The Pulse: December 1998

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.

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