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„fiPPIi| San Francisco FOGHORN THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO OCTOBER 12,2000 VOLUME 97, ISSUE 4 Student Business Richmond Campaign Heats Up Alumnus and professor back Supervisor candidate

Christopher A. Bess cording to Ambul, respect for his can­ Managers Resign FOGHORN STMT didate is what keeps him on the job. Lia Steakley The University of San Francisco "We need someone competent EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE INSIDE has become a battleground for city on the Board of Supervisors who will This Friday is AS Express gen­ politics. While Jake McGoldrick, a not rubber-stamp for Willie Brown," eral manager, Karla Kim's, last day. professor at USF, is making a bid for Ambul said. Kim's resignation comes shortly af­ Search for Business the Board of Supervisors, several Dr. Richard Sonnenshein, a re­ ter the September 25 resignation of Manager Continues USF students, alumni and a retired tired USF logic professor, is also ASUSF assistant business manager, professor are working hard to Megan Andres. backing another get Ron PAGE 4 Kim stated in her letter of res­ candidate for "After years of com­ Konopaski ignation that in the last three years the same Rich­ elected. she has watched the Associated Senate president. mond District plaining about the D r Students of the University of San Dr. David Bush, associate vice seat: Dr. Ron nonsense coming Sonnenshein is Francisco struggle, while lacking president of Student Affairs, had Konopaski. from City Hall, my putting his effort resources, role models and ad­ no comment on Kim's resignation Through his and skill behind friends told me to put equate professional staff. nor how it will affect AS Express. activism in the the campaign COURTESY OF KONOPASKI "I hope my resignation draws Dr. Carmen Jordan-Cox, vice neighborhood up or shut up." because, he said, Ron Konopaski, candidate for attention to the inadequacies of president of student affairs, said, and connections —Ron Konopaski "I am convinced Richmond District Supervisor. "Allison Richardson has complete with local that Ron ASUSF and the inadequacies ofthe SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE businesses of ASUSF and the divi­ responsibility for all matters per­ Catholic par­ Konopaski is Ron Konopaski, a retired dentist sion of Student Affairs," said Kim. taining to the ASUSF businesses." ishes, Dr. much more and 31-year resident of the Rich­ "It surprised me that she would Dr. Jordan-Cox had no further Konopaski came honest and far mond District, told the Foghorn that say that because we have been comment. into contact with the USF personali­ more intelligent than anyone else his friends and neighbors convinced working on a list of expectations "From my conversation with ties who now lead his campaign staff. running for office today. He's not a him to seek public office. "After years for the businesses and I think we Karla on October 4, she stated she Steve Ambul, who graduated last professional politician, and thus can of complaining about the nonsense have definitely made improve­ felt she was overwhelmed and had spring, is currently serving as Dr. understand the frustration of ordi­ coming from City Hall, my friends ments," said Holly Hogan, ASUSF Resignations: Page 2 Konopaski's campaign manager. Ac- nary citizens in San Francisco." Candidate: Page 5 Outdoor Art Comes to Campus slow Internet

Victoria Leon Guerrero FOGHORN STAFFWRITER Aggravates Students With red beds hanging from trees and old wooden doors lining Andrew DeFrancis the lawns of the University of San FOGHORN STAFFWRITER Francisco, one cannot help but there simply isn't enough band­ wonder what's going on. A frequently overheard width available for the amount These eye-catching objects are complaint this year has been the of people using the Internet, but only a small portion of "Sculpture/ slow Internet connection ofthe this may only be a small part of USF/2000," the University's first computers across campus. The the problem. annual outdoor sculpture exhibi­ Internet is slower than ever at USF utilizes four Tl lines as tion. * USF, and with the introduction access to the information super­ The exhibit will feature eleven of new computer equipment highway, three designated for Bay Area sculptors whose work will this year, many students won­ various campus uses and one represent "classical, conceptual, der why there is a problem. line designated for all the resi­ installation and environmental in­ Junior Jasmine DeField said dence halls, including Pedro fluences," said a press release from that her Arrupe the USF Thacher Gallery. Internet House. At Blankman, the artist, strategically places the beds that hang around campus. first glance, Sculpture/USF/2000 begins connection "Sometimes It will be "I think it's an interesting con­ "varies." it appears on October 13 and will remain "It's a great way to spice up the slow just download­ on campus through January 5, campus," said Mike Ausman, a cept," said Erica Young, a USF "Sometimes that Infor- 2001. All of the artists loaned junior at the University. freshman who is majoring in art it will be ing the Hotmail home m a t i o n their pieces to the school for this Judith Blankman, the artist and fashion design. "It's visually slow just page." Technology three-month period. who created the bed sculptures, stimulating and adds flavor to the download­ Services —Jasmine DeField simply "We want the public to expe­ which she calls "Red River Beds," campus." ing the STUDENT needs to add rience art as part of the world, to said she wanted to spark imagi­ Kamler said Blankman's display Hotmail include art in their lives," said Ri­ nation with her piece. and all the others will be open to home page. ______another line chard Kamler, assistant professor "A lot of people have been com­ the public 24-hours a day. Most of the to the resi­ of fine and performing arts, one ing up to me asking for their mean­ "We want to invite the commu­ time though, it is adequate," she dence halls to alleviate the prob­ of the main organizers of the ing," Blankman said. "And that is nity to know about art and see said. lem. Although this will not suf­ event. the best part of this project, it in­ what we do," he said. "I am pleased Mynor Aragon, another USF ficiently resolve the situation, The fine arts department dis­ sights curiosity and inspires a fan­ that USF can provide an opportu­ student, said that he "can't even ITS is attempting to relocate cussed the show for about a year, tasy state in which people wish nity for sculptors to show their check the e-mail [his] teacher one of the campus Tl lines to Kamler said. they could be up in the beds." work." sent because it takes 10 min­ accommodate the residence halls instead, thereby doubling "We wanted to do a sculpture Blankman hung her pieces to Blankman, as an artist, was also utes." the speed of the dorm Internet walk. To bring visibility to arts make it seem as though the beds pleased by USF's endeavor. "I like Many students acknowledge connection. Eventually, a third at USF," he said. were continuously flowing the expansiveness and variety of Napster, an application that al­ Tl for campus use would re­ Several students said the seven through the air like water through USF," Blankman said. "And there is lows users to share music with place this line, increasing USF's red beds that hang near Xavier a river. She said she wanted to cre­ a built-in audience of people who each other over the Internet, as total to five Tl's. Reisdence Hall and Harney Plaza ate a new relationship between the will engage in the art." the culprit, yet they do not un­ have really grabbed their atten­ trees and the beds to shift the per­ Students, the main audience for derstand how it is at fault. The "Adding more bandwidth to tion. ception ofthe objects so that they the art exhibit, on the whole have fastest growing application in the residence halls will not solve history is remarkable for its the problem," said Abe Baggen, "They resemble something aren't so familiar to people, creat­ been intrigued by Sculpture/USF/ utilitarian use of the USF's Chief Information Of­ out of the Blair Witch Project," ing what she called "domestic na­ 2000 so far. "There's a lot of art in connection's bandwidth. The ficer. "Napster works by send­ said freshman Angela Forte. "Its ture." San Francisco that no one gets to first conclusion to which stu­ ing and receiving as targe of unique presence can stimulate The beds were previously hung see," Jake Browning Jr., a USF jun­ dents jump, however, is that Napster: Page 5 several images, many of which at The Paradise Ridge Winery in ior said. "So it's great that USF is are morbid in my mind." Santa Rosa. bringing it to them." San Francisco Foghorn NEWS October 12, 2000 Resignations Highlight Lack of Business Manager

From Front Page couldn't last the semester." status of the ASUSF student busi­ Andres and Kim think that it could since I was a freshman and I have staff issues and needed to work on In the case of Andres' resigna­ nesses. be attributed to the loss of the worked tirelessly to make it work. her thesis," said Allison tion, her assistant Cristina "The student businesses still ASUSF business manager last As long as I stayed in that position Richardson, director of student Vasqueze, who started working in came in at a deficit last year but it March. and pretended to be competent activities. "I try not to make as­ the ASUSF business office in late was a big improvement. So Student Kim said, "If we lost $22,000 they would not fill the business sumptions. It would be great if we August, took over all assistant busi­ Affairs is willing to forget roughly then it would be attributed to the manager position." had a business manager, but when ness manager duties immediately $60,000 of debt based on the fact loss of a business manager who Andres said, "Karla was the one she tells me she's resigning because upon Andres' that Senate and would help monitor costs. Maybe who made AS Express run. She re­ she needs to concentrate on school, departure. the businesses prices went up and we didn't ad­ ally took a lot of responsibility on; then I'm going to take her at her "It's been are coming up just for it, or we all had to af- word." going okay. I've "I try not to make with a plan to at there were late ter the business "Karla's resignation is a shame been trying to assumptions. It least break charges on our manager left. and she is not a rash person, so her get caught up would be great if we even," said bills or prob­ "I hope my resigna­ But that's not resignation really signals some­ on work," said Hogan. Accord­ lems with in­ tion draws attention fair." thing is amiss," said Professor King, Cristina had a business man­ ing to Hogan, ventory, but At this assistant professor of sociology at Va s q u e z e, ager, but when [Kim] the accounting there's no way to the inadequacies point, the Asso­ the University of San Francisco. ASUSF assis­ tells me she's resign­ firm that keeps to monitor it of ASUSF." ciated Students "I've tried for six months to tant business the businesses' without some­ —Karla Kim of the Univer­ ing because she books said that one to check sity of San bring back new employees and take manager. FORMER BUSINESS MANAGER OF A.S. EXPRESS the store in a new direction, but we Kim's depar­ needs to concentrate "the roll-ups the figures and Francisco staff are still not going to be able to run ture leaves only on school, then I'm (monthly re­ discuss what is looking for efficiently," said Kim. "The purchasing ports) aren't ac­ went wrong someone will­ association's clubs and businesses manager, Jenni­ going to take her at curate. They with me," she said. ing to take over the general man­ have the potential to be so much fer Dela Cueva, her word." did a report and "From, March 24 to May 31 we ager position. AS Express has only more, but they lack the profes­ left to look after —Allison Richardson submitted it to ceased to pay 25 percent of a busi­ one manager left, so the chance of Senate and another manager moving up is un­ sional staff." the store. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ness manager salary. So we should "I would have liked to have "It's going to there was have been saving that money," Kim realistic. stayed at my position, but as a stu­ be hard until roughly said. "I'll try to keep the store orga­ dent, it's so much to take care of we get a general $17,000 profit Kim and Andres said that the nized and the shelves are stocked, everything that needs to be done manager. I don't know what will and in back stock, which should be debt of the student businesses had but beyond that, ASUSF needs to to run two businesses, go to school happen with the payroll and basic sold, there was roughly $9,000 no part in their choice to resign find someone else to take over the and be involved in other activities," needs of the store," said Dela from June 1999 to January 2000, from their respective positions. general manager position," said said Andres. "It's a lot of scram­ Cueva. "I haven't decided on if I'll about eight months. The next fig­ "I see how it can be miscon­ Dela Cueva. "I was hoping that bling to get everything done just take over the position. Most likely ures state that by May 31,2000 AS strued that I'm a full-time student, someone from Crossroads Cafe to keep businesses running. If I I will not." Express registered a loss of $5,759." working three jobs and I'm too would come over and take the po­ thought it was going to get any bet­ Kim leaves at a time when stu­ The reason behind a loss of ap­ busy," said Kim. "But it was never sition because at least they would ter I would have stayed, but with a dent leaders and Student Affairs proximately $23,000 in the course that I was too busy. Because AS Ex­ be familiar with the student busi- business manager gone I just are working to better the financial of a semester is uncertain, but both press is my love, I've worked there

