Lux Fiat Lux COLUMN Coverage Blurs the Issues Renovations? by JAY WEISBERGER TV Is Especially Guilty

Index October 11, 2000 Inside

Volume 94 Issue 4 Theater productions in A & E ...... 5 -7 Editorial...... 2, 3 repertory. Sylvia, Features ...... 4, 5 John Brown News...... 3 - 5, 7 Fiat Lux Sports ...... 7, 8 The Student Newspaper of Alfred University reviewed p.6 Village, Greeks see two sides to housing codes BY JUDY TSANG Some feel that the students sorority, “we just have no sentiments. inspection before Aug. 20 of that MANAGING EDITOR being hit most by housing regu- money.” “As much of an advocate I am same year. These inspections lations are those in Greek orga- Greek houses “are frequently for the students, it is better to are moderated by a Code With the scare of this past May’s nizations. Some Greeks feel they subjected to less supervision, close down a house for two Enforcement Officer, who works fire incident still so recent in our are getting a raw deal through it containing more residents than weeks so that the house can be part-time at 20 hours a week, minds, it is not unusual for stu- all. most apartment houses, with fixed,” Conte said. “Of course, according to Ostrower. dents choosing to live off cam- “It’s not that we’re lazy,” about 12-24 individuals,” Mayor we don’t want that to happen. Conte pointed out the advan- pus to experience tougher regu- protested Melissa Cavagnaro, a of the Village of Alfred Gary Overall, the Village Board has tages of spring inspections as lations. sister of the Sigma Chi Nu Ostrower explained. He said been toughening up on land- opposed to the fall inspections in that these houses cater to the lords, tenants as well. The previous years. alcohol culture, which places a Village itself will be more insis- “The houses will have ade- risk to the residents in these tent that violations be covered quate time over the summer to fraternity or sorority houses. in a timely fashion, Ostrower fix things,” he said. “It used to If any house does not meet said. be done at the beginning of the the housing codes, it will be “We’ll be doing what we academic year which gave stu- “closed down” and the house’s should have been doing all dents no time to mend their Certificate of Compliance will along,” he said. “There have house.” be revoked, Ostrower been too many fines, too many One such house was the Sigma explained. Thus, the house will [tenant] complaints, too many Chi Nu sorority. Sisters of the be ordered to be emptied. landlord complaints to permit organization worked to scrape Ostrower has no difficulties in the system to limp along,” he rust from their fireplace and put shutting down a house; “it [a said. up lights on corners of their house] either meets codes or As stated in Article 4, Section house among other tasks to does not. They are legally 400.00 B. in the Alfred Village ensure their house met codes. responsible to make necessary Housing Codes, there will be However, other houses in the repairs.” annual housing inspections of Village are still being inspected Daryl Conte, assistant dean of fraternities and sororities in every other year, instead of students and AU’s Greek sys- April of each year. And if neces- annually, according to Ostrower. tem advisor, echoed Ostrower’s sary, there will be a final re- SEE CODES, PAGE 3 Students sleep out for homeless BY MELISSA WYANT was “very impressed with the or more people are homeless STAFF WRITER campus-wide support and the and up to two million experi- amount of donations collected.” ence homelessness during a Participants raised over $450 He added that the sleep out was given year, according to the along with a pile of food and a huge success. National Law Center on clothing from the “Southside For their September commu- Homelessness and Poverty. PHOTO BY JARED BRANFMAN Sleep Out.” nity service project, the stu- A recent study of 30 U.S. The house on S. Main St. where Andrew Bartholomew was burned last Fifty-seven AU residents dents of Brick, Kruson and cities in 1998 found that 26 per- year is taken down last week. were a part of the night’s event Openhym Hall worked together cent of all requests for emer- but 25 braved the cool weather to create this event. Their goals gency shelter were not met two weeks ago to sleep “home- were to raise awareness and because of a lack in resources. less-style” on the Brick Lawn. donations for the homeless. Participants of the Students talk of Their camp consisted of card- During the week of Sept. 25, “Southside Sleep Out” said they board boxes, blankets, a lantern students used a pledge sheet to gained a better appreciation for candle and a small charcoal heat collect donations, which allowed their current lifestyles while summer activism source. Despite the cold, dewy students to gather donations on educating others and collecting weather and uncomfortable an hourly basis. donations for those less fortu- BY EMILIE HARDMAN sleeping arrangements, many Those sleeping out received nate than themselves. STAFF WRITER residents supported this cause. financial donations based on the Freshmen participants WOMEN’S Basic conversation and cards number of hours they stayed Wendy Breed and Laura Woods Their summer experiences STUDIES were the night’s means of enter- outside. All proceeds will be said that it was an awesome were a far cry from sunning at ROUNDTABLE tainment before sleep. given to the Rochester event and an experience they’ll the beach or waiting tables in a Scott Scheibner, a resident Homeless Shelter. never forget. ❍ hometown restaurant. assistant for Openhym, said he On any given night, 700,000 Last Friday, at the monthly women’s studies-sponsored roundtable in the Knight Club, Young worked by going door- senior Alfred University stu- to-door talking to the Portland dents, Mandy Nourse, Christa community about an array of Nyman and Angie Young, dis- current political issues. A focus cussed the politically active of the group this summer par- internships they were involved ticularly was calling people to with this summer. environmental action with the The students, all members of hope of protecting national AU’s Women’s Issues Coalition, forests in danger of being cut spoke as representatives of down by timber companies. their group, on a panel entitled “Going door to door really “Political Activism 2000.” taught me about grassroots “I got involved with activism work,” said Young, reflecting on because I believe what that her experience. The internship bumper sticker says, that ‘if with OPRIG also helped her you’re not mad, you’re not pay- learn about the inner-workings ing attention,’ ” said Young. of non-profit organizations and Young, who hoped originally gave her a sense of personal to intern at Planned empowerment. However, the Parenthood in Oregon, took a experience gave Young some canvassing position instead hard lessons to learn too. with the Oregon Public “I came to understand that Research Interest Group in when you’re outspoken and sup- Portland. The Portland PRIG, a port a cause, people don’t really public advocacy organization want to listen to you. They want started in the 1970s by to pass you off as a brainwashed Presidential candidate, Ralph zombie environmentalist kid,” PHOTO BY JARED BRANFMAN Nader, is the largest of the said Young. Residence Life staffers Josh Penna, Ted Smith, Scott Scheibner and Jason Maier spent the night “homeless style” PRIGs in the country. SEE ROUNDTABLE, PAGE 7 on the Brick lawn to raise awareness of homelessness. October 11, 2000 Editorial — Page 2 Fiat Lux Fiat Lux COLUMN Coverage blurs the issues Renovations? BY JAY WEISBERGER TV is especially guilty. I half does little to get into the matter of EDITOR-IN-CHIEF expect to see the debates stop an election. halfway through so that we can go Instead, it turns people away As the first debate back to the studio for the halftime from issues. It tries to persuade Look at res. halls between George W. show. Maybe Mike Ditka and Jerry people to get involved the same Bush and Al Gore Glanville, color analyst extrod- way the Buffalo Bills try to sell out A challenge: find a student that knows what this campus is like when a approached last week, I naires, can telestrate the effective- their next home game. building isn’t being renovated. couldn’t help but won- ness of Gore’s sighing strategy! What? Am I supposed to buy Good luck. They’re pretty hard to find now. Not that this is too bad a der when coverage of the event I don’t know if coverage of pres- season tickets for the Al Gore thing; after all, we get to reap the benefits of newly refurbished build- would start on the sports page. idential races has ever been differ- Avengers (being that I’m a ings. Think about it. There are politi- ent, but maybe it’s time to send the Democrat)? However, has AU covered all the bases in the renovation ballgame? cal analysts noting how the candi- sportswriters into the newsroom I hate to say it, but we’ve Perhaps AU should consider looking other places on campus for ren- dates are currently “running neck and let the news guys cover high become too lazy when it comes to ovations. Residence halls maybe? and neck.” A New York Times col- school basketball. covering these races. Candidates OK, so every summer, a hall gets new windows or furniture. But, umn