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Vol.,69, Number 15 May 8,1996 TICKER EXCLUSIVE POLLS OPEN AT BARUCH STUDENTS ByDusan StoJkovic The annual Baruch College gen- ing down flyers, and contesting the TheyVebeentrampledon fortoolong, DISSATISFIED era! elections to elect thestudentgov- validity ofthe referendum on health and I believe full-hearted1y that I'm WITH CURRENT emmentrepresentatives for the next and child care, that we got anoutside themanwhocantakethestudentsout academic year and vote on student agency to conduct the polling." The ofthis slum." GRID, SURVEY referendums have began on Monday, ballots, will be counted byBoyce and Kinzelberg said ''1 am committed April 6. Aside from eleetingthemem- thefiveotherstudentmembersofthe to making each student a US citizen SAYS bersfor 1996-97 DaySession Student Elections Committee, she said andgettingevery single studentajob Government, students are voting on Those voting, cited looming bud- upon graduation," he said He be- By Tamim Islam the Health/Child Care referendum. get cuts and the tuition hikes that lieves, an increase in the number of What comes as no surprise to Only two candidates, David could result from them as their main naturalized citizens, (i.e.,eligible vot- many, Baruch College students Kinzelberg of the UNITY Party and reasonfortumingout. "Itis horrible," ers) would strengthen the College denounced the current scheduling PeterLundy,anindependent,arenui- . said Zhou Ying, a graduate student community's political clout. grid and mounted their choice to ningfor presidencyoftheDSSG. The from China majoring in Computer As for employment, the accoun- return to the scheduling grid that onlyothercontestedelectionis thatfor lnfonnationSystems. ''Lastyear,they tancymajorstates,''thejobplacement was in effect during the Fall 95 DSSq. treasurer, whereYojna Verma alreadyraisedthefeeforinternational department atBaruch is weak. Right semester, finds the "preliminary ofUNTIYis beingchallengedbyinde- students by $1000," she said, adding now,manyBaruchstudentsarework- analysis"ofa recentsurveyadmin pendent Floriana Roccaro. that she was principallyvoting out of ingunderpaidjobs for which they are istered by the Grid Task Force of One election official,employed by opposition to further hikes. overqualified, even after they gradu- the Day Session Student Govern- the city-operated Board of Elections, "Itcomesdown totwothings: quali- ate." ment (DSSG). described the turnout as ''fair.'' By fica.tionsandcaring,"saysKinzelberg Peter Lundy, the indepen- ''The results came'as no sur- early afternoon, 93 freshmen and on whyhewouldmakeabetterDS3G dent candidate, failed to show prise because these are the same sophomoreshadvoted, whilethetally President than Lundy. ''I have been up on time for an interview and sentimentsstudentsexpressedlast ofjuniors and seniors who cast their active with student government declined to comment over the semester at the forum held to in ballots was 75. throughoutthepastyear,"thecurrent telephone. form tneBaruchcommunityofthis This is the first time theBoardof DSSG Public Relations Committee The elections will run change,"saidKumarieBhoop,Ex- Elections have' been involved in a 'chainnansaid'"ForeveryraDy,lhave through 6 p.m. on Friday, in the eetitlve Vice President of DSSG Baruch election. Robin Boyce, a stu-· been there;lhavegone t;oAlbanyto lobby of the23rd Streetbuild~,and the chair of the task force. dent.-r'wittr1he.'O&ice!.'Student lobb.Y ~St·budget· cutstih"=iiwner-'" mg-;;f'(;Y day "sttrderitfr"md·'trilf'i4~·.~"'_.·dJe·board 8tudents"agzeed :tJ:=b':~~::C::::::m~eveoaamc'!t:ff61::~h~;;~:::r~~it:~dti: versy this semester, withpeople tear- care about the students at Barnell. ate and evening students. ' STUDENT LEADERS DENOUNCE HEAITH,Ii- CARE .UM Tensions escalates between Administrator and Student Gov'tLeaders
By Tamim Islam The Club Council, a body con- rently is a state mandated college Governments (eSG) which stated sisting of the leaders of various expense, meaning that the college "potential tuition hike $250 / po Baruch College student organiza- has to provide the service and as tential studentactivityfee increase tions resolved unanimously to con- statedin The Ticker ofApril 24, the $ ~5 / total potential increase $265" demn thehealthcare/childcare ref- -:service currently receives $88,000 as "misleading." She said "it exag erendurn in their meeting held on- in federal subsidies which faces a gerates the dollar figures." An April 30 in room 1542 of the 360 25% reduction next year. drew Heller, president of the Day Park Avenue South building. "We are paying 100% more in Session Student Government Although many of the 13 stu- tuition only,"saidan international (DSSG) said "the flyer is not mis dent leaders present at the meet- student, who voted to condemn the leading. These are all POTEN ing are in favor of the college pro- referendum, "it is just too much to TIAL increases. The tuition could viding health care and child care askfor more." Although shethinks go up pending the budget in Al services to the students, they op- that "it is a good idea to have these bany and the student activity fees pose the $15 per semester and as services" but she would prefer the could go up if this referendum much as $37 per year increase in collegetolookatsourcesotherthan passes." student activity fees. "I agree that students forthemoney. "They[the She said of a poster also pro the students need health care and college] should have their own duced by CSG which states "Stu child care services," said Renata funds [to provide these services], dent governments protect student Colon, president of the Baruch orlookatotheralternativesources, rights / Why is an administrator chapteroftheGolden KeyNational like a foundation or charitable do from the office ofstudent life anti Contents Honor Society, "but the students nors [for the funds]," she said, student-government? / Anti stu should not have to pay for these ''Where do they [the adrninistra dent government = Anti student Iservicesl," tion] expectthestudentstogetthis interests = Anti students," as "a Editorial: ••.•••..•••• ~ .•6 "The college [administration] extra money from?" personal attack." "If all adminis Letters/ Op-eds: ••.•• 7 could care less about providing trators are 'evil', you could use the these services," said Debbie Bick- TensioaEscalates analogy that all governments are Business: ••..•.•...••....11 Duggan, assistant director, Office M~while, tension between corrupt, [thus] are all the student Features: .•..•.•...••...•15 . governmentscorrupttoo?" shesaid. of Student Life, who is champion- the leaders ofthe student govern ~~: ~5 ing the health/child care referen- mentsandBick-Duggan continues HellercalledBick-Duggan''the dum, "what alternative is there ex- to mount as each side accuses the epitome of what is unethical at ~~1tts: •••••••••••••••••••• ~1 cept for not providing these ser~ other ofmisrepresentation. Baruch." He said"she is usingthe vices [if the students do not pass ' Bick-Duggan called a flyer pro DayCareCenterto fund campaign Next IBBue: 5/22/96 the referenql:i~?~:','D~y.eare' ~~~I duced by the Council of Student ;." ..Co.n,~~~~~e 4 . ~ . ", ,., ...... " . . ,-:Ad DeGdline:·'1/16196- .: , 2 3 -f ci" ';7(;' Grid Results ...,(I) ~ Continued from front page Q) z z (I) DSSG formed a task force to or ~ UJ ganize and carry out this survey. Day Full Time Students: • "We felt that it was important to I would like to ... ~ • » co know how this grid was affecting . -< 0) 80% (X) 0) the student body," said Bhoop...... Besides Bhoop, Buresh Dianand, -4 . co 700/0 MAt
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Q"77' ._--_..- .------• .-.-- . . '. '~." .. 4 -_ ..._- _.-- --_....------.. _. _.._---_.__ .. ---'-_.- -. -._---~------_._------_. - -_.. ter a 15 minute caucus they did year's budget cuts. "The pro posed health clinic will. ~e - . not recommend disqualification Continuedfrom front Page of the referendum." Amemoby . staffed with a nurse practitro ad's, college personnel for Heller, dated April 2, concurs ner, who, if needed, can write a BARUCH WINS $10,000 AP;(;OMPETITION z IN CD campaigning and using her po that the CSG wanted a "delay of prescription, " said Bick ~ Duggan. She is also "hoping to en sition as an administrator- to certification," not disqualifica • have a residency rotation" in influence the campaign. This is tion. --From Advertising Society ber of the team. "In the Spring, a twenty minute oral presenta cialized ad agency representing the clinic, which will bring in a • completely unethical." The Baruch College Early press release-- ProfessorDucoffe, who is the fac tion," said Mascarenhas. ''The theinterestsofleadingnonprofitorga co 'doctor in training' at the facil 0) A full page advertisement Learning Center currently ac AdvertisingSociety ofBaruch ulty advisor of this year's team, presentation was in front of two nizations; Jeb Brown, CEO of Earle 0) in the April 24 issue of The commodates 38 students in two ity. T""'" College placed second amongst lead the team in the development hundred people and six judges, Palmer Brown; Kathleen Ehresman, Bick-Duggan said that she Ticker urging to "Vote Yes" was classes. Besides one adminis 11 other schools in District Associate'MediaOireetoratthe "modeled these plans [of the fa "paid for by the Baruch Early trative director and an assis II of the American Adver New York office of DDB cilities and the student activity Learning Center from other tant, the facility employs four tising Federation Compe NeedhamWorldwideAdvertis fee increase] after the ones at than Student Activity Fees." full time and two part time tition held on April 20, at ing agency. Juanita Scarlett, Brooklyn College, Lehman Col TheBaruchEarlyLearningCen teachers. John Hopkins University Manager of Public Responsi lege and the CUNY Graduate ter which is at the second floor Bick-Duggan said the refer in Baltimore. bility and Network Standards Center." "The 'residency rota of 110 East 19 Street, is funded endum proposes to "not only Team Baruch won at M'lV Networks; James R tion' exists in LaGuardia Com by federal and state subsidies sustain the current level of ser $10,000 for their efforts. Williams,AssociateDirectorof and student activity fees. vices, but also expand to accom munity College with the North Theywere also offered sum Center for Communications . The Student Election and modate infants and toddlers. It Shore Health System," sai-d mer internship opportuni and Programs at John's Governance Review Committee also proposes extra hours ofser Bick-Duggan. Duggan produced ties with various advertis Hopkins University and (SEGRC) in their April 19 spe vices to accommodate the needs, a flyer from Brooklyn College ing agencies. Baruch Stanley R Becker is the Cre cial hearing found two impro ifany, ofthe evening and gradu Health Clinic detailing the ser scored within 2% ofthe first ativeOfficerofSaachi&Saachi prieties in the referendum pro ate students." Heller questioned vice provided there after which place team, St. -Iohri's Uni- ; Advertising. cess,. but decided unanimously this statement saying that "the she produced the flyer titled versity while Georgetown t~;,~,(",," The members of the team to stick to its April 2 verdict and actual referendum does not "What your $15 will buy." Al University came in third. voiced their satisfaction with "let the referendum continue specify any such plans of ex though Brooklyn College Health This year's competition theresults. RaymondLee said, with a warning," said a SEGRC tended hours and thus does not Clinic provides "many ... medi called the competitors to ''It's nice to seesomethinggood memo, explaining the verdict guarantee any such extended cations ... for free," the Baruch create an advertising cam happen in the end - .a final from the April 19th hearing. "A operations [for the evening and center will not. Bick-Duggan paign to encourage and product[which] I canholdonto violation of the Fair Labor graduate students]." said "medication is expensive. build a twenty-something for [the rest ofmy] life." Marc Laws" was found to be "beyond Although Bick-Duggan does We will asses the situation with volunteerism to benefit the Turk said, ''It was the best ex the scope of [the] committee," not have any concrete plans for free medication as we go along." American Red Cross Soci perienceofmyacademiccareer said the memo. The allegations Team Baruch: the proposed Health Clinic, she In the wake ofthe large sum ety. Yulia Shankhmurov, Marc Turk. Keith Wilcox. Robyn Adler, Roopa Mascarenhas, and Sharon Wellington andthe mostworthwhile learningex ofillegal use ofphotocopiers was says that "it is possible that it of money this referendum, if "Planning of the campaign perience." proven but the committee "did (the clinic) will be situated on passed, will generate, Renata started in February with one of of their campaign proposal." she who are senior industry execu The winning presentation will be not feel it was any more of a the 17th floor [of the 360 PAS Colon said "we need to see the Professor Chuck McMellon's class, said. tives" she said. presentedfor theBaruch audience on violation to dismiss [theirJ pre building]." The previous health break down in a budget [of the which conducted an in depth pri ''The campaign consisted of The sixmemberjudicialpanel May 9 at 1:15 PM in room 826 ofthe vious. ruling [of April 2J." center, which only kept immu proposed facilities]." Bick mary research for the campaign," two parts. The first was a 40 page consistedof: JeffreyH. Boal,Prin 360 ParkAvenue Southbuilding. According to the insiders of nization records of all students Duggan said "I did not want to said Roopa Mascarenhas, a mem- color plans book. The second was cipal of Plowshare Group, a spe- the committee, "the CSG was and was staffed by a nurse inca do a budget for something that given a chance to recommend pable of writing prescriptions, might not exist [ifnot passed in the verdict [on April 21, and af- was discontinued after last the referendum]."
