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Vol. XXXIII No. 4 Jamaica, Queens York College of the City University of New York December 1989/January 1990 Archive Preserves Queens History And Promotes York College

By John Crow tional goals as the college," said Paisner. Photo Editor "The archive is a mecca. A thing of both York College and The Black American local and national significance." Heritage Foundation, Inc. (BAHF) have "Clarence doesn't take no for an collaborated to create The York College- answer," said Milton Bassin, President Black American Heritage Foundation of York College. "He is a dynamic Music History Archive. The archive is individual. I am very pleased that Mr. for the works of African-American Irving came to us and offered us the musicians and composers who have lived opportunity to house the archive." in Queens. President Bassin organized a task force The archive material will be housed and an advisory search committee. It is in the York College library. It will include specifically responsible for making the musical manuscripts, memorabilia, video archive a reality. The members come tapes, and any other materials pertaining from several disciplines in the college and to the musical careers of African- also from BAHF. The co-chairs are Dr. American musicians and composers. Parmet and Clarence Irving. They will "It could be York College's greatest look at the historical significance and attraction," said Clarence Irving Sr., validity of the materials submitted. founder and Chairman of The Black Other members of the advisory com- American Heritage Foundation, Inc. mittee, from York College, include J. Irving is also the originator of the idea Kevin Barry, chief librarian of York of the Archive at York. College; Dr. Celestine Anderson, Coor- "If promoted correctly, it could be one dinator of the Afro-American Studies; of the most viable institutions in the Venis Marsh, Dean of Academic Affairs; country," said Irving. Dr. Dennis Moorman, associate profes- Archive Advisory Committee: Clarence Irving, Kevin Barry, Claire Paisner, Hoover Burroughs, Irving, an African-American, says that sor of Music; Claire Paisner, director of Estella Williams, Venis Marsh, President Bassin, Rev. Gensel, Dennis Moore, Robert Parmet. he is driven by disappointments and Public Information; and Dr. Jacqueline archive wUl be administered by the York tion," said Celestine Anderson. "Wil- denials. Ray, associate professor of Psychology. College library staff. bur Buck Clayton, the interna- "After years and years of neglect and The archive's advisory committee also "The person must have a degree in tionally known trumpeter, composer and omission, and getting the royal run- includes Hoover Burroughs, saxophonist library science and be certified as a arranger, has already donated his original around from Queens College, I was and administrative assistant to Assembly professional archivist," said Barry. works to the archive." determined not to let it happen again," woman Barbara Clark; Rev. John G. confided Irving. Gensel, associate pastor, St. Peter's Barry hopes that once the archive is Anderson also pointed out that Clay- "The 10-15% of African-Americans Lutheran Church, who is known as "Jazz up and running, the art gallery, set to ton has agreed to serve as a member of that made up the population of this area Minister of the World"; Dr. Joseph open early in 1990, will be utilized to the advisory committee to the newly (at the time) were ignored by Queens McLaren, professor of English and the fullest to showcase many of the created archive. College," Irving said. Humanities, Mercy College; Betty Smith, exhibitions created by the archive. He "The Archive will not be a place to African-Americans were left out of the manager of Urban affairs at Con Edison, explained that the archive is just one of drop off things that are cleaned out of only public college situated in the middle and Queens advisory board chair of the the colleges many community out-reach the attic," said Anderson. "It's going to of the community. When he learned of New York Urban League; Estella Wil- projects. be a professional operation. A lot of the liams, singer/pianist who is the daughter the plans for York College, he decided "It would be an archive available to donations will come from the private of the late Fess Williams, jazz pioneer to make sure that African American other libraries and individuals," said libraries of the sons and daughters (of and one of the original big band leaders. citizens would receive better treatment at Barry. "It's for the community as well these musicians) who still live in Queens." York. Since the marriage of BAHF and Many student senators were questi- as the college." Among the musical greats who once York College, the cooperation has been oned about the Music History Archive. The Black American Heritage Foun- lived in this community are the late Count exceptional on both sides. The majority of them were hearing about dation is the same group which co- Basie, Fess Williams, Fats Waller, James it for the first time — including the "The way we dominate it," Irving sponsors, with York College, the annual P. Johnson, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, president of Student Government, explained, "is by putting something in Duke Ellington Memorial concert. They Sidney Bechet, Clarence Williams and, Donald Vernon. there that represents us; something that have done it successfully for the last six most recently, Smokey Robinson. we could identify with." A venture like an archive takes money, years. The most recent concert took place "Perry Bradford is known as the first Claire Paisner is director of public lots of it. So, the committee members in October of 1989, and featured Dr. to record an African American female information at York College and has are in search of funds to finance the Aaron Bell and other Jazz greats. singer," said Irving. "Mamie Smith worked as a volunteer, with BAHF, on running and maintainace of the archive. recorded a song entitled "This Thing several projects. It was while doing one The Grants Office at York, headed by The Memorial concert is one of the Called Love" with Bradford. They were of these projects that the idea was Ronald Paige, and the BAHF, are many joint projects between York and both residents of Jamaica, Queens." presented to her. deligently at work.They are speaking to BAHF. Dr. Parmet is credited as the "It's a concept they (BAHF) had," said individuals, corporations, foundations, force behind that success. Bradford was a composer and a "song Paisner. "And I worked with them to and other funding sources, about the "That's because of the partnership that plugger" (producer) of the 1920's. He was develop the idea." importance of such an institution in our now exists between York College and a native of Atlanta, Georgia and a band She felt it was a natural thing to bring community. BAHF," said Pamet. leader in New York between 1910 and to York College. Dr. Robert Parmet, of J. Kevin Barry supports the archive Paisner thinks that because of 1928. the History and Philosophy department, because of its potential and historical Parmet's expertise as a historian and his Everyone involved with this project was also working as a volunteer with importance. He heads the search com- respect for the music, a respect they both seems very excited about it. Parmet and BAHF. Both saw the archive as some- mittee for an expert archivist. The share, the projects will continue to be Irving share the notion that this area, thing "very much needed." archivist will be responsible for running successful. Jamaica, should get its rightful place in "The concept shares the same educa- the operation, while the affairs of the "I am'very excited about this collec- continued on page 11 page 2 PANDORA'S BOX December 1989/January 1990 Letters To The Editor CUNY Listens Learning Center Success Story Dear Editor: Dear Editor: year, she decided to go back to school Thanks Again On November 19, Freida James, a and obtain her GED. The City University Of New York is Dear Editor, student at the York College Learning presently conducting a study of student Freida came to the York College On behalf of the York College Student Center was honored by the National attitudes designed to help the University Learning Center to make her dreams of Government, 1 would like to thank Council of Negro Women (NCNW) at improve its services for students. a better life for herself and her children everyone who contributed to making the a luncheon held at Antun's. One thousand students at each of the come true. She started at the Learning recent Blood Drive a success. CUNY campuses were randomly selected James was one of several young people Center as a student in one of the Adult Special thanks goes out to students, and a confidential questionaire was to receive the prestigious Young Black Basic Education classes. staff, and faculty who gave blood. I also mailed1'to these