over the summer lauded What’s at stake in your typical are ready to answer tough ques- recent events bring into question the viability of the infrastructure of Gore’s ability to “call an audible” game? A game in the standings? tions if we’d only ask them. the halls. when faced with circumstances he Playoff position? You know, if your Instead, we concentrate on Brick Hall loses power because, simply put, it cannot handle the wasn’t counting on. team doesn’t win, chances are, life strategies and scoreboards that do power demands of today’s college student. We’re happy to see that AU Well, gee, maybe Gore should as you know it will continue. very little to inform the public. has made fixing this a priority over the 2001 summer. get the starting job in Pittsburgh However, an election for the How does current political cov- But, the problems do not end there. Game rooms across campus are over Kordell Stewart or Kent office of President of the United erage convince the cynics that hardly going to persuade prospective students to come here. Some sort Graham next weekend. States is different. their views are wrong — that they of overhaul is needed. All these polls — updated It’s very easy to be cynical and can help make the system work? Network connections are something else. Here, we’re equipped; almost hourly — that tell us who is say nothing is going to change no Perhaps apathy caused outlets however, bandwidth is an issue. winning the presidential race are matter who is elected. However, to turn to sports coverage as a way The University needs to take a closer look at the residence halls and basically a scoreboard hanging on such a view illustrates a lack of to try and create interest in our their amenities. Desks, lounge furniture and kitchens are showing the far end of the political stadium. understanding of issues at stake. political system. quite a bit of wear at this point. Millions of fans continue to glance Unfortunately, this view is It’s not working. People need to We hope that the University makes a residence hall overhaul a pri- up to see where their guy stands, indicative of the attitude most look deeper than their quality of ority before things deteriorate further. or worse, to jump behind the fron- Americans have about the political life when looking at these races. Yes, new lighting, new windows and so forth are improvements. trunner. system. Most, probably, cannot tell Sure, life hasn’t changed much However, both only make it easier to see some of the areas that need Now, I love sports as much as you what “RU-486” has to with for us over the past eight years, attention. ❍ anybody does. Heck, I’ve spent my anything political. Someone proba- but, wait, do you check and see last two summers writing sports in bly thinks that was the type of what legislation has changed? Did New Jersey’s capital city. processor Intel was putting out you look at tax money that’s com- Stress is not what I can guarantee you, though, before the Pentium chip. bating marijuana? Hey, these can- that if sportswriters were writing A lot of people think child safety didates have views on all of these about the political campaign, they locks are something on an infant’s things. would see that this is not a simple car seat, not something that could However, America’s news cov- students need now game. They would see it different- be an issue with the NRA. erage isn’t interested in that. They ly than numerous print and TV Political coverage that concen- want political passing and rushing So, it’s mid-semester. Yes, that’s right; the next time you read an news outlets that are trying to trates on “what move the candi- leaders. editorial in the Fiat Lux, we’re going to be closer to finals than ori- make the campaign a bigger sport- date will make next” or “how the Guys, leave the sports writing to entation. ing event this fall than the World candidate will set his defenses the sports writers. ❍ While we’re all sitting here agreeing that it went way too fast, we Series. against the opposition’s attack” might forget that, oh yes, grades are coming out. COLUMN Freshmen are about to learn that this college thing actually counts for something. Whenever grades come out, undoubtedly, it is going to cause people a fair amount of stress. Some people will realize they need to cut Please: think before you speak back on the partying (or, heaven help us, be driven to drinking by their grades). BY JUDY TSANG and the closest to wraps I’ve is really out to offend a particu- We need to step back for a second. The toughest part of the MANAGING EDITOR come are stuffed buns and lar group. semester is — gasp — ahead of us. Even with the madness that Peking duck in Peking doilies. Another example of a mistak- tends to be associated with midterms, things are going to get even “What are you?” When I saw the chicken and enly made insult was the ads to busier. Yes, that is a rude onions enclosed in a spinach the Indian Cultural Café, which What? You’re stressed out now? question. Yes, that is a wrap, I began contemplating read “Curry Up.” At first glance, That’s exactly the point. We need to find ways to calm ourselves question full of tact. what exactly was Chinese about I thought they were pretty cute down. If you’re stressed out now, buckle up, you’re going to be hit And yes, most people this. and clever. But after contemplat- with even more upon your return from fall break. have no clue what that I’m sure that dining services ing and discussing the ads with a We let ourselves get too bogged down with all of our work. We question even asks. was not out to insult Chinese cui- friend for awhile, I realized that miss out on some of the best parts of college and Alfred when we But it is incredible how many sine, but it’s the little things — they weren’t the best in taste. get too busy. times I have been approached like carelessness to take into And it’s pretty hard to avoid The hills of Alfred lit up with color last week, however, many stu- with such a question. consideration what Chinese food the tasteless racist jokes and dents were to busy losing their heads to have pause and enjoy the This question inquires the ori- is exactly before using the termi- comments that have become foliage. gin of my descent, as it is quite nology Chinese wraps — that more and more prevalent. Again, We need this break, but we need to calm ourselves down when we apparent that I am Asian. stick out. most of the time, the joke was get back. Don’t let college life get you down. It shouldn’t. ❍ Perhaps the inquirer is just Another incident that threw not meant to be mean. An act as expanding his or her perception me into a shock was in my simple as telling the joke-teller and is curious as to what my Honors seminar. This seminar to stop and think about what he descent is. Good for that person. studied comedy and humor, and or she has just said can be exe- Fiat Lux But have we, as a society, lost in this particular class recently, cuted. However, we usually just all respect and sensitivity? It’s as we watched an excerpt from A let it slide. Editor-in-Chief though everyone is sitting back Christmas Story. The starring Not that I am pointing fingers Jay Weisberger and relaxing, and no one is too family lost their Christmas though, mind you. I’m probably Managing Editor Business Manager Production Manager particular about being respectful turkey and had to celebrate their the first to admit that I usually Judy Tsang Paula Whittaker Stephanie Webster or considerate. festivities at a Chinese restau- laugh along, to save myself the Copy Manager Advertising Manager Photo Editor Vacant Richard Seo Catherine Kevett It is quite obvious that the rant instead. energy and time to correct some- News Editor Billing Manager Darkroom Manager Alfred University student popu- The scene abruptly featured one. Kristen Hoffman Jason Pilarz Karim Brathwaite lation consists of very few Asian several Chinese kitchen helps That, however, needs to A&E Editor Circulations Systems Manager students, and I came to Alfred singing Christmas carols. The change. We all need to be more Sarah Guariglia Jared Branfman Vacant with that in mind. comedic relief in this was the sensitive and less lazy with our Subscriptions Web Manager Sports Editor However, as prepared as I heavy Chinese accent, and the speech. Benjamin Lee Greg Potter Charlie Casparius thought I was to expose myself workers’ difficulty in enunciating Returning to the original Features Editor Faculty Adviser Next issue: Oct. 25 Jason Pilarz Copy Deadline: Oct. 19 to a Caucasian student body, I consonants such as ‘l’ and ‘r.’ This problem at hand here, I am more Robyn Goodman Ad Deadline: Oct. 17 was not ready for the little pokes drew roars of laughter from my than ecstatic to share my fami- at my culture. class, while I was left insultingly ly’s culture with anyone. But if Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux welcomes The Fiat Lux supports the perpetua- The dining halls often try to frozen. you ask me what I am, it is quite feedback from its readers. Letters to the tion of a broad and liberal education con- editor will be subject to editing for space ducive to free speech. Only unsigned edi- bring a variety of foods to our Was one group of people’s diffi- obvious that I will become defen- and content purposes. The Fiat Lux torials reflect the opinions of this meals. Recently, we were served culty and handicap, the enter- sive. reserves the right not to print any letter. newspaper. All other editorials reflect the “Chinese wraps.” tainment of another groups? Let’s all think before we ask an Letters must be accompanied by name, author’s opinion. My first reaction to seeing the Apparently so. insensitive and possible insulting address and telephone number. E-mail: The Fiat Lux is printed by Sun name of this dish was what are Unfortunately, people just question. Let’s all put in a little fi[email protected] or mail letters to: Publishing Company and is typeset by the Fiat Lux, attn: Editor, Powell Campus production staff. It is funded in part by Chinese wraps? I’ve eaten plen- don’t realize what they have effort to stop being so lazy with Center, Alfred, N.Y. 14802. Student Senate. ty of Chinese cuisine in my life, done. I don’t believe that anyone our speech and diction. ❍ Fiat Lux News — Page 3 October 11, 2000