Past Incidents .,. CLASS OF '96 POISED TO GRADUATE· This isn't the first time '.(; someone has been injured -while By Elizabeth O'Brien ... -._---_ ... --_..._- ~.' --,-.--~._---.-~~_._,-_ .... -._~._--_ ...._.""---_ ..~ ..-.'--".-- --.. - .:.. '-- pas~ingJ.~~..~~b~e tennisarea. A . .. . . - The Thirty-first Com ,Seniors will receive three dents." .The Career Services Student.Lifeernployee was also GOLDEN KEYNATIONA-L mencement Exercises of tickets each to invite their located on the thirteenth floor injured this semester as she was Baruch College will be held friends and relatives to the ofthe 360 ParkAvenue South directing a man delivering food. HONOR SOCIETY at the Paramount Theater on graduation ceremony. building has services and She was hit in the elbow with SAVE CUNY Tuesday, June 4 as the Members of the Class of staff available to help stu such force, that she had to ask SavePu••ic the custodian an ice pack. Graduating Class of 1996 '96 had mixed emotions about dents. for Richer EducatioD "It was like I didn't even PENNY DRIVE proudly march down the aisle leaving Baruch. Wilcox said, Brody described many of to recieve their diplomas. exist," said the employee. "He "1 learned a lot and met some the services that Career Ser didn't even say excuse me." The seniors seem happy, ~66 interesting people, but 1 will vices offers. He said, The injured graduating se A P6NNY, "PiCK iT UP excited and a little nervous not miss the school itself." "Throughout the year we nior is continuing to work as a ,. about graduating. Senior Davila Richards said, "I will have programs dealing with choreographer for the upcom Chiya Ikemi, Psychology ma especially miss being presi things such as job search ing Caribbean Cultural Night. jor, simply put it, "I am very dent of the Latin American skills and resume prepara The event is planned to take happy to be graduating and Youth Club." lkemi said, "I tion." Brody added, "We work place this Friday at 7:00 PM. look forward to going to the had some good professors closely with pre-professional "We have had broken walls ceremony." Senior Keith that 1 will remember." clubs and also sponsor events behind the ping-pong area in the past," said Lai. "They play Wilcox, a Finance major, said, Graduating students had like Career Fest that provide hard." "I am relieved to be graduat pesimistic views regarding students with information on ing and 1 am ready to start the current job marcket. jobs." Rally and March my real life". Another se Jacqueline' Soto, Sociology Career Services also has cOtJf6 TO, OUQ eOOtJf AND "PUT nior, 1vette Davila Richards, major, said, "I think the job an On-Campus Recruitment iT iN oue CU"P. Wednesday, May 8th Corporate Communication outlook is kind ofbleak." Soto program. Brody said, "We major, said, "I won't feel the added, "there are probably bring different companies to 1 p.m. Assemble at BoroughofManhananCommwUtyCoUcge- Pennies will be collected from April 22 - May 10. 1996. Chambers IiHarrison pressure of being a student thirty people for one job so the campus to interview Proceeds will go to BIG BROTHERSfBlG SISTERS Of "tye. 2 p.m. March Begins come off until 1 have the di getting the job you want is people graduating." They 3 ~.m.-... Rally at Battery Park Bring )"0'" prnnies to Room 1702 (Dean of Students) 0' Room 1531 ploma in my hand." very difficult." WIIoS.oaId AtteaeI: have also started a monitor (DSSG) at 360 Pa,k AvenueSoull,. . The commencement cer All CUNYstudents.. faculty &. sWf "The job outlook is get ingprogram. Brody said, "We All CUNY pacbaaleS who help·m. N.Y.C. great emony, which is expected to ting better," said Dr. Rich work with alumni and intro All high schoolstudents who want CUNY in their futures Cosponsored by DSSG. Office ofStudent Life. All union sisters &.brodJers last .for approximately two ard Brody, Director ofCareer duce them to people in school DONOT REMOVE DefmdCCiNYagaUut,.devasIoIiItg cuts kJ 0/1boskfJ'06'"tlI"S. tuiliolt assislllna. IItQSSiw layoffs. AIESEC. and AMA. UNtIL ~rinp. hours, is scheduled to begin Services. "The key to getting .deCreusN course anJf1"'Ot!!I'tII' int:rtased tuilitm. and destruction of011I"hopGfOr lhe /uJUTf!. that can advise students ~,. £Iillfinak ta:e breobjOrlhe ricJI.sIIppon" uichler-SlringB BilL· . at 11:00 a.m. at the Para ajob is communication skills. about work". Spoason: Professional SIaff'Conp:ssat(2.J2) 3S4-12S2.1he Uni,,·ersi~· FacultyScnak at(212) 794 5538.die U~usity StudadScmre (212)714-2198.01' SLAMat (212)642-1549 mount Theater of the Madi Not only computer literacy, Despite the probable un = son Square Garden. The caps the students also need to be certainties, Soto tried to put and gowns, traditional attire able to speak and understand a positive spin on life after for graduation ceremonies, english well," said Brody. He . Baruch saying, "Whatever I will be distributed to the se added, "This is a transition am doing I hope I am happy." niors on Tuesday, May 28 and moment and we are here to Wednesday, May 29. help and offer support to stu-
------,------_.------•------#' • - - - - .. ------6 w>. 7 0) 0) Established in 1932 ;;;THE>- TRUTHABOUTMONEY . ~ Eric Thorsen < For the past few' uieeksrthe Day SessionStudent Government (DSSG), Evening. .' .-. Editor-in-chief • i~ ev~n~~lly '~ear Q) Session Student Assembly (ESSA), and the Graduate'Student Assembly (GSA), nentand.feunded thti. country 1822.. its ugly head again as these a:s ,Global VIeW (The capi~l,- Monrovi'a,wasnaiD-ed af wirlOrcl:B- are ~Dot .likely to bury the hatchet s: Heydi Hernandez . @ •. x and the Office of Student Life (08L) have been fighting over the issue ofa $15 Managing editor ' 'foreve~ . W - ter president 3a.nes Monroe.) increase in ourstudent acti.vity fee. Here are some importantpoints to the arguing.' -. '. A truce' lias :heen brokered by the- *--'~.r~belleaders must be regarded as war Tamiln islam ~Llberia:"l.8ntf -U .8. and some W'est African countries. cr~.jD,a18'and bro~ght to·justice. The conse .' '.. Acting News editor There Dla.ybe a t:endency to believe that quenees of~hiswar are all too visible in the loss 1. This arguing started when Debbie Bick-Duggan, an Adminletrator ,: . '-IraM. Hersch the worst is o'Yer; But as 'lo~g' as·the of human 'lif~ and the untold hardship and working in the OSL, used your student activity money. to initiate a. ,,' Features 'editor ofFreedom" ... is .rebel leaders are·free on·the streets of suffering br:o~by theSe despotic,. genocidal . '. Monrovia. theendofthe conflietwillbe murderers who are not interested in the gen.. referendum to increase the student activity fee. Bick-Duggan is not supposed Da-vid·.Ortiz .. faront'of Bight: -·;MuCh'depends on ·er!d -w'Jr~.·ofthe ~ple.:_. .. " to be using student activity money to initiate any sort of referendum nor is Exh~e'~ EnslavedAnew> r8m0YiDg·.thne'thugB ·.WAO haYe ex-· ·..~ADY~iea~.~ ~bringiD&the rebel ploitedthetrib&ldifFer-eneea inthecoun leaders tojustice, isboundtofail andLiberians anyone in OSL suppoeed to promote any sort ofstudent referendum at all. .' 'J~~~uo try for 'their8elfish politieal and socio will have to eoatend with'the inevitable fate of 2. Bick-Duggan used student aides who work in the OSL to go out and ~ WelYm " total annihilation. ::- .... . Business editors By Civil War economic'ends.' CertaInlY, the pi-ospect promote an increase on work study time. Thiswasanillegalandunethicalaction. ofresumed'hostiliiieswill100mand may It is timeto liberate Liberia from the thugs. Anthony Gregory 3. NO ADMINISTRATOR AT BARUCH (even the ones in OSL) ARE Manny Rodriguez SUPPOSED, TO TG.UCH' THE' STUDENT ACTIVITY MONEY unles~ Arts editors No Endin Sight; STUDENT GOVERNMENTS say it's O.K. ,'.' Marlon Del Valle 4. SEGRe (Student Elections & Governance Review Committee) met to Sports Editor "Thug';Rebels discuss this issue in a hearing. They concluded that OSL did engage in Kim Robinson Are To Blame illegal activities, but SEGRC did not have theguts, insight, nor the intelligence Photo editor to stop the referendum from beingplaced on the ballot. (SEGRC itselfinitiated in Sonni Cox Copy editor By Tony Bello-Giwah To theEditor: students, where was The Ticker? . Where were an illegal activity when it held an executive session w /0 taping or producing valid The senseless civil war in Liberia has I am appalled at what The Ticker has you.'?I?: At such a time as,ihis,· we need all transcripts ofwhat was discussed as statedunderss105oftheNYS Open Meeting Laws). Ana Hernandez plunged that country into a state of anar- become. studentsinthestreet8,marchingfor,therightto Advertising manager chy. There are abundant reasons for the In.theAprillO, 1996issueofThe Ticker, an affordable, a~ssibleeduc8tiotifor all. ' 5. The referendum plays to our weakness towards children. The factional leaders responsible for the war to the editorial "One's. Own Personal Gain" . The editorialalso·said that my attendanCe referendum is for child care and health care. Not one or the other. Madelyn Tavera halt the carnage.. directed unsupportedand personal attacks . atStudentLiberationActionMovement'(SLAM} Office manager An estimated 150,000 people have died at both myselfand the entire'Day Session .. nieetiilgssignifiedmydesire'oo"climbthepoliti- 6. FACT: We spend Iftore on childcare than any other CUNYcollege. since the war began. Almost all the shops Student GovemmentH~wd8re_you,usecalstudent.lailder~"Across theCityUriiversity, Roslyn Bernstein Instead ofthe Child Care centertrying togoout andget funds on its own, it decides have been thoroughly plundered and pil- the editorial section of The Ticker,' the fiiclioneX1sts~tweengr~ts-organizations Alisa Solomon ·st.fCh'·"asSI1A.t4';->-thEr·13ttIdent·'POWer~ovement it would be easier to ask the students to pay for it. Consultants laged. Clean water, food, and medicine are officiiropmion oftheentitenewspaper,"to' . impossible to find, accelerating the spread present your. ownpersonal~ilefsL:.I,~ . (Sf'~~~jJ~~(}~Iit·~!~~~~~,~~·~~/.~_!nJ.ch" 7. FACT: Ifchild care.. is so broke, how did it attain the funds to pay of Cholera. The airport, which is badly for balloons and fliers to promote a referendum? . damaged, has been closed down and the 8. Don't be fooled. When asking for a breakdown ofwhat-the new Health number of refugees has escalated. The _,Jeox~nn~ A,pdJno Care. Center ioould looklihe.mo one couldgive an answer. For all we know it could - ~-. ~ •. .... #' I. '. •• •• •• , •• •. '. • ,,_ #", • _ ••_ ...... , "" • '. • '. • Anrnarie Bailey . '~AS c, s.·_",·~...... _.><"" •.~, '-:~,"-;'U~'i"tan . iI'~ ',. . .•:.' "• ,~~." -~-.,~. -:-.~~, be a Pre-Med student telling you to go to a drugstore to buy a band-aid. . Avi Cohen ..t'1. long.'as'the- ,.'e···z.:.·..:..lle---;.,:.·Jue uu-.. _· __···is-'..', -- II.. ~",'- ;", ' ,- . --', , ," .~,:,:" ." ,'" ',- -' """.-'" _,.". , .., ," . ".. " ~.., :.y." ....:. Antoinette Coulton '. ~ h . r IJ'L:..:".::.,;.i·...;..·d'···': '.-' 't~"~ '.~-i::£.' jJ.r";:''C:()f.hi~···'·'~;il~Ta~~~~tii~DO~ttbf_ii.· 9. The Baruch Child Care Centercurrently accommodates 38 students in Kevin Degidon ers are tree on t e streets 0 ;~~.&~tOoes~o v ue~oP~~·>-~':-'~~.;)~·:G"
