MARCH THE PULSE Edition 1998 OF LYNN UNIVERSITY

- -- 3601 North Military Trail• Boca Raton, Florida 33431-5598 -- ·. WELCOME Families visit f0r annual weekend, Honors Convocation ceremony By KATHERINE ACTON WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS Staff Writer More than 400 friends and families of Lynn Friday, March 2.7 students and faculty are expected for the week­ ·c ~ - P Honors Convocation end of March 27-29 to attend events such as Student Center Auditorium the Honors Convocation, Coffee with the Piesi­ Reception Following dent and Fashion Show and Luncheon. Saturday, March 28 10:00a.m. Coffee wirth the President Events begin at 7 p.m. on Friday with the ' DeHo•rnle International Honors Convocation, a ceremony which rec­ C n1PI ognizes students' academic achievement. "It 1 .00 .m Informal Gatherings is a nice time to really recognize how many stu­ College of Educatidn dents here at Lynn have earned outstanding H k Mul ipu1p grades," sophomore Floriana Acosta said. International Cent r Student are honored with academic awards ~~ in tltree different categones: .. .~dem•c Hon­ ors goes to sttldents who have completed. at School of Busmass. least 15 credits with no incompletes, withdraw­ International Relations als or grades below C and a 3.25 9f higher aver­ Ritter 107 age. More than 125 students will receive this _12 30 p m Student Fashion Show honor. Green Center Sunday, March 29 The second category is the Honor Society. 10.00 a.m: Liturgy Fifty to 75 students will be inducted who have Landgren Chapek achieved Honor status for two consecutive .00 a .m Sunday Brunch semesters and have an AGPA Of 3.5 or better. Student Commons Up and Away! The third degree of honor goes to Honor . Society students who' have maintained an and Carla Conde will be guest speakers. An , FlorianaAcostaandtOOother ·tudenlsJ arn d \hatit sliketoskydhewhenEx­ AGPA of 3.75 or better. This weekend 20-25 award will also be presented to the most out­ treme Ainisited the campus for a Student Government activity. students will be entered as members of the standing professor, chosen by the faculty. P!loto ~ u1 a Ara) President's Honor Society. On Saturday morning at I 0 a.m. the events During the ceremony, senior David Leone See Families Weekend on Page 2

Students learn about wellness, health at fair INS ~ DE Diversity! By MATTHEW BERNSTEIN member. "It certainly helps to call at­ Multicultural Week News Editor tention to what can be achieved by Six dimensions of well ness educates students Recognizing well ness as a neces­ r ~ implementing a well ness program." sity in one's life was the theme of the include: 'ntellectual. spiritual, Personnel from the American In­ about he a1fferent Well ness Fair held Feb. 18. More than social, physical and emotional. stitute of Massage Therapy encour­ cultures on campus. 200 students, staff and visitors aged the visitors to try a massage at Pagel stopped by the Student Center Au­ their booth. A professional gave neck ditorium to visit the exhibits. rubs to demonstrate how a person According to organizer Tina ers, Boca Raton Community Hospi­ blood pressure regularly. According can feel better emotionally, physi­ Tucci, a counselor at Lynn, there are tal, the American Lung Association, to the nurse who monitored the pro­ cally and socially after having a mas­ six dimensions of well ness: occupa­ and the gram high sage. tional, intellectual, spiritual, social, Center for was happy wjth the response blood-pres­ Nytricha Smith, a student who at­ physical and emotional. "It is impor­ Substance and hope fora bigger and sure is tended the Well ness Fair, received a tant that the different areas become Abuse called the massage and said that she was "im­ I better program next year. CALENDAR ••••••• , 3 part of your daily life," Tucci said, Preven ­ silent killer. pressed by the relaxation" she expe­ ENTERTAINMENT., • • • 5 "because each of these affects each tion. Tina Tucci, Coordinator "These rienced in her neck muscles. programs FEATURE ••. , •••• 3 other and determines your over all Staff L------~------~ "I was happy with the response wellness status." from Boca Raton Community Hospi­ were instrumental in stressing the im­ from the community and hope for a NEWS BRIEFS • • • • • 2 More than 25 organizations par­ tal offered free blood tests and em­ portance of wellness," said Jo Ann bigger and better program next year," OPINION ••..•.••• 4 ticipated including Weight Watch- phasized the importance of taking Aycock, a Lynn University staff Tucci said. SPORTS •••• , • •• 7-8 Page2 THE PuLsE March 1998 NEWS BRIEFS Judiciary Board rules on Lynn loses freshman student in tragic automobile accident violation of student code Shannon Leigh Briggs died in New York and the other at Lynn. Qualified students VIOLATIONS an automobile accident, Feb. 13. "Shannon's death was a very make application She was a 19-year-old freshman tragic accident," said Associate Dean Most frequent from Long Island, New York, who for Student Services Jim Hundrieser. to become members infractions include lived on campus in Freiburger Hall. "We will miss her energetic smile and By MATTHEW BERNSTEIN That night she was driving on warm personality." visitafon