students. Achiever's Award at a reception held in Now, she is in the City Works program thank those who really wanted to give, their honor. The survey questionaire included at the center. After she completes the but, for one reason or another, could not. questions that focused on the college Councilman Archie Spigner and classes and obtain her GED, Freida experiences (including courses, teachers, Queensborough President Claire Shul- wishes to go to college. Freida is a very Sincerely, financial aid, social activities, etc.) man were among the dignitaries who talented young woman and will defin- Charlene Greenridge It is important that each of the one honored our young people with speeches inately achieve her dreams and thousand York students who received the of encouragement. aspirations. questionaire cooperate by completing it We often read in the newspapers about Many of our young people are striving To Students, Faculty & Staff and returning it in the postage-free our young people who are on the wrong to climb the ladder of success. Sometimes Very Best Wishes For envelope that was mailed with the survey. track, but seldom, if ever, do we read that road is not easy for them. When A Happy Holiday Season Student opinion will be an important about the accomplishments of the young. they have struggled and achieved, we factor in helping the colleges implement The annual event hosted by the must encourage them and we must And God's Blessings better, more responsive programs and NCNW brings to light a few of the young acknowledge and honor their In The New Year. services: people who have struggled against achievements. Rev. Hortense Merritt, Campus Minister hardships and have come out on top. Sincerely, Sincerely, Freida James is one of these young Susan Lachman adults. She has two children and is raising Jean Phelps York College's them with the help of her mother. Last Student Activities Official Student Newspaper York Has Much Pandora's Box Not Vernon's Box Dear Editor: expression, then he should start a student How many times in the last two years arts publication. But if Mr. Vernon is has Mr. Donald Vernon appeared in speaking about student dissent in the Pandora's Box? Whatever the number is, newspaper, then "Letters to the Editor" To it is too many. Perhaps the official is the appropriate route. student newspaper should be retitled I am sure no one would disagree that Editor-in-Chief Vernon's Soap Box. Pandora's Box should reflect what is Season's Greetings: Lisa Toppin going on in and around York College. Typically this holiday season is a time Dictatorial Mr. Vernon wants us to • That the paper should be solely an of celebration, reflection and anticipa- believe that the purpose of Pandora's Box Managing Editor advocate for students is to distort the tion. We celebrate Christmas, Hanuk- is "to serve as an instrument of expression Liana Roa purpose of a good college paper, which kah, and Kwanza. We reflect back on for the students at York College." The • should report what is happening on our experiences during the closing year purpose of any good newspaper, Mr. Senior Editor campus and in the local community. and we look forward with great antic- Vernon, is the dissemination of news Rozaan Mohamed If Mr. Vernon is looking for advocates ipation to the new year. without inclusion of bias or opinion. - • for students, then he should initiate a Entertainment Editor I am proud to report that during this Maybe what Mr. Vernon really wants student advocacy program. Meanwhile, Sean N. White semester we were notified that our is for Pandora's Box to print all of the please get on with the business of • nursing program had received full news Mr. Vernon sees fit to print. accreditation from the National League newspaper reporting. Feature Editor Paula Goings For Nursing. And exactly what does Mr. Vernon mean by "expression?" Is he speaking Yours truly, • Also, with 5229 students registered, Photo Editor about artistic expression, or the right of Renee Millner our enrollment is at the highest it has been John Crow students to dissent? If he means artistic English major since the mid-seventies. In anticipation • of continued growth, the administration Sports Editor and faculty are placing emphasis on Chris Chaney developing strategies for maximizing • course offerings within a tight budget. Ruttenberg Addresses Club Advertising Meanwhile, I stand firm on my Louis Thevenot commitment to offer strong academic Dear Editor, liberal arts," Ruttenberg said. • programs and to provide optimum access On December 5, professor of Philos- "For the first time in history it is Faculty Advisor to these programs. ophy Howard Ruttenberg delivered a possible for everyone to view the entire Glenn Lewis As this semester comes to a close, I special address to the Baha'i Association planet, with all its myriad diversified hope that it has been a successful one of York College, at our weekly club peoples, in one perspective," Ruttenberg for you. However you observe this meeting. quoted from The Promise of World— . York College. season, may it be a joyous one which Professor Ruttenberg addressed the a statement by the International Govern- 94-20 Guy R. Brewer offers you' fulfillment of your issue of "Revamping Education For The ing Council of the Baha'is. Jamaica, New York expectations. 21st Century," in a scholarly six page With this in mind, he elaborted paper. He dedicated it to his teacher on the implications for education 718-262-2529 Sincerely, Richard McKeon. "He taught me to that the emergence of a "world Milton G. Bassin think about education in terms ..of the continued on page 3 December 1989/ January 1990 PANDORA'S BOX page 3 Pandora's Special Op-Ed Page It's Time To Know The Real Meaning Of Kwanzaa

Dear Editor, and to try to get close to all seven— day. We sent invitations out to vendors to publish his latest book. Both worked Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that goes especially during the celebration period. asking them to utilize our mall. They had in the Afro-American Studies Depart- from December 26 to January 1. It was Well, we had a pre-Kwanzaa celebra- to pay $25 per day for their space. ment. Because of inadequate prepara- introduced to the African-American tion at York, sponsored by an assortment Advertising is the key to selling tions artists and speakers were perform- community of the U.S. in 1966 by its of clubs, spearheaded by the Black anything. That's why millions of dollars ing and speaking to more empty chairs founder, Dr. Maulana Karenga, a Black Student Caucus. It was a disaster. are spent every second of every day than people. Studies professor. Kwanzaa was not created to insult asking us to change our smell, our meals, The groups that had singers had no KWANZAA is a Kiswahili word anyone. However, we at York seem to our smoke, our dress, and the list goes microphones to sing with. The speaker's which means "the first" or "first fruits be very successful at setting the standards on. podium was situated on top of a of harvest." for insulting; not only ourselves (stu- A vendor would not mind putting out transport cart. So, speakers who were It is not a substitute for Christmas. dents), but people from outside the whatever the asking fee is. But, our under a certain height, had to strain to But, it is a unique American holiday that school as well — in this instant vendors. reputation is on the line once we set a reach the microphone. pays tribute to the rich cultural roots of I have to unfortunately say "we." price. We must deliver. We have to make My suggestion is: if you can't do it African-American ancestry, using seven 'When our poor organizational skills sure the traffic is there to meet our fee, right, leave it alone. If you can't leave principles called the Nguzo Saba. They are discussed, we will be lumped together their transportation, and feed their it alone, get help. Get help from fellow are: (1) Unity (Umoja) — To strive for as York College students. Included in families. Kwanzaa is about families, isn't students, from the Student Development and maintain unity in the family, that lot are those of us who Pandora's it? Look closely at the seven principles Office, from Ed Tech, from the infor- community, nation, and race. (2) Self- editorialized in their November issue as, again. mation offices, from Fine And Perform- determination (Kujichagulia) — To "student(s) (who) give up their power." In this school we have over 5,000 ing Arts, from the Publication Office, define ourselves, name ourselves, create It seems that every event organized by persons moving in and out—that is from Co-op Office, and the one place for ourselves; instead of being defined, student organizations, without Donald including all staff and students. We could we as students all flee from — the named, created for and spoken for by Vernon's direct participation, must carry do a better job than what we did in library. Believe it or not, materials can others. (3) Collective