VOLUME 78, ISSUE 6 For the Students and the Community November 13, 2000 Honors College Prvsident Speaks at Leadership Weekend

Gets Approval By Adam Ostaszewski "The department has not had 3. great News Editor history at Baruch- in fact it's had a bad one." said Regan. "Mv goal is to Baruch and Beyond ~ - ~ Addressing a crowd of more than strengthen it." Regan even alluded to By Edward Ellis roo student leaders at the 17th annu­ the department's initiative to add a Contributing Writer al Leadership Weekend. Baruch Caribbean Studies department. President Edward Regan responded The president also addressed sever­ The City University of New York to the recent controversy surrounding al other issues on a wide variety of has begun recruiting 100 students to the resignation ofBlack and Hispanic topics. ranging from the new building participate in the first-ever Honors Studies Department Chair Arthur to fundraising to his vision for set College. The $5 million project is _._---Lewin.~ Baruch. to begin in the fall 200I. The pro­ Regan failed to address the resigna- Regan expects that Baruch wi II gram will target students with at tion of Lewin, but mentioned the continue to improve in every way. He .least a 1350 SAT score in addition to recent resignation on another profes­ noted that the SAT scores of incom­ other criteria: sor of the same department. "She ing freshmen. as well as starting Members of the Honors College resigned against my urging," said salaries for Baruch graduates are on will study at Baruch. Brooklyn. City, Regan, referring to Professor Martha the rise. Regan sees Baruch continu­ Hunter and Queens senior colleges Vega. Lewin recently told The Ticker ing along "on the same trajectory we and receive special benefits. includ­ that the president asked for his resig­ are on now. ing free tuition. a laptop computer, a nation for reasons which he could not Regan announced plans to solve $7.500 "academic spending disclose. He did say. however. that he Baruch's infamous problem: a lack­ account", and privileged access to did not believe the reasons that were ing sense of community and campus New York's cultural attractions. such presented to him. atmosphere. "We are recruiting (three as Carnegie Hall. . In response to student concerns competing student teams] from the It is unclear how this initiative will about the future of the department, City College Urban Architecture fit into existinghonorsprograms. Rega~. indicated that all three Department for a competition for Critics of the Honors College attempts to meet with the depart­ finding the best way to build a cam­ argue that such lavish spending to ment's remaining three professors pus environment," said Regan. Baruch President Edward Regan speaks to students during a Town benefit such a small group (about were unsuccessful. According to With the arrival of the new acade­ Meeting at the 17th annual L'eadership Weekend, held in Pawling, NY. Lewin, the president cancelled all Regan commented on a variety of issueS. (photol Hubert Re~es) mic complex and end of the 18th and three meetings. See HONORS, Page 7 See PRESIDENT, Page 7 Newly-Leased Suildiitg Dredges Up·More Space Problems

Information Center offers forms direct them' upstairs where they can Information from the different offices at Baruch. speak to someone confidentially," In addition. the Information Center said Castillo. Center or will process these forms. Such forms Vice-President Sam Johnson agrees include add/drop. change of address. with Castillo's reasoning. "As a gen­ Admissions and petition for graduation. This will eral information center, privacy is Center? eliminate the problems of students not needed," said Johnson. Privacy going back and forth from office to only becomes an issue when the dis­ Part 2 a/Space Race Series office. The Information Center is cussion is about financial records. being started by Jim Murphy, The purpose of the information Director of Admissions and center is to prevent students from By Vanessa Witenko Financial Aid. running around to different offices, Sews Editor Currently there is the Information however placing the information Desk in the lobby of the Newman center in another building, where stu­ Baruch has acquired more space. Library, which handles the tasks. dents would not normally. pass and questions have been raised to the The question was raised as to why through. creates another stop for stu­ proper allocation of space, and the the Information Desk needs to be dents. true purposes of the allocated space. moved into a separate building. and "The current location is good. A new leased building will be locat­ called the Information Center. because there is a lot of traffic here." ed at 137 E. 25 ST.. West of the According to Murphy the current said Castillo. Students who enter the William and Anita Newman Library. location raises problems for student's building must pass the Information The building is an addition to site B privacy. Desk. It is more convient for stu­ (the new building across the street "The location for the information dents. The Information Desk caT\ eas­ from the Newman Library). desk has terrible acoustics. This rais­ ily direct the students upstairs to the Construction of 137 E. 25 ST. build- es privacy issues. because when con­ correct office, and if there is a prob­ ling is expected to begin in versing at the information desk one lem, the desk is in a convenient ' lDecember. and the first and third must continuously raise their voice in enough location for the students to ltloors are scheduled to open in order to bee-heard," said Murphy. return for further direction and infor­ Spring 200 I. Not all agree with Murphy's rea­ mation. The building consists of nine soning. "I have no difficulty hearing The expected Information Center in floors. which will be leased: howev­ students. it's the library [where] most 137 E 25 St. building will have four er the second and fourth floor have students speak low.". said Mildred offices and two telemarketing rooms. not been leased to Baruch. Amongst Castillo Information Desk coordina­ The occupancy of the offices still the nine floors will be a Health tor. need to be determined.. but are - Center. Information Center. Office lI Castillo does not believe the ques­ expected to be initially distributed ! for International Students, and addi­ tions asked need privacy. The major­ among Admissions and Financial tional conference rooms. ity of questions that the Information Aid. The first floor will be the penna­ Desk answers concern deadlines and One telemarketing room will be The front entrance of the new leased buDding at -1·37 E. 25 St. While the nent location of the Information requirements. "If I notice the topic added space of the new building Is welcomed; tau_ concerning what Center and the Health Center. The is becoming _m()r~~()nal I will See STUDENTS, Page 3 offlces wilt occupy the building have been ralsecL·(PhotoNanessa WIenko)

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- -- _. _. - _. ~ .,- '-DOOo-'·~.- ~ phone system will resolve the problems that limits it's service to incoming Baruch students. -- ·r--.-·.--.·f -. -' '1\ many people encounter when trying to call "People coming into the school are only a ./'"t.~ ;0 . Baruch. Such problems include callers con­ quarter of the students who are at the school," ~ 1 ,. '-i ._-_._: ....-_...,1 .- "1I stantly being transferred to different offices and said Junior, Moab Son. "I use the Registrar's Site of new ,- -0.0-0-0 .- ~... _.l ifthe call is' not answered then the call is trans­ more than the Admissions, and I have only used .. - ... ," -' .- ,- ! ferred again to a mailbox, which usually is the Admissions once." The frequency of -, ,._ ~ ·-1 --- ~ ....- \ filled and then disconnects the caller. The 'Healtcare cen-. -... Admission's use is minimal by student's phone call is never answered and the callends responses. ter located at by 'discolUlection from Baruch. . Senior Vmny Berba bas. used Admissions Murphy understands the current phone sys­ once, and USG Vice-President Bralio Medina this end ofthe.. . rem's problems and offers a solution to the has never nsed Admissions. The question still problem with a new phone system. "The phone remains ifAdmissions services needs to be on new building~·. system stinks," said Murphy "I want a real, live the first floor and d.0C!; it truly fulfills the needs person to answer the phone call." ofBaruch students? The conference The new phone system would have a human Students did not hesitate to give their recom­ being answering the phone, instead of a com­ mendations on what staould beon the first floor. rooms located on! puter. The operator will not transfer the phone "A halfpriced Starbucb, with lots ofcouches," ,I• call, until the transferred call is answered. This said Berba. this flooras.-well-. wiUprevent..caUers-from beiag-discenaected. "¥~ lots ofcouches and a TV that shows According to Murphy, the first year initial set movies. They have tllat at NYU," said Senior as on the 3, 8 and up for the phone system would cost $170,000 Jeffrey San Jose. including staff: In order to meet the demand of The backside ofthe tirst floor will be the per­ 10 floors will be phone calls six people would be needed to manent location of the Health Center. The answer phones during peak hours(Mon.-Fri. blueprints indicate three exam rooms, one used as confer- 10a.m.-3p.m.). Currently there is no financial office, one storage room, and a reception area. support for the phone bank system and the staff There are some problems with the design ofthe ence rooms for the to answer phones. Health Center. The plans fail to recognize Exam rooms { Students responded to the necessity of a new CUNY's minimum standards for the college's first two years. ' If.Q;=*=~p;;ii;iiiii~ .phone system. "It's ridiculous, you never get a Health Centers. According to CUNY's mini­ and doctor's direct person or a direct answer, they transfer mum standards CUNY colleges are required to they go unused: you all over the place," said Fatima Ali, club "provide a resting area," The blueprints of the offices will be member ofMulticultural and Student to Student Health Center do not indicate a resting area. : .~.-.~ they may become club. The design of the Health Center is smaller in yo~ . . located along "They put on hold for 15 minutes; I have comparison to other CUNY colleges. ~ offices. to go to work. there are other things I need to do Lehman's Health center has four exam rooms. -\ this stretch. instead of waiting on the phone," said Senior one consultation room"one lab, two office. 120 Tonya Simmons. square ft. for medical records, one reception Althouah it will When the students were informed of the pos­ area, one waiting, two toilets, one general stor­ "--' sibility of a new phone system their replies age. one janitor's closet, for a total of 1590 be the were filled with excitement. square ft. The allocated space is based on a stu­ -- .\ "That would be very nice," said Ali. dent population of 3,000 students. New York Tllis section "Very cool, something needs to be done about Tee has four exam rooms, storage room, con­ Information the phones," said Simmons. ference room, medical record room, two bath­ ofthe third !.. The other telemarketing-room' willbea tab for rooms' memcaTrecoraroom~-ah

; . ..-...-....,"':::-.i.t:.::.:_ : The UAPC processes all applications includ­ said Carlos Cortez. These are some issues ing freshman and transfer students, and it also being raised about the ground floor of 137 E. 25 advises students on the different CUNY col­ St., however the other eight floors must not be leges, and can provide information for perspec­ neglected. tive students. The third floor has been allocated to the office Murphy explained the reason for the admis­ of International Students, who are very pleased sions center's need to be on the first floor. "I've to be moving into 137 E. 25 ST. "We are very had many students complain because they were happy with the results. We can't wait to move stopped at the turnstile, and there has been dif­ in," said Stephen E. Goldberg, Director, of ficulty for interested students who have chil­ International Student Service Center. dren to be permitted pass the turnstile," said "Currently students have to stand in the hall­ Murphy. way while waiting," saidGoldberg, In the 137 He further commented that admissions coun­ E. 25 ST., there will be a reception area where selors also have recruitment quotas and CUNY students can sit while waiting. Central sets certain standards for enrollment at ' The remaining floors have two conference the college. rooms per floor. "The first year (2001) will be CUNY central gives the budget for each used as conference rooms, and if they go, CUNY College and based on the budget each unused there is a possibility of the conference / school sets certain admissions criteria, which rooms becoming offices," said Fred Waldner, helps determine the 'number of students enter­ Baruch'sArchitect for 137 E. 25 St. building.. ing into the college. There is no possibility of the conference .'. -.. "The president sets the seat requirements," rooms becoming ciassrooms, because the lessor c: said Ronnie McFadden, Director ofEnrollment explicitly stated that he does not want' a heavy EO Center at the Office ofAdmissions Center, "the flow ofstudent traffic. -0.. c standards are set by each college each year." . According toA~UP&Prj)v.ostMymaC~"it ·co '----+--..,..~e=-=se= 200Qen'roiI~· ~ -e, ..number forBaruch'sfall .should not to 'dIfficult for students voice to ment was 2,750 new students, 1,500 were trans­ be heard," however no students were consulted fer students and 1,250 were freshman. The on the design ofthis'new leased building. actuall number ofadmitted students were 1,703 . . -. President Edward Regan .supports all active transfer students and 1,325 freshmen for a total involvement by stUdents on what needs to be in of 3,028 new Baruch students. This past year the new leased building. Regan recommended there was a 15% increase in enrollment and 'a 'Student Move Coordinator, This would allow extra 278 students over the set goal for admis­ students to give input on the design ofthe new sion. This was accomplished while admissions lease building.. remained on the eighth floor. At present time there is no Student Move The majority of students use the Registrar's Coordinator. 4 TICKER NEWS NOVEMBER 13, 2000 ~-_~CI