News Editor Powerline Road when she lost con­ Ms. Briggs had many friends at Judicial Board members sit as a underag trol of the car, flipping it over. She Lynn. "I will always remember her body to hear cases that involve vio­ consumption of was taken to Delray Medical Cen­ smile," sophomore Jackie Helm said. lations of the Lynn University stu­ ter where she passed away. Two Aline Kokis works on the year­ alcohol Ms.Briggs is survived by her dent code. book. Photo by Monique Chong passengers in the car survived. mother, her father, a brother and a Some of the frequent violations Two-services were held: one in sister. that the five members rule on include to be amemberoftheJudicial Board. Kokis is finalist visitation, underage consumption of Requirements include being at least Lynns receive for Florida College alcohol and sanitary code violations. a second semester freshmen and hav­ The facts leading to a violation are ing an AGPA over 2.5. Any student Rotary award Student of the Year presented to the board to determine wishing to become a member may whether or not a rule has been bro­ obtain an application from Judicial By SHELBIE CASEY Aline Kokis, junior was named ken. If an infraction has occurred; a Coordinator Jason McVay or M~t­ 'Feature Editor one of 13 honorable mention win­ discipline is given out accordingly. thew Bernstein in Residence Life ae Because of their philanthropic ners for the Florida College Stu­ Some past sanctions in~ Jude writ- Hoentle Hall. leadership in the Boca Raton com­ dent of the '&ar Award. Selections uing a paper on what the s~udent did Feedback from the students has munity, Eugene M. and Christine were based on campus activities; wrong such as an apology letter, resi­ been positi~e regarding the Judicial E. Lynn were presented the first academic achievemenents, and qe~ce hall probation, counseling, and Boa1-d. " The board has contributed Opal Award, Jan. 16. The Rotary community service. helping Residence Assistants with to a better overall ..tmosphere at posters and signs. Club honored the Lynn's for their Kokis maintains a 4.0 AGPA Lynn.,'' McVay said. ''We are afwnys The J-Board meets·once a week looking for more board members.'' outstanding leadership, generos­ The actual Opal Award presented to and is a member of Lynn Student on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in the Current board members include ity, and commitment to servicing ·the Lyons was made by Waterford Admissions Ambassadors; year­ Lynn dorm. Only board members, the Chairperson Matthew Bernstein, Sec­ others. Crystal in IrelaqJI, book staffer, Resident Assistant, adviser and the defendant attend. retary Glenda Pac h~ o, r LUTV taped the event and Because f _ r • • uTI f ~c rc.si the Mulli~;;IIM'I!II'M Usually only one or two cases are bers Andreia Bronste\n, arol, n helped the Rotary Club produce a the university, the college was re­ Club and president the of Hospi­ heard each time, and sometimes none Grant, Tony Hamner, Katric video for the evening's ceremony. named for them. tality Club. are heard. McMillan, Katy Schull. Alternates Any qualified student may apply are Bianca Sarnpaio and Josh Kelman. HELPING HANDS Farhilies Weekend Three collegiates assist in clean up welcomes par~nts From Pagel after Centra{ Florida tornado disaster continue with a coffee where the fami­ lies can meet and talk with Lynn Uni­ By SCOTT ALBANO ties, collected food and clothing, dis­ versity President, Dr. Donald E. Ross. Special to The Pulse tributed fOOd to the victims and work­ Later, at II a.m., the Informal Gath­ Disaster strikes when least ex­ ers, and sorted valuables found at erings begin. At this time the deans ·pected and often causes dr~stic the destruction sites. { and their staffs of the College of chan~es in the lives of many and their Peo_ple from all over \1)orida do­ EducationffAP, School of Hospital­ loved ones. Central Florida exp~ri­ ~ated money to the Red Cross to ll~IP Intitjiational ity, and School of Business and In­ enced devastating tornados OQ Feb. in the disaster relief. The $2 million Communica­ ternational Relations will speak with 22. In a span of a few minutes, 42-~ donated provided 550 families with. tions students the families and studepts. people lost their lives, financial aid or living Thomas Fiore, At 12:30 p.m. the Fashion Show 70 families lost all their MORE HELP quarters. Disney and Scott Albano and Luncheon take place in the Green possessions and 480 lndi Race League andGiovanni Center presented by the fashion ma­ families suffered darn­ Jf you want to both gave over Velez relax jor students "We have worked really ages to their homes. donate to the $100,000. Burger King after assisting hard on this, and I am really looking Three Interna­ American Red brought up its kitchen the victims of forward to watching it all unfold,'' tional Communica­ cross to help the from Miami and the tornado said sophomore Sari Neuer, a fash­ tions student traveled victims call: McDonalds contrib­ disaster. ion major and member of the promo­ to Central Florida. "It uted over I ,000 quar­ tions committee for the show. was a terrible thing (800) 435-7669 ter pounders with The Red Cross also helped tacting