Money and PoUtics ingoftbetwo-part proposal which goeabefore . crime rates lesS delinquency, and fewer incar H ealth-Childcare CenterAmounts to AnotherFleecing continuedfrom page 8 a student vote the first week ofMay.· The first cerations." used to run the Student Center that. services part ofthe referendum p~to establish a As usual, when polities or money is in By Kevin DegidOD 15,448DaySession,EveningSession,andGrad funded Health Clinic for all students regard volved, things tend to get muddled. Political As you read this piece, yet another even released a budget outline projecting mente students. less of their session and the second part pro inrlghting on an issue this important should bureaucratic heist is being attempted here planned appropriation of new revenue, There were serious abuses ofpower from DebraBiek-Duggan, the administratorwho poses establishing extended services (day and never be at the expense ofthe little guy unless at Baruch College. heaven only knows how they plan to spend the Dean ofStudents Ruth Lugo. She along started the Day Care Program in 1988, is un evening) in theBaruchEarlyLearningCenter, you're planningon moving to Albany or Wash The Baruch Health and Early Child it. Heller also said $5 out of a fulltime with the Student Senate held an illegally derstandably proud ofthe program and has a both funded by creating a "universal" fee paid ington, There is no discounting the fact that hood Learning Center referendum, which students $60 activity fee goes to the ECLC. secret meeting in February of1994, regard valid point when she says: "Our program is . for by students from all three divisions. partsofthis referendum need to be passed, but mandates an activity fee hike of $15 dol Where will the new money go? ing the allocation of the Student Activities state ofthe art in NewYork City. We cost less Mr. Heller states: "Ifthe students came up lars per semester, is on the ballot in the Supporters are hoping to conceal all Committee (SAC) Budget, for which they than comparable programs andthegraduation to me and said, "I want more money for child 23rd Street Building and its fate is being such finite details of their plan, disguising lost a lawsuit in the State Supreme Court rate of student parents reeieving child care is care", I would go to Albany and petitionfor the decided as I speak. It appears on the it with abstract notions of improved health last December. While all this was taking extra funding. But the petition's wording is "Statistics show thatstudent surface to be a good idea-until you read care and child care services. In fact, their place, the colleges only student newspaper hazy..No hours ofoperation are included and the fine-print. It promises to construct a advertisements never even mention an ac the Bridge was illegally shut down. no staffing requirements are stated. In' my parentsrelievingchildcare are campus health care center and facilitate tivity fee hike. They have even posted fliers Take Borough of Manhattan Commu "The petition's wording is opinion, the two referendums should be sepa the expansion of the Early Childhood with only the bolded word "yes" on them. nity College as another example. Last year, rated. There is a definite lack ofdetail in this .morelikely to remain inschool Learning Center. Sounds good; but wait... Clearly such slick subliminal messages are as covered by the New York Post, funds hazy. No, hours of operation proposal and it's the little details that tend to and graduated in fewer The referendum, disguised in the cloth not only underhanded, they are an insult to from student activity fees were used to put you over budget. I am a-full supporter of ofa student initiative, was in fact authored the intelligence of the average Baruch stu finance two scholarships. The criteria for are included and no staffing childcare;butI believethatit'san accessibility years.''-Day Care Program by administration, not students. The ECLC dent. one was to write a paper defending requirements are stated." issue. The Administrationshouldnotbe ableto Administrator Debra Bick has financed its lobbying effort, even Let us look at the track record of extra Vietnam's Communist Dictator Ho Chi dictate where Student Activity Fees are to be though the center is paid for in part by curricular activities around the CUNY sys Minh. The other' was offered to a student DSSG President Andrew allocated." Duggan student activity fees. tem. At LaGuardia Community College, in who wrote a paper defending convicted Heller Mrs. Duggan countersthatsheunderstands "But this money goes for health and the fall and spring of 1994, $1,395 was killer Joanne Chesmard. To add insult to that some students would be less than eagerto child care," proponents will argue, "how advanced to Student Government President pay.forotherstudents'childcarebut "statistics .injury, the winners were only required to the referendum should never have been issued can anyone be against that?" In fact, the William Negron and $1,000 more by Vice show that student parents relieving child care have a 2.0 grade-point average. higherthan theircampuscounterparts. This is in its present hazy form. The Administration allocation of the $15 increase cannot be President Larry Abercrombie before the are more likely to remain in school and gradu Time and time- again, student money a model system that works, and if other cam needs to coordinate a drafting session with known because as Day Session Student working semester started. The following ated in fewer years. Across the board research has been spent on waste, fraud and propa pusesutilize it aroundthecountry, ithasa good . membersofDSSGtodelineate specifics. When Government President Andrew Heller term Abercrombie was approved $400, even has shown that society benefits' through cost ganda in the name ofstudent services. This chance to become fully federally-funded in the both sidesare satisfied with the wordingofthe points out, "no budget outlays have been thought he was no longer on campus. There savings of $3 to $7 for every $1 invested, en time you can stop the theft before it starts. future. After all, why start the education pro bill, wecan allgetbackto therealissueathand: drawn up by proponents as to how the were also duplications in positions such as hanced lifetime earnings ofboth child and par Vote" no" on The Baruch Health and Early cess in kindergarten or the first grade. Let's finding-out ifanyofuscan afford to be in school revenue will be allocated." Ifthey have not two directors of Student Life and Develop- Childhood Learning Center Referendum ent, reduced unemployment for quality child start them right after the terrible two's." for the fall semester. and keep what's rightfully yours. care graduates, fewer teen pregnancies, lower DSSG's Heller is concerned with the word- 10 .- 11
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'~ By Sonni Cox The issue, lias become a po- support for an increase, said he The political fire surr-ound- litical hotpctatoinside the Wash- The issue has become a "never thought the Republican ingthe debate over the increase ington Beltway during this elec- political hot potato.. .' Party should stand for squeezing of mimimum hourlywage has tion year as President Bill Clin- every.last nickel from the mini- became more intensive as .the ton and Congressional Demo- in theHouse and Seriatevin- mum wage." Congressional Republicans seek cratie.Ieaders are attempting to sist on a minimum wage -bil] Opponents of the 90-cent in- to attach the increase to the place themselves in' a position of with no additions. ". crease believe the hike will iH'- legislation that w:iU alter Med- strength in the court of public In recent months; Dtimo:. crease expenses. for businesses icaid and welfare. opinion. .. crats haveTntenaified-. their" that will cause a response in the Under the proposed plan, ··It has:;]?een:fiv~~yearssince verbal a·ssau·lf agalnst<-:t.he . form of higher prices and the the hourly level of compensa- the minimum-wage was last in- G.O~P. Ieaderehip.. D~'qlghis . elimination of entry-level jobs. tion for minimum wage employ- creased. Attempts to bring. the wee.kly" address.on~~Api;iIt2'1~···, ..: .An poll published by the As ees, cur-rently set at $4;.~ 'per . legislation to the floor for a vote P~esideritG~intoti."'''id~'~e,~'··'8t?cijited Press taken £rom a hour, will be increased 21~~per-·.,-· .in 1995 ~~r;~ ,~qpele~ed by the Republican leadersJ;i.¢.p,~~;:-~'_s~mpleof1,014adultsstatesthat .cent, or 90 cents, to $5.15 per Republica1f:co~~ro~l~dCongress. with us to raise the J;Di~~i:am.' 'th~-~emocratic-backedproposal hour. This increase will be '. 'Democratshave '~e'en pressuring wage, or theycan go on;rliio'ring'-.··is··f8.vored by 78 percent of the implemented over a two-year moderate 'R~publie~ns to per- workingfamilies.andIIiOqeta!es. individuals 'polled, with only 10 time span with 45 centincreases suade th~~r party~~ leadership to in their very own party' ancfdo percent strongly opposed to the r----~-~------~------~,· Bring this certificate to any each put into effect each year. allowthe.H;sue~-tQ.·~Yoted upon -theirbesttoobstructeven. a vote Increase. Toda,-·~ Man now through Ho~s~anC!,setiate w~ S131~ and take _ The move to appen.d the on the floors.· on the minimum ..". '...... 9fthevoters who were polled, wage hike to the Medicaid leg- WhilEr~HoltsE{SpeakerNewt According to a Marc,~~.9cible .approximately 7,5 percent said = OdH. (212) '2~200 •. 5dt A¥CIIIIe (212) 557·3111 islation would be the second « Gingrich is quoted in the 1v!ay6-:···~New.s. Ne~~ork .r~~I;~~:' ... ,~'. o-.'j~~~t -t~eir v~te would be influ M .....~ (516) J6s-0080 • Stan, Brook (5.6)751-0061 Carte PIIlCC (5t6) 739-Q310. HiImi...oa (516)271-6911 attempt bythe Republicanlead-~55ueof the Wall StreetJownal<,;/cratlcSenatorEdwara~n.. 'F If their member of Con ...... (91<$) 288-0166 • Wocdaidae (901) 602-0440 ershi~ is~ue. ~o ~ote :.h~8:d'of S~~ esstoo~ %OFFi~ .,.(201) 812-8000 • East Hanowr (201) 88+7400' . to att.ach the a:as say'in.g that a on ra.ising". the the . .... r:r: .. an opposingposition to oo . prominent piece of legialaticn. the mmimum wage would :£-ome Committee, stated~du..~_a.,~~. e wage Increase. The poll, conססhn I (201) 670-1111 ...... (203) 899- -0 YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE :: ~ $tit Aft.: Mon-Fri: 9aln-1pm; Sat: 9aJn.6pm; SUn: U JIOOft..... Earlier, they suggested binding up. in the. "next month or:':five 1989 minimum' 'wa~15~edfor AP by IGR Survey Be E:hc1sra: ....s.:.9-.3Oam-9-.3OpIn; Sun: 1~'OIher J cgticJns: This offer cannot he combined with any orher offu. 1 the wage hike to a bill would weeks," and thatit mightbepart Senate Majority Le~·-,and., search Group ofMedia, PA, has a == Mon-SM: 1aa.n;.9-.3OpIn; San: IblHpIII (Paramus ~ ~,) ~------~------~-~---~ repeal the 4.3-cent gasoline tax .of a larger'measure to overhaul Republican candidate'for' the . margin of error of plus or minus , . ~ ~ (~ - ,...,..:"..~. . . - , " . .,., - ,. """. r ,"'; '"' r.i, ). f - " ('.c .. • ... ,• ,...... ,-. _.,_,_r-.• _",~, .t. _',~.: 0 r !, ~.It. ----o····---·'r ..... ·.J- .... """'- ··--- .. _ ... 1 r. r I')C:-:;": ~ ~ '1 ':l~ P '?1:~ ~ ~ increase passed in 1993. welfare and Medicaid, Democrat presidencyBob Dole, voicinghis three percent. .-. •• ~ ~. .~. ~~ ~--- ~-~---.,----~-----,------. .. ..-. .-.. - . - .. " ..------:---