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: tion. quently declares his desire to be When I found myself next to involved with student interests Over the past two years, I’d him in line at the President’s and events, yet I offered him two offered President Edward G. Coll Picnic and invited him personally invitations to Pirate Theater, nei- Jr. numerous invitations to 12 to Pirate Theater, President ther of which received an appro- Pirate Theater shows, all of Edmondson mysteriously (no priate response. which he declined or failed to joke) responded, “I don’t want I understand the President is a respond to (when he did respond, Italian sausage,” and walked busy man, and I’m not chastising sometimes he’d misname the away. The next day, I sent him a him for not attending our show. I organization). letter (which I struggled to keep just hope he makes good to oth- Of course I was excited when I sausage-free), but I still have not ers on his declarations. ORLDNOTES read time and again of President received his response. I wonder Charles M. Edmondson’s fervor how long it will be before I do Kyle A. Torok W toward student interests, but receive it; I’d better leave room Captain, Pirate Theater LOCAL now it’s prom night all over in my Christmas stocking. Class of 2001 again, and I’m full of bitter rejec- President Edmondson fre- Despite being bombarded with midterms and other work, students can look forward to a long weekend, with Monday and Tuesday, Oct. STUDENT SENATE U PDATE 16 and 17 off. Classes resume Wednesday. Residence halls do not close for fall mid-semester break. BY JUDY TSANG removed. appearances? Last week fea- MANAGING EDITOR Popular last year was the tured Cindy Vance, manager of NATIONAL “Meet the Deans” program. Li’l Alf Café, Ade Express and Senate went on with business Dean of Students and Vice the Oasis cart. Vance spoke of A measure of 0.08 blood-alcohol level as the national standard for despite President Seth President for Student Affairs her plans and involvement with drunken driving was passed by Congress last Friday. This was a Mulligan’s absence due to a visit Jerry Brody announced the ses- the Food Committee, as well as part of a $58 billion transportation spending bill. to see “Weird Al” Yankovic on sions will be held again this the staff’s initial obstacle. This measure requires states to adopt this stricter standard by Sept. 27. Vice President Rachael year. This semester, “Meet the “We had a rough start this 2004 or they will be penalized. The District of Columbia along with Downey led the Senate meeting Deans” will take place just out- year since three-quarters of our 18 other states has already set the 0.08 standard. But most other that week. side the Knight Club on staff is brand new.” states have a 0.10 limit in place. The buzz of the evening came Wednesday, Oct. 11, Thursday, This meeting also gave stu- •Women wishing to end pregnancies now have the option of not from appearances by Director of Nov. 16 and Thursday, Dec. 7, all dents opportunities to stand going to clinics and waiting until the pregnancy is far enough along Information Technology between noon and 1:30 p.m. out. Nominations for Finance for surgical abortion. The Food and Drug Administration approved Services Lana Meissner and Last week’s Senate meeting Committee, the Rules the sale of the abortion pill mifepristone, RU-486, recently. Assistant Director of ITS reminded senators of the limita- Committee and participants for When the drug is taken over a period of two days, it will induce a Adrian Morling. tions of Alfred’s communication the Student Assembly were miscarriage. It has proven extremely effective in ending pregnan- Noting the frustration of the system. taken into account. Up for the cies up to the 50th day following conception. campus with Internet connec- First, President Mulligan Finance Committee are Annette RU- 486 have also been known as “the French abortion pill.” tion, Meissner felt that she and informed senators that there Richard, Kristofer Stachowiak her staff “are probably more are a set amount of voicemail and Mike Topp. Nominations for INTERNATIONAL frustrated with the issue than boxes available, thus there will the Rules Committee are you guys are.” be students left without access Ashley Johnson, Mike Topp, Vojislav Kostunica was sworn in as Yugoslavia’s new leader last The basic problem is “demand to voicemail. Next, people are Sarah Thomas, Maribeth Saturday afternoon, after a week of abrupt political change in the exceeds supply,” Meissner finding the recording, “Sorry, all Ewing, Christian McCoy, nation pointed out. AU is not the only circuits are busy now,” too Gretchen Schwerzler, and Kostunica will be sworn in during a ceremony in the city of school to be dealing with band- familiar. Solution? None, on the Bethany Carpenter. Possible Belgrade’s city hall, indicative of bringing an end to 10 turbulent width problems, Meissner University’s end. The circuits participants of the Student years of rule by intimidating Balkan leader Slobodan Milosevic. assured. The biggest blame is to are under Citizens Assembly at Utica on Nov. 3-5 Last Thursday, angry protesters rampaged and ransacked the be placed on the fact that “we Communications, Alfred’s tele- include Lindsay Sampson, federal parliament building across the street from city hall. are giving away our bandwidth phone company. Students can Jessica Smith, Beth Grimes, Protesters were upset that Yugoslavia’s highest court nullified for free,” where as much as 75 call each other, but calling out- Mike Ugorek and Gretchen election results that would have declared an opposition victory. percent of the traffic is outgoing side the village is limited. The Schwerzler. • Palestinian civilians and masked gunmen charged into the Israeli from AU. next media to be affected is the Rounding out the meeting enclave just hours after Israeli troops evacuated a holy shrine in Meissner hopes to form a cable system. President was a request for a special allo- Nablus last Saturday. small group of representatives, Mulligan is working to figure cations fund for the Avila/Weeks According to CNN, the Israelis had turned the site, known as comprising of faculty, students, out why the Comedy Central dance residency from Jan. 20-27. Joseph’s Tomb, over to Palestinian Authority police early Saturday Morling and herself to regulate channel is distorted on campus Presenting the request of $2,000 morning, but dozens of people broke through the security. Israeli use of bandwidth. but clear and focused at Alfred were Beth Grimes, Charles soldiers have been seen firing on hundreds of Lebanese demonstra- The executive board proposed Cable. Robinson and Paul Kahan. tors along the Israeli-Lebanese border. an amendment to the atten- Mike Cadwallader, Senate’s Grimes described the dance There have been 15 people reported injured in the fighting and at dance policy. Every senator was new ITS liaison, announced that troupe as “not your basic danc- least one person may have died. e-mailed a copy of the policy and mass e-mail is valid only for ing.” As civilians flocked to the tomb to celebrate what they called a asked to question any misunder- teachers, organizations and oth- “Put it simple, it’s going to be victory over the Israelis, dozens of people climbed over a wall and standings. ers of the like to announce good,” Robinson said bluntly. began trashing Hebrew books and equipment, CNN reported. Senate Advisor Tricia important events. There should The one-week residency will • Cafés and the dairy industry in Wellington, New Zealand are Debertolis reiterated the post- be no solicitation, abuse nor per- include three performances, delightfully surprised: a few cows are producing super-frothy milk. ing policy in the campus center. sonal gain associated with mass workshops and discussions. Scientists have been working on trying to make cows produce the If anyone wants to post an e-mailing. With a near unanimous vote, the right consistency in milk, but now around 1,500 cows on seven advertisement, it must first be Brad Berwald puts it best: request was granted. The New farms have been found to naturally produce frothy milk all year shown to the Student Activities “Internet