WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

DECEMBER E PULSE Edition 1998 OF LYNN UNIVERSITY 3601 North Military Trail Boca Raton, Florida 33431-5598 Pros share career tips as part of Super Bowl

By CARISSA BOHEM panelists jobs and responsibilities. Academics Editor The program began with a 20- Focusing on careers in sports, minute video and introduction of the lecturers spoke about event manage­ panelists: Sue Robichek. NFL Direc­ ment and sports marketing to stu­ tor of Special Events; Fudge Browne, dents. The National Football League Community Relations Director for presented the Super Bowl XXXIll lec­ the Miami Dolphins; Steve Brauner, ture series Nov. 17. Group Sales Manager for Pro Player The NFL started this lecture se­ Stadium; and Helene DeVries, Vice ries three years ago at Arizona State President/Account Supervisor for University which was the ftrst year Millsport, LLC. the Super Bowl was held on a col­ The guests spoke about the paths lege campus. Two other colleges were they took to get the jobs they now chosen in south Florida as part of this have starting with their internships. series this year: the University of Following the lecture, students and Miami and Nova Southeastern Uni­ faculty members asked questions. versity. Each person in attendance re­ "It was an informative lecture and ceived a raffle ticket, water bottle definitely a good experience for with the NFL logo, and a Super Bowl people interested in the sports indus­ fast facts sheet. The drawing took try," said Jason Perr, communications place after the question and answer major. period in the program. An official Presentation was part of the Suc­ Super Bowl XXXIll football and hel­ cess Speakers series which attracts met telephone were raffled. Photo by STEFANO PAPALEO leaders from various industries to The event was recorded for the ·NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!!!! share their experiences and advice. Doyle Enterprenaurial Video Library. Women win the NCAA soccer final by defeating Sonoma State, 3-1. Katie Katzmark Students gained an insight into the is named offensive MVP of the NCAA Tournament. See story Page 12• . 1 INSIDE ,._ CELEBRATION i~ Holiday Gala marks season, end of semester By KATIE ACTON band playing a variety of music including Gi1l said. "Even without liquor being served at News Editor ·swing, and top 40 songs. 'The Holiday Gala the dance we felt it was important to have trans­ The time has come to celebrate the is a big deal, and we try and put as much into portation provided for the students because some holidays, and the end of fust semester with an it as we can," said junior David Gill, presi­ people do choose to drink before the dance." Greek Week! evening of dancing../ood, and limou!ljnes. dent of KOR which sponsored the event. More than 100 students attended. "I think the '.. . '' " Fun and Games The annual Holiday-Gala was an event that The 11-member organizational commit­ Holiday Gala is always a success because it gives PageS gave students the ~nity t&-&-ess their· tee chose "Winter Wonderland" to be the people an opportunity to dress their best, dance best for a night at m-g"oliday'Iiin.,-J?ec II , theme. Tickets were shaped as snowflakes; the night away and be swept away in a limo," said ACADEMICS • • • • • • • • • • 3 The Gala began with limousine rides from blue and silver decorations ftlled the room. Gala Coordinator Danie1le Hanoud CALENDAR ••••••••••• 5 the Freiburger bench to 'the Holiday Inn on According to Gill, the Gala has been he~d . The dance ended sending students home to ENTERTAINMENT. • • • • • 9-10 Glades Rd. For $15 a person or $25 per couple, for at least 10 years. This year a few changes bedat midnight. "I enjoyed the evening very FEATURE • • • • • • • • • • • 5-Y students were served a catered formal sit-down were made such as having a live band in­ much," said senior Jennifer Preston. "It was nice INTERNATIONAL • • • • • • • • 4 dinner of salmon or stuffed chicken. stead of a DJ, limousine service to and from to have the opportunity to get dressed up and see NEWS BRIEFS ••••••••• 2 After the meal the dancing began with the the school and removal of the alcoholic bar. everyone having fun. They did a good job orga­ OPINION ••••••••••••• 8 music from Jupiter band, 5th Ave, a six-piece "We did have a bar this year, a soda bar!" nizing the event." SPORTS ••••••••••• 11-12 Page 2 • THE PuLSE • December 1998 NEWS NEWS BRIEFS · Graduates Talent Show raises Music Bingo rewards music buffs wait to march funds for transfers H you think you know a lot about was on it. Hit was, they marked it By MATTHEW BERNSTEIN music, you would have been put to off. The frrst person to get four in a Staff Writer By ALERO EDODO the test if you participated in this row, up or down, across, diagonally Universities have different gradu­ Staff Writer game that tested your musical or four comers won. ation traditions. Lynn University Talented students and staff per­ knowledge. Music Video Bingo held There were other music-related holds one formal graduation cer­ formed at the fifth annual show, Nov. 18 in the auditorium, attracted contests going on during Music emony per year. Thus theeligible held Nov. 4. The event allowed about 50 students, staff and faculty. Video Bingo. For example, partici­ graduates in December will not walk students to share their talents with Like regular bingo, participants pants had to name 10 artists who down the aisle until May 8, 1999. the audience. had a card with several squares. But had a food as the title of their group. The graduation ceremony is held Mike Ched won the frrst place instead of having squares with num­ The frrst person to come up with on campus in the deHoernle Sports prize of $100 for singing the soc­ bers on them this game had squares the answer won. Needless to say Cultural Center. One of the high­ cer song. Botswana dancers won with artists' song titles on them. there was more than one way to lights is a prominent guest speaker $50 for performing a traditional Af­ "It was a lot of fun," senior Jen­ win. who gives the commencement rican dance, and Ray Jocomo won Photo by KARl GONSKA nifer Weingerg said, "I hope to see it Full length and single CDs and speech before students receive their the third prize for a song abOut the Kenrood Sterling, stage name '~ool again next semester." candy were prizes that were given diplomas. the university. Daddy:' pedormsandMCstbeevent. Participants first watched a mu­ out to the winners. 'The games were Before graduation students must Craig Rinker, students activi­ sic video then looked on~their card great; people were so into the ac­ make an appointment with Maria ties coordinator, said the main pur­ and socialization. "But hopefully it to see if the artist and the song title tivities," David Chandler said. Garcia in the Registrar's Office. She pose of the show was entertainment was educational too," he said. reviews each transcript and verifies each checklist to confrrm that stu­ Junior Julie dents meet graduation requirements. Morazand Intramurals crown winners "I will never forget the enthusi­ transfer Students who played this semes­ Garr and Ray Jacomo. asm of the crowd and how happy and student Pam ter in intramurals participated in an This team also beat fall's win­ excited I was to be there," said Rutter come awards, pizza party Dec. 9. ning intramural team 59-7. Marisa Volante, a senior in education in third place Intramural football and bowling The second place football team who attended a previous ceremony. for their act. · teams received the following awards. was Hector "Negron and Edwin Florida Atlantic University hosts Photo by KARl In football, the first place team in­ Caraballo's team. three graduation ceremonies per GONSKA cluded Doug Pound, Darren The first place bowing team year: May, August and December. The Dleveland;Anthony Pancine, Jeff were the Lane Brains which in­ possibility of a December graduation John, Junes Konschack, Matty cluded Schuylee Schieffelen, Phil was brought up to administration but isan . G ai ampcsti, Jon and Dan . an answer has not been received. ARE Editing ENTE class learns By MATHEW BERNSTEIN director, She encourages the students Staff Writer to utilize current publications, com­ field lesson Career expositions, employer pany literature and videotapes sup­ panels and internship programs are plied by prospective employers. By SHELBIE LYNN only a few of the events the Center "These are valuable resources and Staff Writer for Career Development hosts for materials in assisting students and International Communication's alumni and students. alumni in conducting a bona fide job class, Video Editing took a field trip Located on the first floor of Trin­ search," she said. to a state-of-the-art production and ity Hall, the center provides access By visiting the CCD students are post production facility last month. to state-of-art-technology which as­ provided the opportunity to explore BRT, Broadcast, Radio and Televi­ sist in a competitive job search. Per- the various career programs available sion welcomed the students with a . sonnel helps in developing and in their field of study. tour of the facility. evaluating career pllpl.S for both stu­ The CCD hosts numerous resource "I thought it was a wealth of innova­ Photo by SHELBIE LYNN dents and alumni planing for career representatives from Platinum Televi­ tive and cutting edge technology," At theBroadcast Radio Television (BRT) production house, Jon TimbreU, development in today's job market. sion Group, Humana Healthcare, said Junior Alex Arnott. Abby Suazo and Geo Velez learn about the non -linear editing system from Resume referral surveys are NatiOnsBank. General Investment and BRT produces mostly corporate Production Director Todd Burns. The field trip was part of the television provided for positions which fit the Development, Cultural Access World­ and industrial videos, commercials editing curriculum. profile of students who have left a wide, Taco Bell Corp. and First Union and infomercials such as psychic copy of their resume in the resume National Bank. reader's network. communications student, Jon now, the better off your going to be;' bank. The CCD offers opportuni­ Currently the CCD is coordinating Producfi.on Director Todd Burns Timbrell. _said Johnson. "Time is money in this ties for employers to recruit students student/alumni interviews with J. Ivan led the students to the warehouse to One of BRT's editors, Kelly business. The key is to be fast, effi­ and alumni on campus. Resort and Club, WetSeal/Contempo, show them the BRT mobile unit. This Johnson showed students their non­ cient, and nice. It all comes down to Students utilize the opportuni­ Breakers Palm Beach, four Seasons vehicle allows video crews to video­ linear system called the Media-l 00. personality." ties for interviews at school accord­ Resort and Boca Grove Plantation. tape events and edit it live on the This editor is similar to the new Avid Overall students got a chance to ing to the information provided in Because interview slots for Fall spot. digital editor that the communica­ view all aspects of post production the data material filed with the cen­ '98 On-Campus Recruitment are lim­ "It was really exciting to view tions department just recently re­ including video editing, audio edit­ ter. ited, students are encouraged to con­ their mobile truck because their ceived. Johnson gave students tips ing, graphics, and animation. As for "This is a popular program and tact the CCD for interviewing appoint­ equipment is very similar to the on editing as well as tips on the busi­ the most important piece of advice, the students take advantage of this ments at ext: 7287 to speak with Co­ equipment that we are getting in the ness. Johnson says, "Expect the unex­ service to further their career plan­ ordinator, Dana Kahan, or Director, communications department," said "The more time you put into ~t pected." ing;' said Louise Sundermeier CCD Louise Sundermeier. ACADEMJ;CS December 1998 • THE PuLSE • Page 3

