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Thursday March 15,19S4 Volume 66 University, New York Number 10
Joseph O'Hare, S.J. Named President
by Mark Dillon winning journalist for America, a weekly Rev. Joseph Aloysius O'Hare, S.J., Jesuit opinion magazine. A highly respected editor-in-chief of America magazine, has commentator and lecturer on contemporary been unanimously elected by the Board of religious, social and political issues, he is a Trustees as the 31st president of the Univer- prolific writer with a special interest in sity. American and Philippine politics, civil rights, The 53-year-old New York-born Jesuit the modern papacy and issues of war and will succeed Rev. James C. Finlay, S.J., who peace. will retire on June 30 after completing a 12- "Father O'Hare comes to the presidency year tenure. of a university on the threshold of a critical At a press conference held at Lincoln period of change that calls for clarity of Center on Wednesday, O'Hare said he is vision, imaginative and forceful ideas, and challenged by the opportunity to lead For- the courage and will to carry them out," said dham in the '80s. Board Chairman Richard Bennett. "He is a "Fordham doesn't enjoy the national man of vigorous and sophisticated intellect status that it deserves," said O'Hare. "I've with a special gift of incisive expression and followed the University's progress with in- wit. His reputation for cool and balanced creasing interest over the past few months." judgement, good humor and generosity of The Jesuit editor considers the Univer- spirit is well known." sity's New York City location to be one of its O'Hare will give up writing his award- greatest strengths and its future tied in with winning weekly column in America when he the financial health of the city. He hopes to assumes office on July 1 of this year, while be able to "meet the challenge" of keeping outgoing President Finlay plans to take a students' educational costs at a level they can year's sabbatical. Finlay will study for six afford, so Fordham can serve its traditional months at the Jesuit School of Theology in clientele. O'Hare also see the University's Berkeley, California. After that he will spend Jesuit character as a positive factor which six months in Europe and the Middle East "Father O'Hare comes to the presidency of a enhances its liberal arts tradition. doing research in political science, the area in "The University can serve as a resource which he obtained a Doctorate. University on the threshold of a critical period center," O'Hare said concerning Fordham's Bennett, commenting on the character relationship with the surrounding local com- of the University when Finlay took office, of change that calls for clarity of vision, munity. He said the University can utilize its said, "Finlay's tenure has been a period of expertise, so that there will be increased in- recuperation from the fiscal, social and imaginative and forceful ideas, and the cour- teraction between itself and the community. academic turbulence of the 60s, a time that The new president was asked if,the required a steady hand at the helm while old age and will to carry them out." University has expressed interest in the status and new strengths were being consolidated." of Power Memorial Academy, a Christian A Philosopher's Background —Board Chairman Richard Bennett Brothers' High School adjacent to For- In contrast, O'Hare assumes the For- dham's Lincoln Center campus, which may dham presidency at a time of relative stability close in June due to high operating costs. and growth for the University. His column has been frequently cited by the aid to that country. O'Hare warned that Several Lincoln Center administrators have background is that of a philosopher. O'Hare Catholic Press Association as the best giving military aid "would increase the level speculated that it would be in the University's completed his doctoral dissertation on the original column appearing in a Catholic of violence" there because El Salvador's interest to acquire the building for a student philosophy of Hegel with Fordham magazine. Several of 0'Hare's editorials government had "proven incapable of con- dormitory. philosophy professor Rev. Quentin Lauer, have also been awarded CPA prizes. trolling the nation's military who, in too "It's one thing to be a helping neighbor, S.J. and was awarded a doctorate in O'Hare's column has been a forum for many instances, have used their firepower in another to be interfering," O'Hare respon- philosophy from Fordham in 1968. the discussion of many social, political and brutal and indiscriminate repression." ded. In 1972, O'Hare became associate editor economic issues. In 1980 he won the CPA's The new president said after the press A Hegel Scholar of America, a position he held for three years first place award for a column commenting conference that he will have to "balance" his O'Hare is a specialist in Hegelian until he was named editor-in-chief of the on the death of El Salvador Archbishop desire to speak out on issues with his duties as philosophy and has had a distinguished journal and president of its publishing com- Oscar Romero, The piece condemned the Fordham's top