By Ijeoma Matthew can go to the Health Center, where they may be Senior StaffWriter referred to medical centers like Brooklyn Hospital and the Beth Israel Singer Division. This month, the Baruch College Health In addition to condom distribution during Center is promoting safe sex and STD aware­ club hours, the Health Center urges students to ness among the student population. For the come in every Friday to procure a safe sex entire mont 0 ovem er, e ea n er has planned a long list of activities to help 30th of November, Elyssa Brachfeld, the spread the word about the importance of prac­ Community Outreach Coordinator for Beth ticing safe sex. Israel Medical Center. will be at Baruch to con­ In a joint effort with the Office of Student duct a STD Awareness workshop in room 1542 Life. the Health Center will be distributing con­ at 360 PAS from 12:30 to 2:30. The efforts by doms in room 1542 of the 360 PAS building the Health Center to promote safe sex will cul­ every Thursday during Club Hours (12:30 to minate with World AIDS Day on December 1st. 2:30p.m). Refreshments will also be served. This is a day of remembrance for the millions Students are encouraged to drop by to have a who have died from AIDS. as well as those still drink and pick up a safe sex packet as well as living with the terrible disease. literature about STDs. The Health Center is also extending its Ignorance about the dangers of unprotected women's health awareness into this month. sex is not an option in this age of sexually Every other Monday will be reserved for activ­ transmitted diseases (STDs) such as AIDS and ities and discussion on women's health issues. I Herpes. Concerned With student health, the On the 13th, the Center will provide students Baruch College Health Center is making an with an opportunity to learn more about gyne­ effort to ensure that all Baruch students have an cological and breast exams and on the 27th, opportunity to learn about the dangers of students can learn more about birth control. unprotected sex. November is also a prime time to discover if 3USINESS TO BUSINESS "People need to know how to protect them­ one's family is eligible for free or low cost selves:' said Francine Anderson, Health Center health insurance. Under the new state spon­ ~~~~~~~ ~u~~~~~, ADVERTISING SOCIETY, f Coordinator. Anderson feels that educating and sored program, Child Health Plus, children November is STD Awareness Month. With the help of the Office of Student Life, the I AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION AND THE protecting oneself against STDs should be of (under the age of 19) ofCUNY students may be Healthcare Center will try to spread safe sex awareness throughout the month. the utmost importance to every student. qualified to receive this important service from family would pay for the insurance is depen- November is full of great opportunities for L_~E~~~OW~mffi~~N~~~IDttJ~~7---~ "We want students to focus on safe sex," said the City of New York. It.is estimated that as dent on the family's monthly income. In some Baruch students. This month, there are more Anderson. She recommends that students visit many as 40.000 CUNY students have children cases, free health insurance is available for than enough incentives for students to be proac­ the Health Center In room III ofthe 46 E. 26th who may be eligible for this coverage. qualified families. For more information about tive about their health and to educate them­ Street building to learn more about this impor­ The program covers physicians exams, child Child Health Plus, students should visit the selves. The Baruch College Health Center is the excitin;} lcrg-term career tant health issue as well as to have STD testmg care, immunization. prescription and non-pre­ Baruch Health Center for a brochure or call the the place on campus where students can go to q;p:atunities tlBt exist done. If a student finds that he or she is in need scription drugs as well as many other measures New York State Department of Health Hotline get the information they need to make know1- .": .:'~:::~:r:~: ~~=-. ... _ of medical assistance concerning STDs. they ofpreventative care for children. The amount a at 1-800-698-4KIDS. edgeable decisions about their health. tbroughout the nation in cable TV ane-an-ane with representatives fran lead;ng natiooal cable TV arganizaticns, i.n:l.trlin]": Dance Connections Brings Samba to Baruch Co.rrt TV, E!, Fax: Family Ch3nnel, Lifetirre, By Arianne Lewin continues to run it. MIV, VHl, TV Land, Nickelodeon, CNOC, Contributing Writer "The notion behind this is that dance is a very MSNBC, important dement of culture:' said Anselmo. On Thursday November Znd, even the most who is also a member of the Women of Color dedicated accountants let down their hair, loos­ Network. The program had a Latin flair to it, ened their ties. and swayed to the rhythms of which helped tie it into Hispanic and Puerto

Samba w hen the popular Latin bana Grupo I Rican Heritage Months Saveiro performed at Baruch College. The The program is funded by the Office of ------.. -... ._-----_... ..-...------event. which took place in room 1422 of the Student Development. The money that goes to 360 PAS building, drew at least a hundred stu­ Dance Connections is earmarked for "Special cents Projects", and originally comes from the Grupo Saveiro has been performing regular­ Baruch College Fund. according to VIce I) at universities, libraries, clubs and restau­ President of Student Development Samuel rants, and IS well known within New York's Johnson The Women ofColor Network and the Brazilian community. "They're the best: every­ SEEK society also help fund the program. body knows them:' said Anna Croyoe. a while The TIcker pays for promotions. Each Baruch student event costs any\\ here from $600 to $1000. While the band performed, dancers from the Baruch's faculty recognizes the importance of Samba Society taught students some baSIC Dance Connections. and other such programs steps, and Dancer Marcos Leite lectured on the ESL Professor Gregory Munna brought his origins of Samba while teaching. "A lot of It IS class to the performance. '"I wanted them to basic tango. believe it or not:' he said between experience American culture. and Brazilian stacatto calls of "forward. back. together.' culture is part of American Culture:' Munna Leite went on to describe that Samba and said. Dancers from the samba Society teach Baruch students how to move to the sounds of Tango are similar because of the geographic Dance Connections is currently planning Samba. The Lating band Grupo saveiro performed last week at the school as part of the proximity of Brazil and Argentina. events for Black History Month. The next ail' Dance Connections program. (Photol Arianne LeWin) Flushed from dancing, student Annie event will be a demonstration and lesson in Hermida took a seat and said, "It was great, It Capoeira, the Brazilian combative dance and was fun, I actually learned some steps.' martial art. Meanwhile. the hunt is on for a This event is part ofa series ofdance perfor­ suitable Doc-Wop band. mances and demonstrations called Dance ..It's a small thing but it seems to be growing Connections. The program, which began three and there seems to be interest and energy years ago, aims to expand students' cultural around it. said Johnson. "Anytime something horizons by exposing them to various forms of attracts that kind of attention we watch it. ethnic dance. Dr. Angela Anselmo, who That's a cue for us that we should probably be directs the SEEK program at Baruch, first pro­ doing more of it." posed the ,Dance Connections program and ••

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A laser prJn er or Development Samuel Johnson, who also spoke ket, Regan respoded by saying that identifies the price of an inkjet? at the meeting. "Pass time between classes will himself with Baruch when amongst business also decrease because buildings are going to be leaders at social functions. Cool. Just $199. so much closer," said Johnson. "My goal is to get the word out on this great Regan stressed that networking within the school," he said. He alsoanounced his intention Now you can have your very own laser school environment is essential for future of publicizing the school among the city's big printer. At a breakthrough price. . career success, and it is therefore vital to pro- corporations. Regan, who has many friends in Fast. Sharp. Clean. Compact. With vide and sufficiently fund areas on campus high places after years of political and corpo­ a toner cartridge that should last you all where people can get together and socialize. He rate involvement, intends to "double back on referred to the new building confidently, saying [his] old acquaintences and tell them about that students and faculty will be able to begin year. And at a per page cost that's 70~fJ increased student provisions. that it is "condusive for socializing." Baruch." moving into the building as early as May 15th, less than Inkjet. Plus a Toner Save button Two complaints that were raised by students "We are in the middle ofthe epicenter of the "The reputation of Baruch is always lagging which is when Baruch is expected to receive its that extends the life another 30~Q. global economy...with such a diverse student behind its excellence," Regan pointed out. "It's certificate of occupancy. Architectural simula- were: the BCTC's return to a mere three print­ ing stations after previously having a seperate Papers that stand out in a teacher's body, many of you will graduate and settle all up to me to close the gap." tions of various floors of the new building are printer for each computer, and the Work Study grading stack. Professional resumes. around the world...if we all gather after 20 Regan next addressed the issue of his acces- already available for viewing in the lobby of program's lack of paystubs for its student years, we could create entire industries out of sibility to students. "I've spent some time with the William and Anita Newman Library. Articles "fit to submit for publication. All tor emplyees. The president 'responded to both of all you people," said Regan. "Most career students, but not enough," admitted Regan. He "Overall, it's a superb place _ supurb for the price ot a half-dozen inkjet cartridges. these issues by saying thathe was not aware of breaks come about by knowing people," he began by describing his current office as being learning, superb for teaching," commented Better think twice. Evervene Hl the centinued------.-- ~ --ffi-the--most isolated-part -ot4he-school,~~lIlnlGd,.--(hH-i:sS------'R"e-g-an-.------~ them. "None ofiisknow anything aboutit,out we'Il dorm's gonna want to use it. Edward Ellis, Vice President of Legislative request to have a much more accessible office The problem-filled move from the old leased get on that right away Monday morning," said Grab one at your campus bookstore. Affairs within Baruch's Undergraduate Student so that "everyone can see what's going on as buildings to the new building was another hot Regan. 800-459-3272~ Government, asked the president: "According [they} should be able to do." topic, being described by Regan as a "very, Order online. Or by phone at Although many issues were clarified at the to CUNY, one ofthe things you'll be graded on A major portion of the town meeting was very difficult problem of enormous concern." Go to www.sanlsungusa.com!Xtrcme for town meeting, there were still many more that is how much private money you'll be able to spent discussing the intrcacies ofthe new acad- Regan explained that the roots of the problem remained unanswered. "I hope that by a year more mtorrnation, gather. Isn't it hard to raise money in a public emic complex. Several students raised concerns resulted from building construction being from now from now, -a lot of these questions :~:' ~.?;.<:::< instituition?" about the lack of a back up plan should the delayed a year, which was announced two ~~:~.~iL~*,.~~: .-0« will be resolved," said Regan. ....:.:..«;:::~:m::~._ ..~~<" Regan had to take a few moments to think building not open up on August 27th, as expect- months after the last opportunity to extend the ~r~:' :~';~~~:~::~? ~ Ilona Yusupova, a member of Hillel who .... . before answering this question. He did not find ed. lease on the 18th Street and 36C PAS buildings. :@?'1iZf~ .. attended the Town Meeting, felt that President the idea of being judged on that criteria a prob- Regan refused to give any indication ofa con- They are currently trying to find a space that Regan was very eager to help the students, and lern, and expressed optomism for future tingency plan. "If I told you I had a back up could be leased for the two months between the very. open to new ideas. fundraising efforts. Regan pointed out the ben- plan, that would be almost guaranteeing that we lease expiration and the new building's open- '41 felt that his plan was to communicate with efits ofa public institution, where basic necesi- will not be opening on August 21th," respond- ing, according to Regan. the satffand with the students in order to ,create ties are provided, leaving him to concentrate on ed Regan. "I want to keep the beat on the peo- The possibility offuture dorms at Baruch was a better school," she said. more consequential matters, such as the institu- pie responsible- for keeping the date, August also touChed upon afte a studerlt mqulry into ASked about her thoughts-on Baruch's futUre tion of special programs. 27th...when we say August 27th, we mem:'- it," the matter. Due to thebooming real estate area under, Regan's leadership, Yusupova replied, The Samsllt19 ML-4500 Laser Printer. -1S-pages··{)n-l" "Now that the bricks and mortar are taken he continued. in which Baruch is located in, it would be too "It's difficult to say because he's new. He's still print mature 1l1ld LastPage Reprint button. Microsaft care of (referring to the new building), we can Although be did address several issues hirn- costly to provide enough dorms which would trying to learn the ropes on how things work 2000 and Linux compatible. ask for money to get excellent professors." self, Regan leftthispart ofthe discussion to VP make a dramatic impact, according to Regan. here. And Sam [Johnson] was able to anser alot He then expressed his views on the unfairness ofStudent Development Samuel Johnson, even Furtbennore, the fact that Baruch's tuition is by of the questions for him. But 1 guess time will of the new tuition formula, saying that Baruch . taking a seat amongst the students at one point far lower than comparable universities natWn­ tell." is being financially punished for doing a better during Johnson's speech. Johnson explained _ wide, creates .a:. tradeo6' betweel) low ~ and

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Continued From Front Key criticism of the 2000-2004 Master Plan is the inability of the University to provide 0.005 percent ofthe student population) is irre-­ funds. Finances are a particular bone of con­ sponsible in a university plagued by financial tention because although CUNY is one of the difficulties. "This is an example of the gentrifi­ poorest-funded public universities in the coun­ cation of the University," said CUNY Trustee try, a defacto raise for college presidents and John Morning. "We have to find a way to make high-ranking administrative personnel was sure that we're not turning away from our tra­ recently approved. Some individuals will ditional mission." ~~~~ ~~:lIII:...... :lIII:...... receive a raise of as much.. as $100, 000 per According to Vice Chancellor Louise Mirrer, year. -~~ ,~~ ~~~~.~ there are two possible donors for the program. Chancellor Matthew Goldstein was wooed . but she did not identify them. ~~~~3£~~=---= from Adelphi with an unprecedented $350,000 The Honors College is a provision of the annual compensation package plus a $90,000 =-- ; ~=-- ~~ ~~::JF3= ::3IF3::' CUNY 2000-2004 Master Plan. Every four per year housing allowance last year. Each col­ years the universitv is required to submit a mas­ =--.-~ F':IIIJi/""P:IIIJi/""-~ :::::wE3II[:-~~::IE3I:.~ -~ ~ lege president will be judged on everything . ter plan of policy and programs to the New from fund raising to student success. Ifthere is York Regents. New York State's highest educa­ a minimum performance standard for the chan­ __ .. a--:mC:W -a ...... :-... :=-"".% %-"'7....~:a:.....:-.... tion authority. The Board of Trustees and the cellor, it is not immediately apparent. Chancellor drafts the proposal. Equally divisive as questions of money is the Other initiatives proposed in the Master Plan possibility of a University-wide core curricu­ I'\AU L TI <=<>L<>RED EI<:;'HTIES BLUE are: fast track development of .... flagship pro­ lum designed by. administrators. grams" like the Honors College, a possible uni­ ....Whenever people who are not academics fid­ JE~N IV\.A..NI~ versity-wide required core curriculum, dle with curricula, there wiII be widespread dis­ increased collaboration with corporations and content," commented Bernard Sohmer, government agencies and the expanded use of University Faculty Senate chair. Board of technology in the class rooms. ~"IEC:::»I< C>UT -r•••• c>nC:::»E .0 _ rE . Trustees Chair Herman Badillo has advocated· -...--- The Regents approved the 2000-2004 Master for American history to be part ofthe core cur­ Plan in September. riculum. "American history. is especially The current Master Plan picks up where last important at CUNY in view-of the fact more year's Master Plan Amendment left off. The than half of our students weren't even born in amendment phased remedial courses out of the the United States," Said Badillo, who himselfis I 5 .. 00 senior colleges and made entrance to the col­ an immigrant. s leges contingent on passing of all three Sohmer and others say that political Freshman Skills Assessment placement exams appointees like the trustees may tum the c~­ (some dispensations are made for ESL students riculum into something else. "The focus here 15 who attended high school abroad and SEEK not on teaching history, it's on indoctrinating students). Those who opposed the phase out people," said Professor Joanne Reitano; ahisto­ argued that the exams are not designed to be ry professor at LaGuardiaCommunity College. J\AU LT' <::<::>LC>RED EIc;HTIES BLUE JE~I'I J\A~i'lI.A.. entrance exams and without the safety net of Some question the fairness of a. ~;i remedial courses, students who have been remedial history course given Badillo s prevs­ . \ failed by the New York public school system oUS strenuous support for the phase out of will see their only chance for a college degree remedial course work at CUNY. ~~~C>F~~~~~C>~~~~~~~~~L~~~~~L~~ disappear. Though the Regents did approve the Goldstein has maintained that the Master Plan amendment, fallout from the conflict included a is not "written in stone" and that the faculty and