.. COLLEG-IATE""NOTES.- ·- - -- -.------~ ------.- - ---~----...... ------·--- -- '::- . ....~ . - - Annenberg Grant provides Academic Profile more 'dollars·for scholars' helps determine By ALERO EDODO scientists but our kids only score av­ how college Staff Writer erage on standarized tests in math . Faculty members work .to im­ and science." can Improve_ prove education, and the Annen­ With this aid, Lynn will train burg Grant will help them achieve teachers to create a strategy to help By HEIDI COHEN this goal. public school students, K-12, in­ Staff Writer· Lynn's School of Education crease both math and science scores The Academic Profile takes a received $25,000 to develop ma­ as well as acquire learning skills. look at student's writing levels, terials which will provide "a sys­ Research for the program is be­ math, reading and thinking skills tematic change to the school sys­ ing completed through the Internet. and gives faculty an opportunity tem," said Richard Cohen, educa­ According to Professor Cohen, the to apply them to the core curricu­ tion professor. "This country has program should be completed in nine lum. the greatest mathematicians and months. Photo by SIMON VAINRUB The tests are given initially to DEADLINE Daniel Rosenstein, Matt Langlois and Katie Acton explain campus publi­ students randomly. Then the test College to print cations to a-visitor at the Activities Fair during Open House, Nov. 14. is administered to the same stu­ Photography dents every two years for a com­ literary magazine parison. Quest is the campus literary and Artwork Prospective students· visit Lynn About 431 students are ex­ magazine organized by the stu­ Due December 18 By KATIE ACTON of admission. Students from 25 clubs pected to take the test this year. "I dents and faculty and wil be avail­ Freiburger Office News Editor talked about college activities. want to thank the students for par­ able in March. Prospective students and parents The second Open House wl.ll be ticipating and doing their very The journal features art work, were invited to tour the campus, talk Dec 29, and admission officials ex­ best," said Marie Caputi, director short stories, poems and essays sub­ should be turned in to the Freibuger to students and visit an activities fair, pect more visitors. Sullivan says he of institutional research. "I want mitted by students and staff. office by Dec. 18. Poetry and prose. Nov.14. hopes that local students will volun­ them to feel good about school­ "Quest is a great opportunity has already been selected. One hundred people attended, teer their help over the break. ing." to enrich college experiences, and "In my opinion, one of the great­ including 44 students from 12 states. "We measure our success whether The profile is used to deter­ we are hoping to create a wide est treasures in the world is the abil­ Actually 19 students applied to the people leave happy, satisfied and mine where the students are aca­ range of creativity on campus," said ity to express one's 1 l!s; Quest 1 -r i t a a_ more n wl d a ~." e · · • ·· L d~:ml a r. m lh~ _,, L){) Andrea Best, student editor. helps us do just that," said writer "The activities fair was a big suc­ feedback from visitors was good." can do to better the curriculum Artwork and photography Joconde "Sunny" Smith. cess," said James Sullivan, director The last Open House is March 13. and services. Guest speakers share Internship Department business experiences provides unique jobs