Work and Respon- with it the stamp of a badly presented informing our fellow students and staff be found on the shelves of the third floor sibility (Ujima) — To build and maintain high school production. about this Kwanzaa '89 celebration. with information on how to put an event our own community and to face our Kwanzaa celebration 1989, wonderful Generally, with events like this, there like Kwanzaa together. brothers' and sisters' problems on our concept: Vendors from the community is entertainment. Preferably, top shelf Karen Reid, secretary in the Offices own and to help solve them together. (4) were invited to set up stalls in our central entertainment with a competent stage of Student Activities, is constantly Cooperative Economics (Ujamma) — To mall and trade their wares. These vendors manager or M.C. or both to move things cleaning up mess-ups made by student build and maintain our own businesses created a beautiful scene. A picturesque along. Also, the acts should follow each organizers — from bad spelling and and to profit from them together. (5) African market place—complete with the other in realitively close succession. grammar to inappropriate behavior. With Purpose (Nia) — To make our collective scents of various natural oils, herbs, and Organizers explain to me and other the fiscal crunch slowly taking its toll, vocation the building arid developing of air fresheners. students how a guest can be introduced I would hate to think of Reid being our community to restore our people to But there is nothing uglier, than a with bad pronounciation of his name, moved to another assignment. their traditional greatness. (6) Creativity pretty African market place where the and introducing him as a professor when There is hope. As students we need (Kuumba)— To do as much as we can, only bodies present are those of the he is not. That was a very embarassing to strive for perfection. We may not get in the way we can, to leave our com- vendors themselves. moment. I felt very bad. it. But if we try, a better sense of munity more beautiful than we inherited Insult #1: There was no advertising. Insult #2: There was entertainment and accomplishment and worth would set in it. (7) Faith (Imani) — To belive with The second day of the event was the first for the most part it was very good. But helping us to be better citizens. We ought all our heart in our people, our parents, time hand bills were handed out. they ended up looking like beginners. The to stop accepting mediocrity as the norm. our teachers, our leaders and the right- How can fliers for an event as big and speakers were very informative, including ousness and victory of our struggle. important as Kwanzaa, or any event for a former Professor at York, James Allen, Sincerely yours. One uses these principles to reflect on that matter, be handed out on the second and Dr. Dallas Browne, now on sabatical John Alexander CLUB ADDRESS- continued from page 2 community" would create. Ruttenberg York College saw inescapable transformations for STUDENTS ATTENTION studies in the fields of human association C.U.N.Y. like Political Science. He then predicted the less obvious effects this would have FOR February on the natural sciences. Women's Softball Team Professor Ruttenberg argued that Graduates & Faculty Organizational Meeting humanity was not something fixed, but CHANGE Tuesday, May 9th, evolved in new circumstances by means 12:00 C Bldg. of the arts and sciences developed to solve Order new problems. Therefore, there was a Bring Gloves! reciprocal relationship between mankind Caps & Gowns All Interested (the emerging world community) and the Has Regular Women Student-Athletes liberal arts — each will form the other. In a cordial atmosphere, complete with Today Should Attend. tasty punch, and cookies from the college Meetings On For More Info, Contact: cafeteria, Ruttenberg answered Dr. S. Bailin, questions after his presentation. He also December 18 Director Of Athletics, offered to continue Tuesday 12-2 p.m. this type of dialogue in the future. Office Of On behalf of the Baha'i Association, 11A.NURM. Intercollegiate Athletics and all those present, I wish to thank RM1C04 C Bldg. RM. 229 Professor Ruttenberg for taking the time Center Court out of his busy schedule to address us. Every Tuesday Sincerely Student Lounge Until Semester Ends!! Willis Bunds:. . All Are Welcome. Club President page 4 PANDORA'S BOX December 1989/ January 1990 Health Students Form Crack Committe To Inform Public By John Crow Alexandre Michael Davis is a graduate Photo Editor of the University of Syracuse, but now Crack has become a menace to our works with the New York State Sub- community. It has had devastating effects stance Abuse program. Davis gave the on those who use it as well as those of opening address, and several worthwhile us who do not. suggestions that relatives and friends of On December 1, a six-member com- users can try in an attempt to help. mittee from Health Education 481, * Start with a close self examination presented a Crack awareness evening, at * Each one teach one the State Office Building, in Jamaica * People should take back their own Queens. The Crack Committee students neighborhoods had to compile information on a com- * Seek out more involvement from munity problems and present it in a businesses public forum. They invited keynote * Detract buyers and sellers speakers, served food and made a very * Organize, with the clergy of all good presentation of their findings. They denominations, substance abuse aware- did it convincingly. ness days "It's very important," said Dr. Carlos * Educate and inform everyone you Molina, assistant professor of Health and come in contact with - "The bottom Physical Education. "Students get a line is saving lives," added Davis, and Students of the Crack Committee of Health Education 481 & guest speakers Pheobe Brown chance to participate in the community, reemphasized the importance of "taking (back row 1st from left) Sandie Liebowitz (back row 4th from left) Alexandre Michael David and also bring the college to. the resi- back our streets." (front row 4th from left). dents." The small gathering really got a dose mative and very well organized. It was Steve Bellamy, Director of J Cap. a In order to complete this task, Molina of life in the drug lane, wh^n the guest poorly attended—even though it was Jamaica based drug outreach organiza- asked the class to break up into different speaker delivered her testimony. advertised in the school's monthly tion. "That someone is sometimes your groups to do their research, and present "I lost everything," said Phoebe calender of events. child, your mate, your friend, or your it at an organized event that will involve Brown, of New York State Substance Most of the committee members feel parents. It's not easy." the community at large. There were Abuse. "My apartment, my self esteem, satisfied with their efforts and would There are several places to call for help. comittees on Teen Pregnancy, Colon and my self-respect. AH I wanted to do mind doing it again. Although "it's very There is a general help line 1-800-522- Cancer, Hypertension, and "Crack and was get high. I couldn't deal with life hard work." 5353. the Impact of Crime in our Community." unless I was high. When my husband A very precise, dramatic lecture was Try these locations for help: "It was a very good experience," said took my two children, I saw that as more given by Sande Liebowitz of Project Project Contact Orlando Carrasco, a Community Health time on my hands to get high." Contact. Project Contact is one of those 315 E 10th Street Major and chairman of the Crack Brown continued to retell some of the community run organizations where New York City Committee. "I have learned a great deal. painful things that happened to her addicts can get help. Liebowitz pointed 1-212-982-8130 -What I've learned can also be applied during her "getting high" stage. She said out the trips users go through, and what J Cap to other areas in life." her role models were men with beepers, makes them into an addict. He was very 156-02 Liberty Ave. Molina thinks that the organizational large gold chains, and late model cars, convincing with his presentation. "It Jamaica skills learned in Health Education 481 and any one who would satisfy her need is your problem, whether you are using 1-718-380-4126 should be "stressed throughout all for crack. During her address, she it or not," saidBrown. "The drug is not "We are providing a real service to our disciplines." Carrasco said that the appealed to parents and lovers, not to the problem. You are the problem." community," said Carrasco, application of what you learn, is the support their children and spouse in their Brown explained that cigarettes and Carrasco knows the problem of crack advantage of that course. wrong doing. alcohol and marijuana are considered very well. He has a brother who is a user. "After 1 graduate, I would like to "My mother put me out," she