them, we can actually hear re­ Sunday morning families are in­ that happened to (800) help-now cheese. The Olive people all over the United States with lief in their voices." This service set vited to a Liturgy in Landgren Chapel these families, and I Gareden worked on locating family and friends in the ar­ at ease 2,400 families from the east to at I 0 a.m. Afterwards everyone is in­ was glad to be able to help in any site with the Red Cross to prepare eas that lost power and phone lines. the west coast. vited to a Sunday Brunch, which will way I could," sophomore Thomas and serve pasta and meatballs. "When people affected by a disaster The disaster relief will not be com­ close the events of Families Week­ Fiore said. "These people lost every­ Zepherhills provided water for both can't contact their family members plete until every family is back to nor­ end. thing and being able to find some of volunteers and victims. With all of right away, the families sometimes mal. "Even though these tornados Throughout the three days ev­ their belongings and giving them these donations, nearly 150,000 think the worst has happened, " said struck a while back, there is still a lot eryone is welcome to sunbathe or hope, makes me fells very good." meals were distributed. Operation Rod Hickey, officer of Disaster Wel­ of work to be done," said fr~shrnan · swim in the pool at McCuster Sports More than 1300 relief workers Toy Box, an organization tha\ obtains fare Inquiries for the Red C(o,ss. Giovanni Velez. "Hopefully people Complex and take advantage of the answered phones, cleaned up debris toys for kids, provided 98,000 for the "When we can let them know that will realize this and help in any way athletic and exercise facilities avail­ in west Orange and Osceola coun- smallest victims. their family is okay and will_be con- they can." able on campus. March 1998 THE PuLSE Page3 New facility

R ggae Ot'o · Picni · construction 4 p. 1 af tiP P ) }I begins in May '..; nng HoliJ<.r ' St~HOOL By MAIT LANGLOIS NO Staff Writer When the doors of the Lynn Library opened F.; 'I for the first time in January of 1996 ~nly two floors were completed. The third floor has been considered the mystery floor for two years now. RHA un · What will it be? When will the third floor be The Washington Professional Systems in December 1997 provides an artist's rendering of able to be used'! These questions can now be a view from inside the studio. answered. Po 1 1 ournament Construction of a new International Com­ challenge. The Gordon and Mary Henke Foun­ studio, au~io room, editing rooms, props, class Student cntc munications Center will begin on the third floor dation have donated $350,000 towards the con­ rooms, a news room, sound booth, multimedia of the library in .the spring allowing s'tndents to struction of the communications center. and multiple offices. The center will be used for gain hands-on experience with the latest tech­ communicati'on classes, as well as a home for Spring Seme ter Ends nology. both The Pulse and LUTV. "The new center incorporates academics L ·~dership Banq ct he new center Incorporates The center will be completed in three phases. into real life experience,"said Director of Tele­ academics tnto real life Phase one will begin in May and is scheduled communications Dawn Donnelly. "It enables expertence to be completed by September 1998. The con­ FmaJ Exams Begin the students to work with professionals on struction of the walls, news studio, mobile cen­ projects that will help them enter the job mar­ tro!, offices, edit room and sound room will take ket:•· Dawn Dannelly, D1rector place initially. C::>Jdence Halls Clo·· Nearly $6 million is the pnce tag for both Phase two will consist of the 3D graphics, p.m. on Thursday construction and the equipment for the com­ ' Avid editing suites, multimedia and classroom munications center. Financing is provided by a Students anticipate the opening of the cen- outfitting. The final phase include!> the main challenge grant and additional benefactors. The ter by the fall semester of 1998. "Expet*nce in studio and the control rooms. The dates have challenge grant of $1 million was provided oy the fieTO, prac ·cal •;.u ~ , and a mix'lUre L not been set for the last two pll~ of col'l­ the Eugene M. and Christi.ne E. Lynn. The grant theory and practice will allow students to give struction. challenges others to donate money towards the their best in the real world," said Andreia Communications is essential for success in Graduation construction of the center. Brunstein, a junior graphic design major. the b~siness world, and Lynn University is pro­ Commen ement According to John Gallo, the Vice President Adapting to the future needs of communi­ viding students with the hands-on training and ofDe~elopment, some have already taken that cation students, the center will include a film knowledge to lead them iqto the 21st century.