By TANYA CAMBIO from real people and real experi­ ByRYAN AUCOIN skills~ but participated in the busi­ Editor ences" Staff Writer ness. The senior is currently research­ RYAN AUCOIN Linda Sandlema.t), former presi­ The inception of the Internship ing ways Seagram's can effectively Staff Writer dent for Robert Brian associates department this semester has helped avoid the Y2K computer problem. Professionals visit and share thefr whose account responsibilities in­ students fmd useful and sometimes "This has been a great experience," experiences with students in several cluded American Express and unique worki,ng experience. he said. "I really can't imagine a bet­ different departments on campus. Nabisco, succeeded her husband and Marines Duarte, a senior manage­ ter way to learn than by being right Since early November, . students explained the importance of creativ­ ment major, decided to intern at the there in the field." in Eldon Bernstein's advertising ity in advertising. Gordon Bushell, Royal Company's Lan'Y's Giant Subs The Internship Department has class have listened to experienced former chairman and CEO for the in Lake Worth. Duarte decided she assisted 18 students in finding work advertising executives lecture to William Estey Company, one of the Photo by SHELBIE LYNN could best utilize experience them. The list of guest speakers lookS world's largest advertising agencies, Frank Eberling speaks to students her talents in a this semester. like a list of the Who's Who in 20th and Jordan Krimstein, retired Execu­ in the Writing for the Electronic smaller business Catherine think it's been a Century Advertising. tive Art Director of Campbell Mithun Media class. environment Kustner, direc­ Gary Malloch, Advertising and a are quizzed regularly on all material which has the po­ I strong start. tor of intern­ former president well-known inter­ covered in class. tential to grow. ships, said Catherine Kustner, director of Cheesebrough­ 've learned more in this national artist, Frank Eberling, winner of an "I felt that by she's "confi- Ponds (Vaseline, class than any other. ended the lecture Emmy, five Telly's, the prestigious working in a new dent and ex­ I series. Cine/Golden Eagle Award and Best cited about expanding the depart­ Q-tips, VIcks) and business with little name recognition Faberge cosmet­ "Not only do Documentary award at the 1992 Fort I could get involved in that opera­ ment." Eventually, all internships Ray Jacomo, senior ics, began the se­ they teach, they Lauderdale Film Festival, visited Ed tion," she said. "I didn't want to be will go through her department e~­ ries of lectures entertain," said se­ Reardon's Writing for Electronic answering phones or stapling pages cept those in mortuary science and with an insightful week-long study nior Raymond Jacomo. "I've learned Media class. together all day." After research and education. on market strategies and planning. more in this class than in any other. Eberling spoke about the reali- market planning, she created a pro­ "I think it's been a strong start," Ne~t, Robert Sandelman, the man The information they're teaching us -ties of going into the film industry. motion package that increased busi­ she said. ''I'm very proud of the stu­ the New York Times called "the wiz­ is practical and, when hearing their "He was an excellent speaker;' jun­ ness by $500 a day. dents and also very happy with the ard of sales promotion," explained credentials ...vital." iQI' Danielle Honoud said. "He started Johnny Barr, an accounting ma­ cooperation of the employees. the importance of sales promotion These lectures consist of each out by asking everyone in class what jor, worked for Joseph E. Seagram & The department is located in Trin­ and other related tactics. "We volun­ guest speaker teaching various top­ they wanted to do after graduation Sons, Inc. for the past semester. Barr ity Hall, Center for Career Develop­ teer our time to give back to the kids," ics relating to their respective fields. and then geared his speech toward worked within an environment of his ment. For additional information call he said. "These students get to learn Students are given assignments and each student individually." interest where he not only learned (561) 237-7228. December 1998 • THE PuLsE • Page 5 Natalie's Lunchtime Poll December With exams approaching, we asked students 'How do you handle stress?' KOR Holiday Gala, 7 p.m. Basketball Pepsi Tourney Basketball Pepsi Classic Tournament 5:3017:30 p.m. W. Basketball4 p.m. Subway Giveaway Pool Tournament 7 p.m. 2nd floor Student Center Farah St. VII W. Basketball7:30 p.m. Sophomore Bagels Giveaway Grapbic design Funeral Service Study Break Breakfast , study ahead of , take It one day "I listen to A & 10 p.m. Dining Hall time making sure I •ttaugh at stress:' at a time and try B music." M. Basketball7:30 p.m. "t don't let any­ leave time for fun •1 get in my car not to get over- thing get to me. I stressing-relieving tum on the radio Whelmed." things like being a and drive until my Residence Halls Close 5 p.m. party a Jot• Happy Holidays! OJ onWLYN" head is clear." W. Basketball Shoot-out 5:3017:30 Music, good food missing from last Jazz Coffee House W. Basketball Shoot-out By DANIEL ROSENSTEIN bunch of types of pastries that Anthony Rohac, international night is not so difficult. It was well 5:3017:30 SIMON VAINRUB are available. Coffeehouses business major. "The best thing done before and hopefully we can Staff Writers tend to bring people about it is to see students in a capture the success of the first two According to the German phi­ together socially in a relaxed environment and enjoy events. Januarv losopher, Hegel, there is no higher warm and relaxed themselves." If the organizers of this event expression of art than poetry. That environment. The student The third event, though, want to have more that are success­ M. Basketball vs. Winona is what was supposed to have been activities organizers are did not have the turnout nor ful, they need to work hard to have 2p.m. read on that Thursday but because trying to make the performance of the a success. Blaming people for not of a l&?k of advertising the jazz cof­ this a u. ones. o is nottbe · W. Basketball vs. Transylvania fee event was a bust this time monthly Simon and I thought General Motors blame the public 3p.m. around. event. "It is the evening was a when their sales go down? Does a total failure. The politician blame his constituents W. BasketbaiiiM. Basketball The aroma of coffee, the a good way only food that when he loses the election? H;ell, Pepsi 112Time Challenge playing of a guitar, the reading of for people to poetry, are some of the main get served was no! What they do is see what W. BasketbaiiiM.Basketball elements of a good coffeehouse. out ate mistakes they made and try to Pepsl112 Time Challenge The first couple of campus of biscuits. Plus, improve themselves in order not to the only drink was mess up next time. · Spring Classes begin coffeehouses went pretty well. 1lrir The frrst event was during house and coffee and the cream ran H the organizers of the Jazz . get them involved in student out. Coffee House look at their mis- MLKHollday freshman orientation, so many activities, " said junior David They call the event "Jazz takes and make sure not to make No Classes people showed up for that one, but for second one, only 50 Carimi, vice president of SGA. Coffee House,'' but the jazz was them again, we're sure students not there, the coffee was lousy, will come and participate as long Drop/Add Over people participated. "The coffeehouse gives Usnally, there are several students the opportunity to and the artists never-showed up. as they are offered something different types of beverages and a show their talents," said senior Organizing a productive poetry worthwhile. adfdsfcvbnmkljhg Have a Happy Holiday, fdsaq ( sup pli es) k j hgfdsazxcvbnmklo remember to preregister pihuyftgtfrdeswaq provided between the school and z f mkl (rood) t As we approach the end of the semester, I hope everyone is the Holiday Inn. rfpi studying for their Next semester dfghj final exams. In student government is addition, I am urging focusing on the everyone to preregis­ parking lot situation. ter for the spring We have discussed semester now to these problems in our avoid the hassles meetings and are when you return in researching possible January. solutions. If you have To help celebrate suggestions or the holiday season a comments please Christmas Tree was speak to me or another put up outside· the Jason Laudick student body repre­ cafeteria SGA President sentative. The Holiday Gala was a Be safe and enjoy your holiday success. I hope you enjoyed the live break. I am looking forward to band and limousine services seeing you in the new year...... ~ ...... _ ~ ...... Page 4 • THE PuLSE • December 1998

INTERNATI 0 NAL POSTCARD ------iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~ By FLORIANA ACOSTA For the past six years Rauschenberger has Food and Drink StoffWriter experimented with different haircuts, tattoos, • Sauerkraut is shredded Uli Rauschenberger is a senior majoring piercings, clothing, make up and eye cabbage, salted and in International Communications. He was contacts. He says that his favorite change has fermented in its own juice. born in Bonn, Germany. This 24-year-Qld de­ been the mirror eye contacts which work as a • Bratwurst is similar to a cided to come to the United States to find a mirror and show reflection. "I like these hot dog and often served in Germany Facts job after his high school graduation. With contacts the most because they have such an a bun. Capital Bedlll no luck, he decided to enroll at Lynn. extreme effect," he said. • Spaetde is German If you have ever seen Rauschenberger Currently he combines his unique style Continent Europe pasta made with eggs. on campus, you could probably guess his with an interest in music when he dances at • Wiener Schnitzel is Population 85 millioR hobby. He enjoys altering his appearance. Enigma in West Palm Beach. His future plans German steak. " I enjoy changing certain parts of myself · are to become an artist preferably in the Language German • Beer is a very common because I get bored all the time," he said. music business. Ulrich Rauschenberger beverage served with warm Currency Deu1Bche Mark Special events, holidays, festivals meals. Some common English German Smoking Age 16 Holidays and special events in Germany ones are Warsteiner, Groovy locker are similar to those in the United States. Becks, Bittburger and Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and New Koelsch which is made in Cool Geil Median Age -38.1 Years are all celebrated in Germany. One Rau~nbergershonMr Babe Sctmitte popular celebration is.Octoberfest which is town. Wortd Population Rank 12 celebrated around the world. Kameval is held • Spaezl is a drink made Excuse Me Wie Bitte in February and is similar to Mardi Gras with from mixing Coke and Please Bitte parades and costumes. Fanta. A different holiday would be • Stolle is like a Goodnight Guten Abend Did you know? coffeecake and can be Wiedervereinigung meaning "reunification." There is no speed Whatever Glaub'ich Auch This day celebrates the falling of the Berlin filled with fruit and nuts. Wall. October 3 is the Day of Unity, June 11 is • Roestll are thinly sliced limit on some Thank You Danke Corpus Christi and November I is All Saints potatoes that are baked Gennan highways. Hallo Day. until crisp like french fries.