administrator. career as an educator and as an award- pany, America Press, Inc. Since then, his Carter Administration's request for military Board Chairman and Teacher O'Hare has considerable experience as a college administrator and as a teacher. He is directed the future America editor in the a member of the board of directors of school performance of A Midsummer's Georgetown University, the Ecumenical Night Dream. Commission of the New York Archdiocese "He's a hard worker, and I think his and of the boards of trustees of the Council "Challenged, Interested" appointment is great for the University," on Religion and International Affairs and the Lauer said. College of New Rochelle. He has also been a Vice President for Administration Rev. member of the board of trustees of Boston George McMahon, S.J, is another former College and Xavier University in Cincinnati said that he had no knowledge of any Regis teacher who had O'Hare as a pupil. "I and chairman of the board of LeMoyne by Dan Vlncelette think he's going to be an excellent spokesman "Patrick Ewing is coming to finish his problems of communication between ad- College. ministration and students. "There has for the University," McMahon said. "His From 1955 until 1958 and from 1968 un- senior year u. Fordham," said Rev. Joseph A. being editor of A tnerica has given him an un- O'Hare, S.J. in his first "official" announ- always been a rather candid exchange" at til 1972, he taught the philosophy of religion Fordham, O'Hare said. derstanding of a lot of major issues that face and Christian ethics at Ateneo de Manila cement as president of Fordham. all of us, both in Church and in society." Although the 53-year-old journalist and "1 am absolutely delighted with his ap- University. O'Hare also earned his bachelor's pointment," said current president James Rev. Charles M. Whelan, S.J., associate and master's degrees in the Philippines, educator was only joking at Wednesday's editor of America and professor of con- Lincoln Center press conference, it was ob- Finlay, S.J. "I wish him all the success in the studying at Berchmans College in Cebu City. world." stitutional law at Fordham Law School, is Visited Communist Countries vious that basketball was not his primary "very pleased" with O'Hare's appointment. The new president is not a stranger to O'Hare obtained firsthand experience of concern. "He's very intelligent and very articulate," Fordham. The son of a New York City Marx's interpretation of Hegelian ideas five "I feel challenged, interested, and en- said Whelan. "He should present Fordham mounted police officer and a public school years ago. thusiastic," said O'Hare. "I am very grateful very well both within and outside of the New teacher, O'Hare was raised in the Bronx, and In 1979, O'Hare was a member of the and very humbled by my appointment as York community." attended Regis High School. He entered the Interi'aith Mission of the Appeal of Con- president." Society of Jesus shortly after his graduation, United Student Government President science Foundation which visited religious The gregarious Editor-in-Chief of Danny Madden also expressed satisfaction and was ordained a priest in the Fordham and government officials in the Soviet America spoke for a half hour on Fordham's with O'Hare's appointment. "I've heard he's University Church in 1961. From 1963 to Union, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Hungary and financial status, the institution's role in the more than qualified, and he's the'best man 1965, he pursued his doctoral studies in Czechoslovakia. Two years later, he, along community, and the University's student for the job," said Madden. philosophy at Rose Hill and received his doc- with Finlay, was a member of a special What is the reaction of Fordham's new °°dy. ,, torate here in 1968. delegation of the Association of Catholic president to his appointment'.' "Fordham can't be a parochial school, "He's well balanced, intelligent, and Colleges and Universities that visited "My first reaction was 'I'm going to said O'Hare. "I was surprised to see that so concerned," said Rev. Quentin Lauer, S. J., a educational institutions in the People's have to move,' " said O'Hare, who has lived few students come from beyond the New philosophy professor who has been described Republic of China. at America House in Manhattan since 1972. York City area. I think we should spread out as O'Hare's mentor. Lauer was a teacher at "I'll have to clean out my desk again," 'I have a lot of filing cabinets." a little." Regis when O'Hare was a student and even O'Hare kiddingly said of his appointment, Claiming he was an outsider, O Hare THE CAB CALENDAR 1 ' •%„<*•-- • ,>-3