ublic Safety Corner Public Safety Blotter partnership with the San Francisco Foghorn ublic Safety Department (415)422-4222 Campus Emergencies (415)422-2911 http:7/www.usfca.edu/public_safety/ The following is a brief Property Damage, summary of Incidents 10-2-00 at 2:23 p.m. A that were reported to the USF Staff member re­ Public Safety Depart­ ported that a property ment during the week of: damage had occurred at Protecting Your DPS vs. October 1, 2000 to Oc­ University Center Lot. tober 7, 2000. Public Safety completed a report of the incident. Drug Abase Violation, Property ORL 10-1-00 at 12:29 a.m. A Vandalism, 10-7-00 USF Staff member re­ at 9:39 a.m. A USF Staff ported that a drug abuse member reported that a serial numbers, or other violation had occurred. property damage had oc- By Bill Fogarty important information is Softball Public Safety Officers re­ curred in front of Captain recorded it can be recorded sponded to Gillson Hall Gleeson Library. Public in a nation wide database and investigated the smell Safety completed a re­ How can you protect as stolen. If any law of marijuana. Public port of the incident. yourself from theft? This enforcement officer recovers Challenge Safety and the Office Of question is almost the property it can be Residence Life completed Drug Abuse Viola­ always is the first returned to you. a report of the incident. tion, 10-7-00 at 3:01 question that officers You can also protect By Bill Fogarty a.m. A USF Staff mem­ hear after something has yourself by keeping all your Aided Case - Alcohol ber reported that a drug been taken. We need to property with you at all Captain Relatedl0-2-00 at abuse violation had oc­ work together to stop the times. You should not leave 2:20a.m. A USF Student curred. Public Safety Of­ theft in the first place. belongings unattended. reported that A USF stu­ ficers responded to Often today people, have Often Public Safety is On Saturday, September dent reported that an­ Gillson Hall and investi­ cellphones, pagers, and alerted to a theft after 23, 2000, at Benedetti other student was un­ gated the smell of mari­ portable computers, someone has left a personal Diamond, Department of conscious due to exces­ juana. Public Safety and these small items are item unattended. You need Public Safety played sive alcohol consump­ the Office Of Residence targets of theft. How can to remember that items can against the Office of tion. Public Safety com­ Life completed a report of you protect yourself? You disappear in under 30 Residence Life. pleted a report of the in­ the incident. can follow a few simple seconds, especially Public Safety loaned 4 cident. safety tips. computers, and cellphones players to ORL team in an Drug Abuse Viola­ Whenever you which are small and easy to attempt to balance the Vehicle Accident, 10 tion, 10-7-00 at 11:38 purchase or are conceal. game. The game ended 2-00 at 9:39 a.m. Public p.m. A USF Staff mem­ responsible for an item These two easy steps with Public Safety scoring Safety officers responded ber reported that a drug record all the important would prevent a lot of theft on a tag-up from 3rd base to a report of vehicle ac­ abuse violation had oc­ information. You should from occurring. A majority in the bottom of the 6th cident. Public Safety Of­ curred. Public Safety Of­ locate the serial number of the theft that occurs at inning. The final score ficers responded to Koret ficers responded to on the devices, and then USF is a result of an item was ORL 12 to DPS 13. Platform lot and met with Gillson Hall and investi­ write it down using the being left unattended. You One Card Manager the reportee. Public gated the smell of mari­ Crime Prevention can prevent these incidents Sinjin Dinh was named Safety completed a report juana. Public Safety and Inventory log located form occurring by following M.V.P. of the game. Dinh of the incident. the Office Of Residence outside Department of the above suggestions, and saved the game for DPS Life completed a report of Public Safety. You can reporting suspicious people. with 3 spectacular the incident. record all the You can make a difference catches in left field, and information that will in the safety of the campus drove in 3 runs. This has assist law enforcement and we need your help to become an annual event officers in recovering accomplish our goal of a with the series split your property. When a During the week officers responded to 337 calls, safe learning environment. evenly at 1 game each. 24 complaints, 159 escorts, 45 alarm calls. San Francisco Foghorn NEWS October 12, 2000 NEWS BRIEFS Protests Focus on Media Pacific Prize The University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim pre­ Monopolies at Conference sents the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Briefings featuring Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Sheryl WuDunn. WuDunn will be featured in Mill Shah an interview with Marsha Vande Berg, editor of The World Report. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR The discussion will focus on the U.S. presidential race and pros­ More than 500 protesters gath­ pects for America's foreign policy in Asia, the rise of a new Asia in ered at the UN Plaza on September the twenty-first century, and the difficult questions posed by glo­ 23 to protest what they believe is the balization. WuDunn won the Pulitzer Prize in 1990 with Nicholas corporate monopolizing ofthe me­ D. Kristof for their coverage in the New York Times of the dia, embodied by the National As­ Tiananmen democracy movement and its suppression. She also sociation of Broadcasters. co-authored China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Demonstrators came from areas Power. WuDunn was a New York Times correspondent in Beijing of California, Washington and even and Tokyo, specializing in business journalism. Marsha Vande Berg, Texas to join San Franciscans in non­ Ph.D., is also an award-winning print and broadcast journalist violent protests against the contin­ who was formerly the opinion editor at the San Francisco Chronicle. ued consolidation of media, block­ Berg is a Fellow of the Kiriyama Chair for Pacific Rim Studies at age of low power FM radio, and the University for 2000-2001. The event will be held on Tuesday, those who oppose campaign finance MILI SHAH/FOGHORN October 17 at 5:45 p.m. in Lone Mountain room 148. A reception reform. and book signing will follow. Musicians, poets and writers protest media monopolies in UN Plaza. The NAB is a 77-year-old trade association of national television and gether with bicycle locks. Another 50 years, people are asking how the radio stations and major media net­ protester made it all the way up to media is serving us or how they are Remember Vietnam works. The association began with the stage but was restrained imme­ not serving us. People are starting sixteen members and today holds diately by security. to see how the current system of Noted author Andrew Pham will read from his book, Catfish annual revenues of more than $35 Musicians, poets, and writers media has altered the information and Mandala: A Two-Week Voyage through the Landscape and million and represent 85 percent of came to perform and speak in front we receive on a day to day basis." Memory of Vietnam. The story depicts his family's escape during network-owned and affiliated com­ of the doors of the UN building on Secondly, Franck said he was taken the fall of Saigon and their arrival in the U.S.The readings will be mercial TV stations and 40 percent September 23 as organizations such by the strong sense of "community held on Tuesday, October 10 in Lone Mountain room 141 at 7:30 of all independent and public TV as the Lesbian Avengers, The Na­ and solidarity" that was present on p.m. stations in the U.S., according to the tional Writer's Union and The Na­ Market Street during the march to Media Democracy Now organiza­ tional Lawyer's Guild looked on in Union Square. "I think people are tion. support. The participants marched starting to pay attention," he said. Do the Right Thing Protesters dislike that the NAB to Union Square for a concert, by Steve Runyon, general manager lobbies for the broadcasting industry. independent musicians, which took of KUSF 90.3 FM and an audio pro­ Dr. Albert W Wu, MD, MPH will speak on the topic, "How Do According to the Center for Respon­ place during the Marconi Radio duction instructor at USF, had a dif­ We Do the Right Thing: Considerations of Error in Medicine." sive Politics website, the NAB has been Awards that honored such radio per­ ferent view on the NAB protests. Wu is the chair ofthe Outcomes Committee on the AIDS Clinical described by one federal official as sonalities as Howard Stern and Rush "The NAB only indirectly affects Trials Group on the National Institutes of Health and associate "the most perfect lobbying macliine Limbaugh. our station," he said. "We are a li­ professor of Health Policy Management and Medicine at Johns you could ever design." The NAB Dorothy Kidd, Professor of Me­ censed, non-commercial, commu­ Hopkins University School of Medicine.The lecture will be held spends millions of dollars every year dia Studies at USF, attended nity service station. I think NAB Wednesday, October 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Lone Mountain room on campaign contributions and lob­ Saturday's rally. "It's [was] quite an represents a reason for people to get 148. byists to keep the airwaves out of pub­ event," she said. "Not only do you out there and do something." lic hands, according to the Media De­ have a great cause, but you have Ted Coopman, a protester and mocracy Now organization. The people who are active in many other self proclaimed "media scholar" 1,000 Band-Aids NAB supported the 1996 Telecom­ political movements." Kidd was also came from Santa Cruz to rally munications Act that led to the cre­ part of a radio show that aired on against the actions of the NAB. Professor Allan Franklin ofthe physics department at the Uni­ ation of media monopolies and un­ KQED 88.1 FM which addressed the "This is bad for democracy. The versity of Colorado at Boulder will lecture on "Death by a Thou­ precedented merges in the radio in­ NAB protests. press has an obligation to be sand Cuts: Selectivity and the Production of Experimental Re­ dustry. They also acquired the digital Media studies professors John adversarial and with this sort of sults." The event will be held on Thursday, October 19 in Harney TV spectrum for existing broadcast­ Higgins and Peter Franck were also monopolization of the press, we room 127 from 4:10 to 5 p.m. ers, thus tapping billions of public present during the activities. lose the right to objective, corpo­ dollars for media conglomerates. Franck, who was part ofthe found­ rate uninfluenced news." When The convention kicked off on ing group ofthe National Lawyer's asked if he had a message for stu­ September 21 when Colin Powell, Guild fifteen years ago, helped to dents who want to be proactive in OFF THE HILLTOP father of FCC Commissioner plan the demonstrations against the the media movement, Coopman Michael Powell, gave the keynote NAB. He began his career in micro said, "Make democracy work. Twelve-Year-Old To Become UC Apparel Production speech to the NAB conference par­ radio in Illinois and later became a Ninety-five percent ofthe wealth in ticipants at the Moscone Center. staff member of Berkeley's KPFA this country is owned by five per­ Youngest UC Davis Student Violates Labor Laws During the FCC Policymaker's radio station. cent ofthe people. We need to start Nicole and Andrew Tan of A team of independent con­ breakfast, protesters stormed the Franck said that the importance by reforming the media and thus ^Pittsburg, California, have be­ sultants, commissioned by the lobby ofthe Moscone Center, and a of demonstrations like this is two­ get the unbiased news out to the come the youngest students to University of California and group of five chained their necks to- fold: first that, "For the first time in people." attend the University of Cali­ four other universities, released fornia at Davis. a report based on investigations Twelve-year-old Nicole into factory and sweatshop con­ transferred to UC Davis as a ditions in seven countries. junior biological sciences stu­ Harvard, Ohio State Uni­ dent and her brother, fourteen- versity, the University of Michi­ year-old Andrew, is a senior in gan and the University of Notre the college of engineering. Dame also participated in the Both were home schooled report titled Independent Uni­ beginning at the age of six and versity Initiative, which', for a they each passed the Califor­ year, examined countries where nia High School Proficiency a substantial portion of univer- Examination at the age of sity-licensed products are ' nine. made. "We don't actively recruit According to the report's twelve-year-olds," said Gary findings, forced overtime, dan­ Tudor, director of under­ gerous health and safety code graduate admissions and out­ violations, mandatory preg­ reach services. nancy testing and low wages are Nicole is looking forward just some of the conditions to meeting the other students workers face in factories manu­ and making some friends. She facturing University of Califor­ said she'll even help them with nia apparel. their homework. "If they ask, The University of California I will probably help.". revised its code of conduct for The Tans said that they trademark licensees in January, would enjoy each other's com­ mandating that all licensees and pany during their college years their contractors disclose the lo­ and remain close, although cations of their factories, let A mostly young audience watches performances at the National Association of Broadcasters protest down­ there may be some competi­ their workers unionize, ensure town. tion between them. The fam­ women's rights, and avoid dis­ ily will live together in an on- crimination. Send press releases and calendar listings to: Leah Hitchings —The Daily Bruin News Department NEWS EDITOR campus apartment. Contact us at... San Francisco Foghorn —The California Aggie University of California, 415.422.6122 (MAIN) Attention: News Department University of California, Davis Los Angeles 415.422.2751 (FAX) 2130 Fulton Street NEWSFOGHOKN.USFCA.EDU (E-MAI1.) San Francisco, CA' 94117-1080 San Francisco Foghorn NEWS October 12, 2000 Search for Business Manager Continues Committee reviews resumes, looks for candidates with student affairs experience Lia Steakley plan and map out where the busi­ business manager on March 24. White — met and reviewed re­ vice president of Student Affairs. EXECUTIVE EDITOR nesses are going," said Megan On May 2, the job was posted sumes in hopes of filling the po­ "The economy is dong well but, Since March 24 the Associated Andres, former assistant business online and in the San Francisco sition. unfortunately, this means that Students of the University of San manager of the Associated Stu­ Chronicle and the search for a "The purpose of the search is housing and cost of living is a Francisco has functioned with­ dents of the University of San new business manager began. to find the most qualified candi­ major problem." out a business manager. Francisco. "There's no one to "It was my decision not to date based on job description On October 4, the search com­ ASUSF staff and student lead­ monitor spending. It's a lot of have a temporary person because listed online and in the San Fran­ mittee reviewed seven resumes. ers are conducting a nationwide long range stuff that will really that time (March/April) was a cisco Chronicle," said Richardson. The candidates included every­ search to fill the position, but it hurt the businesses." very busy time," said Richardson. "What we really want is somone thing from corporate experience has been six months and the stu­ Kirsten Helgesson, co-general "It became a matter of. bringing who is balanced and has some to University employees. Most dent busi­ manager of people in and commercial were Bay Area locals. nesses are Crossroads training them experience and "Typically we would get a lot has worked of resumes but here there are starting to "We can take care of Cafe, said, and that would have problems "Our manage­ take two or "I haven't dedicated with students. only seven, which is what it has functioning. all the day-to-day ment staff is so three months. as much time as I It's almost been for the whole process,"said more impor­ Richardson. "I'd like to narrow it "I was sick stuff but we don't busy trying to They would would like to the for two days have anyone that can keep things just get accus­ tant that they down to three and then interview and the store running. I tomed and businesses. Right have worked them." practically fell set up a plan and could forsee' then after four now we are just in with students "I'm really glad we waited be­ than that they apart. All this map out where the something months some­ maintainace mode." cause now there are candidates extra responsi­ businesses are go­ larger happen­ one new would have business that I really think would work," bility, since we ing, like prob­ come in." —Allison Richardson experience." said Hogan. don't have a ing." lems with ven­ "At first I DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES Although The committee is meeting Oc­ business man­ —Megan Andres dors not get­ was against an one candidate tober 11 to choose to interview ager, I had to FORMER ASUSF ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER ting paid and interim," Kim was chosen by with student groups as well as take care of on stopping ser­ . said. "The first time they tried to the committee, he had already professional staff. the weekend," vice. Right have an interim it didn't work. taken a position and the search "The interview process will said senior Karla Kim, general now we have a lot of ideas for the But now that it's been so long I began again. consist of the search committee, manager of AS Express. "This was cafe like a student art gallery and wish we had put in an interim be­ "In the first pool that came in, student panels from AS Express a lot of extra time I spent on the specials but we don't have a busi­ cause regardless of if the person most of the candidates didn't and Crossroads and Senate," said store. It was more than my home­ ness manager to help give direc­ changes, there is still someone have any Student Affairs experi­ Richardson. "The point is to see work ." tion or make suggestions on how there to check on things and help ence, which delayed process," said them in a different enviroment "The business manager took a to attain them." solve problems." Hogan. and see how they work with a lot of worry off my mind," said "I haven't dedicated as much During the summer, the "It's a very large problem re­ staff. I hope to have someone in Kim. "My bills were being taken time as I would like to the busi­ search committee — made up of cruiting people to the Bay Area," a month or month and a half, care of but it was by another stu­ nesses," said Allison Richardson, the general mangers of Cross­ said Dr. Carmen Jordan-Cox, maybe sooner." dent who had her own commit­ director of Student Activities. roads and AS Express, Associated ments. There needs to be some­ "Right now we are just in Students president Holly Hogan, STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FOR SPRING/SUMMER one in the office from nine to five maintainace mode. 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Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm Place: University Center, Room 308 KAPLAN JET PROGRAM! 800-KAP-TEST I(800)IHF0-JET . ict caisf.org www.kaptest.com http://www.cgjsf.org/jet San Francisco Foghorn NEWS October 12, 2000 Candidate Uses University Ties Napster Blamed From Front Page told me to put up or shut up." didates for the Richmond District Ambul noted that the two other For the past several months, Dr. seat, including USF professor Jake candidates for the Richmond seat, for Slow Internet Konopaski has been "putting up" in McGoldrick, both Ambul and Rose Tsai and incumbant Michael a big way, gathering the 2400 signa­ Sonnenshein noted the endorse­ Yaki, have close ties to Willie Brown From Front Page tures fromhi s Richmond neighbors ment McGoldrick has received from and the political establishment. packets of information as pos­ erage access speed was ten times necessary to obtain a spot on the Tom Ammiano. They see the current According to Konopaski, the USF sible," making for quick down­ greater than just before and just ballot, making speeches, and answer­ supervisor's blessing as a sign that alumni and staff working on his load times and excessive use of after it. User perception, said ing questions. While he has no large McGoldrick would be just another campaign have been invaluable. the T1 line. "Napster can eat up Baggen, jumped from "being financial contributors aside from a part ofthe political machinery. "They have had a tremendous effect two Tl's just«s easily as one," horrendous" to taking 10 sec­ political action committee of den­ "McGoldrick actually brags upon this endeavor: Steve Ambul has said Baggen, and at upwards of onds or so per transaction "not tists, Dr. Konopaski is endorsed by about an endorsement from Tom been one of the key people in my $15,000 a year per line, is add­ great, but certainly much better." the Sierra Club, several Catholic con­ Ammiano," said Sonnenshein. campaign committee; Richard ing more bandwidth really the What can students do to im­ gregations, and a significant portion "I brag about 200 or 300 endorse­ Sonnenshein has been my word doc­ answer? Baggen doesn't believe prove the dreadfully slow ofthe Asian community in the Rich­ ments," said McGoldrick. "I'm proud tor on the countless forms and state­ so. Internet connection? mond District. of every endorsement. Ammiano is ments I've had to write. I'm indebted "Students must police them­ "Students can correct this "The domination of the mayor a man of integrity and deep honesty." to them and quite a few other USF selves and use restraint when problem in a variety of ways," over the Board of Supervisors has Ambul said, "Before Ammiano's people who have been working on downloading from Napster," said Baggen. kept City government in gridlock," endorsement, McGoldrick wanted my campaign." Baggen said. Students that Self-control itselfwoul d solve said Konopaski. to restrict new building in The "I think Dr. Konopaski is an in­ queue 50 songs are ruining the the problem altogether, but stu­ Other big issues for Konopaski City—he was anti-growth; now he teresting and valid candidate," said connection for everyone, and dents should at least avoid us­ include transportation and city in­ wants more affordable housing, Threet from the McGoldrick cam­ unfortunately, it only takes a ing Napster at peak internet come taxes. Konopaski said he would which would require more building. paign office. "It's too bad that the few users to flood the line. The times 7 to 10 p.m. and download work for "greater pedestrian safety Which is it? McGoldrick is members of his campaign have to current Tl currently runs at 100 only what they feel is necessary. and efficiency in MUNI." Though he schizofrenic." distort his positions." percent capacity from 6 a.m. to Other universities have blocked believes there has been reoent progress "I've always believed in develop­ McGoldrick said,"I find it funny 4 a.m. Napster permanently, and ITS made in MUNI operation, he thinks ment tempered by reason," said that people say things when they Off-campus students, and does not want to make that de­ that much remains to be done. McGoldrick. "I was a builder myself. have no knowledge of my back­ those who use the computers lo­ cision. It is not in the Jesuit tra­ In regards to city taxes, I've had a great interest in growth ground." cated anywhere on campus be­ dition to restrict one's access to Konopaski cited San Francisco's cur­ that serves our needs. Like Thomas Ron Konopaski believes that he sides the residence halls, have not information, and as such, such rent $4.4 billion budget as the larg­ Aquinas, I believe in faith tempered will be able to make a difference on experienced such slowdowns.as legislation doesn't appear to be est in The City's history. According with reason." the Board of Supervisors if San Fran­ few students use Napster on on the horizon. Nevertheless, to Konopaski, "City bureaucrats still McGoldrick's campaign man­ cisco voters support independent these computers. students can petition the Univer­ want more money—something is ager, Jerry Threet, said, "Ambul's candidates like himself, "Several of Although those affected by sity to block Napster, or even to really wrong here." Konopaski said statement belies a misunderstanding whom," he said, "are running in other the situation are students in the block Napster only at certain he would lower taxes on small busi­ of building in the City. Jake has al­ districts of The City, as well." residence halls, help is on the hours of the day if the problem nesses and reverse the decreases in ways been for balanced growth in Konopaski's message to potential vot­ way. Over the past few weeks, persists. Ultimately, the students small business tax exemptions made neighborhoods. What Jake supports ers at USF is, "Ifyou are looking for a ITS ran a temporary block of hold the power to control the by Tom Ammiano. is smart growth, along transit corri­ change in City Hall and better repre­ Napster. During this block, av­ speed of their Internet access. In regards to what distinguishes dors, so that people don't have to sentation for the Richmond district, their candidate from the other can­ drive everywhere." I would appreciate your vote."

