Honored by the New York Press Assocatiori Winner of two awards, for editorial and photography ?•»•««« *w see page 6 for details The rver The Student Voic$ Lincoln Center April 22, 2004 Volume XXII, Issue 13 Fordham prepares for Middle 'FU' discouraged at Rose Hill States re-accreditation By Parvin Aminolroaya, FCLC '04 and now at Lincoln Center By Monique Diman, FCLC '06 STAFF WRITER one earns from Fordham... The fact the See related editorial Fordham has been accredited signals its STAFF WRITER commitment to certain widely.-recog- Opnlon, page 8 FORDHAM - As 2005 approaches, nized standards of educational and FORDHAM - Fordham's Lincoln Fordham is preparing to undertake^ rig- administrative excellence," said Center campus has stopped funding the orous self-study in order to ensure its Rodgers. production of the popular "FU" parapher- continued Middle States accreditation. Dean of the College at Lincoln nalia, following the lead of Fordham While some may be unfamiliar with the Center, the Rev. Robert S. Grimes, S.J., College at Rose Hill (FCRH). accreditation, Fordham has maintained said the accreditation is crucial for two After discouragement of using the the accreditation for many years and a reasons. acronym at Rose Hill, including for athlet- self-study normally takes place every 10 "It is a guarantee to students that ic purposes, FCLC administration has also years. The accreditation is issued by [Fordham] is a reliable educational decided to not give any additional funds to The Middle Commission oa Higher institution," Grimes told The Observer. goods that plan on being centered on the Education (MCHE), a voluntary, non- "Also, it is a standard that the federal two letters. Items already ordered before governmental, peer-based membership government uses in order to determine the time of the decision, however, will not association dedicated to educational whether students of an institution are be affected. excellence and improvement through eligible for federal financial aid." According Jo FCLC's Director of peer-evaluation and accreditation. Fordham must prepare this self-study Student Activities, Jen Mussi, the Senior Dean of Students and co-chair^of the report to demonstrate how it satisfies Week Committee was asked, "to refrain . executive committee of the student sup- Middle States standards as outlined in from selling new 'FIT merchandise port services task force (one of fourteen the Characteristics of Excellence in because the merchandise is more about the task forges; see below), Chris Rodgers, Higher Education (CEHE) from the double meaning of the letters F and U and reflected on the importance of Middle Middle States Association. The self- less about promoting Fordham pride." Emily Dugan/ The Observer States accreditation. : ^ study report must show the College's Chris Rodgers, dean of students at "Accreditation means a great deal to improvements through self-analysis and FCLC, clarified that, the "university would Rodgers felt that although these adver- the integrity and prestige of the degree not fund items with an intentional double- tising techniques might be used elsewhere, Continued on page 6 meaning that played on the university's . initials." Going to the plaza; gonna get married Continued on page 5 Fordham basketball player shooting for NBA

By Catherine Seabring, FCLC '06 be the best, reach the highest level there ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR is, within myself and professionally. I think that's what makes me wake up in the morning and say I want to do this." At St. Ann's elementary after-school Frank McLaughlin, Fordham's athletic program in Newark, N.J., second grader director, has watched Jarrell-Wright's Mark Jarrell-Wright decided he wanted to game change and improve over the time make basketball his career. "We watched he has been at the school. "Mark has the seventh and eighth graders play ball, great athletic ability and quickness," said and at halfiime we would go out and try McLaughlin. "He plays hard with a lot of to shoot," said Jarrell-Wright, now a emotion." graduating guard for the Fordham basket- Jarrell-Wright was born and raised in ball team.' "I finally hit the rim by the Newark. "It was tough to stay focused," third grade." Now Jarrell-Wright is doing he said, "but my family kept me away much more than hitting the rim; he's from the ills of the Newark streets, I making baskets — and making them played [basketball] since I can remember, often. He finished his senior season with so that was my way out and to see new a career best field goal percentage of 46 things in the world," percent and is ready to plunge into pro- He attended St. Benedict's High fessional basketball. School, leading his team to three consec- Jarrell-Wright, who will graduate with utive New Jersey state prep champi- a business marketing degree this spring, onships. "I can talk to my teammates to plans to attend the NBA summer league get the best out of them," said Jarrell- camp and the European summer leagues. Wright, "even if they take it in a negative At these tryouts, the 6'5", 190-pound way. But at the end of the day they look guard will display his athletic talent as back at what I said and say, 'Mark was Emily Dugan/Tiie Observer well as his passion for the game. "I just right,' or 'he meant well.'" Catherine Daly, (I.) and Erin Scott (r.) exchanged vows during a staged love it," said Jarrell-Wright. "There is no gay marriage on April 14. See page 3 for the story. limit to how good you can be. I wont to (Continuedon backpage)

www.fvlatbservvr'.com News 2 The Observer April 22, 2004 Stolen ID card shows breakdown in security By Jennifer Forsyth, FCLC '05 ment fee and obtained a brand Opinion 8 STAFF WRITER Features 12 new Fordham ID card. Story Arts & Culture 16 over, right? Wrong. Literary 21 FCLC - Next time your Months passed by, claims Sports 24 Fordham ID card goes missing Lanier "and towards the end of in action; don't make the mis- February, my ID popped up. MISSION STATEMENT take of assuming it's under that The security guard ... called The Observer is an independent- massive pile of dirty laundry in me and said come down I'ye minded student newspaper serv- your room. Recently, certain got something here that belongs ing the Fordham College at - Fordham students have found to you. It was my ID with a Lincoln Center (FCLC) communi- themselves in the midst of an ID note attached that stated who ty. The Observer's mission is to seek and present the unbiased card situation that is costing had my ID and where I could truth while simultaneously fos- honest students their precious locate them." tering journalism experience time and money. Outraged, her first reaction among students enrolled at FCLC "I noticed my ID was miss- was to "go directly to this per- and promoting and supporting ing sometime before the ethical principles defined in son and confront her, just to see the First Amendment of the Thanksgiving, as soon as I why she had my ID, security United States Constitution per- noticed it was gone, I ran right told me she was coming in taining to the freedom of speech back out the door to see if I drunk at night to get into the Emily Dugan / The Observer and of the press. could find it," Shavasia M. building." Shavasia Lanier, FCLC '05, now has two ID cards. Her Lanier, FCLC '05, told The Instead of confronting the CONTACTING US original one, which she lost, was found by another student The Observer office is located on Observer. student in question herself, who misused it to access McMahon Hall. the FCLC campus in room SL-19 Without much luck, a down- Lanier thought it would be 'of the Leon Lowenstein building cast Lanier turned to Fordham more appropriate to have a dent claimed, "It's such a joke student using stolen ED to gain at 113 West 60th Street, New security for assistance. "I asked third party intervene, which is to get in and out of the building access to the building is a ran- York, NY. Address all mail to The all the security guards if they exactly what was done. with someone else's ID. I went ty." Observer, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, 113 West 60th had seen my ID, and if they did The student, who has three quarters of the year with- According to McEntee, the Street, Room 408, New York, NY come across them, could they requested to have her identity out an ID and all I had to do proper protocol for dealing with 10023. Call us at 212-636-6015 please notify me." concealed, shared her side of was flash this card at them and stolen IDs is as follows: "we or send e-mail to While waiting to see if the the story. I never got a problem." first take the ID card and deny [email protected]. Send them admittance to the build- all faxes to 212-636-7047. To ID card would surface before "I lost my ID in the begin- The charade came to a reach a specific editor, please see paying the fee to replace it, ning of the year add I refused to screeching halt, she said, when, ing. This is followed by an inci- the individual contact informa- Lanier heard nothing from pay the $25." The student's on her birthday, she "flashed the dent report and also a report to tion posted in our masthead on security or any students who adamant refusal to replace her ID to the night security guard dean of student affairs." the Opinion page. The Observer might have found the missing ID came to a bittersweet end and he asked to see it again," None of these procedures holds open staff meetings every ID card. "I had to have a facul- When one of her friends "was then the guard confiscated it. Tuesday at 1 p.m. in room 406 of were used when Shavaisa the Leon Lowenstein building. ty member from HEOP write a walking along the hallway and Lanier, the owner of the Lanier's ID was reported miss- letter to acknowledge that I was she found somebody's ID on missing ID card said, "the ing, nor were they used when HOW TO PLACE AN AD a student here in order to get the floor, and gave it to me." funny thing is, she was she received it back after "a few To reserve advertising space, or past the security guards on "For thelongest time I didn't Caucasian, and I'm African > months." In fact, security has for rates and information, con- campus," says Lamer/referring American, and she" was using • no record of this incident even tact the business manager at have an^ID and men this card [email protected] to the measures taken to get came around," she said. "I just my picture identification to get being reported. To this, or call us at 212-636-6016. past Fordham security each figured whoever- lost it proba- into the school." How can McEntee exclaims that "If the day. bly got a new one." something like that take place guard's not doing his job he is HOW TO PLACE A CLASSI- The ordeal became too Regarding access to right under the nose of our secu- of no use to the school and will FIED AD rity guards for months? be removed immediately." All classified ads must be paid in much, and as an ending result, McMahon Hall and the rest of advance prior to publication. To Lanier paid the $25 replace- Fordham University, the stu- Edward McEntee, operations Concerning the $25 ID card place a classified ad, call us at manager for Fordham security, replacement fee, Lanier 212-636-6016, fax us at 212-636- was turned to for some answers. believes that "$25 is two weeks 7047, or email the business man- "We have had one or two of groceries." ager at FCLC blood drive [email protected]. occasions up at the Rose Hill "[The student who misused Very successful' Campus where outsiders found. it] should refund it to me," LETTERS TO THE EDITOR student ID's and tried to access • Lanier said. "It wasn't my fault Letters to the Editor should be By Monique Diman, FCLC '06 a little worried about being the campus, but they were that this ID was being used and typed and sent to The Observer, turned down for taking Sudafed stopped by security," McEntee abused. She should take respon- Fordham College at Lincoln STAFF WRITER • Center, 113 West 60th Street, nighttime," Catherine Daly, told The Observer. "A Fordham sibility for her actions." • Room 408, New York, NY 10023, FCLC '07, a first time donor, or e-mailed to the editor in chief FCLC - Fordham's Lincoln told The Observer just before at [email protected]. Center campus teamed with the donating. "I think it's impor- Fordham student Length should not exceed 500 New York Blood Center on tant and it strikes me as a good words. The Observer reserves the right to edit all letters and sub- April 5 and 6 to host a blood thing to do." _. held at gunpoint missions for content, clarity, and drive that was deemed a suc- There were also some who length. For more information, see cess. The Fordham community were not so new at donating On April 1, around 7:30 p.m., the Opinion section. showed up for the blood drive blood. Oeliain Fante, ECLC a female student that resides in CRIME BLOTTER and gave a total of 112 dona- '05, is a blood drive veteran. Fordham's off-campus housing Campus Security File NEWS ITEMS To offer a news tip, call 212-636- tions, according to event orga- "I've donated almost every at 535 East 81st Street reported 6015 or e-mail the editor in chief at nizers. year," Fante said. "It's like a that a six-foot white male, harassing phone call to a resident [email protected]. While over 30 students were regular thing for me. I don't do between the ages of 25 and 30, student, according to Carroll. turned away for having been out many other activities where I followed her into the building The incident has been referred to PUBLIC NOTICE of the country for too long, or help the community and I guess and demanded her money after the Office of Residential Life.. No part of The Observer may be reproduced without the for medical conditions such as this is the thing [that I do]." displaying a handgun. According expressed written consent of The low iron count, Assistant According to the New York to John Carroll, director of secu- -Between 10 p.m. on April 5 Observer editorial board. All Director of Community Service Blood Center, nine out of ten rity for Fordham University, a and 8 am on April 6, a theft materials printed in The Programming, Heather people, at some point in their security alert was prepared and occurred in the Lowenstein Observer are the exclusive prop- O'Rourke, and Coordinator of lives, will need blood. In hos- sent to the 81st Street building to Building, Carroll said. The theft, , erty of The Observer. The views expressed in The Observer do not Employment and Careers Diana pitals today, one out of every notify other residents.' which involved the taking of digi- necessarily reflect the views of Balsamo said that the blood ten patiejnts require a transfu- tal cameras and an NEC projector, FCLC or Fordham University as a drive was "very successful." sion, which is the equivalent of -A student banned from the is now being handled by the whole. The Opinions expressed in "There is a severe blood three pints or a little over three Lincoln Center campus made a NYPD. • the Literary and Opinion sections do not necessarily reflect the shortage in the metropolitan donations. views of the editorial board, area, and the more that we can For more information on JfCLC, or Fordham University. give back, the better," Balsamo blood drives in the metropoli- Corrections Opinions set forth in editorials said. tan area, call 800-933-BLOOD - James Valletti, FCLC '05, served as the Associate Director on exclusively represent the views of "I'm a little nervous right or FCLC Community Outreach Jamie McGonnigal's production of "Children of Eden," contrary to The Observer editorial board. now ... I'm sort of excited. I'm at 212-636-7464. , • what was reported in the last issue. ' April 22, 2004 The Observer Gay marriage staged on the plaza By Anthony HazeD, FCLC (o6 civil liberties and personal the value inherent in each of A witness to the wedding, students. "In fact, if the stu- NEWS EDITOR freedoms that are, our your, and in every human Miriam Madry, FCLC '05, dents who arranged this had birthrights today, tomorrow, being's heart, and by the con- said she stayed to watch worked with Student Affairs, and forever. I will trust and science of a country that has because she "supports any, they would have reached FCLC - The group Project honor the capacity for compas- come too far in the journey for basic human right" and that more people, been able to for Action and Solidarity sion within each human soul, true liberty and justice for all, "being in love is a basic have their program in a better (PAS), an unofficial club, for- recognizing that love is a fluid L now pronounce your union human right that all people location and they might actu- merly , known as emotion incapable of adher- scared, deserving dignity as should be allowed to experi- ally have been able to publi- J.U.S.T.I.C.E., staged a gay ence to rigid and futile catego- the willful contract between ence." cize it." marriage on the plaza of the rization. I will commit myself two loving and consenting Lisa Fernandez, FCLC '07, Rodgers said, "Instead of Lowenstein building on April to faithful resistance, through adults. You may kiss your pointed out that the event seizing the opportunity to edu- 14 to show their opposition to the best and the worst, through partner • in solidarity of the "wasn't by any means an cate the community, organiz- a potential constitutional the difficult and easy, until jus- struggle for genuine human angry thing...it was a happy ers assumed that the best way amendment that would ban tice is made law." compassion." and joyful celebration of love to proceed would be to use same-sex marriages. Daly, responding with the Scott and Daly followed and the freedom to love." -false information to attempt to Erin Scott, FCLC '07, and second vow, said, "Entreat me with a hug and members of Administrators at Lincoln reserve a table and then bla- Catherine Daly, FCLC '07 to join you in the fight for PAS served sparkling apple Center, however, were not tantly disregarded the direc- exchanged vows in front of a respect to upholding of true cider to onlookers. supportive of the way the stu- tive of a staff member who crowd of approximately 2.0 democracy, sprea'ding rights Asked why she decided to dents went about organizing caught them doing so. I imag- students while Richard Bailey, and reason to all people participate in the event, Scott the event, which was never ine this is more exciting and FCLC '05, presided over the throughout the nation and the told The Observer, "I think it's officially approved by the 'guerilla-style' than working ceremony which organizers world in the realization that an issue that deserves atten- Office of Student Activities with the Office of Student pointed out was "symbolic" gay rights, lesbian rights, tion. A lot of Fordham stu- and Affairs. Flyers inviting Activities, so one is forced to and not an actual wedding. bisexual rights, and transgen- dents are impacted by the members of the community to wonder that the motives here Scott and Daly are not an actu- der rights are human rights. I, [potential . constitutional] "the wedding of the century" were. I'm still waiting to hear al couple. Students involved too, trust the ability of citizens amendment whether they have were distributed in the hours from any of the students with the event said the vows to grow in understanding and family or friends or they them- preceding the ceremony, but involved." exchanged were "entirely acceptance of fellow citizens, selves could have their mar- were, also not approved by Rodgers also pointed out political." dedicating myself, come what riage rights potentially limited . any office. In addition, the that Fordham already has sev- The staged wedding began may, to the abolition of by this amendment." space utilized by PAS was eral programs in place that dis- just after 2:30 p.m. with the inequality one mind at a time." Megan Board, FCLC '07, never reserved for such uses. cuss the issue of gay marriage exchanging of vows. Scott Bailey, in the role of justice part of the group PAS, said, "The mock gay marriage in an "educational manner." went first and proclaimed, "As of the peace, proclaimed, "By "we think that gay marriage is on the plaza suffered from a "The program ended up a human being deserving dig- the power invested in me by a large issue." She pointed out few problems and it would being confusing and disorga- nity and equality, I take you to the .principles of fairness and that the proposed amendment likely surprise folks that none nized as a result," Rodgers be my partner in the struggle equality upon which this would "take away rights" and of them had to do with the said. "[It was] a missed for the deregulation of the nation's legal system was that "the United States is built issue of gay marriage," said opportunity for the orga- human heart. I will cherish the- founded, by the recognition of on giving people rights." Christopher Rodgers, dean of nizers." • Flyers and community postings vandalized

By Jennifer Borrero, FCLC '06 and other flyers in the STAFF WRITER Lowenstein Building have also been defaced, including a USG presidential campaign FCLC - Several postings poster for Lecie Alario, have recently been vandal- FCLC '05. ized on the new United The postings ripped from Student Goverment (USG) the Community Posting Community Posting Board Board included a student's Calendar of Events ~@ Lincoln Center Monday, April 26 Join the Spring Fling Committee from 12:30 p,m. - 2:30>p>n% as they kick of the 2004 Spring Fling by serving milk and cookies on the plaza! ,

Tuesday, April 27 rer There will be an Al-Anon meeting from 12:30 p.m. -1:15 p.m. The USG Community Posting Board located in the SL hallway of Lowenstein. in LL 1002. flyers advocating rights for less. If a student 'disagrees I heard what happened, I Wednesday, April 28 ', gay marriage and another stu- with what is up there, they • found Lecie and informed her It's CAB movie night again!. Come down to the Student Lounge dent's posting for a 2004 can easily post a response. she could put up new posters ateither6:30p.m. or 9:30.p.m. for a screening of "Mystic campaign poster of President Students that ignore these to make up for the ones that River." " . George W. Bush and Vice standards are simply lending were ruined." President Dick Cheney. The credibility to administrators D'Amato believes students Thursday, April 29 Bush/Cheney poster has been that claimed students could- need to show their opposition It's the annual Spring Fling Carnival! Play some carnival taken down numerous times, n't handle freedom of to postings in a different games, take advantage of the free giveaways,-food, and morel . according to USG Vice speech." fashion. The carnival lasts from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the Outside President Rob D'Amato, The question of how ' "This is not something Plaza. FCLC '04. Alario's poster was defaced that should be happening in "I find it very discouraging has yet to be answered. "I a community of adults," he Tuesday, May 4 that students cannot respect honestly do not know what said. "If you wish to Come watch as our graduating leaders are honored for their hard each other's rights to free was writ'ten . on Alario's oppose a candidate you can work and dedication to the Fordham community. The Senior expression when they don't poster," said Ali Hart, chair run against him or her or Leadership Awards Ceremony will take place from 6 p.m. - 9 agree with what is being of the USG Elections campaign for whoever is. If p.m. in the Cafeteria Atrium. said," D'Amato said. "If we Committee. "I was not in I can do it, anyone can. You can't allow opposing views, school the day it happened, can even write a letter to the Courtesy of the Office of Student Activities the board is virtually worth- nor have I seen it. As soon as editor of the Observer." •

www.f'clcobsei'vev.com The Observer April 22, 2004

The first ever USG Candidates' Debate took place on April 15. The candiates (top left) included, from left, Lecie Alario, Cat Wood, Guy Tardanico,ColleenCox, Chadner Navarro, Craig Konnoth, and Sean Jacques.

