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"Hi, Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID 0 Bronx, New York Permit No. 7608 'dham? es 8 1 1 I r9 New Yoric "\ More Dorm by Tom DiLenge The University has decided to build a '^ permanent structure over the summer that will serve as a temporary dormitory, accord- l<*tf ing to Dr. Joseph Cammarosano, executive vice president. The building will house 1O0 incoming freshmen and will be located in faculty parking lot B, south of The Villages. if tik, t, Cammarosano said that this decision reflected the increasing demand for on "'•'a campus housing and the lack of sufficient residential facilities. ' 'There is a larger proportion of students that want to board on campus. There's no way that we would be able to provide beds B-Lot Hall will be erected here, right next to its predecessor, The Villages. for all these students with the available hous- ing stock," Cammarosano said. "To be able to bring these other students in, we had to consider this other alternative." He added Feeling burnt... that a number of different solutions were investigated, but that none of them were feasible. The structure will be used as a residence Tutein Resigns From Gridiron Helm hall at least until the 614-bed dormitory that is to be located behind Queen's Court is com- pleted in the fall of 1988, Cammarosano said. He added that when the housing "crunch" is by Pete Tosches and Christopher Coyne over, then the building will be used for office Announcing that it was "time to move space. "Our feeling was that with the kind of on and do something else," O'Neal Tuteir building we are planning, it can be retrofitted resigned December 11 as head coach of the for other purposes," he said. Fordham University football team. B-Lot Hall, as it is referred to, will have Admitting that he felt a sense of burnoul two floors, with a total of 47 double rooms alter 20 years in the coaching ranks, Tuteir and two triple rooms, common baths, left after his fifth season as Fordham's head lounges, mailboxes, and a laundry room on coach to spend more time with his family and the second floor. The dorm will have one pursue other career opportunities. resident assistant on each floor and one Athletic Director Frank McLaughlin faculty-in-residence, and will most likely be called Tutein's resignation "a surprise" but co-ed by floor, according to Winifred added that realistically, "there are no sur- Wegmann, assistant dean of students for resi- prises." dential life. "His (Tutein's) feeling was that he had Wegmann said that the Administration been here for five years and worked very wanted to bring on campus 700 resident stu- hard," McLaughlin said. "I'm extremely dents from the class of 1990, but that at pre- impressed with him as a person. He's a class sent, there is only 555 available beds for the person." incoming class, leaving the Office of Resi- Tutein, 41, was often criticized for his dential Life short 145 beds. Because of this conservative coaching style during his tenure shortage, there was a need for another at Fordham. In five years, he compiled a 20- J S!P» -4 continued on page 12 32 record but achieved his most successful season in 1985 when the Rams posted a 6-5 mark. It was the team's first winning season O'Neal Tutein leaves Fordham after his best season, 6-5 in 1985. since 1979. Recalling his Fordham coaching career, As head coach, Tutein oversaw Ford- that attitude. "It had gone as far as I could Inside: Tutein said, "It hasn't been that rewarding. ham's entry into the newly formed Liberty take it." However, he denied being forced 1 his was my first winning season in five years Conference which included five other metro- out of the job. and it's taken that long." politan schools and began league play in McLaughlin, who according to Tutein Tutein commented that, in recent years, 1985. But he also saw two of his players ex- made no attempt to prevent him from resign- No bed of roses his duties as head coach had taken on more pelled and another suspended from school in ing, stated that "O'Neal has laid down a •han just coaching responsibilities. Working October for harassment and destruction of strong foundation that we'd like to build on." in the Garden on admissions, housing and financial aid lor University property. That probably lurks as his players had become part of his job and the low point in Tutein's Fordham career. Several of Tutein's players, however, hegan to take their toll. Tulein voiced concern about a prevailing were not as complimentary about their de- —page 12 parting coach. Junior wide