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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Suffolk University Student Newspapers at Digital Collections @ Suffolk. It has been accepted for inclusion in Suffolk Journal by an authorized administrator of Digital Collections @ Suffolk. For more information, please contact [email protected]. d » Suffolk University • Boston, Massachusetts ‘ [UlA Volume 63, Number 1 www.suffolkjournal.net Wednesday, June 11, 2003 757 graduate at harborside commencement MattWOder Journal Staff

The sun shined brightly while 757 students received their under­ graduate degrees from Suffolk University on May 18 at the FleetBoston Pavilion. The event was the first of its kind at the pavilion, which usual­ ly hosts summer concerts at its harborside location. University officials were imder scmtiny dur­ ing the spring semester when they announced that the ceremony wouldn’t be held at its yearly Photos courtesy of John Gilloly venue, the FleetCenter. “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert addresses new graduates. FleetCenter executives told Suffolk administrators that if the to it. Senior Michele Colameta mountains today ... with the 10 Boston Celtics made the playoffs, said she was overwhelmed. “It’s a Commandments this is how TV a game would be held at the arena rush of emotions,” she said. “I’m news would cover it: Moses came on graduation day and therefore so excited.” Senior and Student down from the mountains today could not guarantee the space. Government Association with the 10 Commandments, now University officials scrambled to President Sean Powers joked here is Sam Donaldson with the find a compatible location and about the foture that awaits him. threemost important,” he said. settled on the FleetBoston “Now what do I do?” he asked. The political expert also had Pavilion. The pavilion is an out­ Powers also remarked on how serious comments during his side venue that holds 5,000 peo­ quickly his time at Suffolk flew speech. He quotedMassachusetts ple, compared to the by. “It doesn’t seem like four native John F. Kennedy’s presi­ FleetCenter’s 19,000 open seats. years,” he said. dential inauguration speech: “Let Dean of Students Nancy C. President David J. Sargent the word go forth from this time Stoll said the feedback she introduced the ceremony’s key­ and place, that the torch has been received about the new location note speaker, NBC’s “Meet the passed to a new generation of was positive. “We received Press” moderator Tim Ri^sert. Americans.” numerous comments thatday and Russert told various stories of Russert told the graduates that in the days that followed from meeting world leaders and they are just as qualified as stu­ families and guests,” Stoll said. impressive political figures, like dents from Ivy League schools. “They were unanimously positive Pope John Paul II. “The diploma you are about to and very generous in their praise Russert began his address by receive has preparedyou to com­ of the whole commencement stating, “You have finally made pete with anyone, anywhere,” experience.” it.” Russert light-heartedly spoke Russert said. Graduates seemed focused on of his profession. “David “The future leaders of this their significant day rather than Brinkley once told me that if world will not be bom the sonsof A Suffolk graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma at the the headaches they had leading up Moses came down from the see Russert, page 2 FleetBoston Pavilion on May 18. Modern residence hall boasts atrium, views Adam D. Krauss ble, the dorm will feature “extensive Feeleysaid. _ Journal Staff day lighting,” Feeley said. Windows There hasalso been some adminis­ are fritted to reduce heat absorption on trative shufflingfor thenew residence The completion of the new 10 those terribly hot days. hall. Somerset St. dorm is rapidly Multiple 50-inch plasma TVs, Shannon Werner has been named approaching. For more than a year, fully operational with hook-ups for a assistant director of Residence Life union laborers have been working to DVD player, a VCR or PowerPoint and Summer Programsand is going to make sure every piece of wood and presentation are scattered throughout be in charge of the completion of the amm metal is in place in the 19-floor build­ the building. 10 Somerset St. dorm. Last year she ing. What was once an expensive The cafeteria on the third floor lived at 131 Tremont St. and ran that parking lot has now become a state- seats 84 people and can be used as a building, accordingto Residence Life of-the-art residence hall. “multi-purpose space,” Feeley said. and Summer Programs Director “It has been smooth sailing so far Rooms are equipped with satellite Maureen Owen Wark. and we look forward to finishing the cable and have two phone and two OwenWark will continueto be the As S ■■ project,” said Michael Feeley, project data port hookups. Thereare 147 dou­ department’s director, but the days of counsel for the new dorm. “We’ve ble rooms, 19 single rooms and eight day-to-day operations for her at 150 been getting positive feedback from quads. Rooms are also handicapped- Tremont St. are over. “I’m very excit­ surrounding neighborhoods.” accessible. There is a director’s suite, ed. It’s time to move off campus.” About 200 freshmen will move located near the building’s computer To fill her spot at the 150 Tremont into the dorm Aug. 31. Another 130 lab, which will feature some Apple St. dorm Suffolk hired Tikesha ■ 4 studentswill move in thenext day. computers for NESAD students. Morgan, who was named assistant Once inside the building, glass The carpet is made from recyclable director. She will beginwork July 1. encompasses students’ everymove. A materials, Feeley said. He said Suffolk “1 think the university will have a 208-foot atrium takes center-stage and has tried to make the dorm “as envi- major grand opening” for the new is visible fromany location thatis not rorrmentally friendlyas possible.” dorm, Owen Wark said, whose depart­ facing the back of the building. For security, the dorm will have ment is not responsible for such an Adam D. Krauss - Journal Staff To help the growthof plants and to cameras inside the elevators and in event. However, she said, “The grand A view of the glass atrium inside 10 Somerset St. use as much natural energy as possi­ “key areas throughout the building,” opening will be getting everybody in.”

