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Volume 93 Issue 14 Alfie winners p.5 A & E ...... 11 - 14 Editorial...... 2, 3 Park dedicated p.8 Features ...... 8, 11, 13 News...... 3, 6 - 10 Middle East speakers Sports ...... 13 at AU p.9 Alfies ...... 4, 5 Fiat Lux The Student Newspaper of Alfred University Hillary Clinton visits AU on campaign stop BY JUDY TSANG Representation for Alfred was not limit- MANAGING EDITOR ed to just the University. Courtney Edwards represented Alfred State College, Within seconds of First Lady Hillary and presented Clinton with a bouquet of Rodham Clinton stepping onto the stage, roses grown at ASC. the Holmes Auditorium audience erupted Coll took the podium again and intro- into applause and a standing ovation. duced the First Lady, who he said “needs The unexpected, very little introduction.” but welcomed, As she approached the podium, Clinton Inside appearance of the received another standing ovation. • Secret Service pre- First Lady at AU Clinton started off thanking AU and pares AU for Hillary’s last Tuesday claiming her delight in visiting AU, recog- visit, p.6 evening was intro- nizing the University’s unique role in co- duced by President education. She thanked the group that invit- • College Dems travel to Edward G. Coll Jr. ed her, including freshman Eric Zuckerman, Corning for convention Before Clinton the College Democrats and College with Clinton, Schumer, spoke, President of Democrats advisor Joan Lester. p.7 Omicron Delta Clinton found the forum to be a tremen- Kappa Michael dous opportunity to speak on issues she has Pellicciotti, and Vice President Christa been working on for 30 years. Speaking at Nyman inducted Clinton into the AU Circle AU, she said she felt more connected to of Omicron Delta Kappa. As Pellicciotti rec- young people. ognized Clinton into ODK, Nyman held an Clinton indicated that despite AU’s pres- official book of recognition for Clinton to tige in serving as a place for learning and PHOTO BY DAVE SNYDER sign. Hillary Rodham Clinton greets members of the community outside Harder Hall last Tuesday. SEE CLINTON, PAGE 7 ODK Safety of women in society takes focus BY EMILIE HARDMAN the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of hall rooms. These men will promise not to Hall STAFF WRITER Columbia. She was formerly Chief of the engage in sexual activity, but will “change Sex Offense and Domestic Violence Section. their minds,” said Riley. She has prosecuted Increased economic and social freedoms in Riley’s lecture, “Dangerous Liaisons: cases in which rapes occurred under similar started modern society have replaced curfews and Sex, Substance Abuse and Violence,” circumstances. BY KRISTEN HOFFMAN restrictive rules for women, but women are stressed that women need to look out for Riley noted that fewer rapes occur in NEWS EDITOR not taught how to stay safe and become themselves in order to be protected from public places, so refusing to allow men who empowered in our violent culture, said sex crimes and violence. Based on her years are not trusted friends into private spaces, National leadership honor soci- Patricia Riley. of experience and supervision of several like houses, residence hall rooms, or even ety Omicron Delta Kappa held a Riley spoke at the fifth annual Elizabeth thousand sex offense cases, Riley shared offices, is the best plan. However, even good luncheon April 14 to induct two Hallenbeck Riley and Charles P. Riley with the audience her ideas about how friends, especially if they have been drink- Alfred University alums, Mark Lecture in Women’s Studies at Alfred women can avoid victimization. ing, can attack and rape women, she said. O’Meara and Eric Vaughn, into University. “I thought about calling this lecture, Checking to make sure that men are who the Student Leader Hall of “I look back with a sense of nostalgia. ‘Never Get Into Bed With a Naked Man’ to they say they are before allowing them into Fame to recognize their on-cam- Women then did not have the chances they lighten the mood, because certainly, this is a home is also advisable. Riley relayed the pus contributions. have today, but we had a sense of safety heavy stuff,” Riley said, laughing. But even story of a woman who opened the door to “We’re [ODK] recognizing that women do not have today,” said the stories behind Riley’s humorous alter- her apartment for a man who claimed to be solely their leadership when Patricia Riley during her lecture. “We need native title have a serious message. her building’s maintenance man. As soon as they were students,” said Mike to find safety for women in this world.” Women, especially young and inexperi- he was within the privacy of her apartment, Pellicciotti, president of ODK. Riley, class of ’65, is currently Senior enced women, sometimes allow men to he attacked the woman and raped her. “We expect them to still be lead- Assistant U.S. Attorney for Legislation in spend the night in their homes or residence SEE RILEY, PAGE 7 ers, but we just look at their ser- vice as students.” About 60 active ODK mem- Online learning trend clashes with old-school ways bers selected O’Meara and Vaughn. Faculty and staff ini- BY JAY WEISBERGER where we can tell if students want tially suggested 25 names to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF this,” he said. them for consideration. Gow noted the enrollment fig- Although O’Meara was the Online classes are a hot topic in ures of two “virtual” colleges. He only inductee able to attend the many higher education circles and said that Western Governors, one luncheon, Pellicciotti explained those determining how such class- online institution, has an enroll- that Vaughn couldn’t attend es will be implemented are not nec- ment of only 200 students, while because he had a conference call essarily going to be professors said Concord University School of Law with a congressman in conjunc- Joe Gow at the final Bergren has only 175. tion with a question and answer Forum of the semester last Also discussed were the extra- session at the White House. Thursday. curricular aspects of college life Vaughn, a lobbyist in The Associate Dean of the that online institutions have yet to Washington for alternative ener- College of Liberal Arts and offer. gy use, said, “I’m excited beyond Sciences and an Associate “The stuff I did outside of class words [to be inducted into the Professor of Mass Media, Gow told was pretty interesting,” Gow said Student Leader Hall of Fame]. the Nevins Theater audience that with a grin. It’s quite an honor and brings he was presenting as “someone These viewpoints go against the back a lot of great memories.” who is a teacher” before anything opinions of some who contend that One of his most memorable else. global information changes so fast moments as a chair on the Gow presented many different that students can receive a better University Council was partici- issues surrounding the use of education outside the classroom on pating in a debate to change online education, noting that he the Internet. tenure policy. was “going to raise more questions Gow cited several authorities on “As a young individual listen- than provide answers.” higher education who have said ing to the professors talk about He said he feels that the group that American Colleges and tenure goals, I realized I was with the greatest potential for use Universities are inefficient with part of the decision making of online classes is what he called their current setup. process. Students have a power- “non-traditional” students, such as He mentioned that many groups ful role to help the University adult students. — groups that include big “educa- expand, grow and develop,” However, he mentioned he is tional brand names” like Ivy Vaughn said. skeptical about its uses for under- League Schools — are considering Another memorable moment PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER graduate students. online classes in a for-profit ven- SEE HALL, PAGE 3 Joe Gow elaborates on a point at last week’s Bergren Forum. “We are not at the point yet SEE BERGREN, PAGE 7 May 3, 2000 Editorial — Page 2 Fiat Lux Fiat Lux LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are placed on a pedestal for work- trees. One might wonder how Athletes defend ing as hard as they have? I feel there could be woods without men- compelled to note that there is tion of trees. day of honor indeed a place for student athletes We would also like to respond to AU needs more in this world, especially in the aca- some of the comments made about Dear Editor: demic world. Of those honored at the actors in the show. It would this convocation, several recipients have been nice to actually hear Speaking as an athlete who partici- of the most prestigious awards comments about Danielle Di Pillo’s space for events pates out of the love of the sport were student athletes. And this performance, instead of the fact and competition, I also find the student argues that athletics have that she played a witch in Macbeth. Hillary Clinton’s appearance marked the second time in two years we overpayment of professional ath- no place in academic life? How That seemed to be the more press- have had a national-level speaker at Alfred University. letes an insult to many other pro- could these students achieve what ing issue. Or the fact that Emily It also marked the second time that only a fraction of interested fessions. However, professionals they have if athletics are so glori- Tucker was not only cast for her students were able to attend the event. have nothing to do with recogniz- fied that they lack the time or disci- youthful looks, but that the casting Clinton and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spoke to full ing student athletes on April 6. pline to do what they do? decision also incorporated her fan- houses, however, they were fairly small full houses, don’t you think? Student Athlete Day was in cel- If we chose to exclude certain tastic voice and amazing talent. It’s nice to be able to see such a speaker in an intimate setting, but ebration of all the students at categories of people from receiving All in all, the main concern it has come to pass that if AU wants to continue to bring in the mar- Alfred and around the country for their due rewards, then we must though is that most members of quee names, we need an appropriate space for them to speak. their contributions to their sports arguably abolish any and all theater productions look forward Certainly, the McLane Center was the only room on campus that in combination with balancing awards ceremonies from society to reading the articles about the could have accommodated the number of people who wanted to see schoolwork. As a member of the entirely. What of the Grammys, or shows, and this article did not give Clinton. Even that building, in all likelihood, would have filled. swim team here at Alfred, I can the Oscars? They, too, praise the closure we wanted. That, Granted, Clinton’s visit came on short notice. Eric Zuckerman and speak for my teammates as well as achievement in other entertain- though, is the fault of the writer of the College Democrats should feel proud to have pulled this off, espe- a number of friends who partici- ment-related fields. Sports are a this article, not anyone else at AU. cially being fairly new to the campus. pate in lacrosse, cross country ski- form of entertainment as well as a The University needs to work to make sure efforts like this get the ing, softball, track, basketball and display of human talent. Joshua D. First maximum turnout. soccer, in saying that it takes a Mr. Snitkoff argued that profes- Class of 2003 Rumors abounded that Clinton wouldn’t speak in McLane because huge commitment to be in college sional athletes are placed on an Jason L. Shattuck it has windows — no doubt a security move. and play a competitive sport. The undeserving pedestal and paid far Class of 2002 Regardless of whether this is valid, maybe AU needs to seriously members of swimming and both above their worth. In his argu- Earl T. Stephens consider the full-size Miller Performing Arts Center Auditorium that men’s and women’s basketball ment, I fail to see recognition of Class of 2001 has reached mythic status in some circles of students. gave up two weeks of winter break these individuals’ athletic abilities. Such a space would get no complaints from anyone in the to come back early for training. True, some athletic stars’ salaries Stolen art Performing Arts Department. Money, as usual, is probably the item Fall sports participants return to are well out of hand. However, we jamming up building this addition. school earlier than everyone else must remember that sports and, in disrupts campus However, the University should consider finding some way to does for pre-season. All athletes a larger sense, entertainment are move the project along or pursue some way to make space available here at Alfred miss classes and businesses and thus reward those Dear Editor: for more than 450 people at a time. time that could be spent on other who can entertain as many people The AU population has grown throughout the past ten years. We endeavors just to practice and as possible. Before mid-semester break, a want to be a premier school and speakers like Thomas and Clinton go compete. Clearly, Mr. Snitkoff has not par- painting by Dana Balissi was miles to help us get there. It is the balancing act between ticipated in a sport, felt the cama- taken from its exhibition space Premier schools, though, have premier facilities for events like school and sports that makes us raderie of having achieved some- in Harder Hall. I had hoped the this. student athletes, and that is some- thing with a team or felt the sense painting would be returned Chances are, we’re going to continue to bring in this type of speak- thing I am personally very proud of personal triumph that are all before the end of the school year, er. Maybe the focus needs to switch from booking the talent to what of. Alfred is a NCAA Division III part of becoming a well-rounded, but May 6 is quickly approach- venue will be used. ■ school, which means all athletes disciplined and socially responsible ing, and the painting is still miss- Corrections — The April 19 Hot Dog Day issue of the Fiat Lux contained here receive no scholarship money person. ing. several errors. for their participation. Division III We athletes have worked hard The painting is a large land- The review “All is good in the Woods” was missing a byline and should athletes have no hopes of profes- for what we achieve, and we scape with expressive brush have been credited to Editor Jay Weisberger. sional careers; we play out of devo- deserve recognition just as much strokes, depicting a rooster and A headline indicated that the 2000 Alfie Awards were the ninth. The tion. It is that devotion that as those who do not participate. two white chickens. It was hung headline should have said they were the sixth annual Alfie Awards. Student Athlete Day celebrated. in a visible and busy area in In the Alfies article, Fiona Tolhurst was mistakenly listed as the sole Jennifer E. Ares Harder Hall near the Mocha advisor for Alpha Phi Omega. Wes Bentz and Diana Sinton are also APO Cheryl Junker Class of 2000 Joka cafe and the Dean’s office. advisors. Class of 2003 It is unfortunate that students Nominee Chandra Leister was indicated as nominated by Tolhurst in must be made to feel uncomfort- the same story. She was not. Dear Editor: Woods review able about exhibiting their work Also, a quote from Ben Farnsworth in the same story was accidentally in the art school. It is even more attributed to Tolhurst. I am writing in response to Josh needed more unfortunate that this incident The Fiat Lux regrets these errors and promises its readership it will Snitkoff’s letter in the April 19 will affect future decisions to work to ensure these types of errors do not happen again. issue of the Fiat Lux. As he Dear Editor: hang work in public places. This proved to the entire newspaper one act will reverberate readership, he knows nothing Every night sold out, a great cast, throughout the community, The Fiat Lux is still accepting about the time, effort and dedica- great props what more could a the- affecting visitors to the art tion it takes to be a student ath- atergoer ask for? Maybe an article school as well as students, facul- applications for Circulations lete, especially at the Division III that actually had time and effort ty and staff. level. If he wishes to believe that put into it. As members of the the- How generous it would be if and Subscriptions. student athletes do not deserve to ater department at Alfred those responsible were to return To apply, stop by our office in the be honored for the work they put University, we do appreciate the the painting to its rightful place. into doing what they do, then he articles written about the produc- Student Organization Suite and should attend a school without ath- tions presented. But it seems that Robin Caster letics. Clearly, there is a miscon- the article about Into the Woods Assistant to the Dean pick up an application. ception of what athletics provide only told us that certain actors por- School of Art and Design students. trayed their characters well. We Alfred University Do people honestly believe that agree with this, but it would be student athletes do not make any nice for the cast and crew to Editor’s Note: Fiat Lux significant contributions to soci- receive some feedback on the audi- The entire staff was thrilled to see Editor-in-Chief ety? Does Mr. Snitkoff realize the ence response or criticisms of the the number of Letters to the Jay Weisberger time management and discipline production in general. Editor this issue. Unfortunately, Managing Editor Business Manager Production Manager sports instill in college students? If It would also be nice to receive we chose not to run some because Judy Tsang Paula Whittaker Stephanie Webster he can do a sport year round, still some recognition for the crew who of space concerns. Copy Manager Advertising Manager Photo Editor Andy Berman Richard Seo Vacant manage his schoolwork and have worked on the show. (You know, Fortunately, the letters that did News Editor Billing Manager Darkroom Manager some semblance of a social life, the ones that make the show run?) not run often echoed the senti- Kristen Hoffman Jason Pilarz Karim Brathwaite then I feel he is qualified to express For example, Mike Dempsey who ments of others, so we feel com- A&E Editor Circulations Systems Manager such a narrow-minded opinion. did scenic design, lighting design, fortable that student viewpoints Sarah Guariglia Vacant Vacant However, being a student athlete and designed the puppets and the are being heard. Subscriptions Web Manager Sports Editor myself, I am appalled that some- two student designers Jason As always, the Fiat Lux wel- Benjamin Lee Vacant Charlie Casparius one could point fingers at a group Shattuck, who designed the cos- comes all letters to the editor. Features Editor Faculty Adviser Next issue: Aug. 30 Jason Pilarz Copy Deadline: Aug. 25 of students and argue that they are tumes, and Hank Preston, who Signed letters to the editor will Robyn Goodman Ad Deadline: Aug. 22 not worthy of some kind of praise. designed sound. always be considered for publica- In a Division III situation, we Another moment when the arti- tion. Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux welcomes The Fiat Lux supports the perpetua- are not participating in these cle went awry was when there was Please try to limit your letter to feedback from its readers. Letters to the tion of a broad and liberal education con- editor will be subject to editing for space ducive to free speech. Only unsigned edi- sports to be seen on television, or no mention of the puppeteers who 250 words or less — a practice and content purposes. The Fiat Lux torials reflect the opinions of this for the glory — we do not get any seemed to be a very integral part typical of many daily newspapers reserves the right not to print any letter. newspaper. All other editorials reflect the — but because we love what we of the cast and crew. Others across the country. Letters must be accompanied by name, author’s opinion. do. What’s next? Is he going to say deserve mention, like Milky- This will help us get more of address and telephone number. E-mail: The Fiat Lux is printed by Sun that the students honored at hon- White, which always seemed to your letters in print for the cam- fi[email protected] or mail letters to: Publishing Company and is typeset by the Fiat Lux, attn: Editor, Powell Campus production staff. It is funded in part by ors convocation did not deserve bring lots of energy to any scene pus community to see. Center, Alfred, N.Y. 14802. Student Senate. their honors simply because they she was in. Then there were the Thank you. Fiat Lux News / Op-Ed — Page 3 May 3, 2000