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I take particular offense parents for those students would All materials must be signed The San Francisco Foghomisthe official student newspaper of the University of San Franciscoand is sponsored by theAssociated Students of the University of San Francisco (ASUSF). at a few ignorant assumptions es­ much rather see the excess flexi and include your printed The thoughts and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect those ofthe Foghorn staff, the administration, the faculty, staff or the students of the University poused in the article and would feed someone than be given to the name, address and telephone of San Francisco. Contents of each issue are the sole responsibilities of the editors. Advertising matter like to address them. university when no services were number for verification. printed herein is solely for informational purposes. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship or endorsement of such commercial enterprises or ventures by the San Francisco Foghorn. First, the author of the article provided. Please include your Univer­ ©MM. San Francisco Foghorn. All rights reserved. No material printed herein may be reproduced without seems to make the assumption that Overall, I would like to make prior permission of the Editor-in-Chief. Subscriptions are thirty five dollars per year. sity Status (class standing or everyone who lives off campus people more aware of the fact that title). rents an overpriced comfortable not everyone is here on a free-ride apartment because they hated liv­ or has parents who can afford to We reserve the right to edit ing on campus and World Fare send them here. Some of us have materials submitted. All sub­ sucks. Many people I know, my­ to work for everything we can missions become the property ITS About Time: self included, actually live off cam­ scrape together and a little help ofthe San Francisco Foghorn. pus because it is cheaper ifyou find from a friend in the form of a flexi - Columns of not more than the right place, and we cannot af­ meal is greatly appreciated. Ifyou 600 words should be sub­ ford to live on campus. Along this will use all your flexi, by all means mitted by 5 p.m. on the USF and the same line of thought, some people do, but do not assume that every­ Monday before publication. cannot afford to go out to eat and one who is asking for flexi is just it is not necessarily feasible to bring too stingy to use cash in WF, they Letters of 350 words or less Need forSpee d a lunch, so although I agree that may not have the cash. So if you should be submitted by 5 World Fare sucks, it is better than have some Flexi to spare, please do. p.m. on the Monday before In recent years the Foghorn technology." The report acknowl­ not eating at all. publication. has been critical ofthe Informa­ edges the implementation ofWeb The next assumption is that Andie Seeber Shorter letters which get to tion Technology Services Depart­ for Students, a web-based service people will use their flexi entirely Senior the point have a greater ment at USF, but not without rea­ which allows access to grades, chance of being published son. We see technology as play­ schedule of classes and other aca­ than long, rambling dia­ ing a crucial role in nearly every demic information. tribes. aspect ofthe educational process; Despite these notable im­ USF Makes as such, our expectations allow provements, the University's Anonymous letters are little room for failure. notioriously phlegmatic network printed at the discretion of In October of 1999, the speed remains behind the times. the Editor-in-Chief. Project Learning Committtee set According to page 95 of the re­ If possible, material should forth an agenda titled the Univer­ port, "Access speeds that even a Its Mark be submitted on disc (any sity of San Francisco Information few years ago seemed satisfactory format, Macintosh/PC). Technology Plan. In it they ad­ are fast becoming inadequate as By Holly Hogan dress the key both the vol- With the 2000 Presidential elec­ coming weeks. Editorials are written by the issues that ume and tion fast approaching, the enthusi­ Perhaps the interest of the USF Foghorn editorial staff. face both the types of data Truly the University's asm of USF students is exciting. In a student body in the elections is Univsersity's to be trans­ time when the media frequently rooted to our nature as a Catholic, immediate official site was an mitted grow criticizes young people for apathy, Jesuit school that promotes active faculty have noted the rise in stu­ and long- almost expo­ abysmal reflection of the trends on our campus suggest learning and communal involve­ dents' campus involvement. This term future. nentially." In strong improvements. ment. Many of our classes empha­ observation is good news for voter The re­ our image. other Last year, ASUSF Senate s Voter size our roles as citizens and as mem­ registration figures and our future port empha- words.USF's Registration drive registered 350 stu­ bers of a broader community. Vot­ because those who are involved in sizes the network in­ dents, 10% of the undergraduate ing represents another means to campus life are more likely to be ac­ changes needed to bring on-cam­ frastructure has fallen into student population through ASUSF show our community involvement. tive voters and active community pus technology up to date. While obselecence. Senate's efforts alone. The number Interest in community and national members. many of the recommendations ITS has claimed that Napster of registered voters through ASUSF issues has coupled with an increase have been fulfilled, much remains is the principle culprit in slow already hit over 300 last week and we in school involvement, as well. Many Holly Hogan is a junior politics to be done, especially in the area network speeds. While we agree hope to top our record in the up­ students, administrators and major and the President of ASUSF. of network speed. that services such as Napster sig­ Among the first issues ad­ nificantly hinder network speeds, dressed by the report are the re­ this cannot be the only culprit. design of the USF website and It is our belief that these services, Internet administration through which may be terminated by -fo T¥£rV\ ?/ Web for Students. pending litigation, will arise in the future and the University must be The 1999 report recognizes V the old website as a "disaster" and prepared to cope with network- an "embarrassment." Truly the burdening services. We at the Fog­ 9 University's official site was an horn hope that ITS can recalibrate abysmal reflection of our image. their goals and recognize the To our satisfaction, the website statements made on page 95 of has been successfully redesigned, the Project Learning Committee improving the perception ofthe report. University. The only solution we see is the The report next recom­ expansion ofour network. While mended that the University "im­ this measure would be tremen­ prove the quality and efficiency dously expensive, it is a necessity of internal administrative pro­ if we are to keep up in the aca­ cesses through effective use of demic technology race.

