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By Leon Tripplett cially with a wee budget of $ 100. News Editor Think again. Their voices can be heard The musical phenomenon is wafting from the artistic air in the supposed to, in theory, remind its antiquated-looking building of audience of the timeworn Michigan Avenue, a mixing of Gospel accordi ng to St. melodious voices and songs of Matthew, the rise and fall of the righteousness. Son of a carpenter and the humil This ragtag group of stars ity of a mere mortal cum savior may, at first glance, look spiritual given immortality by a select and unsuspecting, wholesome group of eyewitnesses to genera and reli giously astute. And many tions of second-hand religious of them are. passers by, But, be ye not deceived, they Its supposed to portray the are as wavering as Godspell. Photo by Aaron Notfzinger often unpredictable, erratic yet The musical's original veneer Cast members of the upcoming Theatre Department musical religious devotion. of disciples is about a 1960s version of the "Godspell" strut their way through " Day by Day-'' hard-pressed to serve an unpopu retell ing of the life of Jesus lar man of two centuries ago. Christ and His disciples. This is roles throughout the musical at Godspell," admits Loza, who had Not Godspell. all meshed together with the sup any given moment. "Its about to take a breather himself, from The popular musical, porting cast singing what,"thus having a sense of community," another play he'd just finished Godspell- heralded and per sayeth the Lord." Again, th at's said Peter Loza, the hand-picked directing. formed alike by high school the the sixties version. student director. "It's up to the The general auditions began aters, colleges, universities and Under student director, Peter individual to decide what the with some SO students. When it professional production compa Loza, there won't be any ficti musical means to them." Adding was all over, just 12 were stand nies-has hawked its way, over ti ous cobble-stoned streets or that "everyone i,s_.r_esponsible for ing-or should we say singing. thirty years, from Broadway to preaching disciples with sandals everyone." .~ • ; Among them was actor, singer Tinsel Town. Now, it makes its descending on the audience in The plot isn't hard to follow, and pianist Ryan Guerre, who way to Columbia's lith St. cam righteous indignation. simply because there is none- jumpstarted his performi ng pus. Welcome to the 90s version of everyone is encouraged to "be career at the ripe age of 10. "I Student directed, student pro Godspell. yourself." And it's that mantra was all over the stage," a remi duced, student acted-you'd This is a story about a bunch that reigned supreme in the pick- niscent Guerre said, " It was probably think it won't be any of singing, rangy street kids wit h ing of themusical's cast. thing like the Real McCoy, espe- '90s problems, changing their "There was a lot of hype over See Gospel, next page Columbia2 students bound for Spain
ByMemaAyi appropriate fi rst ven- ~:;--:-;~;,';!~7:;~~~::t,.""~~:";;,1;:w,~ Manuxing Editor ture. "I have a high Columbia2, the Division of Continuing regard for RoseAnna Education in the Arts and Communications at Mueller as an instruc Columbia College, is offering a travel-study tor, teacher and schol trip to Spain this summer. The trip includes ar. She would always visits to Barcelona, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, have been my first Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Costa del Sol and choice to lead this Malaga. travel-study to Spain," The $2,8.00 price tag buys round-trip air Klukoff said. "She not fare; first-class train fare from Barcelona to onl y brings her Madrid; four-star hotel accommodations, knowledge and exper including all taxes and service charges; com tise to the trip, but also prehensive study guides, maps and city enthusiasm that I reports; a welcome dinner in Barcelona; think wi II make the fa rewell dinner in Malaga and breakfast daily. trip pleasurable to The trip will be guided by RoseAnna those who participate." Photo courtesy of Columbia 2 Mueller, Coordinator of Humanities for the Mueller said she is Starting this summer, Columbia2, the college's post-graduate Department of Liberal Education, who teach trying to break the education wing, will be offering travel-study trips to Spain. es Spanish at Columbia and has studied in stereotype that Spain is Madrid. just full of Flamenco dancers. the l ith noor faculty lounge in the Torco Phillip Klukoff, Associate Provost, "There are Arab and Jewish innuences in building at 7 p.m. for people who have Di vision of Continuing Education, said he Spain," Muell er said, adding that trip partici al ready sign<;d up and those interested in the hopes this will not be a traditional travel pants will see architecture that renects the · tri p. study (more travel than study). Klukoff hopes Middle Eastern and Moorish innuences. A representative from the Spanish con this trip wi ll be a balance of travel and study There will be some guided tours and some sulate will give a slide presentation on points to make the experience more enjoyable. discussions on the art and architecture of of interest and Mueller will give a talk. Klukoff said that they chose Spain because Spain, but leisure time wi ll also be provided Materials will be distributed about each Spain is a country "rich in culture." so that participants can revisit places that city and places that will be visited on the trip. Because Mueller is very interested in the were of particular interest to them or to see Each study guide for the trip will include an and architecture of Spain and teaches things that the gu ided tours overlook. information on points of interest and about Spanish at the college, Spain seemed to be an There wi ll be a preview party on Feb. 12 in the culture. food and people. • 2 NEWS February 10, 1991 THE CHRONICLE Gos_eel~ from page 1: Columbia's produc Journalism Dep a rtme nt tion of Godspell' has a iot in common with more promi 623 S. Wabash Ave., S uite 802 nent productions of the play--but we also add our own spin Chicago. Illinois 60605
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Editor-in-( ' hicf J.,hn H~nr~ Blc :'llanaging Editor :'\km.1 r\~1 :\"e \\S Editor Leon T npplen A ssistant News Editor scar) hogh-frcqucncy actors. the silence 1s broken redemption, the high-drama over sef"ing Jason Kra v ari~ But Guerrc d1dn't >lOp there. Profc>slonal by model -actor Dennis Rittennhouse- after either evil or good and the common good that actre" Paula Lynn. who pla)cd 10 Dn ll y JUSt three m10utcs. Godspcll is not about humans possess. It's broug ht out wonderful Features Edito r Parton' 's . "The Best Lillie Whorehouse energetic re,traint. ly in the devil's demanding song. ''Tum Back, Jill Schm1Cipfc n1g 10Te'a'... 1n, p1red the young prc"pcct to take Philosophical arguments often erupt over 0 Man." The devil is clearly a maelstrom of dance lc"ons. 1hc direct1 on of the musical. At th1s point contradictions. pugnacious yet possessed of a Assistant Features Editor " I th10l ot paod off. " sa1d G uerre. "'ho N1ko Prugh. who plays 1he devil , wants direc tender-loving hand. M1c helle DuFo ur tales a lead role 10 hclp10g hiS fe llo v. acto" tion. " I want to be crcat1 ve. but! also want to grasp nev. dances. and IS all over the dance have focus." she contends. She's supported Then it's improv time (sho rt for Improvi Ooor by the other actors. who're confused over I n.-es tigative Editor satiOn). this is when the real stars co me out With JU'i three "'ccks. 100 ho ur-. and thcor character's role. there true selves shining through. A touch of Robert Chmnto ~n untfc, '\ og~trcuc' ... mo l.. c<.J hct"'ccn Rca."urancc comes fro m bolh the d~re c· the head can mean the difference between rehear\JI' .