added "gateway drugs." In that it is easier to He says, at times, it gets a little frustrating continue to participate in health aware- . "I had to spend a night in a shelter. go from them to any other form of getting trying to get someone to quit. ness programs," Carrasco added. It was that night I spent at the shelter high. The key, she said, is accepting the "There is always something," he added. Other members of the Crack Commit- that turned my life around. I am not a fact that you need help and reach out "You cannot always get 100% tee were Georgina Benjamin, Paulette success story yet. I am still a recovering for it. satisfaction." Carter, Cyrilene Floyd, Renia Telesford, addict." "Problem is that you might have to Crack is a killer! Do whatever you can and Donald Yarnell. The whole program was very infor- take a stance against somebody," said to stop it. Every Voice and Sing," and a welcoming receive the plaque that the SFC dedicated speech by Shawn Douglas, treasurer of to them. SFC. Randy Robinson, Master of The children all gathered together to SFC Raises Funds For Babies Ceremony, initiated the showcase by sing "Jingle Bells" and "Santa Claus Is By Rodney Williams introducing The Bethany Baptist Church Coming To Town." They also received Reporter Junior Chorus. The Chorus sang the an unexpected visit from Santa Claus On Saturday, December 9, York gospel song "Because He Lives" (the himself, who passed out candy canes to College Students For Change (SFC) perfect way to begin the show.) the children who participated and to presented "The Beautiful Baby Fashion The children modeled beautiful cloth- children who were in the audience. and Talent Showcase" at the college's ing under the following categories: Janet Lewis and The Students For Lecture Hall 3D01. This was a benefit Sunday Best, Play Time, School Time, Change would like to thank the following for Hale House. The proceeds will be African, and Christmas. There were also contributors to the showcase: Milton G. donated to Hale House for the AIDS two dancing performances done by some Bassin, President of York College; Venis babies in residence there. of the children, with music provided by Marsh, Associate Dean of Academic Mother Clara Hale, 84, and other Chilly and Associates INC., and musical Affairs; Robert Lee, Assistant Dean of volunteers at Hale House have cared for selections by Monique Sheppard and Student Development; Professor over 500 drug-addicted infants since Wade Hanssan. In all, 40 children Carolyn Kirkpatrick of the English 1969. Mother Hale has had extensive participated in this event, ranging from Department; Elsa Lucas of the Health experience in taking care of children. She 15 months through 13 years of age. Services Department; Pandora's Box; raised 40 foster children of her own. Hale The program ended with Club Council Ruth Allen of the Financial Aid Office; 4 House operates with a staff of 25 paid president Janet Lewis acknowledging all David Ajuluchukwu of the Health and *'$£ • -1 and volunteer workers, and an annual those who participated in this produc- Physical Education Departments; Ste- budget of $300,000 donated by private tion. Special thanks went to Eleanor phanie Elmore, President of the SPC Shawn Douglas, Treasure of Students For and government organizations. Kathy Sams for her help in the showcase. Council; and Randy Punter, the faculty Change. One of the organizers of the Hale The program began with the singing Unfortunately, a representative from advisor of the SFC. •House benefit...... " of Tthe Black National -'Anthem, -"Lift "Hale House "was* unable to attend and December 1989/January 1990 PANDORA'S BOX page 5 York Cross Country Runner Tops CM Records And Revives Track Team

By Chris Chaney of Division I,II and III schools. He Sports Editor finished with a time of twenty-six minutes Charles Catlin (a.k.a. W.D. Ala) is the and nineteen seconds. Another big win top cross country runner in CUNY. He for Catlin was the Public Athletic is a York College junior majoring in health education. Conference race, which included all of Catlin started his track career at St. the CUNY and SUNY schools. Michael's H.S. in the Bronx. Here he The Albany Invitational was the only developed his competitive attitude and race where Catlin didn't place in the top desire to win. Initially he joined the team three. "to make friends". There, he placed eighth behind seven Catlin worked hard there to move up runners from Division I Dartmouth from the C-level track team to the A team College, which is ranked number seven by his sophomore year. And at the end in the country. He was still the first of his highschool career, he was awarded Division III runner to finish. an athletic scholarship to St. John's After college, Catlin intends to enter University. the health education field. He wants to At St. John's, Catlin was disappointed Charles Catlin, Health Education major and top runner of all CUNY schools. positively influence other peoples lives. by false promises concerning his tuition needs and housing. He ran there for one some meets. And Catlin was anxious for third overall and lead all other Division He believes that by teaching people about cross-country and one-indoor season. He the competition. III runners. It was a good placing for health they will have more control over finally left school after encountering Charles Catlin wants more out of his Catlin. their lives. problems with the coaching staff. life than just a few medals. Actually, he "I think I ran twenty-five minutes and "Health reflects the godliness of After leaving school, Catlin took on wants everything—a world record, a first twenty seconds for that five mile race, yourself, which greater enhances life," a full time job at the United Parcel place marathon finish, and even more which actually ended up being one of said Catlin. Service. He quit after five years finding than that. my fastest times. But it was a rolling hill the job totally unfulfilling. course—alot of uphill and downhill—so Catlin ended the cross country season "I want my life to be more focused," Catlin decided to come back to college it really wasn't too tough of a course," with a win at the CUNY championship said Catlin. "I want to be a good athlete, and picked York—even though it had said Catlin. race. He led the team to a third place no track team at that time. He inquired a good student and I want to be able finish overall. Catlin stressed that more The next race was the Hunter College about a team and Coach Greg Mitchell to coincide health with running. If other people need to come out for the team. Invitational at Van Cortland Park. Catlin soon came aboard. things coincide with that, I'm with it. If was the only York runner that partic- And, if everyone on the team stays Catlin didn't feel that the program was not, they're a waste of my time." ipated and he had a very good showing dedicated, they'll be a "force" next very helpful to him because there were Charles Catlin is definetly reaching his as usual. semester. no meets scheduled for the season. But goals as an athlete with a string of first there were workouts. He worked out with place finishes this season. It started at "I led the race from the beginning to "That's the problem with most CUNY the team and entered races independ- N.Y. Tech where he lead two NCAA end," said Catlin. schools—not just York. People don't ently. Later, the present coach, Coach Divison I runners until he was misdi- He placed first overall and beat twenty- stick with the teams and come to the work George Taylor, took over and scheduled rected by course officials. He finished three other runners from a combination outs," said Catlin. 