SGA Is Madhouse

Suffolk University Digital Collections @ Suffolk Suffolk Journal Suffolk University Student Newspapers 2003 Newspaper- Suffolk Journal Vol. 64, No. 7, 10/22/2003 Suffolk Journal Follow this and additional works at: https://dc.suffolk.edu/journal Recommended Citation Suffolk Journal, "Newspaper- Suffolk Journal Vol. 64, No. 7, 10/22/2003" (2003). Suffolk Journal. 337. https://dc.suffolk.edu/journal/337 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Suffolk University Student Newspapers at Digital Collections @ Suffolk. It has been accepted for inclusion in Suffolk Journal by an authorized administrator of Digital Collections @ Suffolk. For more information, please contact [email protected]. » [IIIA Volume 64, Number 7 www.suffolkjournal.net Wednesday, October 22, 2003 SGA is madhouse Jim Cronin student involvement. Journal Staff Freshman Representative Steve Maher introduced legisla The Student Government tion for change machines in the V r Association meeting on October dorms. “Right now people have 16 was a madhouse as members been having a lot of trouble in were reprimanded for using the both dorm buildings getting group's office for “chit-chatting.” change for the laundry machines,” Secretary Julie Nataro was which cost $1.25 per load to wash upset that students have been and to dry, Maher said. “A lot of “going in [to the office] some local businesses have given up times and just chit-chatting with giving us quarters,” he said. ii others.” Maher's proposed legislation “The office has been a disgrace said that the Ram Card machines at certain times,” Nataro said, that students are supposed to use unhappy with the conduct of cer in place of change do not always ■■ b Y’l tain SGA members in the work work. place. “We've actually had to pick “We've decided that Suffolk up after some of you,” she said, University should provide change ' 1 adding that some members have machines for students so they can Photo courtesy of Dan McHugh not been doing enough to get stu adequately use the laundry dents involved. “You have to get machines. It's supposed to be pro FALLFEST 2003 featured the SU Dance Team, Chorus, Step Squad and many more who came out there,” she said. “The com vided by Suffolk,” Maher said. together to provide the Suffolk community with two nights of entertainment. The theme was mittee chairs have to get out and The matter was referred to a “Suffolk goes to the movies!" In the words of one performer, "Fall Fest was an orgasmic experience. talk to other people,” she said. committee that will be announcedIt made me feel like I was a blue helium balloon.” Full story on page 2. Other issues at the meeting at a later time, but Maher was not included adding change machines satisfied. “Time is of the essence,” The philosophy of Henry David Thoreau is alive in America 2003... to dorm laundry rooms and creat he urged SGA. “Each week that Turn to page 4 to read more, and learn how one college student stashed ing an express elevator in the goes by I can only do two loads of Sawyer building. Members also laundry at a time. A lot of people box cutters on airplanes to prove how lax security discussed creating opinion drop remains two years after 9/11. boxes across campus to stimulate see SGA, page 2 Sox fans alreadysaying, 'Next year is the year’ Rich Parenteau games that appeared to be facing defeat. Journal Staff And they dug deep to come out on top. “1 remember a game against the Orioles Sox fans were left asking one question when they were down 5-2 in the ninth with after game seven of the AmericanLeague two outs, and [Todd] Walker and Ortiz hit Championship Series against the New York homeruns to help win the game. It was Yankees: amazing and it showed their resilience and Why? their never quit mentality,” said Sox fan Or, more specifically: Why did Grady Chris Devlin. Little leave Pedro Martinez in, and not make “It was those last minute games, the the call to the bullpen to shut down the comebacks, that were the epitome of what Yankee bats in the bottom of the eighth? the Red Sox were all about,” added While the Yanks andAaron Boone sent Manning. the Sox packing and back home to their The Sox carried this approach into the mansions. Reamers, and Harleys,the overall playoffs and provided one of the best post feeling around Fenway remains surprisingly seasons in baseball history with dramatic upbeat and positive. comebacks and suspense play after play. Despite the devastating loss to the Evil The major disappointment of the season, Empire, the Sox took fans on one heck of a naturally, came in the last game, after the Adam D. Krauss - Journal Staff wild ride and through one of the greatest most important decision of the season, other regular , seasons - 95 wins - the Red Sox The shadows have fallen on Fenway Park but the team’s fans remain faithful. wise known as “The Call.” hasve experienced in at least a decade. Manager Grady Little made what turned There were the highs and the lows, but up contributed in some way, shape, or form atmosphere, and like a family they stuck out to be the wrong decision, by leaving a the Red Sox entertained and thrilled the to this historical season. behind one another and never gave up. To tired Pedro Martinez in to pitch the eighth Nation from the beginning to the end. The It was the help of the role players, who show camaraderie, in unision the players - iiming. season brought pleasant surprises in the supported stars like Manny Ramirez and and fans - shaved their heads, except “No major league pitcher will say, 'take form of breakout performances by many of Nomar Garciapaira, who catapulted the Sox Garciaparra and Johnny Damon, who had a me out.' He's the manager for a reason, he the team’s low-key players. into the playoffs. mullet to maintain. They hugged after has to make those calls,” said fan Vince “It was a greatseason, 100 percent better Hard core fan and Suffolk student Joe homemns to show companionship. DiGirolamo. “It will probably turn out to be than last year. Guys like David Ortiz and Dorant stressed how it was a team effort that They “Cowboy'd Up” to show that they the worst coaching decision he'll ever Kevin Millar, that we didn't expect much carried the Sox. would never give up and fall short without make.” from, came through in a huge way this “Everyone did their part this year. giving it their all. - With that decision by Grady Little, the year,” saidDeidre Manning, a junior. Players stepped it up when others were in They fought until the last out, and gave season was over faster than a New York Therewere career years up and down the slumps,” Dorant said. “If the pitching was nothing less than 110 percent every pitch, of minute. lineup, which put the Sox in the record book bad the offense came through, and when the every inning, of every game. The Yanks tied the game and won it in for slugging percentage, extra base hits, and hitting wasbad the pitching produced.” There were plenty of games where they total bases earned. Every player in the line The Sox clubhouse resembled a family showedtheir will to fight forone anotherin see Sox, page 3 The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, October 22, 2001 Fall Fest: ‘blue balloon’ time Eleni Bourinaris DeStefano and has also undergone bonds. Journal Staff many different phases. Emily Ruskowski, a sopho Briefs It was founded in 1999 by the more, said, “1 love this cast. The; When ghosts begin their boo Dean of Students Office to give were so dedicated and talented.” ing and the leaves start turning, students a chance to express their This year's Fall Fest brough Suffolk breaks into Broadway creativity in an open forum. together a plethora of experience! musicals and all commence for This year thec lub hasmoved actors like Chris Aguiar, a Junio Learn professional dining etiquette Fall Fest, where this year everyone into the fourth floor of Donahue and government major, who ha: Which fork should I use? Is my water on the left or the right? In went “to the movies.” along with all of the other recog been acting since eighth gradt this tight job market, you need to know how to make a great impres A Suffolk tradition for the past nized organizations on campus. when he tookpart in a high schoo sion. Come to a great three-course dinner and learn to act profes 30 years, Fall Fest has had several The Performing Arts Program renditionof JesusChrist Superstar sionally at a business or interview meal, with an Etiquette different faces throughout the is responsible for many of the the Opening night was an invigor Consultant, Wednsday, October 29, 2003 from 5:45 - 8:00 p.m. in years. atre productions on campus like ating experience for the cast, even the Donahue Cafeteria. President David J. Sargent “Act Out,” the Common Grounds though it was slightly different joked that “even once [it was] Coffee House, and “Seriously from those in past years since it known as spring fest.” Bent,” the improvisational come was comprised entirely of first- Keynote to address Hispanic/Latino definition The show is presented every dy show. year participants. What does Latino mean? Do you consider yourself Hispanic or year during family weekend, Auditions for Fall Fest were As JoshuaPeters, a sophomore, Latino? What does Hispanic mean? Does Hispanic and Latino opening day being the kick off to held at the beginningof the semes walked off stage after his perfoim- mean the same.

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