•1ll1h c 'ong> Jnd dance' h,l\c hccn lor and choreographer " Your mo11vat10n dmma and comedy. depending on the actor. Opinion Edito r mastered After all. they have no one to mea· will come when you get into toe script," says They divide themselves equally into two Robert Ste' c n ~on sure up to Lata. ll1e cast admits it's a challenge. groups. One group has to act out the scenario " II'' a lot of hard wo rk." say' student Godspcll IS m1xed with dashing songs of the other gro up is pitc hing from the top of Pho tography Editor choreographer Joanna Gorne. their head. Cooperation is a B la1r Fredend. "'ho 101t1JII) came to the theatre must and unity is a necessary c ha~rman. Sheldo n Pat10l1n • ...,. ... • ••lit tool. lmprov spills over perfect v.1th the 1dea of Godspcll " It's Web Page Editor ly 10to Godspcll. alv. a~ < professiOnal with me. The devil. Jo hn the BaptiSl ~Ia~ Da~ oh II'" 'CTIOU\ hU\IOC'\'\ •• and Jesus- and then they often There'< "'me lruth 1o that. morph into their own world. Cop) Editor~ Gorr1e can oflen be found 10 her This is creativity at its best. Rob E:.n gland dance alt~re. demandmg the It 's hard to believe the cast is Chud Jo rdJn grnup to '-Ctt le do""· get Cafe's aren't just for coffee any more. Now there are "cyber cafes" where you can surf the web and play With Quake while you enjoy your cappucci John Henry Biederman no. Along with the coffee, tea and other selected food items that regular cafes offer, many cyber or Internet cafes Life--in a (Pea)nut shell offer state of the art computer systems Children are inherently evil. and high speed Internet access. But If that assertion disturbs you, I ask you to recall you don't have to be into computers to your days on the playground. The name-calling, the go to a cyber cafe, either. taunting, the heartless torture. The verbally harassing, "A lot of people come here to do bloodthirsty packs of little girls. different things," said Megan, an But, if you've made any sort of foray into the "real" employee at Cafe.Com, at 3415 N. world of employment, dating or college (it seems you Clark. "Some people come ih to just have), you know that nobody stops the cheating, the have a cup of coffee and hang out pretense. the heart-rending cruelty... while others come in to type papers or Because. you sec, people arc inherently immature, go on the Internet." petty and-yes-evil. Cafe.Com, which opened four Life is one big Peanuts cartoon. And I've often felt months ago, features four IBM clone like one of the Charlie Browns. computers with various games, several Photo Blair Fredrick I used to think that people were inherently good. Internet browsers along with Tbe Interactive Bean, at 1137 W. Belmont Ave., is one of two cyber cafes on That people were mostly forward-thinking, honorable Photoshop, Excel, Microsoft Office Chicago's North Side where you can surf the Web while sipping coffee. and good to their fellow humans, that we were des and others. They also offer free tined to coloni ze the stars. Internet classes (they charge $7.20 an cater to everyone though, and if you've and training center." Uh-uh. We're the Peanuts gang with cell phones, hour for the Internet service) and never used the Internet before, we'll And with 45 fully equipped com nose rings and hideous black and green nail poli sh. Microsoft office classes for $25. E show you." puter stations, Screenz offers the best We' re not going anywhere. mail accounts can be opened for $10 The Interactive Bean offers Internet that the Internet and multimedia com I'm not saying that government should be making and then $1 0 a month. Games cost 9 classes as well. In the hour and a half puter technology have to offer. more of our individual decisions. Just that I used to be cents per minute or $5 an hour, and session for $50, they teach the basics "We have a direct Internet connec a "Power to the People" ki nda guy and now I'm ...! Internet service is I2 cents a minute. of Netscape, e-mail, search engines tion, so you pretty much can't get don't know. Printouts are 35 cents a page and 40 and Tel net. E-mail accounts cost $10 a faster Internet access than here," Vince I'm surrounded by Lucys. Women setting up foot cents a page for color. They also sell month, and all computer use cost 16 said. "And we've got so much memory balls I can't wait to kick and yanking them at the last computers, which they build to meet cents a minute or $9.60 an hour. They here that you can seamlessly browse second. And there's no shortage of fun-loving, the individual's needs. also offer private parties. from playing a game to a Web page." ungrateful "beagles." A surplus of "little red-haired "You can do anything you want on Although business has been pretty Each computer station is equipped girls" who are impossible to impress and in love with the computers here, just as you could if good, the major downfall is the Jack of with a headset and the help desk can only their naturally curly hair. you had a computer at home," Megan advertising dollars, Bill said. guide a user through any problem. Nothing like a linle whatever-color-haired girl to said. "We just don't anticipate the return All services are 16 cents per minute, ruin a peanut buner sandwich. Although cyber cafes have been that would make it worthwhile," Bill but everyone receives a free half hour There are Schroeders all over the place, subject to around on the east and west coasts for said. "We're doing pretty welt this to start. the undying affections-of Lucys they take for granted. a while now, the first cyber cafe in the month, but the majority of our sales are Screenz also offers e-mail accounts And, of course, the worse Schroeder treats Lucy, the Midwest opened in Chicago on coffee and food." for $5.95 a month and basic and com more she loves him. December IS, 1995. The Interactive Business has been good at Screenz prehensive Internet classes as well. Good grief. Bean, at 11 37 W. Belmont, was mod Digital Universe as well, -despite its Packages are available for parties also. The kind Marcies and Peppem1int Patties don't eled after Cyber Smiths in Boston and Jack of advertising. Although there is no smoking in come around much (and don't prefer the company of the Online C @fe in London. ''Many people have just heard of us Screenz, eating and drinking is encour boys, anyway) and the wisdom of Linuses is rare. Gen With candles, bookshelves and through word of mouth or from just aged at the work stations, James said. X has brought more smelly Pig Pens, but, despite all paintings, the Interactive Bean looks passing by," said James, an employee "It's a stimulating environment," the adults like Bill C linton speaking unintelligibly like a regular warm, cozy cafe with at Screenz, 2717 N. Clark. "Although James said, "And we've had positive with authority on how things are getting bcl!er, the Computers. All eight Computers are real advertising is scheduled for feedback." Frankl ins are still kept out of major roles. Macs with video tele-conferencing spring." Screenz opened October I, 1996, Call me twisted, if you like. Accuse me of mutating capability. Screenz offers a lot of features that and is the first store of what may an innocent kids' cartoon/comic strip into something "A lot of young professionals and a cyber cafe doesn't have, and so they become a chain. foul and dark. But maybe you haven't watched a businessmen come in, along with a few do not consider themselves a cyber Columbia students should mention Brown flick lately. high school students," said Bill, an cafe, said Vince, a technical manager. their affiliation with the school to get I watched just about every Peanuts movie on video employee at the Interactive Bean. "We "We are a multimedia entertainment free coffee at "Cafe.Com" with the over my "break'' as inspiration for a play I put on, purchase of computer time. "You're a Sick Man, Charlie Brown" (featuring the You can reach the cyber cafis on the Peanuts gang "grown-up"), at Lounge Ax. And I've Web at www.ibean.com and got news for you: They're Shakespearean tragedies. co . presents www.screenz.com. Chuck takes a beating everywhere. He gets rocks for trick or treat, "Forget it, Kid" candy hearts on Valentines' Day, his baseball team never wins and he's constantly ridiculed. I have a feeli ng Charles M. Schultz built Mr. Brown out of personal experience. If you want to see a deep statement about children (and people) overall, check by Ellen Mclaughlin out "You're in Love, Charlie Brown," in which Charlie decides to pursue the linle red-haired girl and, to his directed by Brad Shelton dismay. his motives become known by the gang at large. Full classrooms-and, what's worse. packs of girls-laugh at him. Layers upon layers of laughs, echoing as dozens of "HA !"s bounce around, follow ing him wherever he runs! Talk about realism. While I've thought of suing Mr. Schultz for model ing that Brown cat on my childhood, I think I've large ly disposed of that striped shirt, and yet... Not com pletely. But I'd like to think that, as Linus says, "Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, [I'm] the Charlie Brownies!!" And I've also found umbrage