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~ <0 • en<0 MARYROSADO A rrORNEY-AT-LAW SPEECH FEST ,~' ANTITRUST, ADM'INISTRATIVE LAW; LABOR, BANKRUPTCY, ElWPLOYlWENT, By Dusan Stojkovic MATRIlWONIAL, CONTRACTS, PARTNERSHIP.••AND .MUCH1J£ORE. The Fifth Annual Spring are much more concrete than communities." really scared at first," she con Speech Festival, the most impor American ones," she explains. "I think SPE 3061 fessed, "but by being forced to tant public speaking competition ''Tolerance does not neces should be a required course for speak at an extemporaneous level at Baruch, is set to take place on sarily entail accepting what other all students," says Nikolic, add and learning relaxation methods, May 9th. people do or say, but rather being ing, "Winning the Festival not I became much more comfortable." OFFICEHOURS: The Festival is the culmi more open to it, and dealing with only helped me gain self-confi She strongly encourages her fellow EVERY THuRsDAYS nation ofthe course of SPE 3061, it," says Andrew Blake, whose dence in public speaking, but students to register for SPE 3061. "Speech Composition and Deliv speech about racial tolerance was FROM 5:30 ~ PMFOR THEACADEMIC YEAR OF 1995-1996. also made me more assertive in Goldstein deems the 7:30 ery," taught by Professor Susan awarded the second- prize. As a my other classes." The native Spring Speech Festival to be Goldstein. During the semester, white Jamaican, he drew much of Serb says she looks forward to "Baruch's best-kept secret." Few students prepare their presenta his speech from personal experi another chance to speak in students turned out on April 13th, AT: tions for the event and improve ences and contends that his native front of an audience, although but the event was not short ofdis 360 PARKA VENUE SOUTH, 15THFLOOR them by making use of construc country could serve as a model of she does admit she still feels tinguished guests. Among those ROOM 1510 /f\ tive criticism from Goldstein, as inter-ethnic cooperation. nervous every time she begins present were College President Dr. /1 I\ well as their classmates. The other participants of a speech. Matthew Goldstein, Andrew ''Tolerance is a vital issue last year's event, which was dedi Blake, who is majoring Radolf, Senior Information Officer in today's society," says lastyear's cated to the memory of long-time in Human Resources Manage at the United Nations Educa SI6NIN: THE EVENING SESSION STUDENT ASSEMBLY'S OFFICE (E.S.S.A.) Festival's, first-prize winner Chair of the Speech Department, ment, agrees that participating tional, Scientific and Cultural Or ROOM 1537 Maya Nikolic, whose speech ex Professor Louis Levy, also tackled in the Festival is an enriching ganization, Stanley Brunman, plored the topic of public policy pertinent contemporary topics. , experience. "Public speaking is President of the Tax Strategy toward new immigrants. She Shade Dade explored tolerance more expressive than any other Group and Daryn Mayer, a Baruch adds, "The world is not made up from an inter-cultural perspec form of communication, be alumna and former participant of ofjust one type of person." The tive, Ben Sawyer from an eco cause one can directly interact the Festival. Drs. Angela psychology .major asserts that·· nom-ic one,whileSabrma Casado , with -the audienee and influ Anselmo, Franees-Barasc'h, most people who immigrate to spoke in favor oftolerance for vic ence the way one's message is Juanita Howard, Eliot AXelrod, America are attracted by the tims of Acquired Immune Defi interpreted," he maintains. He and Robert Myers were also country's reputation as the land ciency Syndrome and Patrick attributes much of his success present, as judges of the competi of opportunity and freedom. Keating discussed the link be to the instructor's coaching tion. "They must be treated with basic tween hunger and tolerance is methods, confiding that they All five faculty members respect and given a fair chance sues. were somewhat eccentric at have lauded the Spring Speech to fulfill their dreams," Nikolic According to Professor times. Goldstein plans to strew Festival as one ofthe most signifi insists. Goldstein, the various benefits of the seeds of her craft beyond cant scholastic events at Baruch. Come Join Us Laurie Rogers, who came the Spring Speech Festival at Baruch-she is currently pen ''The speeches were just fabulous, in third in the competition, main Baruch College include building ning her second book, "Golden and the students really brought tains, 'We all have to learn to get the students' self-esteem, promot Voices," in which she intends to home the issues of tolerance and for a along if we want to advance as a ing leadership skills and critical introduce the layperson to pub diversity, which is something society." Her speech examined thinking. She asserts, ''The event 'lie oration. we're not taking full advantage of issues' of tolerance from a legal enhances the reputation of the Since It was a requisite ,Health Check-up viewpoint. "I chose to discuss College by demonstrating the for her minor, Rogers was not quality and caliber of its student very enthusiastic about the Continued on page 19 I i, cases from- the United Kingdom, at the because British laws in this area body to the business and academic course in the beginning. "I was
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ASEDOM INTERVARSITY THESOCIE1Y Association of Domincan CHRISTIAN FOR HUMAN RESOURCE Students FELLOWSHIP MANAGEMENT (S.H.R.M.) \ We at ASEDOM are a culturally based The Purpose ofthe InterVarsityChristian The Society for Human Resource organization. We believe in preserving our Fellowship Management, which i s affiliated with the heritage while exposing other ethnic groups 1. To lead others to personal faith in National Organization, provides Human to the historic background and customs of Christ as Lord and Savior Resource majors, and other interested stu- our' Caribbean life. We are interested in 2. To help Christians grow toward matu . dents, with the opportunity to interact with meeting new people who are serious and rity in their Christian faith by study of the faculty and professional practitioners in Dollars & ansa dedicated to changing the Latino image to Bible, by prayer, and by Christian fellowship the Human Resource and other Business a more positive one while having tons of 3. To help students and faculty to discover Management areas. fun doing it. God's role for them Professionals come in and give ad Ifyou would like to find out more, drop vice in areas such as resume writing, cri New Media : A Critical Perspective by room 1512 of the 360 PAS building and UPCOMING EVENTS: (Events are held tiquing, and interviews, and also, giving in drop a note in the ASEDOM mail box. in 360 PAS) sight into what prospective employers are Leave your name and a telephone number Club office is located in 360 PAS, Room looking for in job applications. PUBLICATION PARTY where you can be reached. 1447. An important benefit of SHRM mem General Meetings are in room 1910 or as bership is the ability to regularly network ------otherwise posted on flier (during club hours) with professionals, giving students the Thursday, May 9th, 12:45p.m. • 2:45p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study: 360 PAS much needed contacts for entering the P.R.LD.E. Room 1543 from 6-7pm. tough job market. 360 Pork Avenue South" Rm 1150 We are an ever growinghappy family, where Prayer every Tuesday Room 1509 from The S.H.R.M. meets on Thursdays you can meet people that are notjust Puerto Rican 12:45-1:30pm during club hour, at 36Q PAS, Room 1816. but, ofother nationalities. We're a place whereyou ------can feel welcome, where everyone looks out for ev PHI ETA SIGMA CHINESE Guest Speakers Indude: eryone else. We'll helpyou out with school, friends, National Honor Society CHRISTIAN and family problems. 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Believingand livingbyGod's commandments ------April 28, 1996. We encourage all interested stu will bring salvation. Hewill return to earth to es dents to pickupa sponsorsheetatthe Dean ofStu tablishHiskingdom ofrighteousnessand peace. We THE BARUCHARCHERY CLUB dents Office, room 1702, 360 PASor call 212-802 are here to spread the Gospel to the campus of MBAMPA 6820 for more information. Baruch College with an emphasis on the What is archery? You've seen it in the ------Chinese(American and overseas-born) students. movies; the various Robin Hood films being the We meet everyThursday at 12:25-2:3Opm most memorable. It's been seen in the media MSEd BETAALPHA PSI types as simple as a comic book, and in events ------as grand as the Olympic games. And yet, most Membership is Beta Alpha Psi gives you an GOLDEN KEY NATIONAL HONOR people only have a vague notion of just what MS in Business instant scholarly recognition. Beta Alpha Psi in SOCIE1Y the sport is all about. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: So, why not drop by and check it out. Vole vites guest speakers who are recognized in their Golden Key National Honor Society is an in FREE SPRING WORKSHOPS would be glad to teach and train anyone inter fields and who are decision makers in human re ternational academic organization committed to MS in Industrial/ sources departments at potential employers. The ested. We provide all the equipment and no .. Big Six Accounting firms are focusing less on the recognizing and encouraging scholastic achieve * Disclosure? Negotiating Sexual Orientation Throughout Your Career: experience IS necessary. Organizational Date: Tuesday. April 30th Time: 12:00 to 2:00 pm Place: Rm 1740. 26th Street campus interview and are putting far greater reli ment. The 235 chapters around the country and in Archery practices are held every Friday Building· ance on pre-identification. These firms have devel Australia are also active in community services on Join us for a group discussion and information exchange. morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am. It is located in Psychology oped a hiringpreference for members ofBetaAlpha a national and local level. To become a member the 6th floor gym at the 23rd street building. * Assertiveness Training for Asian Students: Psi. Therefore, we invite you to become a member students must have completed at least 61 credits, Date: Thursday. April 25th Time: 1:00 to 2:30 pm Place: Rrn 1710. 26th Street All are welcome. of Beta Alpha Psi in order to leverage your partici minimum 28 completedatBaruch, andattain a GPA Building Learn to become more asserttve and adapt more effectively to American culture. ------pation in our societyfor yourjob search. Please look of3.25 orhigher. The programs and activities ofthe Leader: 1\15. Violet W. Seung THE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS for our flyers posted on college bulletin boards for Baruch College Chapter are open to all students. Open House ... .. Walking the Bi-Cultural Tightrope": SOCIETY the meeting dates and room numbers. You do not The officers ofthe chapter can be contacted Date: Thursday. r-.lay 2nd Time: 12:30 to 1:45 pm Place: Skylight Lounge. 3/F. have to be a member to attend the meetings. through the Dean ofStudents Office, 360PAS, Room Thursday, May 9 23rd Street. Building The Finance & Economics Society" is 1702, (212)802-6820. The general meetings ofthe The Psychology Society and Counseling Center/Seek Program invite you to explore 6:00-~:OO the psychology of Asian Culture with Dr. Alan Roland. a practicing psychoanalyst. open to all of those interested in the pro chapter are scheduled for May 9 at 12:45 in Room pm member or the Faculty and Board of Trustees of the National Association for cesses of the financial world. It provides BARUCHACIllEVERS 1814,360PAS andMay10 at 5:45pm, locationTEA Psychoanalysis. and Al:THOR OF THE BOOK. IN SEARCH OF SELF Ii'i INDIA Al\j"I) students with an informative view of cur IAPA?,: TOWARD A CROSS CULruRAL PSYCHOLOGY. Join us as Dr. Roland talks Scheduled Events:(not all are listed due to Conference Center about his psychoanalytic research and in Japan. India and the United States. rent change and the future trends in the The goal of our organization is to uplift stu page constraints. Contact Golden Key for more in Seventh Floor' Refreshments will be served. rapidly evolving financial world via vari dents by providingthem withvaluable information formation). ous functions such as lectures, sympo aboutcurrentissuesthatwefeel ispertinentto them. Adopt a school, where studentsvolunteeron 151 East 25 Street Sponsored by the Counseling Center and SEEK Program siurns, and field trips. Dr. David Cheng. Director The topics of out events range from surfing the weekly basis as teacher's assistants at PS 2. Call Call 802-6840 for further information We meet in Room 640 / 26th Street Internet,dressingfor an interview, tofinancial plan coordinator Kim Villanueva at (516)231-1670. NewYork City Building ningon an individual basis. Shadow days program provides high school , . . May 9 - Prof. Steve Resnick, Dep't. of We hope that the activities we promote help students with the opportunity to experience first RSVP: Call 212 802-2331 Economics and Finance to better prepare Baruch students for their future, hand life at college. 'Ib participate call Renata C0 Fax 212 802-2340 May 16 - End of Semester Party and aswell asbringthem closertogether, inan environ lon at 212-802-6820 Fall 1996 elections ment where there is cultural diversity Meetings are Thursdays, Room 1862, 360 PAS from 12:35-2:20. \ HEY CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS IF YOU HAVE ONE LAST ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE IN THE HAPPENINGS PAGE, IT IS que MAY 16, 1996. , ". _._• • ~. -" ~ ~ r ' .•• ~ iP ... r "". -. .. "'l. '. ... ~ _ (. ~ '\ \ ' ~ ~., ~ ~ ~ ~. ~ ~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \.~. ~. ~A ~. ~ ~. \' O•• ,. ." ._ ,. _. 'O' .. ' , " .. "'9 '.., ,. .. .. -t "t "". -: "": "'" ';.'. rfi ¥ .. :,.,. '::lo.:z • , la '"a ':a. "•.• ". • •._.., .,. -:-. or. "'. 14 "-..'- :. ••• I- .", . -- ---:"'.:":"' ...... _-- ---~