is bottlenecked, York City based Avila/Weeks round. office for approval. Postings Phone is bottlenecked, will the dance troupe visited Alfred in “There’s definitely something in the grass,” King Country Milk should go only on bulletin roads bottleneck at one point?” fall of 1998. ❍ Manager Les Graham said in a statement. boards; otherwise they will be What is Senate without guest This frothy frill in milk consistency will make it easy for latte and cappuccino drinkers. not so cut and dry for many codes can be accessed via …Codes Greek houses. Internet at www. alfredny.org. “It’s hard for local organiza- “Some Greeks have been very CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE tions because we have to get cooperative with the Codes “There are other villagers, as help from alumni, and there isn’t Enforcement Officer, others well as parents, who believe that big of a network to work have tested our patience,” The Fiat Lux that annual inspections are jus- from.” Difficulty persists Ostrower said. tifiable by safety and fire risks,” because “we’re not like bigger, All in all, safety is really the he said. national organizations.” issue at hand. After listing sev- The challenge to those vil- Conte, however, did note that eral fatalities involving poor wishes all lagers and parents is the resis- the University has set up a fund housing conditions at colleges tance by some members of the of $25,000 - $30,000 for organiza- such as SUNY Plattsburgh and Village Board to annual inspections to borrow in case of emer- SUNY Geneseo, Ostrower con- students a tions. They believe a number of gencies, for maintenance. firmed that “we are willing to landlords have been reliable and The Greeks have been target- close down a house if we believe consistently responsible, ed by the village, Ostrower said, we can prevent it [fatalities] Ostrower reported. because they “have frequently from happening at AU.” pleasant mid- “Therefore, inspecting such been in violation of housing Conte confessed, “I don’t properties would place an unjus- codes, and the village has strug- want to be the one to call a par- tifiable financial burden on gled to bring these houses into ent and tell them their child … those landlords,” he interpreted. full compliance,” Ostrower is no longer with us because we semester On the other hand, some explained. This led to the [authorities] looked away. That’s Greeks feel they are subjected recently created section of the why I have no problem with to more hardships in violations housing codes dealing specifical- shutting down [a house]. This is to regulations. ly with fraternities and sorori- to make everybody safe.” ❍ break. Cavagnaro explained why it’s ties, he continued. Housing October 11, 2000 News / Features — Page 4 Fiat Lux Groups try to get Mapping Alfred brings answers BY JUDY TSANG As part of the State’s Office for New York City area. campus voting MANAGING EDITOR Technology, there is a New York Next on the agenda of maps Center for Geographic was a digital aerial image of the BY MICHAEL TOPP Yes, Alfred is worthy of being Information in Albany, Sinton village of Alfred taken from STAFF WRITER VOTE put on a map, and Diana Sinton, said. It emerged following the satellite signals. Sinton demon- Alfred University’s full time geo- new millennium, coming from a strated the ability of zooming in This year the two major politi- grapher, demonstrated what zero-dollar budget in 1996 to on the picture and getting inter- cal parties have strong partici- 2000 needed to be done to do that dur- approximately $10 million for esting details, “but you can’t pation among Alfred’s year old ing last Thursday’s Bergren 2001. zoom in too much, or pixels are all political clubs: the College applications to encourage a Forum. Locally, Allegany County you see.” Democrats and the College strong tumout in November. The first thing Sinton clarified turned to AU with a mapping “There are no limitations on Republicans. Students should look for this at her lecture, “Putting Alfred on proposal, Sinton said. She also the amount of information associ- Much of the heightened in Powell Campus Center in the Map,” was that people do get spoke of her project, One Town, ated with graphics,” Sinton interest is due to the upcom- the coming weeks. PhD’s in geography. Geography, Two Gowns. Sinton showed her emphasized. ing presidential elections, to The College Republicans she said, is the study and descrip- research of her neighborhood Other factors that could be be held on Nov. 7. will be utilizing media to edu- tion of the Earth’s features, through various maps marked off mapped were the zip codes and The elections hold special cate the public, as well as resources, populations, etc., and with information she discovered majors of current AU students. interest this year because of putting up posters. Both its patterns. Geography is not to by going door-to-door and Sinton discovered that AU stu- the highly contested senatori- Zuckerman and Johnson spoke be confused with geology, which through e-mail. Such information dents came from all over the al race between Hillary of possible debates to occur is the study of rocks, Sinton on the southern area of AU cam- United States, with mostly a con- Clinton and Rick Lazio in New between the organizations in emphasized. pus, the Pine Hill neighborhood centration in New York State York. Nevins Theatre as the elec- To illustrate the importance of as Sinton called it, included when and the Northeast region. Both of Alfred’s political tions near. creating maps, Sinton, who is the houses were built, the chil- A surprise that Sinton discov- clubs are encouraging all stu- Zuckerman explained “we also an assistant professor of dren in the area and if there were ered was the high number of dents to be active this year. as College Democrats don’t geography and environmental affiliations with the University. humanities students from many Eric Zuckerman, president of just want to focus on the polit- studies, showed a map of cholera “What does this [information] places. There is a tendency for the College Democrats, comical elections. Lots of our cases in London in 1854 con- show you?” Sinton asked. “Well, people to go to neighboring mented that college students members want to participate structed by John Snow. This map if we weren’t half a mile away schools if they were to concen- need to “get out and make a in Earth Day and other com- allowed officials to see a direct from the University, there would trate on humanities since it is statement that people our age munity events.” correlation between contaminat- be tremendous car pooling oppor- offered at many schools, Sinton matter and have a voice that Each party has been worked water wells and the patients tunities.” She was responded by pointed out. has a significant impact poten- ing with extra vigor under- who had utilized that water. chuckles. Sinton is also working on a pro- tially.” standing that the next Sinton continued by defining Sinton noted that despite the posal of a GIS mapping of the Both the clubs plan campus- President will be appointing at Geographic Information small size of Alfred, there is “rel- asthma rate in the area. wide activities to spark inter- least three Supreme Court Systems, which is mapping in atively little interaction between Looking into the near future, est in the campaigns. Justices. several layers, for example, the two [schools].” Sinton decid- Sinton and her students are hop- Ashley Johnson, president Johnson said that “it is landownership, hydrology and ed to research the hometowns of ing to contribute to campus. of the College Republicans important for us as club lead- soil. GIS shows powerful links the faculty and staff at both “Our intention is to put out explained that the College ers to create an educated con- between graphics and data. One Alfred State College and Alfred trail maps,” Sinton said. “We’ve Republicans meet weekly as sciousness about who the such area that demonstrates that University. While both schools had students walk the trails [in an organization with 25 active voter is casting their vote for, link is in criminal justice. GIS is employ staff primarily in the Pine Hill] with GPS [Global members and about 70 mem- be that: [George W.] Bush, [Al] commonly used to show patterns Alfred-Alfred Station area and in Positioning System] units.” bers in total. Gore, [Ralph] Nader, the of crime occurrences, as shown in Hornell, Wellsville and Andover, The importance of mapping for He said that in this political Libertarian candidate, etc.” the Rochester’s Democrat and ASC does attract some from Alfred is that it “tells us where season both organizations He explained that in order Chronicle recently, Sinton said Pennsylvania. AU has clusters of we are and who we are,” Sinton wish to encourage anyone to to create awareness, each side with the D&C in her hands. faculty from the Rochester and said. ❍ vote to increase young peo- should be as unbiased as possi- ple’s impact on the election, ble when attempting to sway without regard as to which votes to their cause. Alfred Jews welcome the new year candidate they would favor. The College Democrats and The College Democrats and Republicans hosted a viewing BY ALLISON SAVETT holiday to the fullest