in the good points of Chuckdom. January 23-March 2, 1997 There's a good side to being a Charlie Brown? Of course. Ever notice how most of the Peanuts arcn 't all Griffin Theater that happy? They're too preoccupied with Schroeder, 5404 N. Clark St. or Beethoven, or Linus to enjoy themselves too much. But Chuck ... His optimism and determination make him a role For tickets CALL model. Every year, he believes the baseball team is going to win. he still thin ks the linlc red-hmred girl 773.761 .8284 smil es at him (and maybe she does-although proba bly for manipulative purpose) and he always has a big grin on his round head. What the hell. Power to the Peanuts ... er, People, anyway. And, you know, if I take off right now, I bet I can kick that football this time... 4 ADVERTISEMENT Febuary 10, 1997 COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO AFRICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION FEBRUARY 10 - MARCH.6, 1997 Hokin Gallery Exhibit: February10 -27,1997 "Emerging African-American Artists in Review" Curated by: Ramon Price of the DuSable Museum Hosted by: the Hokin Gallery The African Heritage Creative Arts Competition is underway. For more information contact Student Life & Development- ext. 5459 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 -- 1 P.M., HOKIN ANNEX ROOTS ROCK SOCIETY . A CHICAGO-BASED BAND THAT COMBINES CALYPSO, REGGAE, AFRO BEAT AND LATIN RHYTHMS TO BRING ABOUT AN EXOTIC, DANCEABLE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 -- NOON, HOKIN GALLERY "THE GANDY DANCERS" THIS DOCUMENTARY FEATURES THE MUSICAL TRADIT10NS AND VERBAL RECOLLECTIONS OF EIGHT RETIRED RAILROAD TRACK LABORERS, WHOSE OCCUPATIONAL FOLK SONGS WERE ONCE HEARD . ALONG THE RAILROAD LINES ACROSS THE SOUTH. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 -- 1 P.M., HOKIN ANNEX MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY: BOBBI WILSYN & "SHF' 4 P.M. -- HOKIN GALLERY AFRICAN HERITAGE OPENING RECEPTION PERCUSSIONIST PENNINGTON MCGEE & COMPANY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY lO --NOON, HOKIN GALLERY DOCUMENTARY: "THE GANDY DANCERS" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 -- 1 P.M., HOKIN ANNEX DEEPLY ROOTED DANCE THEATER A DYNAMIC GROUP OF ARTISTS WHO VIRTUALLY ILLUMINATE THE STAGE THROUGH THE DRAMA OF DANCE THEATER. S P.M . -- HOKIN ANNEX ''KNOW YOUR HERITAGF' GAME SHOW (HOSTED BY THE COLUMBIA COLLEGE ASSOCIATION O f BLACK JOURNALISTS - CCABI STUDENT ORGANIZATION) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1S --1 P.M., HOKIN ANNEX "BORN RICH " -- A NARRATIVE WITH MARYLENE WHITEHEAD & THE BLACK HERITAGE ENSEMBLE OF NORTH EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 -- S P.M. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IN THE CREATIVE ARTS COMPETITION (RULES & REGULATIONS AVAILABLE IN STUDENT LIFE & DEVELOPMENT - RM. 101, 6ll S. WABASH) MONDAY, MARCH l --l P.M. - S P.M., HOKIN HALL DR. WINSTON JOHNSON ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF "WORKING TOGETHER TO SAVE OUR CHILDREN" WEDNESDAY, MARCH S --4 P.M., HOKIN ANNEX COLUMBIA COLLEGE STUDENT JAZZ ENSEMBLE DIRECTED BY: ORBERT DAVIS S P.~. -- HOKIN ANNEX AFRICAN HERITAGE CLOSING RECEPTION & CREATIVE ARTS COMPETITION AWARDS PRESENTATION THURSDAY, MARCH 6 -- S P.M ., HOKIN ANNEX EXPRESS YOURSELF TALENT SHOW (HOSTED BY THE CCAIFI) 6 P.M. -- HOKIN ANNEX TASTE OF AFRICA CULINARY EXPERIENCE (HOSTED BY THE CCABI & STUDENT LIFE & DEVELOPMENT) COLUM~ir'oWsHkEf6 i~~#(R,tJf'fi~l\f{]~ATlON Febuary 10 , 1997 NEWS 5 . a s h lCJ n lc:!l COLUMBIA 136405 Ci, fJ TH 1nr; I Ill PHfJTfHiHHPHY /J lfJ£() POE THY DHHtJinr,s r,RHPHIC DESifirl PHinTinr,s f-"UHfiiTtJRE 5CIJI~ PTUHB ES!iHYS /i,LtJSTHRTIOns /EIJELHY ~ rp8 Hr:r:fi!iSfJH I H O ~---- - ' - ,·~/"'... -~ - -.~ :!t.;;__ - - - ~ -- RIJHHOS /JILL HE PHESEnTEO on 0P£nlnr, nJr;HT RPHII, HR Pl. EHSE 5tJHI'JIT 1'/HTEHIH/, S TO 0 . 8HOZ Yf1SA.- J RUOI'I I 10 I ( 1'1 I EHT. 11'1 a j\:J~led exhlmltlmn mi=: i=:ashlmn ~elated 1e~t .:YIJIJII~fi /-11- /J lfl ~HHT HY H IJA.• Ift f. I-1111-H ~{J( Hf"ti~~IIJ(I._. I'IHn~ By Jill Schimelpfenig world arc busy living out their natural size varies from season to season. ceases throughout the summer, and the Ft•alures Edi10r urges and tendencies. During July and August, when the birds leave their nest to go back to a more With animals, sexual activity is not a bird's gonad size is at a minimum, song is communal life until the cycle begins again For adults, the Valentine's Day celebra premeditated act, it is simply a behavior quiet and nest-hole visiting is rare. In the in the Fall. tion is somewhat of an annual mating ritu that they exhibit as stimulated by the inter fall and winter, gonad growth begins and This reminds me of an old relationship al. First, you spend the evening enjoying a nal activity sexual activi of mine. This theory would explain his lavish dinner. mayhe move onto a little of the ner ----- ty increases preference for sexless frolicking with his live entertainment and then comes the vous sys with ball size buddies in the summer and his renewed quiet time where you arc alone with your tem. Birds .•• Maybe the ~aJ instincts witllin so that by urgency as soon as the chill hit the air. honey. For many pc<>ple. this part of the don't sit us are better left to handle the matter mid-February, Perhaps human males can go through the night is spent in the sack. or on the n oor. in around plan around same shrinking gonad experience. But, the closet. the hackseat. the kitchen ning an because when these 1bings are teft.up Valentine's males arc not the only animals reacting counter or wherever it is that you prefer. evening of to the intellect, well it can an aef'i;.'i Day, nest sexually to changes in their body, female Whether or not you would like to admit passio nate messed up. building com animals react in a strange manner as they it. lewd thoughts abound for many days romance so mence s. go through phases of ovarian growth. prior to the actual partaking. For the lucky as to get These birds Upon the near completion of ovarian fc" with a Jove interest on hand. this can some in the end. In fact. the male British acquire completely formed gonads by development, female rats are so desiring of he one sure-fire date. starling's sex life revolves around the size April, along with regular sexual behavior copulation that they have been noted to Meanwhile. as the intelli gent race is out of hi s gonads. Yes, the size of his gonads patterns. Breeding occurs by the end of walk across an electrically charged grid in indulgi ng themselves in the more romantic but, not in terms of what he was graced May, which is just in time for gonad order to reach a male. The frequency of side of li fe. all the other animals of the with at birth. For these creatures, in June. All sexual activity her movements, at this time, are much quicker than under less lustful conditions. A female rat, under normal circumstances, will tum a revolvi ng drum one or two hun dred times in a six-hour period, whereas she may make more than 4,000 revolutions during the same period of time if she is in heat. Nervous tension is the scientific explanation for radical sexual behavior in such animals experiencing what we, humans, refer to as being "horny". Women, can you relate? If all goes well this Valentine's Day, the senses will be peaking, he'll pick up on your scent and that will do it for both of you. All this talk about sex and Valentine's Day and really, what do I know? Not too much. I know that when it comes to love and romance, maybe the animal instincts within us are better left to handle the mat ter because when these things are left up to the intellect... well it can all get messed up. If you seek further information on how your sex life could be oddly related to that of an animal, check out a pre-Valentine's Day amorous discussion titled ''The Love Lives of Penguins: Monogamy, Divorce, and Sex Hormones," which will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Brookfield Zoo. ." ), 11 't( /,.,\ . ~ ')/ 1'\ ·~ Dr. Gene Fowler of Pomona College in California will discuss the typically /]! IJ [.)(,!. \. ~~ monogamous-maintaining, long-term pair - ~ ·~ bonds between Argentina's Magellanic Penguins. Fowler will also discuss how ]I. .I' ,., ~ ,1 1')) .l their behavior is innuenced by sex hor " I) t\. Jl ,, ''··''~Jf<.- 11.1'P. mones. '~'\ f( I ; \ )./' ,, I, ' .J/' '1' r1 \\ · [ :i' ·y··1r 'J' 1I. IJ /!\\. ~ - fl ,,,~ R ., , 1 ~ · ~ 1 lf .1. \\ 1 .lt 1) ,,...... 1!/. \\... 1~ ;1.