receiver Tim "1 felt I was more of an administrator attitude on campus among students toward Banahan said, "Everyone respects him as a than a football coach the last three years," athletes who they feel "are getting something human being but we feel it (the resignation) "Plained Tutein. "Being a head coach had we're not." Tops and Flops was best for the program. It's been pretty become all-encompassing. I'm not really sure "Even though 1 felt we (the coaching staff) did a good job, I felt the program was •hat's what I want to do. I want to share my continued on page 12 —page 10 hie with my two kids." being anchored," stated Tutein, referring to 2/THE RAM/THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1986 THE CAB CALENDAR Thursday, January 23 Cinevents sponsors Rambo at 10:30 a.m., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. in Keating 1st. Friday, Tuesday, January 24 January 28 F.C. and C.B.A. Last day for extra cost F.C. and C.B.A. Change of Course in requests. McGinley Ballroom. A.F.C. Dance Marathon Committee Lombardi Center Intramurals!!!! sponsors a Ballroom Dancing Mixer. Co-rec, womens, mens basketball Dance instructions will be given!! Co-rec, womens, mens indoor soccer 9 p.m. in the Ramskellar. Co-rec volleyball Team rosters and entry fee ($5.00 per team) are due in the Lombardi Center office by 5 p.m. Residents and commuters are encouraged to join! Saturday, Wednesday, January 25 January 29 Rams Basketball vs. lona. Madison Cinevents Classical Film Series Square Garden. 3 p.m. Come out and presents The Gold Rush. 8 p.m., cheer the RAMS on to victory!! Keating 1st. Monday, Thursday, January 27 January 30 Rams Basketball vs. Army. 7:30 p.m. in Cinevents presents Cocoon 10:30 a,m., the Gym. BE THERE!! 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Keating 1st. The Fine Arts Committee sponsors the Bronx Arts Ensemble 10:30 a.m. in the McGinley Ballroom. Use this form to list events in the CAB Calendar Sponsoring Group Address Description of Event Date:_ _Place Time_ .Admission Requirements. Of Interest To: • College • CBA • General Public • Grad Students DEADLINE: Monday af 4 PM • Members of Fordham University Only uP°n completion of this form, please return to: CALENDAR COMMITTEE Campus Canter Director's Office THE RAM/THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1986/3 Brennan Resigns; Tinker Returns by Jacqueline Hattar "There were definite problems [with the to ask me if he ever needed me would I come Michael Brennan, student activities books]," Hanusik said. "He [Brennan] had a in and help out," he said. budget coordinator, resigned from his posi- lot of difficulties adapting to the new situa- Tinker added that he decided to return tion last Monday in order to pursue a career tion at Fordham, and the wide range and to Fordham since he enjoyed working in private industry, said Michael Sullivan, number of clubs. He was no comparison to here. assistant dean of student activities. Curt Curt Tinker." Sullivan said he was relieved that Tinker Tinker, the man Brennan succeeded, re- Tinker, a 61-year old New Jersey resi- returned to fill the position because he had turned on Wednesday to take over as interim dent, who said that he retired last year pri- experience and knowledge of the University's budget coordinator until a permanent marily because of the two-hour commute to budgetary system. replacement can be found, Sullivan said. the Bronx, accepted the position temporarily "It's great that he's back for a couple Sullivan added that there were a number as a favor to the University, he said. of weeks because it gives us continuity. He's of student complaints concerning the quality "I told them before that I'd come back a qualified person for the position," Sullivan of Brennan's performance, and that the deci- to help if they ever got in a jam. I don't need said. "We're lucky for Curt." sion for Brennan to resign was a mutual one. the money because my pension is double this The selection process will be conducted "It wasn't a surprise to me," he said. salary," Tinker said. "Originally, I resigned by a committee headed by Sullivan and three "It was a tough decision but he showed great because I didn't make enough money to student leaders: Shaun Mahoney, CBA'86, strength of character...he did the best thing make the two hour commute worthwhile. But Tom Hanusik, FC'86, and Dave Varoli, for himself and the students." the dean [Sullivan] called me two weeks ago 1FC86. Curt Tinker Brennan, who held the position since September 1, 1985, submitted his letter of re- signation to Sullivan on Monday.