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. ; , ..-' - ..._----"-- ---~. - - _._-- TICKER OP-EDS NOVEMBER 13, 2000 13 12 TICKER EDITORIAL NOVEMBER 13, 2000 To:Baruch an-d Jts ·President Solution to. The Unbearable-Lightness of Death Penalty ~ Our little escapade upstate has given a small group of Baruch leaders, including myself the opportunity to meet Mr. Regan during "Leadership r- __ Existence Weekend." A very resourceful and witty old man, I would say. His fragile, . ~. Hubert Reyes•••••••••••••••••• Editor-in-Chief elderly figure has proven to be a facade for the tough interior he boastfully [email protected] used when he answered my question on the future of the B lack and Hispanic studies de artment. Accordin t • THE erving t e nee ~ 0 stu ents is not a motto t at Vanessa Singh••..••..•.•...••.Executive Editor can call them changes, were not made to destroy the Black and Hispanic [email protected] department but, rather to strengthen an academically-troubled department. It is it everyday. We wait twenty minutesfor an elevator. We waited one year, unfortunate that sometimes it takes me a while to think of rebuttals. One ques­ after students paidand votedfor a Health Center. We continue to waitfor Graceann HaU ••••••.•..•..•..Managing Editor* tion that finally came to my mind was how he was planning to make the depart­ [email protected] ment stronger? He said it himself that there was only three professors remain­ our bathrooms to be cleaned We waitfor more psychological counselors.as ing, and that all attempts to have a meeting with all three professors, are I we watch students plummet to their death. We wait on thejloorfor our next Shan-san,Wu •...... •.•...... News Editor assume i nc lude the ex-chairman, Dr. Lewin. have failed? [email protected] Starting Aug~st 27t h, the different departments of Baruch -~1I1 be moving to class. We wait in the library with our eyes closed, for that is the only loca­ the new building, dragging along an ailing Black and Hispanic studies depart­ Adam Ostaszewski •.•.•.•..••.... News Editor* ment. The amount of time needed to revamp the department seem s not to have tion with couches. We wait and wait and wait. [email protected] been established yet. since meetings with the remaining faction of professors We are told to wait for the new building and all ofour problems will can not be set. The fate of the students interested in taking classes in that < Vanessa Witenko .....•...••...... News Editor* department is also in limbo because troubled departments have harder time get­ solved; however more problems are arising with the new space. tickernewseditortiiyahoo.com ting budgets allocated to them than other departments. I am sure that he has considered all the different alternatives before making his decision. Egos are determining the spacefor students, and not what is in the best Jasleen Rana ••••••••••••.•.•• .Features Editor" Since the first paragraph was directed at a larger audience, I will write this interestfor them. [email protected] one to you. Sir because I know you wi II al so be readi ng. Our brief entrevue has risen my hopes and made me believe that we have Eight additional conference rooms in the new leased building do not serve Franck Mongbe .•.••.•••••••.••Op-Eds Editor" bypassed the run-ar-e-ends -and the sudden trips; except i-f y ou are danc-ing t-he-+~~~;m~~~~+tl#=.I#~~~~~tg;~~ [email protected] rigadoon around us. the Baruch students. An unnecessary Admissions Center does not serve the It has almost been a week since we came back from "Leadership Weekend" utilitarian goodfor Baruch students. Once admitted, it would be a rare Dara A. Abrams ....•.•.•.•••••• Business Editor and we are respecting your request for a hiatus before calling for an interview. [email protected] The reason you have pushed forward was that you needed time to familiarize occasion for a Baruch student to see admissions. Appealing labels will not yourse If with the way the sc hoo I is run, wh ic h leads me to this q uestion: don't Dave Martinez ..•..•...... • Arts Editor* you judge your actions a little bit premature when you demoted and fired sev­ deceive the truth behind what the administration wants to call the [email protected] eral Baruch senior staff members? You have clearly proven at the town meet­ Information Center. ing during "Leadership Weekend" that your knowledge of the school is very Jeffrey Belsky... ~ ..•...... •.•. Arts Editor* limited. Administratorsfail to acknowledge the intelligence ofthe student body. [email protected] We all can understand the position you are put into; a man with a good resume, recently hired for a job and a plan to fatten Baruch·... s pockets. This dif­ We are told what will be and never asked ifthis is what we the students truly Rob Hidalgo .•.••..•. ; -. Arts Editor* ficult task was given to you because you seem extremely capable for the job. need [email protected] Just a re m i nde r though, it is up to you to see that the school gets funded prop­ erly. I 'am sure that is one of your top priorities. It is also your place to see that Students want a Health Center. This was said through a democratic vote. Nicole Lovell....••.•..•..•..•.••.Copy Editor* the students do not suffer from rash decisions made by you or the adrn in i sjra­ [email protected] tion. We voted to charge ourselves ten dollars per semesterfor a Health Center. Like you told us. Sir, I think it is best for you to get to know this school bet­ Michael FerrareDa •...... •...... Copy Editor* ter. otherwise, a lot of people m i ght end up suffering. We understand the dualism ofthe mind and body. A healthy body equals a [email protected] If you wish to respond in the Ticker. the deadline of every issue is healthy mind. We also understand the aspect ofpreventative care. Wednesday night. Jessica Rubenstein •.•...... Business Manager* Conveyance is what students want. Apathy is associated with laziness, [email protected] "

and apathy towards ones health is a universal danger. Tali Dvir ...... •...... Webmaster* . ...-. The administration has determined the Health center should be hidden, [email protected]:edu _ placed on 26 St. while Admissions sits infront on 25 St. No students have Julie Mae Dojillo Graphic Designer" votedfor a newAdmissions Center, yet the administration has determined [email protected] there should be one, creating an inconvenience to reach our Health Center. *Denotes acting Ifwe the students are payingfor the existence ofthe Health Center, we the TEAM TICKER

