Nmscutsgo? Lit Was a Larger Problem Than Just New York Ity; It Is Encountered by Most Older Merican Cities," She Explained
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'Leap Into Faith \..Page 3 US PoslagePAID Bronx. New York Permit No. 7608 Non-profit Org. Thursday, October 1,1981 Volume 63 IRPHAM UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK Number 21 Bellamy On Mayor And Big Apple by Maryellen Gordon New York is number one, in both the od things and in screwing things up," narked Carol Bellamy, City Council esident Tuesday, in an appearance1 spon- ied by the Young Democrats. Approximately 8 5 people attended the entheld in Keating 1st, where Bellamy also ited that because of the financial im- jvements the City has undergone, she rates pKoch's politics a B-, 'Ed Koch can validly run on the financial nation," she confirmed, "however that lyincludes this primary, not the one three arsfrom now." Bellamy further added that energy and enthusiasm are Koch's other isilive points. On the negative side, she ited racial problems and education. "One n't'pander' to groups. It is unnecessary to len one's mouth all the time," she ex- lined. While Koch rates himself an 'A' for his ndling of the city's education system, llamy gives him a 'C, citing the high rate truancy and the high number of school ings. "We still have enormous problems re." 11975, the City was virtually bankrupt e to a number of factors, Bellamy stated. nmsCutsGo? lit was a larger problem than just New York ity; it is encountered by most older merican cities," she explained. She cited , by Mark Dillon \" ' ;• '<\Jr irious problems with the city's infrastruc- . Sweeping changes in,fe,derai student aid programs were The changes will affect.the amount of money available foi\ and the outflux of industries to signed into law August 13 by President Reagaitas part of a student aid and the ability of students to obtain fund&'fprv Mhern states that built-up to the '75 fiscal series of budget cms designed tp'help the nation1^ economy, higher education. " ''_.,' ,? ' ', bis. Most of these alterations ta'ke effect today,' ' *„..,- • • / . Continued on pag&ft "We had a larger percentage of the poor instituting a larger part of the population, 'taes had to be raised to make money for Obviously this is having an effect on the Committee Examines Proposals: races, then people started to move out of city," she admitted. Kcitydue to the taxes," Bellamy said. Bellamy determined that the future holds One of the major contributing factors of several challenges for the City. "We have >e fiscal crisis was the City's repeated kept a rickety ship afloat, now we have to No More Kitchens In 555? "rowing against "anticipated" revenues. steer it." The budget cuts that will be put into ['«Problem was that only we anticipated effect are going to be one of the main ob- e stacles that politicians will have to overcome. by Bob Ponichtera revenues," offered Bellamy. "We really 555, the last refuge for students who do ""itwith the budget." She added that the city's infrastructure could be the source of continuing problems for the not want to be on the meal plan, may soon by By 1981, however, Bellamy said the city city. Stating that the transit system basically the object of renovations of a nature that « moved from the position of bankruptcy has to be rebuilt in order to avoid its virtual would prevent students from cooking their "•balanced budget. She emphasized that collapse, Bellamy said that renovation is the meals there. mancial improvements are not all due to best policy rather than installing a new The newly-formed Committee for the Im- 2f i K h' but rather t0 inflation, the system. "We are doing more repairs on the provement of 555 East 191st Street heard ». labor unions and city-wide politicians new cars and buses than on the old ones and Vice President for Student Affairs Joseph « worked to put NYC back on its feet there is no margin for error." McGowan voice his opinions concerning the building's problems and offer some Bellamy stated that she will make a solutions, including the possible restructuring d have over 60 decision about the gubernatorial race in ° '°°0 fewer city of the dorm. V10W--8'000 fewer Police officers, December or January which will depend on her fund-raising ability, and Republican McGowan discussed the possibility of fewer teachers and a reduction in revamping the second and third floors to add 5> maintenance and competition. sanitation workers. space for up to eight more students per floor. This would initiate all bedroom floors and Relaxing in 555 suite room— h would mean removing the kitchens from the Will they be made into bedrooms? apartments and possibly constructing one or two communal kitchens and lounges at the booth from 8 am to 4 pm, and for the rest of end of each floor. the night there will be two student security guards who will report directly to Area McGowan said this would alter the lifestyle