- 1 > > The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, June 11, 2003 oo Study: students lacking sleep Michael Fnizetti Journal Staff Sleep solutions Briefs Are you feeling tired or a little drowsy during classes? Students are some of the most sleep-deprived Professors’ publications on display A relaxing bedtime routine can make it easier Americans according to a recent study by the to fall asleep. Biographies of a former female professional baseball player, the National Sleep Foundation. frontman of rock band Echo and the Bunnymen and a respected The non-profit organization found that people ages Avoid Job-related work and household chores African American slave are among the many books authored by 18 to 29 are more likely to be sleepy during the day, that are mentally and physically stimulating. Suffolk professors and alumni that are on display at Suffolk take medication to stay awake and have difficulty University Law School. falling asleep on weekday nights. Do noteat or drink too much before bedtime. The exhibit, “Suffolk’s Bookshelf: A Showcase of University Only 26 percent of students get more than eight Authors,” is open at the Adams Gallery on the first floor of David J. hours of sleep per night. Create a quiet, comfort­ Sargent Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The display will be pre­ Some students stay awake every night studying, able environment. sented until June 23. procrastinating and completing assignments. “I get only around 5 hours of sleep a night, and it Avoid alcohol, nicotine definitely affects morning classes, ” said senior and caffeine, especially Mitchell Reid. Some students have trouble catching close to bedtime. “Zs,” but others get enough sleep. “I get about eight hours of sleep (a night) on aver­ Exercise, but not within three hours before age, but it doesn’t affect my classes, ” said fi-eshman bedtime. Verena Seipp. The organization’s study, conducted in 2002, Avoid naps, particularly in the late afternoon found that this age group sleeps less than it did five or evening. years ago, with more symptoms of insomnia. It also drives drowsy more than any other age group. Keep a sleep diary to identity your sleep Dr. Paul Kom, a psychologist at the Suffolk habits and patterns. University Counseling Center, said some students have trouble getting to sleep because they’re thinking Establish a regular bedtime and get up at the about deadlines for mid-term papers or an exam the same time every day. next day. “There are a fair number of students who are anx­ Do not stay in bed to make up for lost sleep or ious and have too many racing thoughts,” Komsaid. beyond your regular rise time. Kom said students are often under pressure but Photo courtesy of thesports departmertt they should “just relax. Take it easy. It is necessary to side-step this habit of constantly worrying, but just Suffolk’s women’s softball team gear up for a game. don’t forget about everything.” metabolism, accelerates breathing and raises heart Kom said students should write down their rate and blood pressure, according to the National Women’s softball season ends thoughts before going to bed so they can ease then- Sleep Foimdation. Consuming caffeine-related prod­ The sun set on the Suffolk’s women’s softball team’s season, but anxiety. ucts can inhibit the total hours of sleep, increase the the players are looking forward to a bright tomorrow. The season He also recommended that students listen to sooth­ time it takes to fall asleep and increase wakenings record was 24-10. ing music or read a book before trying to fall to sleep. during sleeping periods. The team was selected to competein the Eastern College Athletic Coffee drinkers, hoping to remain coherent for a The organization recommends that people try to Conference post-season tournament after recording a Great few more hours, might have a few problems in then- maintain a normal sleep schedule by falling asleep NortheastAthletic Conference record of 19 wins and three losses. sleeping patterns and health. Caffeine increases and waking around the same time each day. Pitcher/outfielder Erin Pagel was named Conference Player of the Year. Pagel, catcher Brenna Burr, second baseman Lauren Uttaro, shortstop Emily Cullen and center fielder Christina Nay were named Story from pageone All-Stars and received All-American honors from the National Softball Fast Pitch Coaches Association. Pagel and Uttarowere also selected for the Eastern College Athletic Conference New England Region All Star Team. Russert commends grads Russert from page 1______kings and queens but will be the blood of Students, staff receive leadership awards immigrants,” he said. Russert also mentioned student Government Association members, a communication that the graduates will be challenged during and journalism professor, unsung heroesand other membersof the their lifetime. “Every generation will be Suffolk community were recognized for going "above and beyond the given the opportunity to be tested,” however call of duty" at the Student Government Association Leadership he reminded them they are not alone. Awards Banquet. ' “Remember people struggle alongside you The dinner and awards ceremony, which took place during the and below you,” he said. last week of classes in the spring semester, honored 16 “outstand­ “Have a great life, be careful tonight and ing” students, staff or student activities groups. The recipients were go Suffolk Rams, ” were the words Russert chosen based on nominations made by community members. A left the packed house with as he adorned a selection board of students from activity groups made finaldecisions Suffolk University baseball cap. on who should receive the awards. Student speaker Kim Duca told her fellow The following is a list of the award recipients: SGA member Emily graduates that she was “afraid ” of what lies Ruskowski, Outstanding Freshman of the Year; Students for Peace ahead. Duca assured her fellow graduates and Justice member Rob Laurent, Outstanding Sophomore of the that the nervousness was expected but not Year; SGA President David Rodrigues, Outstanding Junior of the Year; necessary. “The only limitations are those we Black Student Union executive board member John Essieh, put upon ourselves,” Duca said. “Let’s be Outstanding Senior of the Year; Chris Aguiar, Outstanding Transfer happy that Suffolk did happen, ” she said just Student of the Year; Communication and Journalism professor Jodi after remarking on how sad she was to be Maffioli, Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year; University leaving. “Leave here today knowing that it Registrar Mary Lally, Outstanding Administrator of the Year; Student doesn’t matter what you tried and failed at, Activities office coordinator Kim Heagney, Outstanding Support Staff leave here knowing there is still so much of the Year; Women's Cross Country runner Allison Curran, more to do,” she said. Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year; Men's Basketball Captain Honorary degrees were given to eight dis­ Tom Carey, Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year; Black Student tinguished guests during the law school and Union, Outstanding Student Club/Organization of the Year; Suffolk undergraduate ceremonies. Step Team, New or Most Improved Club/Organization of the Year; The morning ceremony for the universi­ PHOCUS: Bringing it back to the dot. Outstanding Program of the ty’s law school boasted an equally well- Year; Club Allocation Board Secretary Anthony Hightower, Student known keynote speaker, former U.S. Unsung Hero Award; Student Activities Assistant Director Dan Attorney General Janet Reno. Photo courtesy of John Gilloly McHugh, Staff Unsung Hero Award; and Rainbow Alliance advisor Administrators are still planning next A Suffolk graduate shows class pride at the 2003 com­ Curtis Hoover, Outstanding Student Club Advisor of the Year. year’s ceremony, and no venue has been mencement ceremony at the FleetBoston Pavilion. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 The Suffolk Journal Suffolk honors Fenton at celebration dinner