In addition to being asked questions by the panel, candidates answered ques- tions submitted by audience members. The questions, written on special forms (right), were read by Christopher Rodgers and sometimes by audience members themselves.

The debate was sponsored by Student Affairs, The Observer, and the USG Elections Committee.

Photos by Eliza Gager/The Observer USG candidates participate in public debate

By Corinne Iozzio, FCLC '05 Alario highlighted an article in sage boards, and a possibility for online quate job this year in communicating USG's constitution, which requires all voting for USG referendums like this with clubs about the progress of their FEATURES EDITOR USG representatives to spend at least year's student activity fee raise. constitutions. one hour on the plaza level of the The site would create a "new medium He laid out a plan to centralize con- Lowenstein building interacting with through which students can communi- stitutional records, and improve com- Seven candidates for United Student FCLC students. cate" with their representatives, accord- munication with club leaders through an Government's (USG) 2004-2005 USG treasurer Cat Wood, FCLC '06, ing to Konnoth. increased use of club liaisons. Executive Board participated in the first also running for president, agreed. "I He stressed that "knowing what USG Wood proposed strides to revise the ever USG Candidates' Debate on April would like to see more student involve- is doing makes people more interested." USG constitution. "The more organized IS in the South Lounge. The event was ment in USG," she said in her opening Secretarial candidate Chadner the constitution is, the better USG will sponsored by Student Affairs, The remarks, "I want students to see what Navarro, FCLC '07, emphasized the work," she said. Observer, and the USG Elections we do, to see how we work to achieve importance of publicizing open USG Additionally, she would like "sena- Committee. our goals." meetings. "Students need to know the tors [to take] on their own responsibili- Candidates for the offices of treasur- Wood proposed to achieve this by [meeting] times," he said, "and we need ties" and spearhead initiatives based on er, secretary, vice president, and presi- holding more USG town meetings like to hold them more often than not." student body input. dent fielded questions from a pre-select- the one held on Apr. 14. These commu- Sean Jacques, FCLC '05, the also a A question posed by audience mem- ed panel and the debate's attendees. nity forums give USG members a clear- candidate for secretary, said that, if ber Audrey Grace, FCLC '06, near the The panel included Joanna Bonfiglio, er picture of what issues are important elected, his primary goal will be to be close of the debate asked senior candi- FCLC '04, editor in chief of The to the students. For example, attendees "open to any conversation on any issue" dates if they had any plans to graduate a Observer; John Davenport, professor of of the April meeting discussed the effec- of concern to students. semester early. philosophy; Brenda Giuliano, FCLC tiveness of FCLC's freshmen advising . Alario suggested instituting more Jacques said that he has considered '04, Senior USG Senator; AH Hart, program, and suggested that incoming public USG meetings. The monthly the idea of leaving FCLC after the fall FClC ;04, Senior USG Senator; freshmen may benefit more from a meetings, which would be held in a semester, a fact that he said was made Anthony Hazell, FCLC '06, News senior mentor program. She plans to prominent public place like the known to the USG Elections Committee Editor for The Observer; and Jennifer take the suggestion to the Board of Lowenstein Cafe, would potentially before he announced his candidacy. Mussi, Director of Student Activities Trustees in the fall. attract students to interact more freely Alario alluded to the fact that she and advisor to USG. The debate was Colleen Cox, FCLC '07, the unop- with their USG representatives. may also graduate early. "Steps have moderated by Christopher Rodgers, posed candidate for treasurer, plans to Candidates also placed emphasis on been taken," she said, "to ensure that dean of students at FCLC. continue Wood's open SABC meetings reforming USG committees and' what happens in the future will be suc- The focus of nearly every candidate's and promote active involvement from processes to smooth internal operations. cessful and productive for the student responses to both panel and audience the student body in the budget process. Guy Tardanico, FCLC '05, the only can- body." questions centered on increasing student Craig Konnoth, FCLC '05, one of didate for vice president, called for "an "A foundation can be laid to where a involvement and awareness of USG three candidates for secretary, identified internal mechanism for organization." successful year can still finish out no meetings and initiatives. technological'advancement as a remedy As vice president, Tardanico would matter what," she continued, "and that's Presidential candidate Lecie Alario, for the communication breakdown. serve as the chair of the Operations what I plan to do no matter what way FCLC '05, pointed out "the breakdown Konnoth announced a plan to revamp Committee, which is responsible for the the decision [to graduate early] goes." on the part of the student government" the USG Web site. Proposed improve- process of approving club constitutions Look for statements from the newly- with regard to keeping close contact ments include online posting of USG and constitutional amendments. He said elected USG representatives in the next with the student body. meeting minutes, discussion and mes- that the committee has not done an ade- issue of The Observer. •

wxvivSvlvobservevx'oxn April 22, 2004 The Observer Statue of Liberty scheduled to reopen in summer

By Laura Di Orio, FCLC '05 COPY EDITOR I'm glad it's finally opening... with the political convention coming to FCLC - The Statue of Liberty is scheduled to reopen this summer after having been closed since Sept. 11, New York and maybe later on the 2001, due to security and safety concerns, officials Olympics and so on, I think it will announced March 30. continue to be a big draw. The statue, located on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor, will once again open its doors to the public after - John Roche, millions of dollars are spent on making necessary safety Professor of History improvements, including "upgrading safety, fire and _ 5? emergency notification systems, creating additional exits from the statue's base and enhancing visitor safety reported on April 4 that if the foundation had dug into measures throughout the statue," according to the Web this existing endowment to pay for necessary improve- site of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, ments to the statue, the statue could have reopened which is overseeing the reopening project. sooner. The National Park Service closed Liberty Island on The Tunes reported that Stephen A. Briganti, presi- Sept. 11, 2001, due to direct terrorist threats, and the dent of the foundation, said the endowment should be statue has been closed ever since. However, on Dec. 20, "saved for the future." He also said that the statue's 2001, the park service reopened Liberty Island, but vis- reopening process has been slow not because of money itors are still not allowed to enter the IS 1-foot statue. but because the park service was not sure whether or not At a press conference held March 30, Secretary of the it wanted to reopen the statue. Interior Gale Norton announced with New York City In addition to safety improvements that the founda- Mayor Michael Bloomberg that the base of the statue tion intends to make over the next four months, other would be reopened to the public this July, but that the plans for the statue include a glass ceiling near the base crown would continue to remain closed because of safe- of the statue to allow visitors to peer into the interior of ty code concerns. the statue, a new ticketing system that will enable peo- wirednewyork.com The day after the reopening was announced, Norton ple to make reservations and will help eliminate long Lady Liberty will reopen to the public this sum- said on two television programs that, come summer, vis- lines, a secondary screening process for security means, mer. It has been closed since the terrorist attacks itors would only be able to climb to the observation deck and upgrades in emergency exits, according to Norton. of Sept. 11,2001. The crown and torch, however, that sits atop the statue's pedestal. She also said that, She also said at the news conference that the Statue of will still remain closed. although visitors will not be able to enter the statue's Liberty was "an attractive terrorist threat" and that the crown, she hopes that it will reopen some time in the "safety of our citizens and preservation of the statue are percent decrease in visitors, the foundation has remained future. our main goals." optimistic about the four million people who have visit- The park service spent $19.6 million in preparation Bloomberg is eager to reopen the monument that he ed since the December 2001 reopening of the island. for the reopening of Liberty Island in December 2001, believed should not have been closed in the-first place.' Roche seems confident that the Statue of Liberty will but has given the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island "This is a symbol of America," he said during a news continue to be a big tourist attraction in the future. Foundation complete responsibility of this year's statue conference. "Come on, let's stand up and have some "They're not opening the crown at the top of the statue, reopening project. guts. If we have to have the security people there, let's so that might limit it somewhat," he said. "But with the The foundation's initial, estimation of the cost of work do it, b.ut let's get it open." political convention coming to New York and maybe was $2.3 million, but that doubled to $5.6 million and John Roche, professor of history at FCLC, under- later on the Olympics and so on, I think it will continue has since risen to $7 million. The foundation has stands that it may have been necessary to close the stat- to be a big draw." reached its goal by receiving donations from corpora- ue for some time following the Sept. 11 attacks, but In the past four years that Jennifer Mussi has been tions like American Express, Folgers Coffee, and the believes its reopening is past due. "I'm glad it's finally director of student activities at FCLC, there have not MetLife Foundation. Bloomberg contributed $100,000 opening," he said. "It seems to me it's been closed too been any club-planned student trips to the Statue of of his own money, and numerous individual donations long." Liberty. It is unknown whether any clubs at FCLC are nationwide have supported the campaign. Compared to the 2.7 million people who visited the planning visits to the Statue of Liberty in the fall, but The foundation, however, has recently been criticized statue in the nine months prior to Sept. 11, the number of Mussi said, "If clubs wish to plan trips to the Statue of for launching this campaign when it already had an visitors to Liberty Island dropped to 1.8 million in 2003, Liberty hi the future, we are happy to work with endowment of $37.7 million. The New York Times according to an article from the Tunes. Despite this 40 them." • 'FIT discouraged at Rose Hill and now at Lincoln Center

(Continued from front page) senior week. "I'm pretty sure the acronym and it became more a they have more to worry about of an issue when taglines were Just as we care for students, buildings, tradi- "crass and sophomoric" is not than the use of two initials on a added to the "FU," creating inap- appropriate for Fordham. t-shirt," he said. propriate innuendos that surpassed tions, culture, mission and academics of the "I have heard arguments Senior Week Committee the meaning of school pride. university, we care for its name and its symbols about other advertising using Chair, Cheryl Thill, FCLC '04, At Rose Hill, discussions ... we are entrusted by the wide variety of peo- similar double-meanings, and said, "Basically we found out about the acronym began at that items that associate the that FU attire was no longer least a year ago. Rose Hill's ple listed above to do so, and because we our- name of the university with an allowed to be sold but since we Dean of Student Life, Bernard selves take pride in Fordham. expletive will sell we'll," had already ordered [this year's] Stratford, Student Activities -Christopher Rodgers, Rodgers said. "I'll take folks' hats, we are continuing to sell Office, United Student Dean of Students word for it, but I'd like to think them. As for fundraising, we Government (USG), and club we're a little better than that are looking in different direc- members were among those here at Fordham." tions." involved in the discussions. the team discussed putting Ram, Fordham's student news- He continued, "Just as we Courtney Murphy, Director "Students realized that stu- patches to cover the logo, we paper based at Rose Hill, some care for the students, buildings, of Student Activities at Rose dents had crossed the line," were notified again that players athletes expressed then* irrita- traditions, culture, mission and Hill, said that the use of para- Murphy said. were still wearing them, and it tion about the recent decision. academics of the university, we phernalia with "FU" was dis- According to Kat Seelig, could cause trouble for the Seelig wrote with her teamates, care for its name and its sym- couraged after the use of the FCRH '04, a lacross player, stu- team," said Seelig. "How long has it taken bols. This is because we are acronym was taken over the line dent athletes were upset when "I'm glad to wear the tape, Fordham University to get that entrusted by the wide variety of of decency. As of the spring they had ordered jackets from because it helps people notice 'FU' written on things is funny? people listed above to do so, and semester, the reference is "dis- the same company that the team the fuss the school is making Didn't everyone get their because we ourselves take pride couraged." had ordered from five years ear- over it's own initials. Other laughs out of that in high in Fordham." "It started to be inappropriate lier and were then notified that groups, like the dance team, school? ... At what point does a In regards to the previous use for the campus and we needed the "FU" acronym could no have had to deal with this, and university decide between sup- of "FU" for senior fundraising to just pull back on it," Murphy longer be visible. Some team at least I can make sure people porting the students on their efforts, Rodgers is impressed told The Observer. members opted for covering the hear the explanation if they athletic field and playing the with the work of the committee According to Murphy, athlet- acronym with tape. ask," Seelig said. part of the image-conscious and what they are planning for ics, clubs, and students overused "After our season ended, and In an piece published in The institution?" •

icwic.Jclcohsvrvcr.voni The Observer Observer wins two NYPA awards By Anthony Hazefl, FCLC'06 addressed concerns over a potential ticulary satisfying to win awards in the . photographs, editorials and opinion- NEWS EDITOR television station for Lincoln Center, editorial and photography categories, writing this year, and I'm glad to see and the third article urged students to two areas we managed to restructure some of them have been recognized. In utilize the Community Posting Board and enhance throughout 2003." the future, I'd like to see The Observer FCLC - The Observer, Fordham in a mature way. Contest judges The Observer also placed third in the enter more such competitions and situ- University's Lincoln Center campus remarked that'the opinions published Division 2 photography category. The ate itself further in the college press newspaper, was honored recently by by the editorial board of The Observer award-winning pnotograph, by Photo community." the New York Press Association. The were "well written...timely topics Editor Eliza Gager, FCLC '06, was a Stone continued, "Whenever an recipient of two awards in the 2003 important to the students." The judges scenic shot of Central Park. Contest individual wins an award...it's always Better College Newspaper Contest, also said that The Observer's editorial judges said, "Eliza's landscape portrait a sign of a strong editorial board. Over The Observer was recognized for its sent "good messages to the adminis- of a pond in Central Park is artfully the years, there have been many strong editorials arid photography. tration" and were "hopefully effec- composed to convey a sense of the har- leaders...Jessica Arabski, the former Three editorials from the Fall 2003 tive." mony possible between man and editor in chief who oversaw The semester were submitted for the con- Jessica Arabski, FCLC '04, who nature." Observer's entry into this contest, was test and won third place in the presided as editor in chief last semester "It's an amazing accomplishment," an exceptionally strong editor - a view Division 2 editorial category. One of when the winning editorials were sub- Gager said when asked about her shared by Columbia University's the articles criticized the Office of mitted, commented that, "I am award. "I'm very happy that NYPA Journalism School which has just Residential Life's decision to ban extremely proud of what The Observer Chose to recognize my photographs.' accepted her..." smoking throughout McMahon Hall has accomplished this year. The 2003 Elizabeth Stone, faculty advisor to Stone added that Arabski was also without consulting students and stu- NYPA Awards are confirmation of The Observer, commented, "There aided by "the support of a very able dent leaders first, another article everyone's hard work. I think it's par- have been some outstanding articles, editorial board." • July weather arrives in April Fordham prepares for Middle States re-accreditation (Continued from front page) sions, goals and objectives; plan- ning resource allocation and institu- tional renewal; institutional its plans for the future. resources; leadership and gover- In general, an executive commit- nance; administration; integrity; tee, formed by the university,' over- and institutional assessment. sees the Middle States re-accredita- Education effectiveness includes tion process. At Fordham, the com- Fordham's student admissions; stu- mittee consists . of William dent support services; faculty; edu- Baumgarth and Kristen Wenzel from cational offerings; general educa- Academic Affairs. John Hollwitz, tion; related educational activities; Academic Vice President, oversees and assessment of student learning. the entire process and the Rev. As far as what Fordham is cwv Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president rently doing to prepare for the self- x)f Fordham, is also closely involved study, Rodgers said that the student with the self-study. services task force is working with According to Designs for the other 13 task forces to develop a Excellence: Handbook for statement of purpose for their work, Institutional Self-Study (DEHISS) producing self-study questions from the Middle States Association, related to the specific areas the task self-study should begin a full acade- force is studying and developing a mic year before the anticipated date methodology for the study. of the evaluation visit. Some sample self-study ques- During the self-study process, tions in DEHISS include "In what Fordham should consider its educa- institutional documents are students tional programs and services, with informed about: (a) institutional particular attention to student learn- policies which affect them and (b) ing and achievement, as well as the procedures for them to bring determining how well these pro- possible violations to the attention grams and services accomplish of the institution?" Fordham's goals, fulfill its mission While the student services task and meet MCHE's standards, force at Fordham has not made any according to DEHISS. major changes to accommodate While MCHE supplies guide- middle states accreditation stan- lines for the entire process, it does dards, it has "gathered and used an provide flexibly in the self-study increasing' amount of assessment models which an institution may information on its programs and select. DEHISS lists three self- services for many years to meet the study models: the comprehensive commission's expectation of assess- model, the select topics model and ment," according to Rodgers. the collaborative model, of which Fordham students will likely hear the comprehensive model may much more about the middle states include a special emphasis on spe- accreditation process as 2005 nears. cific university needs while still Students who want to learn more allowing it to conduct a complete about the prestigious accreditation study. should plan to attend the community According to the CEHE there are forum on the middle states process Students took advantage of the surprising warm weather recently and moved 14 specific standards for accredita- where George Santiago, the their studies to the outdoor plaza. The hot weather, which took over the city on tion which Fordham should focus Fordham university liaison from Aprihg, sent temperatures soaring over 80 degrees and approaching 90 degrees on. Each standard should be MCHE, will discuss middle states in other parts of the tri-state area. assigned,to a task force. The stan- accreditation. The forum will take dards are divided into two groups: place on May 10 at 11:45 a.m. at According to local forecasts, the weather will fluctuate between the mid-sos and 1) institutional context and 2) edu- Rose Hill but can be attended by high 70s for the next two weeks, with those infamous April showers popping in cation effectiveness. Institutional video conference in room LL 309 at from time to time, context includes Fordham's mis- Lincoln Center. • Photos by Kllza Gnger/ The Observer wum\f'vh'ohsi'rv('r.c<>)it April 22, 2004 The Observer Spring Preview

Members of the Class 0/2008 got their first taste of Fordham Univeristy at Lincoln Center on April 17. The annual "Spring Preview" event brought students and their families on tours of the campus and lectured them on issues such as financial aid and choosing a major. Students also had the opportunity to meet with student club representatives, administrators, and other members of the Fordham community. Photos by Eliza Gager/ The Observer