students should determine the location ofthe Health Center, and whatfacili­ Production ties shall be provided. This is our money and we want say in the allocation Hubert Reyes, Dara A. Abrams, Bryan Fleck, Vanessa THE COLOR LINE AT BARUCH Singh, Shan-san Wu, Adam Ostaszewski, Franck ofit. Mongbe, Jeffrey Belsky, Dave Martinez, GraceAnn It has already been reported that at the begin­ public institution with a 60 million-dollar pay­ Administrationfears the student voicefor their egos will be interrupted-­ Hall, Rosa Caballero, Vanessa Witenko, Davi ning of the semester. the administration asked roll! Should not that money be shared? Rangsiratankul, Christine Lee, Julie Mae Dojillo, the chair of the Black and Hispanic Studies to Many students report that the only time they too bad, we want to be heard, and we do not agree with the plans for the Nicole Lovell, Jasleen Rana, Celine Ruben-Salama resign, and has yet to appoint a replacement. have encountered a Latino. or a Black, profes­ More important. though, is the fact that there sor is in the Black and Hispanic Studies new leased building. Senior Staff are now three vacant lines in Black and Department (and the administration is relent­ Sarah Ashfaq, Bryan Fleck, Hasani Gittens, Ijeoma Ignorance is bliss, but we must askfor who. Matthew Hispanic Studies-half the department. The lessly cutting down even that slim chance). No Administratorsfail to view us as the reason for their existence, but rather administration plans to "give" one to English one group has the corner on the ability to be a Contributors and another to History, and has said absolutely professor, or on the truth. The persistent alien­ they beleive we need them to remain existent. Rob Hidalgo, Mike Ferrarella, Patricia Antonez, nothing about the third. Meanwhile, Baruch has ation of our students is hardly helped by the Shaun Rarnsingh, Courtney Stewart, Tribulation, hired more than 150 faculty members in recent fact that the faculty bears little resemblance to Menachem Green, Winnie Chang, May-Ling years, and only three or four have been Latino them. . Tianga,Gennady Gruman, Oded Ofek, William Wang, or Black. This is not Johannesburg College in South Celine Ruben-Salama, Ovid Sanders, Julie Adams, Furthermore, there is not even one tenured Africa at the height ofapartheid. This is Baruch Alwyn John Latino member in the 200-member Business College in the City of New York at millenni­ Photography School faculty, not even one! And there has urn's dawn. America, and the city, and our stu­ William Wang, Davi Rangsiratankul, Hubert Reyes, never been a Black or Latino faculty member dent body are all moving in sync to the-tune of Vanessa Witenko on a permanent line in the entire history ofthe the growing multicultural reality. Meanwhile, School ofPublic Affairs. Meanwhile, in Liberal the faculty and administration are rushing The Ticker is published weekly, by The Ticker editorial staff Arts. the Dean is eagerly spearheading the headlong to embrace a troubled past that no one at: else wants to return to. Isn't it.time for us.-!o-­ .... 360 Park Ave. South efforts to dismantle the Black and Hispanic Room 1522 Studies department. start moving in the right direction? New York. NY 10010 We proudly tout the fact that Baruch is "the We study and discuss everything under the most diverse college in the nation." But this sun here, except the history, nature, and make­ All work except printing is done by Baruch undergraduate and gradu­ up of this very institution. Why is that taboo? ate students, All typed and signed contributions and letters, accompa­ much vaunted diversity exists only amongst the "The department has not a great history at nied by a disk. are welcome. and should be mailed to the above students (and even here, the Latino student Some times, as now, the most important lesson address (or E-mail address). Our office is open during regular school enrollment is shrinking!). There is a clear color to be learned is the one unfolding right before hours. Any display or advertising questions should be directed to the Baruch--infact its had a bad one, my goal is to Advertising Manager at the above address. line here at Baruch, an entrenched, and deepen- our eyes. ing, caste system 'of de facto segregation. Yes, strengthen it, " all can sit in the seats, but all cannot stand in Dr. Arthur Lewin, Black and Hispanic Former Bl;lck and Hispanic Studies Chairman Arthur Lewin Editorials on this page represent the views of1be Ticker editorial staff. Please direct a// inquiries to: the front and teach. Keep in mind that this is a Studies Department [email protected] or Ned Regan, .. d th Op-Ed pages are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of The Ticker editorial staff. The Ticker accepts onl)1 you can reach us at (2J2) 802-6800 The OpInIOnS expresse on e '...... di . 1b rei Lett- Baruch President typewritten and signed opinion pieces of no more than 750 words from Baruch .College stude~ts. 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I watch and read with disgust as every rock at an Israeli soldier is a "terror­ .nd form of American media refers to Arabs ist". Any levelheaded person ca~ure J and Muslims as "terrorists." I find it that a young child faces no real threat reprehensible that Hillary triton an to an arme so rer. u amme Rick Lazio will do ANYTHING to get Durra, the twelve year old boy who When the word revolutionary comes to mind, which sector of the capitalist class will run the the Jewish vote and campaign money, died in the arms of his father cannot be I automatically think ofthe saying coined from state apparatus for a period of time without even if it is at the expense of stereotyp­ a sign of fairness in the Middle East. a speech given by Fred Hampton Sr., founder going to war with each other. ing Muslims as "terrorists". The media Over 100 Palestinians have died in the of one of the largest and strongest chapters of; The fact that they allow workers and colonized has without fail called upon the clashes in the Middle East yet the Biz Briefs Big Business in Vintage the Black Panther Party "I am revolutionary! people to participate in the voting does not American Muslim Alliance as a group media and ignorant fools like Hillary and you gonna have to keep saying that to change the fact that:. that supports violence and terrorist Clinton and Rick Lazio have blindly Sources: NTYTimes. Com. The New York Times, CNN.Cum, gs.Com yourself...•• This, just as ALL POWER TO I. The state is organized to represent the ruling acts. First of all, just because·the AMA supported Israeli actions throughthick Thrift Shops supports the idea of Palestinian and thin just to get Jewish votes despite THE PEOPLE and the newly popularized class. donates the rest to the Salvation Army or the tax-deductible to the level oftheir value. stathood does not automatically mean United Nations condemnations of By Ovid Sanders UHURU!, are revolutionary. Huey P. Newton 2. Despite WHO wins and despite WHAT class Goodwill thrift shops, which are much less Vintage shopping has become increas- that they are terrorists nor does it mean Israeli excessive use of force. With Disney Shares Fall Despite Exceeding StaffWriter has always that creating a survival program or they come from the condition ofworking class­ .selective about what they put up for sale. ingly popular as designers begin to emulate or that they condone violence! With the Hillary Clinton constantly apologizing Expectations owning a firearm to defend yourself does not and colonized peoples must stay relativelythe , Ricky Becker and Adriano Motta sift through 'Naturaliy. greater selectivity results in higher outrightcopy older designs. The patient shopper ., . make you a revolutionary, well then what does? '~e for the capitalist class to prosper. help of the media's biased reporting for every move she makes that upset garbage bags daily, looking for something they prices ofthe merchandise. can find' rare and original items whose present Shares ofWalt Disney. the entertainment giant Electoral politics is a fonn ofpolitical struggle. and our own government's biases Jews to can use. "I've turned my passions into a living" "It's our merchandise that distinguishes us from day imitation could cost double or triple what the Republican Party calling undecided fell' drastically.ust,-,.' :i According to Webster's Dictionary, a revolu­ Though not a form ofstruggle capable ofwin­ towards the Arab viewpoints of the explains Ricky, t~rning .to admire a forty-~ear . the rest, and how we can be successful" says they might find it for. '.: Thursday even 'afteroxceeding WalT Streets tionary is one who is prone to revolution, ning people's power and crushing imperialism, Middle East crisis has conditioned the voters linking Hillary Clinton to "ter­ old or older ladles petite dre.ss that Adriano Becker, when asked how his store will compete Bercher Boggins, a lower East .Side native that rorists" that etre against the state of expectations. Analysts worry that revenues which means change through sudden violent at any given time in history it may be a crucial American public to think that anyone picked out ofa bag. with The City Opera Thrift Shop. supports himself through buying. and reselling Israel are examples of how low they will not grow in the coming quarter as acts to gain power. Automatically one would weapon in the arsenal of a conscious class of who supports the rights of Palestinians e~cker and_.Motta are the. managers__at.The. - -- Motta and Beeker-eeetinee sifting through bags- ----\l.j.ntage-aR4-amique-it.ems.-.k.AOws~his.lirst-hand._------demand for adve-rtising---slips an,fsports "pro­ assume that a Black revolutionary is a violent people. It will also come a time in history, are "terrorists" as we are seeing here will stoop just to win. In fact, this I~tage Thnft Shop, an, upscale ofclothing. Upon revealing a He wouldn't answer with an amount when asked with the AMA. Not only is it portrayed whole Senate race seems to be more of gramming costs mount. Many analysts also person out to "kill them all.n ON the contrary when the ruling class will not be able to toler­ thrift ~tore on Manh~ttan s Lo.w~r turquoise and purple blouse at for how much he resold a 1950's wooden juke- a race to gain a seat in the Israeli par­ the statement that a revolutionary is one prone ate even the electoral process as a legitimate that the AMA supports terrorism but it credit the extremely popular game show East SIde'. They recelv~ d?n~tlOns one point, they their heads in box he bought at The Vintage Thrift Shop. to change through sudden acts of violence form of political struggle and will move to has even been stretched to the outra­ liament rather than the US Senate. "'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire:' which f.r0m designers ~nd individuals unison and put it aside into For persons interested in this fascinating area of states the mere fact that as a revolutionary you make political parties that oppose it illegal. geous conclusion that they themselves There are more than 6 million Muslims shows on ABC. for the broadcast networks from all over the City, the bag of clothes they'll re- retail, Vicki Revere's Worn Again, Hallelujah! : understand that your ideologies and goals are Chairman Omali also explains that for African are somehow responsible for the U.S.S. in the United States, and a large num­ tremendous income growth. Their fear is that The Vintage Thrift Sho? opened in donate. A Guide to NYC's Thrift Shops and Other so adverse to the current system that conflicts people, the African petty bourgeoisie (middle Cole attack!<--(as written in ber concentrated in the New York City when the show looses some of its appeal then \1a~ch under the guidance and Treasure is filled with helpful information for can only be resolved through war. The key is class) has dominated the electoral process. The Newsday, Oct 30 "Leaving a Message" region. Tell me Hillary Clinton and the ratings and growth will begin to decline, advisement of the South aspiring '\intage shoppers, which side is the aggressor. African petty bourgeoisie is inherently and his­ I st paragraph) Rick Lazio, what will you do for us? Despite the analysis by top analysts, Disney's Manhatt~n , D:velopment \' ., ::'::. :: ,,:: ~::~ '~'. The rule ofthumb ofvintage shopping But being a revolutionary is more than that. torically non-patriotic to the African colony. The fact that the weapons and artillery What else have you done besides bow­ president Robert Iger says. "we don't see the ~o:pC?ratlo~ (S\1D~} ~nd the Both The .,'.::' ' :. is bargaining for a better price, Thrift stores A revolutionary wants freedom. Freedom Though black in complexion, they carry out that is being used to kill Palestinians ing down to every Jewish groups whim dismal future that everybody is talking United Jewish Council (LJJC). These two non- Vintage Thrift have high profit rnarzins since all their merchan- meaning the ability to choose, to determine and even invent policies of imperialism. The are all United States weapons is never just to get their votes? Hillary Clinton about." Theme parks a.nd resorts, including profit organizations are committed to enhancing Shop and The dise is donated so don't be afraid to ha ale for your own destiny. to live in a society free from abandonment of the African revolutionaries mentioned. Israel receives more e co­ returning of the $50.000 contribution Disneyland and Walt Disney World. reponed the lives of disadvantaged Lower East Side resi- City Opera that better price. g.... nom ic and military aid than any country given by the AMA and the publicized economic exploitation from social degradation from this arena has left the colony open to all a 10% increase in revenue. Shares of Disney dents. Thnrt .c. Shop Mr. B ec k er once so ld a GUCCI . fur coat ~'lor tnt: and cultural depravation. These things as cap­ kinds of bullshit. in the' world. Although any form of vio­ pressure of the Jewish groups is a clear­ Internet Group fell 7S cents. The proceeds frOl~ the vintage Thrift Shop are sell clothing, asking price of $1000. He confessed that he italism. the exploitation of people and Chairman Omali thinks that this is such a lence is wrong; the American people cut example of how only certain groups earmarked for Job training programs for jewelry, furni- would have sold it for much cheaper. but the cannot be shocked when some Arabs are allowed to get on America's politcal resources for profit. white supremacy. colonial­ time in history when revolutionary and truly Microscft Does it Again unskilled, women reentering.... the work force and ture and buyer was so amazed at th e rare fiInd that sh e JUs . t express their resentment of American agenda. Shame on the med ia and the ism. imperialism and globalization continue to progressive forces much enter the electoral pol­ tor providing. hot meals to the elderlv-.and the k itc henwa re Jumpe. da t th e fInddtan eu hi1m a c h ec k . M. os t involvement in Middle East politics American government. Shame on exist. Capitalism threatens our very existence itics arena and run campaigns that are not dilut­ From the start of our Information Age from horne-ndden. among oth er t hi mgs, .but " Th e C'ity 0pera .IS th e .Items, howev er, .me IU d:109 t h ose bv top labels, since the psychological idea is individualism. ed or compromised. Those revolutionary and through forms of severe measures. It Hillary Clinton and Rick Lazio for sell­ the mid-late 80's to mid 90's~ various software Some employees ofThe T~rift Shop are salaried. Barney's of Vintage clothing:' according to are much more moderately priced. '" shouldn't be forgotten that American ing their morals and principles to win every man for themselves; everyone's main truly progressive forces must stand against neo­ companies attempted the same goal of having but others..work as adult interns to learn about ...... 'Vial") Lee G'nsanu,.Professor 0 f Screenwnting . .at Th e V'In tage Th nift Sh op .IS ltdoca e on ....L.86 Thirr d goal is survival. Survival above bare minimum colonial Negroes as well as any other white involvement in the Middle East has the Senate election. a computer that would take orders from a pen. the retail business. "The money from what we the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and avid Ave., between 22nd and 23rd Streets. Students caused the deaths of thousands of inno­ of course. See that's the difference. Every power candidate in defense of the people. And After countless tries and countless failures, sell goes to benefit all the residents ofthe Lower vintage shopper. "I think that people here are cent Arabs as we II. Farah Akbar one's value ofsuccess is based upon the money not just as protest campaigns but as viable can­ Microsoft thinks that they contain the technol- East Side:' says visual manager Mona, who is in looking for fashion and for bargains over there," The City Opera is A Patestrnian youth who throws a they can earn and wealth they can accrue. It's didates who are to be serious and at the same , ogy and' tiie·.·~~;.hQw:··· 'Tiiii:w~:lil"Ias' charge ofselecting what items to display; referring to The Vintage Thrift Shop. not enough just to be able to wake up in a well­ time inject into local and national debates the Vegas, Microsoft's chairman, B}1l Gates, will This latest venture of the SMDC and the UJC Another shopper at the City Opera Thrift Shop. the.Berney's of heated place \\ ith food on the table. decent real issues of the African working class and demonstrate a prototype ofa portable comput­ will face significant competition from The City Frankie, had the exact opposite to say, however, sleeping quarters. free from rodents and leaks colony. ing slate the size ofan 8 1/2 by 11 inch note­ Opera Thrift Shop, which caters to the same commending The Vintage Thrift Shop for its Vintage clothing and lead and clothes on :-our back. money in There are no such forces in this national elec­ book, operated not with a keyboard but with a style of shoppers and is located just around the retro styles and unique items, and The City their pocket ... ironically the majority of the tion. There is no one to vote for and thus a boy­ un Vote styles.Unlike today's hand-held computers, corner. Opera for its bargain basement prices. and seniors can enjoy a 10 percent discount with people In this country cannot even say that this con of the election is appropriate. used largely as organizers. the tablet comput­ CEO of PopPortraits.com Rubin Valdez is a reg- The City Opera Thrift Shop, also a non-profit identification, but Ricky doesn't mind customers IS their current Ii'\ing situation. The American In my opinion, fuck all the candidates. All of As the economy booms in N.ew York City/State to you. Republicans tend to see that most of the er being developed by Microsoftwill run the ular shopper at both stores. "I've spent over a store, uses its proceeds to fund the ongoing con- that want to haggle or make deals. His. inten­ Dream IS to live in a huge house. fancy car. SlX­ them will continue to suck the blood ofAfrican million dollars here," Mr. Valdez jokes, referring certs and special events at the Opera at Lincoln and the rest of the country, the State of New CUNY students are people of minority or work­ same Windows-based programs run by a tions for the store are as altruistic as the organi­ figure salary. expensive clothes. but the ameri­ people in the LJ .S. and throughout the world, York's commitment to educating its own citizen ing class people and that they are democrats. So desktop computer. Microsoft does not plan to to The Vintage Thrift Shop. As he admires a Center. The City Opera has been around for zations that support him. '"We sometimes have can nightmare and sev enty percent of america's especially Africa. They have no intent on blue Banana Republic jacket with leather trim. 20 remains very low. The nation's largest urban uni­ why should they care about CUNY students? make such computers commercially, but over years and in that time g~ered a large homeless people coming in here," he says. HI reality IS unemploy ment or minimum v. age. irnprov ing our people's situation. They would not benefit politically by supporting his impatient dog Rockefeller, a longhaired Jack- market share of vintage shoppers. But Becker versity. the City University of New York has claim that if all goes well hopefully hardware give them free clothing." living paycheck to paycheck praying that I am voting for Murnia as a protest vote against a bigger CUNY budget. Meanwhile. the democ­ Russell, looks around aimlessly, Mr. Valdez also believes his vintage items will make him sue- The City Opera Thrift Shop is located just been struggling to get funding. Its budget has makers will begin se II i ng t hem by :nn. things don't worsen. the whole of capitalist bullshit. Secondly, to rats are not fan of us either. The Democrats are enjoys going to the· City Opera Thrift Shop cessful in attracting and keeping customers and around the corner on 23rd Street between been cut one year after another for the last show my opposition to the use of the death ~ aware of the political choice of the students but where he once bought-a Chemyaken lithograph making them loyal. The Dot-com Hype Second and Third Avenues. Ifyou are seriously One in every three African men in this coun­ penalty as a means to kill our revolutionary decade. CUNY does not have enough funding to they also know that students tend to be fickle and re-Sold it on Ebay at 500 percent markup. As an incentive to clothing donors. in the market for vintage items, be sure to also try will serve some time in a jailor prison and leaders and harass (intimidate) the whole hire full time faculty. have smaller classrooms or about voting. Therefore, most of the politicians Today, he bought the jacket for $45. both The Vintage Thrift Shop and The City check out the other upscale stores located on there are currently 2.5 million people in prison African community from raising up revolution­ even integrate an advanced computer infrastruc­ tend not to care for a bigger CUNY Budget. The Vintage Thrift Shop keeps only 20 percent Opera make all clothing and other contributions Madison Avenue and elsewhere. which makes this country's rate the highest in aries as our only true leaders and problem ture. The question that I have. is: why are we If you analyze carefully the statistics ofthe past to 30 percent of the items it receives and re- the world, George W. Bush, the current gover­ solvers. being treated poorly? There are many reasons 12 years, the CUNY budget has been reduced. nor of Texas is known as the killing machine, for this, but one ofthe main reasons is that most City and State government failed to provide Delayed Presidential Decision At the close of 2000. he would have executed "Black revolutionaries do not drop from the enough funding. 1990-91 a budget from ail-pub­ ofour fellow CUNY students do not vote. over 200 people even after the extensive inves­ moon. We are created by our conditions. lic funding was 904 million. After 10 years., In general, most CUNY students or young men Causes Losses on Wall Street tigation and lengthy report was provided and Shaped by our oppression. We are being maun­ 1999-00 CUNY budget was only 811 million. shown that seventy percent of the people exe­ factured in droves in the ghetto streets, places and women between the ages of 18-24 do not Senior and community colleges yearly tuition fee cuted were found innocent once given a DNA like Attica, San Quentin ,Bedford Hills. vote in any given election. Nationally. only 17% used_ to be only 1,350 in 1989-90. Today, com­ The closest presidential race in decades on Wall Street. test. Yet the majority of people over look these Leavenworth and Sing Sing." registered students vote according to _ munity college yearly tuition fee is $2,500 and .- show that Disney is ahead by 3 cents a share in facts and an even larger fact. Al Gore is for the CUNY does not have any real percentage ofhow senior college's yearly tuition fee is $3,200. Not the market estimated earnings. death penalty as well. "There is and always will be, until every to mention that only 30 years ago there was no many students vote, but they believe that it is But Jessica Reif-Cohen, raised concerns Black man, woman and child is free, A Black tuition fee. CUNY used to a tuition free uni­ lower than national average. It is not significant be about the slower advertising market, saying this Chairman Mao explained that: Liberation Movement," versity even when New York's economy was not enough that politicians would pay a more atten­ could mean that Disney, which takes in a large Politics is war without bloodshed. -Assatta Shakur as good as today. About 30 years ago. CUNY had tion to it Many ofmy fellow CUNY students are share ofits profits from advertising, will not be War is politics with bloodshed. (political prisoner exiled in Cuba) more than 800/C» full time faculty and today we fulfilling the "You Don't Count" philosophy. able to deliver the kind of profit surprises it V]. Lenin explained that: have only 42% full time faculty. The tuition fee produced last year. The state is an institution of organized coer­ FREEDOM OR DEATH , YOU CHOOSE, They believe that their "One Vote" cannot make has increased by more then I000/0, cost of living cion. The state is the police, army, courts. jails, REVOLUTION IS THE ONLY SOLU­ a difference. So why should they even bother to has gone up. but public funding to educate New etc and serves the ruling class to maintain its TION!!!!!!!! show up in the voting poll? They forgot the Yorkers has been reduced. monopoly on power. Until we're free, KEEP FIGHTING!!!! power of students, It only took 300 students Since the City ofNew Yorkis believed to be the Chairman Omali explains that elections are ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE protesting on the street in 1969 demanding Open business capital of the world, why can we not how the capitalist class resolves the question of Admissions for all students in CUNY. As a invest in educating our own students? Funding, ranked result, we had Open Admissions on all CUNY public education wise, New York is as the 49th state and Alaska is the 50th in the country. I campuses. It was until early 1999 when then, the would like to leave you with some questions. Do Board of Trustees decided to remove the Open we deserve funding like Alaskans or we deserve Despite the drop in technology stocks, John Admission process in all senior colleges in the best? Do we deserve the lowest funding? Forell~ senior vice. president and portfolio CUNY that any student who applied in any What can we do about it? The biggest challenge manag~.r__ at _ Independence Investment CUNY college was accepted. '" we are facing in the upcoming election is A~.iat~-,. said, "valuations are still very high Now we have Open Admissions only in commu- whether we can give a clear message to the in the tech sector so any bad news hurts." nity colleges. politicians by voting? It is your choice to make Richard Cripps, chief market strategist at A question that arises is how does voting play a difference. a role in CUNY funding? I will walk you Legg Mason, told CNN that the lack ofbuyers ." tJ, • .. .. a through some points and see ifthey make sense _-. .. _ .. _... __• _ _...... _ 4,:- • _ ... _.. : Shamsui Haque -_'1"_7 -_.