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AT THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM ROOM 1G02 (718) 262-2423 REGISTER TODAY YORK COLLEGE-THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK PANDORA'S BOX December 1989/January 1990 Arts & Culture Ion Reve" Explores Haitian's Dreams And Realities Papa Legba, the Devil, and the Guede By Liana Roa family are also presented. These Dra- Managing Editor peaux are all done in sequins. With his father's coffin, his wife Two films, Haiti Dreams of Democ- Michelle Bennett and their family, Jean- racy, directed by John Demme and Jo Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier boarded a Menelle (52 min.; 1987) and Zantray: U.S. Air Force jet to begin his exile in Children of Haitian Tradition by David Grenoble, France on February 7, 1986. Korb (58 min.;1987) accompany the The music was festive that day and exhibit. These were taped in Haiti and the cries of "Duvalier is gone! Haiti is offer extensive, informative footage of liberated!" echoed for weeks. It marked what is shown in the exhibit. They also the end of a 28-year-old Duvalier include interviews dealing with the dictatorship. political crisis in Haiti. These films are Haitian people thought that their lives essential tools in understanding the of extreme repression was now going to political, social, and economic situations. improve. But, they soon came to realize The paintings on view are not collect- that Duvalierism was going to ible art. Their styles have remained continue without Duvalier. Haiti, which simplistic, flat, and naive. However, they is labeled as the most underdeveloped are valid because they reveal the realities country in the western hemisphere, had of Haitian life and the limited outside been under political, social, and eco- Chunkton Arthur "Chunky A" the rather large fictitious brother of Arsenio Hall. influences. nomic exploitation for so long that any One large canvas, by Daniel Louis, significant change was not readily resistance members. Men Dressed as at General Hospital. A portrait of an depicts the September 11,1988 burning possible in the very near future. Tonton Macoutes (Masques Chaloska: AIDS patient covering his face with his and attack on St. Jean Bosco by the This month a visual exhibit entitled 2-5-89) shows the people ridiculing the hands reveals a man deeply lost in a state Macoutes against progressive priest, Fr. MON REVE/MY DREAM is on view secret police by wearing oversized lips of depression, controlled by his disease. Aristide. Slogans such as "Down With at the Alternative Museum. It aims to with a few real teeth. Other photos include scenes of the the Macoutes" are written on the reveal the events after the departure of Other photos include People's Execu- slums, a Dominican prostitute, laborers painting. Duvalier, as well as the lifestyle of the tion of a Tonton Macoute (CarolHal- in the fields, the countryside, the festivals, The sculpture includes a cemetery Caribbean island. It displays about 150 abian; Nov. 25, 1987), Peoples Arrest of and the markets. cross and paper mache carnival masks works including photographs, paintings a Tonton Macoute (Chaloska) and Phil But the reality of Haitian life is which represent different Voodoo dieties. and sculptures of artists from the United Parmet's 1989 photo of a civilian shot unimaginably poor. It is a country where The exhibit carries rare portraits of States, Europe and Haiti. by the army for violating curfew. Curfew only about .5% of the population make Papa Doc (1959), Baby Doc (1958), Gen. The exhibit provides an intimate, was set to downgrade the vandalism and $90,000 a year, while 80% take in $55 Namphy (Nov. 1987), Leslie Manigat sometimes gripping, look at the impov- anti-government demonstrations. annually. It is a nation where over 70% (Feb. 7,1988), and a photo of Presidential erished nation. The visual documentation Suspect Tonton Macoute Stoned to eat two hot meals daily. For every 45,000 candidate, Yves Volel (Oct. 14,1987) presented here is quite valuable since it Death by Crowd (Parmet;1987) shows people there is only one doctor. Housing before he was shot in front of reporters is one of the few concrete sources the bloody upper torso of a Macoute is largely made of mud or carton boxes. by plainclothes police. available concerning this tumultuous lying in blood surrounded by large stones These are just a few of the conditions The photos taken at the Duvalier period. Most historical documentation of and people. Carol Guzy's Dead Macoute attributed to the Duvalierist rule. palace expose the incredibly luxurious this kind was reportedly destroyed. on Grand Rue, Port-au-Prince (Nov. One of the biggest problems in Haiti lifestyle the Duvaliers enjoyed in com- Weeks prior to Duvalier's ouster, Haiti 1987) depicts a pedestrian and a truck is the 85% - 90% illiteracy rate. The public parison to the rest of the nation. Baby underwent a state of seige. The Tonton driver hovering over the unclad mutilated schools that exist are inefficiently staffed. Doc's marriage to Michele Bennett Macoutes were ordered to patrol the body of a Macoute in a pool of blood According to a 1980 statistic, there is only further enraged the people. She was also streets with the right to murder at will. alongside stones and sticks. Guilles one teacher per 47 students in rural areas blamed for the people's severely poverty It was after Duvalier's departure that Peress' 1986 photo, Graves Outside of and one per 73 in the suburbs. These stricken lives. the liberation movement resorted to a Port-au-Prince, depicts a large crypt figures have not significantly improved. When Duvalier fled, it was reported period of violence referred to as Dechou- prepared for the burial of unclaimed One photo, Amid the Squalor Some that he had embezzled close to $900 kaj (1986-1987). During this time Haiti newborns, victims of the Macoutes, and Hope (1987), shows a school in Citie million into Swiss bank accounts and in experienced sporadic massacres and a recently of Macoutes themselves. Soleil built by parents who then hired Chase Manhattan and Citibank in New series of military takeovers. Body in Hearse, by Les Stone reveals volunteer teachers. York. The day after Duvalier's retreat Port- a close-up of the bloody feet of a civilian MON REVE journeys into the rituals In June 1986, during a Barbara au-Prince became the site of some very killed during a protest. of Voodoo. These include incredible Walters interview, Duvalier insisted to viscious outbreaks by civilians seeking to Polling Place at Argentin Belgard photos of rituals in progress - from the the world that he had done the best he dispose of the Tonton Macoutes— School (Nov.29,1987) depicts a scene mud bathes to the spirit possessions. could to try to "improve Haitians Duvalier's feared, heavily armed secret where police have just found the bodies Some of these images include - Voodoo material conditions." police. of 15 people who were murdered by the Possession by Maggie Steber, Posses- But as the films and photos show, the • Haiti was then under rule of a civilian Macoutes with machine guns and sion, Dahomeny Festival (Steve Win- people will never be able to forgive or junta led by General Namphy. But under machetes while waiting to vote. ter; 1989), Ritual Mud Bathing in Plaine erase the memories of the tragedies they Namphy's control, Haiti's people were Memorial for Victims of Port-au- DuNord, Annual Voodoo Pilgrimage endured under the Duvaliers. Presently, not experiencing any improvement in Prince Army Violence (Alex Webb; July Honoring St. Jacques Ogou (Chantal life in Haiti is still in disarray. their living conditions. Their distrust of 1987) shows a long file of people carrying Reynault; July 29), and Beckoning Azaca The music from the island is no longer the new regime increased after Namphy coffins up the steps to a church. (Maggie Staber; July 1989). joyful. In the film, Zantray, they sing the had refused to take any criminal actions Although the exhibit also discloses the Voodoo Drapeaux (flags) portraying lyrics, "Keep the faith... the road to against the former Duvalierist militia and more joyous moments, depictions of the the spirits of Baron La Croix, Grand Boi victory is long, it is paved with thorns." the Tonton Macoutes. hardships suffered by the people are more (forest spirit), Erzulie (goddess of love), MON REVE will be on display until Many of the photos reveal the openly common. There are a few images cov- St. Jacques (patron saint), Damballah December 23. It is a rare experience vented anger for the Macoutes, as well ering the AIDS epidemic - AIDS infected (serpent), Bossou (cow god), The.which will open the viewers eyes to the as the suffering inflicted by them on the babies and an AIDS victim being bathed Marassa (guardians of twins and triplets), realities of conditions in Haiti. December 1989/January 1990 PANDORA'S BOX page 7 Entertainment Jazz Workshop This York Students With New Takes On Classic Pieces By Sean N. White College. This was his first semester at Entertainment Editor York College and with the Jazz Work- On the afternoon of December 5, the shop. "It was a lesson in discipline," York College Jazz Workshop held the said Samuels. "This was my first time first of its annual Fall concerts in the playing with a Jazz band. Dr. Moorman Central Mall. Dr. Dennis L. Moorman is very inspirational." led the talented group of student- On the next song, Bill Saxton led the musicians through an energetic nine-song way on his composition, the Latin-tinged, set. "Te Querro Siempre." Samuels again Joining the Workshop again this dazzled the audience with his keyboard semester were saxophonist Bill Saxton wizardry when he soloed. and trumpeter Charles Bartlett. The line- Saxton described his participation in up also included Professor David Moore the Workshop as being a learning on cello, Walter Dixon on trombone and experience for both him and the students. Dean Venis Marsh on tenor saxophone. "It's good for them to be around me Moore and Dixon are faculty members and for me to be around them," com- in the department of Fine and Perform- mented Saxton. "It's a way of helping ing Arts. a new, oncoming generation of The program opened with a spirited musicians." rendition of Oscar