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www.fclcobscrvcr.com The Observer April 22, 2004 Opinion 'FU' complaints kill student expression It is nothing out of the ordi- See related news EDITORIAL taken, Fordham knows best what body to wear your "FU" apparel nary for a university to be your sense of humor and style on Wed., May 5, the last day of referred to by its initials. In our aretle, page 1 Our opinion should be. classes. Show your school spir- situation . shrinking down The Observer, however, it and pride in Fordham Fordham University to "FU" is adults. Student fundraisers the Fordham community and not encourages the entire student University! • funny. Just plain and simple should not have to appease over- limit it. humor—not a secret plot by stu- ly conservative higher-ups by Student athletes should scream dents to embarrass the Fordham sacrificing sales on profitable 'foul" for having to tape their uni- community. It has been 97 years merchandise. Everyone gets the forms. Those athletes deserve Shame on you! siijce Fordham University offi- PG-13 innuendo that "FtP'stands new team jackets courtesy of To the Editor, cially adopted this name, so in for. And this is what the adminis- Fordham if die school name is so Letters to the Editor 2004 the innuendo is not break- tration worries about? That stu- indecent, or at the very least Shame on East Coasters to Your opinion ing news. Students—and most dents laugh at this coincidence? receive free masking tape. even think that the Von Dutch likely faculty as well—have had We did not name this fine institu- Fordham teams are going to look hat is actually fashionable. To the Editor: the opportunity to laugh at this tion. This useless initiative to ban more ridiculous with letter-jack- Shame on you for passively joke for generations. "FU" on clothing was approxi- ets and uniforms that have under- thinking that it is acceptable I never thought I would see It is overly dramatic to dis- mately a year in die making. Is gone an arts-and-craft makeover to wear it to begin with. it happen, but Ashok courage "FU"—our initials— there nothing else of greater than two letters could have gar- Shame. Shame. Besides, if Chandra, in "America's from tee shirts and other student importance at Lincoln Center, nered alone. The tape will only you East Coasters cannot set a Newest Threat is designed fashions because it Rose Hill or Marymount? draw attention to this university's trend for yourselves, leave it Secularism," actually used could in some way insult the Administrators need to stop conservatism and immaturity. to us West Coasters to do it for Ronald Reagan, George W. Fordham tradition. What is more playing around with trivial Fordham is trying to exert con- you, horrible or not. Bush, and "our greatest lead- insulting to the Fordham tradi- issues like tee shirts and concen- trol over our freedom of expres- So, let us get back to our ers" in the same sentence. tion is treating students like chil- trate on what Fordham is really sion. You would mink that by col- beaches, and yours to your You forgot to add "should and dren. Students pay thousands of about—academics. The time, lege we are old enough to laugh at hackeneyed, posh S0H0 lives. could never be compared to" dollars to attend this university energy, and tuition money wast- whichever jokes we choose toan d Much West Coast love. into that sentence. where we are expected to act like ed on rendering this futile deci- pick out our own clothes to wear. adults yet this is fine example of sion could have been redirected But guess again. Inferring from the Sincerely, Sincerely, how we are not treated like on a course that would benefit stance the administration has Ronald Del Castillo, FCLC '04 Isaac Oliver, FCLC '05 Life by any otEer word... By Ashok Chandra, FLS '06 potential as opposed to being definite. In scientif- STAFF WRITER ic history, a replicating human cell has never decided to go in reverse; a full human has never Editor in Chief. , Joanna Bonfiglio devolved into a single cell. [email protected] Right now, there are thousands of bacteria on The two new bills act to curtail this double Managing Editor Matt Colabraro your skin and living in your intestines. We rec- standard and faulty definition of life. The Partial [email protected] ognize each of these cells as living organisms. Birth Abortion Ban will prevent women from News Editor Anthony Hazell They have the ability to respirate. They have the having a late term abortion where the baby is [email protected] ability to replicate. They can be killed. So why already formed, except in cases where the Opinion Editor s Jesni Kampil is it that even in this golden age of technology in woman's health or life is endangered. This will [email protected] 2004, where science has enabled us to recognize prevent the inhumane methods of ending a human Features Editor Corinne Iozzio smaller and smaller living particles, that there are life such as D&X and D&E. In D&X, the baby is [email protected] those out there who preach against acknowledg- partly drawn out of the uterus so that the physi- Arts & Culture Editor : J.P. Mangalindan ing a baby in utero as a living human? The cian can reach the skull, puncture it, vacuum out [email protected] answer lies in a mix of semantics and faulty judi- its contents, and bring a smaller skull through the Sports Editor VinGurrieri cial decree that is finally reversing after 30 years. birth canal. In the D&E method, the child is dis- [email protected] President George Bush recently handed the membered in the uterus and then its pieces are Literary Editor Tyler Ng American Pro-Life movement a pair of victories drawn out. Dr. Kanwaljeet Anand, a pediatrician [email protected] by signing into law the Partial Birth Abortion Ban at the University of Arkansas for Medical Business Manager Hayley Cammarata and HR 1997, the Unborn Victims of Violence Sciences, testified that while the baby is being [email protected] Act. This should not be construed as a loss to the torn apart, it is conscious. The passing of this bill Layout Editor Catherine Casquero pro-choice movement, but rather as the logical will ensure that women will make the choice to [email protected] progression to end die flawed semantics of the have or abort a baby earlier on to prevent this bru- Online Editor Nydia Streets 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. tality from occurring [email protected] In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court overturned The Unborn Victims of Violence Act adds Photo Editors Emily Dugan a Texas law mat prevented a woman from getting penalties to criminals who attack pregnant Eliza Gager an abortion except in cases where the mother's women and injure or kill the baby in womb. The [email protected] health and life were in jeopardy. The Court, act, in honor of Laci and Conner Peterson, is only Copy Editors Danny Bellet although not explicitly, decided to define when applicable to federal crimes, but recognizes the Laura Di Orio life began. The Court allowed abortions at any life of the child from conception. In the case of Associate Arts & Culture Editor Gavin McCormack time in the first trimester indicating that they did the late Peterson, her husband could be charged Assistant editors Cathering Sebring (News), not believe that a fetus in that period was a human with two murders. Although the baby is defined Catharine McNelly (Arts) life. Since then, the law has been constricted and as a human from conception, this bill keeps the Faculty Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Stone "Jane Roe," Norma McCorvey, the woman who essential holding from Roe v. Wade alive. A Layout Advisor KalaPierson brought suit to make abortion legal, is fighting to woman still has the right to choose to have an have Roe v. Wade overturned. Even with these abortion. letters to the Editor Ihe Letters to the Editor feature provides an open forum for the Fordham occurrences, that decision still governs the hearts Pro-choice activists claim that the effect of College at Lincoln Center community. Letters to the Editor should be typed and minds of many Americans. these two bills is to restrain a woman's right to and sent to Tlie Observer, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, 113 West It is difficult to square the Roe v. Wade deci- choose. It does not. There are still many legiti- 60th Street, Room 408, New York, NY 10023, or e-mailed to the editor in sion with the typical scientific definition of mate reasons for a woman to get an abortion such chief at [email protected]. Length should not exceed 500 words. All human life. A human, as taught in chemistry and as problems with her health, problems with the letters must be signed and include contact information for verification. baby's health, rape, incest, and the burdens that Individuals must include all official titles, including intended year ofgrad~ biology classes across America, is defined as an uation if applicable. If submitters fail to include titles, the editorial board organism whose cells contain 46 chromosomes or the baby would bring to a poor family, What these will do so at its own discretion. The Observer has the right to withhold any a mutation thereof. Live cells have the ability to two bills change is the rhetoric being used to jus- submiisionsfrom publication and will not consider morn than two letters replicate. At conception, the single cell will con- tify abortion, The ending of a human life in utcro from the same individual on one topic. 'Hie Observer reserves the right to tinue to replicate until it forms a human being. is a very important decision and should have n edit all letters and submissions for content, clarity, and length. Anti-life activists claim that the human lire is strong justification before the act is committed. • wimv.Jclcobscrvcr.com April 22, 2004 The Observer Opinion 9 Vote for the cool one America's addiction By Jane Dubzinski, FCLC '06 TRL, announcing that Britney has slipped to to reality TV STAFF WRITER number three while simultaneously preaching his stand on Iraqi freedom.Also , during-the inter- By Barbara Dobkowsld, FCLC '06 view, Kerry admitted that he was "fascinated by STAFF WRITER '^ Attention all uninformed voters! Do you rap and hip-hop," and he thinks there is a lot of know what homeland security is? Still unsure of poetry in it Let's just shout a quick "holla" for What is it about reality TV that draws in so many viewers? The chances to live vic- what the letters GOP stand for? Is the closest that Missy Elliot and Eminem, however, are not ariously through people just like ourselves who achieve their dreams? To watch some- time you've ever been politically active the night the only ones bumping out of his box these days; one find their dream job, the love of his or her life, or a recording contract? Maybe it's you made out with your junior high treasurer at a Kerry also noted that he is a huge fan of Bruce the entertainment value of watching people be voluntarily humiliated in front of the seventh grade spin-the-bottle party? That's right Springsteen, the Grateful Dead, and the Rolling whole world? My guess is the latter, since the one thing all reality TV has in common I figured that was the case. So, for your conve- Stones'— all classics. Therefore, we can assume is its tendency to embarrass its participants. nience, I've taken it upon myself to compile a list that Kerry definitely has good taste in music. Back in the day, shows like "Candid Camera," "Cops," and "America's Funniest of real issues for people like yourselves who Even better, during his high school prep days, he Home Videos" (some of which stilhexist, although lacking in the viewer department) could care less about trade relations with China, rocked the bass in a small band called The were popular since they portrayed events that could have come out of an "I Love Lucy" yet more about the fact that Condoleezza Rice Eledras based out of Concord, N.H. The group episode, yet occurred to normal people. Watching your neighbor react to a bloated, randomly shows up in your dreams wearing recorded one album with a single mic, and the innocent, old lady sitting next to him on the bench is quite funny; or seeing him fight- Christina Aguilera-esque chaps and a matching record later went on to sell for $2,551 on eBay. ing offcops while drunk, or even seeing home videos of him getting bit in the balls by whip. Based on your own opinions and analyses Finally, Kerry cements his coolness by telling a his pet Doberman. of the follpwing ideas, your vote this election young man in the MTV audience, "If I were Now a new breed of reality TV has become mainstream. Contestants today get huge year will represent the voices of all simple-mind- cool, and told you I was cool, I wouldn't be prizes (besides instant fame and offers to pose nude for magazines) for looking like ed American youth. cool." So true! Kerry, you are a genius, an incred- morons. Well people, we have two main candidates to ibly cool one at that If you are on "The Apprentice," you could win a position with Donald Trump's com- choose from (Actually, the number of eligible Now, we have Bush: Texas-bred and republi- pany, along with a quarter-million dollar a year salary. Even if you lose on the show, candidates is well beyond the number two, but can until the grave. Glimmers of coolness have you may become a winner in life. Contestant Omarpsa Manigault-Stallworth was fired for your sake, I'll make it easy), and both are ripe been radiated from his presidential presence, but by Trump, but now she is negotiating hosting a talk show, and is coming out with a line for picking. First, we have democratic hopeful not enough to have any one thing stand out. He of business suits and a book; she also plans on running for office one day, even after John Kerry, hailing from the great bay state of is consistent however, in his "time to shine" possibly incurring permanent brain damage from a piece of plaster falling on her head Massachusetts, and second, we have current moments, so I think that balances everything out. during filming. Some of the women of "The Apprentice" are posing for FHM maga- president, "going for round two" George W. Particularly, one thing that spices up Georgey zine and have refused to go topless for Playboy, which would have paid them a whole Bush. Each possesses unique qualities that one Boy's overall rating is his quirky personality, his year's worth of Trump salary. might want in a world leader, but it is up to you ability to be goofy and a tad over the top with his According to Newsweek, "215,000 Internet applications to compete in next year's to decide which one can be crowned the coolest. mannerisms, yet still direct and serious in his show were downloaded the first week they were available." The desire to compete is So, let's take Kerry. His cool quotient was mentality. He's a straight-talking kind of cat a great so maybe there will be a large pool of crackers to choose from, making next sea- finally revealed when he sat down with MTV's kind of guy who openly says, "bring them on" in son even funnier than the first. Gideon Yago and conducted a question and response to Iraqi militants attacking U.S. forces Another show that has become popular for embarrassing its contestants as-well as its answer session with an audience consisting of (I can see Vince McMahon playing Mr. President "star" is "Average Joe." Women who believe they will be given the chance to pick a young, interested voters. Primarily, the fact that in his made-for-TV movie). Not only that, but the mate out of a group of hunky men (like in "The Bachelorette") are instead given some Kerry was up for appearing on a MTV show and fact that he mispronounces words during these below "average Joes." These upstanding women are able to look beyond appearances to attempting to be serious is great. You will never see Bush chatting it upwith LaLa or Damien on Continued on page 11 Continued on page 10

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wwiu.fclcobsevvcv.com Opinion 10 The Observer April 22, 2004 How to survive the end of Friends'

By Rachele Lynn, FCLC '07 for you" as the theme song sug- alcohol. Beer is a much more CONTRIBUTING WRITER gests. Hell, Matthew Perry is social drink than coffee. You not even fully there for himself meet all sorts of people when Say you're a pathetic soul most of the time. Basically, The you have no inhibitions. It's who has no real friends and has Rembrandts are a bunch of guaranteed you'll meet some been living vicariously through lying one hit wonders so. donV new friends this way, but don't the popular television show listen to anything they say ... drink too much; otherwise "Friends" for the past 10 years; ever! I bet you were probably yovj'll make friends with some " have no fears, you're not alone planning on watching the series shady people or even worse, and I have the solution to fix finale by yourself with a box of you could vomit on yourself, your sad non-existence. Follow tissues and a pint of Haagen and no one likes vomit. So start the next set of steps carefully Dazs by your side, cheering for incorporating more populous and you may one day be drink- Ross and Rachel when they social locations into your daily ing coffee with a real group of finally get together. I can't say life and fake some interesting friends. Hopefully I'm not too that I am not embarrassed for hobbies like wake boarding or late. you — that plotline is ridicu- scuba diving. Or, better yet, tell Step 1: Let "Friends" go. lous. Ross is the dictionary def- people you're a writer for "The None of them were ever your inition of a neurotic nerd and Simpson's"; everybody loves actual friends. The characters Rachel is why people hate Long "The Simpson's." People will were all made up (even though Island; they would never be www.nbcmv.com be throwing themselves off all the actors appear to be play- together in real life. Trust me. Jennifer Aniston would never was a drug dealer. buses to be your friend. ing the same characters in every I'm offering you your last really be your friend. She sets Step 3: Stop referring to your Whichever step guides you project they do) and none of the chance at a social life, so stop her standards very high; if you local Starbucks as "Central out of your life's dark ages, actors who portrayed the char- crying and start focusing. recall, she's married to Brad Perk." Frankly, this comes off always remember this: Even if acters would ever consider Step 2: NEVER watch Pitt. And I don't think your as so pathetic that even the the show promised it'd be your being friends with a non- "Friends" again. I don't care if Ramen-eating, H&M-shopping, Starbucks' employees feel bad best friend forever, it lied, so celebrity like you (except you just bought the complete and unemployed lifestyle meets for you! So, absolutely no more stop sobbing and start reac- maybe David Schwimmer, but first three seasons on DVD her standards. And speaking of "Friends" lingo or referring to quainting yourself with the real if you want to be friends with from K-Mart or that your mom unemployed, where did the any of the characters as if world. Just pray it'll take you him, I'm too late). It's time to bought you season four for characters get their money on they're your actual friends; peo- back after all these years. And face reality. And don't even Valentine's Day (that's just the show? They almost never ple have realized what you're don't even attempt to look to think about quoting the theme sad.) Throw away all your go to work and their jobs never doing, and being psychotic is a "Joey," the "Friends" spin-off, song as some sort of pitiful self- Friends paraphernalia; that junk appeared to be high paying, yet definite deterrent from making for new "friends" because that defense. The feet of the matter will only perpetuate your delu- they lived very comfortably in friends. show is bound to be cancelled is that none of the cast is "there sional existence. Remember, Manhattan. I'll bet Chandler Step 4: Go to a bar and drink after three episodes. • The great condom controversy America's addiction to reality TV By Sarah Vaghari, FCLC'06 groin, and there isn't anything your condom can do Continued from page 9 STAFF WRITER aboutk. || «•• allow the obese, scrawny, yellow-toothed, funny-accent- President George W. Bush- has asked the Federal ed men to woo them. But Ihe show throws a twist and Food'and Drug Administration to add this bit about brings in male models to compete for her heart. In each condom fallibility, to the label. It's true that condoms of the "Average Joe" seasons, the girl picks a hottie and shouldn't be falsely advertising powers of prevention the relationship fails. that they don't have, but who wants to read a book? No Throughout the journey, it seems that the average Joes college student in history has ever read the cautionary have a chance, but as usual, it is survival of the fittest label on the back of a condom before using it. I must (six-packs, nice biceps, and toned deltoids). It is an be the first and I'm just doing it for reportorial purpos- amusing ride watching the underdogs get teased by their es. How much finer could they make the fine print'just competition and fight an unwinnable game. It's also to add another neglected sidenote? Besides, none of the amusing to watch the winner of the show get told he won condom wrappers I read in my so-called research said Fabio's ex-girlfriend and throw a fit We can't help what anything about being foolproof plans against babies makes us laugh, so let's not feel bad. and disease. Instead, they say things like "effective Finally, the epitome of reality TV would have to be against" or "helps prevent." So, if we are to interpret "American Idol," which has been attracting viewers and the condom wrappers as scripture, I believe they're contestants since the premiere three seasons ago. It has saying, 'Hey, I'm just a condom. I do what I can, but been Fox's biggest hit, continually winning network you might still be screwed.' sweeps, thanks to the brutally honest puns of one of the Despite my humble opinion, Bush's request has judges..Simon Cowell may be mean, but he's certainly Emily Dugan/The Observer unleashed a debate that, although quite petty, has funny; 'If you would be singing like this 2,000 years Be aware of the fine print on your condoms. somehow become newsworthy. According to CNN, ago, people would have stoned you," and "if your life- there are two sides to this dispute: those who feel that guard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of peo- . Before you rip open that condom wrapper, look condoms are key in STD and HIV prevention, and ple would be drowning," were two creative ones that beyond the ads for "enhanced pleasure" and check out those who feel that HPV is a strong argument for absti- went beyond "you're just terrible." the fine print. That's where you'll find that your little nence. • • . This season was particularly droll thanks to the talents latex compadre, if used correctly, is an impenetrable The abstainers have an agenda to push. They're hop- (or lack thereof) of William Hung and his rendition of stronghold against spermatozoa, HIV, and STDs. When ing that the modified label will scare people into keep- "She Bangs." This "Idpl" reject made the judges speech- sexually-inspired pants drop to the floor and you're ing their pants on; after all, condoms make it way too less for a second, yet captivated the hearts of the ready to get down and dirty, your condom becomes the easy to get away with sex. Now, those people with American public for a lifetime. This deluded Berkeley most reliable friend you've got. entirely too much self-control have a disease that they scholar is a combination of Screech Powers and Steve Condoms are a beautiful thing! They come in differ- can use to horrify singles and teens into strapping on Urkel, but his popularity would make Zack Morris jeal- ent materials, sizes, textures, colors, flavors, and more. their own chastity belts. ous. Hung's Web site got millions more hits than They'll do anything just to please you; they'll be what- Yes, HPV is bad, bad news, but condoms aren't Cowell's, and he even came out with a CD entitled ever you want them to be and they're your best worthless. They are, as Ward Cates, president of the Inspiration." defense! Still, I have to admit that although condoms Family Health Institute of Family Health International, "The underlying themes are themes of humiliation are fabulous, they're not flawless. states, "the best imperfect way we have." It seems to and degradation. And it's part of a general trend in our What your condom isn't telling you is that no matter me that these abstinence advocates are delusional. culture toward making the private public," Frank Farley, how properly you use it, it's not likely that it will People are going to, have sex and you can't stop all of former president of the American Psychological reduce the risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infec- them. At least let them wear a condom! Don't dissuade Association, told Us Weekly magazine. tion. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease associated them from that. I agree that abstinence is better than I don't think America's enjoyment of reality TV • with genital warts that ciin lead to cervical cancer. any condom and is the best way to go, but let's be real- comes from sadistic pleasure in watching others humili- Although a lot of STDs arc passed on through dis- istic — we don't always do what's best for us, Why ate themselves; it's just entertaining. "The Apprentice," charge, HPV is such a sly and sophisticated virus that promote just one agenda? Realistically, we need more "Average Joe," and "American Idol" are funny, and the it can rub off onto a partner's naive and unsuspecting than just abstinence to fight disease. , ' • producers, participants, and audience know this. • wwwjclcobscrver.com The Observer The 9/11 hearings and Condi Rice