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

dents that fit into this category, would be for it. There is no need Hillary’s visit thus the slogan “Art Students For for a mass e-mail to interfere with Hillary” is quite accurate. everyone’s accounts. If anyone brings responses It is not an “ATROCITY” in any wishes to respond to our concerns, sense. This was a valid expression then feel free to contact anyone of Dear Editor: of views by students. In response us to discuss these issues. to the “many” that were protest- We are writing this letter in ing: there may well be “many” Seth J. Richard response to the mass e-mail that individuals who do oppose Hillary William R. Tuttle was sent out on April 26 titled “a Clinton, although we noticed very, Jonathan J. Cocina concerned student.” The e-mail, very few individuals who were Timothy R. Olson ORLDNOTES which we are sure many of you openly protesting the event. Members of the Class of 2003 W read, dealt with the arrival of Again, the signs that were dis- Hillary Clinton to Alfred played were representative of the Dear Editor: LOCAL University. students who do support Hillary Apparently the student was Clinton, not every individual that I am ashamed of Alfred University concerned with the fact that the attends Alfred University. students. I saw a long line of peo- Hot Dog Day 2000 proved to be a success yet once again. All pro- welcoming signs were “ethical No person was attempting to ple waiting to obtain tickets to see ceeds raised as a result of the event will go to eight specified chari- CRIMES.” We are wondering speak on the behalf of “[the] con- Hillary Clinton. ties selected by the Hot Dog Day Committee. what “ethical crimes” were com- cerned student,” or everyone for Knowing some of these people, I These eight charities are AE Crandall Hook and Ladder mitted. In regard to the “ATROC- that matter. Our recommendation know a lot of them are from out of Company, Alfred-Almond Little League, Allegany ARC, Camp Fire ITY” that this individual speaks to “[the] concerned student” state. All these students want to Boys and Girls, Genesee Valley Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith of, certain members of the art would be to start your own organi- do is get their headshot with some- Volunteer Caregivers Program, Literacy Volunteers of America, school were in fact participants in zation if you so wish to express one famous. These students proba- and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). the welcoming effort and helped your ideas, after all that is what bly do not care about issues in New • The Alfred Police Department arrested the person who sent an e- make some of the signs in ques- organizations are for. How can you York or intend to make the effort mail with an offensive audio attachment. The originator of the e- tion. (“a concerned student”) expect to to vote in November. mail has been identified to be not the individual named in the e- What they expressed was have your ideas taken seriously if I do not know why, except for mail. The University is proceeding with judicial action against the “their” love or support of Hillary you do not make an authentic personal greed, you would go to sender. Clinton and in no way stated or effort at expressing your ideas see someone and not care for what The e-mail was sent last Wednesday, April 26. implied the overall support of and are unwilling to identify your- they stood for. I thought Alfred Hillary Clinton by the entire art self? University accepted students who NATIONAL school. What was stated referred We also appreciate your warn- were better than this. The biggest demonstration protesting 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez’s to the art students that were ing of “public retaliation,” but do forced removal from the home of his Miami relatives is promised to involved and do support Hillary not understand what “retaliation” John Stevenson be held by Cuban exile leaders was held on Saturday. Clinton. There are several art stu- would be, or what reason there Class of 2003 The protest started around 3 p.m. near Miami’s Bay of Pigs Memorial. About 80,000 people were expected at press time. COLUMN People have been urged to participate by exile leaders on Spanish radio all week. • Census “enumerators” are still out on the prowl to help anyone that hasn’t yet filled out and returned a census form. Campus needs to come together Sixty-five percent of households nationally mailed in their forms, while only 58 percent of New York State residents returned theirs. BY STEPHANIE WEBSTER ing on whether any positions are have feelings. Believe it or not, we The United States Census are imperative for helping to provide PRODUCTION MANAGER vacant or anyone is doubling up on are people. When you attack us public-based assistance. positions. personally, we are going to get INTERNATIONAL I am privileged to be This semester, because we have hurt. writing this column in filled our executive board positions The Fiat Lux is your paper. We Vietnam’s Prime Minister Phan Van Khai paid homage to 300,000 the spring of my junior with former staffers, we have a exist to serve you. But we also missing communist soldiers and to those Americans who opposed year instead of the handful of staff writers and pho- have to serve our journalistic American involvement in the war that ended 25 years ago Saturday. spring of my senior tographers. ideals. We appreciate fair and “Our resistance struggle for national salvation had tranversed 30 year. Although my We are all busy people. At a col- insightful criticism. Personal years of untold sufferings and sacrifices,” Khai said in a keynote term as editor is over, I have lege like Alfred University, a stu- attacks and ignorant reactions are speech in the capital Hanoi. another year left with the Fiat dent who only participates in one not appreciated. • In 24 hours in central Somalia, 43 people fell victim to a cholera Lux. extra-curricular activity is rare. I would also like to address outbreak, compounded by drought, local officials said Saturday. I am very proud of the things And unlike at other schools, we another issue I have noticed: In the Cholera is spread by contaminated water, and a drought that has the Fiat has accomplished in the all take classes while we work on last few weeks, I have heard dried up fresh water sources and parched lands in neighboring time that I have been on staff, and the paper. We do not get paid numerous student complaints Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea and Sudan has intensified the impact of I would like to see us continue to either. Believe it or not, at other about any number of events and cholera. improve. Although we have had schools, many executive board issues. some bugs, the Fiat has updated positions are paid, and staffers get I would like to tell the entire its webpage, improved its A&E credit for what they do. campus community one thing: …Hall or indifferent to the event began coverage and won several national What all this adds up to is that Calm down.. Please. to support it. and state awards. we cannot physically be every- We are all acting like spoiled CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE One of O’Meara’s most memo- We owe a lot of our success to where at once. We are humans. babies. Whining about Hillary rable moments as a student was the solid foundation provided by Lately, we have had a few let- Clinton’s visit to our campus over for Vaughn was when he leading the second Hot Dog Day Michelle Pancoe, who was editor ters to the editor concerning our mass e-mail is a perfect example of received the Billy Band-Aid parade up Main Street partly from 1998-1999. Now, it is time for performing arts reviews. These this overreaction and overanalyza- Award in football for his frequent because he found out Vaughn the new editor, Jay Weisberger, to rather pointed letters seem to tion of everyone’s motivations. injuries, which forced him to be a was looking for him the whole build on what we have started. have ignored half of the reviews. I believe that the College constant patient in the trainer’s time during the parade. The Fiat needs to improve its Despite an overwhelmingly pos- Democrats brought Clinton to office. “I made him [O’Meara] what news coverage. Too often, we itive review of Into the Woods, the campus because students deserve He and O’Meara made the first he is today,” Vaughn said joking- accept the “public relations” Fiat has been inundated with com- a chance to talk with a potential Hot Dog Day a reality. Both con- ly. answers to controversial questions plaints. What do these people member of their government. sider Hot Dog Day as important Both O’Meara and Vaughn instead of digging in-depth into a want? A list of every person who Like her or not, Clinton is a to bring AU and Alfred State encourage student involvement story. In addition, I am sure we participated in the play and how national figure. Her coming to AU College students together with on campus. miss countless stories. wonderful they were? That would brings us a great amount of pres- the Alfred community at least for “As long as students are trying This is where you, the reader, not be a review. That would be tige and national attention. one Saturday. to find volunteers and raise come in. If you know of an upcom- public relations. We’re not here for If you have a problem with “It makes the community feel money, it could be the Tiddly- ing news event, please e-mail us or that. Clinton’s politics, write a letter to better about itself,” Vaughn said. Wink Club, for all I care,” call and leave a message on our A review is a writer’s personal the editor, make signs, or have a O’Meara emphasized that stu- O’Meara said. answering machine. Write us a opinion, and you have a right to rally. But don’t clutter up our mail- dents made this event a reality. Pellicciotti is impressed with press release. Let us know about disagree. Keep in mind that boxes with thoughtless e-mails. “The first year, people [the both of them. things your group is doing. because of constant complaints And don’t attack the College Village Board] thought we were “These people are incredible, As I have stated in column form about the style of our reviews, we Democrats personally. They were out of our minds,” he said. they deserve to be inducted into many times, we cannot provide have solicited performing arts stu- doing what they were established Once the event occurred, how- the hall of fame. It’s going to con- free publicity for campus organiza- dents time and time again to write to do. What did you expect them to ever, O’Meara indicated that tinue for years to come. It’s real- tions. But if you do something reviews for us. For some reason, do, poll every member of the cam- many who were at first opposed ly exciting,” he said. ■ newsworthy, we will make every they keep turning us down. If you pus community to see how we all attempt to cover it. are not willing to help us out when felt about Clinton? We, as a cam- However, we are not perfect. As we ask, you have no right to com- pus community, need to support the editor, I was often afraid to plain when you do not like what we and understand each other. The Fiat Lux would like to defend the Fiat against criticism, do. In closing, I would like to thank because I did not want to be seen If we make a mistake, we always my entire 1999-2000 staff for a wish all faculty, staff and as overly sensitive. appreciate being told about it. But great year. We had a lot of fun Since it is not “my” paper any- stop to think before you shoot off a together. Seniors, I will miss you more, I would like to offer my opin- letter to the editor that condemns all. Good luck with whatever you students a happy and safe ion now. We have an executive a writer in harsh terms. do after graduating from Alfred staff of 17 or less people, depend- Even professional journalists University. ■ summer break. May 3, 2000 Alfies — Page 4 Fiat Lux 2000 Alfies showcase AU excellence, talent