Pettiford's, "Blues In The Latin groove continued as the The Closet." Soloists on the song were program closed with yet another McCoy Michael DesRoches and John Jackson Tyner song, "Senor Carlos." Guitarist (pianists), and Willis Crawford, James Oliver Jones turned in a fine performance Taylor and Daniel Green (saxophonists). Perdval Dyer, James Taylor, Daniel Greene, and Oween Davis of York College Jazz Workshop. during his solo. However, the song Of the song's five soloists, this was sang at the bridge (middle section). One standing solo — this time playing showcased the individual talents of DesRoches' and Jackson's first semester of the song's highlights was a stunning flugelhorn. percussionist Kwesi Ifatola Camara and with the Workshop. "It was fright- solo offered by Bill Saxton on soprano The Workshop then stepped up the drummer, Ismail Abdul Qadir. ening at times," said Jackson. "I had saxophone. Piano accompaniment was tempo with "Strollin," which was written Dr. Moorman was delighted with the played' in front of an audience before, supplied by Kenneth Cutts. by Horace Silver. The song's soloists were group's development over the past few but I had never taken a solo." Mai Waldron's classic, "Soul Eyes," Josanne Davis and Michael Graham semesters and with their performance. The instrumental verses of McCoy featured Professor David Moore on cello (piano), Kenneth Walker (clarinet) and "Jazz is serious music. And, the Tyner's gorgeous composition, "Aisha," and Davis on violin. The use of strings Oween Davis (violin). musicians in the group are beginning to opened with Oween Davis on violin and beautifully illustrates the way Jazz can "My Favorite Things," by Rodgers and respond to that," observed Moorman. "I Charles Bartlett playing muted trumpet. be interpreted on instruments not com- Hammerstein, was arranged by Horace feel that everyone was anxious and An added dimension to the song was monly associated with this idiom. On this B. Samuels who was featured on piano. excited about playing. It showed in their provided by vocalist, Andrew Hall, who piece, Bartlett turned in another out- Samuels is a graduate of Five Towns performance." Arsenio Hall Is "Large And In Charge"

By Sharif f Ali Large and in Charge is full of wit and Reporter good lyrics. The best cuts on the album Chunkton Arthur "Chunky A" Hall are "Sorry" and "The Hoe is Lazy". They is the fictional brother of talk show host are both funny and give different Arsenio Hall. Chunky A was born in examples of women. In "Sorry", Chunky Cleveland and, while Arsenio was explains to his girlfriend what he did watching the lights of television, Chunky wrong to her. In "The Hoe is Lazy", was watching the lights of the refriger- Chunky is married and detests his wife. ator. He was always looked down upon The first single, "Owwwww!" explains as the "black sheep" of the family, eating the type of women he admires and the everything in sight. type of woman he is searching for. "With a dream in his heart, and a chili dog in his hand, Chunky made his way Other good cuts off of the album are west," says Arsenio (who also portrays "Dipstick", "Dope-The Big Lie", and the his beefed up brother.) title track "Large and in Charge". The album, executive produced by Arsenio To find his future in music, Chunky Hall, is filled with music that moves your went to the only person he knew who body, and makes you laugh. could help him—his brother Arsenio, who allowed Chunky to perform on his Chunky's rise to music prominence is show. Chunky also worked with Rob inspired by his drive to succeed,as well Lowe for the 1988 Academy Awards. as his drive for food. With the accom- plishment of the album, Chunky's future As a result of these experiences, in the music field is sure to be as eternal Chunky made a deal with former MCA as his waist line. head Irving Azoff to record the LP Large Chunkton Arthur "Chunky A" the rather large fictitious brother of Arsenio Hall and in Charge. page 8 PANDORA'S BOX December 1989/January 1990 Kinsey Report's Mix Of Funk And Rock Redefines Popular Music

By Sean N. White the system. Kinsey sings:"! can't help but Entertainment Editor wonder/ how society can reject one of Black music is in a constant state of its own / now he's a refugee in the streets/ evolution — always being defined, then with nowhere to go and nothing to lose." re-defined. Contemporary, black popular On the song "Can't Stop Thinking music has become so technologically About You," the rhythm section of sophisticated that it is difficult, partic- Prince, Kenneth and Ralph Kinsey settle ularly for our youth, to link it to the into a sexy groove as Donald sings of genre from which it evolved—the blues. a lost love whose memory he just can't This breakdown in cultural identifica- shake. tion explains why the music of the Kinsey "Love's Overdue" is a rambling blues- Report, a Gary Indiana-based group, is rocker which explores the torment of such a breath of fresh air. Their latest being without love for too long. release, on the Alligator Records label, Two of the album's gems are "River's is entitled Midnight Drive. The group's Invitation" and "Get Outta Here." 1988 debut album, Edge Of The City, "River's Invitation" is a Curtis Mayfield received critical acclaim, but failed to composition to which the Kinseys offer make much impact on both the charts a soul-stirring rendition. and commercial radio playlists. "Get Outta Here" is an irresistibly The Kinseys are second-generation funky tune which features the raunchier musicians who fuse blues with funk and lyrics commonly associated with blues. rock to create their own unique sound. Kinsey boasts:"I was rapping to the girls/ Their father is veteran bluesman, Lester down at the dance/ the guys got mad/ "Big Daddy" Kinsey. they wanted to kick my ...." Although his roots are firmly The album closes with the reggae- inspired anti-apartheid song, "Free South embedded in the blues, lead singer and The Kinsey Report, Indiana based group of second generation musicians create a unique style. guitarist, Donald Kinsey, was once a Africa." The lyrics to this piece are quite member of reggae legend Bob Marley's artists (including his father and with Tosh cut, on which Donald may shame many didactic, but such overt political state- band, the Wailers. Kinsey toured with once again) before forming the Kinsey budding young guitarists into a new ments are seldom made within the blues Marley and played on his 1976 album, Report in 1984 with his brothers Ralph profession. The song's depiction of context. Rastaman Vibration. Donald Kinsey left (drummer), Kenneth (bassist) and long- survival in the streets could apply to the With Midnight Drive, the Kinsey the Wailers in 1976 — immediately time friend, guitarist Ron Prince. urban warfare in every 'concrete jungle' Report has another excellent album to following an attempt on Marley's life On Midnight Drive, the Kinseys across the nation. their credit. But they're still not a during a stay in Jamaica. Kinsey also stretch the boundaries of blues. But they The social commentary continues on household name. Their eventual accep- recorded and toured with reggae super- still remain true to its essence. The lyrics the cut "Nowhere To Go, Nothing To tance by the mainstream wont come as star Peter Tosh. to the songs are very topical while the Lose." This song, a slow blues in a more a result of them doing something to be After returning to the United States, music is simply combustible. traditional twelve bar blues setting, is discovered. It will result from people Donald Kinsey worked with several The album opens with the searing title about a war veteran who is betrayed by discovering what they are doing. "Can't Fight Fate" Another Winner From Taylor Dayne