By Craig Konnoth, FCLC '05 new threat information." Sept. 11). Furthermore, Clarke attached 1999 but of subordinates, although lev- CONTRIBUTING WRITER Her claims, however, are very shaky. two plans developed under the Clinton els of terrorist chatter were the same. As The Aug. 6 memo, which Rice said she administration to his Jan. 25 memo: a result, according to Gorelick, "the sec- would not call a warning of future appendices A and B which were, respec- retary of transportation had no idea of On April 9, National Security threats, said that as of 1998, Al Qaeda tively, "Strategy for the elimination of the threat. The administrator of the FAA, Advisor, Condoleezza Rice testified operatives were planning not a foreign, the jihadist threat of Al Qaeda" and responsible for security on our airlines, before the 9/11 Commission. She made but a U.S., attack and that attacks were, "Political military plan for Al Qaeda," or had no idea." Rice indicated that "the none of the easy mistakes in her testimo- prepared as much as five years in the Delinda Plan. Rice confused the FBI tasked its field offices to find out ny. She did not criticize Richard Clarke, advance. Finally, according to commissioners, referring to this as- not what was going on out there," but the who had criticized President Bush's news.findlaw.com, the memo noted that being a plan, but as "a series of action- FBI claimed that they "have no record of counterterrorism efforts in his testimony "FBI information since that time indi- able items." Dr. Rice, a series of action- that. The Washington field office inter- last week. Her main points, which she cates patterns of suspicious activity con- able items arranged in a strategic manner national terrorism people say they never made quite*effectively, were that the sistent with preparations for hijacking... is called a plan. heard about the threat ... they were not administration had insufficient warning, including ... surveillance of federal Given the fact that the administration asked to come to the table ... special and that given the warning it had buildings in New York." According to did have warning, its actions were rather agents in charge, around the country — received, the actions it had taken were hearing member Senator Bob Kerrey, strange. While we were still recovering Miami in particular." reasonable. Indeed, at first, I had decid- Kenneth Williams of the FBI reported from the Cole bombing, it rejected Finally, after the commission estab- ed that Rice should get the benefit of the terrorists taking flight lessons and infil- Clinton's Al Qaeda plans, reportedly lished that there was a warning of an doubt. trating airlines on July 5, information requesting Clarke to prepare a strategy internal threat (thereby countering Rice's Then, however, the White House that Rice never passed on to the CIA. If that would eliminate Al Qaeda, not just claim), Rice claimed that preparations declassified the memo describing the this is not a warning, then one wonders punish it, without planning anything for were not her responsibility. If prepara- secret Aug. 6, 2001, briefing that Bush what constitutes a warning for Rice. the interim. At the hearing, Rice por- tions were domestic, the national securi- received, entitled "Bin Laden The Clinton administration, more- trayed Bush as being active, saying he ty advisor had no authority to tell domes- Determined to Strike in U.S." — and over, had provided the Bush administra- was "tired of swatting flies." At this tic agencies what to do. Her answer was Rice's testimony fell apart. tion with warnings and a plan. As stated point, Kerrey noted, "We only swatted a that the FBI was taking action and that At first, Rice appeared to make some in the transcripts, Commissioner Jamie fly once on the 20th of August 1998 she was never specifically asked to take fair points. The lack of warning could be Gorelick noted that Clinton and Newt [Clinton's tenure]. We didn't swat any action herself. Finally, she did brief blamed on many factors. According to Gingrich, the strangest of bedfellows, flies afterwards. How the hell could he Clarke about the July 5 meeting. Clarke the hearing transcripts at foxnews.com, chartered a commission after the be tired?" therefore was expected to pass on the one factor was that threats seemed to be October 2000 U.S. Cole bombing, that While some of Clarke's minor recom- information to the intelligence agencies. directed abroad. Secondly, Bill Clinton reported to the Bush administration that mendations were followed, such as Indeed, throughout her testimony she had provided no plan. Bad communica- we would suffer a bad domestic attack, increasing aid to Uzbekistan, Clarke was placed the responsibility on Clarke and tion between the CIA and the FBI was and that tfiere were systemic problems never given access to Bush. The counter- the FBI. Clarke has already claimed also an issue. The Aug. 6 memo was "a with the FBI and CIA (which Rice said terrorism group was never made up of responsibility. I guess this means the historical memo ... it was not based on was the biggest problem they faced pre- principals (heads of departments) as in administration doesn't have to. • Wendy's versus the forces of evil

By Michael Iairobino, FCLC '05 The F.U. Another good thing about Wendy's: they realize that COLUMNIST there is approximately one-half of the population of the Wendy's entire world that is not the same gender as you, and they This is not another article about Res. Life. If you're don't give a hoot. Yes, that's right, you don't have to expecting this piece to simply rehash what we all know wake up your friend in order to get your significant about Res. Life's hash habit, how Res. Life and Martha other into Wendy's. Heck, you don't even have to sign Stewart collaborated to swindle stockholders, or how them in. And I'm sure if you started making whoopie in "totalitarianism" actually translates to "Res. Life" in the Wendy's bathroom that people wouldn't mind too Swahili, then I suggest you drop this paper right now much. Wendy's is a laid back place. You'd think Res. and go to the Wendy's restaurant on 8th Avenue Life would have adopted these kinds of laid back atti- between 56th and 57th and buy me a lot of food. tudes with all the pot they smoke (guys, honestly, the Wendy's is, objectively mind you, the finest restau- Office of Res. Life reeks of it... I suggest using a fan rant civilization has ever known. It is also civilization's and keeping the window open). But instead, it's politics only hope as we face the dangers of the third millenni- as usual in McMahon Hall. um, and the prospect of one more year of living under Anyways, this isn't a laundry list of things wrong the absurd rules that govern McMahon Hall. Seriously, with the facilities, administration, and rules here at though, this is not an article about how much Res. Life McMahon Hall. It is about Wendy's. It should be clear needs to drop the "Res." from their name, keep the to you after reading the carefully laid out premises of "Life" part, and then go get one. This is an article about this article that Wendy's is a bastion full of goodness in Wendy's. a world of overwhelming evil (read: Res. Life). Try the Frosty, easily the greatest invention known to Of course, if this is not clear to you then it is proba- man since "Rolling Rock," and only 99 cents if you get bly the fault of Res. Life. • the 99 cents version. Never mind that Res. Life, if they knew of this deal, would to go to Wendy's and try to shut it down like they tried to shut down Lincoln Park Laurel McGovern/The Observer Wendy's: "The finest restaurant civilization has Vote for the a few semesters ago. everknoWn." Also, try the Bacon Cheeseburger. Sure, if Res. Life knew that something as beautiful, tender, and down- cool one right sexy as the Wendy's bacon cheeseburger existed spontaneously combust and start a fire" (not an actual Continued from page 9 they would ban it from New York City and make you quote from the director, of course). She'll then proceed heated moments of public speaking makes everyone feel a eat your bacon cheeseburger under a heat lamp in to confiscate your cheeseburger and attempt to smoke little better about themselves. I know when I say^ something Hackensack, N.J. it. completely moronic in class in an attempt to sound some- Again, this is not an article about Res. Life. It is an Moving on, Wendy's Taco Supremo Salad is brilliant what intelligent, I am so embarrassed and pretty much article about Wendy's. I'm not going to go into how enough to make you stop thinking about how much liv- ashamed of myself. But I can always look at the situation oppressive the cohabitation policy is, or how silly it is ing in McMahon Hall costs — at last check of my with a bit of optimism — hey, at least I'm not in the presi- that we can't smoke in our rooms. What I am going to account — $4,310 a semester, and yet the elevators dent's shoes right now. Although this conservative has never talk about is Wendy's, which, like I said, is on 8th seem to break down every day and the health center has candidly admitted to what's in his CD collection, I can Avenue, so when you go there it's just a hop, skip, and the hours of an alcoholic writer (which, granted, most assume he owns at least one Clay Aikcn or Jessica Simpson a jump away to the liquor store on Broadway (between of the students are). I'll point out that the Wendy's on album, or both. Bush loves to represent for the squeaky 57th and 58th). Be careful when you walk into 8th Avenue, in its infinite wisdom, has two floors and clean, super-cute Christians out there. And I think that's cool McMahon Hall with your bag of Wendy's and your bot- no elevators, so there is no concern that the 99 cents remaining solid in your beliefs no matter what anyone tle(s) of spirits, though, because a security guard might you paid for the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger will be mis- thinks, grab your liquor. Then Greer Jason, director of Res. spent on silly housing surveys instead of elevator main- So there you go, folks. Go over this list thoroughly, and Life, will see your Wendy's cheeseburger and say, tenance. Plus, they've given me band-aids on several make your decision. I'm sure you will pick the right man for "That's not allowed in the Res. Hall because it might occasions. the job. Good luck! • iviviv.fvlcohsei'vev.vom The Ohscrrcf Features Higher education may aid the Middle East

By Joanna Bonfigtio, PCLC '04 Fordham professor Gina Eichner Cinali ly and critically. It is certainly the seed expect things to happen — and if they EDITOR IN CHIEF has left the classroom — temporarily [of democratic thinking] in the area," do not, how do you get rid of a candi- she hopes — to aid the new institution said Cinali who described Ghabra, her date, how do you recall a candidate that as an administrative consultant. She new boss, as "a president dedicated to you have elected," he said. Anyone could have overlooked it. believes that education is the corner- democratic values." "I have dealt with some Middle After all, it was just a few sentences stone of democracy. "My conviction is "At the grass roots level, when you Easterners who are highly educated amidst the thousands of pages of tran- that it all starts with education. Even [in hear the demand from the people, I themselves, some with doctorates, some scripts generated from the 9/11 the U.S.] we still need to educate our- think there is a tremendous hunger for who are professors, who are all inca- Commission hearings. Condoleezza selves more," said Cinali. "So if I can high quality education," Cinali said. pable of understanding the very ele- Rice, President Bush's National Security do my little part to help in that I will." "Education is the key to open peo- ments of democracy. They don't even Advisor, delivered the latest installment Cinali first became involved with the ple's minds — to make them see things know how to elect the members of a of testimony on April 8 and linked the region when she worked for the Danish from a different perspective," said committee for a conference," Izady progressive future of the Middle East Foreign Service in Iran with shorter Cinali. "Kuwait is a little island of sta- said. with education, saying "One of the stints in Egypt and Turkey, where she bility in a sea of turmoil right now," Democracy can't happen anywhere things that we've been very interested, met her spouse of 16 years. For the past which is why Cinali and her colleagues overnight. "A society which is not used for instance, in is issues of educational decade, though, she has been a profes- believe if there is any place in the gulf to democracy cannot benefit from reform" (a full version of the transcript sor of history and political science in where a step like this will work, it is democracy all at once," Izady said. He is available at foxnews.com). Though some.of New York's most prestigious Kuwait. explained that you can't give a nation this was not the focus of her testimony, universities — including Columbia, Cinali knows no fear, saying, "You democracy^and expect there to be suc- it is a point worth indulging. Iona, Fordham, and Yeshiva. It was out can't live your life worrying — I used to cessful elections. It must start out slow- There are people who see a hopeful of Columbia that she started the work in the World Trade Center, so that ly and locally — like picking the mem- future for the Middle East that does not GulOOOO database and first met her could have easily been me." Her devo- bers of your town school board, then involve ousting dictators or searching "electronic friend" Shafeeq Ghabra, the tion to the Middle East and the things your sheriff, and so on, in baby steps to for weapons of mass destruction. They president of AUK, who offered her a she loves about the region has put her in get people acclimated to elections. You see, however, the region calming down position with the new institution in harm's way more than once. She was can't practice democracy until you can and becoming more democratic, not April of 2003. bombed by Saddam when she lived in think democratically. through American involvement, but AUK is set to open its doors to 350 Iran, which killed one of her close The Benefits: through American-like education. native Kuwaiti students next fall. Their friends and another took her leg. She "One positive thing that affected Now welcome to the American Web site lays out what prospective stu- hopes their efforts will not be hampered education in the Middle East was creat- University of Kuwait (AUK). dents can expect as far as AUK's by the surrounding volatile area and ing the American University in Beirut In Salmiya, a suburb of Kuwait City, "vision, mission and values." said "We are less likely to be targeted," (AUB) in the 19th. Century, and later a a kindergarten school is getting a "The idea is to provide quality, in Kuwait. similar one in Cairo (AUC)," said makeover, and by the fall of 2004 it will American style — liberal arts education The Reasoning: Hamid Abdlejaber, the United Nations be fully transformed into AUK, where and create leaders who will think broad- According to Michael Izady, who Chief of Middle East Radio Unit- trains U.S. Special Forces in multicul- Department of Public Information. The tural issues and is also a professor of native Palestinian, who has served the JUNE 1-JULY 1 • JULY6-AUGUST5 Middle Eastern and American history United Nations for the past 22 years, and political science at Fordham, believes that these universities have democratizing the Middle East has been helped graduate many Arab leaders. the goal of the U.S. government long Education has the power to open before Bush moved to the White House. many doors in the Middle East. The lack But democracy cannot come in one of a responsive education system is think summer great big plop — we can't wrap it up what Abdlejaber says keeps the region and give it like a giant present, Izady at an economic disadvantage. It all said. In fact, most experts would agree starts with educational initiatives in the that democracy is a.process — and what area — then there is a foundation for is the secret ingredient for a recipe of democracy. According to Izady, once think fordham democracy? Education. there is democracy there will be capital- Minorities and Media (AAEP 3663) The International Institute for Studies ism, because the Middle East is right in Education (USE), out of the next door to Europe — their markets Effective Speaking (CMLU2SOD University of Pittsburgh, believes that will open and their economies will Introduction to Latin American History education and schools are the best way improve. (HSE6 1400) to bring about change and democracy to "We are all human beings; our ambi- These and more than 200 other courses are available an area. So it is not surprising that since tions are the same — we want to Sept. 11 and the ever-growing turmoil achieve our biggest potential," Izady this summer at Fordham. Catch up, get ahead in in the region that there is now a greater said. Liberal arts, political science, legal the core or in your field of study, or take an elective » push to improve education wherever systems — these studies must be part of that sparks your interest. possible. a university curriculum to open people's USE was founded in 1986, and eyes to a more democratic society. If a Summer offerings include: according to the document "Strategic school can teach this, then "the winds of P, G and V Core Courses Plan," by the program's co-director democracy will start blowing — and no Internships for credit Mark Ginsburg, USE looks to study for- boarders can stop them." Sports Communication Institute eign educational models, strengthen ties Cinali, who moved to Kuwait in among educators across the globe, sup- February, said, "I am very excited about LIVE ON CAMPUS FOR LESS THAN $25 A NIGHT! port many international programs, and it and enthusiastic and cautiously opti- host many educational scholars from mistic that this could be the seed mat around the world. develops into something bigger and bet- REGISTER VIA OASIS or FASTR1841 Izady explained the differences ter in the whole region, and the gulf des- www.fordham.edu/summer between procedural and substantive perately needs it. They need to under- democracy by saying, "Procedural stand not just western style thinking; democracy is a joke." It gives everyone they need to know more about each the right to vote, but if you're not used other." to elections you won't know how to With tons of work to be done, and a choose a candidate. So any 'dema- firm grasp on the task at hand, Cinali gogue' can come in and make empty still takes time to think about the future: promises to get elected. "Ideally I have this dream that AUK will "Substantive democracy is when peo- be the preeminent undergraduate institu- ple are educated to know their rights — tion in the whole gulf and that from how to form political parties, to make there on you will have a demand for spe- wide selections of the candidates, to cialized programs." •

wwiu.fclcohservcr.com The Observer Features 13 Remembering the passing of famous faces By Joe De Lessio, FCLC '06 STAFF WRITER

The past few months have seen the passing of a number of talented, influential, memo- rable individuals. The Observer remembers each for their unique contributions.

Academy Award winner Mercedes McCambridge passed away on March 2 at an assisted living facility in San Diego. She was 87. McCambridge won the Oscar for best supporting actress for news.bbc.co.uk otr.com angelfire.com osce.org her work in the 1949 film"Al l Alistair Cooke Mercedes McCambridge Queen Juliana Peter Ustinov the King's Men." house painter on the series, lung infection at the age of 94. On March 24, former New heart failure on March 28 in McCambridge, however, may "Murphy Brown," died on Juliana Louise Emma Marie York State Senator Mary Switzerland, where he had be best remembered as the March 8 at the age of 49, Wilhelmina was born in The Goodhue died at the age of 82. lived for decades. He was 82. voice of the demon-possessed allegedly of drug-related caus- Hague, and was crowned in Goodhue lost her seat in 1992 Ustinov won Academy Awards girl in 1973's "The Exorcist." es. Pastorelli was a former 1948. Juliana helped the to current Governor George for best supporting actor for She began her career in radio boxer who became involved in Netherlands recover from Pataki in the Republican pri- "Spartacus" in 1961, and in Chicago, and found success stage acting in the 1970s. He World War II, overseeing its mary — a time when she was "Topkapi" in 1965. His first on stage later in life starring in had roles in such films as remaining colonies following the only woman in the Senate play was staged when he was Neil Simon's "Lost in "Michael," "Dances with the conclusion of the war. She Republican majority. A gradu- only 19, and his career went on Yonkers," in which she Wolves," and "Sister Act 2: had a reputation as a popular 'ate of Vassar College and the to span more than 60 years. appeared 560 times in the early Back in the Habit," and was "people's" queen, and her University of Michigan law Ustinov, who was nominated 1990s. most recently cast in "Be birthday, April 30, is celebrat- school, she served 14 years in for a total of four Academy Also on March 2, Marge Cool," the sequel to 1995's ed as Dutch Queen's Day. Her the Senate and was a member Awards, was remembered not Schott, the former owner of the "Get Shorty," which is current- health had been deteriorating of its committee on child care. only for his acting abilities, but Cincinnati Reds baseball club, ly in production. since breaking her hip in a fall Goodhue worked for the New for his humanitarian work, died at the age of 75. The con- Brian Maxwell, who along in April 1998, and she subse- York State Crime Commission most notably as a goodwill troversial owner frequently with his wife Jennifer founded quently required full-time in the early 1950s and also ambassador for UNICEF. found herself in trouble for her the PowerBar energy bar com- medical care for the remainder founded her own law firm, Ustinov was knighted in 1990 often offensive remarks, and pany, died of a heart attack on of her life. from which she retired in 2002. by Queen Elizabeth II. sold her controlling interest in March 19. He was 51. Maxwell Motown producer, writer, Jan Berry, one-half of the On March 29, broadcaster the team in 1999. The Reds was a former marathon runner and singer Johnny Bristol died music duo Jan and -Dean, died Alistair Cooke died at the age won the World Series in 1990; who was ranked number three on March 21 while at his home on March 26 at the age of 62. of 95. Known to many although, during her tenure as in the world by Track and Field near Detroit. He was 65. Berry, along with musical part- Americans as the host of owner, Schott's insensitive News in 1977. Maxwell was a Bristol worked behind the ner Dean Torrence, had ten "Masterpiece Theater," Cooke remarks and unconventional member of the 1980 Canadian scenes with such stars as Stevie gold records in the 1960s, with broadcasted his weekly "Letter behavior, coupled with her Olympic team that boycotted Wonder, Diana Ross, and such hits as "The Little Old from America" on BBC radio public adoration for her dog, the Moscow games. Maxwell Marvin Gaye, but also received Lady from Pasadena," "Surf for 58 years until his retire- Schottzie often overshadowed conceived the energy bar after some attention as a solo artist, City," and "Deadman's ment earlier in March. Born in the team's on-field accom- being forced to drop out of a even scoring a hit of his own, Curve," the latter two of which Salford in northern England, plishments. Despite her contro- race upon becoming ill at the "Hang on in There Baby," in were co-written with Brian Cooke became an American versial nature, Schott was 21-mile mark. He and his wife 1974. Bristol enjoyed success Wilson of the Beach Boys. citizen in 1941, and was well involved with a number of began selling the energy bars in 1961 with "Someday We'll Berry, who died of a seizure respected on both sides of the charitable programs and spent out of their kitchen in 1986 and Be Together," a song he while at his home, had been in Atlantic. He was awarded hon- the final years of her life' sold the company in 'March recorded with singing partner poor health from the lingering orary knighthood by the Queen donating money to various 2000 for a reported $375 mil- Jackie Beavers. According to a effects of a 1966 car accident of England in 1973, and was causes. lion. report in the Battle Creek that left him with severe brain asked to address the United Actor Robert Pastorelli, best On March 20, Queen Juliana Enquirer, Bristol apparently damage. States Congress on its 200th known for his role as Eldin, the of the Netherlands died of a died of natural causes. Actor Peter Ustinov died of anniversary. • Cyber-venters look for a friendly ear at Group Hug By Enrique ODero, FCLC '06 stock. The purpose, if there is one, is to being scared of human contact. STAFF WRITER offer a little bit of relief from your con- However, the confessions are not [It] is for anyone to anony- science. This Web site is not a message solely about fallings-out with ex-lovers. ""Have you ever had something that mously confess to anything. board or an open forum." Some people confess their feelings you just wanted to tell someone, but It actually feels kind of good Each confession is read by a few about the world and society, such as the decided not to because of what that per- to know that someone mil people first before it is posted on the frustrations of an adolescent trying to son, or anyone else, might think? Like a read it, site. It is the job of these people, hand- cope with living in a conformist soci- secret crush that you couldn't confide picked by Jeffrey, to determine whether ety. Some people confess their drug or to anyone, or a dark secret that has been - Gabriel Jeffery, or not your confession is appropriate. alcohol addictions. Other confessions plaguing your mind and won't stop Creator, grouphug.us Jeffrey writes on his "rules" page are a little stranger, such as a person bugging you. Well, fear not; there is that the posts that usually will not be who can't sleep without first running hope. Rather than pay for extensive posted are those that include gratuitous around the block spying on his neigh- therapy or confess to an actual person, No information about you or your com- vulgarity (more than is necessary to bors. you can anonymously relieve yourself puter is stored. In fact, we only collect communicate your message), obnox- All of the posts contain certain key on the Internet at grouphug.us. the text you type, the date, and a ran- ious use of non-alpha characters (such words which are underlined. These Creator Gabriel Jeffrey launched this dom number." And that number is not as smiley faces), all capitals, confes- words can link you to a page of posts site in October of 2003. Since then, he an identification. It is a labeling of your sions that are not about you or respons- that have something to do with the topic and co-developer Adam Bregenzer have post; however, it is not indicative of any es to other confessions, and anything of the keyword. For example if you redesigned the site into its latest ver- author. containing contact information. click on the word "love" you will be sion. The idea of the site is simple: "[it] Furthermore, there are rules to the Currently, there are 66,828 active linked to a page full of confessions of is for anyone to anonymously confess site. Jeffrey writes on his "info" pages, confessions from different people one variety or another all about love. to anything. It actually feels kind of "The purpose of this site is not to tell describing a vast array of topics. Some Other keywords link to pages about good to know that someone will read funny stories or be as vulgar as possi- posts are confessions about relation- work, death, and even drugs. Users can it," writes Jeffrey on the site's home ble. The point isn't to get a thrill on ships, bad breakups, sexual orientation, vent on any topic, and relief can be page. "This is completely confidential. posting lies about you and your live- trouble finding love, secret crushes, or found with just the click of a mouse. •