extent, relationships I have with my Republicans are working with of the first debate between STAFF WRITER while some other sects observe family and friends during this Omicron Delta Kappa, the Bush and Gore in Nevins for only one day. time.” national leadership honor soci- Theatre last week on Oct. 3 for For most people, Sept. 29, 2000 Yom Kippur is the Day of Other Alfred students attend- ety, to put together pamphlets just that reason. Zuckerman was just a Friday. To people of Atonement, during which Jewish ed Hillel-sponsored events, of information on each, candi- stated, “it really gave the stu- the Jewish faith, however, it was people will repent for their sins. including a trip to the local date to improve awareness of dents an opportunity to listen the beginning of a new year — Jews fast for a full 24 hours, from Hornell synagogue, Temple Beth issues and each candidate’s to each candidate’s issues, as the year 5761. sundown on Kol Nidre, the eve of El. stance on them. They will be well as strengths and weak- The holiday of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, until Sundown on Many faculty members also providing voter registration nesses.” which would last until Sunday at Yom Kippur as an act of repen- attended these Hillel-sponsored forms and absentee ballot sundown is the Jewish New Year; tance. affairs, along with Jewish resi- literally translated from Hebrew, Portions of the Torah, which dents of the community. it means “head of the year.” contains the five books that make Josh Snitkoff, president of SPRINGBREAK 2001 “The High Holy Days are up the old testament, are read on Hillel, feels the warmth of atti- Hiring On-Campus Reps when we are supposed to step both days of Rosh Hashanah and tudes towards the High Holy SELL TRIPS, EARN CASH, GO FREE!!! out of time to take stock of our- on the day of Yom Kippur, along Days annually from the Alfred Student Travel Services selves and to rededicate our- with sections from the Haftarah, community. America s #1 Student Tour Operator selves to the task of trying to containing the books of the “Students usually have parts Jamaica, Mexico, Bahamas, Europe, Florida become better people,” said prophets. in the services, especially here at 1-800-648-4849 Larry Greil, advisor to Hillel and What did Jews in the AU com- AU, reading the Torah and the www.gospringbreak.com professor of sociology and health munity do for the high holy days? Haftarah portions,” he noted. policy. Some students went home, “Sometimes, students lead us in Rosh Hashanah and Yom since both holidays are extreme- singing the prayers, which unites Kippur, which follows close after, ly important and family oriented. the students, faculty, and their are coupled together in the For Eva Mintz, a freshman families throughout the holiday. Jewish faith as the High Holy student, past years of both Rosh Dr. Greil usually leads the major Days. Most Rabbis declare that Hashanah and Yom Kippur were part of the prayers and it’s nice the term “High Holy Days” came when her family came together when students are largely about because they are the most as one. involved in the services.” important days of the Jewish “Mainly, the High Holy Days Snitkoff also attended the din- year. are a time when my family gets ners before and after the services Jews all over the world usually together, eating a traditional along with many students and go to synagogue for either one or Jewish, home-cooked meal,” said faculty at AU. two days, depending on their reli- Mintz. “They provide a time of Greil noted that he believes giosity levels. More orthodox reflection on the past year, as that this is the quintessential Jews tend to go for both days of well as thinking about the year to time period of self-reflection for Rosh Hashanah, observing the come. Also, I can evaluate the the Jewish people worldwide. ❍

Fiat Lux : Since 1913, the student newspaper of Alfred University. And you thought you felt old. Fiat Lux Features / A & E / News — Page 5 October 11, 2000 New organizations get ready to roll on campus BY JASON PILARZ Appreciation for Music (SPAM) stated Johnson, who organized played informally in the past. Team will be performing at half- FEATURES EDITOR was formed to “promote diversity the club. Sherman stated that the club time at the charity basketball of music on campus,” stated Tara Although the Step Team is was formally organized in order game on Oct. 21, and plans to “There’s nothing to do in Alfred” Rosado, president of SPAM. open to both men and woman, the to get a “better chance at getting audition for the December AU is a tired line used by students She noted that “people are group currently only has one a field to play on,” rather than Dance Theatre Dance Concert. who feel that small-town Alfred tired of the same old acts coming male: Marcus Searles of ASC, being preempted by official sports All of the new organizations are has little going on. With the for- to Alfred,” and SPAM was formed who is the main choreographer. that have reserved the fields. actively seeking new members, mation of several new student to bring together people who like She noted that stepping is fun An additional goal of DISC is to and welcome all that are interest- clubs and organizations this different types of music, with the and interesting, yet difficult. The eventually be able to play night ed to come to any of the clubs’ semester, this line is quickly los- hopes of eventually broadening team creates beats on their bodies games, perhaps on Tucker Field, meetings. ing its veracity. the spectrum of music acts that using hands, legs and feet, and noted Sherman. At least two of the newly A goal of many of these new come to campus. they hopes to eventually perform In order to help promote them- formed groups are organizations organizations is to “get students “We are a bunch of women who at various campus events. selves, many groups have planned that have existed in the past on more involved with school activi- love to make beats,” Johnson said An opportunity to play ulti- activities to get their name out to the Alfred University campus. An ties that didn’t center around of the Step Team. mate frisbee is afforded by DISC, the campus community. SPAM ultimate frisbee club has been on some type of school work,” noted In addition to a desire to step, another new addition to the has sponsored a viewing of campus informally recently and Sheree Johnson of the Alfred the group was formed to “bring Alfred campus. Steve Harriger WildStyle, a 1980s movie that was used to be an officially recognized Step Team. together people from the Alfred and Nathan Sherman organized the first to portray breakdancing club. Additionally, the Step Team One new organization, State [College] campus and the this ultimate frisbee club last and hip-hop, according to Rosado. used to exist at AU. ❍ Students Promoting an University campus as a whole,” year, although games have been Johnson said that the Step Forum looks at future REVIEW BY KRISTEN HOFFMAN group emphasized the idea of Faculty show the usual — excellent NEWS EDITOR increasing opportunities for students to bring what they learn at BY JALAL CLEMENS faces of the three adjunct pro- appreciation of music but also to At the request of AU President Alfred University to the outside STAFF WRITER fessors, whose music was as demonstrate their own love of Charles Edmondson, faculty and world while bringing more inter- diverse and skilled as the other music and the performing arts. staff members gathered together national students in. As usual, the Faculty Concert performances by older faculty. As each performer finished, to give their input on how to “Think globally, act locally and on Friday, Sept. 22 was a jam- Most of the pieces played at the crowd in Holmes improve the quality of Alfred act globally,” was the quote this packed program of amazing the concert were carefully Auditorium gave a thunderous University. group emphasized, which means works, showing once again how selected classical pieces. applause showing their great David Szczerbacki, the dean of that individuals should care about music is a joy to create, play However, Peter O’Connor, appreciation for the professors’ the College of Business who led what happens in the world and and listen to. adjunct instructor in music, was diverse skills. this forum, said that he would like then consider how the “world at The program ranged from in a creative mood and told the The audience left Holmes academic planning agendas to help home” can be improved. Richard Strauss’ “Ruhe, Meine audience the he was in a jazzy Auditorium that Friday night AU have a “dynamic future.” The third group suggested that Seele, Op.21 #1” sung by Tiffany mood deciding to play some with “The White Cockade” Szczerbacki held this forum for “we need to understand ourselves Blake and accompanied by good old jazz improvisation, played by Marc Sackman, assis- academic planning Sept. 29 in the and what we’re all about.” They Laurel Buckwalter, University with a little bit of the “Charlie tant professor of Music, on the Olin building. The 80-plus people would also like to see the develop- carillonneur, to “Crack Baby” Brown Theme” and the “Maple piccolo and Eaklor on the snare in attendance were divided into ment