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Matt Larriva Your Addiction. Our Affliction LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT By Janine Holland and Lesli Pocock

Last week, I found out that my lacy. I can tell whenever someone is ting she was with two asthmatics, choose to pollute your lungs, does Far From father had been diagnosed with em­ smoking in my hall, because the who were desperately trying to re­ not give you the power to make physema. What is frustrating about smoke wafts in from the heating main upwind of her swirling smoke. that choice for others. this news is that, he had never vents, and ifl dare to open my win­ The girl smoking thought that by Drinking and the use of alco­ a Perfect smoked a day in his life. He was, dow the smoke comes a flyin' in from fanning the smoke away, some sort hol are often referenced when the however, exposed to his father's the people who think they are doing of smoke barrier had been created argument of cigarrettes is brought cigarette smoke for 20 years, as he us a favor by going outside. for her non-smoking company, up. The idea being that there is grew up in the same household. What is mind boggling is the ig­ when in fact, she was fanning it right actually a way to drink responsi­ Ten Through no choice of his own, he norance of some smokers. A friend up their nostrils. bly. In fact, when used in a rea­ The Olympic games are over, we shared a two-pack-a-day habit with had just returned from studying Smoking is an adult decision. sonable manner, alcohol can actu­ have said goodbye to Sydney, the my grandfather, who died of lung abroad in England. Since there is But, as with every decision, there ally improve your health. I chal­ cheering has stopped, the pathetic cancer during my freshman year of evidently nothing to do in England, comes a certain responsibility. lenge anyone to prove that smok­ tears have stopped falling and no one high school. My father is a victim she took up the habit of smoking. I Who else is ingesting your smoke? ing can do the same thing. Yes, we could be happier than little Matty of second hand smoke. watched her puff away outside of a A senior citizen? A child? A baby? do realize that you can't smoke in Matt. Did anyone else besides me on The tobacco industry has had local coffeehouse, apparently forget­ An animal? Just because you a bar in the state of California, the the face of this earth realize how ri­ to admit it. We all know what the reason for that is obvious. diculous and pointless the Olympics truth is. If cigarettes don't kill you, I know that this doesn't seem fair. were this year? I am usually a big fan they will certainly shorten your life It's not like smoking is an illegal of the showy and flashy gathering of or, at the very least, lower the qual­ habit. There are greater dangers in the world's greatest athletes. This year, ity of life that you enjoy. It as­ the world. But now we, the non- however, was the biggest letdown in tounds me, that with this knowl­ smokers, are asking you to look the past four years. edge, people, for one reason or an­ around next time you light up. It It all started with the opening cer­ other, still chose to smoke. What doesn't matter where you are; every emonies. I was actually looking for­ makes me angry is that they are time you burn your cigarette, you are ward to it, but was so greatly disap­ affecting my life, as well as the lives affecting the health of every living pointed that I kept flipping the chan­ of everyone else around them. thing in your airspace. I hope that nel between the Olypimcs and "Un­ No matter what we non-smok­ no one you choose to damage in dressed" on MTV. The whole cer­ ers do, it seems that we cannot es­ your airspace is as important to you emony was based on the idea that this cape the smoke that lingers on this as my father is to me. cheesy, young over-actress who could campus. The idea that you can not lipsink, was having an extensive smoke in a residence hall room with­ Janine Holland is a senior commu­ dream about the mystical "Land out affecting the other people nications major and Lesli Pocock is a Down Under." Watching this pathetic around you is nothing short of a fal­ senior media studies major LOGAN SIMS/FOGHORN dream, filledwit h colored floats, hor­ rible costumes and Disneyland-esque music took 17 hours out of my life. The only part that truly excited me Burning Calories at a Cost was the Parade of Nations. I always enjoy watching all of the athletes ar­ The Foghorn reported with en­ By Dr. Chris Paterson less videos and commercials go fur­ rive, holding the flags of their nations. thusiasm the arrival of the College ther, making clear how cool it is to I think it is great that Botswana has Television Network (CTN) at the embrace the moronic. As we learn three eager athletes ready to compete, Koret Center, suggesting the fact that that different? The difference is more appealing. Corporate this, we become ever more the ideal and I adore learning random facts the CTN "pays for new TVs" is the that the College Television America offers easy answers to the consumer. (The celebration of'vol­ about nations of which I have never crux of the story. But there is an­ Network's diet of music videos world's complexities (just "buy the ume' in the Foghorn article reinforces before heard. However, my joy was other story, unmentioned by the Fog­ (censored for someone's idea ofthe world a Coke!"). lesson 2.) 3) Eat Now. Exercise bike soon cut off as Aussie-born Olivia horn. A Foghorn source asserts the "inappropriate"), CNN "news," CTN makes less of a pretense making you hungry? CTN makes Newton John took the stage and be­ deal "did not cost the University any­ and traditional commercials not than does Channel One of being sure you are thinking of stuffing your gan singing some horrible weepy, thing." If that were true, CTN would only fail to reinforce the social jus­ informative, for it offers just a bit face with nothing but Frito-Lay, song. I truly wished that she would not be there—companies don't give tice oriented intellectual mission of of CNN (which, by the way, is a ser­ Coke, and Burger King products. have just busted out with, "I want to things away. this university — they are dia­ vice more concerned with market­ How ironic for Koret to embrace this get physical, physical! I want to get The cost to USF is reveled in the metrically opposed to it. ing the products of Time Warner one. 4) You're Ugly. Here are the physical!" I guarantee the Aussies conclusion ofthe article which notes, The College Television Network and its corporate allies than with Warner Lambert skin products you would have torn down the stadium "the Network airs commercials for is an outgrowth ofthe commercial journalism in any traditional and need to fix that. with uncontrollable joy. numerous sponsors." The enforced success of "Channel One," which respectable sense), in the midst of Channel One and the College Now, I thought that the Olympics attention of you - the college student USF students may have experienced ads and music videos. And what Television Network are designed to would have been able to redeem - to those commercials has enor­ in their high school "homerooms." are music videos, after all? You hook teens and young adults on junk themselves as the programming con­ mous value for those sponsors; a Media critic Mark Crispin Miller, in guessed it -commercials, created to and keep them addicted for life. tinued. I quickly learned that I was value that far exceeds the cost ofthe an article titled "How to be Stupid: encourage you to buy music (and They are designed to train us to avoid completely wrong and had set myself TVs and the programming (and the The Lessons of Channel One" (Fair to hold your attention for other thinking and merely attend to the up for a great disappointment. What token $600 a year USF gets for rent­ Extra, May 1997), points out that commercials). message to consume. And they are has to be one of the most popular ing your attention to corporate in Channel One, news is intended I'll paraphrase some of Miller's designed to exploit a captive and events in the summer games, gym­ America). By watching their mes­ as a quick, fluffy, entertaining filler "Lessons," which apply as well to vulnerable young audience for no nastics, was so boring I really wish that sages you are working for those cor­ to hold students' attention for com­ CTN. 1) Watch. The fast, jarring, other purpose than the enhance­ I had played Jenga with a blind ba­ porate CTN sponsors while you ex­ mercials. Showing fleeting, fast- editing and elaborate production ment of corporate profits. Did USF boon instead. First of all, the Ameri­ ercise - slave labor in effect, since you paced, footage of strange things in techniques in every video and ad really get such a great deal from cans bit the big one in every event. cannot escape the message (if you distant places and reciting ultra- teach you never to turn away. 2) CTN? Perhaps it is time to debate For instance, the vault competition. want to exercise at Koret), and you summarized, decontextualized de­ Don't Think. The rapid-fire delivery how and when we will invite the cor­ That sweet little girl who was repre­ are not compensated for watching. scriptions of current affairs is no of unintelligent content ensures that porate world onto our campus. senting our nation missed the vault completely! Don't we in the USF faculty way to help students comprehend you learn not to reflect on the mes­ force your attention toward this or the complexity of world events, but sages being presented; that you never Dr. Chris Paterson is an Assistant Now I know about the whole that message constantly? Is this re­ it is an effective (and deliberate) way pause for so much as a second of Professor in the Department of Me­ scandal regarding the vault not be­ quirement to watch and listen all of making commercial content reflection. The narratives of count­ dia Studies ing at the correct calibrations, but that is no excuse. A true Olympic athlete would have been able to make that By Brendan Cosgrove jump no matter what the height of e Just Beds the vault. Now the biggest qualm I have with the Olympics this year was with their about to fall out of the trees near of artistic or political or sociological monotony. The art also makes a choice of the newest Olympic event: Xavier Hall and Harney Plaza. Re­ statement. Viewers need not have a wonderful conversation piece. the trampoline. Are you kidding me? actions are already one of shock and wealth of art history knowledge to Whatever you decide to do, don't What is going to be the newest event disgust. They're ugly meaningless, justify their artistic merit. blow them off. This is an interesting for the games in 2004, extreme Tet- and pointless. From that point, the interpreta­ experiment at USF and I hope my ras? How about a great medal race My bed-hatin' friends have come tion is up to the individual. Perhaps fellow students appreciate that not for Connect Four? I might even sug­ to me, a figurative artist, in hopes the artist is speaking about the wood every university donates their cam­ gest Hide and Go Seek for those in­ that I could validate their disdain for that is used to make beds. Maybe she pus to an art installation. I'm also credible athletes ofthe world. said art. Since I dislike most mod­ has an unhealthy obsession with old happy to see that the University is All I have to say is that the Olym­ ernist art, I think I've disappointed Little Nemo comics. Or it's just a" hosting some ofthe forward-think­ pics are over , and I can only hope, everyone by really enjoying the work sexual metaphor. ing art San Francisco is known for. wish and pray that Athens will make­ Beds hanging in trees. I mean, But all you need to do to really Just don't worry about under­ up for the worst attempt at Olympic There seems to be a lot of com­ c'mon, they're great. What is won­ enjoy the art is look around. How standing it all. They're just beds. fever in the history of my existence. motion on campus lately about the derful about them is, unlike some­ often do you see red beds suspended Hanging from trees... However, I do salute and completely beds hanging from trees about cam­ thing like abstract art, there's no need among trees? You don't. Kind of cool, respect all of the athletes who pus. Unless you're blind, they are the to over-intellectualize the beds. You isn't it? It's great to see students look­ Brendan Cosgrove is a senior illus­ medaled. At least we all know that big red things that look like they are need to wax poetic about that kind ing around. It's great for breaking the tration major. steroids really do work. 10/12 Make sure your weekend plans 10/15 can culture every Tuesday in McLaren including checking out moe. at the 251 at 8 p.m. Thursday Fillmore at 9 p.m. Ifyou can't make Sunday New Roots to Hip Hop. Yea, so it's a it tonight, they're here for Saturday, Start your weekend early! Head over JUMPIN, JUMPIN. That's what this Tuesday night and you've got class too! For show info: (415) 346-6000 to Slim's and for 7 bucks rock out to crowd will be when Christina the next morning, but you're in or check out www.thefillmore.com. The K.G.B., The Blue, and Tsar. 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Spike and Mike are '4:20 Harvest Ball' with Spearhead fat freestyle flows. 5 bucks gets you back and better than ever with their 10/16 featuring Lorin of 13 Moontribe & into this 21 and over joint. Call for annual Sick & Twisted Festival of Bass Nectar and Michal Franti. There more info (415) 387-6344. Animation. This year, 16 brand new Monday will be lots of spins, visuals and The Ignatian Literary Magazine will vending at the Fillmore at 8 p.m. For short animated films and two Have a break? Take the bart over to returning favorites are sure to rock Walnut Creek to check out this be having its first live event of the show info: (415) 346-6000 or check 2000-2001 school year tonight from 8 out www.thefillmore.com. the bay area once again. Check them amazing exhibit at .the Bedford out at AMC's Kabuki this weekend at gallery. Beautiful photographs of p.m. to 10 p.m. in Crossroads. Some 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and at Midnight. North American endangered species of the published readers will be 10/13 For tickets and show info call (415) are sure to give you a wake-up call as reading their work and all students Friday 931-9800. to what's going on in our surround­ and faculty are encouraged to attend ings and the animal's we are losing. to listen or read their own work. Make your way over to the San 10/14 The Bedford Gallery is located in the There will be art displays, live music Francisco Opera House for the World Dean Lesher Regional Genter for the and a presentation of our web page. Premiere of Dead Man Walking. Saturday Arts and the exhibit remains open Refreshments will be served. With music by Jake Heggie^ and • until Januray 7,2001. Call for gallery libretto by Terrence McNally, this Happy Birthday to Yooooooou. It's info (925) 295-1417. 10/18 production, based on the book by Peter Tosh's Birthday Celebration at Sister Helen Prejean, is bound to Maritime Hall. Don't know who he 10/17 Wednesday become a classic. Ticket Prices range is? Who cares?! 25 bucks gets you Stanford University's Department of from $25-$ 165 and performances into the party and Bunny Wailer, Tuesday Music puts on ALEA II - Champ run until October 28. To order Andrew Tosh, Nyahbinghi Drum­ d'Action. Director J. Karla Lemon tickets, call (415) 864-3330 or order Celebrate Latino culture. Ranging mers and Ras Mo will be there to will lead the Belgium ensemble with online at sfbpera.com. from Guadalajara, Mexico to San Juan, entertain you. Don't be late, the Puerto Rico, and Managua, Nicaragua selections by Stockausen, Don't miss the Meat Puppets and party starts at 7. Call to RSVP at to Tierra del Fuego, Chile, La Raza Ferneyhough, Verstockt and others. Bluebeard at Slim's. 15 bucks gets (415) 974-0634. Unida focuses on the culture, beauty, The event is free and is being held at you in at 9p.m. or order in advance at politics and movement of Latinos both Stanford's Campbell Recital Hall at 8 (415) 478-2277 or online at in the U.S. and Latin America. Come p.m. Call the concert line for further 00 www.virtuous.com. celebrate and appreciate Latin Ameri­ info (650) 723-2720. H • CM H Movies, Movies, Movies 10:15 on a Saturday night, and youve got nothing to do? Make sure to check these out! <5 o Dancer in the Dark The Exorcist Girlfight Remembering the Titans Andrew DeFrancis Kjersti Egerdahl o FOGHORN STAFFWRITER WGHORN STAFFWRITER O People seldom flockt o theatres and In Alexandria, Virginia, high pay their $8.50 to welcome back- a school football is king. But in 1971, movie they originally paid $3.50 to see. this institution is threatened when Yet, the few films that do prove them­ the school board is forced to inte­ selves worthy are those that represent grate an all-white school and an all- American cinematic history. "The Ex­ black school. In the midst of this o orcist," is one such movie, as it is rep­ volatile situation, Herman Boone o resentative of truly mesmerizing film­ (Denzel Washington), a black man, making. Although not intended to be is hired as head coach instead of the a horror film, "The Exorcist" has con­ favored Coach Yoast (Will Patton), a 0) tinued to scare audiences since its re­ white man. The two men must learn lease and remains a cinematic success, to work together if they want to have John Malone receiving 10 Academy Award nomina­ a decent season. At football camp, FOGHORN STAFFWRITH! tions, including Best Picture, in 1973. they begin to shape the sullen, unfo­ Dancer in the Dark is at firstglanc e Beginning in the deserts of Iraq, Fa­ cused boys into a team. After camp, an odd assortment of characters, cir­ ther Merrin (Max von Sydow) senses however, the tenuous respect that has cumstances and music, but consid­ that an evil force has been unleashed Dinika Amaral brought the team closer must stand FOGHORN STAFFWRITER ering the very peculiar star, Iceland's during an archaeological dig. Mean­ up to the prevailing racial tension in most prolific musical artist and all while, halfway across the world, pre- It is remarkable how just a little bit of the town. Based on a true story, "Re­ around eccentric woman Bjork, it is teen Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair) ex­ discipline can convert one's strength into member the Titans" is a story of easy to see why the filmha s such odd periences symptoms of severe psycho­ pure talent and power. In the indepen­ friendship, tolerance and football. depth and intensity. Selma(Bj6rk),a logical and physical torture. Upon the dent movie, "Girlfight," the main char­ Director Boaz Yakin, known best for Czech immigrant, is a single mother failure of every type of medical exper­ acter Diana Guzman (Michelle writing and directingthe 1998 Renee living in the United States during the tise, Regan's mother, Chris (Ellen Rodriguez), manages to find love, respect Zellweger film," A Price Above Ru­ 1950's, trying to raise her son on fac­ Burstyn) turns to Father Damian and passion in the oddest of places— a bies," and the 1994 filnV'Presh,"col ­ tory wages. To deal with the bore­ Karras (Jason Miller), a priest trained boxing ring She is paired against men laborated with Producer Jerry Compiled by... dom of working the same machine in psychiatry. Karras eventually re­ in gender blind, amateur championships; Bruckheimer ("Flashdance," "Top for ten hours at a time, Selma ceives permission from the Church to a rare phenomenon if not entirely fic­ Gun,"KEnemy ofthe State") on this Foghorn Staff launches into daydreams of classic assist Merrin in an exorcism, and this tional. Directed and written by Karyn film. While this movie turns in bril­ The Scene Calendar is a Hollywood musicals. Problems loom is where the movie unravels. Although Kusama the film also has gifted actors like liant performances by much of the weekly listing of events at for the heroine when she begins to filmmaking has evolved quite a lot Santiago Douglas (Adrian) and Paul cast, there were definitely some and around USF. lose her eyesight and has a falling out since its release, The Exorcist contin­ Calderon (Sandro). Diana is a high cheesy moments. with a distraught neighbor, which ues to scare audiences almost three school girl who is not your conventional To have an event listed leads to her ultimate demise. Direc­ decades later. popular girl, as she beats up people who in the Scene Calendar, tor Lars von Trier, an obscure Danish aggravate her. Her father forces her mail (e- or snail-) or bring filmmaker known only in Europe, brother to train to be a boxer and she is your information to the beautifully crafted the story and taken in with the whole idea. Diana's Foghorn office no later Bjork's performance is nothing short relationship with her father is one that than one week before of astounding— an opinion shared causes her to be hateful and mean, but at the requested date of by voters at the Cannes film festival, the same time it is from this relationship publication. where she received the award for best that she gets the drive to make her a good female performance. Her transcen­ boxer. In this filmth e message is clear— dental voice and meek framear e per­ your "all" is not what it takes to win. A Contact us ... fectly suited to play the part ofthe im­ boxing match isn't won by the tougher migrant Selma. With her musical di­ opponent, but by the opponent who 415.422.6122 rection, the expansive musical num­ plays to win. In the end, paired against 2130 Fulton Street bers are unlike anything seen on her boyfriend, Diana is put to the final San Francisco, CA 94117 American screens before. test, as a woman, a boxer and as a lover. [email protected] The drinks are a combina­ tion of puffy, chewy tapioca balls mixed with sweet liquid. The little suckers stay at the bottom, waiting to be sucked through a torpido like straw. The straw brings both the drink and the seeds to your mouth at once so you can experience the chewy, bland tapioca seeds and the sugary liquid together. These certainly aren 't root beer floats.