www.fclvohscrver.com The Observer 22, 2004 How to make Manhattan's best martinis By James VaDetti, FCLC'05 CONTRIBUTING WRITER (not too hard — you don't want to • lowing "strange mix:" join one part vodka, one part Puckers'/ Sour Apple hurt yourself), and start mixing! orange vodka (any brand), one part Mix, a splash of Midori, and a dash 1. The White Cosmo and the Cointreau, one part Godiva Liquer, of both fresh lime juice and pineap- It's Saturday in a city that seems Montecristo Sidecar from Up and a splash of orange juice, for a ple juice. Shake, strain, and pour, to have as many bars as it does yel- "Above" sweet, orange-chocolate delight. and then pour yourself 40 more. low cabs, and you're busy milling Bartenders at.Above bar,' high 3. "Sex in the City" 4. A Paramount Dessert for over which seems to suit your mood above Times Square, highly recom- A bartender at Simla's bar and' Those Who Have Room ... or best: do you and your friends feel mend the White Cosmopolitan. steakhouse recommends two "typi- Really High Tolerance. like going to a trendy neighborhood Start by> mixing one part Absolut' cal [at] Simla's" favorites: the For a wonderful -after-dinner bar, or "would you prefer a quiet Citron with one part Cointreau. Purple Haze and the Sex in the City. drink, the Paramount Bar offers this hotel lounge? Should you opt for a Pour in one part of white cranberry To make a Purple Haze, mix one recipe for the perfect Chocolate breathtaking view, or a dimly lit, juice, and top off with a dash of part Bacardi light rum, 1/3 part blue Martini. Combine one part light below-ground hotspot? lime juice. Mix, strain, and you've curacao, 1/3 part sour mix, and Creme de Cacao with one part dark 'None of the above,' you decide got yourself a wonderfully tart treat. splash of grenadine. Pour and gar- Creme de Cacao. Add in 3/5 part of — because after you taste these If her Cosmopolitan doesn't suit nish with an orange slice. any desired vodka. Shake over ice martinis, you're never going to want you, perhaps you'd prefer the sub- Perhaps a Sex in the City martini. and strain for a perfectly tantalizing to leave your apartment again. lime flavor of a Montecristo Sidecar Over ice, combine one part indulgence. The Observer stumbled through- martini. Combine one part Stolichnaya raspberry vodka with We did all of the research so that out the city, visiting a bevy of New Montecristo rum (sometimes a diffi- one part Remy Red. Add a splash of you could have all of the fun! ^So go York's coolest bars, interviewing cult brand to locate), one part cranberry, garnish with a cherry, and on and ask some friends to join you some of Manhattan's most creative Cointreau, and one part sour mix who knows? After four or five of for a night in: you'll taste some of bartenders, in hopes of bringing you over ice. To add a little sweet to these you may turn into Samantha. the best drinks that New ^ork has to a list of sour martini recipes; guar- this sour, be sure to sugar the rim of 4. 41 Flavors offer, and the best part of all is that anteed to please your palette (not to your glass. Okay, well maybe just one flavor you never have to leave a tip. mention throw off your equilibri- 2. An Orange Twist from Outer ... but if Bar 41 recommends it, then Remember: Residential Life poli- um). So why not spend the night in? Space it must be good. The Bar 41 marti- cy requires that all members of a Just take out some ice, pick up that At Hell's Kitchen's Mercury Bar, ni can be made simply by mixing suite be 21 or older for alcohol to be shaker, grab a hold of your jigger the mixologists recommend the fol- one part Stolichnaya raspberry present. Drink responsibly. • Benefits at Marymount College equal to LC and RH while cost disparity still exists

By Joana Casas, FCLC '04 Since the consolidation, Marymount stu- are evaluated on a case by case basis to see STAFF WRITER dents and its faculty have access to the if a student's program will benefit from the Walsh Library in FCRH and the Quinn cross registration. "To date, only a few Library in FCLC. On-line registration and Marymount and Lincoln Center students When Marymount College in Tarrytown advising are now available, and have cross-registered for courses." consolidated with Fordham University in Marymount students can participate in uni- Some students, however, don't seem to 2001, the Fordham community welcomed versity-wide lectures and eyents*t Rose mind the cross-registration policies of its fifth undergraduate college. Known as Hill and Lincoln Center. Ram Van service Fordham, regardless of tuition rates. Marymount College of Fordham to Rose Hill and Lincoln Center also took "Marymount students should be able to University, the women's college estab- effect in January of 2003. take classes in either college," said Waruna lished in 1907 now "enjoys the academic Victoria Gousse, CBA '06, thinks there S. Pinnawalage, FCLC '05. "If they are and administrative resources of a major is no reason why tuition at Marymount willing to educate themselves, then there university while retaining the character of should be much less. "The fact is that should be no restrictions." • Receive a small, liberal arts college," according to we're paying all this money for a diploma its Web site. and an education that is reputable and valu- Tuition at Fordham special The cost of that liberal arts education, able, and it isn't fair that Marymount stu- University's Undergradute however, is not the same as the cost of edu- dents get access to all of our resources and Colleges online cation at a major university. Compared to our staff," said Gousse. the average tuition of $24,120 at the under- While the 900 students enrolled at Fordham College at Rose Hill, exclusives graduate colleges in Rose Hill, including Marymount share a similar core curriculum Fordham College at Lincoln when.you the College of Business Administration and with students at FCRH and FCLC, Center and College of Business Lincoln Center, Marymeunt College's Marymount students are required a mini- Administration read The average tuition is $17,411, creating a mum of 120 credits for graduation; the $6,709 disparity between the two tuition minimum for students at FCLC and FCRH New Students & Academic Year 2002- Observer rates. is 124 credits. The only difference in 2003 Entrants: All inquiries made to Gerard Reedy, Marymount's core curriculum is that it Full-time: $24,720 per year online Dean of Marymount College of Fordham requires its students to take a computer sci- Part-time: $825 per credit University were forwarded to Elizabeth ence course and two courses of physical edition at: Schmalz, assistant vice president of public education. No credit is awarded for the Academic Year 2001-2002 Entrants: fclcobserver affairs at Fordham University. two required courses of physical education. Full-time: $24,255 per year According to Schmalz, there were many ' In addition, Marymount students can Part-time: $810 per credit differences between the two institutions also register for classes at the other cam- .com . when Marymount College consolidated puses. According to Fordham's 2002-2004 Entrants Prior to Academic Year 2001- with Fordham, and tuition was only one of Undergraduate Bulletin, FCRH students 2002: them. "When students entered are required to complete their core curricu- Full-time: $23,385 per year Marymount, they began with an expecta- lum in Rose Hill, and non-core courses for Part-time: $780 per credit tion regarding cost of the degree and what major or elective can be taken at FCLC or 0 ' . ' their families could afford," said Schmalz. Fordham College of Liberal Studies Marymount College of Fordham "Fordham has done its best to respect that (FCLS). University understanding while at the same time it has FCLC students are also expected to take begun to address the difference in tuition core courses in their 'home' school and can 2003-2004 Entrants: rates." register for major or elective courses at Full-time: $17,580 per year "' Schmalz also stated that financial aid, FCRH, FCLS, or College of Business Part-time: $580 per credit which varies for every student, plays an Administration (CBA). The Bulletin also important role in tuition rates. "Tuition states "60 percent of credits taken at 2002*2003 Entrants: differences between two FCLC students Fordham must be taken in the 'home' Full-time: $17,514 per year . . ,, -could well exceed the differences between school." FCRH and FCLC students cannot Part-time: $570 per credit tuition rates at Marymount and FCLC," register for more than six courses at CBA. said Schmalz. Schmalz says that requests by students

www.fclcobscrver.com April 22, 2004 The Observer Features 15 City noise pollution and personal headsets may lead to permanent hearing damage By ^laiy Toto, FCLC '05 person sitting next to you can hear it, it's unsafe — night STAFF WRITER club situations, motorcycles, buses, cars with suped-up stereos, packed bars, sports events, blow-dryers, and even Independence Day fireworks. Every weekend, I walk down Columbus Avenue to the Concerts pose a particularly high risk for hearing dam- subway to go-to work. I usually listen to music on my age, especially to youth culture. The average concert Walkman and pass ongoing construction at the subway exposes one to 180 decibels of sound'—• three times the station as well as around the Time Warner Center. As I amount generally considered safe by audiologists. step into the subway, the noise increases as trains rumble Organizations like HEAR are popping up around the up and down the tracks. country to ensure that people are educated on hearing For more and more people, peace and quiet seems to be damage at younger ages. The younger a person is, the a fantasy. According to Sertoma, an international non- more sensitive are their ears. Hence, hearing damage can profit service organization, at least 10 million" Americans occur more easily at younger ages. have permanent hearing damage. The organization also Ross Duplissis, FCRH '06, is an avid concert-goer and says that some 30 million people are at risk of hearing admits that after leaving rock shows, "I notice my hearing damage from just the workplace alone. . is worse, but it goes back to normal after a while, so I When exposed to the subway for more than eight hours don't usually think anything of it. Hearing damage just a week, the sound can be ototoxic, meaning "toxic to the doesn't seem real at this age." . ear." According to Hearing Education and Awareness for Duplissis' claim, like most, is that the damage caused Rockers (HEAR), we are exposed to 90 decibels of sound at concerts is just temporary. But studies published in when on the subway, whereas a typical conversation is Time magazine show that prolonged exposure to events usually 60 decibels. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) like these, without proper ear protection, can be extreme- is increasing and people are experiencing serious hearing ly harmful to one's hearing. damage at younger and younger ages. Caitlin Dillaway/The Observer Though limited, there are a few options on how to Walking down any NYC street, including FCLC's Noise levels are sky-rocketing in general, and living in avoid hearing damage. The best way to avoid damage is 60th St. address, exposes our ears to any number the city poses extra hearing risks. The added noise of the to wear earplugs. Custom earplugs can be fitted by audi- of harmful decibel levels, including street traffic, subway system is one such risk. ologists, or hearing experts, for about $200. Impressions construction, and our personal music. Kayla Hildebrandt, FCLC '05, a California native said, of an individual's ear canal are taken to make them, so "The first few months of adjusting to city life was a chal- these plugs ensure a perfect fit as well as maximum pro- Rock-stars like Pat Benatar, HEAR's spokeswoman, lenge — trying to adjust to the sounds of the bustling tection from harmful noises. are speaking up on hearing damage. Benetar urges peo- nightlife .such as ambulances blaring and trash trucks If you can't afford top-notch earplugs, then a more eco- ple to ."see a hearing health professional and take care of squealing on their brakes." nomical option is to buy cheaper drug store ones, sold at your hearing." Other things that are hazardous to hearing include about $2 per pair, which still block 10-20 decibels of Audiologists recommend getting hearing tested annu- playing a Walkman too loud — according to HEAR, if a sound. ally. • Beware the dirtiest places in your home this spring

By Natalie Rodriguez, FCLC '06 While tales of monster dust bunnies STAFF WRITER and refrigerated science experiments may be interesting conversations pieces, they can also be serious health risks. "A condi- Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping; tion sort of known as pre-asthma, reactive days are getting longer ... and your moth- airway disease, is increasingly becoming er is on the phone reminding you to get a problem," said Associate Director of out your bucket, mop, and industrial student health services Stephen Ferrara. strength cleansers. That's right, it's spring- "It is the body's response to some irritant cleaning time. ... which can be very difficult to pin down While many New York apartments can what that irritant is." Symptoms include be considered small, keeping them free of such respiratory problems as coughing, dust and grime can be a real challenge. wheezing and having complications in the "I think the smaller the apartment, the form of bronchitis and pneumonia. more dust will accumulate because of the While such signs seem difficult to miss, circulation of air," said Evelyn Jen Hanson/The Observer Ferrara noted that students often do not Hernandez, FCLC '04, who lives in Places that we would prefer to be clean, like our drains and fridges, are realize just how sick they are and why. Riverdale and tidies up her residence two often among the germiest and dustiest nooks in our apartments. "Be very active and aware of [your] sur- times a week. "I thoroughly clean my roundings," advised Ferrara. "If [you] house on Saturday, which includes vacu- McMahon Hall resident. He. also com- formance over the last two years that he notice an increasing pattern to your ill- uming, dusting, organizing, et cetera," plained that the lack of balconies makes it has lived in McMahon. ness, that should raise a red flag." said Hernandez. "This process takes prob- harder to clean his area rugs. "At home, I They also provide students with vacu- For those already suffering from such ably between five to six hours." just take them outside on the deck and um cleaners. Of course, the value of such illnesses or who just want to take an extra Dust and grime seem to find their way shake all the dust out there." benefits is only garnered when students step towards a cleaner environment, into any available space. The medicine Cleanliness issues also extend to one's put them to use. "I know some people use Ferrara suggested, "[use] High Efficiency cabinet, according to adjunct professor of apartment building. While keeping it in the school vacuums regularly, and they Paniculate Air (HEPA) filters, which are communication and media studies Rich tip-top shape might not be your duty, you are sufficient," said Caravella, "but I bet designed to remove most particles in the Buyer, is one of the odder places where still have to walk through the lobby and they are widely underused." air." dust tends to show up. "Grime accumula- halls to reach your space. Having a decent On. the other hand, not everyone has Ferrara also noted that while he has tion is kind of like snot," stated the Upper looking building and good management is such great experiences with the manage- seen a rise in respiratory problems among East Side resident, "it just always keeps always a plus. ment of their apartment buildings. "I had students, he does not believe Fordham showing up." Some buildings are very accommodat- a very destructive upstairs neighbor [who] facilities and maintenance is to blame. Hard to clean places also seem to be ing in this area. Arellano acknowledged caused a lot of problems in and to the "We certainjy don't see any patterns in prime breeding ground for the sneeze- that the maintenance staff in her building building," recalled Buyer. "The landlord any particular area," he stated. "If we inducing.substance. "Cleaning the dust off is very efficient in their daily upkeep of was a big wuss and hardly did anything to were to see a pattern, we would identify the blinds is so annoying," complained the area. "It is a big building, 40 floors," help." that and make any necessary sort of rec- Carolina Arellano, FCLC '06. The Upper she said, "so they are really good with Beyond the inherent annoyances of ommendations." East Side inhabitant also noted that the keeping up with the cleaning." grime and maintenance incompetence, the In the end, a clean and sanitary living area behind doors as one of the weirder- In McMahon Hall, responsibilities of cleanliness of one's dwelling also depends area is up to one's own attitude toward places where dirt tends to accumulate. cleaning and maintenance are located in on the habits of its residents. Caravella doing basic chores. While they may be After showing up, dust and grime can the hands of the Office of Residential Life noted that dust and grime are not always bothersome to carry out, they are never- grow into rather interesting objects. and Facilities. "They vacuum the halls the primary source of muck. "It is usually theless important. Remember, cleanliness "Because of the tile floors in our bed* regularly, came to clean our.windows, and the* old food in our refrigerator that gets is next to godliness and socks should not rooms: massive dust bunnies!" said even tend to the laundry rooms," said the most interesting, colors and shapes of be walking around on their own. • Michael Caravella, FCLC '06, a Caravella, who is content with their per- mold, not dust and grime."

wivw.fclcobsevver.com Arts LK: Culture 16 Arts & Culture 'Friends' to say goodbye after 10 years