of new programs while main- danced and choreographed by Leaf Rag” for flavor. drum, running merrily through four smaller groups to discuss the taining the strength of current Susan Roebuck, professor of In another unique piece, their head. ways Alfred University might be programs. dance, to “Perpetual Motion,” a “Echoes,” a dance and live Some probably shared jokes improved. The fourth group supported the tom-tom piece played by Vicki music performance, once again and lines from professor of the- The faculty and staff in the first previous group in that they would Eaklor, professor of history. demonstrated to the audience atre Becky Prophet’s rendition group indicated that they would like to establish a definite identity A few of the many high points how much the professors love to of Thurber’s “The Night the like to see AU develop an for AU. They emphasized the of the concert were the numer- work together, not only to Bed Fell.” ❍ “English as a second language importance of finding out why stu- ous performances by the new increase our knowledge and program” for international students choose AU for either under- dents. They would also like to see graduate or graduate work. more cooperation between engi- The second group was in favor neers and scientists on the gradu- of looking at all of AU as a “center ate and undergraduate level as of excellence,” to which well as in the public and private Szczerbacki said that it is impor- sectors. tant to “build excellence where we The members of the second can find it.” ❍

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HELP WHY? October 11, 2000 A& E / U-Wire — Page 6 Fiat Lux Perf. Arts opens theater season with two shows

REVIEW REVIEW Challenging Brown goes off well Sylvia pleases all BY SARAH GUARIGLIA “the set was carefully designed of the performers, which they BY KHRISTINA BEAULAC wandering around feeling lonely A& E EDITOR to look as though it wasn’t quite clearly delivered. While STAFF WRITER without Greg, her God. designed at all,” with only light- performing as various characters Sylvia begins to sing Cole John Brown’s Body, an epic poem ing, blocks and platforms as and narrators, each actress man- Imagine rehearsing for four weeks Porter’s “Ev’ry Time We Say by Stephen Vincent Benet, took essential props and scenery. aged to both keep the characters at six days a week for four hours Goodbye.” By the end of the scene, form as a dramatic work per- All attention was focused on distinct from one another and each day; add four cast members, Greg, Kate and Sylvia are singing formed Oct. 5, 7, 8 and 9 through the five actresses — sophomore establish a common link through one of which is portraying a dog in unison. It connects the actors the efforts of AU’s Performing Emily Tucker and freshmen every line. and you have one hilarious show. and the feeling of loneliness and Arts Division. Benet’s work por- Chagmion Antoine, Jessica The style of performance Sylvia, presented last week, detachment within each character. trays the trials and effects of the Orlowski, Chanel Huston, and added personality and a sense of was an example of such Senior Danielle Di Pillo played Civil War on the government, Sarah Haggett — and a chorus. immediacy to the epic. Greg is walking in Central Park Sylvia. When asked about the soldiers and civilians, and it The chorus — the AU Chamber The adaptations made did after an argument at work with his point in the play where she has to shows the intertwining of these Singers — and its vocal talents affect the interpretation of the boss when he stumbles upon lick Greg’s face with elation, Di groups as events unfold from added sound effects, narration play, said Dempsey. Sylvia. Sylvia is a homeless dog Pillo said, “It took a little while to John Brown’s raid on Harper’s and song to the performance. “We tried to make the text who manages to squirm her way get through the shyness … but Ferry. Luanne Clarke, who was the honest,” he said, and consequent- into Greg’s heart. Kate, Greg’s then I just went ahead and licked.” Director and stage, costume & show’s musical director, did not ly the play became more about wife, is less than pleased to see a Greg was portrayed by senior lighting designer Mike Dempsey conduct the choir for the perfor- seeing national conflict through dog running rampant through Joe Miller. Some of his credits decided on this particular work mance. the eyes of young people, women their apartment when returning include Owen in Translations and “because many of the problems it The actresses themselves in particular. “Taking the female home. She feels that with their Scapin in Scapin. raises, of government, states’ helped provide a unique interpre- point of view [on such a work] children off at college and her Junior Laura Randall played rights, race, and gender … are tation of the play. John Brown’s involved a lot of research,” said career as an inner-city middle Kate. Randall, the only cast mem- still unsolved today. They’re very Body was originally intended for Dempsey. school English teacher, Sylvia ber without a theater major, has a relevant, especially in this elec- 3 actors (male and female) and The work was well worth it, would be a heavy burden to her double major in English and com- tion year.” choir, all reading directly from though — Dempsey was ecstatic and Greg. munication studies. “I didn’t plan Dempsey, who has spent years the epic. Wanting to change this, about his performers, and with Greg takes Sylvia to a grooming on [it], but I just did it,” Laura said as a Civil War reenactor, also said Dempsey took the opportunity to good reason. shop and returns with a “mangy about acting. Randall was the he felt he was more historically cast all women in the multiple “I got the cast I wished for,” he mutt” transformed to a “primped Countess in Picasso at the Lapin prepared to direct this than roles and divide the epic a little said, despite running the show in and prettied pup.” Sylvia tri- Agile four semesters ago. She also many other plays he could have differently. repertory with Becky Prophet’s umphed in her attempts to win a said that it was difﬁcult to act mad picked. “From the beginning, we production of “Sylvia.” The deci- place in Kate’s heart and gets a at Di Pillo (Sylvia); “I would be Yet last Thursday’s opening decided to perform it instead of sion to run two shows together “few days” to stay, but only as a more like Greg in reality; kind, car- night performance of the show read it,” he said, adding that “the for the first time was not taken trial run. The entire play is humor- ing, more willing to keep her.” held few of the stereotypes most result was a marathon effort on on lightly, said Dempsey, and he ous from the second Sylvia bounds Clinton Powell, a senior double people would expect from an epic the part of the actresses.” said it was Prophet’s willingness onto stage. Sylvia can communi- major in theater and English, por- poem about the Civil War. No The complicated role switches and their cooperation that made cate verbally with Greg and as well trayed Tom, Phyllis and Leslie. elaborate costumes or sets were and intense monologues required the project possible. ❍ as with the other characters that “It was the most fun I’ve had on created — as Dempsey put it, incredible commitment from all make for an interesting twist to a stage in a long time. Playing three wonderful play of humor and sad- different characters pushed me in REVIEW ness. comical ways as well as profession- A touching moment in the story ally,” said Powell. is when Kate is getting ready to “We had a lot of fun … it was leave for England on a grant to excellent and professional … a Green Day back with a Warning advance her career. Throughout great honor and blast no matter the play, she refers to the dog as what,” was the consensus of the Saliva because she feels detached cast. BY KEVIN SOBCZYK esty. Their honesty pulled them did a decent job. The album has from her husband and no longer The audience gave the cast and THE UNIVERSITY NEWS into the punk-rock scene and a different sound than one apart of their marriage. crew of Sylvia a standing ovation. SAINT LOUIS U. gained a huge fan base. would expect. She is at the airport with Greg, The crowd was obviously amused Dookie was a huge success, It has some good songs that of whom she insists need not be and enthralled by the show. (U-WIRE) ST. LOUIS — Dookie and, suddenly, it was cool to lis- go back to their original punk there when she can sense his long- Attendee Scott Scheibner said, was their calling card, Nimrod ten to punk rock. Everyone has sound like “Minority” which is ing to be with Sylvia. The stage is “I laughed, I cried … it was better pulled them more into the main- heard “Longview” and “When I an extremely catchy song. This split between the airport and their than Cats.” ❍ stream, and now Warning hopes Come Around.” The band’s song maybe trying to bring apartment when you see Sylvia to bridge the gap between the frenzied guitars and crazy back some of Green Day’s older two. drumming made their bitter punk rock fans. “Castaway” and Green Day is back from and vividly descriptive music “Blood, Sex and Booze” also fall obscurity, bringing a slightly more enduring. into this category but may not different sound