Karolina Stefanski rzen. Journal Staflf The crowd cheered when Fenton said, “I certainly love what I am doing and I want to Suffolk University Law School raised continue as long as I can.” approximately $600,000 at the John Fenton Dean of Suffolk University Law School Tribute Dinner held at the Westin Copley Robert H. Smith pointed out that “this is not Place Hotel on April 30. a retirementparly, ” but a recognition dinner The grand fundraising event, which for “our legend” John Fenton. He said that attracted over 850 guests, was organized to the money that was raised at this event will recognize John E. Fenton Jr., a professor of be used to support law students who are law and leader at Suffolk University Law planning to pursue internships in public School for more than 45 years. service. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Dean Delisosaid that 20 to 25 percentof students who are pursuing careers and law students pursue work in the public sec­ internships in public service, associate dean tor. He explained, “We are creating a fund. and co-chairman of the dinner John Deliso It will be called the Fenton fund and it will said. be used to provide financial assistance for The “honorable” Fenton, a lawyer, pro­ people who are involved in the public sec­ fessor, judge and visionary, was bom in tor.” Lawrence, Mass., and began teaching at The invitation states that tickets for the Suffolk Law School in 1957. Fenton dinner ranged between $500 and During his career at Suffolk, Fenton Photo courtesy of John Gillooly $5,000. But Deliso said that some people gained a reputation for his teaching and President David J. Sargent andJohn Fenton greet at the Tribute Dinner on April 30. donated even more money. became a favorite among students. His “evi­ One of the three gold sponsors of the dence course fills quickly eachfall, as word his class. And yes, (she) was one of those one of the most extraordinary people I event was Paul M. Barrett, a Suffolk gradu­ passes from one class to the next about his people.” laimacone said that the one thing know. He is the very best.” ate from 1983, who contributed $25,000 to teaching excellence and wonderful sense of she learned from Fenton is “that in a profes­ Chairmen of the Board of Trustees the tribute dinner. Barrett, who practices humor,” according toa statement inthe din­ sion where there are so many lawyers out Nicolas Macaronis said, “John Fenton does health law, said he was glad that he can help ner brochure. for themselves, there are still lawyers with not have an arrogant bone in hisbody. ” Suffolk students through his contribution. Dana lannacone, a second-year law stu­ heart. Fenton has heart and that comes Secretary of the Commonwealth of Deliso said the tributedinner was a “spe­ dent and former editor m chief of the law across in his teaching.” Massachusetts William Galvin said that if cial event.” It was organized to recognize school newspaper Dicta, took an evidence Fenton gradated cum laude from the he had to describe Fenton in two words, he Fenton for his lifetime achievement and class with Fenton last year. “He truly is a College of the Holy Cross in 1951 and from would say Fenton is “authentic and sincere.” took a lot of time and effort to plan. Deliso great professor,” she said. lannacone said Boston College Law School three years When asked to respond to these com­ said, “To put a dinner on like the Fenton that Fenton is exceptional because “he has later. He received an LLM from Harvard ments, Fenton said that being the subject of Tribute Dinner requires a very significant the amazing ability to engage and hold the Law School in 1955. During his career at the event “has been a little uncomfortable effort.” Deliso said he organizedthis dinner attention of the student and is tmly excited Suffolk, Fenton has received numerous for (him).” Fenton said he was thankful for for ten months. about the material he teaches. Fenton does­ Suffolk Law School awards. the genuine respect he received. Deliso said he was pleased that such a n’t lecture at his students; he lectures to Suffolk University President David J. He said that his will for communityserv­ large number of guests attended the event, them so that by the end of the class, every Sargent said, “No one in the history of the ice was stimulated when he first saw immi­ lannaconesaid, “Actually, I’m not surprised student understands evidence.” law school has had such a profound influ­ grant mill workers who asked Fenton to that so many people showed up, Fenton has She said that “people sit in the aisles of ence on students.” He added, “[Fenton] is teach them “how to become a good U.S. cit- touched so many lives over the years.” MIS builds web portal Gillian Reagan uate.” Opportunities Journal Staff The system andsoftware was created by Timecraiser Computing Corp., which spe- Suffolk administrators are developing a ciaUzes in developing portals for education­ web portal that will coimect students to per­ al institutions. siaGDo© sonalized message boards, calendars, class Many imiversities, including Berklee schedules and imiversity announcements College of Music, use the CampusCmiser Journal that is expected to be completed during the software, accordingto DiGuardia. fall semester. The Management Information Systems Management Information Systems’ staff will customizeand administer the pro­ Another semester and a new graphic designers Director of Administrative Computing gram. DiGuardia said the idea for the portal series of Robert DiGuardia said the “student-cen­ originated from Suffolk University Law review writers tered” portal is an “online community for School’s staff, when they were trying tofind students to gather for academic and social a system thatwould allow students, faculty copy editors purposes.” and staff to communicate. DiGuardia said The Suffolk Journal reporters DiGuardia described the portal, called the university is “always looking for ways “CampusCruiser,” as “one-stop shopping” to build community.” is about to begin. editors for students.