Senator George Mitchell shares po Northern Ireland experience of assigned country Venezuela By LISA KRAUS are offered in the spring, IR 495 an' Responsible for the peace accord Staff Writer BUS 495) or worlc with the OAS clut Calling all politicians! Now is the They will conduct background re between fighting political parties chance to do something good for the search about Venezuela, the assign~ country by becoming involved in the country. By KATIE ACTON the Protestant and Catholic citizens. Organization of American States Students will also participate iJ News Editor The Catholics are fighting for Ireland (OAS). briefings and develop expertis Senator George Mitchell visited to become a United Ireland, whereas The OAS gives students a chance about the OAS in general. Eventu Lynn Oct. 26, to speak about his po­ .the Protestants want Ireland to remain to join a club where up to 10 stu­ ally five delegates and five alternate litical history and most importantly part of the United Kingdom. dents will be assigned a country to and a reporter will be selected t' his involvement with the peace ac­ On Good Friday an agreement was represent and design specific resolu­ travel to Washington D.C. cord in Northern Ireland. made between the United States and tions on areas of political matters that "All of these things will mandat Mitchell, who retired from a 14- eight parties of the Irish Government. would be effective such as economic, that they spend a lot of time devel year career in the Senate in 1994, was 'There has to be a general commit- education, cultural or social. oping expertise and professionalisr appointed by ment between "We are trying to open it up to as as well as understanding from a pro President both sides to many majors as we can so we have a cess of viewpoint," Cheek-Milb Clinton to be make it worlc" good cross section," said Katherine said. special advi­ ~rA h~§l 1ft be a general said Senator Cheek-Milby, one of the faculty ad­ Officers elected at a recent mee1 sor to the ~between both Qeorge visers. Thomas Becker is the other ing include President - Deann President of sides to make it work. Mitchell. faculty adviser and Sheila Sheppard­ Canedo, Vice president - Safiyy the United On May Sciarra is the administrative adviser. Hosein, Secretary - Maribel Rod As part of the Frontiers of Global­ States and the George Mitchell 22, 1998 the Students who are interested riguez, and Treasurer-Eduard, Secretary of entire island ization lecture series, Senator should take the classes (two courses Zbinden. . State for eco- voted for the George Mitchell spoke to students nomic initia- first time in and staff about his part in the tive in Ireland, in 1995. 80 years, 85 percent of all those ~ho peach accord in Ireland. Don't let this sign For the past three years Mitchell voted said "yes" towards the peace has resided in Ireland and is currently agreement. who had lost his pregnant wife, 18- block your future. meditated the peace accord in North­ The latest disaster to happen in year-<>ld daughter, and mother-in-law ern Ireland. Ireland, was the terrorist bomb set off all in the blast," said Mitchell. Junior Alex Amott's home is Ire­ in a small town called Oma. The blast Mitchell also s3.id that 35 percent land. "Mitchell was an interesting killed 95 people, and injured hun­ of all men in Ireland never have had Center for Career Development speaker," he said. "He did his job dreds. a job, and that becoming gunmen Located at the first floor of Trinity well." Mitchell spoke about his visit to gives them pay and status, contrib­ Residence Hall uting to all the violence seen in The problems in Ireland have Oma with President Clinton, after the Monday- Friday from 9 a.m to 5'p.m been going on for centuries between disaster occurred. "I spoke to a man Northern Ireland. Page 6 • THE PuLSE • December 1998 FEATURE 'Shotgun' wedding ends week of activities By NATALIE SMITH do WaterWars; it was my favorite into a bucket held by two other par- "We really used this event as accomplished as 68 peopl~ donated. Feature Editor event from last year," said junior ticipants. more of a planning committee to es- To finish off the week, 40 Greeks hat do basketball, J-ello, Noah Fishkoff. "It was so funny watching Col- tablish a scholarship dessert recep- and their dates dressed up and went W and a wedding all have in Wixted lawn hosted the Greek leen beat everyone again at an eating tion," said Stephanie Carulli, Greek to Fort Lauderdale aboard a privately Olympics which Advisor. ''We hope to make chartered boat. The theme of the common? The 2nd Annual Greek Week would be the answer. consisted of the fol- this a tradition every cruise was a shotgun wedding with The week kicked off Nov. 15 lowing events: J- semmester." · the idea that the Greek King and with a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament ello eating contest, Thursday participants Queen would then marry. bed races, raced tricycles, competed in open to all students. Registration was supersoaker apple a 4-legged race and were fi- free and T-shirts were given to all Arter hours of dancing to the players. challenge and the nally challenged to a tog-o- music of DJ Felix Shtayner, the win­ water balloon sling war over the Student Ceriter The winning team was Michael ner of Greek Week, Pi Lambda Phi, shot. lake. was announced. The Greek King Bridges, Edwin Caraballo and Hec~ ParticipantS tor Negron who earned a $10Q. "I from Pi Lambda Phi, Rudy Samalot were reqtri.l'ed to loved having a chance to play my fa- The fraternities com­ and the Greek Queen from Sigma suck J-ello through • vorite sport with friends and possi­ peted against each other as Sigma Sigma, Natalie Smith, were a straw from two bly win money, I even got a free did the sororities fot the tug­ announced, crowned and then 'mar­ cups. Then, they shirt," said freshman Adell Alvarez, o-war. "It was fun compet­ ried.' The cruise ended at midnight had to make a bed in communications major. ing against other groups. It and so did the annual Greek Week. a timely fashion. Heavy storms caused the cancel­ felt like it made our group The following groups participated Apples were placed lation of WaterWars which was closer," said Todd Simmons. in this years events: Theta Xi, Pi on the heads of four Colleen Lynch, Tri-Sigma, wins the j-ello eating contest for A Blood Drive in the au­ Lambda Phi, Sigma Sigma Sigma, scheduled for Monday at the pool. "I the second year. Competing against her was Noah Fishkoft', partici- ditorium was held on Friday Sorority Interest Group, and Frater­ was disappointed Theta Xi and Nick Chaikin, Pi Lambda Phi. that as the Greeks philanthropy nity Interest Group. The purpose of pants and one contest!" said sophomore Chris event. A DJ supplied the music, while Greek Week is to promote unity ·member had to Souris, hospitality major. the blood bank supplied the pizza and within Greek organizations and the shoot the apple off Greeks with a grade point aver­ snacks, as well as, T-shirts and beanie Greek system as a whole. -with a supersoaker age (taken from Spring '98 semes­ blood drops for donors. A drawing During lunch and dinner of the watergun. Finally, ter) were invited to attend a scholar­ for prizes such as gift certificates to week, voting for Greek King and Greeks had to ship dessert on Wednesday at the movies, local restaurants and salons Queen took place. This raised over sling water bal­ Christine Room patio. A a variety of was held. The goal for this year's $200 which will be used to adopt an loons backwards tiesserts, coffee and soda were pro­ drive was to exceed 40 people who unfortunate family during the holi- over their heads vided. gave blood last year. This goal was day season. REEK WEEK

Photos by STEPHANIE CARULLI Sorority interest group members end up in the lake during the tog-o-war.

t was fun competing against other groups. It felt like it made our group closer."