By Sharif fAU out of 11 nominations, three Grammy Reporter nominations, and two American Music "I wanted to make a record this time Award nominations. But success hasn't around that reflected my love for a wide spoiled her. Dayne still lives in the Long spectrum of music," said Taylor Dane. Island town where she was born. This is just what R&B artist Taylor Dane also toured for 15 months, Dane accomplished with her new album formed her own band, and was invited Cant Fight Fate. It's the follow-up LP by Michael Jackson to open the majority to her smash debut album, Tell It To of his European concerts. My Heart. Dane has been singing since the fourth The album, produced by Ric Wake, grade, when she starred in her school's is a mixture of R&B and Pop tunes. production of Jacques Brel's "Carousel." "With Every Beat Of My Heart," the Her early insprirations were Stevie album's first single is an up-tempo tune Wonder, The Temptations, The O'Jays, that's fun to listen to. and Bill Withers. "Love Will Lead You Back," a mellow In her teens, Neil Young and Joni tune reminiscent of the Taylor Dayne hit Mitchell were big influences in her music, "111 Always Love You," is one of the as well as Led Zeppelin and Paul Rodgers best cuts on the album. "Ill Be Your of Bad Company. In high school, Dayne Shelter," on the other hand, is more took vocal lessons and classical training. guitar work than vocals. But enjoyable. At 18, Dayne went professional and Taylor Dane blew away the compe- began singing with club bands. tition when she exploded on to the music Dane then joined with two groups, scene giving us such hits as "Prove Your Felony while in high school, and The Love", "Dont Rush Me," and "Tell It Next while in college. To My Heart." These songs and several In 1986, Dayne met producer Ric others on her debut album reached #1 Wake and, as they say, the rest is history. and other top ten spots on the dance Taylor Dayne has become a phenomenal charts. force in the record industry and a Along with the album, came numerous beautiful singer with a powerful voice. nominations and awards. She picked up She will remain on top of the music Taylor Dayne explores new territory with "Cant Fight Fate" album. five New York Music Awards this year, industry for a long time. December 1989/January 1990 PANDORA'S BOX "Future IT Worth The Wait ByShariff Ali berg's son, Max. Reporter Marty must save his son Marty Jr. and In 1985, Steven Spielberg and Robert daughter Marlene from going to jail. In Zemeckis brought Us the time-travel the process, Marty discovers an almanac adventure "Back to the Future." It told that contains the winning scores of all the story of Marty McFly, an ordinary sports games from 1950 to the year 2000. teenager who wanted more out of life, When Doc Brown discovers Marty's and Doctor Emmett L. Brown, a nutty plans to cash in on the sports information scientist who gave him his wish in a he throws the almanac away. But Biff, strange way. played again by Thomas F. Wilson, takes Marty travelled back to 1955 to change the almanac, steals the Delorean, and the course of his destiny. It was a simple goes back to 1955 to give his younger story that became the number one movie self the almanac. of 1985 and made a star out of Michael When the Doc, Marty, and Jennifer J. Fox. go back to 1985, the past as they know Doc Brown (Christopher Llyod) and Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) watch as their plans Now the same team that brought us it has changed dramatically. Biff owns in the year 2015 go awry in Robert Zemeckis film, "Back to the Future, Part II". the first "Future" is back with "Back to everything. And he is now married to All the actors are all at their best. The One of the examples of this technique the Future Part II" —and it is one of Marty's mom, Lorraine, played again by script, though confusing at times, is fast is when old Biff meets young Biff, both the best sequels ever made. It picks up Lea Thompson. paced and full of action. In this movie, played by Thomas F. Wilson, as they from where Future I left off with Marty To fix the problem, Marty and Doc a new visual technique is used. The exchange the almanac with each other. played again by Fox. Doc Brown is Brown must go back to 1955 to stop the Vistaglide system. It allows the actors to The movie is only the second part of wonderfully portrayed by Christopher younger Biff from using the almanac. interact with themselves more freely than a trilogy. In "Back to the Future Part Lloyd. The two of them are joined by This takes the two adventurers to the before. III", Marty and Doc travel to the old Marty's girlfriend Jennifer Parker, "Enchantment under the Sea" dance. The process is done when one actor west. This movie will be released in the played by Elizabeth Shue, for a trip into The heroes must make sure that they films one side of the scene first. Then summer of 1990. the future. don't run into their other selves from the the other side of the scene is filmed with The current version of "Back to the In 2015 skateboards hover over the first Future adventure. If they do, it will the actor in another stage of his character. Future" is going to be successful. It will ground, Nikes lace themselves up, car's create a paradox that can unravel the Then the two scenes are melded, and the be particularly popular with those movie fly, and the Jaws movies are up to very fabric of the universe and destroy line is trimed so that it will not be goers who loved the original, and can't number 19— directed by Steven Spiel- everything as we know it. noticeable to the audience. get enough of a good thing. After 10 Years Quincy Jones Is 'Back On The Block" With New Is By Rodney Williams The album also includes a powerful and Take 6 with the instrumental talents The final song on the album begins Reporter rhythm and blues cut entitled "111 Be of George Benson, Gerald Albright, and with "Prelude To The Garden" (an Producer extraordinaire Quincy Jones Good To You," featuring Ray Charles Herbie Hancock. original concept by Quincy Jones) and has just released an album that is raising and Chaka Kahn. This cut is currently Siedah Garrett plays a major role on leads into "The Secret Garden," which the eyebrows of the entire music world. being played at radio stations around the this album. She sings lead on three tracks. brings together Al B. Sure!, James The man who produced Michael Jack- country. And the video has become In one of the cuts entitled "Wee B. Ingram, El Debarge, and the great Barry son's album "Thriller," and the "We Are popular on the music video shows. Dooinit," Siedah teams up with Bobby White. This slow jam is beautifully The World" album, now offers the new performed by the quartet and will surely One of the most unusual pieces on this McFerrin, Al Jarreau, Take 6, Sarah album entitled "Back On The Block" (on be a top-notch hit. album brings rap and jazz together. First, Vaughn, and Ella Fitzgerald for a high Qwest/Warner Brothers Records). The there is an introduction entitled "Jazz energy sound that will make people jump In all, there are 14 cuts on this album. album brings out the best in Be-Bop, Hip- Corner Of The Word." It is a jazz tribute, right out of their seats. Other vocal and instrumental performers Hop, Rhythm & Blues, and Jazz music. not yet mentioned include Sheila E., written and performed by Big Daddy Siedah also sings lead on "One Man The title track begins with a smooth Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, and Kane and Kool Moe Dee with cameo Woman" and "I Don't Go For That" prologue called "The 2 Q's Rap" (written Jennifer Holiday. appearances by the featured performers (both words and music written by Ian by Big Daddy Kane), which is performed Quincy Jones is truly lives up to his on the next track "Birdland" (written by Prince). She also does a duet with Chaka by Quincy Jones and new rap talent genius reputation. This album is worth Joe Zawinul). Included in this ensemble Kahn on "The Places You Find Love." Quincy D. Ill (vocal haze by Take 6). are the legendary talents of Miles Davis, its weight in good times and good The song itself includes the rapping Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, George Siedah directed The Children's Choir listening. It shows off musical talents that quartet of Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Benson, James Moody, and Dizzy with Rose Banks on the song "Tom- span well over 50 years. Dee, Melle Mel, and Ice-T. The Andrae Gillespie. morow (A Better You, Better Me)," with "Back On The Block" is recommended Croach Singers, and a new singing Tevin Campbell took lead vocal. The to people who wish to experience a sensation, 12 year-old Tevin Campbell Also on this album is "Setembro," song states that our children are the ones synthesis of various musical forms and are also featured. The song urges that which is the Brazilian wedding song. This who will shape the future of our world... talents. Quincy Jones is back on the we all strive for a better Black America. combines harmonizing by Sarah Vaughn to make it a better place for all to live. block. PART-TIME CAMPUS JOB TUTORS WANTED for the STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM ROOM 1G02 Tel. 262-2423 page 10 PANDORA'S BOX December 1989/January 1990 York Forums Capture Faculty's Excellence By Paula Goings GHRNNEL Y Feature Editor The Faculty Forum is an event which POKING has been held at York College since February 1987. Lectures are given by P0R FEW GOOD •various professors on research they have pursued in their particular field or on MEN an interest they wish to share with the college community. TO ENTER "It is a way of bringing the faculty together," said Professor Martin Spergel, THE MR. YORK coordinator of the forum. CONTEST ! Spergel, along with Dr. Alan Cooper, formed the first forum committee. It consisted of the chairpersons of various departments. These particular faculty members formed the screening committee for the forums. The professors interested in R GOOD G.P.fl participating would submit their topic of FIND SOME SCHOOL SPIRIT discussion to the committee." FIRE FILL YOU NEED ! We like to focus our topics on academic research and experience," said