- Leaders sail into campus life; Lookinifor learn to work with classmates OBS April banquet culminates the years activities in all the right places By ALEX FLIPSE · The second track is for estab- By NICOLE JARDIM Staf!Writer Iished campus leaders and starts in Staff Writer Students Achieving in Leader- the fall with Executive Board Trairi­ Nearly 500 people walked tHrough ship (S.A'l.L.) is a boon to student ingiwhere students learn meeting the doors of the DeHoernle Sports leaders on campus, according to As- procedures and organizational skills. and Cultural Center, Feb. 19 the third sociate'Dean for Student Services Jim Each semester includes four annual Career Fair. Hundreiser. "You'lllearn more about planned meetings which are free to ''The fair was very successful this leadership skills," he said, "and it the students accepted into the pro- year," said Louise Sundermeier; direc­ looks good on a resume." gram. tor of the Center for Career Develop­ The S.A.l.L. program Katherine Schull is ment. ~'There were over 70 represen­ which started in 1995, is involved in the the radio tatives from many fields of work, the a year-long program that Leadership station, J-Board and a most in the. pas_t three years. At the Career Fair, senior Caroline Bowers, editor of the yearbook, is divided into two. tracks. Banquet sorority. "I really liked ''The Career Fair provided stu­ presents her resume to an Office Depot representative. The first is designed for April 24 the overnight retreat be- dents at every level with an opportu­ Photo by Monique Chong incoming students with- 6 p.m. cause of the group ac- nity to learn about companies and out much leadership ex- Auditorium tivities," the sophomore jobs that exist throughout this area," to apply to for jobs," said Tony dinator of the Career Center, and men­ perience and starts with '------~. said, "especially the Sundermeier said. " We really tried Hamner, a senior majoring in Hospi­ tors, Sydney Shiller and Norton the Emerging Leaders Retreat. Here Have and Have Nots game.'' More to focus on the majors offered at · tality. "The fair was really well done, Milner. Support came from Lil they learn about leadership possibili- than 30 students attended the event. Lynn." and I think there was a lot of effort Bookman and the work study stu­ ties at the university, and participate Culminating the year's activities Someoftheattendingcompanies put into it." dents at the Career Center. in devel~pmental games. is the Leadership Banquet. Students were BellSouth, Federal Express, Of- Other students agreed. "Our main goal for next year is to "I was glad to participate because who have attended at least three of fice Depot, UPS, Prudential Insurance "My aim was to try and find a provide information on how students it allowed me to meet new people," the four retreats during the semester Company, Renaissance Cruises and possible career opportunity," said should prepare for a career, so that freshman Lindsay Harris said. "The will receive a certificate at the event Radio Shack. senior Liz Oneglia, hospitality major. they can present 'themselves to fu­ speakers came and talked ·~bout the and will be eligible to be on the "I gained knowledge on the dif- The career fair was organized by ture employers in the most positive activities on campus. I was glad to S.A.I.L. planning committee for the ferent corporations that I would like Sundermeier, Dana Kahan, the coor- way." Sundermeiersaid. learn about them." next year. Page4 THEPul$E March 1998

EDITORIAL Take part in college activities; run for office, attend sports re you bored? Can't find offers the students intramural programs. anything to do? There is no · Intramural sports consist of basket­ A better time than now to get ball, football, golf, bowling, tennis and a involved! whole lot more; Many are available to With the elections for student gov­ both men and women. This is a great ernment right around the comer and all way to exercise and meet new people. the sports events Lynn has to offer, Ifexercising and getting in shape is your there is no reason to have nothing to do. thing, Lynn has provisions for you also. Student Government elections will be The fitness center contains a weight held in April. Two regular elections are room, cardiovascular machines and held every academic year. Candidates offers aerobics classes which allows you running for a position in Student Gov­ to work out and get in shape. If you are ernment must go through an application unsure what you are doing then you can process before being placed onto the sign up to have a personal trainer who ballot. This is a way to become in­ will help you with the machines and set volved and create changes that you feel up a program for you. are necessary. If running for office is not If sports and politics are not your your thing, then turn to the sports teams cup of tea, students can attend free for excitement. movie nights and school fairs which Lynn sports progran1 has been have had things such as the orbitron, expanding by adding new sports such as sky diving simulator, and the mountain volleyball and softball, as well as being a climbing challenge. Lynn provides the Breakfast CluJ:> serves more than eggs! top school for such sport~ as basketball student with the means to become Leaders meet. eat, campJI.S , pr em~ and soccer for both men and women. involved, show school spirit, and to Presidents of all the organizations on faculty members who usually attend. Watching the Lynn sports not only have a great time. campus meet each month for the President's Breakfast Club is an informational shows your school spirit but also builds So the next time you think you have Breakfast Club to talk meeting open to all th'! presidents and about what is happening the moral of the team. nothing to do, consider what the ~chool chairpeople. Because of these meetings, the If you would rather be playing the provides you for free. Make your years in eacti group. We leaders can return to their organizations and discuss past programs sports than just watching them, Lynn has at Lynn the best years of your life. discuss what is happening with other as well as future ones. organizations as well as other programs on Kristen Morez the Lynn campus. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR started the meetings If your group is not represented; please during the 1996-97 call me at 997-5507, ext. 316 to make arrange­ Spend college time intelligently; party wisely school year, and we ments to attend the last meeting of the year. decided to continue Dear Editor: 'up to us to discern between what we think is them. These foll}lal meetings are held every Last week I was having lunch in the good or harmful during four yeats'of college. third M~nday o~te montltin tlte Christine . cafeteria when I overheard twQ~udents Why would anyone want to repeat the Room. tl\)king about their"liYious nig1t when tol'\ey eKperience of being trashed, not remembering At each meeting we live a guest ~~r. went to a nightchJb He\-e in B

Spring breakers· Knights SOQn invade Bahamas to star in first By LORI BRUNNER Staff Writer Wtiere docs " student from Planet Music Florida go for spring break? Some stay at school and bit the beacb, By NATALIE SMITH some travel to Florida ano some hit 1 StaffWriter the Bahamas. "This is a new innovative MllSic In March, $tudem Activ~i~s co­ prograq~ 'that is hoping•tO fill the gap ordinated a trip to the Bahamas for that other programs don't fill," said eight student<> which included air­ newly-hired veejay Brenton Le-Grand fare, hotel accomodations for seven of the upcqming Planet Music sta­ Brenton Le-Grand and Buzz nights, 14 meals, and transpoiJation tion. Gilhooley relax after taping the first to and from the hotel. The MTV-like program will fea­ Planet Music on Clematis Street. • I ''The best parts of the trip were ture five, one-hour shows a week rang­ Photo by Natalie Smith the beaches, club scene atmosphere, ing from Pop Dance, Alternative, Hip and the casinos," senior Josh Meitin Hop/Rap, and Country. They will be­ titled, "Fusion." said. World Wide Class Travel, a During Spring Break, Shanna Sgrignvoli, and Emily Zizzi catch some rays gin to air this summer statewide and, "It's going to be a lot of feel good Boston travel agency, provided free on the beach at Cocktails and Dreams in downtown Nassau in approximately 18 months, will be music," said Brenton. Buzz, from admissions to all the hot night sp~ts Photo by Stephanie Carulli broadcast from satellites internation­ Connecticut will travel from club to­ and planned day activities for ev~ry ­ The Zoo, a popular night club Towards the end of the week ally to a projected half a billion re­ club to host a dance segment. Both one in the group. with a three-level dance floor, was a seven more Lynn students joined in ceivers. are juniors majoring in International The travelers stayed at the "top dance spot with amazing shows the partying. "Hanging out with 1Wo ofthe five paid veejays cho­ Communications. Colony Club Resort in Nassau and and incredibly loud sound," said people you don't usually get to hang sen to host shows were Lynn stu­ Planet Music and Entertainment spent their first night out at the Rock chaperone Stephanie Carulli, student out with was by far the best part of dents: Brenton Le-Grand and Sean Inc., based in Jupiter, is producing and Roll Cafe. Since one of the man­ activities coordinator. 'The students the trip," junior Emily Zizzi said. "Buzz" Gilhooley. The others are lo­ this venture. Personnel will be work­ agers of this club was a graduate of loved it but it wasn't my taste." Students who went on the trip cal radio personalities Jason Davis ing with the producer of the Look Lynn University, additional benefits Club Waterloo was another favor- came back with great t;ms, high sp~­ from 103.1 "The BUZZ" and Cindy Who's Talking movies. were given to the eight students. ite where customers could dance in­ its and lots of great stories. The trip (no last name) from 103.5 "The "I'm excited to have a chance to Most of the days were spent on side or go outside to escape the mu­ gave them the opporutnity to mingle Planet." be a part of something that could be the beaches of Nassau and Paradise sic. For those who like to bet against with people notbnly from one's own Brenton, from Sydney, Australia huge, limitless, Gilhooley said. · Island. Students sunned themselves the odds there was also a casino, the college but other colleges from all will host the Top 40 Countdown and "We're looking forward to rocking all day and danced all night. Crystal Palace. over the country. Pop Hits on his show tentatively it. I just hope we don't suck."