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25th Street building on the 7th demic achievement and service . nial, and immigration, WRITE. . FOR - floor conference center during to the community, she finally The first thing you no club -hours, decided to follow her dream: tice about Ms. Rosado is that FEATURES she enrolled in Columbia Law she emanates integrity. Her
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"1 think it is incredulous that we have this "1 would like to go back to the old one because new system now, we shouldgo back to the it leads to better communication between old one." There will be a change in the You will only be affected if number of credits you have, gener students andprofessors as far as on campus minimum number of credits re you still need either LiberalArts or allyneedLiberalArtsandFreeElec andoffcampus." quired for graduation effective Fall Free Electives. If you have com tives, therefore, you are probably 1996. The curriculum changes af pleted at least 15 credits ofLiberal affected by this curriculum change. fect two areas; Business 1000 and Arts Electives and 9 credits of Free electives. Pleasenotethereisno Electives or ifyour worksheet indi II. STUDENTS WHO HAVE change in the list of required catesthatyou do not need anyelec NOT HAD B.BA. courses. This is what the curricu tives, yDU are not affected by the WORKSHEETS COMPLETED lum changes inthe business degree change. The change in Business programs will be: 1000 does not affect you. a. Studentswith28 credits or greatercompleted: B.B.A. CURRICULUM b. Students with 61-93 cred If you have never had a CHANGE its completed: worksheet prepared, you will have You will be affected by the to do so sometimeintheFall semes The Credits for theB.BA De credit reduction only ifyou need ei teroras soon thereafteras possible. gree have been reduced to a mini ther Liberal Arts or Free Electives. Students who have fewer than 61 mum of124credits. The four credit If you are a transfer student, you credits completed are likely to be reduction is from specific areas. If probablyreceived sufficientelective affected and should read item I.c. you have taken all ofyour electives transfercredits and mayhavemore above. Advisors are available inthe andBusiness 10Q0 thenyou arenot than the minimum needed for Office of Curricular Guidance atfected. Inthe 124 degreeprogram graduation 'and are therefore not throughoutregistration, butbecause .. "')~~~~ Arts ~lectives are re ,affectedby the change. The change that is a peak period, worksheets ~'" ~P 'credits, the Free Elec in the Business 1000 credits' will cannotbe prepared during that ·,..:;.~,t;educed by one credit and only be for people who take that time, Ifyouknow.tbatyouneed elec ;_. 'mess 1000 course will be re- cl8~after" spring 1~. . tives, you ~want~poetponetak duced to two credits. The minimum ing them until you have had a ELIZABETH ROIS, SENIOR MARCELA SOLANO~ORAnUAT number of creditsrequired for the . c. Studerits with Iessthan 60 worksheet completed. Students liberal arts courses isnot 62 ered credits Completed: ., . should focus on taidngtheappropri- INGSENIOR phi ',i ')?t·..~ ~ ~. Wi ~ You will probably'be affected 'ateprerequisitestoJuniorStatusas by the credit cb8nge~ Accounting described intheBulletinandSched- "Iprefer the new grid because 1 have more ---~' , L-STUDENTS\oVIIO ~VE "Yes, I would return to the old O~ because it m~~rs~~h0h:~e.~IIlP!~~ ~~e,. uleof~~. - \ free time on Fridays to be ready toparty on ~' ...;:. ,<": '-'" ,... . '~.: ..'.'~., '.lIADA·B.B.A.WORKSHEET numberor credits you &ave, gener-· made iteasier for me to hold longer hours at ". ~~:~,~~~~~~ ~i{.·Cen-·· ~;,(.-:,.;:~:: ,.~ "" .:~~~ ,. . ally~~Blectiv~and :.. ~,~.~:~.th!t~ 28 . .lJll~&Alr. --nnJel' ' UIICI. I/CI..... ~~~~-- Friday night." , . notFreeElectives. TheLiberalArts ': _~t8 comp1e!ed: my ime17l8hip andparticipate in tlieaehool'8 't B-~....,i3,A.1~~+~·_-·,r:~--- ..~~~ -, ' ..... ;;.'- ...-n.:-.~ -i~~<;' . ~- .. ~.... t ..8 -. ,a.L:~~,....U.l~ __ ,... ;.:~,,_....,_ ...... ,.. '--~""~ ...'- ~'~ Jour wOC.llaDee ElectiveCredits that yOti ·rieed:m8.y··:·: .. .. You will most probably ben- ~ aetivitie8." -.."[.. ·$n.~·~.1-'l.8IId find the category that ap- be reduced. Check your B.B.A. efit from the curriculum change. Hillel will be having a pHes to you: worksheet to see if you need elec- tiVes. ThechaDge inBusiness 1000 .. - ". - - - .- - - ~. party on May 16. It will be held a. Summer of Fall 1898 -- ""'" ---,.' • ...... I"<1~ ...... -# '~.""'~N-~.~ ~-~ -. JJ.< '1 '\ .".e ,'~''J '.;(";"J 4:.'~\ t ~~\.\~_"~ flt, Continued on /XlBe 20 .j'1~ ~£';'./ ~J.i;j ~'J,. ~~#.~ '~ lJ~ ., . r • • .. ,-" :i'i .J -J,.' {e J.. .. in room 1704 360PAS. All are graduates;or_dentswith94+ does notaffect you. NonAccount '''~H·''~fll''''. ~""{l~l!t .~r~1!!3 C1 ~~")~iS"VI.9 welcome to attend. - credits completed: ingJD&.jorswhohaveeompletedthe , ....~:''\l, .. 20 ~ t 21 - '-i~::~~ctly·.,·Biftsiness i -.CD ." ";::"·l::()Tl,tin~ fro'';'' J,age 18 ' "11
• > ". I ~numberofcredits you need in c ,.. CD Liberal Arts Electives will be re CIJ duced by two. The number ofFree • Electives you-need will be reduced by one. If you .have not already taken business 1000, it will be two • credits when you take it. Once you co 0> have earned 28 credits you need to 0> 'r" makean appointmentin Curricular Guidance to have a B.B.A. worksheet done. This will tell you What is H~lpline? boroughs of }Tew York City. well trained student staff situ , exactly what is needed for gradua Many' Baruch students ask this Helpline also deals with issues ated in a quaint personal office. tion:' question. They may see a flyer such as financial and -academic With confidentiality as a rule, or hear about it from another concerns, relationships, family backed by the Department of Thesechangeswill be reflected student or a professor and ask, problems and others. We also Student Life and the Counsel in the new Baruch College Under "Is it counseling for the men distribute educational pam ing Center, thrs student body graduate Bulletin (1996-98) which tally disturbed?" "You have to phlets on STD's and other helps you with every inquiry by will be available in early Fall. be crazy to go there!" "Do you health related issues. From a keeping an open mind and a have to go with a serious prob somewhat r het o-rical "where war m heart. Come and see Will a studentbe able to get a lem?" No, these are all common should I go ..." to a categorical what we can do for you. If we degreedated forAugust 1996, misconceptions that may arise "what should I do..." Helpline is do not have the answer to your ifslhe attends summer school when Helpline is discussed. the venue to help solve your problem, we will refer you to and meets-the newrequire- The name "Helpline" was estab problems. someone who does. lished almost twenty years ago, . ments? . and kept for nostalgic reasons, No question is too per In afew rare cases there will and may have caused some . bestudentswho are ableto complete ~_onal~ taboo OT otherwise dif people to believe that it is a ficult lor us to handle. Baruch the new degree requirements. If a phone service rather than a is your stepping stone to suc studentfinishes inAugusthe orshe peer counseling center. cess, do not let the seemingly will berecorded asiftheycompleted Helpline is not a telephone ser trivial dilemmas stand between their work in the Fall 1996 semes vice, though we make referrals you and your dreams. We at ter, becausethenewdegree require over the phone. Peer counsel Helpline are your tool, the in ment is effective Fall 1996 ing is just one of many services strument with which to dissi Helpline provides. pate nagging concerns and con If a student had a worksheet centrate on more constructive done recently and as not told Helpline's various matters such as studying. We '&bout· the new minlmum of 124 creditscanthestudenthavethe functions include maintaining are here to guide you uncondi tionally. worksheet updated? and updating a student housing Yes. listing of shares and rentals of apartments throughout the five I
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WAR SOLITUDE TIKVAH (Hope) By Vincent Samuels ByVIncent Samuels By Ira M. Hersch It had to happen. No warning An old woman III LIFE Another Funeral! no appointment sits on a bench WE ALL ARE CONIIECTEO TO EACH OTHER. Broken dreams no hint ofhis attack. its flaky green back III MAli' WAYS. pillar~ unfilled aspirations, He jabs his victims ferociously a her support, .1' OF US DO THE SAME THIIIGS. its angled arched concrete legs MAlI, OF US HOPE. vanquishing families into . lives of loved ones shattered anchored in the pavement like broken glass i oblivion. ··'bean··ita,"tiner body WE ALL HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, damaged by the wind. a bed on which the nomad AFUTURE WHERE WE ARE BmER OFF. Land reclines in solace; AmUlE FULL OF LIFE AID GOOOIESS, Weeping Sea meticulously clutching her AFUTURE OF COLOR, sighing air baggage A FUTURE OF FUlRlUlEI' dazed his mode oftravel tuo discolored white plaBtic confused his pathway to destruction. bags legB~ love ones contemplate dangling bettseen. her the frozen ground is floor the unanswered question, S •••IT •••• ~IT for her s""ollen'ankles. why? gravestones .1.4....? ••i,.L.lIS· ·.·-iil.l.s~; The ho"'lin~ bltult ·"~'·l~., .~.. . _':O' ~ If , _,_.• JOY• .. ..s,••, .. , ofuint...., "'Inds .. -V~· ':-~-'~ .~ '- ~~v: epitome of lives .., ~ ~~ .. ,~~ ,,'.' ~...-e ... •."t:l!': =--~~ 't. ravished by-a monster "S7••jl:$"'7jT.:C~7:Y'•• propel crisp bro",n leal1es ...·· -. lilfmm-.r'tiilli"'lS. • unparalleled in his time, Tl1i·l;jST·iSS~I'·~.' in a hurdle I n.E IF ..... ~~..:. vicious, untamed, uncontrollable. forcing to", black squirrela • iI.E IF _laL • 711'1.7/&'1(1•• " her- only Companions • nIlE nEl'IIE FlTUIE IS BlEIl. 10 aoonoo. tlleir lIIeal; ....0 ••1 ...UR. Meticulously pounding I.I'~I$S ;••11. tuo pieces ofbread everything in his path, the ",oman·s lunch lIT ..oa APE aWl's Im.IS, like a predator surreptitiously '.il••s: ....j••· she shares ",ith her friends IT M' ,lIE I nlu. pounces on its prey, TIIS•••'.::{.' . (J8 she nibbles on the rest, IT M'no COIIIIFTII .-seuu IlIE he maims the vulnerable ,1J"iJl~,··t~lf:t.ifiil'i;T her lips mumbli1l6 inaudible IDlIElTllYEI. ",ords . BUT IT CO.D. respecting none. 1.~SI~·(:{4~(/'-~~~1-1I Adults ezposing toothles.::c.~"s ." .< 'F;.:i.~~~-~-~.~E~~· .7!~~r·,·, . ",hile she conte"q,ltiles he,. • auLISt"'E.18PE. " children ,,:._,::,~>- :.~-:~~ _._~' ~.:-~:#-:~. industrialist pliglat. . ',.- "-.' .. ~}~·?:i"1IiAi_f"'''IUIE, . " .. . i;''';:.& ,-- 1'); .. -. _:"" .... \.~ ... ' ; -r-... :.~.... .• ._ .10. '" - -' peasants, ~ ~ ~:.,: ';"1l:':'~~ ".~':,':-.~~~" i~···-··· R CAl ILL SOU SU DE FUTUIL .... '\.-' -. .. :>-;" .. -: victims ofhis fury .- ~. -'., " , -" " .' - _. ~ ,- ---~"- . administered uncompromisingly. ~",""""F-···Zi ...... '-.,.• ...... e~ 23