Spergel. The topics are choosen by the partic- ipating faculty member. But they are asked to lecture in such a way that the entire college community—including students and outside visitors can under- stand. The forum is opened to all, and RPPLICATIONS RRE"IN guests are gladly welcomed. RM. 1G04E Participants have been limited to only Professor Martin Spergel, coordinator of York College's fine lecture series the Faculty Forum. faculty in order to maintain a certain academic level. The committee also plans lot of interesting things. And, even by Professor Leslie Lewis of Biology on to hold panel discussions in the future. though it is not in your field, you are Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA. During the school year there is one very interested in their work." On November 20, Professor Joseph lecture per month. Although speakers volunteer to lec- Schachter of the Economics Department, "The forum gives me the opportunity ture, the committee occasionally solicits was scheduled to speak on "Race and to socialize with my colleagues in other lecturers. Professor Helen Johnson of the Migration." departments," said Spergel. "It is inter- English Department was asked to speak Other scheduled lectures this year will disciplinary. And it is sponsored by Vice for the forum on December 18. be given by Professors Sam Hux on Feb President Bodi who attends every "I wanted to capture her excellence," 5, Dallas Brown, Feb 26, Pearl Bailey, lecture." said Spergel. March 12, Joan Baum, April 2, and Dr. Dolores Straker, Director of the Johnson, who is retiring, gave a speech Joseph Malkevitch, May 7. Topics will Seek Program at York, is a member of to speak on the history of Black Amer- be announced. Join the screening committee. icans on stage during the 19th century. The forums are held on Mondays in "I think the forum is very worthwhile It will also include information about Room 2M05 from 3:30-4:30 pm, with a Pandora's because it gives faculty members a chance other aspects of American life that tea at 3:00 pm for all who attend. The to find out what other colleagues are coincides with this period. entire York College community is doing," said Straker. "They are doing a The first lecture in the series was given cordially invited to take part. Box BUCK FILM/VIDEO FESTIVAL Help A Saturday, December 16th Troubled Youth 3 P.M. OMEGA RISING A History Of The Rastafari Movement.

D. Elmina Davis Follow lead of 350 York students who have worked 5TH Annual Kwanzaa Celebration with Queens Adolescent Diversion Program as an advocate 12-10PM mentor over the past 10 years. Earn 3-6 credits receive training and supervision contact. Peter Ward or Crafts Festival, Music, Cultural Entertainment Diana Sanchez at Community Mediation Services .89-64 163 Street Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 523-6868 FREE ADMISSION December 1989/ January 1990 PANDORA'S BOX page 11

Plan For Next Term Now. Music Archive Get A Part-Time Job With United Parcel Service! - $8 to $9 an hour continued from page 1 history—based on the varied contribu- - Tuition reimbursement tions made by several outstanding - Year round employment citizens of the community. "We must set the books straight," For An Application And An Interview Come To Irving emphasized. "It's a community awaiting discovery." 325 W. Houston St. said Parmet. "We are sitting on a gold mine. It's one of the most interesting things the college has ever done." Parmet would like to see southeast COULD YOU Queens regarded as highly as New Orleans in the music world. Parmet said that because of the many distinguished MANAGE A $ 1.4 MILLION musicians who chose southeast Queens as home, this area is very important. In ten years he would like to see, as a result of the archive, a complete FACILITY? repository — separate reading and listening areas, audio visual units, a • Could you manage over $1 million in sales? sophisticated state-of-the-art information center — complete with resident experts. •And a staff of 60? President Bassin wants students to be concerned, interested, and excited about It's not easy calling all the shots, the archive as well. He hopes there are just ask any McDonald's® Restaurant Manager students who are committed enough to get involved in some aspect of the archive. But when you're running an operation three times Both Bassin and Paisner agree that the archive is an "excellent example of how the size of the average restaurant in America, it comes a college and the community can work together." with the territory "I want to see the archive grow and flourish," said Paisner."And be an And that's everything from Training and Employee authoritative center for research on Black American music. I also think it would Relations to Marketing and Financial Planning. have tremendous value to music students." Could you manage it? Contact us. We've a lot more to tell you. Important things like Halehouse SALARY BENEFITS, TRAINING, and GROWTH continued from page 4 For more information about career opportunities in Some of the students, instructors, and staff of The York College Learning McDonald's restaurant management, call: Center wanted to help in this worthy cause. During the week of December 4th, Dorothy Friedman the Adult Basic Education classes, Job 80-28 Cornish Avenue Training Partnership Act, and the Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373 Parents As Teachers Class held cake 718-457-0095 sales. Some students baked cakes, some donated money, and others purchased, the pastries. The money raised, as a result of the cake sales, was then added to the COULD YOU funds collected by SFC. MANAGE SUCCESS? A special thanks goes to the parents Always An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of the children for helping in the production of the showcase. :<<> \ • In all, "The Baby Fashion and Talent Showcase was a success. The parents of the participants were very proud of the well-rounded performance that their children gave. And raising money for Hale House was truly a worthy cause.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! from Pandora's Box page 12 PANDORA'S BOX December 1989/January 1990 SPORTS Recent Win Revs Up York Cardinals

By Lisa Monique was down by one point. They needed Reporter to control the action and execute The York College Cardinals received flawlessly. a well deserved win against Catholic With 25 seconds left on the clock, York College on December 2. It landed them, tried for a final shot. A last second basket in third place at the Connecticut College would give them a one point win. But tournament. the basket was missed. The Cardinals' season got off to a slow Staten Island gained- control of the start with losses at the Hampden-Sydney ball. They then made two free throws Tournament. They also lost their first with one second left on the clock. York home game against City College. It was lost 61-58. not until a close game with The College One factor that led to the team's Staten of Staten Island that the team began to Island defeat was the failure to capitalize show some intensive play. on steals. In the City College game, the The Staten Island game had the main problem was a weak defense. Cardinals' fans on the edge of their seats. Assistant Coach Tony Brown feels the It proved to be a tough one for both team played well in the first half against teams. Staten Island. But, in the second half, Emmit Howell, Jamal Hakim, and Staten Island tightened up on defense. Teamates Emmit Howell and Jamal Hakim are key players on York's basketball team. Godfrey Brown were the keys to York "It was a tight game, and some of the College's impressive showing. In fact, pressure got to the players," said Brown. "I think our guys cracked under for The College of Staten Island. Godfrey Brown's slam dunk in the second "Staten Island played their hearts out and pressure somewhat," observed Brown. "I Although the team lost, they showed half was a particularly special moments took the game from us." think they should have moved the ball great potential. With the win at the in the game. Assistant Coach Brown also felt that around a little more, but they didn't." Connecticut Tournament, the coaching The excitement level was high during the team played nervously in the last "It's a tough game for both teams to staff and the fans feel the Cardinals' the last minute of the game. York's team quarter. win or lose," said Tony Paloza, coach season record will only get better. File New Open... With Macintosh Close you can even do this: •Saufe Sane Rs... Macintosh® computers have always been easy to use. But they've never been this easy to own. Presenting The Macintosh Sale. Through January 31, you can save hundreds of dollars on a variety of Apple® Macintosh computers and peripherals. So now there's no reason to settle for an ordinary PC. With The Macintosh Sale, you can wind up with much more of a computer. Without spending a lot more money

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