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""'• .e' :~( ~ ".f: ~------was taking affect all across the city and for three individuals that they could not provide a normal life for her son in an Steven Lau started to encroach bordering states. At the have done on their own, with the recipi­ abnormal city (Las Vegas), but her time Contributing Writer conclusion of the movie, Trevor is finally ents of these kind gestures obligated to away from Trevor only makes it more dif­ successful in completing his project, pay­ I scratch your back, you scratch three return the favor to three other people. ficult. Drowning her sorrows and failures ing it forward to those he initially intended other people's backs. Each of those three Supposedly, the result would be a rapid in alcohol doesn't make it any easier. people will then find three other backs to and exponential increase in the number of Eugene's life, however, is finally the way to help. Pay It Forward explores the possibility Bedazzled stars tion of these stars are looking for a sub- his soul for a date with her? Elliot decides Still, there is a sweet charm to the scratch, and so on and so forth. This is the good samaritan deeds in the world. he wants it- routine and organized. Eli z abe t h stantial reason to the watch the movie. You to sell his soul in exchange for seven wish­ movie. Brendan Frasier, with a basic idea behind Pay It Forward, which However, Trevor feels as ifhis project has Surviving a fire started by his mother's that the kindness ofstrangers can make a Hurley as the mean Elizabeth Hurley is not a substantial es at the end ofwhich his soul belongs to chameleon-like quality slips into several stars the top-notch cast of Kevin Spacey, failed; each of his attempts have come up alcoholic boyfriend, he bears bums difference in the world. It may seem real­ devil and reason? After all, not a minute goes by in the devil. characters including a Columbian drug Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osmont. short. He was unable to keep a recovering throughout his face and body. He has built istic enough, but let's face it - when was Brendan Frasier which she does not appear in some tanta- This would make a very short movie lord, an NBA player and Abraham Osmont is seventh-grader Trevor drug addict on the road to recovery or in a protective wall around his emotions and the last time you were helped by a as a lovesick Jizing costume out of many a guy;Wet indeed if Elliot Richards gets his wish Lincoln. In each comedic situation, Elliot McKinney, who is given a Social Studies protecting his friend from the wrath of refuses to let anyone in. Letting Arlene stranger? And regarding the movie, who novice. Directed dream. Still not rushing to get your 'ticket? right on the first try or the second for that finds himself and delivers several funny assignment by his teacher, Eugene three bullies, His biggest endeavor, play­ penetrate his defenses would rehash his the hell's going to willingly give up a by Harold Brendan Frasier plays Elliot Richards, a matter. In this manner the movie manages moments akin to one -line punches. Simonet (Spacey), to tty and make a dif­ ing matchmaker for his mother (Hunt) and feelings from his past. Yet Trevor is per­ Jaguar to a complete stranger? Ramis and writ- geeky office tech supporter who has no to run for 93 minutes. After the first couple This movie doesn't require much thought ference in the world- "Think ofan idea to Spacey, also seemed to have failed. sistent in his efforts to make his mother Nonetheless, the movie was effective ten by Peter friends and has been in love with the same of wishes the movie becomes predictable. and that can be good after a day of stress. change our world - and put it into action." Hunt, who plays Arlene McKinney, and teacher a couple. Even when he enough in showing that such a distinct Tolan and Larry woman, Allison, played by Frances As the devil Elizabeth Hurley does I found myself relaxing in my seat and Trevor comes up with the idea of pay it holds two jobs as a casino vendor by day thought his undertakings have turned sour, possibility can exist. A bit long (about 2 Gelbart, the O'Conor, for five years. 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by Michael Ferrarella has taken a particular fancy to this police help patients realize their troubles. This song by Rob Zombie, to which Keanu is Contributing Writer officer, named Joel and follows the officer type ofpsychology proves its worth as she dancing - if you would call what he is to Chicago and goes on a killing spree is abducted by Keanu. Prior to her abduc­ doing dancing. It looked more like a strug­ Ifone wishes to make a good movie, one there. Two things are very bothersome tion, a few Chicago women perish at the gle to move his arms and legs. generally does not cast Keanu Reeves. The about this premise. hands of Keanu, proving that women in Poorly-forced attempts to speak on star of such "blockbuster hits" as Speed, The first is Keanu's taking a Chicago aren't too bright. One woman Keanu's part occupy the remainder of the The Matrix, and Paula Abdul's "Rush fancy to Joel. Perhaps Joel was the only allows herself to be photographed by movie, until the conclusion, which is the Rush" video has a repertoire less impres- person to ever compliment Keanu's acting Keanu, falling for the world-renowned 2­ best part of the film. The reason is that sive that the ingredients on ajar ofmayon- ability, turning Keanu into a leech ofsorts. liner "you process film here...I'm gonna Keanu perishes! Oh, triumphant day! This naise. But t jest; none of the aforemen- Regardless ofthe reason, it is quite under­ test it out." Yet another woman allows is the ending that has been long awaited in tioned were "hits," or even any good. standable that Joel has nightmares involv­ Keanu to dance with her on the street. I anything involving Keanu Reeves. Think Keanu adds another "hit" to his repertoire, ing Keanu every time he sleeps; if I had would not trust Keanu to lick a stamp for about how much better Speed would have in the form of The Watcher, yet another Keanu Reeves watching my every move I me, let alone handle the complicated tasks been ifKeanu blew up in the bus; or if in failed comic book-to-movie adaptation. In would be mortified. The second bother­ ofphotography and dancing. Any attempt The Matrix he had stayed deceased after Marvel Comics, the Watcher is an alien some aspect is that the LAPD and the by someone to do an activity far beyond being shot 10 times; or ifIDS car had been who watches events unfold in the universe Chicago police department, along with the their abilities ought to be a green light that the one to crash offthe cliff in the "Rush and records them. The Watcher played by FBI, cannot catch Keanu. This man is not trouble is brewing. These two women Rush" video. Hopefully, the ending to The the bumbling Reeves is anything but. At a brain surgeon; it is likely that he cannot either felt exceptionally sorry for Keanu or Watcher will be a precedent for all future least the name remained the same. get out ofa pair ofsocks by himself: How truly aren't that bright. Keanu Reeves features. Reeves plays the villain, a serial killer then, is Keanu able to completely evade Other more exciting events may have Keep this review in mind ifyou must who watches a particular woman, gets to the authorities oftwo major cities AND the occurred during the movie, but I would not see a future feature involving Keanu know her and then kills her. While the FBI? The departments have to be nm by know. The Watcher is so dismal that I actu­ Reeves. It will contain the same poor act­ original reason for killing women is never Canadians, as only they could let a bum­ ally perished while watching it. I did not ing and a supporting cast that cannot save revealed, I imagine it has something to do bling idiot completely evade them for remain deceased for long, however, as it the feature from its dismal lead. If you with women laughing anytime Keanu told years. became revealed to me that I am "the one" have the urge to see a movie, do not see them he is an "actor," One particular Marisa Tomei plays a psychologist try- who must spread the word about what a . The Watcher; there are dozens of well­ ---police officer handles these serial killings - ing to-help Joel- deal with the fact that he is -dismal movie this is, preventing others acted movies to choose from. until he leaves the Los Angles police hounded by Keanu Reeves. Her method of from suffering for ninety-three· minutes. department and moves to Chicago. Keanu psychology is to use idle conversation to Upon returning to life, I am greeted by a