~. ~ ", ,''':...... --. .' :~ ;.~. ~ . , ..•. ""-{ .--...... -- . -.:: ..': '.~ :;,~, :~' ~~ .... ',~ .:. ' -:. , ...... :_~:-:~. .~ ~ ..., -. AREYOUGENETICALY,PREDISPOSED THBE_- TO, ASTHMA? · BYIRAM. HERSCH, FEATlJRESEDITOR Brooklyn are regions with'high money to pay for those stupid Well, now we are into the Bob Dole who will soon stop in tween the ages of 13-19; 38 mur concentrations ofracial minon- , balloons and fliers with "YES" month of May, my friends. For haling completely.' Great ders were committed between ties. • some of us it is the final step in choicest!! the ages of9-I3; and 1 murder written on them? what was our journey through 3. VOTE NO was committed by a person un 11. t think you have the The College Experience. For 4. I recently visited the der 9 yearsold. These numbers pattern by now, others, it was just the begin Registrars officeand .. asked a are higher than any other na 12. JUST A REMINDER: ning. For many of you it is the question concerning, auditing a tion in the world. G-d bless The administration at Baruch start of the ultimate challenge class. F'irat off, the people who America. College works for you. YOU DO of acquiring the necessary sit behind the counter' were 7.. VOTE NO NOT WORK FOR THE ADMIN courses for meeting the Junior rude, unresponsive, and totally 8. The ultimate'interview: ISTRATION.. If you don't like Status requirement. . lackingin the knowledge.of how Radio Personality Bob Grantin what an administrator is doing, With this in mind, let us to give an answer. Second, they terviewing O.J. Simpson. protest it. After all YOU OWN watch as the picturesque words were slow. My question: who 9. VOTE NO THEM!!! flow across the page: hired these people? It is time 10. Concerning the Child 1. VOTE NO to review those people working care/Health' Care Referendum Until next time my friends, 2~ Is it my imagination or at the front desk. It may even at Baruch College. One must my name is Ira are there no good presidential be time to terminate their jobs. ask, if you are so low on' funds Hersch ANYANSWERS??? candidates running for Na 5. VOTE NO that you are asking for a whop tional office? You have Bill 6. In 1994, 5000 murders ping increase of $15 in the Ac Clinton, who never inhaled, and were committed by people be- tivity Fee, how are you getting LATINOS AND ASTHMA Continued from page 23 ByIrene Tseng cockroaches anddustmitesandevery York City's minorities are varied and April wasAsian Heritage Tournament. The second part thingelse...." Theonlyreasonable ex complex,Dr. Rosen'sreportsays, "with Month at Baruch College. The of the evening show was the planation, he concludes, is that the geneticpredispositionhavinga central theme this yearis· "GenerAsian fashion show. There were 9 X ': Bridging the Gaps" Cel- scenes, including a 70's club ebrating a month long's events scene and a James Bond skit. .meludin·g· the~opening"eer~mo.. The grand finale was the wed nies, Sports tournament, an ding scene. Every scene of the evenfngpa'rty and a very show was something to remem stieessful date auction'. The ber. . evening show turned out to 'be This whole, month is yet~~()thersucessful event. To- made possible through the help gether:with the' proceeds from of some faculty members and u_th.e~.dat.e,,_..a.u.etio.n..N'-and . the. -_e.s.pecially...the.-e.xtreme hard evening-show,ALLtheproceeds 'work of many people including Epidemic or raised, over three thousand dol- BaruchAsian Student Union, or lars, goes to the Cammy Lee BASU, and others who gave so Paradox? Leukemia Foundatfon, Cammy much oftheir time and effort to City Council Looks -.. Lee made a guest appearance at this." You all know who you are, The word "epidemic" has Into the Problem the evening shew to accept the thanks to everyone of you, it has been popping up with increas - donation cheek, thanking all been a successful month. T~ note ing frequency in connection In February of this year, the people that made this pos- that none of them were paid for with asthma in minority com the New York City Council ibl d th t d their hard work, all the proceeds SI· e an everyone a rna e t to Cammv L m intities. Many observers Health Committee held a hear Stu'dies Find contributions to the events and wen 0 ammy ee. .readily agree with that assess ing at City Hall specifically to those that gave- time, energy ment. address the envi ronmental Latinos··Esp.ecially More Than Just and donations to her founda- ";~ "It is an' epidemic, I causes of asthma in New York .: .. atllisk .. :E tion. She gave a moving speech ~ '. would say," said a spokeswoman City, "with an eye toward areas Environment ~about popUlation of Asian at City. Councilman Adam of the city that have shown .. Beyond environment, ex- ~ Americans that has Leukemia ClaytonPo~ell IV's office in above average rates ofasthma," perta.. are looking' into what ap- Among. the residents of these--.~ ~ and the.chances of their survial ( East Harlem's Eighth Distriet.. according to Leon Ransom, pears to bea genet~c link be- high-rate neighborhoods, the diseBse ~ j being very slim. The proceeds ... ~ Citing that recent hospital ad- spokesman for City Councilman tween ethnicityand asthma. At oopsistentlyShowsupmore.frequently from the month's events will mission rates for asthma at Enoch Williams, the committee ameet-ing in Seattle last yea'r inI.atinost.hanblacks. lnfact,tOrthe help a great deal. Harlem and Metropolitan Hos- .chairman. Some ofthose areas, of the'American Thoracic Soei- three ~dthe stud)7, thedisparity , BRIGHT- IDEAS, problem "is part genetic and ~ en- role, andenviromnentalandeoonomic Asian Heritage Month pitals have been "more than Mr. Ransom said, need special ety/American Lung~Assoeiation, . betWeenthe.three groups beCame vrronmen. tal". factors contributingto thedisparityof came to a closing with the an BRIGHT INSIGHTS, usual," she pointed t'odiesel attention. . researchers presented findings' more~. .. distribution." nual evening show, featuring BRIGHT STORIES, exhaust fumes from two JoeaI· At P.S.142in the Bronx, that showed Hispanic children, ...... ~Joitr~·tJme.(n1eigbborsr AmongLatinos,Puerto Dr. Rosen understands that the fashion show. The. evening bus depots as:oJ;1e eause... for example, there have not only particularly PuertO Ricans, a~~ Ik~,~~~"b"'one Hispanics are a diverse group: Mexi show opened with an amusing .BRIGHT PEOPLE. Ms. Isemanof .th~: ALA been reports ofa high degree of at higher r-isk' 'of' asthm'a ,than wbite8Dd~fAtino,tbid.,..·..nucxe Ricans atHighestRisk cans, Dominicans, Cubans, Puerto traditional Lion Dance The first concurs on the asthmat.:c effects asthl:lla-related. absenteeism, children iii ~iher ethnic groups. likely to baPe'.ittban.. tJ,e.··~ ..~ - Ricans, Centraland SouthAmericans. part of the eveningehow w.as of those bus depots.. B\Jtratlier but·also incidents of pulmonary Dr. William So Beckett, associ.." tbeLatinomOre.like1itObawitth8n· the~".·.·.·'. Furthermore, Dr. Rosen adds, That is why he believes that genetic cultural, with di~e~~h~~~ 9i~BE'PJIK'.lIURBs than "epideuYsSi~~fers~e 'Dl~etfingln some of' theehil ate proCessor of occupational _. J ',' ,.... I SECTION the very highest rates are found predisposition is behind the higher celebrating. where .~Htr ~~~ IS.. 'LOOnfiGl',ioR'...:..a.s:~' WRl:TERS term coined.hy:Dt~}'.steJ"SmitJi,.. .-arMl. These arethe things, Mr. medicine and :epidemiolagyat·· '. "'..' ~~·Nc;um~~.~ . among not just Hispanics in general asthma rates among some Hispanic heritage camefrom. S~~~~J~." i . .' "" c.;:;. ; . the assoeia:tio.ri~,s:pr.·siden't:- Ransom says, "that' make you Yale uniYel'eity~~t0f4.,assoeiafioil·. BoSeQ. ~·eiwh~·is a big' but among Puerto Ricans in particu groupsas opposedtoothers,orthe dis elude a martial Arts perfor.. POR 'NEXT SEMESTER. "The Asthma Paradox." . say, 'hold on a minute-what's member.:~t-=so.ethhig.jude... fad-.crBut.tbe reeeafth'•. ·hs·tO in lar. This may explain why asthma proportionate rates among the "sub mance by White Cranes, a Fili "We have the besteduca- goh~g.on here?' finatile appeai1id'-to be:,plaeing '. ·diane dhereaitsesbe,oncl mae eft rates in 'the South Bronx, whose pre populatioDs" within one zipcode. pino Fashion Show which has tion," she...explains, "the best .' "We're r eaIly very Puerto Riean~'at strongrisk of· viroDmental ones: in' areas where dominantly Hispanic population is ''Puerto Ricans inPuerto Rico models. :ass-tatues. J~oze-J1.in understanding of.asthma, and shocked that it took action by asthma.. It. is .~. yet tlliele~, bJ"'~J..tii h tclp.tber un- -' nrJ.'BRBSTED??? largely Puerto Rican, are so much will haveasthmainhigherratesthan their dafly soctal gathering. our... medicines are ~tte;r~d . the Health.Committee to bring how8ver-,".whether ·that"8~me- .·der··~.· f!livDuIlMlltal higherthan thenationalaverage. The thepeopleon theneighboringisland," The statues. comeealiveeueby yet the ·rates. keep risin~· .Pol... action on this issue," Mr. Ban.. thing i~ ."hereiitary~envi.r~li- :~onB., ilispani~ ~ consis South Bronx with its Puerto Ricans, he maintains. one, displaying~heirtraditdonal CONTACT: lution has a great 'deal to do' sam said. "The City Depart menta} or -both;'"Dr. Beckett . tently~- aathniarates than more than Washington Heights with Has any of this been seen dresses. There~was,a dance by IRA .BERSCH, with it; ifYQu~Jookat the areas ment ofEnvironmental Protee said. blacks- .: .- .-' ". its Dominicans, Miami with its Cu physically undera .microscope? the sister·brotbe1"c"t.eam·to the with high rates, they all have a tion is the agency withjwisdic~ An article' this'year in .' 'I'hese:'8ie~Dr.:Roeen bansor SanAntonio withits Mexicans, "No one's found the gene for music of "Sc~~~un"; the tr~4~" FBA~S. EDITOR lot of potlut.icn 'faetors,"'sbe ·tion over this, and for,~heCity ADVANCE for Respiratt;ry Care notes,.cione wjtil~"tbe same·'zip is one ofthe"small geographic areas" asthma," Dr..Rosen says. .,"But when ' tional Indian:,;,D;ance;.aJ.l:~a.~·AT "l'BB. TICl ->~ en • 3: ~ CD -. CD CD 0> • «(,0 VO BZCAWEVTREASURERPHRY Dave. Matthews- Band "Crash" UP 0 V YS LA TRZIVSGANWTS Assembly DA RYSL LOP MJ CEPZ MY IZA Through Musical Boundaries, Again Ballot GVRT V BIR .-N V 0 T ERE LRNRV By Anthony Gregory moment in the spot light here. When the Dave MatthewsBand These two songs have the most Budget EGU ERA I WY E R D Z E A 0 G N I M I1 Campaign released. "Under the Table and potential for future airplay but TAPNPYRATERCESNBMERS 1 Dreaming" in 1994, the first single most of the songs on "Under The Citizens "Vlhat Would You Say, "caught my Table.." got airplay whether they Corruption VRTEDUTAGHVTJ I HVSR"PN attention because of it's extreme were singles or not. .Council P Y 1 V H J BFCEYLMD J R. W S YE funkiness. I bought the album and However, there are two songs the D.M. Band have gone on to be on the album thatarereal snoozers, Debate AVONGEWLTDPRZESBAGTZ one of my favorites. Keeping an "Cry Freedom," and "Proudest Demorcat NS NDDCJ 01 NRMJ NCYDOJ I ear to the ground for new releases, Monkey." Dave and the boys didn't Election I heard the D.M. Bandwasgoingto seem to know when to end these TLSLPBVHLCSEBTGRVRNT release something soon, and I fig tunes and they plod along Independent ured I would try to get a promo ambivalently for far to long. Al Issues VZNEJTAFEPADSTPAFESI tional copy throughTheTicker. As though I don;t care for these songs Lobbying OIEAMCDYTVZI GVLMRHNC the saying goes ask and ye shall musically, I admirethem lyrically. recieve. In this day and age of "plod Losers TMJSDBTYWHJARWOIZDWO But even if I had to pay for the bands", and Oasis who constantly Majority ERWNOI LBI VOTEBTREJ GP D.M. Bands latest it would have have to shoot their mouths off, a Media been money well·spent. band like the D ~M. Band is such a Minority CORTRZEYAMPWNVJPYCAN The latest .CD from the D.M.. Dave Matthews (L)-and his bandI!eleaae ~albUDLODRCA.. welcome break. They write tunes Band,"Crash" , is the D.M. Band's that are .both down to earth, yet Politics EFMOFVCPTBRLTFESETOV second major label release (RCA) together. On "Crash" they break pmgBillies,"alsofollowssuitwith eclecticallyotherworldly, that can Polls '. VT J G. p.; N G' T· V A C 0 U N C -I LEPT and their third recording.overall. musical boundaries by blending heavygrooving from Lessard and rock and groove out, but than can Platform HA Y~B' T:·:.