PHOTO BY ANDY BERMAN The Saxon Sillies get wound up before the show begins. The Sillies, who missed getting an Alfie in 1999, won the award this year for campus spirit by an organization. The group has become a facet of Au men’s basketball games.

PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER AU President Edward G. Coll Jr. accepts his award for distinguished service to the University. The award was a special addition to this year’s program.

PHOTO BY CARLY FRANKLIN Members of the AU dance team show off their skills during their Alfie performance. The group was up for best student entertainer.

PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER Liz Reina and Kyle Torok, both up for their acting roles in Pirate Theater, get together at the pre-show reception. Torok took home the Alfie in his category, nixing his pre-show predici- tion that he was going to lose. Fiat Lux Alfies — Page 5 May 3, 2000

PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER Thea Eck, Taryn “Tom” McCabe and Amy Garbark make their entrance to the Alfie pre-show reception last week. Laura Hilfiker of the Kanakadea Yearbook enjoys the post-Alfies party in the McCabe took home the award for campus spirit by an individual. Student Organization Suite and the Multi-Cultural Suite.

About the Alfies The sixth annual Alfie Awards were held on Friday, April 28. Upon arrival at the Awards, guests were invited to step through a limosuine before entering Harder Hall. Students, faculty and staff were treated to sparkling grape juice and munchies in the lobby of Harder Hall starting at 8:30 p.m. For the second year in a row, the weather was warm and dry for the Alfies. The show was hosted by Ben Farnsworth and Ann Jones. This year’s show featured a special Alfie for President Coll, who is retiring after 18 years. The Alfies began six years ago to recognize students and student organizations for their contributions on campus and in the community. Voting took place in the cam- PHOTO BY ANDY BERMAN pus center April 17 through 19. Dave Davis gets into the Alfies spirit before the show starts in Holmes PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER Over 600 people voted. Auditorium. Davis, along with SAB, took honors for the Live concert. Freshman Erica Lyn Robinson awaits the beginning of the show so she can cheer on her friends.

RESULTS OF THE ALFIES

Best Radio Show Joe Miller Alpha Chi Rho Lisa Lantz Dance Team Josh Buland and Ted Smith Clinton Powell Kappa Psi Upsilon BeckyProphet Orientation Guides Mike Cadwallader Jason Shattuck Alpha Kappa Omicron Fiona Tolhurst Saxon Sillies Molly DeStafney and Liz New Spirit Committee George “Tod” Harris Outstanding Female In A Outstanding Community Service By A Outstanding Staff Contribution to Garth Johnson Performance Arts Production Campus Organization Campus Life Campus Spirit By An Individual Michelle Lucas and Katie Kewley Danielle DiPillo Florida Trip — Habitat for Nancy Banker Rachel Downey Ashley Long Humanity Cathy Chester and Dana Chandra Leister Achievement By A Fiat Lux Staff Laura Randall Hot Dog Day Committee — Area Rothrock Jasmine Lellock Member Emily Tucker Community Organizations Tricia Debertolis Taryn “TOM” McCabe Andy Berman —two winners as a result of a tie Kappa Psi Upsilon / Theta Theta Ken Hassler Dustin Weidermann Charlie Casparius Chi Haunted House — ACCORD Dan Napolitano Jasmine Lellock Outstanding Events Promotion Poder / RHC Auction — Make-A- Ted Smith Achievement In Fundraising Judy Tsang Byte The Site (CDC) Wish Foundation Delta Zeta Stephanie Webster Emerge - Leadership Conference Best Outside Entertainer RHC / Poder Latino Jay Weisberger Health Fair - M*A*S*H 0322 Outstanding Male Athletic Team Frank Caliendo Sigma Alpha Mu Late Night at McLane Swimming and Diving LIVE Sigma Chi Nu Best Male Actor In A Comedy Series Poder Latino / RHC Auction Skiing Eric Nieves Cory Bishop (Pirate Theater) Students for Students (CSDC) Rahzel Outstanding Contribution to the Steve Nonnenmann (FNL) Outstanding Female Athletic Team Slam Poets University Community by an Ben Palmer (FNL) Outstanding New Organization Volleyball Buzz Sutherland Academic Student Group Omar Perez (Mosaic) College Democrats Alpine Skiing American Marketing Association Kyle Torok (Pirate Theater) College Republicans Outstanding Contribution To Campus (AMA) Alvaro Valentin (Mosaic) Field Hockey Best Campus Wide Event Wellness Keramos AITP Blood Drive (Biology Club) CSDC Psi Chi Best Female Actor In A Comedy Glam Slam (Spectrum) Emerge Series Best Student Entertainer Heath Fair M*A*S*H 0322 Heath Fair Committee College Bowl Trophy Meghan Heyes (Mosaic) Dance Team (Health Fair Committee) Intramurals The Calibasters Chandra Leister (FNL) Friday Night Live Live Concert (SAB) SHAC Karolyn Reddy (FNL) Magic Joe (Joe Ciarviano) Rahzel (ALANA Team) Spectrum Outstanding Participation In Hot Dog Liz Reina (Pirate Theater) Mosiac Virtual Ball ‘99 (AU Sci Fi) Day Trophy Roxanne Rodriquez (Mosaic) Pirate Theater Outstanding Student Contribution To Poder Latino Shauna Williams (Pirate Theater) Saxon Sillies Outstanding Faculty Contribution to Campus Life Campus Life Chandra Leister Distinguished Service to Alfred Outstanding Male In A Performance Outstanding Contributions By A Greek Wes Bentz University Arts Production Organization Jim Curl Campus Spirit By An Organization Edward G. Coll Jr. Luke Jacobs Delta Zeta Nancy Furlong Cheerleaders May 3, 2000 News — Page 6 Fiat Lux Secret Service hits AU for Clinton’s visit

BY PATRICK L. BOYLE campus, 12 federal agents were on Simons were at the event. be necessary to protect the First “There’s always compromise,” STAFF WRITER hand. Two Explosive Ordinance Allegany County Sheriff Randy Lady. He visited Alfred the he added. Disposal specialists and a bomb Belmont and personnel from his Monday before Clinton’s arrival Bronchetti said that the perfor- It seemed that many Alfred sniffing dog and handler from the department were also on hand. AU and inspected the campus, espe- mance of APD, AU Security and University students were almost Department of Defense were also Security was also present in num- cially Harder Hall. other organizations were very as excited by the presence of the present. bers. According to Bronchetti, good and that the University and United States Secret Service on The Cattaragaus County According to Special Agent Harder Hall was swept by the dog local authorities had been very campus during Hillary Clinton’s Sheriff’s department provided a Chris Bronchetti of the Syracuse teams and human EOD specialists. cooperative and helpful. visit last Tuesday as by the First second “bomb dog” team. Six offi- field office of the Secret Service, he The area was sealed off until the However Chief Simons and Pat Lady cers from the Alfred Police was told to inspect the campus and First Lady arrived slightly after 5 Schwartz, the head of AU While the First Lady was on Department, including Chief John determine what resources would p.m. and remained secure until Security, both said they would after she left the building. have appreciated more time to According to Bronchetti, the prepare before Clinton’s visit and agents had access to heavy would have liked to have been noti- weapons and tactical equipment in fied sooner. Both APD and AU case of an incident. Possible escape Security said that they found out routes were already mapped out in about the visit the proceeding advance. The agents had also des- Thursday when the Hornell ignated two “hard rooms.” These Evening Tribune ran an article on are places where agents can safely it. protect people until extra help Simons said that he did not have arrives. any official contact with the Secret Despite all these precautions, Service until the Monday morning the Secret Service acknowledged before Clinton’s arrival. that their security net is not infalli- “When you have somebody of ble. that stature coming into a jurisdic- “Even we realize that things tion, a lot of liability is on that happen. Our job is to our best abili- jurisdiction,” said Simons. The ty prevent anything [dangerous] chief went on to explain that the from happening,” said Bronchetti. Secret Service was responsible for According to Special Agent defending the First Lady but that Mark Locus of the Secret Service, APD had to deal with ensuring the agents “look for something that is safety of the Alfred community at out of the ordinary.” This could be large and handle any civil unrest someone looking tense in a happy that might have broken out. cheering crowd or someone wear- Despite the short notice, the ing a heavy coat in warm weather, event ran smoothly. Simons said among other things. that all the agencies involved, Bronchetti said that a politi- including AU Security, performed cian’s itinerary can sometimes their duties very well and that clash with security concerns. The there were no security problems. PHOTO BY ROBYN GOODMAN Secret Service would be perfectly “I had a great time actually,” Omar Perez gets a chance to meet First Lady Hillary Clinton after her speech last week. Many students and com- happy if politicians did not do said Scott Cicirello, an officer with munity members had the opportunity to shake hands and exchange some remarks with Clinton. things like get out of motorcades to APD who assisted in the event. ■ shake hands. Fiat Lux News — Page 7 May 3, 2000