Rudy Samalot and Natalie Smith were crowned the second anual Greek King and Queen. Anthony Rohac recovers after the bed races on Freiburger lawn. December 1998 • THE PULsE • Page 7

Mike Passafiume Kendrick English

legs and arms workout, learn how to By SHELBIE LYNN everyday and picks him up when he Strannahan High and tackled Pine ther took me right in as if I were eat, brush my teeth, simple stuff," En­ Staff Writer is ready to go home. On the week­ Crest's fullback, Ned Hunt. This his son. He made sure my insur­ glish said. Two students always take ends, Passafiume and David go to wasn't the frrst tackle English ever ance company cooperated and he Before the accident English was their ''wheeis" with them on cam­ the YMCA to work out. made, but unfortunately, it was the is also the president of my trust right handed, but after pus. Kendrick English and Mike fund." Passafiume is the number ~·lliJ•• Iiflfi~------~~ therapy his left hand was Passafiume are in wheelchairs for one fan of the Chicago Bulls. Ill Walking along side English is stronger and has now be­ different reasons. Although he is not physically TYrone Williams who was hired come his dominant side. Mike Passafiume able to pl~y basketball, he is through a home health care He kept up with his He is from Chicago, He loves actively involved with the agency to help him go through schoolwork in the hospi­ Basketball and his name is Mike. Lynn team. He helps out the daily actj.vities. tal with the of a tutor. No, It's not Michael Jordan, but "I am there 1n tlie morniilg tb players and goes to all the He stayed positive and his biggest fan, Michael make sure he is dressed, ready for games and practices to learn motivated through the Passafiume. school and in high spirits. That's more about the game and feel support of his close You may have seen him whiz my job;' Williams said. the excitement. friends, family, and his past you while walking on cam­ Williams and English have "They have taught me a girlfriend at the time. pus in his brown velvet seat and become close friends during the great deal about the game," he When he was released, En­ emerald green motorized cart. time they spen3' together. They said. "I see what it takes to be glish returned to school in Passafiume was born with cere- even go out together on the week­ a winning team." time for gradnight, his se­ -bral palsy, and in 20 years, has ends on Williams' off time. Passifiume's biggest nior prom, graduation and lived almost like everyone elSe. Although he loves Williams' dream is to become a basket­ other senior activities. "My parents pushed me to be company, English hopes to get ball coach for a high school "I got a chance to re­ like everyone else," Passafiume his own hand-controlled van that or college team. Although he unite with my friends but said. "They had confidence in will allow him to drive the van will never be able to play the it was a little different be­ me and pushed me to go to a nor­ with his hands and arms. He says game himself, he wants to cause I couldn't enjoy mal school." this will allow him to live a more share his knowledge and love things like everyone else," Passafiume went to a special independent Jifestyle. for the game to others. English said. "It was ex­ school with normal kids until the His biggest goal is to walk Despite his disability, citing to be there, but it third grade. Because kids can be again, which he feels confidant Passafiume says that he has a wasn't what it would have cruel, you would think he would about. '1 will walk again one dll.y. good life and is very lucky. been if I didn't get in­ have a hard time making friends, I know it." He also says that he may not jured." but Passafiume said, although he . be able to do everything his Dealing with.------;-----, stood out in his motorized cart, friends can, he certainly ap­ the injury is an ev­ he didn't have any problems at preciates what he can do. eryday struggle for all. "I feel this is the way it is Kendrick, but the "People thought it was kind and I can't change it,"Passifiume last support of his family and of neat because they never have "I made a tackle and collided said. friends helps him stay posi­ seen anything like it." Kendrick English with a fuilback which broke my neck tive. After the accident the Originally from Deltona, FL, and paralyzed me form the neck It was a moment that changed community pulled together to Passifiume is in his second year his life. The last football game he'd down," English said. ll!ise money for English's edu­ at Lynn. Although the first year ever play. You've probably seen him Doctors classify this injury as a cation. The community raised was a little tough, he says this tiding around campus in his motor­ Quadriplegic C4-5 which leaves En­ over $80,000 and was put in a year is much better. ized cart. But·unlike Michael glish with no feeling below his chest trust fund set up by the father He lives off campus with his and only limited feeling throughout Passafiume his disability happened of the boy. Kendrick tried to cousin, David Kratz who came only a few years ago. his arms. After the accident English tackle. from Passifiume's hometown, was hospitalized for five months and On October13, 1995, Kendrick "Ned suffered a fractured Chicago, to help him with the went through intensive therapy two English, a sophomore at the time hip and we are close friends things he can't do by himself. times a day. was playing in a football game. En­ now," English said. "His fa- Kratz brings Passifiume to school glish was a middle-linebacker for "I had to go through an. inte11se Page 8 • THE PuLsE • December 1998 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL Where do I park? Students ask this question daily