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by Steve I.alli and Mark Dillon money, winch would constitute the Univer- The University has decided to "lend its sity's profit, wouild be reinvested in credibility" to help a local community rehabilitating other apartments, he added. organization renovate four apartment The university plans to consider in- buildings in the South Bronx, a move which vesting in other projects sponsored by the Administration hopes will "improve this BUILD on a building-by-building basis using area's most vital resource—its residential proximity to the campus, the involvement of housing." a major financial institution, governments University President James Finlay, S.J. commitments and the financial feasibility of announced this week that Fordham is the project as criteria. The buildings con- becoming a "special limited partner" in a sidered will also have organized tenant $2.9 million syndicated housing associations, sound ownership and a positive rehabilitation project sponsored by an af- cash flow, but will need upgrading or filiate of the Northwest Bronx Community replacement of major building systems. and Clergy Coalition. Aetna is participating in other urban projects in Chicago, New Orleans, Fordham's Board of Trustees have for- Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., as well med a subsidiary corporation called Maroon as in New York through the National Enterprises Inc. to attract private investors to Training and Information Center. a syndication of BUILD, Inc., a development According to Martin Crean, manager of group that has upgraded about 200 apar- Aetna's real estate division, it was the mem- tments in New York. According to Urban bership of the Northwest Bronx Community Affairs Assistant Brian Byrne, a syndicated and Clergy Coalition in the national project creates tax benefits which can be sold organization that placed his company as the to private investors, allowing them to make financer of the project. tax deductions. Without the University's credibility and Syndication of the BUILD project to reputation behind the project, said Buckley, private investors will enable the Coalition af- it would not have bene as easy to secure fun- filiate to replenish its working capital and ding for the needed improvements. 'Any net proceeds produce a pool of funds to rehabilitate other "Aetna has a long-established commit- or profits of the buildings in the area. ment to social responsibility," said Crean. Aetna Life and Casualty of Hartford, While the company is "looking forward to it syndication would Connecticut has provided more than 90 per- [the mortgage] as [an] investment, we're not be reserved to de- cent of the funds for a 15-year permanent in it for the gain, per se." The company has velop other projects mortgage which provides for the acquisition offered the mortgage loan at a rate of 11.75 of four apartments on Evelyn Place, East percent interest, which at the time the loan in cooperation with 184lh Street, Tremont Avenue and Andrews was granted was about one percent below the the community. Avenue in the Bronx. Manufacturer's prevailing market rate. James Finlay, S.J. Hanover Trust Company has provided con- Crean said the University's backing of struction financing for the project. the finance money is "a plus" and "conveys According to Byrne, the rehabilitation an imprimatur" to the loan, but according to process includes adding new roofs, windows, Crean, "We were prepared to make the loan wiring, boilers, plumbing, shcetrocking, even before Fordham got involved," bathrooms and repainting 168 units of referring to the University as a "stable in- housing. fluence," and BUILD as "a successful The Board emphasized two special manager of property." requirements related to the University's in- "The University has limited resources to volvement in the syndication, said Finlay. channel in this direction," said Finlay. "The "First, this effort is not directed at providing private sector and the government must play for any University-related housing need; the dominant role, but to the extent that it is rather our involvement is designed to prudent and feasible, Fordham will be in- promote better housing conditions for our volved as well." neighbors and, thereby, a better general en- Finlay praised the Northwest Bronx Panels Examine vironment for Fordham." Coalition, saying, "They have developed a "Second," Finlay continued, "For- tremendous amount of expertise and an dham will be involved only on a strict non- enviable track record in combining private sec- Genovese Tragedy profit basis; any net proceeds or profits of tor and governmental funds to produce the syndication will be reserved to develop rehabilitation packages that are affordable other projects in cooperation with the com- for the neighborhood residents. Their success munity." needs to be extended and encouraged, Byrne said the syndication is structured especially by more imvestment by local and national financial institutions. I hope that by Angela Kukodu to raise $900,000 for BUILD. Maroon Enter- Eileen Treacy. chairwoman of the New York Fordham's involvement in this effort will Twenty years ago Kitty Genovese was City Task Force on Rape spoke on violence prises has the potential to make up to $100,000 within five years, he said. This promote that kind of investment." brutally murdered near her Kew Gardens against women. home, while 38 of her neighbors looked on. Silver noted that the approach This past weekend, Fordham University psychologists and psychiatrists take to sponsored a three-day conference at Lincoln studying crime has changed during the years Center to discuss the issues surrounding following Genovese's murder. Rather