Tapioca drinks are a strange and relatively new phenomenon in San Francisco. Whether this is just a trend or a lasting drink tradition is yet to be seen. Fueled with a desire for truth, a sugar high, and a sometimes unhealthy obsession with 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," my friend Amy and I set out to discover the mystery origin of tapioca drinks. We would attempt total immersion, complete Gonzo journalism. "Lets go man!" I cried to my female companion as we treked to the increasingly ecclectic Clement St., near USF

Tapioca, 12 Brendan Cosgrove "Gooey, Chewy, Goodness"

DESIGN AND PHOTOS BY AMY LAM

Contact us... 415.422.6122 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117 [email protected] 10 San Francisco Foghorn SCENE October 12, 2000 ROADSIDE ATTRACTION 'Anything Goes' Goes Live Website Tale of Love-struck hopefuls comes to the Gill Promotes New "They (the audience) won't be disappointed," Natalie Schleisman promised Gene Bencomo, College Player di­ Indie Film FOGHORN STAFFWRITER rector. "It is by far the best USF performance All aboard! Tonight the University of San in my twenty years of experience." Natalie Shahmiri Francisco's College Player's rendition of Cole Bencomo hesitated to admit his cast's impres­ FOGHORN STAFFWRITER Porter's "Anything Goes" sets sail. sive talent and drive to suceed for fear they Remember back when the Blair Witch Originally opened in the 1930s in New York would lose motivation. He soon broke down Project came out and there was that funky and revived in the '60s and '80s, this classic com­ and confessed that he was, "in awe at such an website that threw edy of errors brings its awesome cast." people for a whirl music and dancing to Gill Learning to dancing while simultaneously wei" and created a huge Theatre. singing was a challenge for the cast. But, the market for this So it seems everyone has The action takes place actors and actresses are determined to create small movie? Yeah, something to say about the aboard a luxury cruise liner a polished look. Choreograher, Sarah Pedri, well apparently it sailing to Europe from the has worked daily this semester to make sure has happened new art popping up all over East Coast of the United the dancers know their steps. Students had again.for another campus. Whether or not the States. Reno Sweeney little dance experience, but their high stan­ independent film beds are a comment on the (Alexandra Ralph), an dards and hard work have finally paid off. called "Requiem for lack of housing, not only at evangelist turned night­ "It is a good opportunity for students to a Dream." There's a difference this time, club bar hostess ("lounge lizard,") in pursuit of get involved, otherwise they wouldn't have though. "Requiem for a Dream" is led by USF but also throughout the Billy Crocker (Anil Margsahayan). Billy has eyes had the opportunity to do so," said Rick Rob­ an amazing director, Darren Aronofsky, City by The Bay, one still has for Hope Harcourt (Crysta Heavens) but Hope erts, College Players conductor. Roberts who also did the black and white film,"Pi." to wonder at the construc­ has been advised to marry Sir Evelyn Oakleigh shares his enthusiasm with the cast and "Requiem," starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared (Howcrio Burley), an Englishman. tion project behind Lone crewmembers, as they grow closer to open­ Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Marlon In this tale of love struck hopefuls, there is also ing night. Wayans opens October 20. Mountain that professors a gangster whom the FBI calls "Public Enemy # "Anything Goes" opens tonight at Gill The­ As for the website promoting the film, have been waiting years 13" who takes a romantic interest in Bonnie atre at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at UC 402 www.Requiemforadream.com, it's a little for... The in-your-face (Danielle Scholv). for $5 per student. weird and somewhat tricky, and can tike attitude of the cement beings hours upon hours to figure out. The site seems simple enough, but you have to pay in front of the library may be attention and work quickly to keep the site a little startling, but maybe going. Once you miss a click ofthe mouse, that's the point of good art, you start back at the beginning. not popular art...Props to The site seems irrelevant because noth­ ing on the pages seem to coincide with the Crossroads for switching to movie, but some of the pages are pretty compadre free trade blend cool. As you get deeper into the site, it be­ coffee. It's good to see comes a little more twisted and harder to some divisions of the follow. People who are easily unnerved should not do this alone on a Saturday University are upholding a night with the volume up. It can be slightly sense of integrity in their disturbing. allocation of capital...it has The site did keep me interested, and I been brought to my attention was left curious about what the movie would be like. Even though I was unable that our neighborhood has to get through the entire site, so far it has become a recent target of kept me interested enough to where I'd re­ the yuppie eradication ally like to know how and where it all ends. So, next time you're at a computer, make project. I don't know APRIL BISCHEL/FOGHORN Working hard to perfect their dance steps, the cast stays enthusiastic through grueling practices. Be sure you check it out. whether to laugh or to take it sure to catch them Oct. 12-14 at 8pm; Oct. 15 at 2pm; or Oct. 18-21 at 8pm. personal. After all, by simply being here, and for many, allowing parents to agree to the landlords' outrageous Breakthrough for Wallflowers rent, we are a part of the problem. We may not be Third album,'Breach,' reveals a more comfortable and personal Dylan yuppies, but are we really alleviating the problem?And Myra Sandoval this stuff is actually good. From "Hand Me in another step towards SCENE EDITOR Down," to "Murder 101 "joined by Elvis Costello destroying the artistic soul of "We're excellent, thank you," gleamed Wall­ on their album, and the softer lullaby, "Baby Bird," San Francisco, Downtown flowers frontman Jakob Dylan as he whispered the Wallflowers proved they can play a variety of to the crowd on the red-lit stage at Bimbos 365. styles well. Still distincdy their sound, the new rehearsals closed nearly two After nearly four years of being away from the songs are contemplative, and hold a sense of hon­ weeks ago, putting five limelight, Dylan and his entourage of talent are esty and intimacy previously unheard on their hundred bands and musi­ finally emerging from earlier albums. Co-produced by singer/ cians out onto the street. It's their shells and making a songwriter Michael Penn and Andy Slater, pro­ comeback with their third ducer of Macy Gray's debut release, "Breach" fea- sad that this city still clings full album, "Breach." t tures Frank Black, Costello and Mike Campbell, to its outdated moniker of Scheduled to hit stores on guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. being a city of artists, poets October 10, The Wallflow­ Staying true to their roots, the Wallflowers ers are headlining their and musicians, while it's broke down into heavier guitar sets with the edgier, l'l -ft' first tour in nearly three "Somebody else's Money," from their 1992 self- kicked seven hundred years to promote the new, tided debut album. The song went over well with musicians out of their more introspective album. "It's somewhat of a the crowd, and Dylan joked about the unpopu­ rehearsal spaces in the last breakthrough," stated Dylan ofthe more reveal­ larity of that album to a crowd that was far too ing lyrics in the September 28th issue of Rolling three months. Clubs are familiar with 1996's quadruple platinum "Bring­ Stone, "I was just more comfortable this time say­ ing Down the Horse." When the first guitar riffs being closed at an alarming ing T." from 96's Grammy nominated single "6,h Avenue rate and the pool of talent in Former vocalist for Toad the Wet Sprocket, Heartbreak" ripped out, the crowd went wild and this town is slowly drying up. Glen Phillips opened the show and deemed the immediately accompanied Dylan in song. All in the name of filthy lucre. Wallflowers as one of the more real bar rock Seemingly larger than life, the petite Dylan, with bands. The Wallflowers, bassist Greg Richling, his tousled mass of curls and wearing his staple Increased profits do not drummer Mario Calire, keyboardist Rami Jaffee, black garb, fumbled over words. In the middle of equal increased prosperity. guitarist/vocalist Michael Ward and guitarist/vo­ the "Heroes" set, Dylan mixed up the lyrics and When will the City learn? calist Dylan enthusiastically played both new and got ahead ofthe beat. "I got too excited," Dylan old material for the energetic fans packed into Probably long after we have confessed to the surprised crowd. the North Beach club. Opening with chart-top­ Proving to the crowd that he's evolved as a per­ all been chased out... per, "Sleepwalker," Dylan playfully questioned the son, songwriter, and performer, Dylan is sure to crowd on what they had done without them (the make it big again. The Wallflowers have returned band) for the past three years. "Waiting for us,I'm with newfound energy, charisma, and a stage pres­ "I am with you in sure," Dylan quipped to the crowd. ence only true rock stars possess. Ending the night