~ ,, ,~ . '11 I' ·i' (( ,, II I \\ ,, 'I 1\ II I . . . .. ' . I \ ' )J II ,., l ,, f. I }' . ll .;' (( ~ I '! )) .,, (( 0 v .I !. ., , .;' Ct ,, .I' l) .I! I I I \f 'I I I \\. ) ) 1) I 'IJ L' J) J I l) .j I. ) I ~. '0.. 1r. ) IJ • I ';, !'-. l) . I )) ,I OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS I.ESBICA Y STUDENT AKI' 1\XIIIBITION MARCH 17 -AI'RII . 17 1997 O PJ :N JNC RECIWI'ION T II URSDA Y, MARC il 20, 6:00-B:OOPM Quality Rtudcnt work of all mediums acct'pted by March 13 a t 7:00pm to tlw Hokin < t·nter, n2:1S . Wabash . All work must be read y for di sp lo~ y (it•. p.lintings wired, phntogr.~ph y and i ll w;t raliortH mattl'd to our s pt•cific s i :~.e s ) 8"x1 0", 11"x14", H)"x20",211"x24", and 10"x40" ( 'o nlacl Mit.: h;J<•I Alisl.tir Wl'rnik .tt t• xt. %YO with ???? Febuary 10 , 1997 ADVERTISE ME N T 7 •••••••••••••• What are you giving your sweetheart for Valentine's Day? PROTECT THE ONE YOU LOVE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE AWARENESS DAY Thursday, February 13, 1997 Pick up your Valentine pack in the Wabash building lobby. BE SMART! BE SAFE! Sponsored by Student Life & Development, Academic Advising; and the Library ¥ ¥ ¥ v ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 8 FEATURES Febl'uary 10, 1997 Film Fare Film I SPECIALWA EDITION By Melissa Thornley Correspondent Everybody probably remembers the first time they saw Star Wars. I was six years old. My whole family packed into the car on a hot Saturday afternoon and waited for what seemed like hours outside the Golf Mill theater. I was still drying tears from a bee sting on the car ride over. It's as clear as if it were yesterday. Star Wars was defi nitely not the first movie I'd ever seen, but it sure felt like it. Floating out of the theater, I could do anything in the world. I had it all planned out. I was going to save the uni verse. And why couldn't I? The force was with me. Lei a and Luke were on my side and Han Solo was going to be my boyfriend. Over the course of the next year, my brother and I got virtually every Star Wars action fi gure known to man. I stuffed my Barbies away in a box and never took them out again. Who needed a stupid Barbie when you could be Princess Leia? We relived every scene in Star Wars hun dreds of Limes over, plus all of the sagas we conjured up on our own. Along with all dark theater on a nice day. Like millions of other people of our friends, we were around the world, I could not pass up the opportunity to obsessed. experience Star Wars in all of its big, bold badness up on No other movie has had a huge screen. Twenty years wiser and a tad more cynical, such a huge impact on a I wanted to see if Star Wars affected twenty-six-year-old generation as the Star Wars me like it did six year old me. I needed to be dazzled and Trilogy. I heard on the amazed. radio the other day that the As soon as the words "A long Lime ago in a galaxy far f average American has seen ar away... " rolled down the screen, my heart beat fas ter. I c Star Wars 6.7 times with ould not help myself. I knew the story inside and out, butt the 29 and under category he wonder never subsided. Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Sand almost doubling to 12 People, Jawas, Darth Vader, Chewbacca-all fell like old times. So if we've all seen friends. it so many times, why rere To be perfectly honest, the added footage did absolute lease it? Why do what's ly nothing for me. The scenes seemed forced and unnec been done before? Arc we essary, as if they just pasted creatures from Jurassic Park that gull ible to take the bait into Star Wars. Meeting Jabba the Hull outside the and spend millions of dol Millenium Falcon was a nice touch, but I could've easily lars again? What the hell done without it. was I doing outside No matter what they could've added to Star Wars, noth McClurg Court for the first ing tops watching the show on opening day? Death Star blow into bits. My curiosity was piqued Fl oating out of McClurg Court twenty years later, '! by the new scenes worked caught myself humming John Williams' score. I could into the film, but that was still do anything in the world. The force was still with me n't enough to fo rce me into and I could still save the universe. I just didn't need Han crowds of people to sit in a Solo anymore. Predictable crime story, a real box office rip-off Despite the fine performances by actors Jack Nicholson and Judy Dayis, a weak script ultimately fails "Blood and Wine" · By Melissa Thornley vacation, Alex and Victor barely succeed even trust his mistress, who truly seems to ments Jack Nicholson and Judy Davis, Correspondent at their sloppy attempt to steal a diamond care for him (and she's the only one). superb as always, and Stephen Dorff necklace worth a mi llion and change. What he does accomplish, albeit uncon (BackSeat) adds a raw energy to the Blood is thicker than water, so they say, Stuck between a rock and a hard place sciously, is to force his so-called family to father-son relationship with Nicholson. but is it thicker than wine? with Victor holding bribery materials and find their own strengths to survive his It's also a chance to check out When the wine leads to glullonus his wife holding the jewels, Alex's only treachery. up-and-comer Jennifer Lopez, whose wealth the question suddenly becomes savin g grace is Gabriella (Jennifer Lopez). Here's where the main interest lies-in claim to fame will soon be her role as the more interesting. Director Bob Rafelson The nanny of his recently-not-so-rich the choices Suzanne, Jason, and Gabriella slain superstar Selena. · (Five Easy Pieces) returns to the screen in wine clients and a Cuban refugee, make to try and survive. Everyone who These performances, however, just his fifth film with Jack Nicholson "Blood Gabriella plays the seductive, headstrong comes into contact with the diamond neck barely keep this film afloat. and Wine." Alex Gates, a wine merchant mistress. Unfortunately for Alex, hi s lace experiences the lure of glittering pos We all know that crime doesn't pay ~nd on the road to bankruptcy wit h a lust for rebellious stepson falls in love with sibilities. To some, the money offers free that you're supposed to love your family. money, spawns a hopeless robbery scheme Gabriella causing a rift in their affair and dom - to others, enslavement. All the Lust and greed plus sex and violence does with Michael Caine as the ruthless Victor. shifting alliances in the jewel heist. characters, however, pay a price. not always equal a perfect movie, even Along the way, Alex's wife Suzanne Caught in a downward spiral, Alex Unfortunately the aud ience pays the when you throw in Jack and Judy. (Judy Davis) and stepson Jason (Stephen flounders in his own incompetence, even price too--the price of a weak script. If you're desperately looking for a. Dorff) find themselves dragged into the tually spinning himself into his own web Nothing is so disappointing as great movie for a Valentine's day date, I suggest dangerous game. of blood and deceipt. characters stuck in a script that's pre taking the money you would've spent on The crime, in and of itself, is about as It 's hard not to feel a sense of j ustice dictable and been done better in dozens of "Blood and Wine" tickets and spend it on exciting as an episode of "Miami Vice." here. Alex is anyone's nightmare of a other films. a boule of Chianti and an old Fred and While his ultra-rich clients are away on stepfather and a pitiful husband. He can't Michael Caine's sardonic wit comple- Ginger video. F t b r u a r·y 1 0 , _ 1 9 9 7 FEATURES 9 Fare Film Fare 3D effect set assail in "Across the Sea of Time" By Michelle Rice Correspondent As a student who's skeptical about spending $7.50 on a movie, $8 and change for anything else sounds obscene. The movie better pop out from the screen or else I won't pay! But in the case of''Across the Sea of Time:· the movie did just that. I was surprised. though. to have experienced (before every· one else. in which case I never payed that $8 and change) such a different type of movie- an IMAX 3D fi ction film- with such remarkable images through a pair of Electronic Crystal Lenses. The lenses work like the 3D glasses you usc to wear to look at special imaged books and also feature the audio magic of Personal Sound Environment (PSE) sound to enhance the sound bytes that make a scene twice as enjoyable. The 3D effect brings to li fe the extraordinary sights and sounds of New York Ci ty, where a young