. - - - ~-- -- • --~---- ~_._- --_._------I \ TICKER aSyLuM NOVEMBER 13, 2000 TICKEI{asyLUMNoVEMBER 13,2000 ~. The Danger of AOL A, ~~:~~~A .. ~ ~. By Michael Ferrarella ~ - .. 'The"question'of Amerl"ca··O"nline;s··reHabmiY········ ···········With··such·a··vast··control of the most power- has been raised in the past years with their ful companies in the various forms of media, extensive service blackouts and security mis-use ofthis control is likely to occur simi- breaches. Now with their pending merger with larly to an event that occurre ear rer IS year, Time-Warner, the question arises ifAOL can when Time-Warner removed all the Disney­ be trusted. owned channels, including the ABC network. Time-Warner owns cable television lines from its cable systems. Consumers Union which in the future can also offer high-speed referred to it as "a brutal lesson in what nego­ internet access. In the proposed merger with tiations look like when one side has the power Time-Warner, AOL would acquire those cable to pull the plug." European regulators rightful­ lines and the ability to prevent other internet ly warn that "AOL's customers could be services from offering high speed services. denied access to the mass content and to con­ AOL promised that competitors would be tent which competes too aggressively with allowed to use these lines, but on October 6 AOL." the Washington Post reported that nearly forty Ifthe merger passes, CNN, who has report­ internet services in Texas were told that they'd ed derogatory aspects ofAOL in the past, will be allowed to offer their services on the cable be owned by AOL. Salon Magazine warns that lines, but only ifthey forfeited three-quarters the pending merger may already be influenc­ oftheir subscription fees to Time Warner. ing coverage of its potential damage. "[T]ele­ They would also have to pay an additional vision news isn't about to do anything too crit­ $50,000 up-front fee - meaning small services :~~:~WN~~?t~~M~~?W~~~~~~:f: ical as networks scurry for deals that will put them ~ithil! the walled garden of~~L Time­ ~::;da::;~du~~h:~e-::_~c;~:e~----PRISONERS TO n.~ SY~e vasfbu~iriesspropos~·.· Warner..." Sean Elder of Salon wrote in a June appeared on the services' start page. als and transactions going on in the World of AO~ their is article, "which is all the more reason that Earthlink complained that they'd been hit . f questions such as open access need to be with similar "unreasonable and discriminato- ·deflnetly a reason for all of us to feel a degree 0 concern. addressed now." Failure to control the AOL­ ry" conditions. Kurt Rahn, Earthli!1k's Director non-AOL websttes from their site. itinore'" ItQ service message AbL's AIM customers, Time Warner merger before it happens could ofCorporate Communications, adds that than one out of every four visitors chose and to do so ICQ users must enter their user- very well lead to a "Big Brother-like control AOL's demands went even further. "In addi- something other than AOL's content, AOL had name and password into the AOL service. ofan entire delivery system, including the tion to problems with the revenue split itself, demanded the right to cancel the entire con- Freeim.org is one participant in the fight for content...[which] destroys consumer choice AOL Time-Warner wants to set the price of tract. universal Instant Messaging. One can send e- and makes a mockery of it" warns Earthlink's our service. I can't think of another instance AOL selects who is allowed to send e-mail mails to and from any internet providers, can Kurt Rahn. where a competitor sets the price of another to their subscribers, according to the AOL make phone calls to and from with any phone You can actively participate in the quest for' service." Watch Newsletter, and block website accessi- company, and Instant Messaging must be the open, competitive Media by contacting the US AOL already has a great deal of power. bility. A CINet columnist noted that. in April same. officials who will vote on whether to approve Recently it was reported that WorldCom AOL blocked some sites with family filters, This summer, Time-Warner's CEO AOL's merger with Time Warner at the fol­ informed their customers that they'd lose their but not others. Children could view web pages announced that "AOL·s future is to get on lowing addresses: internet service unless they agreed to switch to for the Republican Party's site, but not the every platform possible," and AOL is already AOL, and a Time Warner chairman [email protected] recently hinted that AOL might someday [email protected] offer high-speed DSL connections as [email protected] well. Current AOL subscribers who [email protected] become disgusted with the service find [email protected] canceling their account to be a tedious ordeal. AOL instituted a policy ofhang­ ing up on customers rather than connect them to a live operator during bUsy-~ ods, as exposed in a series ofarticles by the Boston Herald. When not hanging up on customers, AOL's policies aren't any Chairman William Kennard: 202-418­ better. One reader wrote on the paper's online Democrats', and they could access sites for in the process ofmaking this a reality. AOL 1000 message board that when trying to cancel an conservative third-party candidates, but not has plans to start a messaging service with [email protected] account "AOL would refuse to cancel the Ralph Nader's green party. Sites promoting Motorola and RIM pagers, and possibly even account unless I agreed to submit to a 5-10 gun ownership were also available, but not with Nokia. They are invested in handheld Commissioner Susan Ness: 202-418-2100 minute. highly detailed exit interview. When I gun safety sites. The online world is headed to manufacturer Cybiko to produce a wireless [email protected] refused. for both privacy and time constraint a future where AOL picks and chooses what AOL access device, and have plans to work reasons, the representative refused to cancel users see. WhileAOL can argue they mis-con­ with wireless service providers OmniSky, Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth: 202­ my account and I was forced to hang up with figured their filters, this is a reminder that Sprint PCS, Bell South and Arch 418-2000 my account active." AOL can block any websites they choose. Communications. There is even the possibility [email protected] An even bigger fight than for the cable lines Ironically, AOL·s own unsolicited e-mail can't that AOL will create its own brand ofmobile Commissioner Michael Powell: 202-418-2200 is for the cable box on top of the television, be blocked. These unsolicited messages appear phone. AOL announced that they will be whichAOl, has carefully eliminated from their in AOL users' mailboxes even ifthey have "Expanding AOL Convenience To Every [email protected] promises. Earthlink's Rahn remembers that specifically requested to not receive them. Room ofthe House" by co-developing wire- when the FCC asked AOL about set top boxes, This can only get worse with the upcoming .less services with-Gateway, Most recently, Commissioner Gloria Tristani: 202-418-2300 "AOL's answer was that set-top boxes weren't AOL 6.0 software, potentially allowing more AOL hasannounced its "AOL Anywhere" [email protected] considered in their Memorandum of elaborate ads to be sent to subscribers. AOL strategy in which AOL services will be able to Understanding." It's a crucial element for ser­ has already registered the domain be accessed from any device, from pagers to AOL's reign needs to be stopped before it can occur. AOL's vice president ofmusic program­ vices ofthe future, and AOL has already pur­ YouveGotBulkMail.com. cell phones and eventually televisions. ming recently describedAOL members as a chased the domain ShopAOLTV.com. AOL controls 9()O/o ofinstant messaging, Concern arises that with AOL being in con­ "[W]hen you hear about AOL's supposedly with a major downfall being AOL's long histo­ trol ofvirtually every form ofmedia will "captured.audience," and gloated over how the AOL welcome screen, which ~ be turned innocent iN experiment." one Ziff-Davis ry ofserious privacy and security breaches. allow them to prevent users from accessing oft "can be used to drive people where we'd ' columnist warned, "just remember that this is­ On Friday, October 6, there was a technology ­ anything that isn't owned by AOL. This con­ the~ app~h AOL's beachhead -- the-pointfrom which it failure that interrupted AOL messaging. cem is manifested in thefindinglhatAOLhas like to go.- Having an like that can one possibly expect AOL to be intends to invade your living room and lock Having an unstable provider be in control of registered 2,572 internet domain names, show­ aI.ready, in media?~ up you and your family." He concludes with . such a large percentage ofthe messaging com­ ing how widespread their intended growth is. any different when control ofall JeffChester, executive director ofCenter for the question: "Are you going to let AOL take munity leaves users without options during Names registered inclt:Jde eBayAOL.com, Media Education criticized, having AOL in over your television?" . such failures. AOL has claimed that, rather Gateway.net, AOL-Visa-com; hybrids offamil­ control "means you don't go anywhere else." IfAOL acquires Time-Warner, they'll do than maintain a messaging monopoly, they're iar company names such as YahAOL.com, more than control the start pages ofother looking forward to the day when competing AmericaOnlineMS.com, MSAOL.com; Selections reprinted by permission ofDavid ISP's. Currently, AOL actively discourages messaging companies offer the ability to reach TVICQ.com, .net, and .org suggesting plans Cassel, TheAOL Watch Newsletter their content partners from promoting any of AOL users. But one CBS MarketWateb for their ICQ service will be used through the http://www.aolwateb.comIIisl For a more AOL's competitors - a fact which AOL con­ columnist argued that AOL "could be pretend­ television; various permutations ofAOL RR extensive look at the above topics, along with ceded to European officials investigating the ing just long enough to eat the competition." Friends.com, suggesting messaging service internet links, please visit bttp:llwww.aol­ proposed merger, according to the Wall Street This notion holds merit when one looks at over Tune-Warner's Roadnmner cable net­ wateh.comIlist/OI05.htmL The full list of Journal. Bloomberg news reported that one AOL's argument that they can't let outside ser­ work; YouveGotTuneWarner.com; household • AOL's 2,572 registered domains can be found opponent ofthe merger said that AOL wanted vices message AOL customers because of words such as Love.com and Helping.com; extends-iDto~the w".,"OI'IlI"I#tdf-to~f~rcI~lfliglonri·nn------BIIIJ#.l~IWW.~~--at bUp:llwww aob tointerferewith- what users saw on news sites, teelmical-mtd--security problems. The fallacy in ---and-cvcu ...... files.comIarticlesllegal_aoldomains.btml atG .------. as seen during contract negotiations when this argument is that·AOL lets users ofthe with BlackChurchNetwork.org. AOL asked ABC News to remove links to

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[Hearing your words has made me deaf, ·I was torn apart :To get one shell that attracts my attention [This is the blood of Christ, drink it and you should feel alright For generations, this legacy we gave, Touchinq you has made me numb, :Your pain was so real :She likes to enjoy like me . ~But why do I need a drink to feel alright, when I have my insight In this, the land of the free and home of the brave." :So how can I tell you I love you? :I gripped at my heart :The warmth of the sun, the cloudless sky: iWhat is right is in my mind .And the very blue endless sea. ~Since I am a product of the almighty gene line liThe Freedom wesecured for you, we hoped you'd always keep, . :HEAVEN982(@aol.com ]I dropped everything all those genetic engineers out there But tyrants labored endlessly while your parents were asleep. 1To ·Glass shattered on the floor [I laugh at first and stare at 'the water .lt's your fears that make you alter these natural years . Your freedom gone, your courage lost, you're no more than a. :With eyes wiGe-sOOt :Saying hey baby come 00 - ~Creating slave, a new aim, forget about helping the enslaved ·I ran to your door .One of the waves burst the anger ~Making In this, the land ot the free and home of the brave." those born with disabilities feel ashamed Sucking me in its foam. ;No genetic engineering on me :"Where is she?" "You buy permits to travel, and permits to own a gun, Born naturally and continue to live chemically free ,I screamed in a frantic state .1 curse a little but I don't cry ~No Permits to start a business, or to build a place for one. pesticides, pharmicides, they're both chemicals used to control society ·What if I waited too long? . 'And think of other ways ~And create a market for doctors to meet On land that you believe you own, you pay a yearly rent...... '. 1 What if I got here too late? 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' iWash my body with soap made from honey .Glowinq like lamps :With monotonous beeping tones ~See You pay for crimes that make our Nation, turn from God in a holistic doctor that is building within me ::Twins bearing twins shame. jI am free, naturally. :Glowing like beacons :1 wanted to be strong for you You've taken Satan's number, as you've traded in your name." .;A powerful light :. But a tear stung my eye