than "First, this effort is not directed at providing for any University- Genovese's murder on March 13,1984. analyzing the mental makeup and motivation related housing need; rather our involvement is designed to promote When her killer, Winston Mosley, was of the offender, people in the field of mental sentenced to life imprisonment, many felt the health have directed their attention to the vic- better housing conditions for our neighbors and, thereby, a better matter was closed. tim and bystanders. general environment for Fordham." Genovese's death "can be seen as a tur- Social and legal experts have since tried ning point in the way our society things about to find out why Genovese's neighbors did not crime," he said. intervene and what social and psychological On Monday the panelists discussed factors motivated their decision. public policy. James Stewart, director of the The conference, organized by Professor National Institute of Justice, explored the Harold Takooshian of the Social Science elements of our justice system that served as Department at Lincoln Center and professor factors in the decision of the 38 bystanders Peter J. O'Connor of Fordham Law School not to intervene. spanned three days. "Individuals left the fight against crime Day one was devoted to how law and to the police. And the police, by and large, social science pertain to the case. Among the wanted it that way," he said. "Don't get speakers were Surgeon General C. Everett involved," and "leave crime to the Koop, Bronx County District Attorney professionals" are terms he used to describe Mario Merola, and Takooshian. the attitudes of private citizens. In his keynote address, Koop noted Legislation that protects the rights of that "the event of her murder did not have both victims and witnesses was also cited as a just two players: herself and Winston factor. "Many are afraid of the personal risk Mosley. There were at least 38 others." involved in intervention," Steward noted. The lack of intervention on the part of "They fear retaliation from the criminal." the 3S has come to be known as "Bad "Duty to Rescue" legislation was the Samaritan Behavior." most controversial issue of the conference. The three panels on the first clay Such legislation favored by Takooshian and discussed "Understanding Bystander O'Connor would require bystanders to inter- Response to Crime and Violence" and vene and in some eases penalize those who "Catherine Genovese and the Urban Ex- •Joii't assist crime victims. Such legislation is perience." jlredy in effect in Vermont, Minnesota, and On Sunday, the issue was "Violence Rhode Island. 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r THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984/5 Registration "Bugs'' May Be Cleared
by Donna Behcn Fordham administrators are hopeful that "bugs" in the computer registration system that caused problems last semester have been eliminated. The Computer Assisted Pre-Registration (CAP) schedule this semester calls for students to pick up course booklets March 26 and their computer cards on April 2 and 3. By April 18, result of the second run may be available in the Fordham College Class Dean's office. Students will only become registered when they pay the tuition by the Bursar's deadline date. According to Assistant Vice President for Administration Richard Waldron, a Duffy .significant number of students were not aware that the computer registration was only a pre-registration, pending tuition payment. "What we have to impress on the Resigns student is that the mere fact that you go by Sue O'Donnell through the system does not mean that you are registered," said Fordham College Dean Assistant Dean for the Junior Class Edward Dowling, S.J. Brian. Duffy announced his resignation last Dowling said about 200 students failed Monday. to pay tuition for the spring semester. The Duffy, who has held his position since Dean's office is still trying to track down 40 1979, will be joining L.F. Rothschild, Unter- students who have not paid their spring berg, and Tobin, a Manhattan-based special tuition, hesaia. equities marketing group. His resignation To prevent students who do not pay look effect March 13. from attending classes in Fall '84, class lists "I felt that I had accomplished all that I will not be printed until after the due date for could in five years," said Duffy. "I had been tuition, Dowling said. Registrar John looking for a chance to do something dif- Clohessy said that this past semester, teachers ferent, such as move up into an ad- were asked to compare class lists with lists ninistrative position. There did not seem to provided by the Bursar. 