By KATHERINE ACTON Staff Writer Some students spend hours in - front of a mirror, soothing egos, to­ tally absorbed in creating a perfect or near-perfect face, to present to the world. In death, this du_ty is handed to another. Funeral Sciences majors study the art form, "Restorative Art" so th~y can properly help the be­ In the Aviation Management class, Aldo Torre (Spain) and Feroze reaved. (Maryland, U.S.A.) use the new flight simulator. Following disease or a tragic ac­ Photo by Monique Chong cident, some bodies are unrecogniz­ able, and the skill of the funeral direc­ tor is truly tested. Wigs, waxes, Aeronautics majors use makeup and chemicals are just some of the tools used to restore a lifelike appearance. new flight simulator 'The successful use to these tools play a large part in comforting the be­ Aviation Management Foundation gift will enable Lynn to reaved and easing a painful goodbye achieve that goal," Dr. Ross said. to a loved one," sophomore Thmmy program becomes The first addition is a high-tech Mills said. Reconstruction is also a Burton D. Morgan aeronautic simulator, jllso known as trade whi~h requires a lot of artistic School of Aeronautics a "Vtrtual pilot" was !Jnveiled on Feb. ability. In the course, artistic tech­ 17. Students are alread.}' usillg the njgues thr proper uses ot .tAe By SHELBIE CASEY simulator to gain experience. tools are taught. Senior Brian Liddy practices reconstruction art for his funeral service Feature Editor "The simulator is like flying a Restorative Art is only one aspect major. Photo by Monique Chong The Burton D. M_organ Founda­ single engine airplane. It's very ac­ of the two-year Funeral Sciences tion has presented Lynn University curate and the graphics are great," course 9{f~red at Lynn. Following a the program will continue to "grow neral Service Program at Lynn took with a gift up to one million dollars. said aviation student, Aldo Torre. year of ;co{e subjects, students study and achieve world-wide recogni­ their final National Board Examina­ The gift will be used in stages dur­ "You can cQallge the settings so you Embalming, Funeral Home Manage­ tion." tiononDec.l9,1997. Upongradua­ ing the next four years to provide can experi~qce flying in lightning ment,· Thanaptolqgy (the study of Students enter at various stage tion, these students will all receive Lynn's aviation program with the st~rms, rain, and strong winds." death), Microbiology/Pathology and in life and for different reasons. "Fu­ an A.S. degree. These studenfs in­ most thorough and innovative equip­ In recognition of the donation, Law as it pertains to the industry. neral Service is a well respected pro­ clude Erin Ainelung, Candace I(ing, ment. the Aviation Management program Every semester 70 to 80 students fession," sophomore Jamison John Bardo, William Lee, Randall "Lynn University's goal is to ex­ has been named The Burton D. Mor­ ·are enrolled in this program and they Stewart said. Chicocki, Michelle Phaneuf, John pand and strengthen the existing gan School of Aeronautics. Stu­ average a 92 percent success rate on On a lighter note, sophomore Costa, Brion Pointier, Alwyn Gaines, Aviation Management program to dents have alreaqy been using the the National Board Examination. Di­ Jose Oliver !Wlid that "the clients Lavetta Pope, Charles Hancock, become a world-class aeronautics simulator to further their knowledge rector of the Funefal Science Depart­ never complain."., Amanda Granger, Victor Hankin. Tho­ school. The Burton D. Morgan about aviation. ment, Marcie Piasecki, says she'hopes Fourteen students from the Fu- masWamer. I Seminar explains _Lynn procedures to transfers More than 70 students enroll in Boca Collf!ge fre!m other institutions

BySHELBIE CASEY visiting hours, returning to campus after 3 a.m. informed the students about the procedures Feature Editor with a LU identification card and the "Safe for drop/add, withdrawals and major schedule More than 800 students registered for spring Ride" program for student who need a ride back changes. Other school officials spoke about classes during orientation. Many students to the campus fpr any Lynn's honesty transferred form different countries as well as . reason. ecause of the seminars, policy, academic other parts of the United States. All new trans­ On day two, stu­ counseling. and the fer students entering Lynn are required to com­ dents toured the li­ I feel very comfortable CLEP testing and plete a seminar designed to orient them to their brary to learn the B here now. available tours. new university. technology and re­ On the last day, During the one-week program, students sources available. Ursula De La Jara, Associate bean of learn about the specific policies, procedures, Information