H you are a sophomore, junior, or Perhaps they just keep paying off their senior, then you know how frustrat­ tickets. ing it is to fmd a.parking spot in the We have several suggestions to upperclassman lot which is between rectify this problem. H construction of Don't Step deHoernle and Trinity. There are not a new lot is out of the question for now On My enough parking spots to accommo­ then maybe security should either raise Shadow date all of these students. the ticket prices or not allow freshman You may have received a ticket for to have cars. Many colleges and parking on the sides of the parking lot universities have this policy. but, where else would you park? We Student Government has posed the hope not freshman lot. Upperclass­ idea that maybe the parking lot should Assignment: man have already gone through that be for only juniors and seniors. People as freshmen. It is much too far away What else really besides this can be Photograph: from the dorm rooms and if you are done? Until they expand the campus Shelbie Lynn not a freshman, why should you have and build a bigger parking lot, which is took this to park there? far in the future, one of these plans will picture of her Apparently many freshmen feel have to work. shadow this way too because they try to park The school must take into consider­ for basic in the lot between the two dorms. ation that when it accepts more stu­ photography They receive a $15 ticket each time dents than before, it not only has to class. they are caught; but we don't know fmd places for them to live but also how often they are caught because must find places for them to park their there are always freshman cars there. cars. nvo eme in ampus activities If there .were two graduations completes collegiate experience every graduate could attend School will be over in less than one thank the staff writers for their hard work. month. I am not talking about just for Being involved in an organization that is Graduation comes only once a ates constitutes a decent size Christmas vacation, I am talking about related to your field of study is very impor­ year, in May. What does this mean for graduation. forever for myself and many other students. I tant. It gives you hands-on experience that have been preparing for my future through­ will help you find a job. It also allows you students who are graduating in De­ Florida Atlantic University holds out college by being meet new people and develop friendships that cember? They will have to return in three graduations per year (December, involved in campus may last a lifetime. May. May and August) making it easy for activities. Of coarse this is a great excuse for graduates to attend their commence­ Being involved a vacation in sunny Florida, but what ment ceremony. We are only asking for with this paper has THE PULSE helped me a great OF LYNN UNIVERSITY if you can't get off from work? Do two ceremonies. deal. I have learntd 3601 North Military Trail you miss the event that you worked so Graduation is the day that you many leadership Boca Raton, Florida 33431-5507 hard for and spent so much money receive that piece of paper that proves qualities by being the (561) 994-0770 .on? you did it, you survived college. For Editor and Chief as 'IBnya Cambio Tanya Cambio Editor in Chief Approximately 100 students will be some students it is very important that well as improving my Editor in Chief wtiting a great deal. Katie Acton News Editor graduating at the end of the month. they attend this prestigious event so Natalie Smith Feature Editor For this I have Alyce Culpepper to thank. This is a small school and 100 gradu- why not make it as easy as possible? Benjamin Thbbs · Sports Editor Mrs. Culpepper thank you so much for And.reia Bronstein Graphics Editor everything you have done for me. I have Matt Langlois Business Manager LETTERS TO THE EDITOR learned so much from you. You are a truly Staff Members: Floriana Acosta, wonderful person and a great professor. Ryan Aucoin, Matthew Bernstein, Dear Editor, I wish 'the school would stop paying for so Carissa Boehm, Heidi Cohen, Alero Edodo, I also would like to thank my editors; Lisa Kraus, Shelbie Lynn, Uli Rauschenberger, I have been a~nding Lynn for several many new things and start replenishing you all have done a wonderful job with the Daniel Rosenstein, Simon Vainrub outdated things such as the old desks in the years as an off campus student and have paper. Katie, thank you so much for staying noticed many changes within the school, but classrooms. The Pulse of Lynn University is a student later than you had to help me edit all those publication distributed free to students and I feel there are more changes to be made. Anthony Issa, sophomore last-minute stories. Natalie, thank you for all staff. The opinions expressed are those of the The desks that are currently used in the Editor's Note students and not necessarily those of Lynn your help; I know you had a lot to do with University administrators or staff. classrooms are very uncomfortable and leave According to Greg Malfitano, vice president all your millions of activities but you always students with no room to work. An example for A.dmin-Student services,. a little is done Alyce Culpepper Adviser found a way to pull it together at the end. Stephanie Carulli Student Activities CoordinDtor of this are the rooms in the Ritter building. each summer to replenish everything that is Good luck as Editor and Chief. Andreia, you Dr. Donald E. Ross President, LyM University The desks are suited for kindergartners. It is old on campus. The desks in Ritter are in the did a great job with all the graphics this Tbe Pulse welcomes Letters to the Editor from ~ier to learn in a comfortable environment. plans for replacement in the future. year; the paper has never looked this good, people associated with Lynn University. Letters must be signed with a real name and telephone thank you. Matt, you did a wonderful job Lynn Univmity admits students of any race, color, gender, n>ligion, national and e~nic ~gin to _all the ~gbts, privileges., programs, number and are subject to editing for grammar and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Lynn Uruvenlly does n~t d!scn~n.ate on the ~as1s of _~· with our new advertising policy, now The and con~osing. Submit letters to Student Activi­ color, gender, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability or age in administration of its cduc~onal policies, admiss1on policies, Pulse is in busineSi. Finally I would like to ties. , sobolar and Joan pl0gl11111S, and athletic and or other scbool·administered programs. EN1ERTAINMENT December 1998 •1HE PULSE • Page 9 Maxi Jazz's vocals artists score on IDUSIC relax muscles, put scene in '98 listeners to sleep 1998 has proved to be a commercial year for music but still amongst the hype and MTV programming, four artists' release have stood out caught my ear. Rapper DMX, Lauryn Hill, Eagle­ Eye Cherry and Money Mark have released Review by awaited second album has albums worthy of a time capsule's music collec­ ULRICH finally surfaced in the U.S.A. tion. RAUSCHENBERGER Sunday BPM is a very solid Firstly, rap-artist DMX's release It's Dark and Staff Writer album. The mostly trip-hop Hell is Hot has been receiving heavy rotation on It's been three years or so sounding songs have a very my car stereo for some time now. The highlights since the million selling hit hypnotic effect on the listener of are "How's it Goin' Down"; and the song that dance-album the album. gets in your head for a Reverence was Maxi Jazz's week, ''Where my Dogs voice, the lead released. F: THLE talents, including good old Boy a exquisite song which is At." "How's it Goin' Faithless has singer of this George. backed up by angelic strings Down" gets plenty of band, has an been very busy unday BPM. Of course there are numer­ imd outstanding programming. support from radio stations touring the extremely ous dance tracks that remind us 1998 Arista No lyrics were needed to give and music television shows, world during soothing vibe of the splendid times we've had the listener a picturesque view and is probably one of the this period of Records to it. His during " Insomniac ." " God is a into a garden filled with hottest rap tracks this year. time, after " monotone dj " has some potential in blossoming flowers and exotic flisconcertsreportedly Insomniac" vocals relax all becoming another club hit but " butterflies. 'blow up' with energy, and exploded in 1/2 muscles in your take the long way home " Faithless has done a good a couple of dates in Boston Brenton Le-Grand every club stressed body definitely has all the right job with its second release had him rapping on stage Music Specialist imaginable. and usually end ingredients needed to get the Sunday BPM. It has many with a 350-pound lion. From France to South Africa to up putting you into a deep, very people's vote for a butt­ memorable moments which will The second artist can sing like a bird and rap Florida the impact of this track deep slumber. Maxi Jazz is swinging track. My personal be linked to pleasurable times like a gift-wrapper at Macy's during Christmas. was heard and felt. Now its long supported by a host of other favorite is " the garden. " This is with friends and lovers. Enjoy!! Lauryn Hill, who is part of the Refugee Allstars, has released her debut solo album The Miseducation ofLauryn Hill to rave reviews and Cafe treats diners to French cuisine huge sales. Her melodious voice and free-flowing Review by rhymes come to a pinnacle on Track No. 5 ''Doo­ DANIEL ROSENSTEIN Wop (That Thing)," which contrasts New York in I love France; the culture, a chocolate cake ($3 1967 and 1998. She expresses a theme of revenge the language, the history, and per slice) spells out nothing throughout the album, and it is clear that Ms. Hill especially the food in Fort more than the quintessence of is warning other females to "Watch Out" (which Lauderdale that is. The paint­ heaven. Their chocolate cake is is Track No. 2) for .male casanovas. ings. the sculptures, the roman­ probably one of the best I have "Save tonight, and fight the break of dawn." tic lighting, the French waiters ever had. Those words are heard over 50 times a day on the and waitresses make this cafe, Coming from a very picky radio, and every time I am glad to hear it. Not La Fontaine, feel like you eater, that is more than a mouth fdl, many songs can boast that record, and for that really are in France. And of full of praise. Many times the reason Eagle-Eye Cherry deserves a vote on this course there is the food. A waitress kept on staring at me ~f·J~ o lev· r prestigious list. The in mention is of coarse "Save mouth watering croissant and did not pay much attention cafe. Tonight" and is the opening track on his album I just Fort• tili~~tilale ($1.25) with butter and jam and to the female guest that I Desireless. The music video for the song focuses stared on seven characters, all played by Eagle-Eye. M back at Las 'Olas Bouievard this past Last, but definitely not least is an album that Have your teacher her.· summer and has added some gets my number one pick for the year. The artist is La garcon kept coming to spice to the area. Trendy shops, ••••••• •• Money Mark, the album is Push the Button, and serve you a meal. .. the table asking me and my boutiques and cafes make this the listening pleasure is at an all time maximum. Ill> guest, if there was anything that place a fun place to hAng out. This solo album by the keyboardist for the Beastie we needed. She also apologized The Cafe is located by the Boys, is full of variety including catchy jingles, about the fifteen minute wait. movie theater on the Riverwalk. omelets cereals jazzy lounge music1 smooth techno, and even bacon fruits "Saturday nights are the There is seating both outside · Indian sitar. My personal favorites are "Hand in french fries milk busiest," the beautiful waitress and inside. If the weather is Your Head," "Too Like You:• and the title track said. The second time I went nice, it advisable to sit outside. sandwiches juices '~tie track "Push the Button." Money Mark lives there, I order a vegetarian pizza Often there are live bands of up to his name, and is definitely ahead of his time. ($4.75) that was served with a various sorts playing near the If anyone has made it this far in the article, there ... and order that A+. scrumptious salad and my guest cafe. is a reason. You should buy this album at the next had a caprese di parma pizza Even if you do not love possible opportunity. Trust me, it will be worth pita ($5.75), which included France, stop by this cafe. I your while. proscuitto, fresh mozzarella, asked the people around me If my opinion matters to anyone, these four sliced tomato, fresh basil and a what they thought of the food, artists should be heard in elevators everywhere. salad. and I have not heard anything As a whole, this group is original; musically ~e menu is not too big, negative about it. There are a advanced, and extremely versatile. being a cafe and not a restau­ salads, sandwiches, pastries, Brenton Le-Grand is a junior who is cu"ently At the Cafeteria, December 16th rant, so that is what you have to beverages to choose from and at interning with Planet Music and working as a V.J. At 10 p.m . expect. Located in the heart of moderate prices. The cafe for a 1V program "Fusion" set to be distributed Sponsored by Student Activities downtown Fort Lauderdale, the certainly deserves at least four in .ow:r. 1S. c;,aUfl(rie~ iTJClwiiTJ.g. the U.nited Sto.f#s. Riverwalk has opened up on stars out of five. Page 10 • THE PULSE • December 1998 Entertainment Kids fill amphitheater to enjoy Kom's energy