3e much opportunity for advancement, so I The failure of students to sign the com- decided to look for a position elsewhere, out- puter sheets with their tentative schedules side of university life," was another major problem, Clohessy said. Jamie English, CBA '85, prefers com- "I don't think it's fair," said Ginger Duffy's position will be filled by former As a result, some students were not registered puter registration because of the convenien- Killian, FC '85, about students who do not Assistant Dean Gerard Quigley until a per- for the spring semester. To insure that ce. "I think it is ridiculous to come early to pay tuition, "It is a question of the system manent replacement is chosen. Quigley ser- students sign the list, Clohessy said his office register, "hesaid. havinga fault.'' ved as Freshman Dean from 1980 to 1982. "will advertise, but, then again, we adver- "I simply want to allow the Junior class tised last semester." to finish up the school year and to help them Last semester, the first run of computer Campus Ministries At Lincoln Center University Forum make a smooth transition into Senior year," registration had to be redone because of a said Quigley. fault in the computer program that caused a "These have been five of the best years problem with freshman and sophomore of my life," said Duffy. "It has been both an clusters. According to Dowling, "about 90 honor and a pleasure to serve the school that percent of the student body did not get full made me what I am today." programs after the first run. Duffy noted improvements in coun- •Waldron blamed "bugs in the system" Dr. Mary S. Calderone seling for scholarships and law schools. for closing clusters before they were filled, "Pre-law advising has been improved by but the problem has been straightened out. bringing it into the Dean's office," said Duf- "Because of our experience, we feel we have fy. "We have the opportunity to check a an excellent chance of a successful pre- Distinguished Professor, program in Human Sexuality student's records and get an overview of their registration," he said. abilities." Students questioned about registration at NYU's Department of Health Education While at Fordham, Duffy served as an had mixed views. adjunct professor in the School of General "I thought that manual registration was Studies, taught in the English department of better because you have more options, and speaking on Fordham College, and taught an honors you have a better chance of getting the classes course. you want," said Keith Weinkauf, FC '86. 11 New RAs Named Human Sexuality by Chris Fedcrico Eleven new Resident Assistants were ap- Toys. and Human Living pointed last Tuesday by the Office of Resi- "It was meant to put the people at dential Life for the 1984-1985 academic year. ease," said Matt Dinnan, resident director of The new RAs are sophomores Lisa Martyrs' Court. According to Dinnan, the Panelists in Response: DeTullio, Elizabeth Dorney, Monica exercise showed how people "interact in a Flanagan, John State, Patricia Trainor. group when they are faced with limitations Dr. Gloria Danadello — Dr. Robert Orsi Gerald Levy and Raymond Liddy, juniors and goals to be met." Dr. Byron Shaf er — Rev. Robert Springer, S.J. Kenneth Shea and Joan Walsh, senior Some of the applicants raised questions Angela McCabe and graduate law student concerning the selection process. "You Dr. Joyce Whitby Charles Pieterse. didn't know what they were looking for, The new RAs, who will be assigned their what their question was asking," said RA rooms after spring break, will receive free candidate Mark Narby, FC '86. room and board, an $800 tuition waver, and "Some RAs and RDs seem to have dif- Wed., April 4,1984 the use of a phone. ferent ideas of what qualities potential RAs "This is always a very exciting time of should have," said Pete Agostini, FC '86, Pope Auditorium, 3:00-5:00 p.m. the year," said Assistant Director of Resi- who also applied. "Some things I said dential Life Mary Ellen Grable. "It's exciting received a positive reaction from some RAs to see who the new blood is going to the next and a negative reaction from others. 1 really year, and we are very enthused by the interest did not know what they wanted." —All Welcome— shown by the applicants." Director of Campus Ministries Leo Seventy-two students submitted written Daly, S.J., vvas one o'f the faculty members Free with Fordham I.D. applications and were screened by a live- questioning applicants. "1 was just looking member panel consisting of resident assistan- for a general level of maturity, responsibility, Author of: ts and directors, and faculty in residence. and ability to help other people," he said. The Family Book About Sexuality From these applicants, 42 finalists were selec- This year's FEEP program was similar ted and went through a program called to last year's Pie-selection Education Sexuaiity and Human Vaiues "Finalist Education and Evaluation Program, or PSEP, which conducted selec- Talking With Your Child About Sex Program" or "FEEP." tion exercises with all the initial applicants, The program consisted of a three-hour which numbered approximately 100. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministries workshop that involved exercises in problem "I think it (FEEP) was better in the sen- solving and teamwork. One of the exercises se that we were able to get a closer look at the Fordham Lincoln Center involved building a structure out of Tinker candidates," said Dinnan. 6fTHE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984
Jem Merola, CBA "86 "Panv more and work less!" Charlie Gambinc, FC '84, Paul Sheridan, FC 'M, and Bob Bru- no, FC '84 The Inquiring Photographer "I've grown in many ways but, unfortunately, not in height."