support Allegany County,” Clinton …Clinton proposed. “We need to electrify Dems attend major conference the entire nation.” CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE By electrifying, Clinton said she BY JUDY TSANG Schumer. cratic representative of Allegany scholarship for many decades, plans on creating “technology MANAGING EDITOR Schumer shook hands with County, complimenting Clinton’s Allegany County is still the second bonds,” investing in fiber optics everyone. speech. “After hearing her speak, poorest county in the state. and “smart buildings.” These Even with the presence of politics “It was very personal; we really it made me believe I can help [to She said she plans on continuing “smart buildings” will have wires emerging on campus, no one would got to meet him,” Zuckerman said improve Allegany County}.” the economic policies that she has and access to the Internet, which expect AU students to meet any of meeting Schumer. “I believe After her speech, everyone, AU been working on. will not cost the price of a long dis- big political names. almost everybody [from Alfred] students included, got a chance to “Will we or will we not continue tance phone call. The AU chapter of College got to meet him.” To top it off, meet Clinton, face-to-face. the [current] fiscal policies … or She continued to emphasize the Democrats of America proved oth- Schumer himself was a College “She stayed until she was the will we U-turn back to bankrupt- importance of investing in erwise. Several weekends ago, five Democrat of America member. last one, until there was no one to cy?” Clinton asked. “Our genera- Western New York. AU students and Adjunct Another part of the convention talk to,” Zuckerman said. tion has a rendezvous with respon- “If you build it, they will come,” Instructor of Engineering and was the various workshops led by Black compared her meeting sibility.” Clinton said. “I’m absolutely con- advisor to the College Democrats panel speakers. One such work- with Clinton with people getting “We have a very real choice in vinced about it.” Joan Lester attended a shop was “Women in Politics.” the opportunity to hear John F. this election,” Clinton continued. “This campaign is about many Democratic Rural Conference in Three female politicians and a pro- Kennedy speak. She spoke about target taxing. things but economy and education Corning, NY, called “DRC fessor of women’s studies at “I recently had the great oppor- She said she’d work so that college are at the heart of it,” Clinton Convention: 2000 and Beyond.” Rutgers University spoke about tunity to meet one of my heroes tuition would be tax-deductible, assessed. Lester, who is also the Allegany their experiences and how women and someone I greatly admire: making “sure to keep the doors Clinton wrapped up her address County Chair of the DRC, took can get involved in politics, accord- Hillary Rodham Clinton,” Black open for every young person.” with two closing thoughts. seniors Annika Black and Michael ing to Annika Black. said. Cheers and applause responded “It really does matter that you Pellicciotti, junior George Clarke The panel speakers pointed out Zuckerman had a letter of invi- her proposal. vote,” Clinton stressed. She and freshmen Adam Shevins and that even though women make up tation ready for Clinton. He shook Clinton continued to list other explained that it is not possible to Eric Zuckerman to the DRC the majority of the population (52 her hand and after introductions, proposals, such as not penalizing exercise decision-making if there Convention on April 7-8, staying percent), they are still a minority Zuckerman mentioned a possible marriages with taxes and support- is no participation in the process. the night at the Radisson Hotel in in Congress. visit to AU campus. ing families and loved ones. All Her second closing remark Corning. “This was a very informative “We’ll definitely look into this,” were followed with applause. asked the audience to follow the It was about two months ago and invigorating experience,” Clinton replied. Clinton accepted Clearly a strong emphasis in her election despite its difficulty, espe- that College Democrats founder Black said. the offer and spoke at AU on April proposals was continuing to cially the negative exposures on Zuckerman discovered an oppor- The moment most convention 25. “invest in public education, from the television. Clinton stressed tunity to meet a lot of political attendees were waiting for was Clinton was also excited to take child’s earliest years to life-long that as a leader, her qualities faces at a Democratic convention. lunch, where First Lady Clinton pictures with the College learning.” This, she said, would would include “to be a unifier not When invitations were officially was expected to show up. AU stu- Democrats. encompass lending help and sup- divider … to lift, not push people opened to AU students, a lot of dents were given the job to guard “I can’t thank you enough,” port to parents, giving them guid- down … to be a voice to those who students showed interest but the doors. Clinton said. ance to be their children’s first need that voice.” there were a lot of cancellations “We were collecting the yellow Zuckerman’s most memorable teachers. “I want to be the best senator I due to the Student Senate budget lunch tickets,” Zuckerman said. moment of the trip was when After Clinton called for “respect can be for you,” Clinton said. And hearings. While AU students were enjoy- Clinton said to him, “Thank you so and support for teaching,” the with that the audience erupted With the high security sur- ing lunch at their reserved table, much, Eric,” Zuckerman said with audience cheered enthusiastically. once again into a standing ovation. rounding the convention, the “in walks First Lady Hillary wide eyes, emphasizing the fact Despite the supposed prestige of Sophomore Connie Ebinger, Secret Service needed “a lot of Clinton, not far at all [from us],” that Clinton remembered him per- teaching, there is a teaching short- from San Diego, Calif., spoke of information of the people who Zuckerman whispered. sonally. age all over the state, Clinton said. her reasons for attending the were going to go,” Zuckerman Clinton gave a speech while AU’s chapter of the College She indicated that it is predicted speech. pointed out. This was imperative everyone ate. Zuckerman indicat- Democrats began earlier this that half of all teachers will leave “One reason [for attending] was especially with First Lady Hillary ed that it was a good speech allow- semester and now have 56 mem- their teaching position, through because I don’t really know her. Clinton expected to attend. ing her to thank all the people pre- bers signed up. Zuckerman retirement or resignation, and up Television offers such a narrow The first night, Friday evening, sent, knowing that they were emphasized that College to 75 percent in more urban areas view of her,” Ebinger said. all visitors attended a dinner at the Democrats who want to be there, Democrats does not help only like New York City. “I want to speak to the First hotel. It gave visitors an opportu- as opposed to public rallies. Democrats but everyone with To this, Clinton proposed a Lady about [Western New York’s] nity to “mingle, which was very “The wonderful thing about democratic ideals. Working with national teaching corps, offering a politics of scarcity in resources,” nice,” Zuckerman reflected. He Hillary is that … she really wants the College Republicans, College full scholarship to those students Kate Braverman, democratic rep- also indicated that there were to meet people,” Zuckerman said Democrats expressed concern who promise to teach in communi- resentative of Alfred, Allegany mostly adults present, “I’d say of the First Lady. “[She has] a true with college students and voting. ties where they are needed. County. “We’ve learned to accept there were no more than 15 [col- concern to help out Western New “However, I personally will “I’ve met many students who exclusion and divided depart- lege students].” York.” stress campaigning for Hillary want to teach but cannot afford ments.” Dinner that night was a tribute In her speech, she recognized Clinton,” Zuckerman said. to,” Clinton described, “and they Clinton’s speech came across as to Mike Schell, who was a major and thanked the College The AU crowd left the confer- can’t.” very vague for Ebinger, who said contributor to the conference. Democrats. She also proposed that ence at about 4 p.m. Saturday “There are signing bonuses for she felt Clinton did not prove to be Zuckerman listed off several big the government fund full scholar- afternoon. athletes,” Clinton continued. senator material. names present at the conference: ships for prospective teachers. Her “Everyone’s so glad they went,” “Then let’s have signing bonuses “She was not convincing … did Hon. Andrew Cuomo, Attorney speech also mentioned concerns Zuckerman said. “Thank you to for teachers.” Clinton called for a not provide concrete solutions to General Eliot Spitzer. for students and Western New Joan Lester for getting us to go real commitment to public educa- problems raised,” Ebinger noted. Saturday morning the AU stu- York. there.” tion, especially with thousands of After her speech, Clinton dents became staff members and “She covered about everything “The DRC conference was an upstate New York residents leav- walked off stage and shook hands ran registration, “which was hot,” [in her speech],” said Zuckerman. exhilarating experience and has ing, in search of making a living. with the students of the audience. Zuckerman exclaimed. Even hot- “It was wonderful … full of reenergized me to become more “First, there has to be more help She greeted and answered all ter was the surprise guest at the intensity, brilliance and authentici- active in politics again,” Black from the federal government to questions. buffet breakfast: Senator Chuck ty,” said Kate Braverman, a demo- admitted. ■ rapes. You must.” not possible until women know that could be used for a class. …Riley Another piece of advice that how to act on their own …Bergren He also discussed the increasing had the ring of importance for behalves, leave dangerous situ- price of college. CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE college students specifically ations and say “no” to uncom- CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “Tuition [for four-year private was to monitor drinks at social fortable or undesirable sexual ture. universities] went up 44 percent in Riley said that women are gatherings. relations. This, Gow said, may very well the 1990s,” Gow said. often afraid of questioning “So-called ‘date rape drugs’ “Telling you these things is take the decision making power Gow talked about the controver- authority, whether it involves are incredibly prevalent and not meant to scare you and over online learning out of the sy over whether or not learning is checking out a man who claims they can stay in the system up freeze you, in fact, I am telling hands of educators and into the better online or not. to be a police officer before to three days,” said Riley. you them for just the opposite hands of people who are simply “Some say there is no difference allowing him in, or being suspi- The drugs, which can make a reason — to free you to protect looking for a good investment. [in quality], others say there’s a big cious of a doctor who initiates person lose consciousness, are yourself.” Gow threw up a caution flag difference,” he said. sexual activity under the guise very popular on college cam- Following the lecture, Riley here. “This question hasn’t really been of medical procedure. puses. Riley warned the audi- was presented the Abigail “Can money be made with answered,” Gow said. “Women need a strong sense ence to always keep an eye on Allen award. The award is online education?” Gow asked. He Gow mentioned that he is of self in order to navigate the their drinks and even to hold given annually to a student or answered the question by pointing intrigued at how all this makes sometimes murky waters of their hand over the top of their alumna and a faculty or staff out the recent dive in tech stock teachers look at what they are modern life,” Riley said. cups to prevent someone from member who has improved the prices. doing now. Self-esteem will benefit slipping a drug in. quality of life for women on “People are starting to ask if “Technology has helped with women greatly by helping them Old-fashioned advice of the campus and in the community. Amazon.com is ever going to make some things,” Gow said, referring to question authority, be con- maternal kind was also offered. It is given in honor of Abigail money,” Gow said. Online higher to e-mail and research capabilities. cerned with their own safety “Stay in a group! Didn’t your Allen, a founding mother of education would pose the same “I got into [teaching] because I before others’ needs and wants, mother tell you that?” Riley Alfred University who was risk, Gow suggested. like to talk to people,” Gow said, call attention to attacks in asked. Staying alert to who is dedicated to advancing the Other motivations for online something that gets lost in online progress by yelling for help and with you in a group of friends cause of coeducation and learning include the idea that more learning. report attacks to the law can thwart rape attempts even encouraging women in higher passive students will get involved The professor-student contact enforcement. when the potential victim has education. in forum discussions online. there is at AU would not exist in “You must report it,” she been drugged, she said. Karen Porter, professor of Also, Gow said, it is hard to the same manner, he said. stressed. “I’m still struck by Riley noted that women sociology and former director of refute that the Internet offers fast As far as changes, Gow said he the level of college students should not feel limited by her women’s studies, was honored access to any number of resources isn’t making any personally. ■ particularly who do not report guidelines but that freedom is as the faculty recipient. ■ May 3, 2000 News / Features — Page 8 Fiat Lux International Friendship park dedicated by AU BY KRISTEN HOFFMAN of the many international profes- NEWS EDITOR sors he connected with over the years, and asked whether it was If you have been wondering what possible for students to study all the work next to Scholes abroad in Germany. Library was, it is now obvious. The Oel’s question was “Why didn’t new Van Frechette International you send students in the first Friendship Park was constructed place?” “to the causes of peace, friendship Although the Goeghe Institute and cultural understanding,” as for Glass and Ceramics’ calendar written on the park’s plaque. ran on a different schedule from The park was dedicated on April Alfred University, Oel and 25 at 1:30 p.m. The new park was Frechette arranged for AU stu- the idea of David Pye, dean of the dents to attend. College of Ceramics. Pye traveled He is pleased that about four-to- overseas and noticed similar parks five German students come here at universities in Mexico and for their sophomore year to study Germany. glass science and ceramic engi- “We should be doing something neering. like that here at Alfred University “It’s a neat idea and a very great because of our extensive interna- honor,” Frechette said in reference tional programs involving teachers to the park named after him. and student researchers from all Maintenance Supervisor for the over the world who visit us,” Pye Ceramic Physical Plant Ken said. Ordway indicated that the con- Pye thought it appropriate to struction of the park began last fall name the park after Derck Van and had to be completed in the Frechette, a retired ceramic sci- spring due to weather conditions. ence professor, because of his con- There is a plaque dedicated to the PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER tributions to the development of 15 workers who undertook this A large piece of sculpted marble welcomes visitors to campus and to the new International Friendship Park next to on-going international relation- project. Scholes Library. The park had been under construction since fall semester. ships. “The staff of the Physical Plant In 1963, Frechette attended a of the College of Ceramics has per- conference in Cairo, Egypt about formed a small miracle to make Glam Slam looks to integrate the interaction between radiation this happen,” Pye said. and solids. Because universities in Pye indicated that when a visi- Cairo had calendars coinciding tor from another country visits Popular event took on beach theme for spring 2000 with AU’s and offered English- Alfred University, the United taught courses, Frechette and Nations Flag will be taken down BY CATHERINE KEVETT loons, streamers and tons of candy. has a lot of good things going for it, other faculty thought it was a good and the flag of that particular STAFF WRITER So, why the beach theme? but we just need more participa- place to send AU students until country will be displayed along “It gave people a chance to bare tion and a better understanding the threat of war broke out with the New York state flag and “Ram it, Slam it, Glam it,” pro- more flesh, which as we all know is about what Spectrum really is.” ■ between Israel and Egypt. the United States flag. ■ claimed the mass e-mail sent out what Glam Slam is about,” said He talked to Heribert Oel, one by Spectrum. There is no doubt Brianna Peaslee, a Spectrum that Spectrum’s Glam Slam is member. FIRST-PERSON COMMENTARY always an interesting, entertain- Spectrum leader Charles ing and absolutely hilarious night Robinson agreed, saying that it for everyone who participates. provided “a good opportunity to Protesters come together vs. IMF For $2, anyone could have see people in their least.” joined in the fun last Saturday With all joking about nakedness BY MADELINE BAKER in Connecticut. Early Sunday Moore of Roger and Me fame, night by wearing either their aside, Thomas Hutter saw a more CONTRIBUTER morning, I helped to drop off a President G. Becker of the favorite beach outfit or the cus- serious reason for the beach cluster of protestors that would United Steel Workers of tomary drag. theme. In times like today, it seems that be performing civil disobedience America, Rupa Dona of The Knight Club was trans- “Some people are uptight about everyone has his or her separate at street intersections to pre- Students Against Sweatshops, formed into a beautiful scene com- the gay thing. [The beach theme] issue. Sometimes you have to vent IMF and World Bank dele- Congressman Dennis Kucinich plete with all of the necessary gave people who might have been wonder if there is ever a com- gates from holding their annual of Ohio, Ralph Nader, Amy beach equipment: shovels, pails, scared off an opportunity to get mon ground for people that fight meetings. Goodman of Pacifica Radio, rep- paper windmills, beachballs and involved.” for social and economic change. As we drove through the resentatives of the AFL-CIO, life preservers, along with bal- Peaslee added that “Spectrum Recently in Washington, D.C., early morning streets of D.C., the Philippines Freedom from a common ground was created in the group was good-natured and Debt Coalition and the the protests against the sang songs. Everyone was pre- Cameroon Jubilee 2000. There International Monetary Fund pared to be arrested and to was much cheering and clap- and the World Bank. When I endure the tactics of the police. ping; the enthusiasm was conta- joined the protests there, I was Many people had bottles of the gious. amazed to encounter a smorgas- “Seattle facial,” a concoction of At 2 p.m., thousands of people The Fiat Lux bord of different groups, all oil and water for treating pep- hit the streets to form a giant united for a single purpose. per spray. march that wrapped around On Saturday, April 15, I met Having successfully delivered three blocks. Groups mixed and with the Cornell Organization the direct-action protestors to mingled, wielded banners and would like to for Labor Action and we headed their sites, I then joined the puppets, sang, danced and for D.C. in four vans chock-full throngs of people pouring into enjoyed themselves. Stern of adults and college kids, ban- the rally grounds of the Ellipse. policemen in black riot gear thank the ners, fliers and a lot of good spir- Many people held colorful signs lined part of the route, but the it. We would become part of the and banners, passed out fliers or procession remained peaceful thousands of protestors con- chanted. Most were happy, and spirited, and everyone had a Kanakadea verging in Washington to spread enthusiastic and obviously excit- great time. awareness about the practices of ed to be a part of the commotion. I am still amazed by the diver- the International Monetary As I strolled among the bodies, I sity of the groups and interests Fund and the World Bank. encountered everything from that met in Washington on April Yearbook and Some of the main charges old-timers to children, college 16. People are again recognizing against these two international kids to protest veterans. that there is strength in num- organizations are that in impos- There were diverse groups, bers when fighting for a cause the Alfred Sun ing structural adjustments upon such as the International and are working to expand this poor countries they actually Socialist Organization, the War strength on an international increase poverty, disadvantage Resisters League, environmen- scale. D.C. was an important for their workers, displace people and talists dressed as sea turtles, event for me because I was able harm the environment. This women’s groups, the Council of to network with everyone from protest was to continue with the Canadians, animal rights activists for Mumia Abu-Jamal assistance with momentum gained by the groups, the Kensington Welfare to groups fighting AIDS to rep- actions against the World Trade Rights Union, the Green Party, resentatives of workers rights. Organization in Seattle last Rainbow Flags for Mumia and For me, the united efforts of the year. the Workers Party. protestors helped me realize this issue. Once in Washington, my group A colorful sea of protestors lis- that, in realizing the dangers of stayed at American University tened to speeches by both orga- international power in a global along with groups from Georgia, nization leaders and common cit- world, we must all look out for Montreal and Wesleyan College izens. Among them was Michael each other. ■ Fiat Lux News — Page 9 May 3, 2000 Reich: peace to come slowly in Middle East BY JAY WEISBERGER just as rich, with many problems in any Israeli leader, will not give up because, as Reich explained, what- “[Egyptian President Anwar] EDITOR-IN-CHIEF the way of a lasting peace accord. any of Jerusalem. ever army occupies the Golan Sadat got up in front of the govern- Foremost is the issue of land. Also, Palestinian leader Yasser Heights has a huge military advan- ment and said ‘The time has come Peace agreements among Israel, Reich noted that Israel has agreed Arafat is not in good health, suffer- tage over the opposing country. for peace with Israel,’” Reich Syria and the Palestinians are not to withdraw from certain territo- ing from Parkinson’s Disease. This Reich stoped short of saying explained. He said he expects such going to come before president ries, however, he added, “there is troubles Reich. there will never be peace in the surprise announcements to be the Clinton leaves office next year, said no final plan or map” detailing offi- “Arafat has the capability of area. way of things. Bernard Reich, a renowned expert cial boundaries. making peace,” he said. “None of Reich sees peace coming in the “It’s down to the last issues,” on the Middle East, at a lecture Reich said he does not see the his replacements will have the abil- manner that Egypt got peace with Reich said, the problem being they April 16. However, Reich said at Gaza Strip as a problem, however. ity to make decisions [as he does].” Israel. are the complicated ones. ■ the same time, there would be no “The Palestinians will get all of Plus, Reich said, “Arafat could war. the Gaza Strip,” Reich said, mainly accept things others won’t.” Reich Reich, a professor of political sci- because “it has no contemporary said there is certainly a time pres- Mullins talks of Mideast ence and international affairs at meaning to Israel.” sure on the situation. George Washington University, The Strip was once used by Not that time isn’t an issue with BY GEORGE B. HARRIS Within Campbell’s class detailed the current situation in Israel strategically against Egypt; the Syrian conflict as well. STAFF WRITER Monday afternoon, Mullins gave the Middle East and made some however, Egypt and Israel have “In 1983, we were told that a speech that focused on the predictions to full house in Howell had formal peace since the late [Syrian President] Hafez Assad Thomas D. Mullins, associate Mideast crisis from a Palestinian Hall. 1970s. had only a year or two to live,” director of the Center for Middle point of view. A lively class dis- Reich explained there are really Things changed when Reich dis- Reich said, noting that Assad is Eastern Studies at Harvard cussion followed, with questions two conflicts that must be settled cussed the West Bank, though. still in charge, despite his poor University and executive direc- pertaining to the current peace in the area: one involving Israel “Well,” he began, “there we’ve got health. tor of the Center’s process abounding. and Syria and a second with Israel a problem.” Reich mentioned that the suc- Contemporary Arab Studies Mullins’ public speech later and the Palestinians. This area, very near Jerusalem, cessors to Assad are not going to Program, visited the Alfred that evening was well attended. Reich explained that these con- is still in dispute, with neither side be able to help the peace process University campus this past It focused on what Mullins saw flicts are, for the most part, territo- able to compromise on who will along at all. Monday and Tuesday. as some of the key problems in rial, dating to World War II. This receive what land. Reich said With that, Reich said he is “not He was the guest of Middle East: stability, including stems, he said from different sets there is no easy solution. very optimistic” about a peace deal Abderrahman Robana, professor out of touch forms of govern- of boundaries. In essence, each “We don’t know what’s going to anytime soon. of business, and Zakia Robana, ment, a severe lack of light side of the conflict has been making happen,” he said, “except that nei- Syria wants to go back to the assistant professor of French. industry, the great economic sep- claim to certain lands. ther side will like the end result.” boundaries of 1967, which places The Robanas met Mullins while aration between the “haves and In respect to the conflict Furthermore, Reich said, Syria on the Sea of Galilee, a major on sabbatical at Harvard for the the have nots” and the between Israel and the Jerusalem itself is a major sticking Israeli water source. 1998-1999 academic year. Palestinian/Zionist conflict. Palestinians, Reich showed how point: both Palestinians and This line would also give Syria At the request of Stuart “It was a pleasure to hear a this was quite complicated. Israelis want Jerusalem to be their back the Golan Heights, which Campbell, professor of history, distinguished scholar who could “Both sides,” Reich said, “have capital city. Reich reminded everyone was lost Mr. Robana invited Mullins to speak so clearly on such a com- legitimate claims.” He noted how “You can solve technical things,” by Syria in a war against Israel. come to the Alfred community plex place,” said Robert Myers, when Great Britain decided to give Reich said, referring to problems Israel then successfully defended and share his unique view on the professor of anthropology and up the area known as Palestine like water distribution and refugee that land in a later war. Middle East. Mullins appeared in public health. after WWII, the British promised returns to Palestine, but he added Of concern to Israel is the mili- two venues on campus: The lecture was sponsored by the same land to both Jews and that Jerusalem is going to be a tary status of the Golan Heights if Campbell’s Palestinian/Zionist Student Managed Investment Arabs. The later formation of the sticking point for a while. handed back to Syria, Reich said. Conflict class and through a pub- Funds in the College of Business state of Israel, of course, gave the The situation is complicated, “The Golan Heights must be lic lecture held Monday evening and the Division of Human land to the Jews. Reich said, by the fact that Israeli demilitarized according to Israel,” in Nevins Theater, titled “What’s Studies in the College of Liberal Today, Reich said, the conflict is Prime Minister Ehud Barak, or in order to maintain peace. This is Wrong with the Middle East?” Arts and Sciences. ■