con­ Student Services programs and services available at Lynn. " I cerning counseling, Jim Hundreiser and live in the dorms and I learned all of the policies the health center, financial aid and career coun­ staff spoke about intramurals, student and that you wouldn't know unless someone told seling was p~sented on the third day. Greek organizations. · you," said Fabiola Almerini, who transferred "The best thing that helped me was know­ The seminars helped students to get ac­ from Miami Dade. ing who to go to for help with classes," said qu'ainted with their new school. Campus safety and security was discussed Jose Arana, who transferred fonn the Univer­ Ursula De LaJara, 23; transferred from the Junior's Megan Alstrup and Patrick Battle in the first of five, 30-niinute seminars. Dean of sity of Miami. "I went to the academic advis­ Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. "I think the prepare for an LUTV shoot. Students }>aul Turner discussed the drug and ing center after learning what it was about." transfer seminar was very beneficial," she said. Photo by Monique Chong alcohol policy, security and safety including· On the fourth day, Registrar Maria Garcia Because of itl feel very comfortable here now.'1 Marcbl998 'IliEPUI.sE Page7 Road to the Tin Cup SCHEDULE Women's golf loses MARCH 28-31 Georgia College Invitational experienced players Coach Abrue links young players (Greensboro, GA) APRIL 11-1 By ALESSANDRA KIYOTA together to seek future national title ~ Southeastern Col eglate Special to The Pulse After opening the season Feb.l5, the . Golf Tournament By BEN TUBBS women's golf team has lost the majority of the Sports Editor Simmons and enior Steven Burns, are return­ at Valdos a CC experienced players because of graduation. Last season Lynn Universtiy's men's golf ing in full swing. (Valdosta, GA) The two-time NCAA champion team is hav­ team struggled to achieve what goals it had set In the first tournament of the 1998 season, APRIL 17·22 ing "difficulties" according to senior Eri~a early on. Finishing 12th in the Sun Coast Con­ the Emerald Coast Collegiate at the Moors Golf Sunshine Sate Kiyota. "But we have a good chance if we prac­ ference and failing to advance to the national Club in Milton Florida, the Knights struggled Conference Tournament tice hard." tournament left supporters and the golf team finishing 15th out of 18 teams and shooting a at Suger Mills GC In addition to SCHEDULE far from satisfied. team average of 631 strokes. Kiyota, other golfers {New Symyma Beach, Flo 'da) 1a ch2~ This season Lynn's three sttongest golfers "The guys and I basically haven't played include juniors Gio MAY 3·6 l ynn Tn-Match from last season, sophomore and South Afri­ since September/ October, and it's going to Tanto and Pamela NCAA Division II pril 2-!\ can native Wicus Potgieter, senior Scott take some time, this was Landquizt, freshmen Southeast Regional Flonda \\omen· a little wake-up call," Katie Cruiz, Carrie sait: individual average a Auburn GC Liller, Claire Davis, Su­ Cullc t

By BRENTON LE·CRAND won, 6-3 after three hours of playing .. Staff Writer "Jordan Huffer really came up.big While most students were on today," said Michael Perez, head ten­ BEN TUBBS spring break, many of the Lynn Uni­ nis coach. Huffer, who needed to win Sports Editor versity athletes were required to stay his singles to put the match out of on campus for com~titions. These reach, rallied to defeat his opponent athletics included basketball, base­ 6-3 and 7--6. This win put the team to Senior Ali Where have all the bali and tennis. five points which automatically Peshkin­ Currently the women's tennis clinches the win. Schwartz from sports fans gone? team is ranked number "Different people Boca Raton 1 • • - .,. played for Lynn University sports have one nationally, and thay HOME MATCH have to step up at differ­ has an 8-0 record. The ' \ ' .. Spanish River provided great action, drama and April3 ent times," said Perez • •• • ...... ~- ... •• • L. HighSchool success in the short time I have men's team is fourth na­ vs who has coached Lynn traveled with been a student at this institution. tionally, and has a record since the start of the ten­ S~reyUniversity the team during The jump to NCAA division IT from of 5-2. Both teams are nis program. This is his A win by the men Spring Break. the NAIA division last year was a gearing up for the up­ tenth year as the head means a bid to Photo by large step for the athletic program coming regional and na­ coach, and he is in charge tional tournaments. :the oational of both the men's and Mooique as well as for the over-all exposure championship Chong for this University. On March 5-8 the women's teams. Lynn won 11 national