Interviews by Donna Lanigan Photography by Tom Mauriello
Julia Bodden, FC '85 Question: In what way have you changed sia- "My friends say I've become c$ high school? the sex goddess of Fordham." Sheila Walsh, CBA'85 "Saga's given me an ulcer and my hair has gotten a hell of a lot longer." Tim Feighery, FC '84 Laura Tedford, FC '86, Jackie "Now «hang signs for a living." Jim Mongafl, FC '87 "I'm into more leather now." Dzugan, FC '86 "We have to deal with life now, Babycakes!"
Margaret Phillips, FC '87, Annemark McGrath, FC '87, and Annemarie McDonald, Jerry Padian, FC '85, Angela FC87 Wu, FC '87 Frank Moliterno, FC '85 "Morally enlightened and sex- " I hav e to shave every day.'' "Our internal organs have got- ually provoked." ten bigger."
WHY WOULD AN MBA GO INTO SALES? Because It's Smart! The smart MBA recognizes that selling provides an ideal career start. It puts you on the firing line' in a competitive marketing environment. It offers an exposure to the problems and benefits of a company's product line It's a groundfloor education into overall corporate operations And its a fast track into management. Many an MBA has started in sales and ended up in the boardroom. But they were smart. They those their first employer on the basis of industry strength and potential of market share and product quality and of progressive management. That's why in I984 the smart MBA is taking a long hard took at the Diagnostics Division of Abbott Laboratories. WHY WOULD AN MBA SELL DIAGNOSTICS? Because it's Smart!
Medical diagnostic products are used internationally to identify specific illnesses and monitor the effect of therapeutic treatments They are changing the face of modern medicine and are one of the fastest growing areas in the health care products industry By I99(j diagnostics will grov. from S4 billion to 54 billion And a maior reason for that growth can be attributed to the sophistic Jted products created hs Abbott Diagnostic? WHY WOULD AN MBA SELL FOR ABBOTT? Because It's Smart! When you look at Abbott Diagnostics you re looking at Number I the undisputed world leader in medical diagnostics You re looking at a company that spends millions of dollars on product research and development A company whose advances in fluorescent immunoassays and enzyme immunoassays have created a significant demand for newer and faster products A company with an exceptional reputation for quality pricing and product support What's more you re looking at a company in its infancy but with extraordinary potential and opportunities WHY WOULD AN MBA INTERVIEW WITH ABBOTT? Because It's Very Smart! For professionals just beginning their careers Abbott is a name worth investigating Were experienced, aggressive, and financially strong But the only way to really explore this unusual career opportunity is to talk with an Abbott representative Sign up sheets for Abbott Diagnostics interviewing schedule are being posted now. Meet with us and find out just now promising a career in medical diagnostics can be If you are unable to interview, but would like a copy of our brochure Peak Performance - Careers at Abbott Diagnostics send a resume to: Manager - MBA Recruitment Abbott Laboratories Diagnostics Division North Chicago. lL 60064
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U'/-.ii \i Hun tmphncr THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984/7 SAC Criticizes CAB
by Vinny Barry Quo, and the Computer/Math Society A Campus Activities Board calendar ad- merge because their interests were closely vertisement which appeared in the last issue related. of The Ram has drawn criticism from the The problem is that only two of the Student Activities Council. groups have decided to consolidate. The The controversial advertisement urged Computer and Information Science Club students to sign a petition to place a proposed have held out, because they feel they are dif- five dollar Student Activity Fee increase on ferent. referendum. On Tuesday, SAC accepted a "As a computer specialist," said Ram- moiton to register a formal complaint with sey, "I can't see where there's a big differen- CAB. The complaint will ask CAB to return ce. I think one large club can do a lot more the money allocated by SAC to pay for the than several clubs." advertisement. Also, according to Paula Gilcreast, "It would be inappropriate for any club assistant director of activities, the clubs have to use SAC funding to print an ad with asked for allocations for the same speakers editorial content," said United Student and trips, so