“ Students can go one place and He said the system’s “tight integration We are looking for paginators get everything they need,” he said. with our database makes it a lot more effi­ fresh, new talent. Each student will have a log-in name cient.” The portal will be connected to sports writers that will consist of their first and middle ini­ SAIL, Suffolk’s class registrationprogram, photographers tials and their full last name. The opening and email server. page in the softwaremay include headlines University Registrar Mary Lally, who is office assistants from Suffolk’s public relationsoffice, CNN also on the team supporting the software, and the sports department. There will be said the portal will save Suffolk money. workstudy students links to personalized calendars and agendas, Announcements to students that used to be student activities clubs aimouncements and sent through mail and cost her office class schedules. The portal will alert stu­ postage can be sent through the portal and dents about appointments and new club and save the office money. Student activity Contact university announcements. groupscan also benefit from thesesavings. Editor in Chief Faculty, students and staff will have Lally said a marketing committee has accounts and students will also be able to been formed to help publicize the portal Chris Dwyer use the portal long after they’ve graduated. once it is completed and students can look “We hope to make it a life-long connection forward to a portal kick-off some time in the for more information at to the university,” DiGuardia said. “This is fall. DiGuardia said Management [email protected] about community-building aand communi­ Information Systems staff hopes to havethe or call 617-573-8323 ty relationship doesn’t end when you grad­ portal ready forSeptember. or attend our open office hours www.suffolkjournal.net Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. r The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, June 11, 2003 Letter from the editor OH NO! I forgot to read an issue of An introduction... the Suffolk Journal! First and foremost, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Editor in Chief of The Suffolk Journal. I have been involved with the Journal since I was a freshman, simply contributing rock music reviews in hopes to see my name printed in the Arts and Entertainment section every week. There was no better feeling than stopping by the Donahue building on my way to a class topick up a copyof the Journal, knowing that an Don’t worry, dear. original piece of my own work was on display for the entire campus to You can check out www.suffolkjournai.net see. Sure, it mighthave only been a review of a Bon Jovi concert, but 1 to read the archives, subscribe to their was proud to have something printed in a well-respectedpublication. newsletter, post on message boards and The excitement of journalism has been running through my veins since high school, and I’m glad to be continuing that thrill throughout send a letter to the editor. my college career. I jumped at the opportunity to become Arts and Entertainment Editor, because it involved the main interests of my life: journalism and music. What started as a mere interest in writing back in high school soon turned to an evocative career force, and I believed I was on my way to not onlyutilizing mywriting, but also furthering myself at thisuniversi­ ty- It has been quite an experience since those early college days, and now I find myself “running the show,” so to speak. I am exultant with the chance to further the boundaries of this college medium, and am con­ fident enough toprogress the journalistic integrity of the Journal. Print journalism is a dyingfield, and here’s theproof Those“ talking heads” at Fox News and CNN are making more money than someof our www.suffolkjournal.net nation’s top newspaper editors, and those publications are pumping out better views and opinions than most of those rehashed talkshows. I believe that this country’s most important medium is the newspaper. Before the internet, before television, and even before radio, there was print journalism. To this day, a casual read over a particular paper can Finding yourseif at Suffoik enlightena reader in many different ways. The aforementioned idea is my main goalfor The Suffolk Journal. At “You’ll find that you’re not the As oppose strivingto for one, find ening: washing your own clothes! Suffolk, there are a wide variety of students that walk on and walk off first person who was ever con­ balance between the two. Learn You’ll feel stressed and homesick. this campus. However, many of themlack the drive to get involved with fused and frightened and even from your mistakes. Accept the But don’t be scared to make that any clubs or organizations at Suffolk. Many commuters come to class, sickened by human behavior. rewards and consequences of a first phone call home. Keep in and hopback on the T tohead home. Many residents have the ability to You’re by no means alone on that decision. For every hard time there touch with those friends you had get more involved with Suffolk, but choose not to. The bridge needs to score, you’ll be excited and stimu­ will be a lesson learned. For every in high school. You are leaving be gapped; Suffolk University needs more involvement from its stu­ lated to know. Many, many men happy time there will be motiva­ behind a lot but that does not mean dents, whether they live an hour’s long trainride or a five minute walk have been just as troubled morally tion for more. For as the saying you have to forget what is behind. from the residence halls. goes, “these are the best years of Stay true to yourself. Take time out The Suffolk Journal is our voice, the voice of the students. We are your life.” to figure out your needs and wants. here to provide the members of the campuswith informationon events Erica Lugo You are about to embark on a Discover what makes you happy. and happenings around Suffolk. We are here to voice our concerns. We life-changing experience. The Do something you love. You will are herebecause this university needs a medium in which to express its thrills and apprehensions of col­ never feel bored, emptyor abused. opinions. and spiritually as you are right lege life are staring you in the face. Energize your days. Take credit I hope tobring The Suffolk Journal intonew and interesting areas in now. Happily, some kept records Thoughts about this transition will for your own efforts, even if hopes of reaching the masses of SuffolkUniversity. This publicationis of their troubles. You’ll learn from most likely generate many ques­ nobody else does. Be open mind­ an intricate part of the campus and plays an essential role in the net­ them - if you want to. Just as tions. Just remember that with ed, stay loyal and most important­ working of this community. someday, if you have something to every question there is an answer. ly have fim. That said, we are looking for fresh new talent to grace the pages of offer, someone will learn some­ And if you find yourself lost, turn In my personal experience at this prestigious paper. Check out flyers, drop us an emailor stop by our thing from you. It’s a beautiful to the people around you. They are college, it wasn’t easy. There were office on the fourth floor of the Donahue Building. With your help, we reciprocal arrangement. And it’s your age and they are going times when I wanted to leave; can broaden the dexterity of this pubUcation and reach a whole new education. It’s history. It’s poetry.” through the same feelings, dilem­ when I felt alone; when I had no audience, proving yet again that the best way to reach the world is (The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. mas and