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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the NSU Digital Collections at NSUWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Current by an authorized administrator of NSUWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. News A&E Sports This Week’s Knight in Leonard Cohen 6-4-3 Double Take Shining Armor page 11 with Mark Grace Inside page 9 page 21 Powder Scare at NSU... By Noelle Barrera News Editor University Vice President George ... Remains Only a Scare Hanbury, hazardous materials spe- [email protected] cialists quarantined the mailroom To: NSU Community From: George Hanbury, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Administration FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - On until the Davie Fire Department Friday, October 26, someone in the declared an “all-clear” at 1:15 p.m. Recently, I informed you of a substance being investigated that was found on mailroom of the Central Services two envelopes at the NSU Main Campus Mail Center last Friday, October 26. Building found a letter with white The whole episode took approxi- mately two hours from start to You were notified that I would be getting back to you as soon as we received powder on it. Immediately, Public results of the chemical analysis, which health officials estimated to be 48 hours. Safety and the Davie Fire Depart- finish. Although the Health Department did not meet the 48-hour timeline, we have ment were called to the scene. received word today, November 1, from the Broward County Health Department that Public Safety directed the evacu- there were no anthrax spores or other hazardous substances found on either of the two ation of the whole building, which envelopes that arrived by certified mail. along with the Central Mail Ser- The results received today by the Broward County Health Department confirm vice Office, houses the Office of the initial testing that our Mail Room is safe. However, as a precaution for the future, the Public Safety, Physical Plant and United States Postal Service recommends: the Copy Center. Do not handle a letter or package that you suspect is contaminated. According to Bronson S. Bias, Do not shake it, bump it, or sniff it. the Executive Director of Public Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Safety, these precautions were all Notify local law enforcement authorities (NOVALERT, ext. 8999). the appropriate responses and the Also, what should make you suspect a piece of mail? way to stay “on the side of safety.” It is unexpected or from someone you do not know. He also verified that no other mail It is addressed to someone no longer at your address. had gone out after the suspicious -NSU’s Mail Room center It is handwritten and has no return address or bears one that you cant con- letter was identified until it was firm is legitimate. considered safe to do so. was the victim of an an- thrax scare on October 26. It is lopsided or lumpy in appearance. In a statement released by the See Powder Scare, page 9 Disability Services Aims to Aid Underprivileged Students

By Melanie Halcomb emotional or psychological disabilities. These isolated testing facilities will report to the Currently, Disability Services is located News Reporter include students with attention deficit disorder Testing Assessment Center to take the test. A in the Academic Services Modular next to proxy, who sits in the room with the student, the Parker Building. Dr. Chaffin says Aca- [email protected] or some other psychological disorder. The goal of Disability Services is not to administers the test. demic Services and Disability Services will give students a free ride, but rather to make Laura Reuben, senior advisor for Dis- be moving into the first floor of the Parker FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Disability academic opportunities equal. ability Services at Broward Community Building sometime during the fall semester Services, a services office in the Academic “Any student who has a disability can College’s North Campus, believes that this to make the services more accessible to Services program, offers students with contact our office for information on ser- form of isolated testing is not the truest. students. documented disabilities accommodations to vices,” Dr. Chaffin says. Yet here at Nova Southeastern Univer- “Sometimes we have to use a trial and succeed in their academic careers at Nova At the initial appointment, he continues, sity, Dr. Chaffin and his staff believe that error method of accommodations to help Southeastern University. the student meets with an advisor, either Dr. Disability Services strives to tailor to the students. If something doesn’t work, we try Dr. John Chaffin, Acting Director Chaffin or another staff member, to discuss accommodations of the individual student. something new,” Dr. Chaffin says. of Academic Services, assists students in what the student would need by way of ac- acquiring these accommodations. “If a student had ADD (Attention Deficit However, Dr. Chaffin continues, stu- commodations. Disabilities include a wide range of Disorder), we’d put the student in a room dents don’t always let the office know if “The students would fill out a lot of physical, learning, and emotional dis- with a glass door so the student is alone,” there is a problem. For example, the pave- paperwork and provide documentation of the abilities. The most obvious of physical Dr. Chaffin says. ment around the Parker building is uneven disability,” Dr. Chaffin says. disabilities is a student in a wheel chair Proxies in the testing center also serve in places and poses a dangerous problem to Dr. Chaffin says students can receive or otherwise unable to ambulate without as readers or writers for students who are students in wheelchairs or other mechanical accommodations such as extended time on assistance. Physical disabilities would also unable to complete the tests on their own. devices used for mobility. tests, which he says are: “The most popular include visual or hearing impairments. For example, a quadriplegic, unable to move “I wasn’t aware of the problem until just accommodation we offer.” Disability Services Learning disabilities would include his/her arms, would require such assistance now,” Dr. Chaffin told me on October 30. can also provide note-takers for classes, a “But now that I know, I’ll notify the physical dyslexia, or problems with writing or math to write a test. The testing center also of- tape recorder for lectures and a sign language plant and have them fix it.” computations. fers magnification machines for visually interpreter for deaf students. Likewise, he said there is a problem According to Dr. Chaffin, a growing impaired students. Likewise, computers are Also available for students is isolated with older buildings and bringing them up number of students requesting accommo- available to aid students in the test-taking testing. Typically, a student who requires dations from his office are students with process. See Disability, page 8 2 Campus News November 7, 2001

ON CAMPUS from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The sessions are Autism – On Saturday, FREE! Make your voice heard. Register November 17, the Fort Lau- Five-day • Diabetes Prevention and Control – On today at www.SaveOurFRAG.org. derdale Marina Marriott Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, November 7, the Office of will host the thirty-sixth An- Recreation and Wellness is sponsoring • North Miami Brach Health Fair – On nual Snowflake Ball. Hon- Forecast the Faculty and Staff Presentation “Dia- Thursday, November 13, join your co- orary chairpersons Wayne betes: Prevention and Control” with workers for the Second annual North and Marti Huizenga, and Dr. Ronnie Martin from the College of Miami Beach “Employee Health and Dan and Laura DeSantis Wed. Nov. 7 Osteopathic Medicine in the Psychol- Fitness Fair.” From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 will help in enriching the Partly Cloudy 77 °F 65 °F ogy Building, room 2058. Lunch will p.m. enjoy the following: Informational lives of children with au- UV Index: 8 High be provided. booths; free basic health screenings; tism. NSU’s annual gala to For more information, please feel give-aways; lite refreshments; and door benefit the Ralph J. Baud- prizes. huin Preschool will begin free to call Jen Brandt, assistant direc- Thurs. Nov. 8 Any questions? Please feel free with a cocktail reception tor for fitness and wellness at (954) Partly Cloudy 79 °F 66 °F 262-7040. to call Jen Brandt at (954) 262-7040, and silent auction at 7:00 or Kellie Murphy-Tolo at (954) 262- p.m. followed by a dinner, UV Index: 7 High

• SAVE OUR FLORIDA RESIDENT 7884. dancing and a live auction ACCESS GRANT (FRAG) FUND- at 8:15 p.m. Chairpersons ING – YOUR IMMEDIATE RE- • Hunger Banquet – On Thursday, No- Kevin and Kerry Connor Fri. Nov. 9 SPONSE IS NEEDED. Budget re- vember 15, Residence Life staff, along will welcome honorees Partly Cloudy 80 °F 67 °F straints in the state of Florida are caus- with the Cooperative Feeding Program, NSU President Ray Ferrero, UV Index: 6 Moderate ing a serious threat to the present and are hosting a hunger simulation in the Jr. and Broward School future funding of the Florida Resident Rosenthal Dining Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 District Superintendent Dr. p.m. The event is free and the univer- Franklin Till. Access Grant (FRAG). Sat. Nov. 10 A proposal has been made that sity community is encouraged to bring Over the past two years, canned food, which will be donated to the Snowflake Ball has Scat. Showers 79 °F 67 °F could possible cut FRAG funding from UV Index: 6 Moderate $600 for winter semester and beyond. For feed local hungry families. raised over $150,000 over twenty years, the FRAG has been each year. instrumental in providing students the op- • You are invited! Come meet the Psy- For more information, portunity to attend the independent college chology Department faculty and staff please feel free to contact Carla Sun. Nov. 11 of their choice. on Monday, November 19 from 4:15 Iannacone at (954) 262-6933. Scat. Showers 80 °F Currently, more than 25,000 Flori- to 5:30 p.m. in room 360 of the Parker 69 °F da students are receiving the FRAG. Without Building. There will be free food and • Fort Lauderdale Int’l this aid, many students here at Nova South- an opportunity to introduce yourself to Film Festival Announc- eastern University will be unable to attend. new and old professors! Ask profes- es Complete Line-up of Courtesy of weather.com Please act now to assure that the FRAG funds sors for recommendation letters! For Screenings – Organizers th are not cut or entirely eliminated! Attend one more information, please feel free to of the 16 Annual Fort Lau- of our FRAG Grassroots workshops listed contact the Psychology Club via e-mail derdale Int’l Film Festival below to learn more about how YOU can at [email protected]. announced the complete contact Amy at [email protected]. help SAVE OUR FRAG. You may register line-up of films scheduled for October Thanks for your help and please feel on the Web for these workshops at www. • There will be a meeting of the general 19 through November 11. The 24-day free to visit our Web site at www.geoci- SaveOurFRAG.org. orientation committee on Monday, Festival is considered the longest in the ties.com/omegathetachapter to learn • Thursday, Nov. 8 Polk County and sur- November 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. world. Nine National Premieres screen what KDP is all about. rounding areas, hosted by Southeastern in Mailman 308. Topics will include: during the Festival, including: “Almost • “Bounce for Beats” benefit concert No- College, Lakeland. Reports from subcommittees; New in- America” (U.S.), “Fugitivas” (Spain), vember 16. On Friday night, November • Thursday, Nov. 15 Dade, Broward, Palm formation from the NODA conference; “He Died With a Falafel in His Hand” 16, Sigma Alpha Mu will be holding a Beach Counties, hosted by the Univer- and Final plans for Winter 2002 orien- (Australia/italy) benefit concert coinciding with their an- sity of Miami. tation. And new special topics, such as nual philanthropy: “Bounce for Beats.” • Coral Gables – Date to be announced evening students, online students and GREEK LIFE Four local bands, Doorway27, Jade- Volusia County and surrounding areas. off-campus site students, and recruit- stone, Zen Dog and Billy’s Problem, will location TBA To accommodate most ment of orientation leaders, will also be • The members of Kappa Delta Pi need be playing the show from 7 p.m. to 1 schedules. discussed. your help! Local Food Banks are close a.m. at the RecPlex. There will be a $2 The seminar will be offered twice Please feel free to contact Madeline to empty due to the high number of entrance fee and plenty of prizes will be at each location, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Haug Penna, assistant director of new recent job layoffs. Our neighbors, and raffled off during the night and the days student services, at (954) 262-8093 for their children, are going hungry. You more information. prior to the event. All proceeds will be Index can make a difference by donating any donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediat- non-perishable, canned goods in any ric AIDS Foundation, so we encourage Editorial Page 4 IN THE COMMUNITY of the drop boxes located throughout everyone to contribute in some way. Commentary Page 5 campus. Please search your pantries and “Bounce for Beats” is the annual phil- Travel Page 6 cupboards to see what you can spare and • Nova Southeastern University Pres- anthropic event put on by Sigma Alpha News Page 7 drop it off anytime before November ents the Thirty-Sixth Annual Snow- Mu. During a set number of hours, the A&E Page 11 flake Ball to Benefit Children with 20. If you can’t find a drop box, please Radio X Page 12 brothers bounce a basketball non-stop. Business Page 17 Do you want to promote an upcoming campus event in a The bouncing basketball represents the Features Page 19 professional, informative and entertaining news medium? heartbeat of a child afflicted with AIDS. Sports Page 21 During “Bounce for Beats,” the brothers Crossword, E-mail The Knight staff at [email protected] or fax us at (954) 262-8456. You will be selling raffle tickets and accept- Cartoons Page 24 can also mail information to: ing donations from students, faculty, Ask Bob, The Knight Newspaper administration and local businesses. Car Chat Page 25 3301 College Avenue This year, the brothers will be bouncing Classified Page 27 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 a basketball for 48 consecutive hours. November 7, 2001 World News 3