with them. Nimrod, Green Day’s 1997 be as memorable. “Jackass” is a Some may be happy, but others release, caused a stir; not pretty good and different Green might think that the “sell-outs” because it was over-the-top or Day track. It has a saxophone have simply lost all sense of too rebellious but because the solo and occasional harmonica. punk rock. music mellowed out. Songs like “Hold on,” More than five years ago, The only memorable song “Misery” and “Church on Green Day was the poster child from the album was “Time of Sunday” are pop songs and are of the punk-rock scene. Their Your Life” which wasn’t even equally enjoyable. Since in-your-face lyrics and fast- punk-rock. The song is a catchy Nimrod, Armstrong has picked paced loud music caught the acoustic song about reminisc- up the acoustic guitar, which he fever of rebellious teens every- ing; high schools played it at plays in such songs as “Macy’s where. graduation and Seinfeld used it Day Parade.” However, by signing with in the series’ finale. Revealing inspiration for the “the man,” Reprise Records, This was sacrilege to the music style on the album, they betrayed the underground punk rock community, and Armstrong said, “I’ve been lis- — the source of their biggest album sales reflected this fact. tening to a lot of old Bob Dylan fans. That should come as no Still, the band felt the music lately, especially the album surprise as the band has always reflected their feelings. where he first used a band.” played to the beat of their own Armstrong is married and now The entire album is not easy drum. raising two kids; themes to classify as a particular genre. The band members, Billie change. It is not a punk rock album, nor Armstrong on vocals, Mike Warning is not like Dookie, is it a pure pop-sell-out album. Dirnt on bass and Tre Cool, are nor is it very similar to Nimrod. Hopefully that is enough for extremely talented musicians This is Green Day’s attempt to everyone. Of course, Green Day who have played and written bridge the gap between these won’t care because they are just songs with unrepentant hon- two previous albums, and they being themselves. ❍ ux... Fiat Lux... Fiat Lux... PHOTO BY JARED BRANFMAN King Alfred wasn’t dressed for Saturday morning’s ﬁrst snow. Fiat Lux A& E / News / Sports — Page 7 October 11, 2000

REVIEW Newborn Kid A takes Radiohead even higher BY JAY WEISBERGER that takes all the tweaking of ing, “Wow.” Each listen brings Place.” The song is an immedi- much like its predecessor. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF U2’s Pop and makes it work. you more and more into the ate triumph. Yorke’s singing “I Oh, by the way, Radiohead is If you’re looking for a big gui- sound. slip away” towards the end of rumored to be heading into the When Radiohead released The tar track, you’ll have to settle The disc opens with the stel- the track will stay with you all studio before Christmas to Bends several years ago, it for “Optimistic” and, believe it lar “Everything in its Right day. begin recording yet another showed they were hardly a one- or not, the next Radiohead disc Radiohead fans who liked the disc. All in all, we might be get- hit wonder. When the band due within six months. synth-type sounds on The ting three Radiohead albums released 1997’s OK Computer, It might take that long to Bends’ “Planet Telex” will feel between now and New Year’s Radiohead suddenly was lead- fully decipher Kid A, but you’re right at home — the disc has 2002. ing the way. going to enjoy every minute of plenty of them. If the band can continue to OK Computer might be the it. Other highlights? The rolling pull off this type of progression, best album of the 1990s. And The throbbing “Idioteque” bass lines of “The National right now culminating with Kid Radiohead’s newest effort, Kid sounds jumbled at the first lis- Anthem” are amazingly catchy. A, they are going to approach A, has the band moving even ten, then draws you in with a The closer, “Motion Picture legendary status. further ahead. big beat over Thom Yorke’s high Soundtrack” is also a top track. That’s if Kid A hasn’t put What can you say? Here’s an tenor. Much has been made of how them there already. album that doesn’t rock you the In fact, much of this disc is Radiohead much the disc is a departure, Every experiment on this disc way “Paranoid Android” did, like that. The first listen has you Kid A but, really, it’s Radiohead con- seems to work. It’s easier to lose but mesmerizes you in ways asking, “Huh?” By the end of ✮✮✮✮ 1/2 tinuing to progress. Not one of yourself in this disc than OK only Moby can. Here’s an album the second you’re already say- (out of ﬁve) their discs has sounded too Computer, and that, in itself

REVIEW Za hosts acoustic gig BY SARAH GUARIGLIA mance a different feel from the A& E EDITOR coffeehouses held in the Knight Club. Café Za’s atmosphere Alfred’s lack of an off-campus offers an experience unique to music scene may soon be a prob- Alfred, with a diverse menu of lem of the past, thanks to foods and beverages. efforts of Alfred students and According to Eri Cushing, Main Street restaurant Café Za. who owns and operates Café Za AU students Angie Young with her husband Eric, this was and Ryan Elliott performed at the first live music performance Café Za on Sept. 30. The pair the Café has offered. sang and played guitar for a “It went well,” said Cushing, large crowd, many of whom sat “and we are planning to have on the floor and crowded around more performers,” including a tables. Celtic musician later this Young and Elliott played an month. Cushing also said the hour-and-a-half long set, which Café is open to more student drew from many bands, as well performances. as some original songs. The Some adjustments are being Indigo Girls’ “Galileo,” the considered in order to ease Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood,” some of the crowd problems PHOTO BY AMY KLEIN and Dave Matthews Band’s experienced at the perfor- Students danced the night away at the Intervarsity-sponsored Square/Line Dancing event in the Knight Club “Crash” were some highlights mance, which began at 8 p.m. recently. of the set. Young’s original “The time wasn’t good, we songs ranged from humorous had people sitting down to eat (as in “Freshman Fifteen”) to dinner and people who came for plan a women’s leadership con- the clinic for medical services reflective, remaining true to the music, and not enough …Roundtable ference, learned about lobbying get safely through the picketers folk music style in both music tables,” said Cushing. and helped put together an and into the clinic. This was and lyrics. One solution under considera- CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE emergency contraceptive cam- challenging, but made Nourse The audience, which included tion is keeping the café open Nyman and Nourse also uncov- paign. feel good about herself and her students, faculty and passersby, later and holding performances ered some unpleasantness dur- “It was hard work, but the work at Planned Parenthood. offered attention and enthusi- after the dinner rush, to accom- ing their work at reproductive experience gave me so much “One time, a protestor got asm to the performers. modate both groups. rights organizations. back. It was totally worth it,” right in my face and told me The entire café fell silent as Cushing said “we’d like to Nyman, who worked for both said Nyman. that I was going to hell for what Elliott and Young combined stay open later, once we have the Center for Women and Nourse, who worked at the I was doing, which was helping their vocal and guitar-playing more help.” Government and Family Upper Hudson Valley Planned to kill babies. Then she asked talents on a stunning version of Café Za is working on Planning Advocates, was sad to Parenthood, encountered very me if I was proud of myself. I “Forgiveness,” by Patty Griffin. expanding its menu as well as learn just how overworked specific problems in her job, but looked at her and said that ‘yes, The duo ended the eclectic per- its hours, hoping to attract a those who dedicate themselves like Young and Nyman, she also yes I was,’ ” said Nourse. formance with a sing-along ren- larger lunch crowd with “good to political activism often are. felt she was given great The panelists all agreed that dition of Moxy Fruvous’ “The food that’s quick and cheap,” “I was shocked to find that rewards. it was important for young peo- Drinking Song.” said Cushing. ❍ people couldn’t take any time “The clinic I worked at was ple to take an active interest in The venue gave the perfor- away from their jobs at all the only Planned Parenthood in what is going on in our society. because the work they did was the area that performed abor- “I found what really interest- CAFE ZA so important and there wasn’t tions, so we would have protes- ed and impacted me. That …Soccer anyone else to take over that tors at our clinic a lot,” said helped me be active for a cause work,” said Nyman. Nourse. I believe in. I think that is the CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE Hard work and long hours Part of her duty as an intern way into activism,” said The second half of the season POMME characterized Nyman’s summer at the clinic was to assist Nyman. ❍ will be a challenge, but the FRITES experience as she worked to women who were coming into Saxons’ chemistry and excellent play have made the team a difficult opponent. Hassler is confident in the team, but is asking younger and more inex- perienced players to step up. “The injuries will open up HOT AND DELICIOUS! time for newer, less experi- MON - SAT enced players, and sort of SERVING HOURS unfairly the season will fall on them,” said Hassler. ❍ 8:30AM - 9:30PM