ByElisa Falch, FCLC '06 Many fans share mixed feelings about STAFF WRITER the-show's departure. "I*am sad it is end- ing because I think there could be a lot more funny story lines such as when On May 6, after 10 successful sea- Monica and Chandler watch their child sons, millions of viewers will tune into grow up. Seeing Chandler be a parent NBC to say farewell to the beloved char- could . be funny," commented acters of the hit show "Friends." On Feb McLouglin. 22, 1994, the world was introduced to Segreto expressed a different view six hip, young, attractive, and funny about the show's finale. "I think it is characters who we have come to know time for it to end. They can go out on a over the years simply as Ross, Joey, high note." Chandler, Monica,a Rachel, and Phoebe. On May 6, Central Perk will serve its For 10 years viewers have watched as last cup of coffee and millions of viewers these characters experienced love, will say a final farewell to "Friends." For breakups, new careers and the everyday fans of the show, Thursday nights will ups and downs we all go through at never be the same. • some point in our lives. In a way they became friends to the viewers who tuned in each week to see what was happening Top 5 Friends in the lives of this group of friends. Episodes Set in New York City, the show appealed to fans for various reasons. 1. "The One with the Prom Some fans found the show appealing Video" (2/1/96) - The gang watches because they related to it as young New an old tape of Moncia and Rachel Yorkers, while others enjoyed the show getting ready for their senior prom. because the characters' lifestyles were a We find out Monica was once over- fantasy. Professor Michael Tueth, S.J., weight, Rachel had a huge nose in of the communication department, high school-, and Ross had feelings agrees that much of the show's appeal for Rachel since high school. lies in the fact that it combinesd realism with fantasy. 2. "The One with all the "The show was clever because it took Resolutions" (1/7/99) - As' part of realistic, likable actors, who were not his New Year's resolution to try new real comedians, but were able to deliver things,-Ross buys a pair of leather a line,'so that makes them lovable and pants and wears them on a date. The we feel like they are part of our lives," pants make him sweat and he goes to he said. "But the characters could not www.nbcmv.net the bathroom to cool off but realizes afford the apartments in the show in real "Friends" Chandler, Pheobe, Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Monica will say good- he cannot pull them back up. After life and hi that way it's a fantasy." bye to television May 6 after 10 seasons on NBC. using lotion and powder to try and The setting of the show also attracted get them on, he is forced to walk many viewers. Tueth commented that home wearing no pants. the show "made Manhattan a fun place son why fans have been entertained by Tueth pointed out, "in the first few years for young adults to be." Liz Segreto, the show for so many years. Who can the characters spoke freely about casual 3. "The One Where No One's FCLC '06 §aid, "The show first forget when Joey got trapped in his sex." Such talk of casual sex was the Ready" (9/26/96) • Ross is speaking appealed to me because it was about a entertainment center while his apartment first that many viewers had encountered at a museum benefit but no one is couple of 20-something's living hi New was robbed? When Chandler had that from a show on prime time television. ready to leave. Joey and Chandler York City! At the time when it began, I odd roommate Eddie who liked to watch Tueth feels this impacted television and fight over clothes and chairs, which inspired "urban comedies which were leads to Joey doing lunges in practi- obsessed with sex and focused on young cally every pair of Chandler's pants adults." while wearing no underwear. Rachel Since the beginning of the show, fans gets angry with Ross for yelling at her "The show was clever because it took realistic likeable have seen the characters mature and for not knowing what to wear. She actors, who were not real comedians, but were able to deliv- develop- meaningful relationships. refuses to go unless he drinks the cup er a line, SO that makes them loveable and We feel like th6y Chandler and Monica married and strug- of fat Monica has in the refrigerator. are Dart Of OUr lives gleuled to have a child before they decided - Professor Michael Tueth, S.J., to adopt. Phoebe found love with Mike 4. "The One With Chandler in a FCLC Communications Department and they married. Ross and Rachel Box"(l 1/20/97) - Chandler agrees to became parents, but the status of their spend Thanksgiving in a box to apolo- relationship has yet to be decided. gize to Joey for going out with his The show has undoubtedly affected girlfriend. Monica injures her eye and the lives of its fans and pop culture. goes to see the on-call doctor who was young, so it was something I could him sleep? When Ross was unable to get Jennifer Aniston's hairstyle on the show happens to be Richard's son, Tim, She look up to -1 thought their lives were so his leather pants on and Joey told him to became known as "The Rachel," and invites Tim over for Thanksgiving cool." use lotion and powder to help pull them inspired many to go out and have their dinner, but later discovers he kisses Most fans enjoyed the show because up? Or when the gang played football hair cut the same way. The theme song just like his father and things just the characters seem like real people we together on Thanksgiving and competed of the show, "I'll be there for you," was won't work out between them. may encounter in life. It seems like most for the Geiler Cup? even a Billboard hit baok in 1996. people can relate to one of the characters "The show always makes me laugh NBC will have a huge void to fill next 5. "The One Where Ross Finds on the show or at least know someone especially Joey's and Phoebe's charac- season when "Friends" is missing from Out" (11/9/95)-- While on a date, who is similar to one of the characters. ters. I really liked how the show brought the Thursday night lineup. Tueth pre- Rachel leaves Ross a message and Everyone knows someone who is neu- Monica and Chandler together and yet, dicts "Friends" will be hard to replace declares she is over him. The next day rotic like Monica or a bit spacey like the show still manages to keep going," due to the fact that the show's humor Ross checks his messages and discov- Phoebe. said Kerri McLouglin, FCLC '06. existed in large part because it "was an ers Rachel has feelings for him. He "The aitors and actresses related to Throughout the years, the characters ensemble piece and the chemistry of the argues with Rachel for telling him real people; the show is a modern sitcom have grown and changed, yet the show cast." No one character carried the show about her feelings while he is in a with everyday things happening," said has been able to maintain its popularity. on his or her own. The whole cast was relationship and tells her it's too late Allison DiRienzo, FCLC '07. The first seasons saw the characters go witty, which is something that will be for them, but later comes back and The show's humor is also a large rea- through numerous relationships. As hard to recreate. kisses her.

iimnv.fi'lcohscrver.coni The Observer Arts & Culture 17 Lower East Side: Grilled Cheese NYC By Marisa Emralino, FCLC '05 mus, spinach, and a variety of cheeses. STAFF WRITER Despite the sizable list of available sand- wiches like the Grill Works (three cheeses For those unfamiliar with the Lower with red pepper, Portobello mushrooms, East Side, a trip anywhere south of onions, and Canadian bacon sautDed in but- Houston can.be both an exciting adventure ter and garlic: $5) or the Grilled Garden and a headache waiting to happen. As the (cheese of your choice, tomato, cucumber, knotty streets drop their numbered names, spinach, hummus, oniqns and vinaigrette: any sense of direction is completely lost. $5), you can still opt to design your own But this downtown neighborhood is the and partake in the $6 soup and half sand- up-and-coming underground spot for dis- wich special. The blending of childhood count shopping, dining, and nightlife, as and adulthood atmospheres is especially long as you know where youDre going. apparent. This eclectic convergence of ethnic neigh- One wall consists of exposed brick borhoods gives way to the most unique of and is decorated with a few modern culinary experiences, you can stop for abstract paintings, and another is lined bialys on Grand Street, dumplings on completely with blackboards on which Allen Street, and Belgian Frites on E. the daily specials are scrawled in bright Houston, but tucked away on Ludlow colorful chalk. Classical music plays Street, youDll find an American classic: softly, and the back wall is adorned with grilled cheese sandwiches. vases of dried flowers, but a stack of old Located just a few blocks from the board games rests in the corner. Second Avenue subway stop on the F line, The restaurant, albeit somewhat Grilled Cheese NYC has been serving up cramped, exudes a rather cozy and com- these tasty treats for almost four years. fortable feeling, drawing in people of all The restaurantDs owner, John Behrens, first ages and walks of life. From gentlemen fell upon the idea merely because these in business attire sharing an appetizer Photo byMarisa Emralino sandwiches are simple and easy to make. platter to a 20-something hipster couple Grilled Cheese NYC offers affordable sandwiches for everyone. He also wished to dispel the notion that conversing over cups of coffee to a chat- soup is unlike any other IDve tried, and the 1 still manage to get myself lost during grilled cheese occupied the bottom sector tering family of four enjoying salads fresh herbs and tomato chunks are a more- every trip I make to this part of town, the of the diner food hierarchy, because DitDs and sandwiches, Grilled Cheese NYC is than-welcome change from the watered- amazing food, inviting ambience, and usually what people order when thereDs a restaurant for everyone. down, sodium-saturated cans of friendly staff of Grilled Cheese NYC make nothing else,D he explained. In attempting Upon its arrival, my meal surpasses all CampbellQs that I grew up with. the journey entirely worth it every time. • to overturn that stereotype, Behrens has my expectations. My grilled sandwich My only criticism for this lower east improved this common dish by using only bears the markings of a panini press, rather side-find lies in its regretfully limited Grilled Cheese NYC is located at the freshest and healthiest ingredients for than the expected singes of a frying pan, dessert selection, consisting only of dish- 168 Ludlow Street, between East the calorie-conscious. DWelLD he restated and is toasted thoroughly so that each bite es of ice cream or fruit, ranging from $2 Houston and Stanton. with a chuckle, DweDre not exactly promot- evokes the familiar feelings of. blissful to $5.1 sampled the most elaborate item, ing health, but everything is fresh. D nostalgia, sans the greasy butter residue on the ice cream sandwich ($5) and was lit- Appetizers arid snacks run from. The affordable fare at Grilled Cheese my hands. The ratio of bread to cheese to erally stunned to silence. Pieces of toast- $3 to $5, sandwiches from $4 to NYC is a nod to both the past and the pre- fixings is perfectly proportioned, prevent- ed brioche provide a subtly sweet bed for : $7, and salads from $6 to $8. sent. The acquired flavors of adulthood ing any excess oozing from the corners, vanilla ice cream and fresh bananas, infuse a bit of maturity into this childhood and the subtle zests of each mingle togeth- kiwis, and strawberries, and though I It is open from 11 a.m. until mid- lunchtime favorite with the incorporation er in such a way that no single flavor over- already felt completely stuffed, I couldnOt night Mon to Sat, andll a.m. of ingredients like black olive pesto, hum- powers the others. The homemade tomato help but totally devour this dish. Though until 9 p.m. on Sundays. Visual Arts senior explores performance art By J.P. Mangalindgn, FCLC '05 feel like I dm revealing too much — because people ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR might have thought I was going crazy playing with the toothbrushes, but one day, I was sitting there looking When Stephanie Joson locked herself in her bath- at the toothbrushes and they looked like people. room for three days, she didnDt know what to expect. What have people thought about your project? SheDd heard stories of people isolating themselves for SJ: People have been really great about it. I think days on end in hopes of gaining new insight, but that — not to toot my own horn — but the way it looks, would she achieve the same? IdonQtthinkitDs something people have seen before D Joson brainstormed for her visual arts senior show- I think it surprised people. I was really happy with case knowingher piece had to be conceptually unique. how it looked. It really goes well with Jeff StultzD She explored everything from the safe — ideas sheDd [pieces]. When Jeff and I started, out, our two ideas done before — to the unsafe (DOh what if I threw didnDt connect much, but they eventually connected myself off of a building? D). What resulted was an aesthetically and thematically as well. experiment in performance art. Joson locked herself Would you have done anything differently? away in a 4D7D x4D5D restroom for 72 hours, taking SJ: I donDt regret only spending three days, but if I photos every 10 minutes. The 272 photos, which lined could do it again, IDd do a week. the wall of the Center Gallery from April 4 — 16, cap- Laurel McGovern/The Observer Are you serious?! tured her every waking moment. Stephanie Josqn's senior project tested the artist's SJ: Three days isnDt too much time; itDs definitely Recently, Joson sat down with The Observer to sanity over the span of 72 hours. not enough time to reach some higher state, or go reflect on her project. crazy. I donDt know. It wasnDt my goal, but I had The Observer: What ran through your mind every 10 minutes, when I took a picture, a digital cam- expectations for what did happen. during those 72 hours? era, a charger, batteries and things already in the bath- Any plans once you graduate? Stephanie Joson: Very little. I really thought I was room, and I took my roommateQs stuff out of the bath- SJ: IDd like to work with photography in some way, going to go crazy or that I would have some revelation room. I had this idea that I was going on this adven- not actually taking pictures for a living, but at a that I would think about my life so much, but I really ture: I had a first aid kit, dried vegetables, dried fruits. gallery or a photo department of a magazine. I donDt didnDt think at all. I don at really remember too much, Sounds appetizing. think I have it in me to be an artist. Seeing your pro- but the third day I was thinking about my family and SJ: I actually had no appetite once I shut door; I ject makes you realize whether or not you want to be friends. thought, DOh shit, I have no appetite for dried fruit! D The an artist. Wanting to be an artist D it just seems so What about them? Beatles series [of pictures] was actually made out of the vague, like it should be more of a mentality than an SJ: Well, on the third day, I was lying in the bath- raisins, and I made flowers out of the dried vegetables. occupation. ItDs not practical really, and IDm not tub, staring at the skylight. It was just this beautiful What did your family and friends think of your impractical enough to want to be one! moment — it sounds totally clichD — and the sun was undertaking this project? What can you say about your showcase now*that setting, and the colors were shifting. I just got to think- SJ: Some of my friends were really concerned, not IDs done? ing, thinking fondly of things and people. for my reasons for doing it, but for my welfare in those SJ: The project shows that I donDt necessarily take You were stuck in that close space for a while. three days. 1 think people thought I was going to go [art] too seriously D To lock yourself in the bathroom What did you take into the room with you? crazy. My mom thought I was crazy! I only thought and refer to DJackassD inyourartistDs statement proves SJ: Supplies. I had a blanket, a clock so I could see about the toothbrush and soap dispenser.Ids funny — I that. It was a lot of fun. • icimc.fclcobserverA'om Arts & Culture The Observer April 22, 2004 David Rider taps onto '42nd St' tour

By Jeremy Redleaf , FCLC '06 dance well, you have to practice,'" days," Rider remarked. "They sent something would go wrong again. STAFF WRITER Rider recalled. everyone out at Thanksgiving. I asked "I was studying for midterms when Rider wondered what he could them if I could wait until December I got the call from the producer," achieve -if he had a place to practice so I could take my finals. They said, Rider said. "He told me that I defi- FCLC - Those who caught this during the week. One day when he 'sure.'" nitely had the job. I was so excited it year's talent show may remember was 15, his mom came home and told As Rider patiently, waited to start was very hard to focus on my study- David Rider, FCLC '07, as the guy him of a space in town that was open his dream job, an economic drop-off ing." who did "that really cool tap dance for rent and suggested they open a after a terrorist attack at a nearby the- Rider will travel with the show to thing." Now, this theology major, who dance school. ater in Russia forced the show to Japan for two months. After a two- amazed the talent show audience with "It was a totally spontaneous thing close the day before Rider was to month hiatus, they will embark on a his tribute to Gregory Hines, will take for her to say, and I was like, 'Lets do leave. national tour. a leave of absence next year to per- it,"' Rider said. "I was planning on When he returned to school after "It's very easy on tour to get form in the international tour of using it as a practice space and teach- Christmas break, Rider was faced destructive, self-indulgent and bored," "42nd Street." ing a couple of private lessons. And it with explaining to his classmates and Rider commented. "I have a year Like many male dancers, Rider ' just blossomed. Now I go home and teachers what had happened. He cites ahead of me to learn my faith, read started taking classes by accident. His teach group classes on Friday nights his religion for helping him maintain Time Magazine and understand what's four sisters were all taking dance in and 11 privates on Saturdays. It's a positive outlook. happening in the world." Hyde Park, NY, when he was three really turned into a nice little studio." "I spent no time wallowing," Rider Performing professionally, howev- and he was forced to tag along for the When Rider was 16, he turned to said. "[After I found out,] I went to er, doesn't seem to be the end of the ride. the professional world to see where he church. I knelt down and I said, 'God, road for this mature 19-year-old. "I sat in the corner for three years stood. The open call for the Broadway if this is your will, I should be happy "I've always said to myself, once I in the dance floor, and I refused to do production of "42nd Street," held in that this happened.' And in the next do '42nd Street,' I can retire," Rider it," Rider said. "Then I finally started 2001, saw 500 people audition. six months, I got some really great said. "[But] I have no plans of ever taking Broadway tap and it was fun "I got cut after the second round," opportunities." retiring from dance. My ultimate goal stuff." . • Rider said. "And ever since then, I've When the new international tour is to become a Catholic priest and to Rider stuck with tap and when he been going back to '42nd Street' audi- announced it was casting, Rider was bring people to God through dance." reached high school, decided that he tions. They'd always politely say, poised and ready. Things looked When asked whether he would have really wanted to explore what other 'Thank you, we'll call.' And they promising when he arrived, as the trouble returning to school after tour- teachers could offer him. "I started never called. That happened about man who staged the Moscow produc- ing, Rider provided another unexpect- going down to the city every Friday seven times." tion greeted him by name. Regardless, ed answer. But one realizes, Rider is after school," Rider said. "I did that Finally though, the producers really Rider had to perform a song and sur- not your average college freshman. for three years. And that's when I meant it. When Rider was a senior in vive three tap combinations and a jazz "I'm sure I'll be looking forward to . really started to improve." £ high school, he attended a call for combination. coming back and living with more He proved a model student, often replacements in a production of "42nd The producers told him that they structure. Hopefully having seen the peppering his teachers with questions Street" in Moscow, Russia. He ended were "almost certain" that they want- world, I'll come back a more mature on how he could improve. "All of my up being one of 12 men cast. ed him in the show. Still, Rider was human being." teachers kept saying, 'If you want to "We learned the show • in eight hesitant to celebrate, fearing that Emily Intravia discusses the ins and outs of playwrighting at Fordham By Amanda Pizzuti, FCLC '04 El: It was a really great experience. They were skits. I knew I wanted to write, but I was unsure STAFF WRITER all great people. I had an outside director named of what kind of writer I wanted to be. During my Linnet Taylor. The cast was willing to try any- first year of college, I wrote ,§ short adaptation of thing to get to the root of their characters. The a play and I felt this was where my voice would Emily Intravia is a senior theater major in the stage manager and designers were great as well. be best heard. playwriting track who transferred here to FCLC Were you happy with the way the show came Why did you choose writing over acting or as a sophomore. She wrote the plays "Abductees out? directing? Have you ever tried those fields? in Love," "Lost in Boyland," her own odd spin El: I was really happy with how it came out. El: I have always been a writer since I learned on Peter Pan, and "Medusa's Bad Hair Day," I did more rewriting than ever. I made changes how to write. I did a little acting in high school, which were all performed in Fordham theaters until the last minute. It was' my first "dark" but it always came back to writing. The play- during her years here. Her most recent produc- play. It was interesting to be in the audience writing program here at Fordham really makes tibn, "Laughingstock," played to three nights of every night and to feel the reactions of others. you into a writer. packed crowds at the White Box Theater on April Everyone I spoke to said they liked it, but I What are your plans for after graduation? 5, 6, and 7. Outside of Fordham, she has knew a lot of people probably didn't and I want- ' El: Good question! I am going to apply for interned as a stage manger at the Ontological ed to hear why. It's not an easy, happy, or nor- every job I can so I can support myself because I Hysteric Theater in New York. Also, she read mal play. really want to write. This most recent production perspective plays for the 13th Street Repertory Would you like to see it on Broadway some- helped me to realize that. For now, I want to stay Theater. Here she talks about everything from day? in New York because I feel it still has a lot to her inspirations to her plans for after college. El: I would like to bring it to a larger stage. I teach me as a young writer. Eventually, I want to The Observer: What inspired you to write plan to still work on it and submit it around. travel, to see all the places that I think a writer "Laughingstock"? This play will never end for me. It is the one I should see. Emily Intravia: A lot of things. I wanted to go am most proud of, yet the one I feel is the most Is there anything else you would like to add? away from writing about realistic topics. I want- unfinished. El: I am thankful that I made the choice ed to" create my own universe. I wanted to write Who are your influences? Do you have a to come to Fordham. The program gets bet- a play which began with someone slipping on a favorite playwright? ter every year. We' can now talk to each banana peel, but it turned into so much more. I El: Taking three semesters of Theatre History other as writers. I am definitely going to usually start to work from the characters. teaches you to enjoy, not just appreciate, the miss it. • For those who did not see the show, what is classics. If I had to choose favorites, it would be it about? Susan-Lori Parks' older plays and and Richard El: Every time someone asks me this I pause Foreman for creating his own insane language on Check out our online for a long time. The basis is a carnival after stage. I'm more immediately influenced while hours where the lower workers, such as the bal- reading books rather than reading plays because exclusives at loon man, find a way of getting through the day they can take me further away from reality. by watching Teddy B. make a fool of himself Reading plays is more like a learning experience www.fclcobserver.com orchestrated by his sister. When he meets a girl for me, whereas other forms of literature give me from outside of the carnival, he sees that there is a freedom to not compare the text with what I'm more to life. Teddy B begins to question his place trying write. My favorite author is Tom Robbins in a world that up until now, has been because he has a unique and funny way of han- nothing but abusive dling language to get to human themes. How was working with the cast and crew of Did you write any plays in high school? this show? . El: Not really, but I liked to experiment with www.fclcobsevver.com April 22, 2004 The Observer Arts & Culture Tina Fey gets mean Chick lit turns in 'Mean Girls' into chick flicks By Yvette Bass, FCLC '05 By Marilyn Montoya, FCLC '04 STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER

In a business dominated by "Piles of ugly, vague brown clothes rapidly disappear. I throw away sweaters, jackets, and male comedians, it's refreshing every last one of the 'Sound of the Music' skirts. Here's another trash bag: in go the worn out to sit down with "Saturday shoes, the natty scarves. Now the maroon leather handbag from Hobbs. I can buy a new one. Night Live" (SNL) writer Tina Beads of perspiration run down my face and in my closet empty hangers clash together like wind Fey, who discussed her latest chimes." project, "Mean Girls" with The Don't be surprised if you see this scene being acted out on the big screen in the near future. Observer. "Mean Girls,'"due to Taken from the novel "Elegance," the book centers on a woman who has grown unhappy with be released on April 30, is her mundane life and embarks on a journey to transform herself when she finds a self-help Fey's first written screenplay. book also entitled "Elegance." The debut novel by Kathleen Tessaro has been compared to Directed by Mark Waters Helen Fielding's "Bridget Jones's Diary" and has already been considered by Twentieth ("Freaky Friday"), "Mean Century Fox tob e adapted for film, all thanks toth e success of last year's "How to Lose a Guy Girls," paints a vicious but in 10 Days." rather accurate portrait of the In 1998, the book "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," by longtime friends Michele Alexander lives of petty high schoolers and and Jeannie Long, was published. Shortly after, producer Christine Peters, president of the the debilitating effects of the Robert Evans Company at Paramount, came across the book and thought of a film version. "popular clique mentality." Paramount purchased the move rights and four years later, Kate Hudson and Matthew According to Fey, this film is McConaughey were starring in the film adaptation of the book. The film, according to based on women's innate nature Entertainment Weekly, earned $106 million, opening the door for other chick literature books to flare up, and as a supemerd in hoping to be adapted for film. high school, Fey had much expe- Up next: the film version of "In Her Shoes," a novel by Jennifer Weiner, is currently being rience playing the victim of shot in Los Angeles. The book is about two opposite sisters who disagree about everything. Rose mean girls. "Girls can feereall y is a large and smart attorney while Maggie is a gorgeous struggling actress. The sisters come to www rottontom.itocs com mean," she said; As an A.P. stu- learn they have more in common than their shoe size and discover the significance of family SNL's Tina Fey plays victim to mean girls. dent in high school, they always when they reconnect with their grandmother, Ella. The film, which is categorized as a comedy threatened to "kick my. ass." and scheduled for release next year, is being directed by Curtis Hanson of "8 Mile" fame and "Mean Girls" documents the hardships of Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan), a 15-year-old will star Cameron Diaz as Maggie, Toni Collette as her sister, Rose, and Shirley MacLaine as who becomes a junior at an Illinois high school after being home schooled for much of her their grandmother, Ella According toIMDB.com , film locations include Philadelphia, home of life in Africa. It soon becomes clear that the wild jungles of Africa are not that much dif- •the novel's author. Weiner, however, did not pen the screenplay. Susannah Grant, writer of '3irin ferent from high school, as she witnesses the beastly wrath of Regina George (Rachel Brockovich," is listed under the writing credits. McAdams), "Queen Bee" of the most popular and meanest clique in history. When Regina Lauren Weisberger's bestselling "The Devil Wears Prada" is also set to receive the film adap- learns that Cady has fallen for her ex-boyfriend Aaron (Jonathan Bennett), Regina devis- tation treatment "Prada" focuses on Andrea Sachs, a college graduate who lands a job as an es a fiendish plot to befriend Cady and turn her life into a living nightmare. However, the assistant to the editor of top fashion magazine "Runway." Her dream job turns disappointing title for Queen of the Jungle is not given up that easily, and it is a fight for survival all the when she realizes her boss is evil Weisberger was inspired by her own job as Anna Wmtour's way up until the end. assistant at Vogue. The novel is in the script-writing stages at the moment, receiving minimal In writing "Mean Girls," Fey admits it was a constant temptation to make the script as funny help from feeautho r who, according to an article in Entertainment Weekly, reportedly received and colorful as possible. However, she had to tone down the jokes a bit, as she wanted to "make ' $60J|,000 for the rights to "Prada" "It's been good mat way," she told the magazine. "If the sure there was enough story in it" She prides herself on the fact that she took an active part in movie's great, fantastic. And if it's not, it's not my fault" the casting process, as she wanted the film to be the best that it could be. Getting the chance to Twentieth Century Fox is producing both "In Her Shoes" and "The Devil Wears Prada." play Ms. Norbury, a high school teacher, was exciting but different for her, considering the min- President of Fox 2000 Elizabeth Gabler, who was responsible for green-lighting "Prada" and imal experience she has had as a thespian. However, in being surrounded by talented teenagers, "Shoes," told Entertainment Weekly that the steady trend of chick lit films is a result of "a very, she better honed her acting skills. "Lindsay was great," she said, "I tried to learn from her." very vast and strong female audience that's always looking for quality movies." Even with Hollywood knocking at her door, Fey still anticipates being with "SNL" Yet another chick lit novel in the process of being developed for film is "The Parker Grey for 30 years. Fey is probably best known for her weekend updates with comedian Show" by Kristen Buckley, who ironically began as a screenwriter. Known for helping write the Jimmy Fallon. What some fans may not know is that Fey is also head writer for the script for "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," Buckley was not extremely happy with screenwrit- smash TV show and the first woman to ever do so in "SNL" history. Fey first got her ing and in an attempt to gain "more control" over her writing she wrote "The Parker Grey Show." big break when she auditioned for the cast in 1995. To audition for "SNL," Tina had to She sold the publishing rights to Berkley Books and the film rights toNe w Line Cinema There's send a submission packet with six sketches, 10 pages each. She was hired shortly after no word on a cast yet, but according to the Gothamist Web site, producers Ted Hope and Ann meeting with "SNL" producer Lome Michaels. However, even before Fey had Carey of "American Splendor" and "The Ice Storm" are eyeing the script, and Kate Hudson is achieved notoriety, she was a student of the acclaimed Second City, where many interested in playing the lead character, Parker. The book is about a TV junkie whose life turns "SNL" cast members first started out. She equates the "SNL" cast to somewhat of a into a TV show when her roommate is kidnapped. Sounds like a perfect movie. members-only club, as everyone is either from Second City or Harvard. Who knows how many of these novels will actually make it to the big screen with all that Being the first female writer at "SNL" made her extremely nervous at first, but the stands between making the deal and production. But it's possible that the resurgence of chick more sketches she wrote, the easier and the more adept at it she became. Although writ- films based on chick literature is a result of many movie studios' failure to produce a hit ing for "SNL" does have its perks, like getting the chance to work with the adorable According to an article by the Wall Street Journal, Paramount has experienced several box office and charming Fallon, Fey says its isn't for everyone. "I've seen so many talented peo- flops in the past two years including 'Taycheck," 'Timeline," and "Beyond Borders." With ple just decide to quit the job. It has to be a personality fit, and for me it is." Among the "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" being such a success, it's no surprise more chick lit filmsar e most popular sketches Fey has written are: Old French Whore, The View, Sully and popping up. What better way to guarantee a hit movie than to make one based on a bestselling Denise, and the Monica Lewinsky skits. book? . Fey also enjoys working with the talent featured on the show, hi the past, "SNL" has featured It's no secret that when Hollywood makes a hit several imitations follow. It's also no Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. "The Mouskateerkids are great" She secret that there's been a lack of original movies. About half the movies released are based especially loved working with Ben Affleck, whom she feels is actually a good sketch artist. on TV shows ("Starsky and Hutch"), cartoons ("Scooby-Doo" and "Garfield"), remakes Fey hopes her film will be liked by audiences. When asked what kind of effect she ("Dawn of the Dead") and of course novels ("Secret Window" and 'Taking Lives"). At the would like her film to have, she jokingly replies, "I wish I could say this film will moment, though, chick lit films are topping box-office sales, and do we really mind when change the world." • recent movie choices have included "Hell Boy" and "The Whole Ten Yards.?" • Be fashion savvy this spring season. Don your "FU" gear, Wed., May 5.

ivinr.fvli'ohscrvcr.voin Arts & Culture The Observer April 22, 2004 'Bombay Dreams' dreams of success By Chris Moeser, FCLC '06 same and the lyrics have no pull or color to STAFF WRITER entice the audience. Even though "Bombay Dreams" does a great job at pre- When most people think of movie stu- senting the music of India's culture, it just dios, award winning actors, and big budget does not stick out or have you humming it films the Hollywood sign creeps across after it is over. their minds, but on the other side of the The set design is beautiful. Filling the globe there is an equally large and busy stage to the brim with eye-catching capital for major motion pictures. The set- ;, scenery. Slums, movie sets, and the ting for a new Broadway musical is Bombay bills are represented on stage. Bombay, India. Over the years, Bombay The set also has a few hidden extras that has become a center for India's movie pro- create the only memorable moments one duction, so big it has deemed itself walks away with. The set rotates and cre- Bollywood. In the new musical "Bombay ates different angels for the audience to Dreams," the world behind the scenes of view the action on stage, and has a graded Bollywood is exposed for all its double center that can be lowered to turn into a dealing, secrecy, and pursuit of the pond with lights and water or raised to almighty dollar. www.asiandubs.net become a streaming fountain during the "Bombay Dreams" follows a poor con "Bombay Dreams" debuted in London after a rough start was a success. number "Shakalaka Baby." artist from the slums of Bombay pursue Just like the music the costumes and bis dream of surpassing his untouchable London's West End was the location of month with the new changes. dance bring the culture of India to the title to become a Bollywood super star, but the unveiling of Webber's "Bombay The book is the major problem. It just stage. Brightly colored and flowing the price of fame is very costly, so much so Dreams." It opened to mixed reviews with has way too many things going on at one sarees, along with large dance numbers, that he must turn his back on the people he London critics sighting problems with too time and never finishes or ties up any depict life in Bombay for the poorest of the loves. many loose ends in the story, but over loose ends along the course of the story. poor up to the richest of the rich. From its small beginnings as just an night shook the negative and built on the For example, the love story is forced into The leads do have their moments and idea from Broadway mastermind Andrew positive. It rapidly became a word-of- the background on occasions by too many breathe a little life into the show, but the show Lloyd Webber and Shekhar Kapur, mouth success. The next step was to move secondary plot lines. Akaash, slum-boy just drags on and runs out of energy. In order "Bombay Dreams" has grown into what it to Broadway, but Broadway is not an turned Bollywood superstar, played by for "Bombay Dreams" to become a hit on some people might see as a show. Webber easy leap and not all would come along Manu Narayan, just seems to be bouncing Broadway it must rework the book and find a tapped composer A.R. Rahman, who has with the move. between these side plots, and the love . way to better bring in and entice the American scored 50 Bollywood movies, and novel- Big changes were made to "Bombay story between he and Priya, played by audience. If these problems are not fixed, then ist/comedienne Meera Syal to write the Dreams" for the Broadway run. A new newcomer Anisha Nagarajan, is forgot- "Bombay Dreams" might just be dreaming book, setting in motion somewhat of a per- cast was assembled, the book was ten. mat it could ever reach the mark of Webber's fect environment to bring the idea to life. reworked by Syal and Thomas Meehan, Akaasfr is jumped between the pursuit Widely known, Webber desired author of Broadway hits "The Producers" of his dream, being double-crossed by Rahman to just take, his successful songs and "Hairspray," and the music and lyrics Priya's father, the great director Madan, "Bombay Dreams" %.>' from his movies and restructure them for changed to better fit an American audi- and glitzy Bollywood actress girlfriend, the musical, but Rahman liad a conflicting ence. Also, Webber, the producer of the Rani, and his desire to save the.slum he Opens April 29 idea. Rahman wanted to create a whole West End production, would not be pro- came from that the story never has a point pie Broadway Theater e ducing the Broadway run. These revamps where any of the side plots are really 1681 Broadway (at 53rd Street) new score rather than rework his already were done to fix the problems with the solved. (212)239-6200 famous hits. After many discussions show, but it might have just created more. Rahman's music toward the beginning Rahman and Webber came to an agree- Previews for the show have since is very different and interesting but as the Running time is two hours 35 min- ment and "Bombay Dreams" was on its begun, and the show opens later this show continues on it all seems to sound the utes, with one intermission way from idea to musical. Why watch 'Arrested Development'?

By Heather Iiebling, FCLC '05 paced jokes. On the other hand, if you've been an avid STAFF WRITER watcher of the show, it's refreshing to have old jokes constantly reappear and delight. The characters' kooky "Arrested Developmen," is the type of intelligent habitual acts are clearly outlandish and bizarre, but this comedy that a true television aficionado would appreci- is what lends to its major appeal. The show is a less con- ate. As I lay on the Hjjor, doubled over from laughing servative version of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and I use after a hilarious half-hour of an amalgamation of insan- the term "conservative" loosely. "Curb" tends to walk ity and hilarity, I had to posit the ultimate question - the thin line of believability, but "Arrested What makes this show the best new comedy that nobody Development" fumbles right across it, with full knowl- is watching? edge that it's doing so. First of all, its stellar cast could replace the troop on Similar to "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Arrested "Saturday Night Live" and nobody would even blink an Development" also opts not to use a laugh track to spice eye. Each of the actors brings a unique brand of come- up the jokes. Many audience members find this unset- dy to the show, raising its level of genius with each new tling, but a critical viewer will tell you otherwise. A addition. show that does not use a laugh track is a show that is not Take veteran actor Jeffrey Tambor, who earned criti- in need of one. Each segment is filled to the brim with cal acclaim with his six-year stint on the "Larry Sanders so many jokes that a laugh track would not only spoil Show." His character, George Bluth, Sr., is the ultimate www.fox.com them, it would interfere with the coming of the next despicable patriarch. Locked up for financial discrepan- The hilarious yet underrated FOX show "Arrested Development" comedic bit. Besides, "The Simpsons" has never used a cies in his real estate development firm, The Bluth hopes to return for a second season. laugh track. Enough said. Company, George is constantly rattling off cruel and Further analysis of the sub-par ratings of this show belittling remarks to his son, Michael (Jason Bateman), (Alia Shawkat), and her cousin (and Michael's son), would suggest that the time slot has been its ultimate who has stepped back into his insidious familial world to George Michael (Michael Cera). Constantly trying to downfall. Airing Sundays at 9:30 p.m. on Fox, the take care of the unpleasantness. impress his cousin, George Michael sputters inane show's visibility is meager. The HBO crowd, who can The Bluth crew, never without their riches, must now and random facts about himself in hopes of peaking handle shows that deviate from the norm, is more than learn to live by the means that Michael deems necessary. her interest. likely watching the second half of "The Sopranos" by With all of their absurd quirks and disputes, madness One of the funniest story lines involves Michael's the time this show rolls around. As for the other demo- and chaos are always amidst the family. There's the brother, George Oscar Bluth (Will Arnett), affectionate- graphic, the ever popular teenagers/mid-lifers group, hilariously riotous marriage of Tobias Funke (David ly known as "Gob," and his new wife, played by the they are most likely tied up with ABC's "Alias," which Cross) and Michael's sister, Lindsay Bluth Funke (Portia incomparable Amy Poehler, who is actually on "SNL." has, over the years, developed a strong cult fan-base. de Rossi). This duo used to write popular jingles for In a recent episode, Gob has decided, after long contem- It's a travesty, but shows go to a 9:30 Sunday night "wellness" drugs, which have since been taken off the plation, to stick with his wife, just as she falls for Tobias slot to die. Hopefully, "Arrested Development" can find market. in a deliciously ironic twist. a regular audience that will help it rise from obscurity. There's also the creepy, pseudo-incestuous rela- Perhaps because of its complex and contrived plots, But until that day comes, we television dorks will have tionship between their daughter, Mae "Maeby" Funke viewers feel as though they can't keep up with the fast- to savor every moment as if it was the last. •