Rockland..." Mixing old favorites with new, bound-to-be- with an amazing cover of The Who's "Won't Get MYRA SANDOVAL/FOGHORN hits, the crowd responded with an enthusiasm -Allen Ginsberg Fooled Again," the crowd of fans were left, reas­ The W, in Wallflowers doesn't stand for one-hit stemming far more than from just their loyalty - sured that there are more great things to come. Wonder. Their latest release scores big with fans. San Francisco Foghorn SCENE October 12, 2000 n ToocT 'Ragtime' a High In The OZOne Ozomatli keeps energy high with funk, hip-hop

Musical Dave Mulligan FOGHORN STAFFWRITER With Heart As an anxious crowd awaited the perfor­ mance of Los Angeles' world fusion phenom­ A Veggy's Dream, Mara Mehdy enon Ozomatli inside Maritime Hall on Thurs­ FOGHORN STAFFWRITER day night, there was more than just a pungent at the Perfect Price cloud of smoke. One could tell by the tremen­ By Gilbert Marquez, Jr. This month director Frank Galati dous diversity of the brings the musical classic, "Ragtime" to crowd that this was to be San Francisco's Orpheum Theater. The a special evening: one The Citrus Club, production cast successfully brought to with something for every­ located on Haight life the story if one individual's pursuit of one. But as the pre-show street, near Amoeba the American I music ended and the dream during a spotlights flashed on, Music, is a small time of socio-eco­ Ozomatli was nowhere to college-student ori­ nomic turmoil. Ad­ be found. ented restaurant. dressing a variety of The screams of the crowd were hushed and Playing all types of theater important issues in clapping died away as fans shot confused glances the United States to their neighbors. Their response came from music, but leaning 4'J *' during the 1930's the back corner of the hall, where Ozomatli towards a more Latin "Ragtime's" mes­ nestled in a huddle next to the bar. First a pierc­ beat, the restaurant sages about preju­ ing whistle, then the distinct sound of clave makes for a fun dices and class division are timeless social sticks and cowbells. Within seconds, a ten-man problems that relate to modern audiences. percussion jam was in full effect, and the evening. Dress is what Set against the uprising of ragtime screams and clapping resumed. Known by their you make of it—casual music, the simultaneous stories of immi­ fans simply as OZO, the ten formed a conga- or semi-formal; and the grants starting over, class divisions and line and snaked their way through the audience atmosphere is laid back racial tensions are given a light-hearted and onto the stage. to slightly romantic. treatment. Representative of main groups It is this connection, involving audiences in in American society, the storylines inter­ their performances, that has earned Ozomatli twine with each other, producing a heart its reputation both within and outside the world MICHAEL FUTCH/FOGHORN The restaurant's wrenching love story, and a rags to riches A member from Ozomatli creating "the people's fusion scene, and it is this connection that en­ mission statement is drama. sures an ecstatic experience at each perfor­ music;" a blend of hip-hop, funk and tradi­ found on every menu: The first of the three plot lines begins mance. tional Latin American beats. with Mother (Cathy Wydner) saying Charging through their eclectic setlist, to introduce all kinds of good-bye to her dull husband, father Ozomatli quickly had the entire hall dancing to traded antics, even going so far as to invite sev­ noodles from Asia, and (Stephen Zinnato) on an Arctic expedi­ the sounds of funk, hip-hop, rap and traditional eral dozen of the finest ladies in the front row you can be sure that it tion. Their middle-class lifestyle is sud­ onstage to join the party. Beyond the size of Latin American music, a style self-described as does just that. Most denly disrupted when the family decides "the people's music." They were quick between Ozomadi, they also have a strong stage presence, to take in an African-American baby and songs, doing everything possible to keep creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Rio de plates are vegetarian, his mother, Sarah. people's feet moving and maintain the danger­ Janeiro at Carnival. Their show is always a party. but they also have Shortly you are transported to Ellis Is­ ously high energy. The people responded, get­ After over two hours, Ozomatli left the stage. vegan dishes. For land and introduced to Russian-Jewish Even after such a long set, however, the show ting down to favorites such as "Super Bowl Sun­ carnivores, meat is an immigrant, Tateh and his daughter. Tateh dae" and "Como Vez," as well as a healthy dose was not over. Instead, it was back into the audi­ (Jim Corti) offers the comic relief with of new material, soon to be recorded on ence for another twenty minutes of acoustic option for most plates. his lighthearted performance. Touching Ozomatli's second album. percussion, chanting and trading hugs with ap­ on the struggles and prejudices against a Instead of simply providing for its fans, how­ preciative fans. This restaurant is a Jewish immigrant in society, the father- ever, Ozomatli seemed to feed off its audience, The fans sang along, "O-ZO-MAT-LI, ya sure gem that is daughter pair tell the typical story of taking as much pleasure in creating the music se fue, ya se fue," which translates from Span­ coming to America to succeed. as the packed house did in dancing to it. Rap­ ish to English as "Ozomatli has already passed up because of Transitioning from a poor street vendor per Anthony "Kanetic Source" Stout, often gone." But with the vibe they've created up its obscure location to a Hollywood movie director, Tateh ful­ jumped to the beats of turntablist Rene and down the West Coast as well as through­ and small size but with fills his dreams of prosperity in "the land out Europe and Japan, there is no doubt that "Spinobi" Dominguez, as the rest of the band food at such affordable of opportunity." showed off synchronized dance moves and Ozomatli will be back. The third story tells of the struggle for prices, it's best to keep racial equality and the unfair treatment an eye out for this of African-Americans. Coalhouse Walker place next time you're Jr. (Lawrence Hamilton) is searching for 311 Back on the Road Again his estranged lover, Sarah who left him walking through without telling him where she was go­ Bassist P-Nut takes time from tour to talk to Foghorn Haight. The Citrus Club ing. On^is quest, he is met by a group of is not going to empty racist firefighters, led by the fire chief Laura Street in alternative music Korn, No Doubt and recently any college student's Willie Conklin (Al Bundonis). They de­ FOGHORN STAFFWRITER stroy his car, his most prized possession, Incubus. "Incubus are right on the same level as wallet. and in his fight for justice both he and Fresh off their club tour and the success of us. It's kind of like they're the next generation of his lover are killed. their latest album, "Soundsystem," 311 is back in 311 even though they are only a couple of years younger," said P-Nut. The Citrus Club The huge cast is full of talented stars, the Bay Area. As they prepared for their show at Every musician has their influences and P-Nut 1790 Haight St. but the aspiring singer, sohgwriter and the Warfield, 311 bassist P-Nut took time out of is no exception. However, P-Nut credits his band actress Lovena Fox, who plays Sarah the a busy touring schedule to talk to the Foghorn. (415)387-6366 fnates as his largest influence. "The guys in the young African-American heroine, steals Enthusiastic about the No reservations band are my teachers but I've been influenced the stage. She captured the audience's upcoming tour, the mem­ by other musicians," he said. "Hea ofcourse (from needed heart with powerful vocals invoking tears bers of the band are hard Red Hot Chili Peppers), Cliff Burton, the old Specializes in noodles and laughter. Hamilton and Fox are the at work, practicing five bassist from Metallica and Steve Hurst from Iron backbone and heart ofthe story. days a week. of Asia Maiden. He's a great musician in heavy-metal." "Ragtime" illustrates how far we as a Aside from the music, Noise level—medium Music fans may have to wait for new mate­ society think we've progressed, yet the the band is renowned for rial from 311. The band is currendy in litiga­ Dress—casual to same social problems plague our time. their high-energy stage tion with their record company but they are impressive Join the cast of "Ragtime" at the Orpheum act. "We just aim to have working diligentiy on new songs. "(The album) till October 29th. fun and it makes the show Vegan meals available is up in the air right now but hopefully it will be better. Most of the songs we do are not impro­ Vegetarian meals vised but we've put in a five-mandru m solo dur­ out sometime around June 2001," explained P- ing one of our songs," said P-Nut. "It's a break Nut. dominant for everybody's ears." The band takes a collaborative route when Appetizers— $1.50 to Performing about 200 times a year, 311 tries writing new songs and opt for the $4.95 untraditional method of composing music to diversify their stage act to keep things inter­ Soups— $4.75 to esting. At a recent 311 show at Berkeley's Greek prior to writing the lyrics. "We make the mu­ Theater Chad Sexton began his usual drum solo sic first and then put lyrics to it afterwards. $6.75; Entrees— $4.75 in the song, "Applied Science."' The remaining Nick (Hexum) and Chad (Sexton) write the to $7.50 band members spiced up the track by joining in songs but everybody helps to put the songs Desserts— around together." with African drums. $3.50 Constantly being on the road is hard, but P- While waiting for the next album, 311 fans COURTESY OF ORPHEUM THEATRE Non-alcoholic bever­ Hopes, Dreams. Set against ragtime Nut is learning to deal with it and the people he can see their stage shows and hear a couple of music, the three different stories share a misses. "Having a significant other is hard when the new songs that they've been practicing. ages—$1.95 to $2.50 common thread: the search for the I'm touring but it keeps me motivated. I now "We just have lots and lots of energy with this Sake, wine, and beer (new material). We're going to play new songs American Dream. have somebody relying on me," he said. are available. 311 has toured with some ofthe hottest names and keep people excited." 12 San Francisco Foghorn SCENE October 12, 2000 Dear Tiffany: l~J Bringing hope to the hopeless j