Russian boy sets out to seek his fam· ily that migrated there years ago, in a movie appropriately enti· tied, "Across the Sea of Time.'' In this 50-minute film , Peter Reznick plays Tomas Min ton. an eleven year-old Russian boy in search of his ancestors (including one who happened to he a 3D photographer) who migrated to America in 1904 seeking happiness and justice. Throughout the movie. the hoy carriesold pictures (stercocards-JD processed pictures taken by his ancestor) and a couple of let ters that were sent to Russia years ago. The letters describe the beauty of the "Big Apple: · and its enrichment to the soul : the pictures show his family and the many different people they encountered on their way to the city. The hoy views his stcrc Director and producer, Stephen Lo~ documents the truly monumental treasures ali ve withi n ocards through a stereopticon (a device for viewing 3D photos) New York city with great shots of New1 York's Coney Island, the Empire State Building and and shares it with everyone he comes in contact with during his the skyline itself. adventure. Wherever Tomas goes he carries the memorable treasures. until a tragedy occurs and he's left with only one pic ture. that of his ancestor and his wife. This doesn't discourage the young boy from searching: he's determined to journey "Across the Sea of Time ... Throughout the movie, you find yourself indulged in fan ta sy and moved by reality. The breathtaking shots were taken to show you New York's Coney Island, the Empire Stale Building, the New York subway system and much more at its most spirited and diversified way. You even gel the intense feeling of riding a roller coaster, along with a ride on New York's subway line. The evening shots displayed New York City's liveliness and energy, with signs n ashing lights - beams of every color. You get front-row tickets to the Shubert theater. which pre sents "Crazy For You,'' featuring the Pink Ladies dancing and singing to upbeat music. It took a lot of hard work and motivation to accomplish this dramatic effect, but with a talented actor and a creative team of fi lm makers, the genre of a great fiction fi lm is apparent through and through (no holes here). After collecting a number of 3D negati ves, used as photographs in the film, they needed 10 display them as worthy and unique. "We had long been aware that 3D stills would be terrific on the big screen," said Stephen Low, director and producer of the movie. "I knew that archival stills would be extraordinary in 3D but the problem was in locating good enough negatives." When Low came across a set of old photographs of the Big Apple on ex hibit in Ri verside, Cali f.. he knew they would be perfect, in that they displayed life through the eyes of the peo ple pictured- not to mention that scenes of the Big Apple added a lot of spice. A number of sets were blown up to big screen size and "the results were truly astonishing," according to Low. "There were images of beautiful, young people staring you in the eye, peo What's to come...... ple who had long ago lived out their lives and disappeared without a trace except, of course, for these pictures." When asked how he had chosen the locations of the fi lm, he replied, 1991 Columbia film graduate, Theodore Witcher, is co-winner of this year's Sundance film festival's "We were not looking for the obscure, but rather, a new, fresh dramatic audience award for his movie tilled "love jones." Next week, the Chronicle will bring you way to look at things New Yorkers and others take for grant up-to-dale with th is film-maker's career and the future of his award-winning movie. ed." Fi nding a boy to play the role of Tomas Minton happened by chance. Peter Reznik was recommended to Low because of his background and innocence. Reznik is a Russian immigrant and his freshness of talent emerged instantly. "We [the crew! always had somewhat of a concern about casting Tomas." said Andrew Gellis, executive producer and writer. "So much of what the character is called upon to do is internal, emotional, reactive and expressive.'' The identification is definitely there with Peter. he really becomes one with his character, which can make the heart of the most selfish and angry person melt. IM AX 3D is the beginning of a technological celebration today. It can only get better with years to come. Its important to point out that movies arc expensive to make and that the 3D effect will cost a lot more to produce. For $8 and some cents, a movie like this is worth every penny (even though the seats are uncomfortable) and it's a plus for us consumers to know. Among a relatively small cast of actors, starring in the film are Nia Long, Larenz Tate, Bill Bellamy. "Across The Sea of Time," is great for all audiences and is Isaiah Washington and Lisa Nicole Carson. premiering Thursday, February 14 at Cincplcx Odeon 's Navy Pier IMAX 3D Theater. Support is all the up-and-coming screen needs to produce and encourage other film makers out there to execute a success of "Big Bucks." 10 OPINION messenger service? Okay, we'll Fans: Congratulations on the appointment of four additional A... cow writes deliver a copy to Dr. Cannon as new fan club! By the way, Mark knoll women to the Chairperson's soon as you deliver us some free has appeared in magazines like Council. in to SAL? ice cream! And what do you PLAYGIRL before! Check out Dear Editor, We also want to extend our mean the Chronicle has ~s ome ~ web Page Editor Spank and congratulations to: Ava Belisle Hello Columbia College: how justified" a web site? And leather Fiesta" from June of I've been deceived and Chatterjee, Suzanne Cohen You may wish to publish or where do you get off Implying 19 ... Well, find it yourself. Mark defrauded by the IRS. Now I find Lange, Jane Ganet-Sigel and edit this e-mail , only after an that we should allow others on regrets a lot of things from his out that the IRS is a PRIVATE Lynn Pena on their recent "pro unedited copy is supplied to Dr. it? The college has its own Web sordid past and would rather CORPORATION that collects motion," and express our grati Cannon, chairman of the science site, only it's lousy because it's that we not draw attention to and lhen deposits all my income tude to women who have already and math department. A few · censored by Associate Academic them.-fd. tax money with the Federal been working on behalf of all years ago the higher-ups, includ Dean Peter Thompson and his Reserve Bank Inc. which is Columbia students as members in g former Dean of Students secret cabal. You'd probably like another PRIVATE CORPORA of the Chairperson's Council. Herman Conaway, asked some him-you seem like a cow of TION. This FRB Inc. keeps some Women's Work In Progress active faculty members and stu many secrets yourself! Oh, and ... And Rodman of my money to pay itself the (WWIP) has been working on the dents to address the issue of the to continue the car metaphor interest on the national debt. empowerment of women at the computer system(s) at Columbia you so aptly confused us with: stalking! Then it hands the rest of my college. We're pleased that this College. Some of the issues relat Your need new shock money over to the Governor issue was acted upon. ed to lack of computer knowl absorbers!-Ed. As a film and video student Secretary of Treasury of the Signed, edge and interaction by both stu here at Columbia College, I've International Monetary Fund, Women s Work In Progress dents, faculty and hired help. often thought about going into Inc. of the UN; which is another Last year, I met with Dr. ... and a Mancow Neuro logy. Today in our soci PRIVATE CORPORATION. WW.: We too alfiiiMftd Mr. Cannon to discuss hi s plans of ety, idiots are in abundance. Then they give my income tax Duff for hla hiring of more participating in another commit (yeah, right) too! Every second you can come in money to lhe UN Agency for - to the coundll And, for tee about these same issues. I AM contact with one of these indi International Development. yow lnfonncstlon, - of _. CURIOUS. Hi there, I would just like to viduals at school, at work, or as All of these private corpora ltafferl reports Helng a rncme How have things developed in ask the staff of the financial aid you ' re walking down the tions were established by, and are called "'Women'• Work In the past year? Have the results office how they got their jobs... streets. controlled by Jews. With all th!lt Prog.....