Far Left: Melissa Actresses Vie for Union Boss Job Gilbert Right: Valerie Harper -The actresses By Lynn Elber tors are as celebrity-driven and influenced AP Television Writer compete for role of as the average person.” union boss of the “Big names win,” agreed actor-singer Screen Actors Guild. LOS ANGELES (AP) – Melissa Gilbert Steve Blackwood, a regular on the NBC gained fame playing a frontier girl in “Little daytime serial “Days of Our Lives” and a House on the Prairie.” Valerie Harper caught SAG member. the public’s fancy as the wisecracking pal Past guild presidents include Ronald on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Reagan, Charlton Heston and Patty Duke. used. I have found that to be both offensive Now the two actresses are competing When it comes to issues, member discord and troubling.” for a far different role: union boss. Observ- over the strike and Daniels’ stewardship are Farrell, who starred in the TV series ers say both politics and celebrity are factors the most potent elements, with the actresses “M-A-S-H” and is in the NBC drama “Provi- in the election for president of the Screen and those aligned with them taking sharply dence,” was coaxed into the election by Gil- Actors Guild, which represents more than opposing views of the state of the union. bert. She was unavailable for an interview, 98,000 movie and television performers Harper praises the record established her publicist said. nationally. by Daniels, who decided against seeking Farrell questions whether the commer- Harper and Gilbert are running at a another term. Gilbert is critical of the union’s cial actors strike, the longest in guild history, tense time, in the aftermath of a lengthy direction and is calling for change. was necessary. At the least, he said, it was commercial actors’ strike and an averted “It’s very interesting that people are With emotions running high, shouting painfully prolonged by guild intractability. walkout by movie and TV actors under talking about how terrible things are under matches have broken out among members “If it had been handled differently, it one-term SAG President William Daniels Bill Daniels,” Harper said. “Bill Daniels, passing out election fliers at sites including probably would have resulted in the same (“St. Elsewhere,” “Boy Meets World”). under his watch, has produced two of the the guild credit union in Studio City. gains we got without the ruinous six-month The ballot deadline is Wednesday with best contracts we have had in years.” “A lot of people who were active in duration,” Farrell said. results to be announced by Nov. 5, the guild Both the commercial and theatrical the strike are resentful of people saying the The strike against commercial produc- said. Voters are choosing a treasurer, record- contracts were overwhelmingly approved by strike was not necessary,” said Feldman. ers cost actors undetermined millions of ing secretary and board members as well as SAG members, Harper noted. She praised “That’s why this is so bitter. There are lots dollars and the Los Angeles area at least new top leadership. Two other candidates, the commercial pact for blocking rollbacks of recriminations.” $125 million in lost production as it drove Angel Tompkins and Eugene Boggs, also sought by producers in some areas of residual It is the guild’s atmosphere as much as commercial work abroad. are seeking the presidency. payments. (Residuals are paid to actors for specific issues that drew Gilbert and others Subsequent negotiations, for movie and In this union race, fame and person- rebroadcasts of their work.) supporting her into the election, said Mike film actors, were handled in a “more thought- ality count: Candidate Web sites include In contrast, Harper said, there was dis- Farrell, who is running for first vice presi- ful, professional way,” he said, crediting glamour shots of the sort unlikely ever to approval of deals reached under the previous dent. SAG negotiator Brian Walton. make a Teamsters campaign poster. SAG president, Richard Masur, who served “The primary thing I’m concerned Harper, 61, is a four-time Emmy winner “Because we’re an actors’ union, we two terms. Daniels, promising a tougher about is the attitude in leadership,” said Far- who had her own 1974-78 series, “Rhoda,” want the name with the biggest visibility,” guild, unseated Masur (“Forget Paris,” the rell. “What this (Daniels) administration has and whose Broadway resume includes a said actor and attorney Eugene Feldman, an HBO film “61*”) in an extremely bitter 1999 specialized in is the position of ‘You are with current role in “The Tale of the Allergist’s independent candidate for the board. “Ac- election. us or you are a traitor.’ That word literally is Wife.” Besides “Little House on the Prairie,” Private Company to Run “.us” Domain By Anick Jesdanun “.edu” suffix. ca.us” can continue doing so. is the operator of “.biz,” one of the new suf- AP Internet Writer Community colleges will be able to In addition, a number of names have fixes. NeuStar’s “.us” database will share claim “.edu” names beginning Nov. 12. In been set aside, including “kids.us” as a pos- some of the security and technical develop- NEW YORK (AP) – Patriotism is about to the past, “.edu” was limited primarily to four- sible children’s channel and “parks.us” as ments being used in “.biz.” get easier online. The Commerce Depart- year colleges and universities in the United a central resource for parks in the United NeuStar, based in Washington, D.C., ment selected NeuStar Inc. on Monday to States. States. also runs databases of area codes and run domain names ending in “.us.” With The “.us” domain name will be re- The company will establish a policy telephone prefixes for the nation’s phone the announcement comes the ability to get stricted to U.S. residents and companies advisory council to address usage issues, said system. non-geographic addresses such as “clothing- or organizations that operate in the United James Casey, NeuStar’s director of policy The Commerce contract with NeuStar store.us,” rather than the more cumbersome States, though the system will rely partly on and business development. The council’s will run four years, with options for two “clothingstore.los-angeles.ca.us.” self-certification and isn’t foolproof. composition and other details are still pend- one-year extensions. The new rules, expected to take effect Many details also remain unresolved. ing. early next year, are designed to get more use Public-interest groups worry that “.us” In the past, “.us” policy was handled CAN YOU SELL out of “.us.” Country code suffixes such as — historically the domain of state or local by the University of Southern California’s ICE TO AN ESKIMO? “fr” for France have been sources of national governments, nonprofit organizations and Information Sciences Institute, which del- pride worldwide, but in the United States schools — will become yet another frontier egated assignments of specific names to The Knight is still looking to hire dominated by commercial interests. some 800 individuals and organizations. it is the forgotten stepchild compared with Sales Representatives for our “.com.” “A lot of people are very supportive of To accommodate the distributed assign- NeuStar officials are hoping to change opening ‘.us’ for more commercial, small ments, names became long and cumbersome. Business Department. that attitude and said recent terrorism events business and individual use,” said Alan Da- It was also difficult to figure out where to go may give “.us” even more of a boost. vidson, associate director for the Center for to get them. Though businesses were allowed Please send all resumes to: “The fact is right now, ... American iden- Democracy and Technology. “What’s tricky to claim “.us” names, few did. tification is of increased importance,” said is how you make sure the policies ... are fair The change in “.us” is separate from last The Knight Newspaper Jeff Ganek, NeuStar’s chairman and chief and equitable.” year’s decision by the Internet Corporation ATTN: Jason Shlimbaum executive. NeuStar officials said existing “.us” for Assigned Names and Numbers to create 3301 College Avenue Also Monday, the department an- users will get to keep their names, and lo- seven Internet suffixes to relieve overcrowd- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 cal entities that now assign geographically ing in “.com.” nounced a five-year agreement with Edu- (954) 262-8461 cause, a nonprofit consortium, to run the oriented names like “anyname.los-angeles. A NeuStar subsidiary, NeuLevel Inc., 4 Editorial November 7, 2001

The Grand Scheme of Things Theory The Knight Staff

By Michael Jacobs Editor-In-Chief Editor-in-Chief Michael Jacobs [email protected] Business Editor Dan Grenier Sometimes a person can say more by not saying anything at all. Writers, as a spe- cies, are the most verbose creatures yet to be classified, but are simultaneously mute. Yes, News Editor we are heard, but it is a different kind of sound. It is like a fusion of mid-‘50s jazz, late ‘70s Noelle Barrera Bob Dylan scratchiness and the clarity of Beethoven’s fifth symphony dancing around on blank pages until the music stops and the diction becomes sentences; the sentences become Business Mgr. metaphors and similes; and the metaphors and similes become a viewpoint. Jason Shlimbaum And as my fingers glide over this alphabetic keyboard to orchestrate my personal sound, it is the perspective of this hack writer that the students of Nova Southeastern Univer- Asst. Business Mgr. sity collectively lack conviction and a discernible voice. Jennifer Shaw You see, writers are also sleuths – always investigating and revealing the human condition – and are scribes to the history that becomes fresh with each passing second. Writ- Layout ers steep themselves in what the late Robertson Davies defined as ‘fifth business’ – that plum Gina Napolitano role, which is neither that of hero or heroine, villain or villainess, but nevertheless essential Jessica Jirani for the plot to come to fruition. Myriam Georges There is always a story to be told, but the true modern day dénouement is that there Distribution Mgr. is not enough imagination prevalent in today’s youth to piece together half-a-minyon of sto- Jonathan Valladares rytellers – to unearth one individual who remembers the inherent beauty in the words ‘Once Upon a Time’. They are all too busy double-clicking, downloading and drifting aimlessly in Staff Writers the sea of banality, while complaining about school work – while complaining about the fact Melanie Halcomb that they are receiving an education. Shawn Leiba You see, there is too much angst – too many people who want to say something Ian Wittlen – but not enough courageous people with the passion to openly state an opinion; to docu- ment a belief; or to comment on a current event – basically, to write. Contributing Writers Altogether, there are too many people who have watched “The Breakfast Club” one Leyda Su Ham too many times; too many people who have self-diagnosed themselves (which is somewhat Lauren Levith of a schizophrenic anomaly) with mononucleosis; and too many people who use the word Pedro Sam apathy as if it were the secret word to gain entry into an arcane underground cult. There are, Tihsin Siddiqui simply, too many people with acute laryngitis. Dr. Randi Sims But time only moves in one direction. We never get the moments back, which is Ian Sonshine why we must make each moment the best moment possible. When this reel has cycled out, don’t look back with regret at your role in the film. Try not to be a bystander to what you Editorial Advisor feel strongly about – there is diffusion of responsibility in numbers, but a fervent sense of Prof. Karen Vance accomplishment in individuality. Business Advisor You see, there seems to be a lost art of listening in conversations – too many people who want to be heard, but don’t have the patience to listen. Put earmuffs on and listen to Prof. Jim Dean your inner voice. Read more. The best writers are often the best readers. Turn off the TV and scoop up a copy of Catcher in the Rye as if it were a short hop on the back end of a double play. Write a poem. Go for Letters to the Editor The Knight serves Nova Southeastern a long walk. Ask that person out that University’s Center for Undergraduate Studies from you have had a crush on since freshman The Knight Newspaper gladly accepts its location in the Academic Services Modular, located directly south of the Parker Science Annex year. Show some character – some ap- letters to the editor. We will be printing on NSU’s Main Campus. preciation for the moment that you will your letters every other week, so please The Knight is NSU’s established vehicle for never get back. send us your thoughts and ideas. We will the transmission of student reporting, opinion, and Say something without saying arts. All community members are invited to contrib- be looking foward to hearing from you. ute anything they desire to The Knight. anything at all. The Knight is readily available at several sites You see, in the Grand Scheme Please e-mail your letters to around the main campus. Address all distribution of Things, I will never get this moment concerns to Jonathan Valladares at (954) 262-8494. back. But at least I wrote about it – and [email protected] or fax us at (954) DISCLAIMER: Editorials, commentaries and no one can take that away. 262-8456. Mail to: advertisements in this publication do not express the The Knight Newspaper views of the University or its officials, The Knight staff, or other advertisers. Editorials, commentaries 3301 College Avenue and advertisements reflect only the opinion of the Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 authors. The Knight will not publish unsigned let- ters except in special circumstances, at the editor’s discretion. The Knight reserves the right to edit. November 7, 2001 Commentary 5 A Message from NSU President Ray Ferraro, Jr.