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STUDENT SENATE U PDATE Projects center roundtable BY JAY WEISBERGER The plan would limit the num- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ber of times a professor could win BY EMILIE HARDMAN “I think that a lot of people Because the AFI list is meant the award before they would be STAFF WRITER believe that women’s studies to represent the best of American The last Student Senate meeting permanently inducted into a means women period,” said Kool. film making, the female charac- of the year: a time to put loose “Hall of Fame.” There was con- Following tradition, the final She advocated bringing more men ters in these movies are also ends together and wrap things cern this would eliminate long- Women’s Studies Roundtable of into the program and said that called upon to represent up. A time to think about tenured professors from winning the semester was given over to women’s studies have given her American women. The negative Homecoming? the award later in their careers. the graduating women’s studies new and important ways of seeing way that they are portrayed is The fall event — not on the Despite this, the Senate felt minors to present their final pro- her experiences. It could do the problematic, said DeStafney. minds of many last Wednesday — the plan was worth further jects. same for anyone, she said. The final student, Manon, took was one of the main items of busi- thought. “These minors have brought so DeStafney examined films yet another approach to the fulfill- ness on the Senate floor as the The committee assigned to much from their course work in included on the American Film ment of her women’s studies final Homecoming chairs, Katie Blume investigating an all-night study women’s studies to their projects Institute top 100 film list. The list project. and Kelley Piccone presented lounge gave their report. and they have also learned a lot was complied as a celebration of Manon put together an antholo- their budget for approval. Essentially, they said many from completing the projects,” American film making several gy of women’s writing that was Homecoming, which will be spaces would not be feasible, but said professor of English, Sharon years ago. concerned with positive religious very early in the first semester permission has been granted to Hoover. “There is an enormous “I wanted to examine what experiences. The anthology, con- next year, asked for a budget of use the Commons next year. The amount of work that goes into these movies were saying and taining work from women all over $2,730, which it received. major concern the University has these.” showing about women,” said the world is called …And Her This request followed one from with the use of this space is secu- Molly DeStafney and Heather DeStafney. Eyes Were Open: Women’s representatives of UMOJA, who rity — some sort of nightclerk Kool presented their final projects Time constraints prevented her Religious Journey’s. Manon is were requesting special alloca- will have to be present. in women’s studies. Vicki Eaklor, from watching all 100 films, so now looking for a publisher. tions to pay for Wunmi, the open- Also, the Election Rules Chair of the Division of Human DeStafney examined 28 of them. Manon gathered pieces for the ing act for Supreme Beings of Committee presented changes to Studies, read Naomi Manon’s per- Films were selected for study anthology through e-mail Leisure. the Senate bylaws, designed to sonal statement, as Manon was based on their inclusion of strong requests and electronic posts The request was made as a avoid a similar situation to the unable to attend. female presence. from on-line lists. She said what result of bookkeeping errors on election fiasco earlier this semes- Kool put together a pamphlet DeStafney created several cat- she collected ultimately was a the part of UMOJA and Senate. ter. for the women’s studies program egories in which she placed the very empowering collection of As tends to be the case when The Senate voted on these at Alfred as her final project. films that she reviewed. work. money is being given out, sena- changes, including not counting Because of her time commitment “I wasn’t sure what I would find “I’ve always felt a challenge to tors raised several concerns abstentions against a majority to student teaching, Kool was when I started this project, if it my identity as a feminist and an about the plan. Regardless, and prohibiting solicitation of unable to do her original project was going to be positive or nega- actively Jewish woman,” wrote UMOJA received the $815 it was votes near the voting booths. idea, The Alphadelphian, Alfred’s tive, but I am appalled at what I Manon in her personal statement. asking for. Dean of Students and Vice women’s studies program did find,” said DeSafney. “I get rejected from both sides,” Also last week, two Ad-Hoc President for Student Affairs newsletter. She decided that a “Women in these films are “This project has made me real- committees presented their Jerry Brody presented a list of pamphlet would be just as impor- shown as needing the male gaze. ize that I’m not alone,” she wrote. reports. issues students brought up at tant for the program. They are seductresses and manip- Susan Morehouse, Director of First, the group assigned to “Meet the Deans” sessions. He “I wanted to make women’s ulators if they have any power at women’s studies and professor of coming up with some sort of also told of responses to the prob- studies more of a presence on all,” she said. English, closed the final round- excellence in teaching award to lems. campus,” said Kool. “We need it to Women who have aged natural- table of the year by reading from be coordinated by students pre- All of this was going on while be more visible if we are to grow.” ly and did not feel beautiful in a one of Alfred’s founding mothers, sented its findings. President Seth Mulligan wore a The use of media like The culture that values youth, were Abigail Allen’s, speech. While most agreed with the wig, found backstage in Nevins, Alphadelphian, the Internet and often depicted as going crazy “Be radical, radical to the core,” idea of giving three professors an that made him look shockingly the new pamphlet will increase when they were no longer attract- read Morehouse with a smile as Alfie Award for their classroom like Rod Stewart. visibility on campus for prospec- ing men, said DeStafney. she presented the graduating proficiency, there was some dis- Publicity Chair Colin Kennard tive students and the community “It’s really kind of disturbing,” minors with their certificates in agreement over some logistical joined in, sporting a grass skirt at large, said Kool. she said. women’s studies. ■ issues in the plan. and flowery lei. ■