~V (j?C n L- R A DE D'~A'- 0 V"S .p. AlthouBh it is not.quite as strong funk, folk, iazz,. ~k, ~orld-~t,~. Beauford, and a sweet violin solo mellow real quick, Most of all Z as"UnderTheTable..." itis&tiil an and regBae...That maud-atitselfis tromrm8IeY~ ...... thereisriOego;no'one,'dominating Predictions ML .N A. 0 A 0 G H.L. VE .OV I. -BSM AZ excellent..CP.. l{o.weYer ~J)n.: . .worthy ofbigb pr.aifie .. ___...... _- .;.. But don'temu;itOD.tbe.D.M. ..tigur.e.intbebaDd.lts.their-virtu-- . President the reviews I havereed of"Crash" .Andbigb··prai8e I shaH giVe. Band tostaY in onestyle for long. osity, and eoUeetive-efforts asmu Primary CPR ED I C -T ION S E 0 Z YEO LD I might be the only person with From the opening of this album I .rrwo Step- goes from a minor sieians in love with music that this opinion ofthe CD. knew I was going to be in for the strain shutlle into a world-beat leads the D.M. Band to create Registered WVSGVEAFETVWOTJVRCVE For the first time this decade I sameauraltreattbatthetripleplati- groove. And although I am not a music as great as they do. And Republic TIRTSBCVPM J A S E G -T S N L R can truly point to an exampleofa num "Under The Table" gave me. fan of"soft" songs I digtwo ofthe throughitallthey remainmodest, ~ ... Secretary APVYI CHLSDTLVFI HJEDE band that has originated a sound. "SoMuch To SaY,"thefirsttrackon more mellow'tracks, -cra.h Into as the lyrics to "ProudestMonkey Treasurer How many of us have confused the album startsoffwith that typi- Me- , a really tenc\er ballad, and suggest. Matthewsmetaphorically RET 0 V BIZ YNGIAP MA CIVT Seven Mary Three for Pearl Jam?" cal folk/funk that the D.M. Band is ~ You Down" a mellow folk projects his success and modesty Vote You can't do that with the D.M. -known for. The·D.M. Band·doesn't lounge soundingsong. on to a monkey. This monkey Winners CSWLJNVTRGVPHBZTWTRS Band. Theteam ofDaveMatthews stop there though, -rooMuC~"the "Lie in, Our Graves," is an all comes down from the trees makes OGI SSUESI MDEREI VSBWI (vocal and guitar), Tim Reynolds D.M. Band's first singleotrthe CD, ~ around beautiful tune .that has it and then wonders, "Then comes (Guest Guitars), Stefan·Lessard has got "funk" written all over it, ;harmonized guitars, and show- thedaylStaringatmyselfI turn to ML ZCVI WG Y·L H C V 0 T Y M L V G (bass),.Carter Beauford (drums), and has an odd yet catchy.hook cases Matthews' hybrid guitar question mell wonder do I want E ANT GNIYBB O· LNI ROE AHE Boyd Tinsley (violins), and Leroi eourtesyofthe intertwined playing playing. "Drive InDrioe Out," is thesimpleJsimple life that I once Moore (saxes, flute, and whistles), of Tinsley, and Moore. "#41," is a just about the most conventional lived in well." If only everyone DVPHSVPEATVPSLPNVTPR createanamazinglysophisticated, cool jazz inflected tune, with nice "rock" tune on the album, and couldbeastalentedandasmodest eclectic, and totally original sound flute work from Moore. And "Trip- everyone in the band gets their as the D.M. Band. Van Damme's Empty Quest ByMannyRodriguez the film-makers decided not to take .------, "The Quest," a film directed by time to dramatize key moments in VanDammehimself,drawsonmuch the story or develop characters and ofhispreviousworkandbringswith subplots properly. it all their problematic aspects. A large part of the blame can be 'The Quest" follows the story of placed on the script. The screenplay ANSWER ChrisDubois mn.-rramme),a street ~ by~-StetTen Klein and Paul Mones criminal in 1920's New York-~ seemsabout3pageslong. Itisalmost TO struggles to provide for himselfand impossibleto suspenddisbeliefwhen thehomelesschildrenhehangswith. there is no time taken to dwell on When things go wrong for Dubois, major events in the story or signifi he flees police, is kidnapped hygun cant dialogue and character interac Jean-elaude Van Damme stretches himseIIby starringin and LAST ISSUE'S smugglers and sold by pirates to tion to understand characters' mo directingthe new.Universal Pictures fiJ.Jn, "The Quest." inhabitants of Muay Thai Island tives and feelings. This only helps to where he becomes a kickboxer. To distance the audience from relating Van Damme'sactingabilitythathe trend continues in Van Damme's CROSSWORD makea longstoryshort,Duboisends to the story and characters. is onlygivena few linesofdialogue? movies, audienceswill growtiredof up competing in a tournament in Dubois' character, in particular, Or is, it because Van Damme can him a la Steven Seaga1. the Lost City of Tibet against the is theoneweneedtoidentifywiththe onlyplaythesametypeofcharacter Van Damme's direction is not world's best fighters. most. Yet, we cannot because we in every movie: an innocent man outstanding. -Early in the picture, This film, while filled with too reallynevergetbeyondthesurfttceto with a good heart who happens to he bombards us with too many low many similar premises from other understand what type of person he have incredible martial arts skill angle shotsthatconfuseusand lose movies, has the potential to be a really is. Is it because the screen- and speaks bad English? It's prob continued on page 28 very interesting epic tale. Instead, writershavesuch littleconfidence in ably a little bit ofboth and if this t- 't""lt..~- - ~."T "!""P.~-..,~". ~-.------t- ot---~-- -t- -T--~- -_.~.(''%:, ,.. l...... let .~ ~~ ••~••'•...*'..... e- \ ~ ', -.,•.•.-- T ..... ,•I r:. II ~ ...t o ....~~ L·~~~~__..~.!t...~At..~!:.4.::*__~_ '-::_ '_ ....: _~ ~_I_'. _L '.::"_L~_'- _--1 •. :...... ,.. '- '>J --,...•-' -. " -~-,_. . - r.-. " c, --i ·..,z (5" .:-~. . .. A ~ Q) :f~--~~.; ~'. ....i;{.~ -. ·it·~ '~~'.: .. . " » ~ 00 • . 3: ~ CD • -. co co ~ 0) ~ . .' .... 4.. . •." '., ," pARt·li~MEO.PPORTUNITIES 1#- CD WOW we got white boys calling audiences could not eI\jo.Yz$ E .!~ ofdemographicsanda littleresearch, need for further explanation. is a clear instance where ghetto the middle trying to prove them- ~. . -. -r ...... -. . ~ ~ . ~ s: ;..... "- ••..•••••• ~ .•' .. "~'....~ '•.: , .. - .... '..f •. \..:... ,. ~ ) .. -: that Latinos alongwith Africans in It is easily possible for anyone to~ Black and Latino youth address selves needlessly. Representing America were the originators ofhip contribute worthily and represent themselves particularly. Most truthfully is the only way to stop hop culture. one or all of the aspects ofhip hop Blacks and Latinos refuse to ac- ..th.e~_~.,~y.~l~.~. 9f. jgI'!()l"snce, .Thisperceptionheldbythemasses culturaHowever.theyeannothave cept this 'wbrd or .many other ethnoeentrieism, hatred and ex leads to the 'wigger' phenomenon the same claim on the culture that words they deem as degrading. ploitation that is so American. thatexiststoday. Itis allwithinthe an urban Blackor Latino has on it. Ghetto youth has and will con normal cycle of Black. exploitation. For example, a white person may tinually reflect a painful honesty ©The Su7Ulel Style @ column is -'. ~ Exploitation of Black culture has contribure enonnously to an aspect in theirterms for each other. The publishedwitheveryTickerissue beenaroundfordecadesinAmerica. ofhip hop(i.e. graffiti, DJ-ing, MC- usage of words like 'nigga' and and is a trademark of Edward SincethetruequalityofBlaekmusic ing,ete.),andliveintheSouthBronx. even 'minority' show our rebel Rodriguez. The Su1lllet Style @ has been recognized it has been Is he hip hop? Yes, but only to a lious mentality in realizing the column is dedicated to represent drained in some way. certain extent. collective perception our social ing hip hop through the Latino In the 19208, Black jazz bands Hiphop'selementshavea deeper, and economic class gives us, and eyes of Sunset Park, playedfor whiteaudiences,yetBlaek culturalsignificancethatgoes tothe the lack ofpower we have despite Brooklyn. .8loodDrive•• The Last Word On "Alternative" Onbehalfofthe people ByAnthonyGregory second), and funny band Theywrite from a musical point ofview, these if they do make it only using five you have helped, As a writer for the ME section of solidtunes,mostofthemfulloCcrunchy guyscrackmeuplyrieally. Thelyrics strings. In fact these gtIy$ actually 'IbeTickerI\reembarkedonamission riffs and melodic VOC8 Ja Wherethere to '7GJ:ty" are about this cutecatwho know how to play their instn.unents. toknock,slam,andtrash"alternative" isn\anymelody,theysubstituteplenty scratchesthelegoftheperson is lives This being something that separates please accept our thanks. musicasmuchaspossiblebutI'vegot 0'rhythm. On topofall that,thelyrics with, and how it'sgoingto spendthe them from other "alternative" acts to makea confession toall ofyou. Last to thetunesmakemelaugh, andthat nightoutside. "Peaches"Istillhaven't because it Isconsidered the "cool weekI boughtan"alternative"album, to me is whyttheyare so likable. figured out, and "Lump" is just a thing'to not know how to play your Colden Ke\; and I really like it. See "The Presidents..."havegotten funnysongaboutawomanwho"...lin- instrument. And most importantly There is something about your type, Honor Societv The album I bought is the self slappedwiththe label alternativeand gered last in line for brains and the theseguys don'ttakethemselvesseri- -' titled "The Presidents of the United theyaremakingajokeofthatoutright. one she got was sort of rotten and ously,andthat'srea.sonIlikethemthe whether it is A, B, AB, or 0 , American Marketing StatesofAmerica.n ljustcan'thelpbut The bandmembers ChrisBallewand insane." Yeah that SODg is so catchy . most. ..,. Tr.-iJj"I'" 0- -~.~ Association like these guys. I admit I didn'tthink DaveDedererplayatwosting"basitar" I've got the lyrics memorized. Then .', .; Well since I'm getting the skel- '. ~,', thttt:ritakes you much ofthem when they released the and a three string"guitbass" respec with tongue planted finnly in cheek etons outofmycloset, I might aswell Baruch African song "Lump" but I got a kick out of tively. Just based on what they call theysing"We're Not GoingTo Make hit you with a few more surprises. I. ''Peaches'' -that's what prompted me their ''instruments'' they're makinga It." 'The Presidents" however, don't own Pearl Jam's Ten, both of Green very special to us. Student Senate (BASS) to buy the album. joke and a statement. Instead of residein thelandofthe"eternalchug Day'smajorlabelreleases,Silverchair's . "What?!!?, this Gregory guy is full Dederer and Ballew playingseparate and plod;" they even throw a funk FrogStomp,andmygirlfriend'sAlanis New York ofsh-,"is probablythe thoughtpass instruments and plodding along in tune on the album titled "Boll Wee-· Morisette CD, just hasn't seemed to ~Services ing through your minds right about unison, they merge and diverge the vile " make it~s way out ofmy car yet. (be- Blood know. Let the shock go through you, same instrument. You often can't tell Howeverthe reason I am writing cause I won't let it). But let's take a CORPoAATE SPONSOR relax for a minute, and hear me out. who is doing what musically in this thisisnottoplug'ThePresidents,"it's minutetobreakdownhowun-alterna- Based on everything I have writ band (of course except for Jason Finn to showyou how the music industry tive these groups are. CITIBANK tenfor thepastyearI shouldhate'The on drums). That's where these guys hasgotitallwrong. Theseguyswrite PearlJam, like it or not, is a rock Blood Program . Presidents..."butIdon't, InfaetIthink, are innovators: they are writing pop pop/punksongsthatremindmea lot band, Green Dayis punk, Silverchair they'reanextremelyintelligent, inner songs from a completely uneonven ofold joke-core"bands-likeMurphy's , beinga blast from mypast, is metal, vate (well innovative is stretchingita tiona! standpeint, Law and Mucky Pup. 'The Presi continued on page 28 ~ dents...,.music isn\ alternative even bit, but I'll explain that stance in a Besidesoonstnlctingcatchy . . - - -.- -_.• ~...... :' ...... -. -_.. ~::...... -~ ...... _-- c.. -- . , .. .' 28 ,.,.29 ~~~-..:~... ~ ~ ,"':---- Z'~ ." .