Dear NSU Family Members:

Whether it is during periods of national emergency such as we are now experiencing or normal operations, we are always concerned with your personal safety. Therefore, in accordance with the university’s Emergency Response Plan, physical, procedural and personnel protection elements have been activated by Nova Southeastern University administration. University administration quickly established communication and a relationship with the Davie Police Depart- ment providing the university instant 2-way radio communication with law enforcement as well as uniformed police presence at specific locations on campus. Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, the NSU Public Safety Department has been in the highest state of alert ever experienced at NSU. Public Safety administrative staff is working on a daily basis with government law enforcement agencies, including: local police agencies; FDLE; FBI; US postal investigators; Fire Department HazMat Units; Sheriff’s Office Bomb Response Units; and other local, state and federal protective organizations. Preparations for emergency planning developed by university administration include: • A current and detailed set of emergency plans. • A crisis management team that meets and plans on an as-needed basis. • Operations planning with key administrative and supervisory personnel ready to take part in disaster or emergency action. • Emergency contacts throughout the university system for immediate information referral. • Coordination with internal and external safety and security organizations. • Established life, safety and fire systems, including public address systems and portable broadcast equipment where necessary. • Evacuation procedures with the assistance of university management, Public Safety, law enforcement, fire and res- cue personnel. • Emergency planning and equipment for infrastructure interruption, such as power failure and information back up. What can you do in this current national emergency? Stay calm. Avoid rumors. If you hear or see something that you consider a threat or alarming, contact your supervisor and utilize the management resources of the university as NSU President, Ray Ferraro, Jr. well as Public Safety’s information line: NOVALERT (954) 262-8999. In an emergency, call 911. Report any unknown substance or suspicious activity to the Public Safety Office at NOVALERT (954) 262-8999. I am confident that NSU students, faculty and staff, as well as all Americans, will endure and prevail in this national emergency. Your cooperation and support during this period is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours,

Ray Ferrero, Jr. President Nova Southeastern University

consideration on other areas outside of study with NSU’s necessary general application that is needed to fill out. The The Joys of Applying professional schools admitting to placing high value on applicant can ask for one by mail or fill it out on-line at these aspects. www.aacom.org. By Dan Grenier So, yes, achieving the numbers is very important, The on-line method is very easy. This can be done Business Editor because the higher your numbers, (GPA and test) the better as early as the summer before your senior year, and the best your chance of gaining acceptance into the school of your thing to do is to get it done as soon as possible as it is due [email protected] choice, but consideration do go beyond mere numbers. no later than January 15. So, let’s broadly detail the applying process for AACOMAS will process the application and for- FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - We, as students, all began those who are still reading. Nova Southeastern University ward it to the schools of your choice. The school will then here at Nova Southeastern University with a mission in College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) will be used send you a secondary application to fill out. mind. Some of us desire to move on in education and attend as the example for this case. The same idea applies here: get it done fast. The graduate school, either here or elsewhere. An individual must meet certain requirements to sooner yours gets in, the quicker it gets seen by the admis- This process is long and arduous. receive consideration for acceptance. Among them are ob- sion committee. This application is due by March 1. This But, like many other things in life, it is inevitable. taining a bachelor’s degree with credit earned in the major application gets sent in with a check and your letters of One must first survive the horrific experience of beginning sciences and english courses. recommendation. college. Everyone would likely admit that high school was During these classes, it is wise to get friendly with You will now await word from the college to see if naptime compared to what will be/ has been experienced your professors, as you will need them to write letters of you have been chosen for an interview. After the interview at college. recommendation. The applicant then must take the required you will here word of acceptance, denial or if you have been The bottom line is that in order to succeed and test, for example the MCAT (Medical College Admissions deferred for acceptance. move on, an enormous amount and total effort must be put Test), which is typically taken during the junior year. This process does take time and work, but it is into ones studies. This ends the requirements – now let’s focus on the necessary. Try to get things done on time to avoid any ad- Unfortunately, many of us are not able to lock application procedure. ditional stress, as this time is stressful enough. ourselves in a dorm room and study 24/7, like some are able NSU-COM participates in the American Asso- Remember that there are people available to you to do. Yeah, these kids are pulling 3.8 or up, but I, for one, ciation of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application that have already gone through the process. would like to see them pull that off while having to work, Service (AACOMAS) for all applications. say 30 hours a week. This organization provides the applicant with the Luckily, many professional schools do place 6 Travel November 7, 2001 NSU Clubs Sponsor Successful Beach Picnic and Clean-up

By Leyda Su Ham well as members from the Youth for Christ Tehsin Siddiqui group and NSU professors Dr. Barry Barker, Contributing Writers Dr. Bill Hammack and Dr. Vic Shanbhag, came out to DANIA, FL – On Saturday October 13, help pick up N.A.T.U.R.E., Pre-Med Society, ISA, Pre- litter along the Pharmacy, Pre-Dental and the Vegetarian beach side. To- Society proudly sponsored a beach picnic and wards the late clean-up at John U. Lloyd State Park. morning, we It has been a tradition for the past few had managed years that several of the undergraduate orga- to gather quite nizations at Nova Southeastern University an impressive cosponsor such an important event and this number of full year was certainly no different. bags of litter. The event began bright and early in the A f t e r morning with all those attending meeting in such a wor- front of the Residence Halls. Then, it was off thy commu- to John Lloyd Park in Dania where others nity service, also joined us at the NSU Oceanographic we had a bar- Center located right in the park. beque picnic Park Ranger Roger enthusiastically met at the Oceano- with us and guided us down to Dania Beach, graphic Center just a small walking distance from NSU’s to get to know Oceanographic Center. With garbage bags each other, in our hands and the refreshing breeze of the while enjoy- beautiful, sunny Saturday morning around ing traditional us, we headed off to clean-up the beach. Indian food, Volunteers enjoyed the sun’s rays, while Chinese fried collecting non-biodegradable items from the rice, vegetar- seashores. ian food and “I had a great time at the beach clean- of course your usual hamburgers, hot dogs up,” said the director of pre-medicine public and barbecue snacks. relations Alex Munoz. But the outing was not just limited to More than thirty students from NSU, as stuffing our faces with the delicious food. Volunteers also enjoyed bathing in the beach and playing a great, fun game of volleyball. Overall, everyone appreciated the efforts put in in maintaining our environment and those who supported the sponsoring clubs. “Everyone went home very contented with the community service they had pro-

-All photos courtesy of Leyda Su Ham. vided, and the great fun they had all had, spending a beautiful day at the beach,” said 75

Sonburst 2001 was quite popular among the conference another one of the speakers, Kim Koi, to ence to understand and receive the incredible attendees. spend a year living with his family to get love God has for us using the analogy of his By Noelle Barrera The main point discussed was the further involved in what they were doing. love for his own small children. News Editor importance of maintaining purity in relation- Kim deferred her acceptance into medical During the second night, he chal- [email protected] ships outside of marriage in order to show school for that year, but ultimately decided lenged those in attendance to show God’s true, unselfish love and honor God. not to study medicine. love to others, as Jesus commanded his ORLANDO, FL – InterVarsity Christian The most impressive seminar was Instead, she now works for an followers to do. Fellowship had its annual state conference the one called “God’s Heart for the City,” agency in downtown Orlando directing relief For more information on InterVar- in the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Orlando from which challenged InterVarsity students to services and the adult education center. October 12-14, 2001. think like God does about “the poor, hurting, “Ultimately, this experience was Seven NSU undergraduate students and broken on the ‘other’ and ‘forgotten’ not about the end result of moving into the attended this year’s conference, “Sonburst sides of our cities.” city, but about the journey,” Koi says. “It’s 2001,” along with about 470 students from The three speakers were most quali- not about making a difference but about God universities across Florida. fied on the subject, as they had all moved into making me different.” The weekend was filled with in- inner city neighborhoods in order to help Koi’s message, along with the formative seminars, uplifting large group “rebuild” these communities. practical ways put forth, inspired me and our meetings, and down time with old and new They were involved in InterVarsi- group to see how we too could become more friends. ty’s “Urban Projects,” dedicated to teaching active in helping people in need. For the Nova students, it was also an students the value of exploring issues such as The Friday and Saturday evening opportunity to be updated on what the larger justice, poverty, racism, racial reconciliation, sessions were all together with the large organization is doing and get ideas from violence, lifestyle, biblical community and group, which began with a time of totally I.V.C.F. chapters at other schools. the ministry of the urban church. rockin’ praise and worship tunes: “Let all For the Nova students, attending One of the speakers, Jonathan Ri- the prodigals run home / All of creation the seminars was undoubtedly the best part vera, is a fulltime staff worker for I.V.C.F. waits and groans / Lord, we’ve heard of your of “Sonburst.” Some of the different top- and has lived in the inner city with his wife great fame / Father, cause all to shout Your ics offered were: Name.” “Habits of the Soul, The InverVarsity Christian Fellowship at “Sonburst Like these lines from “Salvation,” ” “How to Grow 2001.” the songs expressed the students’ passionate Your Chapter,” and desire to worship their Creator, which they “To Date or Not to did in all different kinds of ways coming Date.” from diverse denominational backgrounds. “Habits” The keynote speaker at “Sonburst was an overview of 2001” was Mike Patz, Pastor at First Assem- Christian spiritual disciplines such as daily and children for almost five years. bly of God Church in Gainesville and direc- prayer and Bible reading, while the “How In that time, he has joined the school tor of Gainesville Outreach Ministries. To” provided practical strategies to promote P.T.A., become part of the Neighborhood As- He expanded on the conference growth in both “depth and numbers.” sociation, and has helped start a Little League theme of “Love for God” in his two mes- “To Date or Not” was definitely that previously did not exist. sages. one of the more interesting seminars and He is also the one who challenged Friday night, Patz inspired the audi- Footy’s All American Y-100 Wing Ding By Lauren Levith And, since Footy is the CEO and Program Contributing Reporter Director of the drug/alcohol treatment fa- cility “Here’s Help,” he suggested that the MIAMI, FL – If you tuned into Y-100 then money raised go directly to the program. you knew that the place to be on October “Here’s Help” offers multiple 13 and 14 was Footy’s All American Y-100 services for substance abuse. The programs Wing Ding. This was a place to not only range from 24-hour in-patient care to an in- get delicious wings but to hear outstanding tensive outpatient service. The state funding performances as well. that is provided is not sufficient enough to Thirteen years ago, Footy (John keep the agency intact; therefore, “Here’s Kross), the DJ of the Y-100 morning show, Help” needs all the financial help they can had a debate with two listeners about who get to continue providing these services. had the best wings. The fight against drug abuse among To settle the argument between young and old alike has been able to con- many local restaurants, Footy orchestrated tinue due in part to the money raised at the a cook off. Wing Ding. Originally, the cook off took place What makes the Wing Ding worth in the parking lot of Ricky’s Restaurant, but going to? the attendance capacity was on the rise due Well, for one, the food! You can to a star-studded line-up and the event had to taste the best wings in South Florida from be moved to Hollywood’s Young Circle. restaurants including Miami Subs Plus, RJ’s It was decided that all the proceeds Subs & Wings, Hooters, Longhorn Steak- house and many more. from the Wing Ding were going to be do- -Jessica Simpson performing at Footy’s All American Y-100 Wing See Wing Ding, page 10 nated back to the South Florida Community. Ding. 8 News November 7, 2001 Nova Southeastern Law Professors Provide Law Map for Drivers Accused of Road Rage Staff Reports road rage has become a serious problem and murder. sidered as a possible defense. in the United States. A survey conducted As Coleman and Jarvis discovered Simpson’s trial is currently wrap- FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – In a recently by the American Automobile Association while conducting their research, judges have ping up in Miami-Dade Circuit Court before published study, two law professors have Foundation for Traffic Safety found that shown no mercy to road ragers. However, Judge Dennis Murphy. Simpson, who posted outlined a new strategy for drivers who find between 1990 and ‘96, 218 people died, Coleman and Jarvis believe that under cer- a $9,000 bond after being arrested, has been themselves on the wrong side of the law due and 12,610 people were injured, in road tain circumstances, courts should rethink charged with burglary and assault and could to road rage. rage episodes. their position because of a condition known be sent to prison for up to 16 years if con- O.J. Simpson, who in ‘95 was Responding to these statistics, as “IED,” or “Intermittent Explosive Dis- victed on both counts. acquitted by a California jury of killing his Congress held hearings in ‘97 but failed to order.” In the incident, which took place former wife but is now facing charges stem- act. In the meantime, the number of inci- IED, which was first identified by on December 4, 2000 in the Miami suburb ming from a road rage incident in Miami dents is increasing annually by 7 percent, the American Psychiatric Association in ‘80, of Kendall, Simpson’s Lincoln Navigator last year, was a good candidate to use the and more than 2,000 are expected to take is defined as a condition in which a person ran a stop sign and cut off a Jeep being defense. place in ‘01. repeatedly causes damage because he is driven by Jeffrey Pattinson. When Pattinson, Entitled “Road Rage,” the study Similar numbers are being reported unable to control the aggressive side of his 55, caught up to Simpson a few minutes appeared in The Urban Lawyer, the official by other industrialized nations, with Britain personality. Merely losing one’s temper is later, Simpson, 53, allegedly reached into journal of the American Bar Association’s having the highest rates of any country in not enough to establish IED. Instead, the Pattinson’s car and ripped the glasses off Section of State and Local Government Europe. Despite a flurry of bills, no state has incidents must be frequent, intense, short- Pattinson’s face while Simpson’s daughter Law. made road rage a crime. lived, and followed by profound feelings Sydney, 15, pleaded with him to stop. Written by Professors Phyllis Cole- As a result, road rage aggressors of regret. The trial is expected to wind up this man and Robert M. Jarvis, both of whom – who primarily are poorly-educated young In their study, Coleman and Jarvis teach at Nova Southeastern University’s Law men with substance abuse problems – are suggest lawyers, whose clients are facing Center, it is the first to examine the legal typically prosecuted for such related of- road rage charges, may be able to use IED. aspects of road rage. fenses as intoxicated driving, destruction Although they caution IED is difficult to Since being recognized in ‘88, of property, menacing, assault and battery establish and most people do not have IED, Beta Theta Pi Gives they maintain the syndrome should be con- Red Cross a Helping Disability Hand Continued from Front Page Beta Embalmer’s Ball a Chilling Halloween By Kareem Shaker Contributing Writer to federal Americans with Disabilities Act Experience law. None of the classrooms in the Parker FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Red Building display Braille for identification, Cross and a Nova Southeastern University nor do the restrooms. By Kareem Shaker fraternity recently joined forces to put to- “It’s a problem,” Dr. Chaffin says. Contributing Writer gether two certification classes that could Also at issue is the problem with construc- partygoers show up. At around 11:00 p.m., one day result in a life being saved. tion. the spot blew up. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – “It is com- “You never know when you’ll be “What we can offer students at this time for Representatives from every campus ing.” faced with a life or death situation” says this problem is a personal escort to show organization were there and ready to party. When signs proclaiming the above the president of Beta Theta Pi Phil Guerra. them around campus,” Dr. Chaffin says. “In The DJ started with a mixture of Hip-Hop message were spotted across campus a few “Whether you are or not, it helps to know fact, we have a student who is personally songs that are receiving heavy airplay around weeks before Halloween, most people were that you are prepared to handle it if it does escorted to and from the Parker Building the country, sporadically jumping back and perplexed. However, veterans of Nova arise.” because of a visual impairment. This way, forth to Trance. Southeastern University’s biggest party of The people who attended the First the student can get to classes at the Parker Mayday’s, the venue the party was the year knew exactly what it meant. Aid and CPR certification classes organized Building.” held in, provided an unusual backdrop. It was The seventh annual Embalmer’s by the fraternity will know what to do if such If a student is receiving accommoda- a private airport bar off of Pembroke Road Ball, held by Beta Theta Pi was just around a situation does arise. tions from Disability Services, and there is that was located on the tip of the runways, the corner. The question of the week became The Red Cross advocates that the a problem with compliance of accommoda- which were surrounded by little planes. “what are you dressing up as for the Beta first thing to remember is that you must tions, there is a grievance policy spelled out The dance floor was packed all party.” remain calm and that “a nervous individual in the material each student receives upon night, so partygoers turned any walking There were all types of answers. is more likely to perform operations incor- registration with the office. space they could find into an extended dance Some people were traditional vampires, rectly.” Finally, each student is guaranteed floor, including some parts of the runway. ghouls, etc. Others chose to put more thought Participants attended two two-hour confidentiality of information much like Once the party got going there was no stop- into their costume. sessions, one for CPR certification and one medical records are kept confidential. ping it. Two of Beta’s finest young men for First Aid certification. At the end of each “Files are kept in locked filing cabi- Many people were inebriated and dressed up as Osama Bin Laden, and were session, each person was awarded a certifi- nets,” Dr. Chaffin says. “And faculty is only were not afraid to show it. Dozens were scat- jokingly chased around all night from oth- cate. Fortunately there was a good turnout notified of a documented disability on file, tered along the outside of the bar with drinks ers who dressed in FBI shirts and army and many were confident that their training and not exactly what that disability may in their hands, going back and forth from the fatigues. would one day come in handy. be.” dance floor to the restrooms. Drinks were Hooters were a “big” theme of the In addition to these classes, Beta However, there are exceptions to every spilling, people were stumbling, and voices night, mainly because you could see volley- Theta Pi in conjunction with several different rule. If the records are subpoenaed, or if were getting higher and higher. ball girls dressed up as Hooters waitresses agencies also holds several workshops and there is a legal issue, information is shared, At 3:00 a.m., the last of partygoers everywhere you looked. philanthropies meant to serve the community. but only on a need-to-know basis. stumbled out the door and into the last Nova Sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma turned For example, they are currently organizing a If you’d like more information on Dis- shuttle to the dorms. It was pretty obvious the party out when they showed up dressed walk-a-thon to raise breast cancer awareness ability Services, please contact Dr. John people were having fun by the screaming in scantily clad outfits from Moulin Rouge. and money for research. This event is slated Chaffin at (954) 262-8405 for an appoint- and laughing coming out the front door. The party started off slow, as most for early December. ment. parties do before all the fashionably late Only one question remained: “When’s the November 7, 2001 News 9