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BY KRISTEN HOFFMAN eling there will open students’ going somewhere that no one’s ward to the trip partly because Clarke, Lantz, Midlam and NEWS EDITOR eyes. really been to,” Midlam said. she considers it an accomplish- Elliott are pleased to have Chamber singer Ryan Elliott “It’s novel.” ment to plan for such a difficult received donations from the On May 15, the AU Chamber said “I’ve never been to Europe, Clarke also plans to judge a trip. Colleges of Ceramics and Liberal Singers and String Quartet are I’m really looking forward to the choral competition in Helsinki, “Places like France and Spain Arts, local businesses, perform- scheduled to go to Scandinavia to whole thing.” another of their many destina- are accessible,” she said. ing arts members and trustees. perform, tour, and experience an He said he is most looking for- tions. The Chamber Singers and “Scandinavia is not.” Although this trip to entirely different culture. ward to visiting the Sami village String Quartet Members also The Chamber Singers and Scandinavia was supposed to “I am interested in more than in Finland — above the Arctic plan to visit Tallinn, a medieval String Quartet organized many occur in 2001, Clarke thought it a touring experience,” said Circle — where he will get the city in Estonia. fund-raisers for this trip includ- appropriate to “bite the bullet” Professor of Voice and Chorus chance to learn their native Clarke has been to this city ing: a rummage sale where the and go this year. Except for the Luanne Clarke. “It’s important songs and watch Associate before. Chamber Singers were paid $5 addition of a few new members, to also experience the culture.” Professor of Theater Steve “It was incredible to walk for each song, an Italian dinner the Chamber Singers have been Clarke’s idea to take the Crosby give a theatre presenta- through streets that were the night where the Chamber an intact group for two years. Chamber Singers and String tion. same in the 15th century,” she Singers sang for the Women’s She said she wants to give both Quartet on tour came to her after Chamber singer in charge of said. “It’s an incredible experi- Club, Singing Valentines and the Chamber Singers and String she took a high school group on fund-raising, junior Kadie ence.” caroling for local businesses dur- Quartet the opportunity to trav- tour. She believes that because Midlam, like Elliott, is also excit- String Quartet Conductor ing the holiday season. el together before the graduat- classical music is considered ed about the whole experience. Lisa Lantz, who has never been “It was well received by the ing seniors go their separate more important in Europe, trav- “I’m really excited that we’re to Scandinavia, is looking for- whole community,” Elliott said. ways. ■

Humble,” “How Can I Keep and “Give Me Jesus.” Next, …Singers From Singing” and performed “Ave Maria” was performed by “Seasons of Love” from Rent, a group of 11 selected members. CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE featuring Emily Tucker as the In the following song, Praise Ye the Lord,” featured soprano soloist. Just as the “Nochevala Tuchka Zolotaya,” soprano soloist Beatrice Foster. audience thought the Chamber the entire group came together, “Laudate Dominum” was a Singers were through, they and it sounded wonderful. mix of vocals and the String sang an encore of Moses “He Never Failed Me Yet” Quartet; Diana Minnecci, the Hogan’s “Battle of Jericho,” in was an uplifting song featuring soprano soloist, had an angelic which the energy and closeness five female soloists. voice that was complemented of the group was very evident. “The Heavens are Telling” by the rest of the singers. After a short break, the had three members who per- “Country Dances” was a mix of Chorus provided us with a mix formed as soloists and together amusing, well-known square- of pleasing selections. The as a trio, with the help of a dancing tunes. Chorus was led by William G. strong chorus in the back- Clarke announced that the Scott, who took over the group ground. next selection, “Shenandoah,” while Clarke worked with the The concert concluded with was “one of America’s most play Into the Woods. “Ease on Down the Road,” beautiful folk songs.” Her com- Despite 70 members, it was which was a very lively and pos- ment was correct, although I clear that the large size did not itive way to end an enjoyable venture to say that the beauty inhibit the group’s clear sound evening. ■ was in part due to the wonder- at all. ful manner in which the song They began with “The Birth was performed. of the Blues,” “My Lord, What a The group also sang “Live a Mornin’,” “We Shall Overcome”