Coordinator Julie Murphy and the Residence of the floor without involving much con- Halls staff. struction. He also mentioned the possibility of car- McGowan also listed some problems in 555 q^pp peting the hallways and changing the style of including the basic unattractiveness of the the corridors and their lighting. McGowan dorm, the little sense of community in the •BqmlEmployment made it clear that no decisions have been building, and "expensive vandalism". After made and he wanted to find out student commenting on the report of the Commitee Vh A thletics response before taking any action. for a Clean 555, McGowan expressed a desire McGowan also discussed the changed to begin "any type of procedure that would PAGE5 security arrangements for the building. An allow the apartments to be kept, all the time, IB1 guard will be stationed in the security Continued on page 12 2/THE RAM ip ^^^^ H^?-^:\ Friday, October 2 WAC & the Commuter Council present Comedy for a Friday Afternoon in the Ramskellar, 3-5 pm. Saturday, October 3 Campus Ministries Vigil Mass for Sunday, Thomas More Chapel, 5 pm. Monday, October 5 Residence Halls Office sponsors a group discussion, Sexuality & Values, Bishop's Lounge, 7:30 pm. U.S.G. Senate Meeting,- McGinley Center, Faculty " Lounge, 6 pm. All welcome. SAC Meeting, Keating 124, 3-5 pm. Tuesday, October 6 Cultural Affairs presents Dancin'at the Am- bassador Theater Bus leaves McCinley Center at 6:30 pm. French Club presents a representative from the THE WARRIORS French Embassy Spellman Conference Room, 12:30 pm. Writers' Club presents a reading by Gilbert Sorren- Cinevents/October 8/Keating 1ST tino, Keating 3OO,12:3Opm. Sociology Club presents Dr. E Doyle McCarthy 10:30AM, 8 & 10PM speaking on how to prepare for the GRE. Dealy Hall, room 105,12:30 pm. Jesuit Scholastics begin mid-week Liturgies for all by, 9 am - 3 pm. The Monthly, important organizational meeting. students. Enter Chapel in Murray-Weigel Hall on Circle K, organiaztional meeting concerning the New members welcome! FMH, room 444,12:30 pm. the Bathgateside. 9 pm. "One-to-One Festival". Meetings are every Thur- Lombardi Center, entry deadline for Intramurals. sday, FMH, room 427,10:30 am. Thursday, October 8 Wednesday, October 7 Cinevents presents The Warriors, Keating 1st, 10:30 Friday, October 9 U.S.G. Freshman Elections begin, McGinley Center am, 8 & 10 pm. U.S.G. Freshman Elections, McGinley Center, 9 am • Lobby, 9 am-5 pm. U.S.G. Freshman Elections, McGinley Center Lob- 3 pm. Roman Forum presents a lecture by Dr. Marra, CLC. Keatingist, 4 prn. Debate Society presents preliminary rounds, Keating 1st 4 pm. Saturday, October 10 Debate Society presents final round, Keating 1st, 4 pm. AMERICAN AGE Deadlines for fellowships and Grants for study and travel at home and abroad. Students interested in PRESENTS entering these competitions should speak with Dean Duffy not later than the dates indicated. In- formation and applications may be obtained from PETER LANCE himatK-302. Marshall (United Kingdom) October 7 Fulbright (Grad and Undergrad) October 7 Rhodes—October 14 NY. State Assembly—October 14 (See Dr. Bruce Berg, Dealy 630) Truman —November 7 Volunteers Wanted for Tolentine Senior Center. Contact Sr. Margaret 933-3305 or 06. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER WITH ABCS 20/20 Diving Tryouts for men and women. Diving or Gymnastics experience helpful. Contact Bill Zip at Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30PM in the McGinley Center Ballroom Lombardi Pool. Use this form to list events in the CAB calendar If* ' * >*< ' Sponsoring Group Address W '^ Description of Event .» •V'-t, Date •Place Time. Admission Requirements Of Interest To: • College • CBA • General Public DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 4PM n Grad Students Upon completion oi this lorm, please return to: D Other Calendar Committee Members of Fordham University Only »S5KiriMl* THE RAM/3 20/20ys Lance EWSBRIEF f Speak At.RH Top Coverage 0 Rochambeau March ABC TV journalist Peter Lance will speak Award For fuv nn'investieative reporting on television Reenactment "Lai 12:30in the McGinley Center Fordham has a new award winning news ialrooni. The lecture is sponsored by team. WFUV's news department is the recipient ASe1eptember 1978, Lance has been a of the Associated Press Broadcasters oroducer and investigative correspondent for Association's top prize for spot news ABC's 20/20 newsmagazine program. His coverage on a college radio station. The Legations lor that program have included station received the first place award for its abortion mills, the danger on our nation's extensive coverage of the 1980 election. rails ineffective drugs, and arson for profit. RHODE ISLAND News Director Joe Clines admitted that Recently, Lance spent five months in- 1. Providence just finding out about the existence of the vestigating allegations of unnecessary CONNECTICUT contest was accidental.