Review by next. ULRICH RAUSCHENBERGER At 9:30 p.m. the time had come; Kom was in the house. Staff Writer Jonathan Davis looked ready for take-off and the children It was almost 8 p.m. and· I still couldn't fmd parking. locked up in a cage behind him were his back up (the There was no time to be wasted; every second was precious. children want it that way). · Piles of people were scattered out in front of the Miami "Come on, it's on," were the first lyrics powering through Amphi~eater. Maybe I would have to abandon my car in the oversized speakers. It was the first song of their new some dark alley so I could make it. But wait, fmally a parking album (FoUow the Leader), and indeed, they were clearly spot opened. Kom, here I come ready or not. right on the mark. There was no stopping the kids any more. As soon as I entered the charming amphitheater located in The long school week with all its given pressures would downtown Miami, I realized I should have brought along a finally give way to the energy of Kom's music. Bodies were children's book for bedtime stories. Everybody exceeding 6 flying everywhere; hands were raised higher than the Twin, feet was literally towering over the majority of Kom fans. Towers. These children were surely eating the com out of It seemed as if flyers were handed out at the local high, Kom'shands. and believe it or not, middle schools. For God's sake, some of I was driven by this strong force of relief. these kids could have been my children. But tonight they Songs from the old·and new era of Kom were beiilg were clearly Kom's children. The memorabilia was worn with played tonight. Nobody was going home empty. "Blind," pride and dignity. "ADIDAS," "Dear Bodies Everywhere" and "Seed" were just a About 10 minutes after I had stepped ground on Kom couple. Jonathan Davis was fighting to stay in control on land, the first act was already starting. Head- (Pe) was sched­ stage. This demented figure from my childhood was full of uled for tonight. Unfortunately this band was convinced the rage towards suburbia and all its flaws was felt by all. The noisier the music is, the harder it would be. But any efforts of climax of this great show was reached with most powerful . melody were lacking in their primitive heavy music. After 20 song of the night, "Faggot." · very anguishing minutes the terror was over. The band and the fans had taken this two-hour trip Korn Concert Incubus was next on the bill. I liked this music a lot more together to reach this very point. All the children's hopes and November 14th than the previous acts. Incubus reminded me of old Faith No dreams were achieved tonight. The faces of the kids leaving More with some extra hostility added to "spice up their life." the arena were relaxed !Uld filled with pleasure. Kom lead and Bayfront Amphitheater, Miami The crowd seemed to slowly realize that Kom was coming up everyone followed.

Beauty and the Beast

Beast: Roger Befeler Music by: Alan Menken Belle: Erin Dilly Lyrics by: Howard Ashman and Gaston: '.fony Lawson Tim Rice Maurice: Grant Cowan Book by: Linda Woolverton Lumiere: Gary Beach Babette: Heather Lee Mrs. Potts: Barbara Marineau SPORI'S ..-: " • 1HB PuLsE • Page 11 M.an behind the mask Knights' Mascot enhances campus spirit. Womeri take to court spicuous site on campus with his By ALEXANDER FLIPSE Spartan-like clothing and gro­ led by Akkaya, Rulison Special to The Pulse tesquely huge nose. In fact, Gulliver Some of you have noticed a fairly Preparatory school alumni might find By MICHAEL BRIDGES healthy again and will be back in the recent addition to Lynn University. him indistinguishable from the offi­ Special to The Pulse line as will senior forward Summer He has shown up at numerous sport­ cial mascot of their old high school As the season gets started the Parr. ing events and cam­ team, the Raiders. Lady Knights are looking better and Next up was Palm Beach Atlantic pus activities, and he As for any resem­ better, knocking off the first two op­ who was handed a 78--50 beating. brings a smile to both needa blance that the mascot ponents to put them at 2-0. The lady cagers had five players in students and faculty name. may have with that of Florida Memorial was first on the double figures. Junior guard Beth alike. I a high school, he in­ hit list as Lynn blasted them, 77-51. Richards was one of them scoring 10 Many are unsure sists that there's "none Senior forward Gulsah Akkaya and points and dishing out 6 assists . "The as to what he should what so ever." freshman guard Kerri Rulison both confidence is there, and everyone is be called. "I don't The name­ had big games with Akkaya leading contributing on offense and de­ even have a name," he said. ''I need a less mascot has high praises the way with 32 points and 15 re­ fense," Richards said. "The team is name." for all of our athletic teams, bounds. Rulison was right behind staying focused and positive which Despite this slight drawback, the especially the basketball her with 22 points and 9 rebounds. is what's important." official mascot of the Fighting teams. "The girls' team has im­ "Staying healthy is very impor­ Akkaya led all scorers with 31 Knights has enjoyed his job for the proved incredibly this year," he tant for us right now," Coach Slater points and pulled down 11 rebounds. past two years. ''I really do enjoy it; said. "We may win the champi­ said," as well as keeping our co~ The Lady Knights play their home it's good for the fans, especially the onship." sure and playing well." games in the McCusker Sports Com­ school, giving it a better name," he As for the future of this Knight With limited players, the team plex. Check the schedule for times says. "It's been fun for me." he says we can expect "a few more can't afford to lose any more women. and dates. The nameless mascot is a con- tricks and a lot more wackiness." Junior forward Ronise Herbert is Volleyball ends second season

By MIKE PASSAAUME Special to Th_e Pulse As the volleyball season concluded Nov. Midfielder Rob 17 against Nova Southeastern, it ended the sec­ Strickland wins ond year for the Lady Knights with a record 4- the Freshman of 23. In only their second year as a Division ll the Year honor program, they have made strides from the inau­ for the gural season to this past one, turning the pro­ Sunshine State gram around. Led l?Y first-year head coach, Coaference. Lindy Binns, these women brought a whole Photo by STEFAN new approach to the court in '98. PAPALOS Over the summer the women did what they had to do to get ready for the upcoming season by lifting weights and conditioning. One Men's soccer fails in bid to repeat change that they were faced with was starting with a new head coach. Not only being con­ Photo by STEFANO PAPALEO Final Four tourney appearance cerned with the coaching staff, but al§O won­ Transfer Luciana Freire helped the team. dering about how would the team work to­ By MATTHEW LANGLOIS seconds earlier. ~ther in hopes of reaching new heights in the Reischmann. "We were always improving... .I Business Manager "We are disappointed," said freshman volleyball program. wasn't here last year, but from what everyone The Knight's undefeated season and 19- midfielder Rob Strickland. "We feel we should With almost the entire team back for the says there was a dramatic improvement." game winning streak came to a halt in the na­ have won; it is tough to lose a game after you 199.8 campaign, the women improved on their Only four victories, highlights for this team tional quarter-fmal against South Carolina get the chance to win it with a PK. We know wins from a year ago, which stood at three. were few. The entire team agreed that one high­ Spartenburg. that we will come back next year even stron­ "Even though we won four games, the NCAA light was the game against the University of Nov. 22, the Knights played for 120 min­ ger." only counts us as winning three because one Thmpa who was ranked number two in the coun­ utes, only to fall short to number-two-nation­ Two Knight players have been rewarded. for victory was over a community college," try. Lynn almost won. ally ranked Spartenburg, 2-1. In the frrst half, their play. Darren Warham was the first defen­ Natasha Mathis said. Another highlight for the team this year a quick counter-attack goal by Khari Sharrieff sive player to be name Player of theYear by the Improvement came over the course of the was the constant play of newcomer Luciana put the Knights behind by one. For the rest of Sunshine State Conference. Strickland was year as well. "We needed to learn how to move Freire. A transplant from Brazil, she shined the half, both teams worlced the ball up and named Freshman of the Year. and what is necessary to prepare ourselves to throughout the season. "She has made our team down the field, but to no avail. By the end of The Knights have put the loss behind them play Division ll volleyball," said Coach Binns. more ·rounded and diverse," Kristin Fantozzi the half the score remained 1-0. and are preparing for next year. "We have al­ As the season progressed. players saw this said. In the second half however, the Knights ready started recruiting," Coach Shaun • team begin to gel together. "Our team plays as Going into next year's season with every- scored With a point blank ~in by freshman Pendelton said. "We are losing eight seniors a team not as individuals," Mathis said. . body back, including coach Binns, this team forward Anders Dahl that tied the game send­ and will lose a lot of experience and depth." During the course of the season these la­ is looking forward to 1999. Being a third year ing it into overtime. During overtime, the But with the strength of the remaining dies always came to play night ~ and night program, this team should show signs of im~ Knights pressed to take the lead. but in the end squad and the new group of talent coming in out even though their record might not indi­ provement and will be looking to make some it was yet another counter-attack goal result­ next year, the Knights will look ahead once cate it "Everyone wanted to win and we played noise in the Sunshine State Conference. ing from a missed Lynn penalty shot only 10 again to be top-ranked nationally. very scrappy ball when we were up," said Leigh