-'. The new "Isitereiry' Section for Baruch's Artists • • co 0) 0) Editors' Note: La Unrea who amI? side until he is -, CD WhoamI? Am1a bOYwhojustlost Thanks to Paola Marocchi, Regresaamor ready to come out. WhoAm I? 1 co>- his toy? Michael Cruz and Juan Raposo. tu sabes que yo no puedo seguir guess we'll never ~ Am I a young man ofgreat intel- As always, literature and photos viviendo con este rencor . know. ligence? accepted. Thank you.. angustiado con mucho dolor oram Ijust a boystuck in a man's -Jruin Raposo body? Los dias que pasaron sin ti I guess we'll never know because yo Se que nunca volveran my emotional side solo dame una oportunidad does not want to come out in the te juro que las cosas carnbarian open, even though I show it sometimes. But, now I Eres mivida feel like someone la cosa mas bella who never wants to open up to - que a creado mi Pios anyone. las flores se evidian de tu The reason why, I'll never know esplendor until the time is ya no me ocultes, mi arnor. right. For now, the little boy in side me will -Michael Cruz just have to keep his feelings in- the slow motion shots of various the greatness of these fabulous (Brazilian Fighter). Quest kicksandpunches,thefightscenes fightingtechniques. But,thetrue 'The Quest" is not a film that • continued from page 25 are very fluid and help us appreci reason the tourney is so fun to leavesa sourtasteinyourmouthin ate the beautiful nature of the , watch is because ofthe amazing the end. But it does leave an air of meaningveryquickly. Theyhinder martial arts. talents of the real life fighters unfulfillment because .of the hur the flow of the story, which is not From Shaolin KungFu (China) playing the challengers in this ried nature ofthe story, flawed di the purpose of direction. Yet, his andBoxing(England), to Capoeira competition. Particularly daz rection, and the consistent Incon- direction of the tournament show (Brazil) and Sumo (Japan), Van zling as the Chinese Fighter is .sistency ofV an Damme's acting. some promise. While he overuses Damme allows us to see and enjoy Peter Wong and Cesar Caneiro • ,.~ ~""p~F.k(PlaYingfor'Ke~ps .c: ',... c' •. consist Artist: Tracy Bonham Artist: Nonchalant Artist: Hi-Tech ."ingofVision,MisChiefandSmoogie) Album: The Burdens of Album: Until The Day Single:• .• a, ~ • __ : ' "Book••.. _ .. --:._-.... __ ...~ Of •Life"__• __._ ....._ ...., •. _------:.b/w"4 _-_hold theitownonthisamped posse ' BebigUprig1;lt· , Label: 'MeA Degrees.forthe Stree&s" -.cut.'Hi-Tech and-P.F.-K.-show the Label: Island Records Nonchalant means without Label: Mass Vmyl'Records ability to convert their anger and Taking top honors in the Best Fe warmth orenthusiasm. Noncha frustration at shiesty individuals. maleVocalistandBestSingle("Indie'J lant, the female rapper is just MassVinyl Recordings has been They all bless an excellent categories at 1995's Boston Music that. Nonchalant, 23 years old, increasing in visibility on the un .tracktincluding the remix) well - Awards, Tracy Bonham's Island was born and raised in Washing derground level for years. With enoughthateachMC can be recog Records debut, 'TheBurdensofBeing ton D.C. Thisis allthatWashing Parallax makingpowerful moves, nized. Hi-Tech,particularly;shows Upright"should alsowinthe 27 year ton D.C. has: monuments, devils, MassVinyl adds to the roster with, he can rap on specific topics with old somemore awards. Forher three and Nonchalant. She is the type Hi-Tech. Hi-Tech, the 17 year old depth. At such a youngage, he has years inBostons' rock scene, the clas of rapper that Moms and Dads MC from Yonkers, N.Y., is as lyri much to gain from experience yet sically- trainedviolinist andguitarist/ like. Shecursesrarelyanddoesn't cally complex as his name sug has a precociousness that shows singer/songwriter has created her really take extremely hard revo gests. Both "Book ofLife" and "4 thepotentialtoexpand. Hi-Techis share of attention with her candid lutionary stances that are not Degrees for theStreetsttihiesty In surelyamongthetop ten unknown writingand melodic sensibilities. The politicallycorrect. On"Lightsand dividuals)"highlight his abilityby underground acts in rap today. • openingsong"MotherMother,"one of Sirens", a songagainstpolice bru showing a multitude ofskills. Re -Edward Rodriguez the first songs Bonham ever wrote tality, she points out ,"that this gardlessofthis, theonlychancean seems to read like anopenletter. Itis track is by no means [meant to] undergroundMChasofbeinggiven definitelyone ofthe best songs on the disrespect the men and women in anhonestlistenarewhenthetracks CD and like some of her other songs blue who are true but you know behind them are of high quality. '.~. can rise quickly. from a whisper to a there are a few..." She's the per With DJ Shok and J-Sin, Hi-Tech scream andjust as quickly to almost fect guest for Soul Train. Shehas has incredibly refined and sharp complete silence.The song "The no new styles, no new beats, a beats behind him that have been One"(originallyreleasedonTheCurve monotonous voice, and her ver characteristic ofMass Vinyl prod of the Earth Reoords' "Compilation nacular is straightoutofa Hot 97 ucts. Whilethebasslinegives"Book Girl" and reprisedon"TheBurdensof promo. Her production failures of Life" its storytelling feel, the Being Uprightj starts off with dy are credited to Chucky Thomp eerie hooks and pow~.s.nares ., ; .• ' .... ','coot Vl-tW For-Ii! or- Mer-CU\"kj. give "4 Degrees for the Streets~ ~. namictension. Theguitarsarecnmch son, Poke of Trackmasterz, and Lv\'clu~es VtL0Vt-perfoy~a ~! ing and you may feel like you are Blak Productions. Their' is no real nightime ghetto essence. 'The ThLS tVie lI\,Ce Musta listeningto a Rage songbut the song creativity and every track is ex production isproperlyconcoctedto ,CaLl1.-~90-3:2.1.-1.536or vLsLt ou.y web sLte soonslowsdownandthemelodyeomes tremely simplistic. The only ac reflect the content and theme of . at Vtttp://www.for-cLco~for- tl1e fuLL stoytj. throughquitenicely. Someothergood ceptable track, "5 O'C lock" uses the lyrics. Hi-Tech, on "Book of Songs are the bopping-and weaving the bell sound from the Taco Bell Life,"hasclearmetaphorsthatgive him an honest aura that gives his "NavyBean"andthe grungysoundsof commercial. Wack and boring. ~..,.,~,,:;4Q$!b BECAUSE YOUR BRAIN DOESN'T- HAVE WHEELS. "BuJJdoK". Bonham slips up twice Nonchalant. Her lyrics are not storytelling a unique validity. He . . • To beeligible, you·must gr~ wilh anassociaIe's orbadleIor's degree. or be currenUy enrolled in~ school. belween 1011$4 ald 113191. You musI ~ or Ira)QI new ~ beMeert If<4t'J6 ... 1~7. 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Dennis Scott ?Ueea Z)euue I - for any party or culture ee e , Do any ofyou get a nasty taste in your mouth when you see the new Masthead?? Well I do, and now I have been ':Z~ ~~..,..~ ~ ~ given the opportunity to change minell Here are a few potential Mastheads ifyou like them, let me know. Ifyou think thatthey arejust as bad as the original one, make up your own and submit it in. • ,I . , .... ,- . -- . -,.-- ..._-- . ----_. __..- .-.. .- ..i . -'---~ "'- _.. ._. . . _.. -,.. --- " ..- - - 0 .. May 8, 1996 o By Bonni Cox minutes in 80 games played in giateAthleticAssociation (NCAA) tern of their own. On April 29th, top basketball his inaugural season. has been the primary pool of tal Many players who enter the product Kobe Bryant declared The 6-foot-6 inch Bryant, son ent for the NBA. With the arrival NBAdraft earlycite financial rea himself eligible for the upcom- of former NBA player Joe oftheESPNcable network in 1980 sons as a major factor in their ing National Basketball Asso- Bryant, who is an assistant and their aggressive coverage of decision. Iverson stated that ciation (NBA) on June 26. He is coach at LaSalle University in men's college basketball, it re needs for his family, particularly expected to be among the top Philadelphia, is one of 16 non shaped the relationship between advanced medical care for his ten players chosen. He is com- college seniors who have made big business and the NCAA. The .younger sister, needed to be ad pleting his senior year. Not out themselves available for the annual NCAA men's basketball dressed right now. of the ordinary, right? Wrong! draft. Other notables are con tournament is one ofsports most While making the transition to Kobe Bryant is a 17-year-old sensus college basketball player lucrative vehicles. The CBS tele the pro ranks from high school is high school senior. His decision of the year Marcus Camby, jun vision network has paid theNCAA tough, if a minor league system to make the leap from high ior forward of the University of more than $100 million per year was established, the number of school to the NBA has brought a Massachusetts, University of since 1990 for broadcast rights to players that leave college early not-so-new question back into Connecticut junior guard Ray the tournament. ~ajorcorporate would decrease. The reality is the Iimelight-c-should the NBA Allen, Georgetown University sponsors, such as Pizza Hut, that manyplayers enterthe"sys initiate a minor league system sophomore guard Allen Iverson, Gatorade, and General Motors tern"ofcollegebasketballbecause similar' in function to profes- Georgia Tech freshman guard have advertised theirproductson NBA evaluators of talent use a sionalbaseball? Stephon Marbury, and Missis- television, and at the arena sites. player's college career as a mea Bryant, who attends Lower _sippi Statejunior forward/guard For the aforementioned rea suring stick of what to expect if Merion High School in Ardmore, Dontae Jones. -;' sons, the current arrangement they select this player to play for Pennsylvania, would be the With more college underc1ass has been convenient for the theirteam. Formany, selectinga sixth player to play in the NBA ' men choosingto leave school early NCAA. It has also been conve player out ofhigh school is equal '. without playing in the c.ollege to.enter the NBA .and a promi nientforthe.NBA. ViatheN~ . to selecting an unseasoned, un ranks and the second in as many nent high school player entering they havea structurethat allows certain player. seasons. Minnesota the draft for the second consecu prospective NBA players to play A dejure, NBA-operated minor Timberwolves' forward Kevin tive year, the NBA needs to re in a competitive atmosphere and league system would remove the Garnett, selected fifth in last consider their current process of be evaluated by pro scouts. All at facade of attending a college for year's draft, averaged 10.4 acquiring new talent. a significantly lower cost than if players who if afforded another points, 6.3 rebounds, and 29 For years, the National Colle- theyoperated a minor-league sys- option, would choose it. THE SPOR TS TOP TEN LIST By Ari Hirsch In Thi~ THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMM ... as; alwa~. rebuttals; are welcome 10-00 Knicks having a chance against the By Jeovanni Andino Why is the Western Conference Bulls The 1996 NBA Playoffs are shadowed by the East?? Could it 9-00 Magic thinking that-he could start well underway and the battle to be because of the Western be named the best team in the Conference's lack of Superstars as point gaurd next year. continental US will prove to be like Jordan, Shaq, Ewing, etc. 8-00 Sammy Sosa playing for the Mets a very interesting one! Well in Honestly, who _does the West the East anyway! have?? TheAdmiral, SirCharles, 7-00 Ewing at the foul line In the past decade, the East Kemp, Magic??? Well, those are 6-00 Shaq going to L.A. after the season ern Conference has proved to be the onlybona-fide superstarsthat the dominate force in the NBA! I can name offthe top ofmy head. 5-00 The Rangers without Mess In this current playoff season, Maybe it's just the lack of well 4-00 Starks... when the game counts no one really cares about the established competitive teams in Houston vs. Sonics series, nor the west! It's hard to find west 3-00 Mariano Duncan-fielding against the about the San Antonio vs. Utah ern teams that can consistently White Sox (really should be under series. The action is over here beat teams from the east! in the East with Chicago trying Hopefully in the near future, things that may you go ouch!) to dominate their long time ri Western Confer.ence teams will 2-00 In a recent Associated Press survey val New York and the almost use their draft picks smarter inevitable sweep of the Magic and entice young players into of children, Jordan tied with God as over the Hawks! The most an the West so that both confer the person they most admired after ticipated and awaited game in ences will be evenly competi the Eastern Conference how tive. This will in turn, make the their parents ever, is the series between Chi playoffs .a lot more interesting 1-00 Dennis Rodman showing up in drag cago and Orlando which will, in and will even out the match up my opinion, determine the win- . between the ever so dominating to his- book signing ner of the Finals..· .. . .. , .... East and the flimsy West!