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Alfred University Security is accepting applications for Security Guards for the Fall 2000 semester. Applicants must be ethical, mature, responsible, motivated and in good academic standing. Applications can be acquired at the Safety Office located inside the Physical Plant. Fiat Lux May 3, 2000 A& E— Page 12 Fiat Lux Up-and-coming McGee band working hard REVIEW BY JOE FRUHMAN mate Theater of Living Arts doing that got us this far. STAFF WRITER located on world famous South Joe: What are some up and com- BY JOE FRUHMAN from Pat’s acoustic/solo album Street in Philadelphia, PA. ing Virginia bands that we STAFF WRITER From the Wood (1995), PMB PHILADELPHIA — Making a name I had the pleasure of not only should be looking out for? rocked the predominately col- for yourself in the music busi- seeing the 3-hour long show, but Pat: Definitely check out PHILADELPHIA — It was a per- lege crowd late into the ness is hard. Making it in just also got a chance to speak with Waking Hours, Virginia fect night for some live music. Philadelphia night. under five years, most would lead singer/songwriter Pat Coalition, and Carbon Leaf — The streets were packed, the PMB played about 24 songs. consider impossible. McGee before the show in an all great bands down there. bars were filled, and Pat McGee The highlight of the evening Hailing from Richmond, Va., informal interview: Joe: You guys tour like crazy Band’s show at the Theater of was a prolonged, energetic ver- the Pat McGee Band has done over here in the states. Ever the Living Arts sold out two sion of “Can’t Miss What You just that and more with their Joe: How has the tour been and any chance of you guys doing weeks prior. Never Had.” Not a person in live shows, huge grassroots fol- what are some venues that stick some overseas club tours? Walking by the outside of the the house stood still during this lowing and their new album out so far? Pat: There has been mention of theater, people who had trav- song as Pat called down percus- Shine. Pat: Complete madness. Shows it. I mean eventually we would eled great lengths hoping to see sionist Chardy McEwan to play Imagine the acoustic rock of have been selling out in like to do something like that, Pat and the boys were holding acoustic guitar while McGee Dave Matthews combined with advance. Tonight’s venue sold but first thing is first, and that signs offering a good sum of and back-up guitarist Al Walsh the folksy feel of Bob Dylan and out two weeks ago. We are all is taking care of business over money to see this band, a show both jammed on electric gui- the meaningful songwriting of very impressed and pleased here in the United States. similar to a Phish show but only tars. Billy Joel; this is the Pat Mcgee with this. Three shows that There is just too much work to on a smaller scale. Other songs which kept the Band and they are looking to stick out in my mind were the do. Just this type of devotion crowd moving were fan favorite take over the jaded music scene opening night at Trax in Joe: How is the record Shine dif- from the fans shows you that “Rebecca,” recent radio hit without warning. Virginia, and some CD release ferent from your other materi- this band is going to be some- “Runaway,” and “Girl From Formed back in 1996, PMB parties in State College at the al? thing big. Bigger than the small Athens” off Pat’s solo album. has since released two studio Crowbar and the State Theater Pat: This record is definitely bars and fraternity houses they The band played “Southern albums, one live album and in VA. Tonight’s show has been more polished and solid than have grown accustomed to over Cross” by Crosby, Stills and toured throughout the United looked forward to by the band past material. We recorded it in the last five years. The Philly Nash. States, mainly on the East for a while. San Francisco. It was nice get- stop on the tour was indeed Al Walsh was left on stage by Coast. They have sold out such Joe: With the new album on the ting the whole West Coast vibe going to be spectacular. himself to do an original half famous venues as the Irving major label, how important are for a while, but nothing beats “Hope ya’ll are up, because way through the set. The Plaza in New York City and the these next few months for the home. Shine, in my opinion, has we have a long night ahead of acoustic touch may not have House of Blues in Chicago. band as far as establishing an a lot more cooler arrangements us,” Pat McGee cheerfully said been entirely appropriate dur- Hitting the Western New even greater fan base and than the last record, which we to a packed TLA. From the sec- ing such a high-energy show, York club circuit is something establishing your music in the did in 1996. ond Pat McGee walked on but Al delivered with his the band does often. Within the industry? Joe: Where do you see yourself stage, the crowd could not take “James Taylor-like” sound. last year they played several Pat: We are still trying to build and the band five years from their eyes off of him. The way “I Know” showed Pat’s chops bars in Rochester and The from the ground up. We always now? he played with such emotion, on the electric. Haunt in Ithaca. Currently they tried to get the ‘bigwigs’ at the Pat: Hopefully still on the road his incredible voice and his He would have made even are touring in support of Shine record label to notice us. Now touring in support of a second obvious concentration on what Clapton jealous at some points and on the evening of April 21, that we are signed, we still have or even third major label the others in the band were of the night. they took the stage at the inti- to keep doing what we were record. ■ doing showed his genuine musi- “Hero” off Shine added yet cianship. another highlight to the show. Many criticize these acoustic Even after two and half-hours rock/jambands as all sounding of music, the crowd wouldn’t alike. But from the first song leave until the band came on for PMB played that evening, you an encore. And even after that, could tell that this band does PMB was signing autographs not fit the mold of a typical for nearly everyone that was Phish/Dave Matthews Band- there for three-plus hours. wannabe. Playing songs from PMB played at Milestone’s in Shine, 1997’s Revel, and a few Rochester last night. ■ Alfred University Security is accepting applications for Security Guards for the Fall 2000 semester. PUBLICITY PHOTO Applicants must be ethical, mature, The Pat McGee Band has been touring extensively throughout the country. The band tends to appeal to people who responsible, motivated and in good are fans of Phish and Dave Matthews Band. academic standing. Applications can seems to be an easy comparison, is the weather.” Portishead be acquired at the Safety Office located …SBL as Beth Gibbons fronts hails from England, a far cry inside the Physical Plant. Portishead — a similar situa- from the balmy weather of L.A. CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE tion to her own. Soriano-Lightwood said she Along with the exposure have “I think we’re more like really doesn’t mind the compar- come comparisons. Portishead Garbage or Morcheeba,” she isons if it helps people come to pops up throughout critical said, “if people need a compari- SBL’s music. She makes no mis- reviews of SBL. son.” take about having a specific “I think that’s kind of a lazy “We love Portishead,” she SBL identity, though. comparison,” Soriano- said. “I always say the biggest “We want to have our own Lightwood said. She admitted it difference between us and them sound,” she said. SBL’s debut, which started when the band was signed to a different label and called Oversoul 7, is the first offering of the SBL sound. There is more to come, Soriano- Lightwood said. “We’re dying to start the new record,” she said. “I mean it took five years to do the first one.” Here the band might be simi- lar to Garbage. “We’re very meticulous,” she said. She added though, that she feels the band works well under pressure and that the new album should not take the same amount of time. “We’re looking forward to expanding,” Soriano-Lightwood said of future efforts. ■ Hornell: 324-4228 1-800-USA-ARMY Fiat Lux Fiat Lux Features / Sports / A & E — Page 13 May 3, 2000 Clothesline project brings awareness to Alfred BY JAY WEISBERGER orange shirts represent victims EDITOR-IN-CHIEF of rape and sexual assault. Blue and green shirts are from sur- The Knight Club, which usually vivors of incest or child abuse. bustles with bands and comedi- More sobering were the ans, took on a somber mood as white shirts; these represented the Women’s Issues Coalition women who had died. and the Sexual Assault Victims “People in rural areas don’t Advocacy Program cosponsored realize what resources they the Clothesline Project. have,” said Mindy Saddlemire, The Clothesline Project is a who helped coordinate bringing display of shirts designed by the Clothesline Project to AU. survivors of sexual assault, Apparently, the message is rape and abuse. It is designed getting out. to increase awareness of the Saddlemire indicated a mem- impact of violence, especially ber of the Family Violence Task against women. Force wants to meet with WIC “The words [on the shirts] are and SAVAP to discuss starting very powerful,” said outgoing a local Clothesline Project. The WIC Co-President Christa one that visited AU came from Nyman. “At first I was taken Cortland. The original project aback … It makes me angry as a started in Massachusetts in woman that I need to be aware 1990. of these things.” Nyman cited Saddlemire was pleased with the added security measures a the diverse turnout the event woman must make in society, got. such as the wariness of walking “We’ve had a good mix of men alone at night. and women,” she said. “That’s Nyman thinks the display is very important.” very important, though. The event was reminiscent of “Hopefully, any survivors the AIDS Quilt, which came to that visit will see that it’s OK to the Knight Club earlier in the talk about their experiences,” year. PHOTO BY JAY WEISBERGER she said. “Both are effective displays,” Freshman Jackie Brown takes a walk through the Clothesline Project last Thursday. The event got a very diverse The display included different Nyman said. “Both of them help turnout in the Knight Club. A local version of the Clothesline Project may be on the way soo. color shirts, each one represent- educate the public about vio- ing something different. lence against women.” ■ For example, red, pink and Field hockey looks at next year leg, hinting at break dancing. …Ballroom Rounding up the show were the BY BENJAMIN LEE est in playing, but we have been attempts to develop their pro- Alfred Breakers. The breakdanc- SPORTS EDITOR practicing with a core group of 20 gram. CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE ing presented various moves to 25,” Gray said. “Jerry Kernan has been great done to Santana’s recent hit, including flips, spins and slides. Women’s field hockey is making According to Gray, she and about getting us field and turf “Smooth.” Eustis gave a mischie- The dancers proved that the floor final arrangements for their first Johnston have contacted 25 time,” said Gray. vous wink as he entered the was their friend. season as a club sport on Alfred schools in a three-hour radius to Johnston and Gray are sched- space. The piece was clearly one Both Eustis and Miksic also University’s campus. establish a tentative schedule for uled to meet with Athletic of the audience’s favorites, with demonstrated that their dance “Our plans for the fall are to the fall semester. As of yet, they Director Jim Moretti on April 28 to swivels and pivots of the hips. vocabulary was not limited to just have a real season,” said member have no scheduled competitions, discuss their plans and proposals Eustis proved that females were that of ballroom dancing; both Samantha Johnston. but have been in contact with for the team. They expect the not the only one that can twist dancers broke it down with the Junior Stephanie Webster origi- Elmira, the University of Buffalo, team to eventually become a varsi- their hips as he wound his. Breakers. And they did it well, nally founded the organization last Geneseo and other area schools. ty sport, but at the moment they Without a break, the couple with Eustis posing in a form semester. This semester, Johnston They also want to host a tourna- are just concerned with next sea- then moved into their next dance, where all his weight was placed in and Kim Gray, both sophomores, ment during the fall season. son. the rumba. More traditional his arms, and Miksic sprinting assumed the leadership responsi- The team has been collecting Gray and Johnston feel that Spanish music played, while the into a back flip and then to a head bilities concerning the develop- dues and holding bake sales in they have an excellent start for the dance was performed at a slower spin. ment of the team. The team is cur- order to provide sufficient funds organization and the athletic tempo. “If you want an encore, keep rently holding elections to vote on for their expenses. They plan on department is supportive of the Similar to the salsa, but clapping,” Eustis yelled out to the captains, secretaries and a treasur- building goals in conjunction with club’s success. “flashier” was the mambo, Eustis audience after the music ended. ers. They have also been holding art students in order to conserve “I am open to any club where indicated. And indeed, it was The encore performance con- practices throughout the semester. money. Overall though, the team the students have an interest,” flashier, with quicker turns, steps tained moves where pairs of “About 50 girls expressed inter- has not met any opposition in their said Moretti. ■ and moves of the knees. dancers enacted duel fighting. Ending their ballroom set was Flips and hand stands where per- SPORTS ROUNDUP an East-coast swing piece, to formed near each other. Squirrel Nut Zippers’ “Hell.” A “This was a pretty good show —Compiled by Benjamin Lee to defeat both Elmira College and Jenny Rae Skinner has set the high point of this piece was when but we weren’t as prepared [for Oberlin College. records for wins (12) and shutouts Eustis performed a one-handed the show],” Miksic said after the Men’s lacrosse (4-9, 1-5) They defeated Elmira College (3) in a season with six games left. handstand over Miksic’s extended exhibition. ■ Men’s Lacrosse leveled Geneseo 17-7 with five goals from both She also has 50 strikeouts on the State in an 18-5 win. The Saxons Lindsay Calkins and Lauren season. matches. The team also swept 1,500 meter run with a time of led after the first quarter 6-1, and D’Aurio. Michelle Martin made their three doubles matches with 5:17.60. Kristy Kopsaftis placed 10-2 after the half. seven saves in goal. Men’s tennis (9-2) the teams of Thurber and Clay, third in the javelin with a throw of Brad Morrison scored a season- In the 15-14 win over Oberlin Saxon tennis placed third in the Tuttle and Crist and Empie and 27.96 meters. Katy Gaydos fin- high of five goals during the win. College, Calkins tallied four goals, Empire Eight championships held Pierce. ished eighth in both the 200-meter R.J. Dawson also had a five-point and Sheilah Higgins had a three- at Nazareth College. The Saxons dash (28.18), and tied for tenth in game with four goals and an assist. goal game reaching the 100-point defeated Nazareth 5-3 in the Men’s track the 100-meter dash (13.99) with The Saxons then moved on to milestone in her career. Martin third-place match, after losing in Chris Sabato won the pole vault teammate Keri Foreman. Tyeisha play Ithaca College at Merrill saved 12 on way to her third con- the semifinals earlier in the day to with a vault of 13.06 meters to lead Pugh was eighth in the 3,000- Field. They were unable to capi- secutive win. RIT. the Saxons at the University of meter run with a time of 12:23.78. talize on a three-goal halftime lead David Clay posted wins in sec- Buffalo Invitational meet. Kurt Elizabeth Menter took sixth in the resulting in a 13-11 loss. Softball (14-11) ond singles, and also paired with Edmiston placed third in the 400- hammer throw (30.16 meters), and Dawson posted five-goals and The softball team went 1-3 this teammate John Thurber in first meter intermediate hurdles with a eighth in the shot put (9.78 an assist on the afternoon, fol- past week. They dropped both doubles. time of 58.01. Chuck Compson meters). lowed by George Eason with two games of a double-header to They then moved on to defeat placed fifth in the 110-meter high goals and an assist. Jamie Pierce Geneseo, and they split with St. John Fisher 4-3. Clay and hurdles with a time of 15.74, and Equestrian added a goal and two assists. Empire Eight rivals St. John Thurber were victorious again in Chad Davey also finished fifth in Jen Brown took second in the open They later moved on to play two Fisher. first doubles. Chris Crist and Bill the 3,000-meter steeplechase equitation on the flat at the eques- nationally ranked teams, They lost the early game to Tuttle emerged as winners in sec- (10:45.38). trian Zone championships held at Nazareth and Ohio Wesleyan. Geneseo 10-2 and then the night- ond doubles and their teammates Briarwood Farm in Readington, They lost to Nazareth in 19-4 deci- cap by a score of 11-0. Nate Empie and Jon Pierce won Women’s track N.J. Brown now advances to the sion, and were downed by Ohio The Saxons had an optimistic third doubles. The women’s track team was also ISHA National Championships on Wesleyan 21-5. opener the next day when they Also, avenging an earlier loss, at the University of Buffalo. Anne May 12-14 in Conyers, Ga. She shut out St. John Fisher 4-0, but the Saxons shut out host Penn Gutmann set the pace for the AU competed at Nationals in 1999 Women’s lacrosse (7-6, 2-2) they were unable to complete the State-Behrend. Thurber, Crist, women with a third place finish in placing eighth overall in open Riddled with injuries, the sweep. They lost the second game Clay, Empie and Brian Luisi were the 3,000-meter run with a time of equitation on the flat. ■ women’s LAX team was still able 4-3. all victorious in their singles 11:09.90, and placed eighth in the Interview Scandinavia