confusion. If you just sit one to turn to; when I justwanted througha newspaper. Salinger) around and wait until relationships to run away. As I look at myself There will be times when you form, you may find it more diffi­ today, I realize that I’m stronger, will feel completely alone and cult to make friends. Get involved.more confident and I no longer other times when you will feel Join a club. Volunteer. Try out for fear being on my own. completely fulfilled. There will be a team. Start a conversation witha Through all the dramas, The Suffolk Journa times when you will want to run classmate. Open your dorm room through all the breaking points, Suffolk University’s Student Newspaper back home; back to comfort; back door while your working. Keep in and through all the dead ends, I to familiarity; back to ease. touch viith students you meet at also went through all of the joy, www.suffolkjournal .net There will also be times when orientation. The friendships you through all the love and through 41 Temple St. you will not be able to picture form will be unlike ones you’ve all the laughter. Boston, Massachusetts 02114 yourself anywhere else. You will ever had. Why? You’re away from As I enter my senior year, I Phone: (617) 573-8323 feel independent, dependable and home for four years. Your fiiends almost envy the incoming fresh­ Fax: (617) 994-6400 free. So how does one survive in becomeyour family. man. They have a new start in life. this world of paradox? The answer Take coursesyou are interested They can paveany path they want. Chris Dwyer is: balance. in. Find something you enjoy. Tm at the point in my life when I Editor in Chief The truth is college can either Don’t forget about those core fear the real world. The world after make or break you. You have to requirements, but don’t lose touch college. And I already know what Editors come to the realization that you of your passion. You are moving it’s like for the freshman, but who Gillian Reagan are leaving everything behind,but into adulthoodand searching for a knows what it’s like for the soon- Adam D. Krauss be open to the fact that you are potential career to achieve your to-be-graduating seniors? now in control of building your dream. Challenge yourself. It seems like we’re always in a future. You’re starting over and Become inspired. Remember to do cycle. Finishing something to start you can be excited or absolutely what feels right. College is a major something else. The beginning of

The Suffolk Journal is the student newspaper of Suffolk University. It is the mission of the horrified. So my advice to you is investment of time and resources, an end. Suffolk Journal to provide the Suffolk community with the best reporting of news, events, cur­ not to overwhelm yourself Rather, so take thetime to get it right. So why take my advice? In a rent trends and styles, entertainment, sports and opinions. The reporting, views and opinions find balance. Find balance in a The adjustment into college is way. I’m in your position, just four in the Suffolk Journal are solely those of the editors and staff of the Suffolk Journal and do not reflect those of Suffolk University, unless otherwise stated. The Suffolk Journal does not dis­ world of success and failure, love not easy. I’m not going to sugar- years later. I survived. I don’t criminate against any persons for any reason and complies with all university policies con­ and heartache, failure and accom­ coat it. In some cases you will be know exactly how I did it, but I cerning equal opportunity. A comprehensive copy of the Suffolk Journal's editorial and adver­ tising policy is available upon request. Copyright 2003. plishment, honesty and betrayal, living away from home, dealing enjoyed the majorityof it and now fear and strength, tears and smiles. with roommates and most fright­ I’m ready for round two. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 The Suffolk Journal Opinion A New Perspective Ruling on wacky weed Wasting history Whether you smoke indiscriminately label­ it, grow it, love it or Ed Rosenthal was facing ing people “enemy think it’s the work of the a maximum 100 years in combatants” and round­ In ancient Rome, Portugal and Pinochet’s Chile. But what is devil, if you care even a prison for cultivating the ing up immigrants and Caesar’s sovereignty v/as more disturbing is the prevalence of these smidgen about your zanyweed. treating them like ter­ embraced by the majority traits in our democratic republic. rights you’ll be interest­ rorists based on infor­ of Roman subjects. After In ancient Rome, religion was used ed in the recent raling mation that in most decades of civil war, cul­ mainly as a political tool, and quite obvious­ regarding Ed Rosenthal, the self-proclaimed cases is still to this day - at least publicly - minating in the assassina­ ly so. When the empire would aimex a “Guru of Ganja,” who was facing a maxi­ not known, the federal government was also tionand defeat of Pompey, region, the senate would vote to make the mum 100 years in prison for cultivating thetrampling over the sovereignty of one state, By Caesar became sole ruler victorious emperor the deify of the subjugat­ zany weed. all in the nameof winning the war on drugs. of the Mediterranean ed province. Nick Last year federal authorities arrested Who would have thought Mary Jane would world. Men were also appointed to positions in Rosenthal, 58, for growing and sellingmar ­ cause so muchtrouble? Delena Roman culture had long the pontifices and augustales through ijuana. In January he was convicted of the In a trial practically void of the truth, a despised despotism. As leg­ patronage and cronyism. These positions jury found Rosenthal guilty on felony end goes, there were seven kings in early were quite influential (and mostly unde­ charges of marijuana cultivation and con­ Rome. The last king, Tarquinius Supeibus served). Adam D. Krauss spiracy. (“Tarquin the proud”), was expelled fi-om In America today we see the power of After thecase, when jurors learned of the Rome and the Republic foimded in 509 BC. rehgion and its shadowy grasp on our con­ shortsightedness they were forced to bear, Since those early days, anyone of great stitution. We also see a massively over­ crime. The case was cashed as quicklyas it they immediately launched a letter-writing power was viewed with suspicion and mis­ whelming, all-powerful mihtaiy and we see got packed. campaign seeking a new trial or at least a trust and the senate typically aligned itself in its place up high on a pedestal, peer in tan­ The problem with the verdict was that very light sentence for Rosenthal, whose opposition, typically through bloodshed. dem only to the Americancorporation. the federal judge who presided over only real crime was tryingto help sick peo­ But after years of civil war, Romans had We are on a very disconcerting path. As Rosenthal’s case refused to let evidence that ple feel good. grown tired of politics; they had become this war in Iraq has proven, the United the plants were being grown for medicinal This bringsus to his June 4 sentencing in sick of the chaosof war and wanted nothing States is entirely unrivaled in the world mil­ reasons under a city ordinance to be brought San Francisco, in which Federal Judge but a prosperous