champi­ tennis teams traveled to The second match for the men, and only match for the Radov!t'fi Fcltg·a:~; No. 3 Obren land who has only lost once thi~ onships while still in the NAIA and Jacksonville and Savannall, Georgia women, were against Ferris State whole season has currently won two national competing in dual-tea~ ~atches . Milutinovic, No. 4 Brenton Le-Gr.and April3, the men's team takes on championships: women's golf and Both men's and women's teams were University, Michigan. The women's and a comeback victory from the No. team won convincingly with a 5-0 win, 3 doubles Troy Stone and Jordon Barry University at home. Barry i~ women's tennis. Several Lynn unbeaten which increased their hopes while the men had to battle it out un­ ranked number two nationally. and coaches have been selected as for a national championship this sea­ Huffer. til the final match coming back to win, "It was a good win for the team," this match is a definite measuring stick "coach of the year" in the NAIA son. Massetta said. "We have proved that for the Knights. If they can win thh division including women's soccer The first match for the men's 54. The men's winners included No. we have a lot of pride." Massetta is match they will automatically receive coach Jim Blankenship, men's team was Northwood University, a a bid into the National·Tournament. soccer coach Shaun Pendlenton, tot:rranked team from Michigan. Lynn 1 singles Fabio Massetta, No. 2 an experienced player from Switzer- women's golf coach Gregg Cox, women's tennis coach Mike Perez and Eric de Abrue men's golf Speed sk~ter Bonnie Blair coach. At the beginning of the 1997-98 season, the men's basketball team continues Olympic work Junior Megan were ranked second in NCAA Alstrup division IT, in the fall issue of By MEGAN AUSTRUP "Ha'ving financial support re­ interviews Street and Smith's College Basket­ Special to The Pulse lieves the stress of the athlete," Blair speed skater ball Preview. At the end of this Former U.S. Olympic speed skater, said. Some of her time was also spent Bonnie Blair at season the men's team finished in Bonnie Blair, continues to be a force­ with the Uniform Committee decid­ the Winter the "Sweet 16" after a great (22-7) ful voice fo,r women's speed skating. ing the attire for the athletes while Olympics in season in NCAA division II At age 2, Blair was on skates, participating in the Olympics. Nagano, Japan. tournament. and by the age of 16 she was com­ In addition, Blair was one of five Head coach Jeff Price passed peting internationally. She is consid­ athletes to represent the skaters on has sponsorship deals with compa­ it is important to keep the athlete's the 100-win mark during the away ered one of the top 10 Winter Olym­ the Board of Directors. "Being a nies such as AT & T, Xerox and Visa. ties close to sponsorship becaus( game against Saint Leo in his fifth pic athletes of all time and has won member of the Board for Speed Skat- Many sponsors are Olympic of their contribution to the games. season at Lynn. This great achieve­ more Olympic gold medals than Committee orientated that work Blair's Olympic career spanned a ment was helped by Coach Price's any other American woman. t it weren't for corporate closely with the athletes and or­ decade (1984-94) when she domi· 22-wins-a-season average. During the XVIIT Winter Olym­ America, athletes wouldn't ganizers which gives Blair a .nated women's speed skating. With Lynn's soccer'teams had a pics in Nagano, Japan, Blair's in­ be where they are today. chance to build a strong relation­ her third consecutive gold in the 5()( great fall with the men finishing volvement with the games went ship with the Sponsors. meter in Lilleharnmer, Blair became the ranked second in the NCAA beyond just speed skating. Bonnie Blair, Olympian "I think it is very important first American to win three consecu­ division II tournament finals and She worked clasely with the because if it weren't for corporate tive gold medals in any Wmter Olym­ the women finishing third. We have U.S. Olympic Committee on the Ath­ ing gives me a chance to make sure America, athletes wouldn't be where pic event. She also won the 1,()()( two national champion teams at letes Support Committee, a program speed skating is going in the right they are," Blair said. meter in Lillehammer and entered th( Lynn: women's soccer and that helps athletes apply for money direction," she said. Funding for most athletes in the 1,500 meter where she came in fourt~ women's golf. The upsetting to meet training, travel and equipment Through the U.S. Olympic Com­ games comes from their ~ountry's place. See Sports Fans on Page 7 expenses. mittee and her celebrity status, she government. That is why Blair says