www.rclcohservcr.com The Observer Literary There she goes: A hot summer day By Anonymous CONTRIBUTING WRITER It was like a scene out of one of those silly teen movies. her, we didn't even go to the park to meet our friends. Of .AH of a sudden, everything started to happen in slow course, looking back on .the situation, that wouldn't have motion. A leash, with a small poodle attached to it, pre- made us seem like stalkers, but the fact that we noted the It was the middle of a long stretch of hot summer ceded her. She wore a light blue t-shirt that seemed to be time and place we saw her and went back to the same days. The temperatures were 90 and above for a while made specifically for her body. It wrapped perfectly spot the next day did make us seem like stalkers. and didn't show any signs of dropping. On Brooklyn's around her and showed off her slim body and a chest About twenty7four hours later, after waiting for what Shore Road, it wasn't any cooler. The ocean breeze area that any man would have been happy to have access seemed like an eternity - making believe we were just coming off of New York Harbor had no effect; except to. Her gray biker shorts looked like they were sewed on hanging out on the park bench for nearly an hour or so, for maybe bringing the temperature down about a half- to her. She knew they made her even more attractive, buying ice cream from Good Humor and Mr. Softee degree. they had the word "Hottie" emblazoned in fancy white trucks every time they passed - it happened again. On the right side of the street was the three or four- script lettering across the area covering her butt. The slim body, round in all the right places, with the mile long park and promenade that separated Shore Her smooth, white skin had a slight brown tan that summer tan that you only saw on celebrities, came walk- Road from the Belt Parkway. Trees and benches lined shined in the sun that had been beating down. Her head ing down the staircase again. This time she attracted us one side of the street and were cut off every few blocks was topped off with dirty blonde hair that extended with a tight red t-shirt and black biker shorts. As we to make way for an entrance to the parks and tennis down just past her shoulders.* When she tossed her head watched her from across the street, our necks turned in a courts. On the other side of the street were the tall, around to effortlessly move the hair from her face, it was synchronized motion as she began to walk down the expensive houses and mansions of Bay Ridge. From the perfect teen-movie moment. In the background of block. She got closer to being directly across from us down on the hot street, Matt, Evan, and I could hear the my thought, I could hear the song "There She Goes" and then she started to cross the street, coming toward splashes and giggles of kids hitting the water in their in- playing. "There she goes." It was a perfect moment. us. ground pools and we could smell the scent of people "There she goes again. Racing through my brain..." When she started crossing the street, the teen-movie barbecuing hamburgers and hot dogs behind the houses. We were just standing there, drooling helplessly over moment started up again. In slow motion, her head We had been walking up Shore Road, as we had done a girl, when her poodle noticed us. It stared at us for a turned side to side to look for any cars and when it was just about every other day that summer, on our way to few seconds then barked twice. She turned to see what safe, she made her way across and ended up right in hang out with friends at the park. On this particular day, had bothered the dog and saw us. Before turning away, front of us. She looked at us and remembered the same something the three of us adolescent boys would never she flashed the perfect white smile that you only see in three flabbergasted boys from a day earlier. Her smile forget happened. commercials for toothpaste and teeth-whitening strips. appeared from behind her lips and the song started again In the high-numbered streets of Shore Road, near the She lifted her hand up to give us one of those goodbye- in my head. "There she goes... there she goes again." more exclusive houses that had a view of the Verrazano waves where each finger moved back and form one by "Hey," she said to us: Bridge's span, we saw her. She was the hottest, most one and went off towards the parks to walk her dog. Our eyes lit up. She was talking to us! She invited us beautiful girl that the three of us had ever seen. She As soon as she turned her back on us, the conversa- to meet some of her friends later that night and we all caught our attention from the moment she started to tions started. Matt suggested that someone go up to her exchanged information. Throughout the flirt, smile and descend from the steps of her house. The blue rubber and talk to her, Evan passed the duty on to me. I was too laugh-filled conversation and until she started to walk handball that Matt had been holding and bouncing as we dumbfounded to say anything and all of three of us knew away, the song continued playing in my head. walked suddenly just dropped •from his hand and that nobody would be flirting with that girl on that day. "There she goes again... pulsing through my veins. bounced a few times before rolling away into the street. Out of fear that we would look like stalkers and run into And I just can't contain... this feeling that remains.. ."• As my mother cries Kept secret By Diana lene, PCLC '05 I am eight years old and more confused than ever. LITERARY EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER • I walk over to my mother and she looks at me as if she knew what I was going to ask. Her color "Can you please open the door?" my mother, seems to slowly reappear. She has a small grin I. Rosa, asks me as the doorbell rang. "It's probably on her face, wanting me to believe that every- Remember when you wore thick glasses and had bangs, your father. He should've been home by now." thing is okay. That's just the way my mother is; Before your hair straightened and had blonde streaks My dad was a livery cab driver and usually came she thinks her job in this world is to shield her Before the Tiffany's, Louie Vuitton's and Vivian Tarn's home around 7:30 p.m.; it was about 8:15 p.m.. I children from any harm and help us to never feel You wore Kmart and Prado from my aunty on Canal Street am sitting on the floor in front of my mom as she anything but happiness and joy. "I need to go to combs my hair and watches her nightly dose of the hospital. Your dad was in a terrible accident," II. Spanish soap operas. I love when she combs my she tells me. "What? How?" I ask. "He's going You're kept sexy and erotic for your fifty-something CEO hair a half an hour before I go to bed. It is our to be just fine. I'll call as soon as I know how he With your face whitening creams, French poodle, and white teeth time to talk. She is so caring and it shows in the is doing. Your aunt is coming to stay here with But at the China Club, you still turn red from a sip of your Cosmo. way she brushes my hair. She slowly and gently you," she replies. Her voice is trembling, yet she An Oriental girl, strutting in Jimmy Choo's with bound feet. brushes my hair up into a bun; she was sure this is trying so hard to keep a smile on her face. She was what helped me sleep comfortably at night. is afraid and upset, but tries not to show it III. I open the door and a strange man asks for my because in our eyes she is a brave and tough per- Grandpa was a chef, Grandma was a seamstress mother. I've never seen him before, but his fur- son. Your parents, the corner grocers tell you, "Study hard" rowed eyebrows and wide dark eyes make me let I- go over to a corner and sit there, stunned. I But what's a degree when the white man has a fetish? him into my home. He takes my mother aside, see my tears dripping onto my hands, but I can't I've seen the high school yearbook, I know who you are. away from my sister, brother and me, and secret- feel them because I am completely numb. I see ly speaks to her. She immediately turns pale as my mother look at me, turn around and walk into rv. • ' the man comfortingly puts his hand on her shoul- her room. I wait a second and run after her. I see I'm not at mad at you. . • der. "What is going on?" I think. Why does my her crying. My mother is crying. Now I know mom look like an albino with black hair and why why she never cries, or at least not in front of me. does this man have his hand on her shoulder? It hurts to see my mother cry, especially since I My mother looks drained; she expresses no emo- know I can't do anything to console her. I go Fog and tions. I've never seen her like this. She's a over and give her a hug. I hand a tissue to wipe strong woman. I've never even seen my mother the tears off of her face. The image of my coura- cry, not even at her father's funeral. I always ask geous mother is beginning to fade. She actually darkness her why she never cries. Her response stays the gets scared once in a while and cries; it was a nor- By Christian Gonzalez, FCLC '04 same: "I just can't." I get a knot in my throat, mal thing to do. At that moment, we connect. CONTRIBUTING WRITER but I can't cry. It runs in my family. I hear my Emotionally, we are at the same level, making mom ask the man, "Is he alright? Is he alive? this situation more comforting. It helps knowing Fog and darkness descend and suspend i t Please tell me he's, alive." The man replied, that my mom and I feel exactly the same way. As The lanterns in a thick void "He's alive." Is he conscious? Who almost my mother, she is always above me; finally, we Like the night sky with stars. died? 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unow.fclcobservcr.com April 22, 2004 The Observer So who'll be this year's NBA champ? Playoffs set to offer drama, suspense By Matt Chaprales, FCLC '05 is another thing completely. Let us not-forget that be rekindled. Only two years ago, the Kings and Lakers STAFF WRITER Indiana was the three-seed last year and got run off the played one of the epic series of this era. The Lakers pre- court by Boston in six games. The Pacers are still one vailed in Sacramento in overtime in Game 7. Just like in year away from being a Finals team again. MLB, where the powers-that-be silently pray for Red As we embark on the second season of professional As for the Western Conference, which has undergone Sox-Yankees in the ALCS, so to are David Stern et al basketball, better known as the NBA Playoffs, many its own facelift from last season, look for great playoff hoping that this rivalry take on new proportions. And it teams are gearing up for what they believe will be a basketball right from the beginning. Topping the reshuf- will. And the winner will become the new NBA championship push. A handful of other teams are relish- fled West are the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by MVP- Champion. ing the experience of postseason basketball in itself. frontrunner, Kevin Garnett. Throw in the Memphis The most difficult part in all this is attempting to ana- And finally, there are a few teams in the NBA's "L- Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets and you have an answer lyze these two teams. Sacramento was the best team in Eastern" Conference that are left resorting to basketball to the question resonating in Portland and Utah: what the the NBA, before swooning just as their best player, Chris platitudes in order to justify their status as playoff teams. bleep happened this year? Webber, returned from injury/suspension. The only That being said, the good news for the East this year The West is just that good, and that much better than explanation is that the rest of the team had become is that there are three superior teams that will make for the East (I have to reiterate that point whenever possi- accustomed to playing without their star. But the fact is some palatable playoff basketball. The bad news for the ble). For this reason, it is unfortunate for the likes of that they will not beat L.A. without Webber running the Eastern Conference is that this year's field is collective- Memphis, Pallas, Houston, and Denver. Yes, they hap- show. ly worse than last year. Yes, it is hard to imagine, but pen to be the bottom four teams in the West, but, with the As for the Lakers, one need not be a basketball fan to true nevertheless. The bottom half of the Eastern brack- exception of Dallas, none of these teams have a chance know that they have had more drama off the court than et would not even rank in the top 10 in the West. In other of advancing, regardless of seeding. The Mavericks are on this year. Between Kobe Bryant's court case, Karl words, there will be some very poor first round match- just as good, if not better, than their Western Conference Malone's injury, Gary Payton's complaints, and ups. runner-up squad from last year. The only difference is Shaquille O'Neal's nationally televised profanity, the However, once Indiana, New Jersey, and Detroit that they have dropped from the league's best road team Lakers have been the story of the league so far. And they advance to the semifinals, the East will actually play host to one of the worst Not a good thing for a team that have only strung together a few stretches of good bas- to some entertaining playoff basketball (as opposed to must start the playoffs away from home. ketball. last year when the Nets posted a 12-1 record en route to So it will come down to the top four battling it out in However, chemistry (the antithesis of this Laker the NBA Finals). The Nets and Pistons are slated to the West. While this has undoubtedly been an outbreak team) has unique ways of manifesting itself. And this meet in the second round, and that series will be a far cry season for Garnett and Minnesota, they will not be play- year, the Lakers are hungry. This team is going to come from the four straight New Jersey took from Detroit last ing for the championship. They have yet to win a single out of nowhere and play the type of basketball that the year. Rasheed Wallace has thrived in his new home, postseason series in their existence; to expect three entire country has been expecting all season. Shaq is Tayshaun Prince is a year older, and the Pistons are hot would be ludicrous. As for the Spurs, they are the going to play angrier than ever, Kobe more passionately If Detroit conquers the Jersey demons, then they will be defending champs and thus have a bull's eye on their than ever. And Malone and Payton, both in the twilight in the Finals. foreheads. They will surely make a run, but not all the of their careers, will do the rest. They may have won Indiana, on the other hand, is a vastly improved team way. Without David Robinson around to make a big three of the last four championships, but this year's from last season. They are collectively more mature and shot, or pull down a vital rebound, the Spurs are not as Lakers want it more than ever. Sorry, Sacramento, you have won 60. games. Nothing else need be said. complete a team as they were last year. just may have to endure another painful loss in Game Whether or not that translates into a deep postseason run What remains is the NBA's greatest rivalry begging to seven at Staples. • Down with the orange and the blue NHL Drops the puck on the Knicks make first playoff ^appearance since '01 > v playoffs By Mark Dsriemian, FCLC '06 By Rich Savino, FCLC '04 part of postseason play, with 14 consecutive STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER appearances, until the NBA's most intriguing franchise slipped into the Eastern Conference's There has been no NFL football on television for several months, .the abyss. Jim Dolan + Scott Layden + Don baseball season has just started, and the NBA is preparing to start the There is much division when it comes to the Chaney - Jeff Van Gundy = the 2001-02 sea- playoffs. This can only mean one thing. It is time for the NHL Stanley New York sports fan. The Mets and the son's 30-52 record, followed by the 2002-03 Cup Playoffs. ' Yankees. The Rangers and the Islanders. The campaign's 37-45 mark. Every year the NHL provides its fans with exciting playoffs, one of Jets and the Giants. Even the Brooklyn The 2003-04 season began with the same the most exciting and hard-fought tournaments in all of sports, with 16 Cyclones and the Staten Island Yankees. dim outlook. How would Allan Houston's bum teams all trying to win the same thing, the one and only, Stanley Cup. Nothing grips the city more, however, than a knee hold up? Could Antonio McDyess return There is only one Stanley Cup and you only get to keep it for the year, New York Knicks postseason run. "GO NY GO to form? Keith Van Horn for Latrell Sprewell? then it goes back and you have to win it all over again. NY GO" painted in orange and blue on the Let's not forget Don Chaney's lifetime con- For all the teams involved, the playoffs are like a whole new season. street pavement on Seventh Avenue. Madison tract. Hockey is a game where anything can happen. It does not matter if you Square Garden abuzz in late April and May. As crazy as it may sound, all of those ques- are the first seed in the Eastern conference or the eighth seed in the West. Game 7s. Mental replays of John Starks' left- tion marks seem like distant memories. Allan Everyone has the same chance of wining the Cup. handed baseline dunk over Horace Grant and Houston's health may still remain a mystery, Last year the Western Conference's eighth seed, the Anaheim Mighty Michael Jordan. Charles Smith's inability to but New York has regained some relevancy. Ducks, surprised everyone by advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals. They put Chicago away. Greg Anthony draining a The turning point — Dec. 22, 2003 — Isiah started off by sweeping the favored Detroit Red Wings, the team who is left wing three, throwing a celebratory punch in Thomas replaces Scott Layden as team presi- the favorite to win it all once again this year. The Ducks advanced all the the direction of Phil Jackson, the Knicks final- dent and GM. Of the Knicks' 15 current roster •way to Game 7 of the finals only to lose to the New Jersey Devils. ly slipping past the Michael Jordan-less Bulls. spots, only seven players remain from the sea- So what series can be expected to give its audiences a nice surprise Reggie's 4th quarter heroics. Patrick Ewing's son's start. With the additions of Stephon this year? In the West, the series are, for the most part, evenly matched. put back against the Pacers. Patrick Ewing's Marbury, Anferaee Hardaway, Moocme Norris The Eastern Conference is also expected to be just as difficult to pre- missed lay-up against the Pacers. The 1994 and Tim Thomas via trade; along with the sign- dict. The Tampa Bay NBA Finals. Starks' 2-for-18. Allan Houston's ings of Vin Baker and DerMarr Johnson; -the Lighting and the Islanders are evenly matched, although the Islanders running jumper off the front rim, backboard activation of rookie Michael Sweetney; the fir- seem to be slight underdogs to the first-seeded Lightning. The Boston vs. and in. L.J.'s miracle four point play that sent ing of head coach Don Chaney and the hiring Montreal series and the Toronto vs. Ottawa can go cither way as well, the Garden into frenzy. The 1999 NBA Finals. of Lenny Wilkehs, Isiah has reclaimed some of with each team having a legitimate case of winning. The series to watch The NBA on NBC... the New York spotlight for the Knicks. in the East is the New Jersey-Philadelphia series. Philadelphia has Jordan. So as the Garden crowd embraces this most played well all season and is one of the favorites to win it all, but they Miller. recent band of brothers, remember those who drew a difficult first-round match-up in the defending champions. The Olajuwon. took us all on an emotional rollercoaster, never Devils have had their share of difficulties during the season but they Mourning. delivering that elusive NBA title. No, these know how to win in the playoffs (three Stanley Cup titles in the last nine The memories of jubilation, heartbreak and aren't the 1993-94 Knicks or even the 1998-99 years). amazement have been on hiatus for two sea- squad that embarked on such an improbable So who should we look out for in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs? In, sons since Vince Carter's Raptors bounced the journey. They certainly aren't the 1969-70 and the western conference you have the usual, Detroit, Colorado, and Dallas. Knicks out of the playoff picture in the first 1972-73 NBA champs. These are Isiah's The Eastern conference is a bit more competitive. Most of the first round in 2001. • Knicks, with no real expectations, only a chance round games in the East can go either way. So will one of the top teams Now, playoff basketball has returned to to carry the city on their shoulders. The ride win or will a Cindcrplla team, such as the Nashville Predators, or San Madison Square Garden, the Mecca of basket- may be short, it may stall even before it starts, Jose Sharks, like the'Ducks last year conic out of nowhere and feel the ball. New York had been accustomed to being but the opportunity is there for the taking. • glory of the Cup? •

iiucw.fvlcohsvrvvr.com Sports Jarrell-Wright shooting for the NBA Continued from front page Jarrell-Wright. "A couple of times we were benched because things weren't going right on the court, but that was all a learning experience." Jarrell-Wright does agree Jarrell-Wright averaged 18 points per game as a junior with the plans that Whittenburg has for Fordham. "He's and was nominated as a McDonald's preseason Ail- trying to get that team to the level that he envisioned," American. But during the fall of his senior year, he tore said Jarrell-Wright. "Making people in administration his ACL and had surgery on his left knee. Despite hav- realize that this can be on of the top teams in the country." ing to sit out most of his senior year, Jarrell-Wright was On March 3, Jarrell-Wright played in his final game at recruited by many colleges, including Seton Hall, Xavier, the Rose Hill gym. Fordham beat La Salle, 83-75. Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Providence College. He chose Whittenburg praised his senior guard. "Look at Mark Providence, a Big East power school. today," said Whittenburg. "He finally understood. He "I flat put hated it," Jarrell-Wright said. "I made that had 17 points, six assists, and no turnovers. No decision because of my family, not even thinking that I turnovers, that's a miracle in itself. Mark's been having have to endure what goes on up there by myself." After problems with handling the ball and decision-making. I his first year he decided to transfer to Fordham, but left think after one year you can get all that out. They under- his parents in the dark. "When I transferred I didn't tell stand what we are trying to do." them until I said, 'I need a ride to school,'" said Jarrell- Jarrell-Wright suffered three more injuries to his left Wright. "They said, 'What are you talking about?' And I knee while at Fordham, all requiring surgery, with the last said, 'I'm going to Fordham.' I told them I would never one forcing him to sit on the bench for eight games of his let them make a decision like that again." final year. "In defense of Mark," said Whittenburg, "I Jarrell-Wright was drawn to Fordham because of then think that we would have had a better season, but he went head coach, Bob Hill, who had guided the New Yori out with that knee early on. He was playing terrific and Knicks, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs. "He was now he's getting back into that groove." used to coaching men, not boys, so his whole approach According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, in was different," said Jarrell-Wright. Hill and school 2003 only 42 percent of college men's basketball players Courtesy of Mark Jarrell-Wright administrators severed ties after the 2002-03. season, a graduated. Being the corcaptain of the team, After four successful years with the year that the men's basketball team had the worst record Whittenburg expects him to set an example for the young Rams, Jarrell-Wright hopes to catch on in Fordham University history at 2>-26. Jarrell-Wright teammates when it comes to the importance of an educa- with a team in the NBA. had just completed his junior year. tion. "Mark's going to graduate," he said. "That's impor- After coming to Fordham, Jarrell-Wright began a tant to me as well. One day we are going to be winning Jarrell-Wright "There will never be a player that shoots friendship with fellow teammate Michael Haynes, with a lot, but I want these kids to graduate." 100 percent ever! So I think you have to work on every- whom he was the co-captain with for two years. They Jarrell-Wright is looking forward to the challenges that thing." quickly bonded, both being from New Jersey, and lay ahead on the court. He is anxiously awaiting a formal Although Jarrell-Wright is focused on a professional became known as the M & M boys. Their chemistry on invitation to attend this summer's NBA summer league basketball career, he has plans for his future beyond play- the court was obvious. "I just love playing with him," camp•— a chance that many college athletes dream of. ing the game. "I want to open a sports agent firm," he said Haynes. "We are known as the 'fast break duo."' "I won't lie to myself; as of right now I have to get my said. "I want to be the head of marketing at Nike." Like One of Haynes' favorite moments came during a game body right in order to play at that level," he said. "I have many professional athletes, Jarrell-Wright looks forward against Temple, when he setup a behind-the-back pass to get my legs stronger. Playing with that kind of pain to being able to give back to the community that he came that connected to Jarrell-Wright's slam-dunk. like I played through the whole season, you can't do that from. "I would like to open up other businesses, in the Their friendship'grew off the court as well. "He's my playing at that level." Newark area — things that we don't have like gyms, brother," said Haynes. "I tell him everything. He knows Jarrell-Wright is currently involved in an intense rehab good facilities, a boys club," he said. "The kids rarely more about me than my mother does. I am there for him and workout routine that consists of strengthening his have a place to play. They should have all-day access to and he's there for me." knee in a pool program, working against his own body the gym —• why not? That's 100 more kids you don't New Head Coach Dereck Whittenburg brought a dif- weight. He also works out at the gym and continues to have to worry about running around the streets, getting ferent style of coaching, and adjustments for the seniors improve his game. "I don't think [any part of the game] hit by cars or getting involved in-gangs, which has been were difficult. "We didn't always see eye-to-eye," said can reach the level of excellence in basketball," said growing rapidly in my neighborhood." • Men's tennis, stuck at 10 Week of April 5- Tennis team notches tenth place finish for second consecutive year April 12 By Jennifer Mammnna, PCLC '06 STAFF WRITER SCOREBOARD Ram Rarnblings ROSE HILL — It was a rough season for the Men's By Vin Gurrieri, FCLC '05 Tennis squad, as the Fordham Rams finished second to last SPORTS EDITOR at the Atlantic 10 Conference on April 9. While the title was taken by Richmond with a 4-1 victory over George Baseball: Washington, the Rams stayed mired in tenth place for yet Fordham 13 - New York Tech 5 another season. Hofstra 17-Fordham 4 "Everything depends on everybody," said Rams' Head Wagner 9 - Fordham 7 Coach Bob Hawthorn, as Fordham fell to Duquesne, with straight losses in the doubles, and only one win by'freshman *A-10 Conference Games* Ben Ehrman in the sixth singles with sets of 6-1 and 6-4. Fordham 4 - Richmond 3 (8 inn.) "It's a young team," said Hawthorne before that final Richmond 5 - Fordham 4 match. "There are bound to be bumps in the road, but we're Richmond 5 - Fordham 4 , trying hard." The men's hard work showed through after s Baseball team record.';JM7-1(4-5) bouncing back from a full defeat by the University of Dayton on opening day with a victory over La Salle. The win put the fordhamsports.net Softball: team in the running for the ninth place spot if they could The 2003-04 Fordham men's tennis team, which fin- Fordham 4 - Seton Hall 1 •• defeat Duquesne, but, despite the effort, they lost in the end. ished in tenth-place in the Atlantic 10 conference. Seton Hall 1-Fordham 0 Fordham's final standing was a disappointment, but the Fordham 7 - Wagner 0 team's performance throughout the season earned the recog- going to come from a young, active recruiting program, Fordham 2 - Wagner 2 nition of certain players. Phil Bednarczyk, a sophomore on which the coaches are now focusing on. "We are a tight knit Fordham 3 - Fairfield 0 the team, was named the Atlantic 10 Men's Tennis Rookie of group. We all have to get along and be cooperative. It's Fairfield 4 - Fordham 3 (8 inn.) the Week for March 15. Junior Mark Carducci was named about team effort." Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Week on April 6. Hopeftilly for the team, the new players will break away *A-10 Conference Games* * •'•*•*»-••*- *"* The team's first player in singles and doubles, freshman from the tenth place spot that Fordham now claims for two LaSalle 1 - Fordham 0 Mike Rosato, was deemed "outstanding" by Hawthorn. consecutive seasons. "We have to look at all the teams," Fordham 11-LaSalle 3 According to the coach, the strength of the Fordham team is said Hawthorn, "We're anxious for a victory." • Softball team record: 25-14-1 (3-3)

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