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FILLED WITH REVENGE AS MY ONLY SCAPEGOAT, [:Sharp and metallic and one-word sentences .• Because I couldnt adm-it to myself ;...... -.-' Kiss my lips making you jealous? .I MEANDERED INTO OUR RELATIONSHIP. ;Hoping quietly they see another sunrise .. That you were slipping away iNever :UNAWARE, OF COURSE, THAT VENGEANCE AND NOT REDEMPTION "Can you regain the freedom for which we fought and died? ;But then life ebbs Or don't you have the courage, or the faith to stand with .:And then ...1curse the day iHAD CRYSTALLIZED IN YOUR PUPILS. .: Doctors shake heads, remove gloves and :But coughing turned to choking ~. pride? .Hcve For making the time longer :SO AS OUR INEVITABLE DALLIANCE OF TUG OF WAR ENSUED, ::tace masks :Crimson blood crept into the machine Longer than any other day : AND WITH NO PROGRESSION BY E1fHER AVENGER, Are there no more values for which you'll fight to save? [:Anchor woman please announce :A shudder took over your body Until my patience '[1 RELEASED THE ROPE. Or do you wish your children, to live in fear and be a slave?" ~"New drunk driver victims, new statisticsA ':And the heart monitor started to scream Burst the tears of anger .;BUT WATCHING YOU TUMBLE BACKWARD - HAIR IN YOUR FACE- "People of the Republic, arise and take a stand! For things I dream :AND FEELING THE FLEETING WEIGHT OF DISENCHANTED HAPPINESS, ;:Two silent strong doomed sistahs :My mind raced Defend the Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land! But I could not have. "I LEAPT FOR THE ROPE. :[Twins pregnant with twins :My heart pulsated madly •. I LEAPT FOR THE NORMALCY THAT I HAD JUST LOST. Preserve our Great Republic, and God-given Right! ::Six sun kissed souls :When the doctor walked in -Dally jiFOA IN THE GUISE OF PARRALEL ANGER - WE WERE ONE. And pray to God to keep the torch of Freedom burning briqht!" [jGone save one; hush little girl don't cry .She just shook her head sadly ....,' ' .., ' ...... •...... - _ - _.. 11 AND I HAD GROWN QUITE FOND OF YOUR VEHEMENT PAR- :jWhatever shall become of her 'iLANCE As I awoke he vanished, in the mist from whence he came. ·With the flip of a switch No One .: ON LOVE. His words were true, we are not Free, we have ourselves to .Silence flooded my ears ...... :::::::::::::1:':::::::::::::'::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::': : :iMOSTLY BECAUSE IT MIRRORED THE DENSITY OF THE blame. :~Richard Spiropoulos I felt my soul cave in ~ ! I see her stress ::SOD-INFESTED COBWEBS ON MY PALMS AND LIPS. . For even now as tyrants, trample each God-given Right, 'Then we were alone -- :1 see her disappointment :~BUT I MISCALCULATED MY JUMP AND FOUND MYSELF STARING we only watch and tremble, too afraid to stand and fight. 'Me, you, and my tears :She'll no longer count on-others ,~AT YOUR FEET. : No longer care. If he stood by your bedside, in a dream, while you're asleep, ::CLEARLYAMAZED AT HOW YOU OVERPOWERED ME, .1 kissed your frigid forehead ~Shelll no longer feel protected And wonders what remains of our Rights he fought to keep, [1YOU LET OUT A HOLLOW LAUGH, CUT OFF ONLY AS .. - '. held your icy hand ~. .: C Just attacked and invaded. ~CONSTERNATION SET IN. What would be your answer, if he called out from the grave: [And realized life is nothing more ~She wont ask. :~I BEGAN TO BRUSH THE DIRT OFF WITH THE FULL INTENIION Ills this still the land of the free and home of the brave?" .Than an hourglass filled with sand j' Wonlt plead. ::OF WALKING AWAY. ~, Won't beg. Author unknown :~BUT YOU.~. :Natalia ~.She won't stretch out her hand ...... : :Nrivera14S@ao/.com· . YOU HELD ME AND PLACED YOUR LIPS ON MY OPEN MOUTH. .. . Favorite Song ;: to help disintegrating brains. ~AND FOR ONCE I LOST ALL EMOTION - EVEN AS YOUR SCENT ;••• - ••, •• ", •• ". ". , ••• . .. .. 1'. 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" iTo the point where it hurts Faintly through one saw. ;~I CLOSED MY EYES AND IMAGINED SUNS SETTING...SETTING... 111 ~.No one took their blinders off. ;1 blow my ears off Trying to break in ~. 11 ~ But 11m too into this She needed help. :: A sweet piercing that will reach me to my core ~Thatls :Turn me inside out Song of mine aU she asked. ~-rXzibit's lyrics for that ~ ~ 2_~_.~~ ~.~._:~. .~.y, ~~~.~d_~g~~~~~~~~:l~~: ~:z'~~:~~~~~~:~~~~d:~~'~~~~n Continental Airlines Arena Continental AirlinesArena track. Highlights also included Eminem .. _ ..__ .. __ .. ..f: .. ... Thursday, October 19, 2000 I 0, 0 assis im 'Hate6reea;.MiJdva·ne;Siikno( .....". ... into each other with harsh ease. By: David Martinez By Robert Hidalgo in performing a touching rendition of the :Harnrnersteln Ballroom Corey asked the crowd to help him Arts Editor Acting Arts Editor popular, but sad masterpiece of the song .Tuesday, Oct~ber 31,2000 sing "Wait and Bleed," which never titled "Stan." Eminem also mentioned that The air was thick with the stench of :By ~obert HI~algo sounded more harmonious. During Xzibit, Papa Roach, Eminem, and the crowd on Friday night was certainly marijuana and alcohol, and every. bad­ Limp Bizkit sound like an awesome line wilder and crazier then the crowd of the . ;Actmg Arts Edffar another Slipknot favorite, "Spit It ass high school kid in the tri-state area up, right? The trip to the Continental night before, which made all the fans even seemed to be gathered at the focal . Out," Corey asked the fans to sit Arena, in New Jersey, from the Bronx, more gleeful. Eminem closed the show : Halloween has unfortunately tumed down on the floor. All true Slipknot point of their teenage hate and rage ­ on a Friday afternoon, during rush hour with "The Real Srim Shady" and certainly ~into. a glamorized, glittery, fun day, fans went down to floor as command- the Limp Bizkit, Eminem, and Papa' was certainly stressful enough. I was left a pumped up crowd for limp Bizkit. with bright costumes and flashy cot- ed by their leader. He instructed the Roach show, properly dubbed "The definitely angry and I needed my anger limp Bizkit's new album, "ChocoJate ors. On October 31st, 2000, Slipknot place to go crazy when he yells the Anger Management Tour.· Never was to be managed correctly. These guys St*rfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water," their a scene with more red Yankee put on a show at the Hammerstein phrase, "jump the fuck upl" Corey spit were the perfect antidotes, and they had just come out three days prior to the caps turned backwards, and wife beat­ ·Ballroom that should forever go down an entire verse while everyone stood also proved a couple things to me. The show, but most of the fans, including er-T-shirt-wearing kids in one concen­ :in history as the day that hell was down, but when the words "jump the first thing proven to me was that they myself, knew most of the words of the trated area, at least not that I have 'raised. The lead singer of Slipknot, tuck up!" flew out of his mouth, the truly lived up to their reputations of songs. They opened up their act with "Hot seen. Taking my place in General excellent masters of ceremonies. The Dog", which also happens to be the open- ·Corey Taylor, also known as "8," yells entire place went ballistic. Admission standing room (because ...... second fact that was proven to me was ing track of the new album. It is a profani- .to the crowd, "Halloween was known To close the show, Corey intro-. there is really no other way to enjoy a ...... %t\::;}5t. that Rap-Rock (Hip-Rock, Rap-Metal, or ty-doused song with plenty of strong words ~ as the day that Slipknot created, and duced the last song by _sjatiD.Q-Jhis. show than being in General ~-----.:~~;:;;;;...... :..-:·~t~~r:~?8'B!,.\:,,/~::JMhowever~ ino~~s. .~::::.:::::.:..;:. ::.... :::~~: without a doubt a being sent to Nine Inch Naiis.-Ump Bizklt - .the .::day. ..that Slipkn preamble: Admission), the festivities kicked off .:&{.. ~..... real genre of music, because that cul- also performed three tracks from their-first with Papa Roach. :::\& :destroyed!" None has ever spoken "This is your new national fucking. inK·.:':·· ;;)@ ture was evident throughout the whole album, "Three Dollar Bill Y'all$", including Besides hearing "Last Resort" and 'words that are more true. anthem. This song is called arena. "Faith" and "Counterfeit." Fred Durst could "Broken Home" repeatedly and end­ (;i{ii;:i;;;i;·,.)@iii The opening act of the show was a "Surfacing!" The whole place erupted Ill~:)} :::;'}} Skateboarders, suburban kids, not stop prai'sing the crowd for being so lesslyon K-Rock, and besides hearing band named Hatebreed , who are .. '" and there was absolute pandemom- lIDji~i:i~~;;~:;;i;;'?iii~ and hip-hoppers of all races came out much cooler then the previous night. He some of Papa Roach's older stuff about popular in the New York City hard- 'lm'''','·';' \ .,.:-, .. ,,:' .':""''m! .-".... uml Everyone was jumping, kickin£j .. ~mfl~t!i;t:·:::.: ~:~: from New York City and other all other actually had two people come on stage half a year ago from a couple of chicks core scene I personally did not care 4fdA:~I':""\ :::;:'.' .:.. ·:::{JJ::W·:::::::::~::::,:. .. · . screaminq, and the feeling of so. :i:.i.~m{;":;:;::::;!ii regions of the Metro area to enjoy the while he was performing. The first lucky . .. #::·t~mt:::: ir::~:r :.:.:. :@W :. x- ., """ . who knew the band, I really didn't have ~~W.: .5":'::::::~: ~ Jjrit~:::~:·.·. .:•.... ·...:::::~::·:.::l~i.~:::~ power behind these awesome acts. fan had made an elaborate drawinq of the enough to reach the Ballroom In time .. " many people being able to unleasr. any idea of what I could expect in see­ 'to see their performance. Those who 2:Y::':::':' :':..:;;.:.... :..... ·t·+.rT::·~: their aggressions into that baliroorr. ing them. Naturally, I was aware they Before the show many were in the park- group's name and Fred sent him back- .: ...:::~.:.:: . ~··::':::i:::K~.. :.11"'.i)"': /:::. ing lot drinking beer and the weed stage to get lots of liquor and girls. He already love Hatebreed said that they ;% .:. ?:'L£~ was pure ecstasy. would probably only be on for half an ;:)~i~~i!i!!bi' :... I ;./' smoke placed a truly mellow scene, asked the crowd if there was a girl who , -- ....: ':ilfr: ::-, "rocked." Others who ~ate them f.' ·:···t:· .:. ::~:.: :::" I~.:j~~:ft:..·· .::"', After Slipknot exited the stage, thai hour, but I wanted to see as much as of .. :~t ,:.:.::.(:::.:';:~:~' ".:' .: ': .: while Eminem and Limp Bizkit music wanted to be that fan's date for the night noted that they "sucked. Overall, .::•.. .iL ,~'t~*.... strange country music started u', them as I could. I mean, I own the CD Hip-Hop god Eminem spittin' on the mic was being blasted from the car stereos. and, of course, immediately a girl was ~:=':::····::(:i·::'L::;::: and hardly ever listen to it, so why not though it does not matter, because :::.(:.: :::-::::r·· . .. again and that same woman starter. resembling the simplistic designs of the The opening act was Xzibit. The pulled from the sea of people and sent check out what I was missing? What I saw Hallow~n was solely for Slipknot. The madness, the craziness, the SICness that is Slipknot infested Halloween. repetitively singing a new phrase midwest. Eminem opened the doors and beats were reatly cool, because of the blar- backstage. The second true fan, as Fred was one of the greatest half -hour open­ : At 9:00 P.M.~ Mudvayne, the sec- 'night at the Hammerstein with their unique and identifying ~Iend of music. "You're all' going to hell." Slipknot out came his posse, 0-12. They tore it up ing horns that have become the traditional Durst called him, had "Limp Bizkit" tattooed ,- - ings ever. from then on out, and the cheers for an sound for West Coast flavor. Unfortunately on his back. The true fan was allowed to .ond act, played a decent half hou~ some great qualities, such as the lead were ~ung by. a woman an? she kept allowed us to pour our pain and fail­ Papa Roach put on a show in encore were deafening. A great show put a lot of Xzibit's lyrics were indecipherable. jump around and dance on stage, while the .set: The group ca~e onto stage In singer, Kud, who has the ability to re~atlng a little phr~se. Sat~n get ures all over the ballroom and then front of a crowd that was only vaguely on by this hip-hop mastermind. The reason Why I couldn't understand a lot band performed "Rollin'." Fred Durst could .their usual face paint, b.ut they wore growl and sing with excellence. The behind me and push, Pre~ strange, gave us that last little tune to think interested in seeing them, and somehow, Finally, the headliner, Limp Bizkit, was of what he was saying was because of the not stop professing his love for all the fans ;white outfits splattered With a red sub- bassist, Ryan, also has as great sound for Slipknot does not wo~hlp Satan, about. The bond that connects they had enough in them to bring every­ next. After waiting nearly thirty-five min- fact that I did not know any of his songs. that attended the show. He even invited t~e ~ittle di~ se~e one to their feet. They accomplished a .stance that closely resembled blood. that is almost jazzy. All in all, ?ut tune its purpose Slipknot fans to that band is so utes for their set to start, the crowd was He did a lot of songs that required a lot of the people who were on the upper level of nice-sized mosh pit, they had people .Thelr look certainty set ~he mood for a Mudvayne's set was good enough to In bnnglng about an eene mood. ~he immensely strong and terrifyingly treated to an unveiling of a Voltron concept chanting. Some members of the crowd got the stadium to come down to the floor and singing along with them, and they played ;night of craziness. Their perform?,nce get the crowd ready for Slipknot. set continu~ w~ Slipknot'S opening .. blissful. Slip.knot is one__otme hardest; set. On either side of the stage were into the chanting but too many people were party witn everyone ~se. You know it up to the crowd with every word, and every :was hard, and --Q1.oo~ but.at times 1t was about half an hour before . track10 thetr se1t-1itted album, . realest and most true baflds on earth.: tremendous robots that stood tall, virtually still filing in to the stadium and others just wouldn't be a real rock concert if there response that they received. In my eyes, "742617~OO27." ~uld he~e guarding the stage with their presence. In didn't understand theflow. wasn't any rioting. The asswipe security :Iacked the intensity that everyone was Slipknot started their set, and even All one IS If you want to listen to music that will these young upstarts were extremely close the middle was the upper torso of the pre- Stepping up next at the plate was guards would not let anyone downstairs, .yearning for ~nd needed. E~en though, at times, the wait seemed end- the repetitive, "the whole thing I ~hlnk deal with the emotions, tensions and to stealing the show. viously-mentioned Vultron robot. Out of Papa Roach. He gained a lot of respect and the Bizkit heads were not going to though the entire floor was mashing less as the crowd was being enter- is sick." The onslaught of Slipknot stresses that life brings to everyone. Eminem was next on the bill. The multi­ re both chest plates, which slowly opened from many in the audience, including stand for a few security guards ordering and many we. jumping in excitement tained by a flashing session from sev- members packed o.nto s~age and then go out, now, and buy all of platinum hip-hop success story continued upwards, were drummer John Otto, and OJ myself, because of his outrageous perfor- them to go back to the upper level. 'over the mUSIC, there were those who era! woman on the balcony section. bless~ th,: cro~ with their pofll:'la~ Slipknofs music that is available for to shine as he let loose on the sold out Lethal. Out of the middle, where the top 0 mance. Their music has a lot of metal Bumrushing occurred and a mob of securi- finge~ ~o crowd with all of his best material. His keep throwing. middle at th: Slipknot finally started their show with track titled, (SIC). It ,,:,as t>E:autiful. purchase. I recommend Slipknot to the robots stomach was, opened the latch mixed with rap and the crowd really started ty came out of nowhere and pummeled energy was hot, bringing the crowd to its :band and yetllng that they sucked. a weird country record that started to Everyone was happily J~mplng on anyone who is ready to see the world' to the entrances of Fred Durst, Wes getting pumped dUring their set. The lead several fans mercilessly. It was certainly a feet, singing along with every word he spit. Nonethele~s, Mudvayne showed play through the edifice. The lyrics each other and the moshpit was filled in a new light. Borland and Sam Rivers. This was prob- ,singer, Coby Dick, actually sent himself fly- lot of fun! Limp Bizkit closed the show with To my surprise, a few mosh pits formed as ably one of the greatest entrances I have ing into the crowd twice during the perfor- "Nookie" and all went home feeling fueled ~~:~:so~:~hot::~:~~o~nly~:on':~~speCific,"msongs~:the'·~:~ra~ltc:(owd:as·~eli::as:~the~:rockc?~;d well, and at this point, I think everyone in ... .. ever seen. The crowd was psyched up mance. On his second flight, he flipped and ready to encounter the real world eM MUSIC FESTIVAL the arena was feeHng the contact high. and they started to play their signature into the crowd dUring a song titled "Dead again. crowd was completely involved in the The last band to go on was defirmety: Eminem came on, the weed was lacked to get the crowd excited. They songs one after another. Cell." "Dead Cell" is the hardest and I believe that music has the power to Do you know what the CMJ Music music. But that was not Midtown's the one band that every sweat.soaked: unleashed, and everyone was blazing in had a lot of problems with the sound Oddly enough, though, the crowd fastest song in Papa Roach's impressive bring people to a different level and it helps fault, so I can not really blame them for shirt in the Uonls Den had wait~ for. ~ honor of their drug-loving icon. Midway :Marathon MusicFest and FilmFest is? quality of the vocals, which really hurt seemed less than responsive. Actually, the musical set. Many sang along with Coby to cope with the everyday bullshit that we that. I can say that the Uon's Den Even though New Found Glorys ~r-: through his near hour and fifteen-minute :Did you know that over a few short the crowd's ability to get involved. crowd died further and further into a rathe Dick during what may actually be Papa run into. The Anger Management Tour had needs to get air conditioning, or use fonnance was plagu.ed by faulty eqUIP-; set, the curtains came down and an amaz­ ~days, hundreds of well-known and little desperate and pathetic attempt to go wild. Roach's best song, "Between Angels and the perfect lineup, and the fact that all that Overall, Allister did not put on the best Every~ ingly funny Eminem cartoon was shown :-known bands play at well-known and their damn air conditioning, because ment, the crowd dldn' care. Was it that we were all tired of the wait and Insects." They closed their performance attended that show felt truly appreciated by show, according to the room. I on the much to the crowd's amusement. Once it otherwise NO ONE should go there, song they performed .had every~ne~ it caught up to all of us equally? Could it with their supreme hit "Last Resort" and . the stars that we love, certainly left us on little-known venues all over NYC? Did other hand, was smitten with Scottie was done, a set change was revealed as ever! singing along and danCing and ~tting ~ be the two sets previous were so killer that that song truly set the crowd up for an amazing high. If you are not familiar you know that there were workshops (bass) and I knew their music, so I was Eminem had a life-sized model house The next artist to go on was ~ one- wild. Unlike ~idto",,:n, the.heat did not! they drained the crowd by night's end? Eminem. with any of the performers that you have :on what the music industry was going happy. man group who called himself affect anyone s deSire to Jump up and· Who knows. There was one consen- Eminem's set lasted just as long, if not just read about, then I definitely encourage .to do about the Napster controversy? The next band to perform was Dashboard Confessional. I didn' really down and pass out from heat eXhaus-~ sus shared among all, though. Limp slightly longer then Limp Bizkit's powerful you to go out and purchase any or all of Did you know that an indie film starring Midtown. This band is full of all New pay very much attention to him tion. They played many songs from ~ Bizkit wasn't the Limp Bizkit of old performance. Eminem's stage had a house their albums. They are all readily available :Drew Barrymore premiered? I honest­ Jersey kids, so they had the home­ ~ny longer. They had embraced pop that looked just like the house that he is at your local CD retailer, and if you ever because I was too hot and too tired their self-titled second albu~ "~ew. ly doubt most of you did. I only learned town advantage to the crowd. As soon in a big way. Unnecessary fireworks, pictured in front of on one of his Marshall have an opportunity to see them live, then after Midtown and Allister. However, Found Glory," but also they mixed In a ~ about the CMJ Festival a few years as they got on stage, the crowd was an elaborate set, and most annoying Mathers' album covers. Everyone knows you c~rtainly will not be disappointed. what I did notice was very good. He few songs from their first self-titled and~ ago, and this was the first year I actu- really feeling their performance and it of all (since I believe the other two how crazy Eminem acts, but he was totally had a very strong voice and his. two covers, on.e of the !heme to the~ additions are - commonplace when outlandish during the 'ally attended a concert that was part of wasn' bad. This was the first time I'd acoustic songs were done so well it 80's cult mOVie, Goon/es, and the~ getting big), coordinated dancers whole night. He the festival. seen them live. They didn' have a lead prompted me to look for his album other, -Glory of Love,,- the ~eme love~ wearing Fred Durst apparel. Was this drank vodka on On a Saturday aftemoon, a few vocalist like Allister, but switched often. "Swiss Army Romance" and buy it. song to the other 80 s mOVie, Karate: the smash mouth band that was a dri- stage, took ecstasy weeks ago, I woke up early and head­ Their original songs were catchy and The CD is pretty good as well. He is Kid Part II. ving force in the mayhem at the (yes, the drug!), ed to the city from my qomfortable very poppy punk with a lot_ of other Woodstock ~'99 riots? Far from it. showed a violent and definitely someone-who I wilt see the By the end of th~ show, all the heat,' Westcnester County bed. -A few of my influences included. Their biography Regrettably, I would have to say tha pornographic South next time he is in town, and pay .more sweat, and tears that poured out of. new favorite bands were playing in the on the DriveThruRecords site this was the main reason Why the Park cartoon, and attention this time. The crowd's reac- my body was worth it.. The f?ur bands~ city as part of the CMJ festival and I describes them as a mixing of ele­ crowd was so non-responsive this even did an ·N Sync ticn during his perfonnance was gave their hearts In their. p~rfor-. couldn't miss seeing Allister" or New ments of pop ("Let Go"), punk night. Limp Bizkit just wasn't Limp imitation with his mixed. Most people were like me, sort mances Even though they mlghl. not~ Bizkit anymore, and it showed In a big crew, D-12. 0-12 Found Glory again. ("Another Boy"): emotional ("No Place of paying attenHf)rl bur still waiting have.~ Jeer. completely superb, given way. had an opportunity to The show was helo at the LIon's Den. FeelS Like Horne") ana rock ("Just So basically. besides Limp Bizkit, promote their album extremely_.impatieotiy for- J,..ew- Found the cl,rcumstances, they were pretty. a small venue on SuHivan St-r-eet, Rock t RoW) rn a stylistic way that~ n Glory. Others were really digging on damn good. These are all bands that; the show was fairly amazing. Sad and perform their :which is right outside of Washington keeps the music intriguing and consis­ his style and the difference between you should check o~. As well., next~ that it had to end on such a morbid new single titled, "I'll :Square Park. They had no coat check, tent, without becoming repetitious. note. But as you will see, Rob, who Shit On You." Xzibit his acoustic rock and the two previous year, you should get Involv~ With thej ·no air conditioning, and wanted two This is an adequate description Of attended the Saturday show, seemed performed the last bandIS catchy, poppy punk. CMJ festival becau~ irs bee~ around~ :dollars for a Dixie-sized cup of Coke. their performance at the show. to have a different perspective all half of "Bitch Please Dashboard Confessional has only for 20 years now, and mo~. people~ 'The first band to go on was Allister.. Midtown is a lot of fun to watch and get Limp Blzklt gets some mixed reviews together... Part 2" with Eminem, recently been signed to Drive Thru Re- have no idea what it is, what itls abo~t, ~ .Allister's performance was superb. involved with. The only problem I had and the crowd cer- cords so he has a lot of time to devel- and why we have It.: :They had the energy of the local show was the heat in the venue. Since it was jI saw them perform at; however, they op and build up a following in the punk -By Danielle 'u.....u...... : u...... :...... uuui····u.u u•..._u _u uuuu·..u.·..u _u_.._ u u u.._...... •.__u.u u _.._uu u.._ _u u = ! TICKER aSyLuM NOVEMB:ER 13, 2000 TICKER aSyLuM NOVEMBER 13, 2000