peace, regardless of its pre­ itarily and economically, as Rome was in into court, meaning jurors were forced to Charles R. Breyer - the same buzz kill who conditions. antiquity. We have demonstrated an uncan­ deliberate the consequences of his actions used his robe to hide the truth months earli­ Thus Caesar’s (and later Octavian’s) ny ability to defy world opinion; to act and subsequent fate without being fully er - concluded that Rosenthalwas not cog­ accession was largely embraced. against the wishesof billionsof people with aware of the facts. nitively operating beyond the scope of the Modem America may seem at first little or no immediate consequence. We Meanwhile, the opinions of the Bush law by growing marijuana. entirely incomparable, but I believe we are truly are on the cusp of a historic moment administration, notably chief liberty-curtail- Breyer sentenced him to one day in jail, adrift along the same indolent course. for our nation, be it a positive or negative er Attorney General John Ashcroft, were a $ 1,000 fineand three yearsof court super­ In the spring 2003 print of Free Inquiry implication. What is needed now is the sus­ well known. vision. (Sorry, Ed.) magazine, Lawrence W. Britt wrote a col­ picion, the watchful eye, and the critical They were going to make Rosenthal the A victory for Rosenthal and state’s umn titled “Fascism Anyone?” in which he examination. federal government’s “don’t buy-don’t right’s, you say? Sure, one would think so. outlines the 14 most common traits of fas­ The commonly accepted notion best smoke-don’t think about pot” poster-boy. But Rosenthal wasn’t totally satisfied. He cist dictatorships. phrased by John Updikeis ultimately a dan­ Rosenthal has written 12 books on marijua­ called on the judge to resign and promised “Powerful and continuing expressions of gerous belief: “That’s one of my goddamn na and is an ardent advocate for the legal­ to fight for the abolition of marijuana laws. nationalism, disdain for the importance of precious American rights, not to think about ization of it. This case alone probably won’t spark that human rights, identification of politics.” Rosenthal’s operations were bubbling in movement to the next level, but at least in enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause, the We have seen from the Roman example Oakland, Calif, where an ordinance was the end justice was salvaged and a healer supremacy of the military/avid militarism, what happens when a people leave politics: passed in 1996 by the citizens of that fine didn’t go to jail. rampant sexism, a controlled mass media, tyranny reigns. golden state to allow such activity for med ­ Certainly, more needs to be done to con­ obsession with national security, religion And of this Augustus George Bush? A ical reasons and he was deputized the guy to frontthe domestic imperialism of President and the raling elite tied together, power of quote from historian Edward Gibbon comes run a city-wide operation to carry out such Bush’s government in 2003. At his press corporations protected, power of labor sup­ to mind, from his book “History of the activity. The federal government, which conference after the ruling, Rosenthal kind pressed or eliminated, disdain and suppres­ Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire”: abides by no such provision in its drag laws, of began that effort. He said: “This is day sion of intellectuals and the arts, obsession “Trajan was ambitious of fame; and as long flexed its enhanced post-Sept. 11 muscle one in the crusade to bring down the mari­ with crime and punishment,rampant crony­ as mankind shall continue to bestow more and swept into Rosenthal’s life with a juana laws, all themarijuana laws. The fed­ ism and corruption, and fiuudulent elec­ liberal applause on their destroyers than on degree of force which is supposed to be eral government makes no distinction tions.” their benefactors, the thirst of military glory reserved for instances when the targets are between medical and recreational marijua­ It is easy to match these traits to Hitler’s will ever be the vice of the most exalted armed with guns or bombs, not bongs. na. They’re right. All marijuana should be Germany, Franco’s Spain, Salazar’s characters.” So while the federal government was legal.” Advising graduates against advice for the real world Although this edition of the student sense among college students, it can often age. But no matter how much they love you, Saigon. Go into theater; act in a little play­ newspaper is primarily intended for the be a suffocating force: too many students the only person who knows what is right for house and don’t worry about agents or incoming freshman this summer, it also view the end of college as the end of their you is you. I’m advising you against taking money or “being discovered.” Write any­ presents a timely opportunity to address this youth and freedom, while awaiting exposure advice - a blatant double standard, I know. thing and everything, type out the dictionary year’s graduated class. And since many of to the harsh reality of the “real world” - You simply have to learn some things for until something inspires you, just write. commencement, indeed. yourself; true understanding comes from a Read books that will never serve any pur­ Most students are fairly well adjusted, first-person perspective. You will regret pose but giving you a sense of satisfactionin James Cormier experiencing nothing more than a mild ten­ every chance you never took. your accomplishment and more interesting dency to wax nostalgic and pine over Money isn’t everything - money is so far things to talk about. Start a band even if you chances they did not take or avenues they from being anywhere close to everything can’t play guitar yet. Put everything you’ve them might never read this, I can comfort­ never pursued. However, such language is one could want that it is laughable how dili­ got into creating that little web start-up ably step up onto my soapbox without hav­ dangerous and deceptive: “well adjusted” gently and vainly some people pursue it. you’ve been dreaming about, no matter ing to worry that too many burgeoning implies an adaptation to an initially strange True independenceis not economic, it is the what the market people tell you. Do any­ young citizens will make any nasty missteps or unpleasant environment, or an “adjust­ abihty tosay that you followed your instinct thing but that job that would provide you due to this most dangerous of all discoiu^e: ment” to one’s personality or ethos. Students and your heart - even if your instinct was with just enough income to comfortably advice. graduate with such baggage and most of it is wrong. Independence is understanding that avoid taking another risk ever again. My point is relatively simple: practicaU- unfortunately due to the influence of others. whatever you may pursue, the self-knowl­ The world may be a rough place some­ ty, like Jack Daniels, is best served in small Parents, authority figures and society in gen­ edge and self-reliance gained in the pursuit times, but I think it’s often nicer than you doses - because too much at one time can eral will always attempt to guide and control has prepared you for life more throughly imagined, particularly if you’re not grinding damn near