- at a bachelor party been tangible? They have to be the rudest, most I'm not an Angel. I a] so interest money the Jews have - time back. ·Ed. I have noticed within the past inconsiderate people at this col have my moments when some bought up our country, and much six months that the Chronicle has lege. And that's saying a lot, con days it seems like "just one of of the rest of the world. That somehow justified incorporating s idering [that] most of the admin those days", but my gosh, I means that for over 50 years I've Message from· hardware and software to estab istrative staff [members] are real know whe n it's time to quit. been tricked and defrauded"'into lish a web site. How have the ly unfriendly people. I would just The incident that was pro financing the schemes of the our Web other departments interacted with like to let them know that I, and voked by Dennis Rodman on Zionist Jews who are positioning this new system? I recently was many like me, are tired of dealing January 15, 1997 was childish themselves to rule the world Tyrant on campus and found nobody with their bullshit. and uncalled for, but who am I through the UN. The worst part new on the site. I' II check back So they can shape up or get to judge? I like Dennis and I of it is that wherever Jews have In last week's column entitled with the site in about six more the hell out of the way. Some of believe he can change and I consolidated their power (as in "This is This", one fi nds the fol months. us need quick and correct hope he does for his sake. the USSR and all the other lowing: " Despite our efforts, I am interested in knowing answers to our financial aid ques He has the pie in the sky and Communist nations) they have there were many stories that I how Columbia will develop its tions, because it means the differ I'd hate to see him have to eat murdered Christians by the hun didn' t have time to investigate computer standards within the ence between paying the rent and shit and bark at the moon. dreds of millions. . . WACO this semester. Among them is the next five years. If I were to being evicted. So the next time Style. old library in the 600 S. Michigan describe how Columbia has some concerned student calls Gwendolyn D. H erron Enough is Enough. I don' t building. Since the library moved experienced the use of computers with a question, lose the attitude want these Anti-Christian Jews to to the Torco building last year, in its curriculum, I would have to and do your goddamn job! P.S . Enclosed with this corre rule the world. Therefore I want the old space is supposedly being associate it the use of a car. spondence is .a poem I wrote to file a lawsuit against the IRS, renovated into computer labs. The car is expected to function [email protected] about Dennis Rodman. Inc. for fraud; and demand that But over a year has gone by and because it sits in front of the per via the Chronicle's e-mail they either deposit all my future nothing has been completed. son operating it. The key to the Ms Herron: Sorry, but we cannot income taxes and all the income What's the deal? Stay tuned to car should unlock the doors, turn Mancow (as If we're gonna Include the TWO PAGE poem you taxes that I have paid for the last this column next semester!" the ignition and maybe even believe you're really the DJ): sent us. We do appreciate your three years, into the Treasury of I am happy to report that the clean out your cars. If one does funny, the financial old staff opening our eyes, however the United States, OR, give me General Purpose Computer Lab not know how to fix the tires, add recently informed us that the after reading your letter, we too my money back and take me off had its grand opening in the gas, or shift the gears, that car rudest student they'd ever met are convinced that Idiots are In their "callle" list. November 1996, and has been is of no use. came by, some character imper abundance. And, by the way, If anyone knows of an honest running beautifully and to capac The tires of the computer are sonating a famous local DJI And ever consider taking on a new lawyer with guts enough to file a ity since then. The Lab is indeed its hardware, the gas its software if you think the staffers In hobby?· Ed. lawsuit against the IRS, Inc. for located on the second noor of the and the shifting its operation. The financial aid are the rudest peo· me, please let me know. main building (signs are visible way I observed Columbia's com pie at the college, you obviously from the elevator lobby and in the puters its tires were bald, its gas haven' t done much on-campus Sincerely, stairwell to guide prospective was weak and its control was dating. Maybe it's your cologne. Some schmuck Patricia Horton students). Once there, a student lost. Maybe you're eating too many P.O. Box 1322 will find over 50 computers even I' m sure the computers and its chives. But If you really need concerned with Camdem on, MO 65020 ly divided between Powermacs users arc beginning to move for help with that, you should write and Pentium PC's. The comput ward. Let me know what has our own Mema Ayi's love Loft. his butt Ms Horton: Gosh, we had no ers run Microsoft Office and become of our first computer But please, no more stalkers ... Idea that such a thing was going Filemaker Pro, and print via committee meetings almost five Ed. I really enjoy the piece of but on! And, if there's anything the heavey-duty laser printers. All years ago. t wipe you call the Chronicle. world needs more of, It's con· PC's have Internet access. Hours: Week after week I sifl through its splracy themes. Maybe we can Monday through Thursday, 9am- With much curio.rity, Web Page pages to find the proper piece to watch an Oliver Stone flick 10pm; Friday, 9am-7pm; CowiJovine @aol.com cleanse rny bum. together sometime! Anyway, we Saturday 9am-5pm. During peak Via the Chronicles e-mail Editor Stalking Please lay off the color ink made sure to run your letter at times the Lab operates at near PS: For the investigative reporter tho ... your Christmas issue gave full length, so If It appears dif capacity. The Lab is managed by ' · who am I'! Clue: Dr. C onnon, I In spite of his shortness, me colon infection. ferently here, something professional staff members and am the w mconc who submit greasiness and bi g headcdness, I muat've happened at the print students have found them ted my New Orleans meal for nut think Mark Dascoli is one killer lrAi TeK shop. Maybe Jews work there? extremely helpful. ritional analy~i~ . Rcnoc rroncr, lay dago and I am proud to say that I via tire Clmmic/e Me.f.l'age Ed. Petu 11rompson on the icc-cream! arn the chairperson of his fan Fomm Associate Acadmrir Dn m club. Mark, from all of us (I mean To our favorite cud-chewer: both of us) here, good lud in hAl TeK : Our respons.-Tough Duff's Dames Mr. Thompson: We're so sorry f rom our Investigative your career and in the rest of your Shit. Get 11?--Ed. about Bob's egregious error that reporter-ho corea! And life. And, as a side note, ever check in we sent him In the hallway for a another thing, Gurnsey Face: w n•idercd PLAYGIRL'/ good, t wo-minute spanking! It's a commonly accepted con· Dear Editor: walt, that was ... how long agot ventlon that, when you send Sillf'rrrly, The second Uh, Bobt Whe,. did Bob go ... correspondence to a publica· ( IJotlo of) your /ovin11 fim.o· We want to puhlidy thank --Ed. lion, It has the right to print It! V111 tlw Chmnirlt• Mt•.f.'fll/1' Jewish taxman President Duff for making Nya nyal And who do you think l'orum Columbia a more inclusive work we are, Dr. Connon's penonal on the grassy ing e nvironment with the February 10, 1997 EDITORIAL 11 This Stuff Is From This Staff Bob Chiarito Robert Stevenson Service with a smile:) or those hoping and praying "Is this the Financial Aid that I wouldn' t return to the Department?" FChronicle this semester, I'm back. For new students who haven't all-new Chronicle During the last few months I have had the weekly thrill of reading my been working as a Work-Aide at the column, I'd like to welcome you to front desk of the Financial Aid prison, known to outsiders as Department. I have been able to Columbia College. -now, where are you? experience something most students Although I'm no longer news edi don't. Working on the other side, the tor, I will still be writing this weekly side of the school that is at the stu column, continuing to tell it like it is. If you' ve been going to Columbia for a few years, you' ve probably noticed that dents service. I've also be re-assigned, this time the Chronicle has gone through some radical changes over that time. And if you It has been an enlightening expe 10 the investigative editor post. were around at least for the last semester, you' re going to find that more rience to say the least. I am really looking forward to Just some of the phone calls exposing the many scams and shams 1..... ~ ..1 :.