Dear Tiffany, Dear Chung,

The other day as I was eating my Captain Yeah, I guess. Whatever it is, it certainly has Crunch, I was struck by a startling realization: allgenerate d a great deal of outrage. Yours was the breakfast cereal characters are male. You have Tonymildes t (and therefore most publishable) re­ the Tiger, Lucky, the Trix Rabbit, the Cookie Crooksponse . So, what's Tiff's take on the hideous and the Cookie Cop, Snap, Crackle and Pop, theclutte r around campus? While it contradicts my Cornflake Rooster, that frog from Honey Smacks, sense of tasteful decor (it seems a rather obtuse the podgy chefs from Cinnamon Toast Crunch, combination ofthe busy, the rustic and the red), Barnie Rubble and Fred Flintstone for both Co­ I can't bring myself to hate it. And those figures : coa and Fruity Pebbles and, of course, the Cap­in front of the library do so remind me of the 'October 2C 1 October 12, 13, 14, 15 tain himself. All male .1 thought you might want terra cotta army buried with the First Emperor to be made aware of this injustice. of the Qin Dynasty. 19, *20, 21 "Take Me Back All performances begin To Manhattan" Cereal Killer Dear Tiffany, <___ 8:00 in GUI Theatre Crossroads Cafe alter the play Dear Ms. or Mr. Killer, I am good friends with a guy who lives down­ $5 Students & Seniors $10 Students & Seniors stairs in my building. He's not bad looking, but I $15 Adults $10 Adults x meet the cast Thank you, gentle reader, for your important am in no way attracted to him. He is in my room Reservations 415-422-7156 I food & entertainment observation. It does indeed seem that female a lot and has recently taken a fancy to playing General Info. 415-422-6133 characters are excluded from the animated with my feet. I'm not sure why I let him, but he Tickets may be purchased in UC 4C2 breakfast cereal endorsement circuit. According seems to enjoy himself so immensely when twid­ to my dedicated team of letter screeners (you dling my toes and trying to make me love him. I don't really mind his fascination with my feet, but do you have can't expect me to read all ofthe mail), the clos­ est things to female cereal characters are mere J don't want him to get the wrong idea. What should I do? something members ofthe supporting cast who must share their meager roles with a male counterpart, ei­ to say about ther attempting to steal Lucky Charms or pre­ Foot fiend vent the theft of Trix at the hands of that Rab­ CAMPUS LIFE bit. Actually, now that I think about it, there are Dear Fiend, very few female fictional characters endorsing of USF? any type of food product. They've got the Jolly It sounds like you've already given him the Green Giant, the Keabler Elves, Chester Cheeto, wrong idea. While I can honestly understand the Coca-Cola polar bear. We've got Aunt your desire to toy with men's minds, it is cer­ complete a Jemima and Mrs. Butterworth, both of which tain to dramatically complicate your casual re­ market syrup! Truly, something must be done lationship. There is something sacred about M LOG on to break through the glass ceiling of cartoon feet: they are both public and private, casual online survey _ _ food product advertizement. and serious. A student of anatomy would tell you that the mass of nerve endings in the feet www.uhc.coni/sucveyAisf Dear Tiffany, make them a highly sensitive erogenous zone. bane deligibl you wiie f Now that you've already allowed him play with and win I'm sure you have a lot of emails on this topic, your feet and revel in his no-doubt long for o drawing but do you have any idea what's up with the beds supressed fetish, he is bound to want to play in trees, doors on the lawn, and naked children inwit h them again. If you don't want this get­ ro win prizes front ofthe library? Is it supposed to be some kind ting out of hand, you must put your foot down of art, or what? Thanks. (if you'll pardon the expression) and explain that you don't want more than a casual rela­ Chung tionship with him.

Join tbe USF Chapter of the American Tiffany wandered seven years in the desert, learning the spiritual value of monastic asceticism, so it seems logical that her views do not necessarily reflect those ofthe Foghorn. Send cereal boxes, red Advertising beds and foot fetishes to [email protected] Federation Leam about the field, internships, and our award-winning advertising presentation class. Tapioca, Not Love at First Gulp November 17th, 7pm From Tapioca, 9 in UC 400 After passing numerous Clement St. originals like a little milky. A nice change of pace. Amy noted the the hair salon/computer store, we found Sweet Delite tapioca was quite chewy. "It's a plus," she said as she Gourmet Food Company (519 Clement, near 6th Ave). chomped away. We passed the flyer laden store front and the Japanese Deeming the Sunset District too inconvenient for candy to get to the tapioca menu. It was Amy's first our endeavor, our final jaunt was to the Chinatown/ drink and I'm the new guy, so we chose a classic fla­ North Beach intersection. Nesded between Broadway Festival 2000 vor—strawberry. Sweet's small strawberry tapioca and Columbus, Sweet World (601 Broadway, at Colum­ American Identity: The Search Within drink ($2.75) was a good introduction. The drink bus) is the ultimate Asian candy store. Wall to wall candy tasted a lot like a strawberry milkshake, except for those in brightly colored packages with names no sheltered peculiar things at the bottom. The starchy tasteless suburbanite hke myself could dream of understanding. seeds, seemed an unnatural companion to the sweet Fortunately, the menu was in English and the Coke tapi­ fruit smoothie. As the first few tapioca seeds entered oca drink ($2.50) looked enticing. Dreams of Coke my mouth, it was far from love at first gulp. slushies filled our sugar absorbed brains as we anxiously Our next conquest was down Clement St. In con­ awaited our drink. trast to the other Clement locales, Quildey (750 Clem­ We were wrong. The drink was a total bust—just ent St, at 9th Ave) looks like it was built last year. The bottled Coca-Cola and tapioca balls. It cost as much as interiors are clean, color coordinated and don't assault I earn in a 20 minute shift at Crossroads Cafe and now the senses in that wacky new wave of Eastern design my earnings were gone forever. that Clement St. loves. The real star here isn't the shaved Our disappointment gradually gave way to a renewed coffee or the tapioca drinks, but the vehicle in which sugar hunger. Amy and I marched back into Sweet they are served. Once the lovely lady fixedm y drink, World—for our fourth drink of the day—determined she put it in an odd machine and suddenly my green to get our money's worth. The mocha tapioca ($2.75) tea tapioca drink ($1.95) became a piece of pop art. best summed up our day's travels; sweet and chocolatey On top ofthe cup was heat sealed plastic wrap with a yet with a bitterness and dry aftertaste, all framed Hello Kitty picture on it. Amy was so enthralled with around those goofy chewy thingies. But a word of ad­ it that she carried it around all day. vice from an experienced tapioca drinker never attempt The green tea drink itself? Dry, tea-like quality, and to drink four tapioca drinks in one afternoon. San Francisco Foghorn SCENE October 12 2000 13 strSCENE with CELESTE L COSMOS

This week the stars watched a little too much TRL (how can you not love Carson?) and so they've dedicated this space as Boy Band Land! With their enthusiastic, convulsion-like dance moves, perfect harmony and matching baggy clothes, it's hard not to take some celestial advice from these old and new boys.

Aries (March 20—April 19) Libra (September 22—October You're an originator, the one with 22) You're the star of you're all the great ideas, so you obvi­ group, aren't you? Just like Ricky ously get The Beatles, the first Martin is ofthe Latin pop group and ultimate boy band. Take af­ Menudo. I mean, really, the ter their unique style and start popularity of the group is solely something new this week: a club, based on his ability to shake his a style, a chapter in your life story bon bon. So live la vida loca this (which everyone will want to week and bask in the sunshine read). Like a star on the Ed you bring to your group of Sullivan show, you'll sparkle this friends, week in anything related to groups. Scorpio (October 23—November 21) Will you stop sizzilin'? You're Taurus (April 20—May 19) so hot—98 degrees to be exact! You like things perfect, so check This late comer to the boy band out O-town, the boy bad corpo- rage of the '90s is now on top of rately created by ABC Entertain­ the charts with their Latin-in­ ment, MTV Productions and fused song "Una Noche." The Trans Continental Records' Lou stars want you to take after the Pearl Man to be the perfect col­ muy calor singers and learn about lection of lusty looks and swoon­ a new culture this week. Sine you ing sounds. Create your own per­ are the sexy sign, try learning sonal perfect image of yourself how to say, "I love you" in a dif­ and strive for it. The stars suggest ferent language. A few whispers a balance of intelligence, health, of "Eu amo-o" and everyone will community involvement, and be after you. knowledge of boy bands (What does "O-town" stand for?). Sagittarius (November 22—De­ cember 20) You need some bal­ Gemini (May 20—June 20) ance in your life—things are a You're not the best in math or little out of wack and chaotic this spelling, so boogie down to the week, aren't they? The celestial Jackson 5ive to learn your ABCs beings advise to follow the har­ and 123s. You like to learn, but mony of Boyz II Men and take a it's gotta be interesting and en­ long, relaxing walk to the "End tertaining at the same time, so ofthe Road." You could even take turn up the jivin' sounds of this a long break from everything and brotherly quintet—by far the then come back five years later grooviest of all the boy bands— with a whole new perspective on and study hard this week because life, just like these sensual soul­ midterms are just an bellbottom ful Boyz did. shake away! Capricorn (December 21—January Cancer (June 21—July 21) 19) You've been slackin' lately, The stars give me the clue words and this week the stars have no­ tea, Queen, and bad teeth— ticed. They've branded you with you're supposed to take after the the boy band LFO (Lyte Funky British group BBMak this^week! Ones). Have you even heard of Their sound is sweet and soft and them? Probably not, since they it's a hint that you should ease up jumped on the boy band wagon this week on others and take a super late. You've got the looks soothing tone with them. If and the sounds but your timing you've lost someone and want is off, so work on getting back on them back, stand outside their track (and perhaps a new name) window, hold up your boom box and you're moment in the sun (like John Cusack in Say Any­ will come. thing) and play the boy Brits song "Back Here." Aquarius (January 20—February 17) You're the witty one ofthe as­ Leo (July 22—August 22) trological bunch, and you're so You are sexual, and you are the over boy bands, like Brad is over only one, so the Backstreet Boys Gwyneth. So take after the MTV are the crooning hombtes for spoof boy band 2GetHer and you. The stars predict luck for scoff at the other signs this week, you this week in the lust depart­ Blink 182 style. Play your Belle ment, so make sure when you hit and Sebastian, Seb Fontaine or International Business Student Association the night scene, you and your Irish fiddle music and drown out crew are all dressed in the exact the banal boy band beats. same color, just in different styles. If you're feeling kinda low Pisces (February 18—March 19) this week, don't worry, your A true lover of the eighties and comeback will be a hit! all things big (Aquanet hair, Stephen Crawford Reagan's tax increase, Dolorian's Virgo (August 23—September doors) you get the cheesy band, 21) You're a snazzy dresser, but New Kids on the Block. But take Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce thrifty at the same time. (You'd after Joey and John and break never use "only" and "$78" in the away from your group this week same sentence, unless it was to branch out on some solo en­ about a Gucci bag). So take after deavors. If you feel upstaged by the fashionable boy band of the your "big brother" (like Marky Tuesday,^ early '90s and wear bold bright Mark did about Donnie), do colors like Color Me Badd. Make some underwear modeling and Oct. 1U 12:30PM a statement with red, the hot new in no time popularity will come UC308 color of the season—it'll make your way. If it's been a bad week, people "wanna sex you up!" just hang tough 'til the weekend. All business majors welcome! 14 San Francisco Foghorn SPORTSWEEK October 12, 2000

These are the labeled losers that have churned our stomachs enough for the list: Now Hiring! 1.) In ouropinion, Rae Carruth is still the Loser of the Week; in fact Stu Carruth's murderous antics have taken Rae to lifetime loser status. This Losers of the Week The Foghorn is now hiring dedicated used-to-be Panthers receiver, and once human, is on top of a cold prison SportsWeek staff writers for the bunk somewhere, along with our "prestigious" list. Maybe if he was as down, team "in­ 2000-2001 academic year. good with his words as he was with a jection" is obvi­ gun, he might have been able to get ously supported himself out of his women problems, by their own Inquiries can be directed to Jonathan before they digressed Xb this level. government to 2.) Since we, Stu and Bev, detest send drugged-out Martinez at x8015. all sports scum equally, we feel it our competitors to com­ duty to point out the American loser pete in good old-fash­ of the week as well. CJ., "I hope the ioned sporting events. drug tests don't pick up the steroids", This team gets the rank of Perks include: Hunter was expelled from the Olym­ I.L. W., otherwise known as, pics on a failed drug test. The Olym­ International Losers of the Week •Free admission to all pic hopeless for the shot put was 4.) As much love as we feel for the there is » probably under the assumption that San Francisco 49ers, we loathe the not much anabolic was some sort of vitamin, actions of their coach, Steve Mariucci to be proud sporting events and used the "wonder" drug to shot this past week Not only has Mariucci of if you are put his Olympic dream, right "down taken a once-superb team into the a Braves fan. •Monetary compensation under." The truly sad part, is that ground, he benched their receiving Now, however, •Resume enhancing Hunter's antics have taken some of star, Terrell Owens for his recent there's even less to be proud of, be­ the limelight off of his more accom­ taunting of the Dallas Cowboys, and cause those tamahawk chopping idi­ opportunities plished wife, track and field star this week he cost his team the victory ots from Adanta were knocked out of Marion Jones, and left her to cope by cautious play in overtime. He sent the playofft in three straight by the with a "roid" pumping loser. his kicker to kick on 1st down! Idiot! Cards. 3.) Since drugs prove to be a re­ They should've taken Beasley up the curring theme in today's tradition of middle, and tried to put the ball in Stay tuned next week for the hi­ sports, it would be blasphemy not to the end zone, but "Stunning" Steve larious antics of your favorite mention the Romanian "Anabolic" dazzled us again with a bonehead call, sports idiots as they desperately | San Francisco weightliftingteam. It was not just one and another woeful loss in SE Thanks attempt to outdo their top five or two members that were disquali­ Steve, you the man! choices of sports scum. Our prom­ fied from the team, but the whole Ro­ 5.) To conclude the top five, we ise to you readers is this. With the manian weightlifting team was dis­ must pay our respect to the Atlanta number of idiots out there, there qualified from the Olympics for abuse Braves. Ted Turner, Jane Fonda, an­ will never be a shortage of fillers FOGHORTHE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCNO of steroids. So basically to break it noying pitching staff, i.e. John Rocker, for our list of losers.