This Week’s Knight in Shining Armor Dr. Lori Dribin, Ph.D. – A Wise Teacher with a “Wise Guy” Attitude

By Noelle Barrera a little classier, with a professional dress code that carried News Editor over from Southeastern. It’s a Southeastern thing.” [email protected] Since the merger between Nova University and Southeastern, she says the newer facility alone cannot be FORT LAUDERDALE – By the second week of class, compared to the converted nursing home the old medical Dr. Lori Dribin knew all 400 or so of her students by name. school was using. Now there are more students and more The late arrivals were often shocked to hear their names programs, including the dental school that was built the year called out as they tried to slip in unnoticed through the back after the merger in ‘92. doors of the large auditorium of the Health Professions Dr. Dribin, who is a Miami Beach native and still Division Terry Building. resides there, is also the Faculty Coordinator for the HPD It is there that she teaches Histology and Neu- Student Government blood drive. It is a weeklong drive held roanatomy to first year medical, dental and optometry biannually, and is part of a tradition she started ten years students. ago. “I consider [teaching] a performance. I was actu- It was then that her son’s best friend was suffering ally a music major first,” Dr. Dribin says. with leukemia, when the boys were only 10 or 11 years old. Her students appreciate her efforts to make class He needed a bone marrow transplant, so she got involved a little more interesting. As first year osteopathic student in the blood drive and bone marrow registry hoping to find Mike Davis put it: “She’s really, really cool.” him a match. “But,” Dr. Dirbin says, “you have to teach the Sadly, though, a match was not found in time, and material within making it fun.” in spite of a procedure that utilized the boy’s own marrow, According to Dr. Dribin, “you need a party plan- he died at age 12 (her son is now 21 and an NSU under- ner to plan a good practical.” Inside a cabinet in her lab graduate). she keeps special “party supplies” – toys and things that She continues to direct the annual blood drive in she places all over the histology lab when giving practi- memory of her son’s friend. cals. After ten or so questions on the microscope slides, She says that although donating blood became the she provides the students with “rest stops” complete with patriotic thing to do after the attacks on September 11, South -Dr. Lori Dribin: No one can hide in her coloring books, markers and action figures. Florida is always in a chronic shortage of blood and people 400 seat class, because she knows every- Slides with developing cells are her “babies,” need to be constantly replenishing the supplies. one by name. and are marked by helium-filled balloons attached to the “I think it is a learning experience for people to It is apparent that her love of student contact and scopes. give, particularly for people in the Health Professions,” drive to help them learn have made her a more effective This year marks her twentieth class with the medi- she added teacher. cal college. She has been with the school since it was just While walking through the halls with her, Dr. Dribin “Southeastern Medical College,” and has watched it add greeted almost everyone we saw. According to Jill Touhey, a To nominate a Knight in Shining Armor, please send all all of the additional colleges. first year dental student, she is known as the “liaison between pertinent information to [email protected] or call (954) Referring to HPD she says: “This building runs teachers and students.” 262-8455. a little bit different from the rest of the school [NSU]. It’s A Message to the NSU Community from George Hanbury, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Administration Novem- ber 2, 2001, 6:30 p.m. Be a leader— an Undergraduate Orientation Leader. Recognizing we may have our first potential at (954) 262-7300. hurricane that may touch Florida shores, I For more information, visit the Applicant must be currently enrolled at NSU as an undergraduate thought it prudent to restate our hurricane NOVALERT Hurricane Storm Advisory and student, plan to remain enrolled as an undergraduate student for Fall policy. Preparation Web site at www.nova.edu/cwis/ 2002, and be willing to serve as a leader during our Summer, Winter In addition, although we will be pubsafety/hurricane.html. and Evening Orientation Programs. sending out mass e-mails and you may get We promise to keep you posted as information on the radio, TV or our hotline, events unfold. you may find it quicker to access information Benefits include tuition stipend, leadership experience, fun and the thrill through the Internet, which we will post on of knowing you’ve made a difference in the life of a new student. the NSU home page as a flashing hurricane symbol (www.nova.edu). Powder Scare Applications can be obtained at HURRICANE POLICY – The Continued from Front Page responsibility for declaring the closing of the university and NSU properties is the New Student Services Office, Parker Building authority of the University President. In It is sealed with excessive amounts of tape. Student Affairs Office, First Floor, Rosenthal Student Center the event of an emergency, the University www.undergrad.nova.edu/orientation President may close a part of, or all of, the It is marked with restric- university’s campuses. tive endorsements such as In the event of the announcement of Personal or Confidential. Application Deadline is January 18, 2002. a HURRICANE WARNING or other severe It has excessive postage. Completed Applications must be returned to New Student We will keep you fully informed weather conditions, the University President Services, Parker Building will decide when, if, and which portions of if any other incidents occur or if any ad- the university will be closed. ditional information is received from local, For immediate information, the state or federal authorities. Contact: Madeline Haug Penna, 262-8093/8050, [email protected] Telecommunications Director will provide a message on the HURRICANE HOTLINE 10 News November 7, 2001 Wing Ding Continued from Page 7 Of course, you can’t miss the performances. On rides and stands were set up all over the park for children Saturday, October 13, there were knock out performances to enjoy. by Lindsay Pagano, T. Marie, 3rd Faze, Carly Hennessey, the On Friday, a not so publicized event called “Bub- 2000 Big Break winner Amy Sanchez, Lil Krypto and the bles N Bones” took place. This was a special event featur- School Boyz, Jon Secada and Jimmy Bo Home. ing performances by Lindsay Pagano, Stryke 5, Hip Hop On Sunday, October 14, the big name performers Kidz, and the “Here’s Help” Resident Band starring Jason came out. Stars like Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Willa Taylor, Orlindo Mare, Sam Madison and Derek Rodgers of Ford, Dream Street, Eden’s Crush, Jive Jones, Christina the Miami Dolphins, and Carly Hennessey. Tickets for this Milan, LFO, and for the older attendees, KC and the Sun- night went for $100 each. shine Band. Security around the park was extremely tight. Most On Saturday, the highlight of the day was at the very understood the need for increased security measures; how- Joke of the Bi-Week beginning. Crowds were let into the park at 8:30 a.m. and ever, others thought it was a little too extreme. the gates were closed at 9:00 a.m. for a flag ceremony and The one thing you heard Wing Ding goers complain On the first day of college, the every spectator was given a red, white or blue poster. about was the fact that they were searched with a metal dean addressed the students to point out When the time came, those in attendance held the detector as they entered the event. some of the rules. posters above their heads and formed the world’s largest Items like backpacks and umbrellas that were al- “The female dormitory will human flag, which consumed the whole of Young Circle. lowed in the event in previous years were now prohibited be off limits for all male students, and There was also a special appearance from Miami Heat due to the heightened security. the male dormitory to female students. Coach Pat Riley. In spite of all the checks and re-checks that the Anybody caught breaking these rules will After the ceremony was concluded, an auction attendees endured, the overall impression of the Wing Ding be fined $40 the first time, $90 the second took place, auctioning off: NBC6 news anchors Jennifer was an impressive one. time.” Valoppi, Jackie Nespral, Tony Segretto and Ronald Stead- Most, if not all, the spectators left with a smile He continued, “Anybody caught ham, WPLG Ch 10 news anchors Kristi Krueger and Diane on their faces. It was a wonderful event for more than one breaking this rule the third time will be Magnum, WSVN 7 news anchor Laurie Jennings, Former wonderful cause. fined a hefty $200. Are there any ques- Miami Dolphin Dan Marino and Miss Florida USA 2001 Next year Footy expects to see an even larger tions?” Julie Donaldson. turnout than this year. At this, a male student in the Many events took place inside the park. 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Contact Nelly @ (954) 986-1977 or (954) 987-9026 Old Skin For The New Ceremony: -Leonard Co- hen has Ten Leonard Cohen Releases Ten New Songs New Songs that sound old. “That Don’t Make it Junk” the veteran singer By Ian Sonshine recalls homespun truths, singing warmly Contributing Writer in his grizzled voice: “I fought against the bottle,/ But I had to do it drunk-/ Took my VANCOUVER, BC – Leonard Cohen diamond to the pawnship-/ But that don’t has descended from the mountain. He has make it junk.” meditated on life’s deepest truths. He has For the fan whose ears are generally im- found the river within. And now, after a pressed with the direction Cohen’s recent nine-year recording silence, five of which career has taken, this album is also a worth- he spent atop a mountain – as a Buddhist while listen. In the opening song we are Monk – the Montreal-minstrel has released tipped-off immediately that we are in well- Leonard light, is really what this recording down with 250 songs, ready to be hammered Ten New Songs. worn Leonard territory. After all this gestation and contempla- is. Though not a bad release in the broadest out and polished. He enlisted the help of his “In My Secret Life” begins with the airy- context of mainstream music, it is just not former back-up singer and friend Sharon tion, any listener is bound to expect some synth which seems hackneyed and hollow discernable shift in style...or worldview...or as good as it should be. Robinson, who is given co-writing credits here. While the melody is ‘nice,’ the song Under any circumstances, Leonard Cohen on all the songs, and engineer Leanne Un- subject...or something. What is distinctive as a whole bears too close a resemblance about this album, however, is how little of has a burden to bear when releasing an album gar, whom he had worked with in his earlier to adult contemporary (Kenny-G stlye) to – among fastidious intellectuals, verses are career. Early prospects for the dawn of some Cohen’s sound seems to have changed over appeal to any fan under 40. the course of his extended absence. dissected like lab-rats while among die- new Leonard magic appeared good. Lastly, we may listen to the album from hards, standards are held impossibly high. Unfortunately, it was not to be. Depending on one’s Leonard experience, this the position of the Leonard enthusiast who could mean several things. To add to this pressure, Ten New Songs is The album’s title,Ten New Songs is, in fact, has come to know his/her hero through not just any Leonard Cohen album. a misnomer. Ten Diluted Versions of The For the initiate, Ten New Songs is as good an masterpieces like “New Skin For The Old introduction to the poets’ work as The Road Before it, Cohen was away from the music Same Songs That You’ve Heard On My Ceremony,” “Songs From A Room” and scene for nearly a decade. During more than Previous Albums would have been a more Not Taken is to the works of Robert Frost. “Various Positions.” This group, in the main, The song “A Thousand Kisses Deep,” for half this time he lived on a mountain outside accurate title for this release. turns to Cohen for his biting sarcasm, his Los Angeles. For Leonard fans everywhere, let’s hope this instance, introduces a typically Cohen-esque bitter romances and his measured self-de- world in which: “The ponies run, the girls But Cohen was not completely quiet atop his is not the Montreal legend’s final return to prication. To the album’s discredit, all of the mountain. When he returned last, he came the recording studio. are young,/ The odds are there to beat.” In above is absent on Ten New Songs.