~~ are in store for the current semester. Yep, good, bad or ugly, this paper's con- received is enough to send any around here. (Lucky thing for the going through an evolution. patient person into orbit. administration that this is my last and foremost, you'll notice that we have a mostly new staff, which is usually "I got this form in the mail about semester. If I had more time I would factor in the changing character of any publication. We bid a fond adieu to the a month ago I was wondering what I bust all the crooks and loafers.) who graduated with the end of the fall semester and must stress that the new should do with it?" Since time is running out, I plan to u No mention of what the form is, focus on the big-wigs. (Watch out 't necessarily better, only newer. And with the newer staners-and the what information is on it or what the Gall and Duff!) writers to come with next issue's masthead, more than ever before in the problem is exactly. I would bit my Speaking of President Duff, I tried 's history--comes another chance to tinker with the system up here, and tongue, holding in what I really to phone him last week but, as usual, system need tinkering ... wanted to tell them to do with it. he wasn't at work. But I did get 10 experience and constant tuning of our system come new ideas, and the time It just strikes me odd that so many speak to his gracious secretary, Joyce people, who are going to college, do Fulgium. She informed me, as if 1 to put those ideas into action. Continuing series are yet to come, this not think before doing. Granted cared, that nobody bought her a pair . An expanded variety of reviews-beyond music and movies and into everyone makes a mistake once in of scissors for Christmas. comedy and theater- as well. A back-talking letters page (which may or may awhile, but some things are just plain For you new students: A couple of something to do with the fact that the editor-in-chief interned at MAD amazing. months ago I gave Christmas gift this summer) is already "in place--check it out at the center of this issue. "Do my parents have to sign a ideas for administration and faculty, parental loan?" writing that Joyce Fulgium is in des- al horoscopes, mutliple, regular movie reviewers, a sports column-all this, This is just one of many brilliant perate need of scissors to cut the is coming to this semester's Chronicle. questions I heard. leash that President Duff has her on. realize, however, t'liat this is not the newspaper of us, the staff. It is the news- I wanted to tell this person "Who After telling me that she got of us and you, the students, of this one-of-a-kind insti tution. And if you have do you think signs a parental loan, stiffed for Christmas, she proceeded with the Chronicle-as clic;he as it sounds-it's your own damn fault! your dog?" to call me a smart-ass! It seems that too many students 1 guess 1 really got under Ms. constantly been soliciting input and attempting new projects to better serve coming into the office don't read Fulgium's skin. Either that ~he was ·ve populace of the college ... But we need your help. through the forms before partially pissed that nobody bought hera life, more than willing to start up a regular page for short-short fiction and poet- completing them. This causes a let alone a sense of humor. running numerous ads for submissions last semester, we have never delay, because the form is sent back In other news, Columbia has final- enough to do it. And we know there's enough creative writing being to be completed the correct way. ly addressed the problems that come f d 1 · When that reaches them, with from its open admissions policy. the inhabitants o these halls. Likewise, we coul use co umntsts, detailed instructions telling them No, they are not instituting mini- reviewers knowledgable in all areas of Columbia academics. More exactly what is needed to complete mum standards for admission, that are the literature students? A column on marketing-sure, but their files, students come back to the would make too much sense. Instead, are the marketing majors? Reviews of art exhibits or dance performances, a office ranting and ravi ng that it isn't they are giving a $300 tuition credit · columnist... their fault that their file isn't com to any student who attends Sylvan plete. Learning Center. In case you' re think we've made our point: We're more than willing to do all we can to acco- But if they had read the instruc unaware, Sylvan Learning Center everyone at College, but, in order to represent the entire community, we need tions carefully, this would never hap helps those who have trouble in of the entire community. pen. school, be it because of a lack of dis- address, e-mail, fax number and Web site are all listed in our masthead- locat- What is needed here is responsi cipline or a lack of common sense. on page 2. Use 'em. bility on the students part. As some Now I have no problem with one told me, growing up and going to Sylvan. My problem is once again college requires students to become with Columbia. responsible for themselves. Advisors The idea is stupid for two reasons. do the job they are supposed to, but if First of all, if a student doesn't have o01e heartfelt goodbyes students can not take it upon them the basic skill s which Sylvan special selves to be responsible maybe they izes on improving, that student has no shouldn't be in college. business in college. For years the he new staff of the Chronicle would like to bid a fond farewell to those staff educated majority of Columbia stu members who graduated with the end of the Fall Semester: dents have complained that many T ********* classes are "dumbed-down" to accommodate students with lessor David Harrell (former Opinion Editor)-We're sure going to miss having a con- skills. · If Columbia instituted an I · Now that I vented a bit, a few admissions policy, students would ve co umntst on our opinion page, they 're oddly hard to come by around here. requests for you the faithful reader. learn more at a faster rate because they wouldn't have to wait for the Ryan Healy (former Entertainment Editor)-Thanks for handing over your corre I. Anything on your mind. "slow-pokes." As for the "slow- ll<.n.onn.,nrs to us, but the entertainment pages will never again have the same charac 2. Send your email, for the same pokes," they should attend Sylvan w,,hatever you do, wherever you go, always maintain your suspicions of "The reasons. before attending any college. E-mail is much faster than snail Secondly, I always thought mail and has a slim chance of being Columbia considered itself a school. "lost in the mail." We check it all the If the administration doesn't want to Cristin Monti (former Managing Editor)-Where do we start, listing what we' ll time so click on send to our email implement an admissions policy, the that you brought to this office? Probably with the fact that you had more ''balls" address at [email protected] least they could do is teach slower the male editor-in-chief... 3. Visit our Home Page at students basic skills-and they could Hnp://www5.interaccess.com/chron do it without dragging down the rest icle of the student body. All that needs to Kim Watkins (former Features Editor)- Calls us hopeless optimists, but we're There you can emai I us or leave be done is to force students who are ing to find someone as creative and original at page design as you were. Who're messages in our open forum . We scholastically slow to take basic kidding ... will be publishing selectiOns from English, math and history classes both . and more than one. Anyway, thanks a lot. It's a sore understatement to declare that you' ll all be missed. 