kill you, and will at least hinder the younger generations, always with good than any advice Mom and Dad could ever away the days doing something you hate. I social, intellectualand cultural growth. I am intentions, always“ for our own good.” hope to. know that many of you think this is all terri­ speakingto every one of you nascent mem­ “That kid has got a good head on his So my advice is: don’t put too much bly cliched and overdone but a few of you bers of society who hasa dream or goalthat shoulders,” they’ll say. They’ll either sub­ stock in advice and go out and do that thing need to hear this. Those whohave difficulty is going unfulfilled because of a more reli­ consciously or blatantly bestow upon you you know you really want to do - because reconciling the fact that a younger person is able, “down-to-earth,” practical position or the weighty mantle of responsibility that everyone has got one, whetherthey know it giving you advice on your life, well, remem­ path. While I admire drive and common goes along with a generation’s coming of or not. Move to New York, L.A., London or ber what I said about advice? irts yntertainnieiit Wednesday, June 11, 2003 The Suffolk Journal

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.....-t-=“-=aiSa:=i- ■ In “Good Morning Beautiful,” a melodic, moody track from the Deftones’ latest release, lead singer Chino Moreno lets out a IA ouncL banshee scream: “You should wake up Sacramentocrew roc ried before the wrath comes.” A banshee, the I Gaelic word for “ghost,” is a spirit that wails Uninteresting Event.” to warn the death of a loved one. Moreno’s Despite the musical assault during fierce voicework on the Deftones’ self-titled hard-hitting highs, Moreno’s lyrics are at album embodies the banshee spirit, which their most emotional on several songs. can be seen washing the bloodstained clothes “Cross your heart andpray the oceanwill of those who are about to die outside the fam­ take us all the way in ... You’ll give in to ily’s home, according to Irish folklore. me and the whole heartache makes me feel Despite Moreno’s ominous lyrics, the alive,” he sings on “Bloody Cape.” Deftones are more alive than they’ve ever “Anniversary of an Uninteresting been. Event” is a ray of light through the thun­ From the strumming opening riff of derous clouds, with a soft, simple piano “Hexagram” to the dark, desperate “Moana,” tune and slow drumbeat, scattered with a the new release is a stunning journey throughtinkering triangle and rhythmic tam­ the spirit of the Deftones: breaking the bourine. boundaries of metal and rock with passionate Lyrics like “No more gold lights for the songwriting and blistering vocal and guitar queen earth to keep you warm in your work. kingdoms, high on the waves you make It has been three years since the Deftones for us. But not since you left have the staggered the rock world with White Pony, a waves come,” describe hopeless loneli­ collection of individual, original songs and ness. singles, including “Change (In the House of Besides the recurring lyrical theme of Flies)” that would make it high up thecharts. water and waves, music seems to be This new release is their first fiilly real­ another motif on Deftones. ized album. White Pony had excellent sin­ “Needles and Pins” seems to be a trib­ Flowers are a girly thing no more: The Deftones rock with aggressive emotion. gles. Deftones is a cohesivealbum, revealing ute to the relationship between the band a journey through thunderous rhythm from and the crowd: “Tune out everyone inthe agam. Cunningham hang out withhis young son, drummer Abe Cunningham, guitarist Stef crowd because now it’s just me and you. Deftones seem invincible throughthen- Moreno ride on a scooter, Delgado shop at Cunningham and bassist Chi Cheng, moan­ Come fall in love with the sound.” talent. As Moreno challenges m “Needles a record store, Carpenter play air guitar ing, atmospheric samples from DJ Frank “Minerva,” an obvious choice for the and Pins,” “Who wants to fuck with us and Chengget plastered and subsequently Delgado and advanced shrieks and bawling album’s first single, is an inspirational now?” take an ever-lasting piss on a fence. screams fromMoreno. experiment in the Deftones’ trademark Enhanced action Cunningham’s has the most content, In the liner notes, lyrics are printed over balance of melody and heavy roots. For those few who are willingto plunk with his adorable son as the lead star. It blurred snapshots of a mustached man hold­ Moreno seems to let go vocally and lyri­ down $12 for the actual CD rather than features the two having conversations ing a small boy and an empty table decorated cally, almost moaning, “I get all nmnb searching for the mp3s on Kazaa, the about their favorite Power Ranger, getting with a cake and cards, among other photo­ when she sings it’s over. Such a strange album has an enhanced section. There are a dollar every time “Dad” says a “bad graphs provided by Moreno. The pictures are numb and it brings my knees to the earth. short videos for each member of the band, word” and introducing the cat, “Meatpot.” haunting, personal moments from the past, And God bless you all for the song you which songs from the new album as the The enhanced CD also features equip­ which reflect album’s intimacy. saved us.” soundtrack. Most of the videos are ment and tour photos, a link to their web­ The band takes the listener into their The Deftones certainly saved us. With uneventful and scattered, featuring the site and another video called“ writing ses­ world, a dark seascape, with an ebband flow all of the rehashed metal and self-indul­ guys driving aroimd in their cars, jamming sions.” The video basically consists of the of in-your-face aggression with songs like gent, mainstreamrock outthere, Deftones to their own music. “It’s serious tight­ guys hanging out in the studio and pro­ “When Girls Telephone Boys” and “Battle have once again comforted fans in the fact ness,” Cunningham said on his video. crastinating, which explains why the band Axe” and calm, vulnerable tracks like that they’ll be there to bring something “They’re all hits. ... We just write hits had to dish out more than $2 millionin late “Lucky You” and “Anniversary of an fiesh to the masses, amazing listeners once ahead of their time.” Fans can watch fees to their record label. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 The Suffolk Journal Metallica’s frantic kind of feeiing: aii Anger