Catch it with Contagious The song “Loco God can help spread Por Jesus” informs love and peace all us of the value of around. praising God and Contagious will be amazes us with his playing at TGIF at miracles. The songs the Flight Deck- By Pedro Sam circulate around Rosenthal build- C o n t r i b u t i n g the idea that we are ing on November Writer nothing or not com- 9 starting at 7 p.m. plete without God in This special event is FORT LAUDER- our lives. All songs sponsored by the In- DALE, FL – Music bring us to a close tervarsity Christian seems to touch ev- relationship with Fellowship (IVCF), eryone to the soul God. which is a religious and it is one of the “Little Old Me” is a club at NSU. This best ways to make song that praises our event includes food, life worthwhile. The importance to God, refreshments, snacks Latin rock band Con- making us feel spe- and a live concert by tagious has begun cial in the world. The Contagious along to provide us with name Contagious with other perform- this kind of fulfilling -The members of the Latin rock band Contagious. originated from the ers for free! Come to music right here at idea that faith and relax and meet new NSU. Contagious be- including clubs and which sold rapidly grateful for breath- with God caring for- Nova Southeastern love because of God friends on a won- gan playing together local churches. The in local Christian ing. The song “Little ever. In other words, University. can become Conta- derful night! Also and organizing in year 2000 marked music stores. Old Me” emphasizes God watches over us Virgil, the guitar- gious inside of us. In catch them at Con- March of ‘98. the beginning of Their songs praise the idea of how one and cares for us even ist and vocalist of the other words, being tagious777.com. They played at their era with their the existence of single individual is though we are so band, is a student at Contagious through various locations, first self-titled CD, Jesus and the im- tiny in the Universe small in existence. portance of being Want Juliana Theory/Onelinedrawingi/Grey AM – “Three Way Split EP” to be emo fit into punk? And answers soundly By Ian Witlen with the credibility and honesty of the song. I am wondering if the AOR guys have come Public Relations Director clammering to the doors yet, offering piles a DJ? NSU Radio X 88.5 FM of cash, booze and seats next N’Sync at the [email protected] Grammy’s for this one. Brilliant, poignant and another stunner that makes you look at Become a part of the award FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Well here is punk through teary eyes. T h e winning NSUʼs Radio X 88.5 something you don’t see every day. A three middle of this tasty emo sandwich is courtesy of ex-Far frontman Jonah Mantranga, his al- FM. Play the type of music you (count ‘em), three-way split showcasing the next generation of ter-ego now sporting like. Get exposed to cutting-edge emo goodness. And the one-word moni- ker Onelinedrawing. new music. Learn on profession- I must say, give upstart label One “Tricky” is a rather Schatzi – al equipment. Be fully trained by Day Savior kudos oddly melodic tune that takes me back to experienced staff. Get free CDs for having enough sense to pass on the days of IRS’s The “Death Of The and concert tickets. the myriad of the Cutting Edge, and the alt-rock meets odd These are just a few reasons mediocre in favor Alphabet” of genuinely good psych catchiness of you should be a DJ at NSUʼs examples of the bands like The Bol- shoi. And there is no on-campus radio station! NSUʼs emo tag. Though I denying Jonah’s got a Radio X is located on the first am a bit reserved great set of pipes, as he lays out some ‘my floor of the Rosenthal Student on the concept of split EPs, I can say nuts are in vice grips By Ian Witlen falsetto whoop-ass’ Center. For more information, that despite the odd Public Relations Director during the chorus. stop by, call us at (954) 262-8457 man out here (Onelinedrawing only has NSU Radio X 88.5 FM one track), the quality of all three bands Very nice, indeed, and makes me want to [email protected] or log onto www.nsuradio.com. supercedes the pissing party one derives hear where he is going in all this. from getting a three way split. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – I admit I The first two tracks come from Tooth & Rounding out the split is Philly’s Grey AM, never heard of this band before getting this Nail Record’s kings of catchy emotion, The a pleasant surprise given the fact that I have twenty-minute CD at the Radio X station. Juliana Theory. I suppose I must simply go never heard of them prior to this release. Well, of course I read the interview on the on record and say, in my humble opinion, With a full album on Fiddler, now high fly- United Front, but I had no idea what these along with Elliot, The Juliana Theory are ing on my massive want list, Grey AM offers four Texan guys sounded like. I was gladly by far and wide the best that the genre has up a little louder version of the emo fodder. surprised when I put the record in the radio, to offer. Some great melodic twists fueled by a tasty as Schatzi, which means “Sweetheart” in After repeatedly listening to their thumping back beat that will have you air German, are not like the common bands that debut, and the two songs included here, I drumming when you are sitting at the dinner are around today; they are just different. have yet to have a valid complaint about this table. “Sandbox Hopping In Phoenix” is the “Death Of the Alphabet” was produced band. They are masters of melody and I am more direct of the two, but “Fire Breather” by Ed Rose, who already worked with The captivated by their very existence. Yes, The hints to early Fugazi meets a very undefined Get Up Kids and The Anniversary, and it Juliana Theory are batting one thousand vocal delivery that recalls an Archers of Loaf has four songs – which were on their album in my eyes, and continue the beauty and or Matador Records circa early-‘90s – an “Fifty Reasons to Explode,” plus four bonus serenity that graced Emotion Is Dead with intriguing take on whatever the hell emo is tracks. The songs are more or less what’s the two tracks served here. “If I Told You supposed to be. called emo – as a mix of Saves the Day and This Was Killing Me, Would You Stop?” I am inclined to toss the whole idea of emo The Get Up Kids – or think of any Vagrant is the kind of head bobbing goose-bump as a genre out the window. After all, Matador, Records artist. inducing catchiness that pisses off those Merge, Drag City and a host of other labels Schatzi have also some more things: a of us who try so desperately to cling to the such as those have been putting out quality whole lot of catchy pop-punk melodies made concept that music should be screaming stuff like this for years under the misnomer by some choruses in the vein of Weezer. and angry to convey disillusionment. of alt-rock. Whatever man. Say what you Songs like “Death of the Alphabet,” “Sucked This is a fantastic song that has only a mi- will. But add this puppy to the growing list Into Something” and “Nadine” are made to nor glitch in the misplaced bridge about 75 of credible releases that make people like stick in the ears of the listeners for days. percent into it. They could have myself, who have gathered in darkness to I am glad I found this new band, who tossed that little segue out the window and listen to our guitar based alternative-music, define themselves as ‘just pop.’ They have Station located on the first floor of buried us in pure perfection. “Variations slowly but surely come to the light of day and a sound of their own that is very clear and the Rosenthal Student Center. On A Theme” is a beautiful piano based proclaim our affection for simply put, damn radio friendly, but also with some clever number that have me scratching my head Radio Station: (954) 262-8457. good songs by damn good bands. One Day lyrics. If you are into emo or pop-punk or as to why this isn’t the biggest ballad on Request line: (954) 262-8460. Savior – welcome to the fold. just want to find something to pleasure your the planet. This is a multiple hanky track ears, Schatzi is definitely the an that begs the question, where the hell does Happs in the Music World

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• Slipknot have officially postponed their international tour dates until 2002.

• POD has cancelled a tour date in Wisconsin in order to shoot the video for their next single “Youth Of The Nation.” The band will be performing in South Florida on November 15 at Orbit in Boynton Beach.

• The Foo Fighters will head into the studio next month to begin recording the follow up to “There Is Nothing Left To Lose.”

• Dave Matthews Band has cancelled some interna- tional tour dates but has recently released their third live album, “Live In Chicago: 12-19-98 at the United Center.”

• Hip hop stars Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z along with Scottish rockers Travis have joined a line up including Blink-182, Depeche Mode, Craig David, Rammstein, Dido and REM who are all scheduled to perform at MTV’s Europe Music Awards. The show will air live from Frankfurt Germany on November 8.

• “Full House” stars Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are set to join a band called Empty Trash which will cover Weezer’s “Island In The Sun” as part of the soundtrack for their upcoming movie “Holiday In The Sun.”

• Performances for The Concert for New York City, which raised more than $30 million to benefit the vic- tims’ families of the terrorist attacks, will be released as a 2 CD set on November 27 on Columbia Records. The concert features such artists as: Paul McCartney, Backstreet Boys, The Who, and Destiny’s Child.