4. Columnists. I think whoever came up with this If you have an idea for a column new policy should have attended about a story you read here or a gripe Sylvan. Maybe then we wouldn't you have. get in contact with me at have had such a ridiculous idea set the Chronicle. we welcome all stu into motion. dents to submit their ideas. February •t&, ~~~~ -~ managed to wrangle up a date for the dance. Donna didn't understand. Slie knew she wasn't stunning, but she hadn't shattered any mirror either. If lice-head Alice could get a date, how come she couldn't? That horrible night, Donna spent the evening baking heart-shaped cupcakes with her mom, who told her how lucky she was not to have some guy trying to grope her on the dance floor or in the back seat of his car, or putting her in any other awkward situations. But Donna wanted to be groped! She was sixteen and hadn't once had the opportu nity to say to some pim- ply-faced adolescent boy, "No, nice girls don't do that!" Or "Yes, I'd love to!" Since then Donna has been in countless awkward Valentine's Day, in the situations and has been groped by more pimply style of the Love Loft! faced boys (as well as post-adolescent men) than The Love Loft she'd like to admit. And , Merna Ayi still, she's looking at the possibility of not getting As Valentines's Day approaches Donna, a single, twen any cards, chocolates or ty-something film student is without a date (so far-she stil l fl owers this Friday. got a few days left and hasn't given up hope) for thi s To make it worse, she's even got an obnoxious co Friday evening is afraid that February 14. 1997 wi ll be worker. Darlene, who has been getting packages (that get reminiscent of one she spent at home with her mother bigger by the day) delivered to the office since February I many years ago. from her equally obnoxious hoy friend. The office hens are Donna remembers that night as one of the worst of her predicti ng that the final gift, to be deli vered on life. She sat at home watching television with her mother Valentines's Day, will be a ring/marriage proposal. Oonna while EVERYONE else was at the big Valentine's Day can't understand why lice-head Alice and lazy-eye Dance. She felt like a loser, like no one loved her and no Darlene can get dates if she can't. She's beginning to thi nk one ever would . She'd cried herself to sleep when she that there's no one out there fo r her. found out that Alice, the girl who. in third grade, had di s How much li ke Donna arc you? Arc you dreading this appeared for three weeks after a (lice) head check. had Friday night ? Afraid you' ll come home to find that even mue ~ibing anb l\eceibing mue T!)istorp of ~t. Yalentine' s 1!\ap of JLobe Valentine's Day has always been Saint Valentine's Day To all of you who think you're ble star and name it for you and the day dedicated to lovers. There in love, Feb. 14 is right around your loved one, send a Valentine are many Many stories as to how The legend of St. Valentine stems the corner. If you haven't thought e-card; send a Baskin Robbins e Valentine's day started but here arc a from real-l ife martyrs from the of what you're going to give your cake, send a virtual ice cream few of the more prominent. Roman Empire known as Valentines. loved one or ·what to do for that cake or if you're at a loss for It is un sure who was the St. special day ...P ay Attention! words this Valentine's day, use Lupercalia Valentine, but two candidates are Valentine's Day is dedicated to Luv-o-matic to create a love letter related here. One of these love, a time to exchange roman then hit the big heart on the Valentine's Day may ha ve its ori Valentines is believed to have been a tic, sent imental, whimsical or screen to send .the message via e gins in the Roman fes tival Roman priest and physician. Killed in hum orous gifts. Here are a few mail to the object of your affec Lupercalia, observed on Feb. 15. the third century, during the persecu suggestions that may pique your tion. Lupcrcalia celebrated the coming of tions of the Emperor Claudius II interest: If you're still wondering about Spring in the Roman calendar Gothicus (the Groth}. After his death Put a Valentine message in gift ideas, why not give the gift of (February was observed later in the thi s Valentine was apparently buried your local paper, get a bag of for books? There are a wide array of year than it is today). Lupercalia was in the Roman road Via Flaminia. tune cookies with personalized books for this special occassion associated with the Roman gods Pope Julius I is said to have later built fortunes, send a singi ng telegram, by Gregory J.P. Godeck: Lupercus and Faunus. Lupercus a basi lica above his grave. A second make a tape of favorite love Romantic Mischief: The Playful watched over shepherds and their Saint Valentine candidate be lieved to songs or you could do what Side of Love, Romantic flocks and Lupercalia became a cele be a bishop of Teni ( a province in Bridget Bardot's husband did Questions: Growing Closer bration intended to ensure the fertili central Italy) was executed in Rome. rent a jet and drop a hundred Through Intimate Conversation, ty of flocks, fields and people. These men's status comes from roses over your loved one's Romantic Dates: Ways to Woo & On Lupercalia, goats and dogs legends of harboring Christians from home. (Although I don't think Wow the One You Love, and sacrificed on Palatine Hill (fabled persecution, curing the blindness of a that is legal in the state of Romantic Fantasies and other birth home known as Lupcrci) would cell keeper's daughter, and of possi Illinois.) Sexy Ways of Expressing Your then race on streets beneath the hi II bly, along with conducting marriages Now if those ideas didn't Love. wielding goat-skin thongs called feb while they were forbidden during catch your eye, maybe the Now if you're still cll!eless, rua. They would lash women gath times of war. It is perhaps this last Internet can help. The Internet you could do what one anony ered in the street.' with their thongs. repute and the traditions of has a few neat ideas, so get ready mous male did: Februa lashing ( a februatio) suppos Lupcrcalia, that coupled to honor St. to send your Valentine something "Keep it simple-flowers and a edly ensured fertility and easy child Valent ine as the patron sai nt of th rough cyberspace. card !" delivery. lovers. On the top of the list was The celebration of Lupercalia assembling your own personal No matter what you get for transformed and spread as the Roman Eros-Cupid-Amor ized Web page for your loved your Valentine, whether it be a jet Empire grew. During the celebrations one. You con also buy a Star as a full of roses to n kiss und an "I of Lupercal ia Rome conquered From its association with gift for your Valentine in English, love You." its the person you're France, 1ond it is then that the fir" Lupcrcalia, and that day's connection French or Germun. Astronomer spending it to that counts most! Valentine-like cards may have been to fertility, comes St. Valenti ne's Chris B. Schell will select n visi- exchanged. Apparentl y, a container association with love and romance. in which women had placed thei r This led Valentine 's en thusiasts Ill co name~ (possibl y accompanied hy opt the Roman god Cupid as a patron love notes) was used in a lottery. of Valentine's duy. 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Well you can because of its mystical appeal. bet your last dollar (and you Early Europeans who visit will win) the li st of notable ed Africa judged cultures by blacks does not include any what they encountered and black designers. claimed that the Here is African soci a quiz to eties on the take costal area were good luck. not very inter esting. *Name These cul more than tu res were so t w 0 different . from African those of Eu rope American that few GIIIIICie,tl designers. Europe a n s made any effort *Name to understand the African them. Africa American has extended its d esig n e r influen ce who was around the c h ased world and can be seen in from America because his or dance, art and gold, but not her sales were low. fashion. For the month o f February, *Name the African millions of Americans (both American designer who black and white) will cele became successful in Paris, brate African American histo France (his own country did ry. Just imagine in one month, n't recognize him- what a a person can learn all there is pity). to know about African Americans. Let me drive my African Americans should point home. In twenty-eight celebrate their heritage, but days, Americans will learn not just during the month of about doctors, lawyers, civil February. They should rights leaders, engineers, ath acknowledge themselves letes, dancers and artists who every day of their li ves. To keep a ll I made for Valentine Day. Both showed to pick up at the same fro m work. spoke to each and didn't they were pick me up. I the date with with help from friend and went out with the other.