Chris Dwyer that blast out of nowhere. Journal Staff “The Unnamed Feeling” is a ^ mm I rabid exhibit of Hetfield’s deepest A couple of minutes into the demons, “It comes alive, and 1 die title track of Metallica’s new disc, ; a little more.” St. Anger, a moment arises where ^^1 The tune is highly reminiscent there’s enough tin-can double-bass mw ofsomething off the 1991 black dmm frenzy and searing speeding album, but plays the role of one of riffage to make the calendars turn St. Anger's many gems. themselvesback to 1986. “I just want to get the fuck That moment passes when away from me,” screams Hetfield frontman James Hetfield’s growl­ as Ulrich, Trujillo and Hammett ing vocals take over, and the tune pound away until the trackhits the slows down like a Porsche taking V seven-minutemark. an interstate highway exit after The album’s title track and first barreling ahead at 120 miles per single, “St. Anger”, begins with a hour. slight hint of the fury about to Oh yes, we forgot. It’s 2003. 3 ... explode. Metallica have a big enough Before long, Ulrich’s drums catalogue of vast speed metal and Hetfield and Hammett’s wondersand pre-grunge heaviness grainy guitars kick into high to wallow in a cart blanche of rock speed, inspiring one of Metallica’s solitude. Too bad the majority of r A most memorable outlets of malig­ their fans don’t agree. Photo courtesy of Elektra Records nant metal. “Sweet Amber” fol­ Load and Reload weren’t mas­ Kings of rock Metallica get down and dirty with the newfound patron saint of metal, St. Anger. lows in similar livid fashion, com­ terpieces of heavy metal excess, plete with double-timed drums in but they weren’t misfires either. Hetfield checking into rehab for upon former Suicidal Tendencies throughout St. Anger, as riff after linewith a punishing riff. Sure, the band traveled down a alcoholabuse. and Ozzy Osbourne bassist Robert riff of metal delight smack the face “Some Kind Of Monster” and grunge-esque road, and even It’s no wonder that after all the Tmjilloto fill the vacant slot. off of everynu-metal act parading “Dirty Window” are furtherarrays stopped off for a blues-laden influ­ non-musical chaos the band has St. Anger is a 75-minute blast of inthe free musicalworld. into St. Anger’s newfound neo- ence, but the songs were tight and encountered (not to mention the Metallica’s fiercest emotions yet. “My World” waves between thrash aggression, fronting on the Hetfield’s lyrics were hisstrongest controversy surrounding the Opener “Frantic” entailsa crunch­ groove and velocity, combining horizon of the album’s uniquely yet. band’s tangle with Napster) that ing downbeat of distorted guitars, Hetfield’s helpless screams, “Not unpolished production work. During the post-Ioacf era, Metallica have finally made a shared by both Hetfield and lead only do I not know the answer, I While the new disc will likely Metallica saw some drastic return to the finious rage of the axeman Kirk Hammett. Drummer don’t even know what the question gamer negative reactions from changes. Longtime bass player past. Lars Ulrich fuels the fire at hand, is.” critics and fans alike, the fact Jason Newsted left the group, stat­ Mega-producer Bob Rock is at adding serious a overtone of hard­ The absence of guitar solos is remains that Metallica have ven­ ing a concern over the lack of the controlling helms again, only hitting snare repercussion. “My one thing a casual listen might tured into a territoiy where the interest the band were giving to this time serving as the band’s stu­ lifestyle determines my death- entail. ReplacingHammett ’s usual intricate frenzy of their past unites writing new material. dio bassistas well. style,” screams Hetfield. display of burning solos is the with the gritty edge of their mid­ Next came frontman James Metallica eventually settled The agitation continues addition of rip turning new riffs dle-agedselves.

“Tick Tick” booms on stage ypcc:Tiiiii|g Jenn O’Callaghan “Rent.” Nicole Ruth Snelson was waiter and customers don’t treat Journal Staff played by Susan. She had a great himwith any respect. Michael and concerts voice and danced well. Susan offer examples of customers Jonathan Larson’s musical The other characters that who yell at him and complain titled “Tick Tick...Boom” defi­ appeared briefly were played by aboutthings. nitely makes an impression on its Cruz and Snelson. The character “No More” is a lighter number audience. The carefully crafted changes were made clear throughthat is fun to watch. Michael gets Pearl Jam show is energetic and interesting various articles of clothing, voice his own apartment and is showing The Buzzcocks to watch. changes and often humorous exag­ Jonathan the benefits of his job. Tweeter Center The music for each of the num­ gerations of expression and move­ Jonathan and Michael sing about 885 South Main St. bers was strong. Fans of Larson’s ment. the end or “No More” of Mansfield, Mass. better-knovm production, “Rent,” One of the major issues in the Jonathan’s unpleasantproblems. Wednesday July 2 won’t be disappointed by the play is Jonathan’s reaction to turn­ “Therapy” deals with Jonathan Poison Thursday July 3 music in this play. It features ing 30 years old and having anxi­ and Susan’s relationship. It high­ Vince Neil Friday July 11 solid, rock music. The harmonies ety about making important deci­ lights miscommunication and not Skid Row 7 p.m. are similar to some of those in sions that will affect his future. listening to one another in relation­ Tweeter Center * “Rent.” He worksas a waiter to support ships. 885 South Main St. The story features some ideas himself while trying to write musi­ It also foreshadows the likeli­ Mansfield, Mass. in “Rent,” such as anxiety over cals. He has to decide whether to hood that Jonathan and Susan Sunday June 15 OzzFest 2003 making decisions that will dramat­ continuefollowing his dream or to need to go their separate ways or at 7 p.m. Tweeter Center ically affect one’s life, keeping a find another job. least take some time off from their 885 South Main St. sense of humor and hope, and liv­ His former roommate Michael relationship because they want dif­ * Mansfield, Mass. ing life to its fullest. grew up with him and was an actor ferent things. Thursday Aug. 14 Larson’s play is partially auto­ until he sold out and took a high “Why” is a touching song that Summer Sanitarium; Friday Aug. 15 biographical with Jonathan as the paying job in marketing. Susan is reflects on the importance of 9 a.m. main character. Jonathan’s girlfiiend. She is a friendship. Jonathan reminisces Metallica The show also features two dancer that desires to leave New about the years that he was fiiends Limp Bizkit * other main characters, Michael York and settle in a suburbto start with Michael and the things that Linkin Park and Susan. The four-piece band a family. These issues are dealt they didtogether. Deftones that provides the music performs with throughdialogue and song. The final number, “Louder Mudvayne Aerosmith on stage. “30/90” deals with the ticking Than Words” is a strong ending to Gillette Stadium KISS The show featured a talented sound that Jonathan thinks he’s the play because it is hopeful. One Patriot Place Saliva cast of actors. Former New Kids hearing as he gets closer to turning “Jonathan” received a call con­ Foxboro, Mass. Tweeter Center on the Block member, Joe 30. gratulating him on the show from Sunday July 6 885 South Main St. McIntyre, starredas Jonathan. Michael and Susan offer their Stephen Sondheim which makes 3 p.m. Mansfield, Mass. Throughout the play, he thoughts on it, but it doesn’t make turning 30 yearsold a bit better for Monday Aug. 25 appeared confidentin the role and him feel better. him. * Wednesday Aug. 27 his ability to sing the songs. “Sunday” is a great number Nevertheless, he has a much 7 p.m. Wilson Cruz played Michael. Craz about how stressful working for greaterappreciation for his fnends appeared as Angel in Larson’s others can be. Jonathan worksas a Michaeland Susan. The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, Jxme 11, 2003

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