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Afternoon action at home Closes out season at home 10/21 vs. Hobart, 4 p.m. Fiat Sports 10/21 vs. Utica, 1 p.m. Injuries are many, Strong finish eyed by squad but so are wins BY BENJAMIN LEE FOOTBALL from being 4-1. We just can’t SPORTS EDITOR seem to get the critical plays BY BENJAMIN LEE MEN’S SOCCER critical third down conversions that will put us over the top,” SPORTS EDITOR Head Football Coach Dave has really hurt the team so far said Murray. tributed off the bench,” said Murray is in pursuit of his third this season, but the 2000 sched- When Murray was asked Going into the second half of the Hassler. consecutive winning season, but ule is packed with excellent about the strengths of the team fall 2000 season, Coach Ken Hassler said that the second both he and the team are frus- teams. Ithaca and Carnegie he said that he has received Hassler’s men’s soccer team has half of the season would be trated with the 2-3 record dur- Mellon both rank among the strong play from Brian Keefer, left a strong first half record of much more difficult than the ing the first half of the season. better teams in the nation, for George Eason and Jesse 5-3-1 behind them. first. The eight games remain- “We are disappointed. We’ve instance. Raynor, and that the defense “We’ve played extremely ing in the season are mostly been unable to make the big Murray said that the program can keep the team in every well. We’ve done a fantastic job conference teams ranked in the plays when we need to,” said has shown that they are com- game. However, Murray said of working hard and playing top ten in the region. Murray, heading into an off petitive with the best teams in that the inconsistent offense smart as a team,” said Hassler. “All the conference teams will week last weekend. the country, and that they just has been one of their biggest According to Hassler, the be tough, but the team responds According to Murray, need an extra push to win those weaknesses. team is strong all around. Their very well to training and turnovers, the inability to stop games. They have fluctuated from versatility and depth have adjustments in tactics,” said long passes, and not making “We are three plays away rushing the ball 400 yards in a allowed him to tweak the lineup Hassler. game to rushing a disappointing to best become a threat to their Even with a tough second –10 yards in the game against opponents. The depth has been half ahead, senior captain Adam Union. the most important asset to the Reynolds is confident due to the “We just haven’t been able to team. Despite the superb soccer chemistry of the team. get a good flow and continuity they have played, they have “This is the tightest team in offensively,” said Murray. also been plagued by injuries. four years. It is the most talent- Despite the first half of the “Our biggest goal for the sec- ed and has the most unity. season setbacks, the team is ond half is to get healthy. We There is a lot of depth, and the optimistic and Murray’s goal is lost three starters this past chemistry is there,” said to return to .500 in this week’s week,” said Hassler. Reynolds. road game against Hartwick. With the loss of key players This week the Saxons were Senior team captains, Wes such as captain Adam Reynolds, home vs. Lycoming and then Choy and Brian Keefer, both captain Scott Wallace and Rick traveled today to Elmira. said that the team morale is DeSalvo, the Saxons have had Further down the road, the back to where they began at the to rely on great play from team is scheduled to travel to beginning of the season. younger team members and New York City and Long Island “We are trying to regroup for bench players. Hassler com- over mid-semester break. the second half of the season. mented on the strong play he There they will face Hunter The team is a very talented has received from freshman College and SUNY group, and one of the best players Keith Phelan, Chris Farmingdale. Both teams are teams that has been here in a Dionne and Andy Kernahan. He formidable opponents according few years. We need to get our also recognized the efforts of to Hassler. heads back,” said Keefer. some of his solid-returning “Hunter has the Conference The team is working through players. Player of the Year, and an off weekend, and aiming for “Kevin McGee and Shane Farmingdale were last year’s the Oct. 14 contest against Donohoe have both played Junior College National Hartwick. Choy said that the strong enough to be starters, Champions,” Hassler said. team is getting a good chance to and they have really con- SEE SOCCER, PAGE 7 rest, and that during the past two weeks the team has gone The American Football Coaches Association Division III Coaches’ back to the basics in prepara- Poll as of Oct. 3, 2000 (last weekend’s games are not included). See tion for the last five games of www.afca.com for the new poll out this week. the season. The team is confident, and knows what it has to Rank School (1st votes) Rec. Pts. Pre. do with the remaining games. 1. Mount Union (Ohio) (39) 4-0 1,143 2 “For us, the second half 2. Rowan (N.J.) (4) 4-0 1,095 3 PHOTO PROVIDED should be a new season. We are 3. Trinity (Tex.) 5-0 1,028 4 Saxon runner Andy Corman keeps the pace in a recent cross country starting off 0-0, and we need to 4. Hardin-Simmons (Tex.) 4-0 970 5 meet. The team will be at the University of Rochester this weekend. go 5-0,” said Choy. ❍ 5. Central (Iowa) 5-0 933 6 6. Wittenberg (Ohio) 5-0 909 7 7. St. John’s (Minn.) (1) 4-0 882 8 8. Augustana (Ill.) 4-0 801 9 X/C teams hit state rankings at #9 9. Wartburg (Iowa) 4-0 691 11 10. Western Connecticut St. 5-0 672 12 AU SPORTS INFORMATION CROSS COUNTRY Corman (Rochester/Greece 11. Pacific Lutheran (Wash.) (2) 3-1 668 1 Athena), with three top-15 fin- 12. Wis.-Stout 4-0 632 13 The Alfred University men’s The men have placed third twice ishes (fifth at Hobart, eighth at 13. Millikin (Ill.) 4-0 592 14 and women’s cross country (at Hobart and St. John Fisher) Fisher and 13th at Geneseo). 14. Brockport St. (N.Y.) 4-0 527 18 teams have each broken into the and placed sixth once (at Senior Anne Gutmann (Lake 15. John Carroll (Ohio) 3-1 423 19 top-10 rankings among Division Geneseo). Placid/Lake Placid) is the top 16. Widener (Pa.) 4-0 403 21 III schools in New York state. The women placed fourth at women’s runner. Gutmann 17. Linfield (Ore.) 3-0 331 NR Both teams are ranked ninth Hobart and fifth at St. John placed second at Hobart, fourth 18. Illinois Wesleyan 4-0 296 24 in the latest New York State Fisher and Geneseo. at Fisher and 11th at Geneseo. 19. Western Maryland 4-1 292 20 Collegiate Track Conference The men’s team is led by Senior Jen Bonner 20. Coe (Iowa) 5-0 250 25 (NYSCTC) poll, released this senior Rob Winkky (Elmira (Cumberland, RI/Cumberland) 21. Springfield (Mass.) 4-0 198 NR week. Heights/Thomas Edison), with has placed in the top 25 in each 22. Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) 3-1 184 10 The Saxons runners have two third places (Hobart and St. meet: seventh at Hobart, 19th at 23. Lycoming (Pa.) 2-1 147 23 done well at the three meets John Fisher) and a fifth place Fisher and 24th at Geneseo. ❍ 24. Bethel (Minn.) 4-0 125 NR they have participated in 2000. (Geneseo), and junior Andy 25. Wooster (Ohio) 4-0 108 NR Dropped Out (last week’s ranking): Ithaca (N.Y.) (15), Ohio Saxons on fall break: Northern (16), Buffalo St. (N.Y(17), Bethany (WVa.) (22). Field hockey faces off The Alfred University Club Field Hockey team will take another Football Others Receiving Votes: St. Norbert (Wis.), 105; Susquehanna (Pa.), 89; Westminster (Pa.), 70; Ohio Northern, 57; Mary Hardin- step towards its goal of becoming a varsity sport on Saturday Oct. at Hartwick, 10/14, 1:30 p.m. Men’s soccer Baylor (Tex.), 56; Ithaca (N.Y.), 41; Defiance (Ohio), 30; 21. Washington & Lee (Va.), 27; Albion (Mich.), 27; Concordia (Wis.), Then, 7 p.m. at Merrill Field, the team will play its first game at Hunter, 10/14, 11 a.m.; and at 22; Wilmington (Ohio), 18; Buffalo St. (N.Y.), 17; Carnegie-Mellon under the lights. The team’s opponent has yet to be announced, but SUNY-Farmingdale, 10/15, 1 p.m. (Pa.), 11; Rochester (N.Y.), 11; Howard Payne (Tex.), 10; Bethany will be shortly. Women’s soccer (WVa.), 10; Wis.-Eau Claire, 8; Hope (Mich.), 8; Pomona-Pitzer The squad is hoping to play two games this fall and two in the at Nazareth, 10/14, noon (Calif.), 7; Emory & Henry (Va.), 7; Johns Hopkins (Md.), 6; Union spring semester. Women’s volleyball (N.Y.), 3; Wis.-La Crosse, 3; Wesley (Del.), 2; Muhlenberg (Pa.), 2; Look for coverage in the sports section of the Oct. 25 issue of the Nazareth Tournament, 10/14-15 Methodist (N.C.), 1; Amherst (Mass.), 1; Montclair St. (N.J.), 1. Fiat Lux. Cross Country at U. of Rochester, 10/14, 11 a.m.