Pat McGee Band Chamber Singers’ trip overseas See page 12 Fiat AE See page 11 REVIEW && AU Chamber Singers, Chorus bring energy BY CATHERINE A. KEVETT STAFF WRITER Chamber Singers is a select group of students who audition With final exams looming for a spot in the group. Clarke before me, it was a great escape said last year she added 11 new to listen to the euphonious students to the group, and the sounds of the AU Chamber carry-over to this year was Singers, AU Chorus and AU very good. String Quartet at St. Judes’s This means the students are Catholic Church Friday night. performing with a sense of The Stairwells, an all-male a camaraderie “because they cappella group, was not men- know each other and have sung tioned in the program, but they together for more than a year” were a wonderful introduction said Clarke. This is compounded to the night’s performances. by the fact that they are touring Fairly new to the Alfred com- Europe later in May. munity, this group sang four I understood immediately the pieces of music ranging from closeness of the group Clarke Moxy Fruvous’ “King of Spain,” had mentioned when they to the Billy Joel song “And So it began to sing. The church Goes.” These men definitely seemed to be the perfect place knew how to harmonize. to house such heavenly voices The Stairwells set the tone and sounds. Their first piece, PHOTO BY PAULA MASTRODONATO for the evening and were fol- “All That Hath Life and Breath The AU Chamber Singers prepare for their show in a rehearsal last Thursday. Though Friday’s show was the lowed by the Chamber Singers, group’s last of the year, the group will continue to rehearse in preparation for its tour. led by Luanne Clarke. The SEE SINGERS, PAGE 11

REVIEW Atom Soriano, SBL enjoying life on the road BY JAY WEISBERGER characterized as “mind-expand- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ing fun.” She said it’s an exciting time gig fun Geri Soriano-Lightwood, lead for the band, as quite a buzz has singer for Supreme Beings of grown around them on the BY SARAH GUARIGLIA Leisure, has been moving Internet and on the radio. A& E EDITOR around quite a bit lately. “We feel lucky to have been “It’s been pretty hectic,” she at the right place at the right “We want metrics! We want them said last Friday from Des time,” Soriano-Lightwood said now!” So went one of the many Moines, Iowa. “We just had a about the band’s current buzz. battle cries of punk one-man-band great show in Boulder, though.” The Internet, she said, defi- Atom and His Package. Atom, who Soriano-Lightwood, along nitely helped them come along. hails from Philadelphia, played on with SBL, have found them- “We definitely got a lot of April 21 in the Knight Club as part selves all over the place, includ- exposure [on the Internet],” she of the SAB small-act series. ing Monday’s show in AU’s said. “[It was] more than we The audience was quite differ- Holmes Auditorium. would have gotten with just ent from the usual Knight Club For Soriano-Lightwood, get- normal marketing techniques.” crowd; the entire group stood, ting to do some shows outside of Soriano-Lightwood said she danced, jumped, bounced and her native Los Angeles has has come from a very Internet shouted through the performance, been a nice change of pace. savvy background. Her hus- and Technicolor hair was more “L.A. people are jaded,” she band is an experienced pro- prevalent than a normal night. said, citing the buzz of the band grammer, as well. The atmosphere suited Atom’s in the city. “It’s nice to see some The band’s sleek website is an fun, hyper and often nonsensical real reactions.” illustration of the band’s affinity songs. Soriano-Lightwood has said for online media. Atom opened with “Hats Off to that the ideal SBL tour would With all this enthusiasm for Halford,” a song to Judas Priest’s include a 10-piece band — some- the Internet, one would think Rob Halford, saluting him for thing that just isn’t feasible for the band would be embracing being openly gay. The song was this tour. So how does a band the controversial Napster pro- featured on the Spring 2000 overcome this? gram. Sounds of the Semester CD. “There are definitely a lot of “I still have to make my mind Atom performed about 14 songs things going on [during the up [about Napster],” Soriano- in total, mostly original work, shows],” she said. “There’s Lightwood said. “We’re all for including “Happy Birthday some electronic stuff, but mp3s,” she added, noting how Ralph,” “Lord, It’s Hard to Be there’s also a lot of live stuff.” the format helped them get PUBLICITY PHOTO Happy When You’re Not Using All this together creates exposure. Geri Soriano-Lightwood and Supreme Beings of Leisure were in Alfred the Metric System,” “The Seed shows that Soriano-Lightwood SEE SBL, PAGE 12 Monday for a tour stop. WALF sponsored the show. Song” and “Nutrition.” The titles, for the most part, say it all. In “Pumping Iron for Enya,” REVIEW Atom sung about his crush on the new age singer Enya, asking her, “I wrote you a love letter, did you Ballroom dancing display an impressive showing get it?” “Punk Rock Academy” told of a BY JUDY TSANG dancing, there was swing dancing have competed at the bronze level The attention turned to Shelly school of punk rock kids that Atom MANAGING EDITOR by sophomore Shelly Lloyd-James in Connecticut. Lloyd-James and Patrick Nelson, wished he could have gone if such a and freshman Patrick Nelson. The exhibition began with the where they showed how the place existed. Atom also impro- The presence of dance has become Also performed was some break- tango. Miksic walked onto the Lindy-hop was done. Both Lloyd- vised a birthday song for an audi- more and more prevalent on the dancing by the Alfred Breakers. space donning a glittery silver James and Nelson allowed their ence member in “Happy Birthday AU campus within recent years, Professor of Dance Susan short dress. Eustis approached legs to circle and flick out. Their Dean.” but was AU ready for ballroom Roebuck introduced the group of Miksic in an all black ensemble piece ended with Nelson holding Insanity reigned during Atom’s dancing? dancers. Eustis and Miksic have and slicked back hair. The tango Lloyd-James upside down, with set, which lasted slightly over an That’s what sophomore Jesse been taking ballroom dancing took the couple all over the dance one of her legs pointing toward hour. While it may not have been Eustis and senior Emily Miksic lessons with the Fred Astaire space with the feet sliding the ceiling. lyrically deep, Atom’s music pro- tested out Saturday, April 22 in Dance Company, as recipients of through. Abrupt stops and turns Easily captivating the interest vided a fun change from the usual the Adelphi Dance Studio. Along the Robert McComsey Ballroom of the head produced traits of pop- of the audience was the cha-cha, rock bands. ■ with their exhibition of ballroom Dance Scholarship. The dancers ular tangos. SEE BALLROOM, PAGE 13