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The Least Take A Bite Worst of Gutta Rhyme By David Martinez By Rob Hidalgo Bizzar Arts Editor Acting Arts Editor

You know that feeling you .get when The Insane Clown Posse (ICP) released Brooklyn-bred Type 0 Negative has done you see something and it just doesn't look two different albums on Halloween to the what many thought impossible; they have kept right? That's the feeling I got when I sawthe ad delight ofthousands and thousands ofjugga­ a notorious and musically-respected name in for this CD in ROLLING STONE. When you los nationwide. What is a juggalo, you ask? It the music industry and around the world with a start listening to the first couple of tracks, is the name that was given by ICP to specify sound so devastatingly unique, no one would which are Staind's remake of Public Enemy's those people who love them. I, personally, am Jimi Hendrix have ever thought it would sell. Blending "Bring the Noise" and Sevendust's coverofLL proud to say that I am ajuggalo and I am their psychotic musical talents into a murky Cool J's "Going Back to Cali," you get the ecstatic over the two new albums. Ifyou The Jimi Hendrix Experience (box set) pool ofdepressive melody, Type 0 Negative is feeling that the CD is not going to be thatgood. don't know who ICP are, then I will quickly EXPERIENCE HENDRIX/MeA everything that defines being the counter ofthe When.Colin Quinn ofSaturday Night Live par­ describe them as the nuttiest rap duo in the By__Jeffrey Belsky mainstream. Album after album, the band odied that song, -it sounded better than the .... history-of-hip-hop, They are white guys-from which makes its living by combining the lust of Sevendust cover, because the song is just too Detroit who wear clown makeup, and only Arts Editor industrial metal, the gore and beauty of gothic laid-back to be remade by a heavy metal band. live for the underground music scene. Of the Jimi Hendrix is synonymous with guitar melodies, and the old-school metal that Black Also, note that Public Enemy teamed up with two albums that were released, Bizzar is not wizardry, perfection, and innovation. He was Sabbath made famous, comes out and delivers Anthrax on "Bring the Noise" back in the early supposed to be as good as the other. I believe one of the masters of blues and rock, and a for their fan base 90's. Kottonmouth Kings rap about smoking that they are both equally as good. There are direct influence on many of today's great Now, after about eight or so years ofproduc­ weed, which I frankly can't believe (sarcasti­ several highlights on Bizzar. The first is a bands, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, ing some of the most spine-chilling tunes, and cally speaking). song titled "Questions." who covered Hendrix's "Fire" at Woodstock male chauvinistic odes ever, Type 0 Negative On the other side ofthe coin, the CD is actu­ The entire song has.only questions and '99. Before his untimely death at the age' of27, has released a best of album with two new ally pretty good, once you listen to it a few shows offthe lyrical ability that ICP has. The the guitar fire-setter recorded only three full­ tracks, properly-dubbed The Least Worst of times very closely- Bloodhound Gang heavily next highlight is a song titled "Radio Stars," length albums: Are You Experienced?, Axis: Type 0 Negative. Along with the new CD, rock up Run DMC's "It's Tricky," and Dope which is a story about how artists in the music Bold As Love, and Electric Lady/and, spawn­ rumors have surfaced ofthe dismantling ofthe put a new spin on Ice-T's "New Jack Hustler." world sell out in order to become a radio star. ing a number of hit singles, and still leaves a .... band. which to some seems eminent at this One-hit wonders Dynamite Hack tum the raw ICP shows the world that they can sing R&B, legacy to this day. point. Only time will tell. and mean "Boyz-In-the-Hood" into a cute, punk, and gangsta rap, but they would rather This new box set from the Jimi Hendrix As far as the songs go, they couldn't have laid-back gangsta ditty, and lay down on the keep it real for the juggalos that they love. Experience is 56 tracks of hit singles, unre­ picked a better representative selection. couch for Fun Lovin' Criminals' loungy ver­ The best song on the album is "Let's Go All leased live and studio cuts, and unfinished Ranging from their first hit, "Black No. I," to sion of Eric B. & Rakim's "Microphone The Way,~ which contains an interpolation of recordings; such as "Slow Blues." You can their most recent hit "Everything Dies," a new­ Fiend.'" the same-titled song written by Gary Cooper. hear both sides of Hendrix: the side which bie to the Type 0 Negative sound can easily This isn't the type ofCD that I'd really buy It has an excellent beat and will come out as a tears up the guitar ("Voodoo Chile (Slight catch up with time missed just by listening to even if I heard it prior to purchasing it. These single. Although I thought it would never hap­ Return)"), and the side which makes the guitar this stunning compilation. As far as the gen­ artists aren't taking a bite outta rhyme, but pen in my lifetime, I think we may start to tear ('''The Wind Cries Mary"), uine fan base is concerned. no other compila­ they're not nibbling either. hear IC? onthe air. Ifyou do not know about The first disc is by far the best, containing tion could have possibly made them happier, the Insane Clown Posse, then you should "Purple Haze," "Foxey Lady," a live cover of and no other compilation of songs would have check out one ofthe new releases, but ifyou .~~b Dylan's "~i~~ .A.R~~IiJ!g_~~one,~' an<:! •..AlI been more accepted. -- are a sensitive little priss, then skip-their CD Along the Watchtower." For people who are In classic style, Type 0 released two ofthe Warner Brothers on the rack and go on living your boring exis­ very into Hendrix, this is a gem. but for people grimiest, darkest new singles to their reper­ tence. who aren't really into Hendrix, then this isn't toire. "12 Black Rainbows" and IIStay Out of for you. But even if you're not a big fan, you My Dreams" should be enough to hold most all gotta appreciate how he handles his axe. Type 0 fans over till the next album, if and The four-CD box set, enclosed in a velvet hopefully when it is recorded and released. case. contains an eighty-page booklet, with It is hard to sit here and try to come up with Wind-Up full-color photographs (including Hendrix a critique of a best of album. especially since playing his Fender with his teeth), and a biog­ all you have to work with that is new are two Hybrid Theory raphy written by rock n' roll writer Dave songs. My advice. though. is this; ifyou are a Marsh (journalist). All songs have short para­ long-time Type 0 Negative fan, buy it and take By Rob Hidalgo graphs written about where the recordings in the tunes. If you aren't, and you would like Acting Arts Editor took place, and even some hand-written lyrics. to be exposed to a world ofchillingly dark and Ifyou ever listen to K-Rock, you have prob­ This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as melodic tunes that are sure to entrance, pick it ably heard of Linkin Park's smash hit "One unreleased recordings go, because, as unbe­ up. If you are into *N Sync and Christina Step Closer." The fact that the band features an lievable as it may sound, there are enough out­ Aguilera. ummmm... don't pick this up. Ever. emcee and a vocalist gives Linkin Park a dif­ By Jeffrey Belsky takes and unreleased material to release one Heed my word people, [ know what I am talk­ ferent sound. The vocals that are delivered by CD over the next fifteen years. There's really Arts Editor ing about. Chester Bennington are absolutely phenome-. no point in me describing the hits, because you ~. nal. His strong, high-pitched voicesinks into Dust For Life are from Memphis, the city know 'em all. One of the cutest songs is your ears. The rapping skills of Mike Shinoda which Elvis Presley made famous. It's no won­ "Taking Care of No Business," a straight­ are sub-par, but it still meshes well with the der that these rockers come from the same ahead blues jam in which you hear the famous music. There are several songs that are worth town with the same intent- to give us a chance line, "I'm so broke I can't even pat attention" mentioning. We all know that "One Step to listen to their blend of rock music. Dust For and "I'm so poor I couldn't even give you the Closer" is hot, but Linkin Park has other gems Life consist of Chris Gavin (vocals, guitar), time." The Experience's rendition ofthe "Star­ to share with the world. "In the End" is a very Jason Hughes (guitar), Dave Shea (bass) and Spangled Banner" in this box set is nowhere "'- radio-friendly song, because it displays the Rick Shelton (drums, vocals). They have near as. good as the Woodstock '69 perfor- best rapping on the album and, again, already toured with the likes ofCreed, and are mance, though, which changed the way many Bennington blesses us with touching vocals. currently on' tour with 3 Doors Down and people look at our country's anthem, and the Look for that song to come out as a single. Nickelback, way people look at music forever. Another- song that belongs on the airways is Almost all ofthe album's songs are dark and "Crawling," .which actually may be the best distorted. "Seed" has a very crunchy wah-wah track on the album. Bennington forces one to riff: and "Dirt Into Dust," the album's opener, take in his soulful-sounding voice and one is about what most of the songs are - depres-' elapses into a soothing and serene place of sion, Singer Chris Gavin explains, "It rero..iM __ mind. He certainly has a gift. I only wished that ed me that you don't let anything beat you . the songs were longer. The average song length it's about motivating myself through times of . .... is about three minutes; I wish that they were pain and depression.n "Step Into the Light,n the longer simply because the songs are so good. first single, has landed at #3 on theAlternative Linkin Park may become the next biggest thing Radio & Records chart. It has that Alice In

fifteen dollars to purchase this album. I recom- the harmonious chorus comes in to calm down A.Ra:: YC>~..J REA £>V I::«::>R. .-•..•..:1 ~~ ··..··RIA·.....·...... ·? mend Linkin Park to anyone that likes music, the heaviness ofthe distorted guitar. The album Touchtone Pictures and The Ticker invite you and a guest to a complimentary screening of Unbreakable on Tuesday and I mean anyone. Even if you like music is a solid mix of heavy rock songs throughout, similar to the so-called music made by the except the two last songs, "Where the Freaks November 21. Stop by the Ticker office (360 PAS) to pick up your pass. Hurry while supplies lcstl Backstreet Boys, or music by Jay-z, Limn' Go," and "The End" "Where the Freaks Go" is Park is something you would certainly enjoy. written over a pretty 0 chord, as many-sweet They have the gift of delivering rock, metal, songs are. And last, but Dot least, "The End" electronics, hip-bop, and pop, without sound- finds guitarist Jason Hughes playing from fast ing corny. Check them out, you won't be sorry. into a frenzy, winding up this debut

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