• The Chemical Brothers have finished their fourth studio album “Come With Us.” The album is expected in stores on January 29 with their first single “Star Guitar,” which is expected to hit the airwaves on January 15.

• Immediately following completion of the Family Values Tour, Linkin Park is set to begin their own headlining tour in Vancou- ver, Canada, which will run through December 6. Supporting acts include: X-ecutioners, Hed (pe) and DJ Ztrip.

• Guitarist Wes Borland has left Limp Bizkit. Reasons as to why the split occurred are still unknown.

• P-Diddy is scheduled to remix Janet Jackson’s “Sun Of A Gun” as part of her upcoming “All For You” DVD/CD box set, which is due out November 20.

• Staind’s DVD has been pushed back from its November 20 release date to early 2002. The DVD will include backstage interviews, live performances, and an MTV Unplugged perfor- mance. And The Knight Newspaper

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By Pedro Sam with our music. However, it’s not about Q: Are there any other Christian bands that tion. However, we must be patient. We trust Contributing Writer religion – it’s about a personal relationship inspired you? If so, which? that the Lord will guide us every step of the with God. We love what we do and we have way. We hope that our music may be a tool Q: When did your band get started, and what a great time doing it. A: There are many Christian bands that have to bring people into a personal relationship is/was your main goal in your music? inspired me throughout the years. I have with God. Or at least that people may give always listened to Christian music. Among a thought or two about who made them and A: We got together between ‘98 and ‘99. At these bands are: Audio Adrenaline (www. this whole world and how everything is so that time, we didn’t really have anything spe- Q: Where have you guys played and what audioa.com), Third Day (www.thirdday. perfectly created. I don’t understand how cific in mind. We just played at our church are your bands’ accomplishments? com), The Newsboys (www.newsboys.com) anyone could think that we all just popped and jammed with each other. We didn’t and the Supertones (www.supertones.com). out of nowhere. There is a God out there actually become Contagious until January A: Well, in September of 2000 we were They are awesome! Check out their sites if who is very real and we believe it with all of 2000. By that time, we captured a neat fortunate enough to put together a nine song you have time. our hearts. Latin Rock fusion that has truly proven to be album (six English and three Spanish tracks) Contagious! We are a Christian band; there- in order to get our music out there. One of fore, our main goal is to try to please God the biggest events that we have played at is Q: What do you feel when you are playing Q: Tell me about TGIF on November 9 - in what we do. We aim to bring a positive a huge Christian music event called “Rock on stage, in front of all your fans? Christian night. How do you guys feel about message and to really touch lives through the Universe.” This event takes place at Uni- playing? Any expectations? our music. versal Studios in Orlando, Florida. There, we A: Well, it is always awesome to be on stage played in front of 15,000 people and among and performing in front of an audience. Since A: TGIF on November 9 is going to be a some of the top Christian bands in the U.S. our music has a Latin vibe, it’s really cool to blast. Thanks to the Intervarsity Christian Q: Since you are a Christian band, how do Among these bands are P.O.D., Jars of Clay, see all of the people dancing, jumping and Fellowship, we are bringing live music to you think God influences your music? the Supertones, Sixpence None the Richer, clapping. It feels great, and when the music NSU! We will be playing our Latin rock Audio Adrenaline, D.C. Talk and many is grooving, everyone has a good time. It stuff as well as some rock. Since I am an A: Again, God is the main reason we do what more. We also played at another big event at is also special when someone comes up to NSU student, I was very nervous when I we do. We feel that he gave us our talents, Six Flags Over Georgia called Atlanta Fest. me after a show and tells me how one of first started thinking about actually playing so we just want to give them back to Him. I We won the slot to play in front of 13,000 our songs really touched them and helped in front of all of my fellow classmates. Now, write most of our songs, and God is definitely there after winning first place at a battle of them out through a tough situation. And we I’m feeling a little more confident! Hopefully the motivation behind the lyrics. Don’t get the bands out of 230 participating bands. also love when people go to our Web site everyone will like our music and no one will me wrong. Everything in our music is not We have also played in South and Central (www.Contagious777.com) and sign our throw anything at us! We are expecting to about God being good, Jesus loving you, American countries, such as Colombia, guest book. fill the Flight Deck up with a whole lot of and/or Amen! The common misconception Costa Rica, Paraguay and Brazil. Currently people. So you better come out to dance is that Christian music is boring and/or it our music has hit the No. 1 slot (on Christian Q: What are your future goals or what are and have a good time with Contagious and only consists of opera-like hymns. This is radio stations) in various countries such as your missions? everyone else! not true! There is Christian music out there Argentina, Chile, Spain and Mexico. Before in every genre of music you can think of. Just the year ends we will have some recording A: Our goal is to continue to write, play look at P.O.D. If you were to talk to them, sessions in Nashville. We are starting to get and produce positive music in both English you would find that the main motivation National recognition and are waiting to see and Spanish. If we decide to sign with a behind their music is their relationships with in which direction God wants us to go! Christian record label (we have English and God. People tend to use the word “religious” Spanish interest), we should get some good international promo- Going Bongos By Gina Napolitano Layout Editor [email protected]

MIAMI, FL - In the mood for classic Cuban cuisine with a gourmet twist? If so, Bongos in downtown Miami might suit your fancy. Owned by musicians Emilio and Gloria Estefan, this charismatic restaurant joins together a warm atmosphere with a night- club flare. Inside, the phenomenal ambiance perfectly captures the nostalgia of Havana in the ‘50s. Colorful yet classy, the walls are covered with hundreds of bongos and the bar is sur- -Bongos Cuban Cafe is a part of the American Air- rounded by conga drums, which the guests are free to play. Centered lines Arena. amongst the tropical deco architectural design is a wooden dance -The party is always jumping inside Bongos on Satur- day nights. floor with a giant disco ball hanging overhead. one of the many famous specialty drinks that they offer. satisfy your eyes as well as your stomach. If you choose to dine away from the excitement of the inside, Service wise, the entire staff is friendly and attentive. The wait to outside the cafe offers a spectacular view of Biscayne Bay. get in is about 20 to 40 minutes on the weekends, but reservations With an extensive menu, Bongos offers both classic and creative are allowed. Cuban dishes to appease the whole family. The traditional presen- With live music starting at 11:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and tation of the entreé with rice and plantains offers a home-cooked Saturdays, Bongos is definitively the place to party. appeal to the food. Bongos is best to try with a large group of people any day of the Although the portions are not impressively large, Bongos compen- week. sates with one of their renowned and fabulous Pinã Coladas – only The unique mix of lively visuals and Cuban soul food will be sure to 17

Stock Market Prognosis By Dan Grenier ter of the $3 trillion trade value in the U.S. July 25, 2000 in which 113 passengers were to continue to seek some action in order to Business Editor bond market. The remaining trading by the killed. Air France’s chairman Jean-Cyril improve its Southern sector. [email protected] company is being moved to its Espeed Inc. Spinetta said: “Concorde’s return to New Unemployment numbers were re- leased on October 18, and sadly the FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The numbers were the highest they have Stock Market continued to play its been in 18 years with 3.65 million seesaw game as both the Dow Jones people receiving unemployment ben- and Nasdaq followed a down week efits. That number is almost as high with an up week. With everything as in May of ‘83 when the U.S. was going on in the country, from the war last in a recession (3.7 million people in Afghanistan to the mail scare, it were receiving benefits then). is hard to pass through an entire day First time applicants for the without receiving some bad news. benefits rose from 6,000 to 490,000. Companies continue to These numbers, like everything else, warn investors against lower earn- are linked to the terrorists’ attacks. ings due to the slow down in the An even more disturbing report is economy, but many investors are expected in October, because people staying persistent. They have taken who were employed during any on the call from President George W. part of September were considered Bush to proceed with zeal to show employed for the month. Therefore, that the terrorists have not stopped these numbers do not indicate those our great nation. who lost their jobs following the at- To quickly recap the last tacks, which will cause the number two weeks, the Dow Jones Industrial to soar even higher. Average gained about 118 points, a Are you tired of the Big Mac®? mere 1.25 percent increase, to stand Well, McDonald’s Corp. will be de- at 9462.90. The Nasdaq was slightly buting its new Latin menu at nearly stronger, gaining about 72 points, or all South Florida locations. The menu 4 percent, to stand at 1775.47. will hit all those restaurants from Key Both indexes were able to pass unit. York is symbolic of Air France’s tribute to West to Jupiter and Naples to Fort Lauder- over the marks that were seen as points According to Angela Doland of the the people of this city, to their strength and dale. of resistance for investors: Dow 9400 and Associated Press, the famous Concorde jets their strong resolve to rebuild.” McDonald’s is aggressively trying Nasdaq 1700. The fact that the markets were plan to resume traveling after being stagnant In major telecommunications news, to capture the heavy Spanish market in South able to avoid falling once reaching these for the last 15 months following a crash of Florida regulators will not go ahead with Florida, and has seen very positive results at levels showed that the investors are willing one of the airliners. Air France and British a petition to split apart BellSouth Corp. the restaurants where they tested their new to try to move forward the economy. Airways are going to resume their New The petition was filed by AT&T’s southern Spanish products. The new products include Cantor Fitzgerald, a trading firm York flights. branch in which AT&T asked the state to a Cuban-style sandwich, a spicy omelet and that was housed in the World Trade Center New York City Mayor Rudolph split BellSouth’s retail and wholesale opera- new dipping sauce for chicken nuggets. and lost nearly all of its 700 employees, Guliani says the act is: “Symbolic of how tions. If you would like to add to the announced that it intends to close down its all New Yorkers feel about rebuilding this The move was made to force Bell- Business Section of The Knight News- offices in Frankfurt and Paris in order to great city.” South to charge itself the same amount that paper through comments, ideas, or stock reduce expenses. The first flight is planned for No- is does of its competitors to lower prices opinions, please feel free to e-mail them to The firm once handled one-quar- vember 7; the jets’ first since its crash on and increase competition. AT&T is going [email protected]. Business Ethics What Would You Do? Reluctantly you have agreed, since there C. Correct the errors myself. upon the individual reputations of the em- By Randi L. Sims, Ph.D. seemed no way out of the situation. Your ployees, your reputation is also influenced Contributing Writer manager has divided the report, with each D. Politely explain the errors to the other by your company’s. Is it your pride getting writer being given an independent sec- employee. in the way of doing the right thing? After Year End Report tion. Two days before the report is due, the all, the company is just getting exactly other employee gives you the opportunity E. Work diligently with the other employ- what it asked for, right? In a sample of 248 ee, until all errors were corrected. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Your to read his/her section. You are horrified by full-time employees, 3 percent indicated department is responsible for issuing a what you have read, the errors in format, that they would say nothing. Evaluation of Answers & Results of a year end report. You have worked alone grammar and content are numerous. Survey: on the report for the past three years and B. Report the errors to my manager. everyone in the company has always given What would you do? Officially, you have done your duty by A. Say nothing. This is the least ethical you positive feedback. As a matter of reporting the errors to your supervisor. choice offered. Many people feel that this fact, you have always enjoyed a sense of A. Say nothing. Many people feel this is as far as any loyal problem is none of their business. In fact, pride in the report. However, this year you employee should be willing to go. After it is very much their business. Not only have been instructed to allow a relatively B. Report the errors to my manager. does the reputation of the company depend See Business Ethics, page 18 new employee to take part in the report. 18 Business November 7, 2001 Gates: Windows XP Will Boost Sector By Jim Krane A visibly grayer Gates, who was AP Technology Writer 38 for the 1995 launch, spoke in compara- tively solemn tones. He huddled before the NEW YORK (AP) – In a glitzy launch launch with chief executives of Compaq, with a phalanx of hardware chief execu- Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Gateway, Intel and tives, Bill Gates declared Thursday that other Microsoft partners for a sober discus- Microsoft’s biggest software release in six sion of the industry. years, Windows XP, would recharge the Microsoft threw launch parties beleaguered tech sector. around the globe, including a London “Once again, the technology in- event headlined by chief executive Steve dustry will re-energize our economy,” the Ballmer and fetes in Australia, Mexico, the Microsoft chairman said, touting a more Netherlands and Brazil. stable, feature-packed operating system Despite a $250 million market- that pushes computing toward more robust ing campaign, however, the release is not communication and the Internet. expected to spark the frenzied buying or Critics say, however, that many boost in hardware sales that occurred with Windows XP elements make computing the launch of Windows 95. That’s because yet more Microsoft-dependent. Windows XP doesn’t differ as much from After a gospel choir sang “Amer- immediate predecessors – especially in ica the Beautiful,” Gates strode onstage look and feel – as Windows 95 did from its at the Marriott Marquis with Rudolph forerunner, Windows 3.1. Giuliani and saluted the city’s mayor and Still, struggling manufacturers of -Microsoft’s newest operating system: Windows XP. its people for their “courage, determination PCs and related equipment – wallowing in Windows XP includes programs alerts that can be sent to wireless devices, and resilience” after last month’s terrorist their first-ever year without sales growth for listening to and recording music, will be available for a fee. attacks. – pray that consumers and businesses will playing videos and editing and organizing The Consumer Federation of “New York is back, and open for resume delayed purchases of their products digital photographs. A new feature called America complained Thursday that the business,” Gates told 1,500 invited guests with the onset of XP. Windows Messenger lets users communi- inclusion in Windows XP of Passport and and media. As far as businesses go, analysts cate instantly with others using text, voice programs such as the media player and This launch, proclaimed the say large companies are unlikely to mi- and video. Windows Messenger seek to shove com- Microsoft co-founder, marks the end of the grate en masse to XP Professional Edition More robust networking – and peting products out of the marketplace. MS-DOS era. Microsoft’s original operat- (a $199 upgrade) because many haven’t wireless support – are among Windows XP On stage Thursday, Gates ven- ing system was the underpinning of all its yet switched to the year-old Windows traits geared toward more mobile comput- tured into self-deprecating humor during previous consumer-oriented Windows of- 2000, whose software base is the same. ing and the Web, where some of Micro- an appearance by Regis Philbin, host of ferings – still running on some 400 million Home computer users are soft’s key businesses are developing. the TV game show “Who Wants to be a computers. Microsoft’s real target with XP. Critics say that by bundling into Millionaire?” With a backdrop of a nation fac- Analysts say the $99 upgrade XP many features previously provided by “Well, Regis, I always wanted ing a long conflict with terrorism and a to XP Home Edition is Microsoft’s best competitors – and by steering users to its to be on your show,” declared Gates, the company still beset by legal challenges in attempt yet at a user-friendly operating Internet services – Microsoft is mimicking world’s richest man. the United States and Europe, Thursday’s system, with plug-and-play support for a its monopolistic behavior of the late ‘90s. “You think it would be worth event was far more subdued than the bub- plethora of digital gadgets, an emphasis on A U.S. antitrust case is entering its penalty your time?” Philbin asked. bly launch of Windows 95, Microsoft’s last whiz-bang multimedia and much more sta- phase and a similar European Union probe The natty Philbin also apparently major operating system upgrade. bility than consumer-geared predecessors. is under way. couldn’t get over the tech-casual attire Windows XP repeatedly beseech- – jackets and open-necked shirts – de es users to sign up for Microsoft’s authen- rigeur with Gates and other high-powered tication service, known as Passport, which industry executives: “Why am I the only retains identity and credit card information guy with a tie on?” for doing business online. Many Passport- enabled programs offered by Microsoft are free – including e-mail and instant mes- saging. But newer services, such as travel