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In 1996, only 1.15 mil­ tention between 1993-98 gave them ASSISTANT SPORTSWEEK EDITOR lion fans came to the ballpark in a a chance to develop a grade A farm Comeback in I will start this week by apolo­ span of 81 home dates. Here in 2000, system. Superstar 1st baseman Ja­ gizing for any offensive reference 1.729 million attended the miracle son Giambi and stud ace Tim to the integrity of Los Angeles and on 7000 Coliseum Way. Hudson started from the bottom its people regarding last week's ar­ Miracle? Oakland has a team and worked themselves up, to go Victory ticle. I got carried away with the payroll of only $31 million, among along with star shortstop Miguel rivalry between the Dodgers and the bottom five in baseball, and con­ Tejada, leftfielder BenGrieve, 3rd From Back Page Giants and I apologize once again sists of the youngest playoff team in baseman Eric Chavez, and if I offended anyone. 2000. You try competing against centerfielder Terrance Long. The up After the first goal the Dons to clear numerous LMU scor­ laced LMU goaltender Jerad ing opportunities. On this note, lets give praise to teams like the Yankees, who come and coming left-handed starter Bailey with more shots than Bay Area baseball as a whole. into Oakland for the division series Barry Zito has quickly developed The final incident that oc­ he could turn away. While the Gi­ with a payroll into a quality, big-game pitcher Oak­ curred, with less than four ants have been full of experi­ land can rely on in key situations. Ben Stuart barely missed a minutes remaining in this shot that would have given the heated competition, was a receiving most enced veterans Led by an offense that relies Dons the edge at 62:59. His scuffle that ensued by the USF of the acco­ at a cost of $103 more on the home run than any­ While the Giants attempt was followed by a Josh goal. Luckily, cooler heads lades, I'd like to million. Oak­ one, Oakland racked up 239 round- Hanson breakaway that went prevailed, and there were no give a huge have been receiving land plays in one trippers, second in the AL behind slightly wide of the LMU goal. ejections from this intense round of ap­ the most of the of the smallest the Blue Jays of Toronto. They also The match. USF plause to the baseball cities in rank third in team earned run av­ accolades, I'd like to Dons had East Bay and the country erage with 4.58 clip. Oakland, closed out the yet another their beloved give a huge round of (pop. 369,161), picked by most to end in third or final minutes close call off "I think that if we Oakland Ath­ applause to the East and not only fourth place in the west, held first in this game, of a corner letics. Finishing that, but have to place for only three days this sea­ play our best, we and held on to Bay and their beloved kick from 91-70, the A's compete with son. They were the last three days can beat anybody the stellar vic­ Oakland Athletics. Sturm. tory, 2-1 over won their 11th the Giants and of the season. in the conference." division title their new sta­ Santome's the LMU Li­ While such individuals stick he a der —Gerard Hylkema ons. since coming to dium as well. out like AL MVP candidate Jason Their stadium, by the way, all 32 grazed the FORWARD Beginning the East Bay in 1968. 45,606 Giambi (.333 Avg., 43 HR, 137 post, and • conference years of it going on 33, is currently RBI) and Cy Young candidate Tim screaming fans watched Oakland the keeper play with a wm the 12th oldest park in the Ameri­ Hudson (20-6 record, 4.14 ERA), defeat the Texas Rangers 3-0 to win turned Hylkema's follow away. is a big morale boost for the can League (out of 14) and 25th in it's all about team around this the American League's western di­ Finally, at 78:40, Tim Dons. Forward Josh Hanson the majors (out of 30). Of teams clubhouse. Like many great vision for the first time since 1992. Garlick sent a drop shot into was pleased with the team's with the oldest parks, starting with teams, the A's of 2000 and beyond How Oakland accomplished this the penalty box that freshman level of play. "This was one of Oakland, three have not signed a have a very special bond not seen feat is why praise should head in Josh Hanson headed in for the our best games, and we'll con­ contract for a new one. Two of those very often in sports, especially to­ their direction. go ahead goal. tinue to get better throughout teams are the Yankees and A's. day with free agency and constant Much like Candlestick Park, pre­ USF tried to put an insur­ conference play." Only 3 years ago, Oakland let go player movement. They play with vious holdings for Giants home ance point on the board, but After the match, Forward of its heart and soul when Mark utmost chemistry and passion to games, Network Associates Coli­ a Tim Garlick free kick, set just Gerard Hylkema was McGwire left for St. Louis. It was an­ go along with a blue-collar type seum (A.K.A. Oakland Coliseum or out of the penalty box, sailed optimisic in his comments. "I other case of small-market teams work ethic. As I was watching the "The Net") doesn't attract fans. Al just over the goal. Sturm also think that if we play our best, unable to compete, thus letting the A's celebrate their victory on my Davis turned beautiful green grass put one last shot at the LMU we can beat anybody in the star go as we've seen so often lately 13-inch TV in the comfort of my behind the bleachers into luxury keeper that was turned away conference." The WCC is tra­ (i.e. Marlins and Padres firesales, Gillson Hall dorm room, Oakland boxes and football seats, which get by an unforgiving goalpost. ditionally one of the nation's Barry Bonds leaving Pittsburgh, manager Art Howe told A's game used about as often as the hand- Flawless defense was what toughest soccer conferences, Pedro Martinez to Boston from announcer Ray Fosse amidst the cranked phone. Since "urbanizing" secured the win for the Don's, and this year is no exception. Montreal to name a few). The Oak­ cheers, screams, and champagne, the Coliseum, attendance has slid with Spaulding turning every The road to the NCAA tour­ land faithful have sadly, perhaps hap­ that "this is the worst Oakland considerably. In 1995, only LMU shot away in the second nament will not be easy, but pily seen what McGwire has done team you'll see in a long time." 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OCTOBER 12,2000 VOLUME 97, ISSUE 4 The Determined Dons Overtake LMU Dons use their heads in a rivet­ Last Wee ing 2-1 triumph over Lions Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Chad Mahalich low card was assessed to USF 3 USF 3 SPORTSWEEK STAFFWRITER Dominican 0 Gonzaga 2 Garlick of USF at 25:20, and a The University of San pair was split between Andres USD 1 St. Mary's 3 Francisco's men's soccer team Murriagui and Arturo Torres USF 6 USF' 0 won 2-1 against the Loyola of LMU. USF 2 Volleyball Marymount Lions this past The Dons had a couple of th LMU 1 Santa Clara 15 17 15 Friday night, October 6 , in the scoring opportunities by Gabe USF' 1015 9 Don's first conference match, Sturm as the first half was earning coach Nogoesco his coming to a close. The first 542nd career victory. came on a slightly wide at­ The game opened up with tempt at 37:40 into the game, Numbers aggressive play on both ends of and Sturm had another close the ball. LMU forward Spen­ call at 39:40. cer Reeves shot a bullet of the Approaching the end of the post that almost gave the Lions half, Jaret Asuncion of LMU 25 an early advantage. Also early scored with a quick header past Number of times that the reigning in the first, Michael Erusch of Spaulding 41:29 into the con­ World Champion New York LMU blew another scoring op­ test. The momentum shifted portunity on a free kick from towards LMU, and they spent Yankees have won the World just outside the penalty box. the closing minutes of the half Series. This year they are back in The USF defense, led by Tim nestled in Don territory. the playoffs in hopes ofuping that Garlick, Scott Spaulding and LMU dominated the first number to 26. Jorge Santome, held tight half of play, but it was all Dons through the pummeling LMU for the closing 45:00 of play. offense in the first half. Gerard Hylkema of the The intensity continually Dons got things started on a 609 mounted throughout the half, goal at 54:04, assisted by Bjorn and the game was becoming a Lier, to tie the match. MARIA JIMENEZ/FOGHORN Rushing yards in six games this very a physical contest. A yel­ Dons: Page 15 Dons defeat LMU, Tiberiu Marinescu charges downfield. year by San Francisco 49ers' running back Charlie Garner, best in the NFL. Despite his indi­ Soccer and So Much More... vidual greatness, the 49ers have a record of 2-4. Jonathan Martinez her to play. choice at Saint Mary's High of work... but it's something I Spiker is in her second year of School. have to do... it's worth it." SPORTSWEEK EDITOR playing soccer for the University Aside from athletics, Spiker is Spiker chose the University of The University of San Fran­ of San Francisco. As a freshman still a normal student here at the San Francisco for some noble rea­ $43,664 cisco Lady Don's soccer team is a she took on a lot of responsibility University of San Francisco, ex­ sons. First, she said that she knew much-improved squad from a for a first year player. She played cept for one thing. Spiker, unlike she would get a good education Winning bid for a stuffed 'Fatso year ago. This can be attributed in all 20 games, 17 of those in many students, is enrolled in the in a small classroom setting. She the Fat-arsed Wonbat,y the unoffi­ to a more experienced and uni­ which she started. Dual-Degree program. Her pro­ wanted do be in a diverse area. She cial Sydney Games mascot, in fied team. One of the regular Spiker is from Manteca, Cali­ gram offers a teaching credential also mentioned that San Francisco starters on this revamped squad fornia, a city north of Sacramento. for the state of California, a Mas­ was a great place to live in. She Olympic Aid's online charity is sophomore midfielder Mary She attended Manteca High ters degree in Education and a also wanted to play soccer as well. auction. Spiker. School her freshman year of high Bachelors degree in Sociology, all USF provided all those desires and Spiker was born on November school and then attended Saint in five years. Most people couldn't so she chose to attend college and 24,1980. No sooner was she born Mary's High School for the re­ handle a Dual-Degree, let alone become a Lady Don. This Week did she start playing soccer, which maining three years. In high doing that while play soccer on the When Spiker isn't doing a mil­ she began playing at the age of school, she was a three-time all- collegiate level. Spiker responded lion things at once, she likes to just Men's Soccer eight, a sport her parents wanted San Joaquin Athletic Association with a laugh, "Yeah, it takes a lot hang out with the team. One thing she said that she always liked at Oregon St. about soccer was, "the team as­ Sun. Oct. 15 @ J p.m. pect." She likes being apart of a group of people who are reaching toward a common goal of fun and Women's Soccer excellence. Spiker also enjoys going to at Pepperdine* the beach, to be out in the sun Fri. Oct. 13 @ 3p.m. and have a good time. Further­ at Loyola Marymount* more she likes going to clubs to dance, although she hasn't been Sun. Oct. 15 @ 2p.m. to one in quite a while. She also vs. Stanislaus St. treasures sleeping (probably Wed. Oct. 18 @ 7p.m. more than a lot of us). And if you haven't noticed, you can catch her at the front desk of Gillson, as she works there on Women's Volleyball occasion. vs. San Diego* Spiker is a wonderful person, Fri. Oct. 13 @ 7p.m. with the athleticism and intellect to be a very successful woman. vs Saint Mary's* Her dedication to academics and Sat. Oct. 14 @ 7p.m. sports is unsurpassed and she is surely a person to look up to. Throughout the year, the Cross Country SportsWeek section of the Fog­ horn will be interviewing players Santa Clara Invitational on our Dons and Lady Dons at Santa Clara sports teams. Keep reading the Sat. Oct. 14 @ 9 a.m. SportsWeek section, as well as the IONATHAN MARTINEZ/KXillORN rest of the Foghorn. More stu­

' Denotes that game is a WCC match A casual day for Lady Don Mary Spiker. dent-athlete profiles are to come.