... _ , .... ,...... ~_,.~~~-- ... .., ...... • ~ ..... ,. ... , • .a,_ ...... ,...... - .... NO NAME SPORTS Mascot makes conspicious appearance Page 12 • THE PuLsE • December 1998 but still needs a name. Page 11 From the Stands Women win NCAA Division II title; tourney names Katzmark offensive MVP By NATHAN MURRAY of Franklin Pierce's thus denying them the oppor­ MORTEN KRISTENSEN tunity to win their fifth straight national title. Ben Thbbs Special to The Pulse Now, with a national championship at stake, Sports Editor For a fan, nothing was lacking in the National the Lynn women were not going to be denied by Championship game for the Knights women's soc­ Sonoma State of California. Sonoma State took cer team. Plenty of goals, and an exciting come­ the lead just five minutes into the match, but could Fanatics denied from-behind win for the Lady Knights made for a not hold on to the advantage with the Lady great afternoon of quality NCAA Championship Knight's constant pressure in front of the goal box. Have you ever bee.n to a sportS soccer, and filled expectations of the women be­ event where you were told to keep With 30 seconds remaining in the first half, it down while trying to cheer your ing the best in the nation. senior defender Keri Lief found a great time to The Lady Knights entered the playoffs with a team to victory? I hadn't until the score her first goal of the season. Coming from a 15-1 record and with plenty'of momentum to carry last men's soccer game against comer kick, Adele Talamo flicked on the assist to Southern Carolina, Nov. 22. them to an overall record Lief who's header beat the of 19-1 and their first na- Looking up at the top row of keeper just inside the tional title since entering the stands that day was like post. The equalizer looking at Mel Gibson with his the NCAA Division II Women snap 59-game brought the fans back in three years ago. the game, and gave the blue and white war paint on, in the The University of winning streak Knights the boost they movie Braveheart. Fans had their Barry was the first oppo­ faces painted blue and white and of Franklin Pierce needed going into the nent to fall to the women second half. were willing to go to verbal war for by losing 1-0 in the re­ their team. in semi-finals. As the second half gional semi-final on a We were a melting pot: a multi­ started, the women con- goal by team leading cultural crowd with only one goal, tinued their high pressure goal-scorer, Jannie Nicolaisen who f;inished the offense and Sonoma State's defense cracked again to support our team to the best of season with 26 •oals, nine ~sists.... and 61 overall in the 58th J.ldtlute when Susan Sheehan beat the our ability. If this meant getting in points. keeper on a 50-50 ball on the top of the box. The the heads of the opposing team and Belmont Abbey of North Carolina was next to game was sealed when Katie Katzmark dribbled perhaps informing the refs of their be knocked out of the playoffs by being handed past the keeper with seven minutes remaining in poor judgment, we did it. Mostly an embarrassing 7-0 loss in the regional fmal. the game to score in an open net and made the we yelled and sang for our team Photo by STEFANO PAPALEO The Final Four semi-final pitted the Lady fmal score 3-1. and had a great time doing it. Susan Sheehan scores the winning goal in the Knights against the number one ranked team at The Final Four excitement led to a large crowd Not only did the other team not NCAA Dvision D rmais. She had two goals and . ~e time, Franklin Pierce College of New Hamp­ consisting of the student body, the community, appreciate our rowdiness, campus an assist for the tournament. shire who beat them last year in the national fmal. and even the other teams who lost earlier turned security also did not. For most of Adele Talamo opened the scoring just 58 seconds out to cheer on the Lady Knights. The national title is the fourth one for the second half the fanatics in the into the match heading in a comer kick from "We knew we coUld do it;' said sophomore women's soccer at Lynn and the first for first-year stands were accompanied by Michelle Cox. Karin Svensson, Marini Andersson, Lone Bretlau. "Once we came this far, there was no head coach Rocky Orezzoli. The other three were security. Eventually with about and Susan Sheehan all added goals to make its turning back. We just kept gaining more and more NAJA seven minutes left in the second score 4-0, and snap the 59-match winning streak momentum. This feels incredible." half, Lynn security, forcefully made their way up the stands. At this point we were in the Men's basketball records best start middle of a song and were verbally interrupted by an angry security officer. With a raised voice he in school's history with 8-0 record insisted that we keep the noise ByBENTUBBS went undefeated and won the tour­ is not at all shy when talking about level down. "Stop antagonizing the Sports Editor nament. The leading scorer, (21 ppg.) the prospects of his team in the Sun­ Carolina players and watch your The Lynn University men's bas­ junior guard Kenny Anders, scored shine State Conference. language or you guys are gone." ketball team is now ranked 10th in 40 points in the tournament and was "No one in our conference will With the exception of watching the first NABC/Division II Bulletin named the Most Valuable Player. Knock use of and with out" said our language, students asked, national poll. The Knights have ''Wming the tournament was the high­ Howard. He then went comment on "what are you talking about," and stayed undefeated, 8-0, and have re­ light of the season for use so far," said the hopes of going to the national "what is the problem?" Security corded the best start in the schoo's Anders. tournament."We are going deep into had no real response but to say, "if history. At Florida Tech the junior guard the tournament with out a doubt." there are problems you will leave," This ranking dose not come as a hit 15 of 24 field goal attempts, in­ But Howard does not think the team Until the last men's game, I had surprise to the team. On the contrary cluding 7 of 11 from beyond the 3- is totally invincible. "Everyone is little complaints. But if you as fan the coaching staff was disappointed point line. ''We are much more deep;• good so there's a lot of egos. We need can not support and cheer for your that they were not mentioned the pre­ Anders said about this year and last to keep playing like a team and main­ team why go? season rankings. :·we are dedicated, year. "We can rely on 10 or 12 guys tain the balance." Lynn does not get good turn we work hard and we are talented. instead of seven or eight." Depth, confidence and an 8-0 start outs at sports events, even though Tron Howard drives the basket We were surprised that we weren't in Six foot, six inch forward Tron has not gone unnoticed. It has given we are very competitive. S{lorts are hard against St. Leo. He averages the preseason rankings," said assis­ Howard has averaged eight rebounds the Knights an early season ranking suppose to be fun and once you eight rebounds a game, and his tant coach Rob Witt. a game. He said his goal is to pull of number 10 in the nation. The men's take the fun out of a "game" you goal is to average 10 rebounds In the Florida Tech tournament down 10 rebounds a game before the team looks confidently into their fu­ take fans out of the bleachers. this season. over Thanksgiving break the team end of the season. This senior leader ture and sees the.big tournament.