Business Ethics of 248 full-time employees, 6 percent selected correct the errors myself. Continued from page 18 D. Politely explain the errors to the other all, it is the manager’s job to handle this employee. This is a good choice as long kind of issue. But, are you really just try- as the other employee has the ability to ing to prove your previous point that this understand the errors and make the correc- employee should not have been involved tions. If not, E is a more ethical choice. In in the year end report? This choice sounds a sample of 248 full-time employees, 24 a lot like tattling. In a sample of 248 full- percent selected politely explain the errors. time employees, 6 percent selected this option. E. Work diligently with the other em- ployee, until all errors were corrected. By C. Correct the errors myself. Would you far, the most ethical choice offered. This let anyone know that you had to fix the decision demonstrates that you can take a report? If so, read the answer to B above difficult situation and turn it into a positive about proving your point. If not, you are outcome, which is not always an easy feat. quite the martyr. Ethics wise, this is a In a sample of 248 full-time employees, 60 middle of the road choice. In a sample percent selected work diligently with the November 7, 2001 Features 19 An Officer and a Diamondback

By Michael Jacobs “They call me the minority owner there is not another strike. But I know it’s a was always curious to see if I would have Editor-in-Chief of the Diamondbacks, but it’s not racial. business now rather than a sport.” made it. I was about to start A Raisin in [email protected] It’s very natural,” Gossett laughs. “It was Gossett’s own business, Logo the Sun with Sidney Poitier. And I think I a good idea (to invest as a part-owner). I Entertainment, a production company, was drafted not from New York University, Reprinted with permission from Dia- haven’t seen many games, because, like Jerry (Colangelo), I’m self-motivated and continues to generate critically acclaimed but from the rookie tournament, because I mondbacks Magazine. To subscribe, programs and feature films, including his think I played better there than at NYU. I please call 1-877-HIT-1-OUT. I now own my own business. But I’m still a Diamondbacks fan right now,” says current project, “For Love of Olivia,” a had missed a lot of games there, because It happens when you’re about Gossett, who used to send in full scouting sequel to the 1997 CBS television movie of acting,” Gossett says. “So when I went to reach into the popcorn bag again, but reports to front office executives. “I have “To Dance with Olivia.” In fact, if Gossett up to the Knicks camp and a lot of those you’re hand stops in mid-air and levitates, friends in Phoenix and I like the city a lot. I like the people and I like the way that was a starting pitcher, and he was in 1981 kids had nothing else. If they didn’t make because the movie theater screen suddenly when he infused his character into the the team, then they were going to be cab doesn’t seem that two-dimensional. Or they’ve grown. when you’re halfway through one of those “I want my piece back after a role of Satchel Paige, his line would look drivers or something like that. So it got a little ketchup packets and you’re hot dog couple of World Series championships. something like this: little rough. And one day I got punched, I is only painted 50 percent red, because They’re looking good. Just keep Womack. STARRING ROLES: 68 He’s the heart of the team. I’m a huge Dia- got kicked and I got bitten. And I got out your eyes momentarily become a video FEATURE ROLES: 3 of there, took the uniform and showed up camera to history on the field. You need to mondbacks fan. I give out hats at Christ- mas to people.” HOST DUTIES: 3 at A Raisin in the Sun and did that. It was catch a moment by its’ second. You could NARRARTOR DUTIES: 3 be listening to a Gershwin tune, smelling Although Gossett has not played the last chance I had to play basketball.” Santa Claus – yet – he knows why baseball PRODUCER DUTIES: 10 a freshly bloomed red rose, reading a Yogi EMMY’s: 1 But he would have the opportuni- Berra quote, tasting Tiramisu, touch- is such a gift. ty to play a sport again – this time in 1992 ing your baby’s arm for the first time, or “It goes into the inside of you and OSCAR’s: 1 pulls

watching Louis Gossett Jr act. Those moments are crystallized greatness out of you, and anything is as a character actor in the personification by character – an intangible quality that possible,” says Gossett, who grew up in “The thing I’m most proud about the Coney Island portion of Brooklyn. is playing Satchel Paige. I remember him of boxer “Honey” Roy Palmer. Gossett surfaces as an expression of ingenuity and confined himself to a gym for six hours individuality. Character ignites life into “It reaches every neighborhood. That’s sitting in a rocking chair watching me. I motion. It displays colors the way they the key – that every neighborhood, every loved doing the movie. It puts you in that a day six days of the week and lost in the were meant to be seen. And Gossett is the person, regardless of where they grew up, role that audiences really like – like those neighborhood of 35 pounds. Some people grandfather of character acting – actually, can aspire.” old John Wayne, etc. stories. It’s nice to be asked to play one of those characters also. would argue that he did more training for if a leading man is like a clean-up hitter But he is also dismayed, as is that role than a baseball player does over and a supporting actor is like a closer, then any romanticist, with the how the words “Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, then it doesn’t matter.” an entire career. Louis Gossett Jr is Hollywood’s version fiscal year, market power, commerce and “Actually, I worked out in two of a utility man. He wears more hats than technology are being mixed into the same -Leroy “Satchel” Paige kinds of gyms: one was the boxing gym Bert Sugar. From his stage inception in and the other was like a Gold’s Gym. I felt “A Raisin in the Sun” to his portrayal cup of coffee as baseball. “Well, the same as basketball, “Sometimes I feel the same really good that I was able to do it. I would of Hall of Fame pitching legend Leroy do anything – as a baseball player would “Satchel” Paige in “Don’t Look Back” to the athletes are more scientific. One out of way. There are certain things that you do, though, when you get old that keep you do anything when he is injured to play his Emmy winning performance as Fiddler every nine or 10 has the love and devotion ball, I would do anything for my industry in “Roots” to his sweet pugilistic role as to do it for nothing. The whole Brook- young,” Gossett says. – for my art,” Gossett says. “Honey Roy “Honey” Roy Palmer in “Diggstown,” Gossett is a spring chicken. And Palmer was Sugar Ray Robinson. It was a Gossett and his distinctive mustache lyn Dodgers and New York Giants used to be like that, but there are very few of many happily ever after’s ago, he had to lot of fun. But if we do any more of those, have charmed audiences with multiform James Woods is going to box and I’m go- character. And in addition to the Support- them like that now,” Gossett says. “I hope choose between two stages: that of theatri- cal and that of basketball. ing to wear the suits. Hahahaha.” ing Actor Oscar he won for his character- there is not a work stoppage, because it’s Yet Gossett has no laughter for building gunnery sergeant, Emil Foley, in a pastime – it’s the national pastime. In “Well, I was already a profes- “An Officer and a Gentleman,” Gossett is sional actor from the age of 15. And I also a Diamondback. that area, I think it should be government See Gossett, page 20 controlled so that there is no strike. I hope 20 Features November 7, 2001

Gossett Continued from page 19 what has continued to be a problem in baseball and in Hollywood: the scarcity of Black managers in Major League Baseball and the lack of recognition of Black tal- ent in the film industry. In the 73 years since the first Oscar was awarded, 144 Whites have been cited for the top acting award – best actor and best actress. In all that time, only 13 Blacks, compared to more than 300 Whites, have been nominated for the top award, and only one – Sidney Poitier – has actually won the top award. Three actors, Poitier, Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, have been nominated twice for the best actor award. Only six Blacks have re- ceived best actor and actress awards – combined. Currently, there are only four Black managers in the Major Leagues – Dusty Baker of the San Francisco Giants, Jerry Manuel of the Chicago White Sox, Don Bay- lor of the Chicago Cubs and Hal McRae of the Tampa Bay Rays – which comprises approximately 13 percent of all possible positions. Furthermore, although Blacks make up approximately 20 percent of the players in baseball, they only comprise 1.5 percent of all managerial posts. “I think it’s a slow process. There might be racism around, but I think what it is, is if I was running things, I’d have more Black people, because that’s my experience. That’s my background, my history. Somebody has to tap me on my shoulder to remind me to others. Now it’s not going to be right in America until everybody doesn’t have to be reminded and look at a person of a different color, and not have to be reminded that they are American also. That’s the last step in us being one coun- try,” Gossett says. “Hollywood has the same problems, because it was originally white. We have to make those conscious steps and make that happen in order to elimi- nate racism. The process is happening quicker now, but being the subject, it could happen quicker. “When I won an Academy Award, I was numb. I was totally numb. I didn’t believe it until weeks after. It’s like going into an accident and you don’t realize it until weeks later, and then you start sweating.” Winning an Academy Award must have been one of those moments for Gossett – when you try to catch a moment by its’ second. When everyone else stops worry- ing about their office Oscar pool, turns down the sounds of Gershwin, looks up from a Yogi Berra quote and holds a fork rigidly over a piece of Tiramisu, because they are

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6-4-3 Double Take with Mark Grace Reprinted with permission from Dia- He made things easy for me – he’s a great mondbacks Magazine. To subscribe, guy. MG: Any su- please call 1-877-HIT-1-OUT. permodel? I was MJ: Who is a better golfer – you or Bill always a Kathy By Michael Jacobs Murray? Ireland fan, but Editor-in-Chief her and I are [email protected] MG: Right now, I’d say Bill is – I used to both starting to kick his butt, but he’s gotten a lot better. get old. If I was MJ: In the movie “Bull Durham,” the We always play practice rounds with each going to pick character (named Nuke Laloosh) played other and the bets are wine. And he’s got now,…, I don’t by Tim Robbins refuses to make love with expensive wine tastes, so I’ve been greas- even know any the character played by Susan Sarandon ing his palms with some expensive wines of them anymore. during a winning streak. Do you subscribe the last few years. I’ll just stay with to the same philosophy? Kathy Ireland. MJ: Who would star in the making of She’s a veteran. MG: No. Absolutely not. Absolutely not. “The Mark Grace Story?” MJ: How many MJ: You know, you kind of remind me of MG: Uhhhhh……Brad Pitt. cups of coffee do Nuke Laloosh. Do you also wear women’s you have every -Mark Grace receives a congratulations from garter belts when you play? MJ: Who was the best play-by-play guy morning? Diamondback teammate Tony Womack. to work with while you were doing game analysis on ESPN radio? MG: Usually three. MG: I remind you of Nuke Laloosh? Holy MG: Exactly. #$%&. No, I’m not superstitious – it’s bad luck. MG: Jim Durham was excellent and Dave MJ: Are you a caffeine junkie? Armstrong – they are both very profession- MJ: I’m only asking you this question, because I know you’re an expert on the MJ: You’re a two-fold celebrity – after a al and were both very good to me. They MG: Yeah – pretty much. I’m kind of sick allowed me to have my say – it was great. when it comes to coffee. I drink too much subject and have a keen interest in pubs: taste of Hollywood with your ’91 cameo in who has a better nightlife – Chicago or “Taking Care of Business.” coffee. MJ: Describe your ideal women. Phoenix? MJ: What is your coffee bean of choice? MG: As an actor, I’m a pretty good first MG: Well, I’d say, Phoenix is great, but baseman. MG: Ideal women. Hmmmmm. Dark hair, light eyes and someone who likes to have MG: Chock Full ‘o Nuts – good coffee. Chicago is better because doors don’t close at one in the morning like they do here. MJ: What was working with Jim Belushi fun. Heavenly coffee. like? MJ: If you had a chance to ask any super- MJ: Chock Full ‘o Nuts. Kind of like this MJ: I’m only asking you this question, See Mark Grace, page 23 MG: He’s a good guy and a good friend. model out, who would it be? clubhouse? VOLLEYBALL November 1, 2001 Defensively, Jennifer Rembe 30, 28-30 and 11-15. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Nova Knights Fall Short Against Bobcats (Sioux City, IA/ Sergeant Bluff Luton) After taking charge in the first Southeastern University volleyball team led the team with 10 digs. St. Thomas two games, the match made an unfortu- (15-15, 8-5) took in their eighth confer- By Robin Snapp had three players in double digits in kills nate turn with NSU losing the next three ence win tonight beating the Lions of Sports Reporter including a match high 17 kills from Diana games. The match was fairly evenly Florida Memorial College 30-28, 30-28 Davila. Aline Abduche recorded 49 assists matched statistically with Lynn leading the and 30-15. and 14 digs in the Bobcat win. way 74 kills to 67. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Nova The Knights tallied 12 aces in the The Knights will break from play NSU had three hitters in double Southeastern University volleyball team win. Nicky Devine (Miami, FL/ Broward for the next few weeks before appearing digits in kills led by Carol Douglas (Mi- (15-17, 8-6) took on the St. Thomas Uni- CC) led the team with nine kills while the Region XIV tournament on November ami, FL/ Westminster Christian) with 15 versity Bobcats tonight in their final match Irene Girgis (Satellite Beach, FL/ Satellite) 16 and 17 at Flagler College in St. Augus- kills and Nicky Devine (Miami, FL/ Bro- of the regular season losing in four games recorded an amazing seven blocks total. tine. ward CC) with 14 kills and four blocks, 24-30, 30-21, 18-30 and 13-30. Ashley Ei (Lighthouse Point, FL/ Cardinal but it was not enough as Lynn’s Marina de The Knights looked determined Gibbons) took over as setter tonight and October 30, 2001 Castro tallied 30 kills and 24 digs. to win from the start but by the end of the October 24, 2001 NSU Disappointed by Lynn in Five- Also having an amazing game match that could not make things connect. Game Thriller for NSU on the defensive end was Lee NSU Overpowered by Miami The win for St. Thomas clinches a regular Ann Niesel (Plantation, FL/ St. Thomas season conference championship, while By Robin Snapp Aquinas) with 20 digs. By Robin Snapp the Knights most likely sit in fourth place Sports Reporter going into the Region XIV tournament. Sports Reporter Senior, Carol Douglas (Mi- October 26, 2001 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Nova ami, FL/ Westminster Christian) led the FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – In what NSU Over Florida Memorial Southeastern University volleyball team Knights with 12 kills in her final home looked like a sure win for the Nova South- eastern University volleyball team (15-16, (14-15, 7-5) took on the University of game while Nicky Devine (Miami, FL/ By Robin Snapp 8-5) the Knights were overcome by Lynn Broward CC) was close behind with nine Sports Reporter See Volleyball, page 22 kills and three blocks in the loss. University in five games 30-27, 30-24, 17- 22 Sports November 7, 2001

Volleyball tion) led with nine digs and two service Continued from page 21 aces. Lyndsey Metts (Boca Raton, FL/ Miami Hurricanes tonight losing 16-30, Spanish River) quarterbacked the offense 16-30, and 21-30. in the loss with 26 assists. The Knights were unable to get The Canes led NSU in kills 50-33 anything started as the Canes came out led by Marcela Gamarra with 18 kills and swinging hard and often. Though the six service aces and Sandra Totten with 11 Knights kept up during the second game kills and four blocks. Jamie Grass recorded and even led at one point, they were 40 set assists in the win for Miami. caught receiving tough serves with Miami tallying 13 service aces overall. The Knights were led by Carol Douglas (Miami, FL/ Westminster Chris- tian) with eight kills, while defensively -Lori Rembe is in her third year as Alys Roux (Plantation, FL/ South Planta- head coach of NSU’s Women’s Vol- leyball team. WOMEN’S SOCCER November 2, 2001 the fifty-eighth minute. Mckee, lead the who was assisted by Lauren McKee. The Knights were able to hang Tritons Defeat Knights Knights with 4 shots. The Tritons eventu- With the score tied at halftime, the Royals with the Sailfish for the first half only ally put the game away with a final goal scored an early second half goal to take giving up one goal off of 10 shots. Unfor- By Zack Leshetz in the sixty-first minute by Stephanie the 2-1 lead by Beth Brandt. tunately, the Sailfish turned it on in the sec- Schwobe. Sports Reporter The Knights came storming back ond half, scoring three second half goals. The Knights next play in the with an outstanding goal by senior mid- The Sailfish were lead by Junior Florida Sun Conference regional playoffs fielder, Danielle DeGregorio who scored forward Dana Edwards and Sophomore DAVIE, FL – The Nova Southeastern at NSU on November 9 and 10. off a cross from Lauren McKee. Warner midfielder Nordia Reed, who each had two Women’s soccer team (2-14-1) lost a 3-1 Southern did not fold though and scored goals. Senior goalkeeper Jackie Chris- battle to the Tritons of Eckerd College October 27, 2001 the game-winning goal in the eighty-sev- tensen recorded the shutout for the Sailfish. Friday night in their last regular season Knights Lose Thriller to Royals enth minute by Erin Wiens. match. The match was originally delayed By Zack Leshetz a half-hour due to hurricane type winds Sports Reporter and rain. Once the match began both teams October 23, 2001 played aggressively even with the weather Davie, FL – The Nova Southeastern Knights Defeated by Sailfish conditions. The Tritons took a 1-0 lead 18 Women’s soccer team (2-13-1) lost a close minutes into the game off a shot by Robyn thriller to Warner Southern College (10-9- By Zack Leshetz Steinweg, who was assisted by Jessie 1) by the score of 3-2. Sports Reporter Burns. Warner Southern scored the first Leading 1-0 into the second half goal in the match by Jo Curtis who was Lantana, FL – The Nova Southeastern the Tritons scored another goal by Dawn assisted by Erin Wiens in the twentieth Women’s soccer team (2-12-1) was defeat- Delo in the fifty-fifth minute. The Knights minute. ed by Palm Beach Atlantic (8-4-1) 4-0 on answered back though with a goal from The Knights then tied the score Tuesday at the Lantana Sports Complex. freshman midfielder, Lauren Mckee in with a goal from forward Katya Delgado MEN’S SOCCER October 24, 2001 minute. October 24, 2001 They added to their lead in the first half Knights Fall in Last Regular Season It was not until the second half NSU Shutout by Undefeated Lynn with a goal by Jonny Hughes. Home Game that Barry struck again when Greg Jehs NSU picked it up defensively in scored off a pass from Fitzgerald Clarke. By Vicki Greenbaum the second half with keeper Jeremy Flint Defensively keeper Jeremy Flint recorded By Vicki Greenbaum Sports Reporter making four of his five saves. It was not five saves bringing him to a total of 94 on until the seventy-second minute that Lynn Sports Reporter the season. Barry’s goalie Ron Goguen had scored again and it was off a strong kick by PALM BEACH, FL – The Nova South- three saves in the win. Kokkim. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Nova eastern University Knights men’s soccer NSU finished its regular season Freshman keeper Matt Bergantzel Southeastern University Knights men’s team fell 3-0 to NCAA Division II Lynn tonight. The Knights next game will be in came in after that goal and earned three soccer team lost their last regular season University today in a hard fought battle. the NAIA Region XIV Tournament on Fri- saves and stopped a penalty kick at the end home game to Barry University tonight The Knights (12-3-1) played day, November 9 at 7 p.m. against Embry- of regulation. tough today, but Lynn overpowered NSU 2-0. Riddle University. NSU will be hosting the out-shooting them on goal 12-1 and 21-5 The Knights (12-4-1) recorded Regional Tournament at the NSU Soccer overall. nine shots to the Buccaneers’ 15 having Complex. three shots on goal to eight. NSU’s offense Lynn took the lead early scoring couldn’t find a spark after going down a goal in the seventeenth minute when Jan early 1-0 on an own goal in the forty-first Kokkim connected with Finn Tomulevski. QUOTE OF THE BI-WEEK: “We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman, ‘O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless—of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life? Answer. That you are here - that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.’ That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?” – John Keating in Dead Poets Society (1989) November 7, 2001 Sports 23 Mark Grace MJ: Front office media/interviewer types? there at first base – right? Continued from page 21 MG: Best what? MG: Nah. I’ve got because I know you’re an expert on the too much on my subject and have a keen interest in publi- MJ: People who ask you questions before mind trying to play. cations: who has a better magazine – the and after games. Cubs or the Diamondbacks? MG: As far as beat writers and stuff like MG: Well, the Cubs have more publica- that? tions. But as far as the magazine is con- cerned, they both do what they have to do. MJ: Yeah. They both do a good job of representing their organizations. I’d say they’re both MG: I would say Chicago and Arizona are very good. equally bad. But you get that in every city.

MJ: I’m only asking you this question, be- MJ: No personal knock on me though cause I know you’re an expert on the sub- – right? ject and have a keen interest in hygiene: who has a better clubhouse whirlpool – the MG: Exactly. But there’s just more of Cubs or the Diamondbacks? them in Chicago, so I just dealt with it.

MG: Oh, here. Here. The facilities as far MJ: Better looking women in the stands? as the clubhouse and the trainer’s room are much better here. MG: Well, Chicago’s got some great looking women, but Arizona is great, too. MJ: Outfield ivy or outfield pool? There are more opportunities to soak up sunshine here – you only get a couple of MG: Well, when the bikinis are out there, month’s worth of scantily dressed women the pool. But, don’t get me wrong, there in Chicago, whereas out here it’s pretty are still plenty of bikinis just beyond the much a full season. outfield ivy. Hahahahahaha. But they’re -Diamondback first baseman Mark Grace in his both pretty good. MJ: But, you never get distracted over first visit back to Wrigley field. Across

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