there is no need to keep the Government Vice President for Finance Joe clubs separated. Girven. "It seems to me they're fighting for turf," added Ramsey. Another problem with the advertisement Mary Vitiello, USG vice president of is the breakdown of the five dollar hike. Ac- operations, said this club has agreed to cording to SAC member Tom Hanusik, one sacrifice its funding until September, when dollar of the raise will not go to the media, they hope to obtain independent'Vecognition. because media funds are allocated on a per- Girven then recommended a USG centage basis. proposal that no further funds be allocated A disclaimer was printed at the end of to the club. "All USG wants to do is give the advertisement by The Ram to note that them some breathing time." the opinion expressed was that of CAB. A motion was then accepted to cease "That's within The Rain's province," said allocating funds to the club and wait until SAC faculty member Patricia Ramsey. they are evaluated in September. Another issue brought before SAC was Also discussed at the meeting were USG the merger of three computer-oriented clubs. evaluations of SAC. The results of the SAC has recommended that the Computer evaluations will be analyzed by computer. A and Information Science Club, the Computer report will be released after spring break.
Snow... and small children at play: a scene from the aftermath of the largest storm of the season, which hit on Friday, March 9, forcing the cancellation of classes at Fordham for the first time in two years.
Babs and Tony
Search For Computer Faculty Continues
by Grace Rosello Charesi is looking for, and he hopes to meet Applications for faculty positions in with them during the week of March 26th. Fordham College's new computer and in- Charest's current plan is to have six formation science department are currentlv faculty members in the new department. being reviewed. One recently proved to be Three other professors will be chosen by the HEY, I iHoosr i u«s Houe. very interesting. chairperson Charest believes that they will be Director of Computer Services Philip chosen from Fordham faculty. Charest received an application from Dr. New facilities for the department will be Paul Crafton, a former professor at provided. Six offices which are in John \ m Georgetown University who is currently ser- Mulcahy Hall will be rehabilitated and a /HI* request has been made to make one of the i IJ1 ving a prison term. He has sent applications to other universities using false names and large flabs into two microcomputer labs. credentials. Plans have also been made to have a 1 frirv Charest has also received 25 valid ap- comptuer classroom in Mulcahy or on the \ plications from those who seek positions in second floor of Dealy Hall. The use of the the department. The chairman of the depar- classroom would not be under the control of ft i tment must have experience at the doctoral Charest, but the registrar, as are all % ( level, said Charest. There are three or four classrooms. Charest would only be in charge 'di of the maintenance of the equipment. applicants who have the experience that &THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984
J957 - Mayor Proclaims "Fordham Univer- sity Day." Mayor Robert Wagner designated Sunday, This Week In March 24, as Fordham University Day. The mayor presented the official proclamation to Ram History Fr. Lawrence McGinley. President of the University and C. Norman Shaffer, chairman with of the development program. On Fordham Day, Hss Eminence Francis Cardinal Margaret O'Brien Speliman presided at a report meeting of the Development Fund Workers in the gym. - Jaspers Steal the Ram for a Second 1913 - An Outdoor Track Meet. Time. After "he famed Diamond Track Meet (the For the second time within one week, Ramses firsi outdoor meet e%er held at Fordham), the Wli met \siih foul play. The Fordham number of men who joined the track team at mascot was first kidnapped Feb. 23 but. due the L'niverMt> considerabK increased. This to illness, was returned unharmed. The outdoor meet gained much public interest Manhatianttes returned again the following and, as a remit, influenced the Athletic week and again aN'jcted she monarch. At Association to ~por.
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become trademarks of the now very popular What do The Police, Billy Joel, "Jerk." Bruce Springsteen and (he J. Ceils Another Ramskellar performance in Band havejn common? Kaeh one of 1974 was Patti Smith. Although she was these bands expressed an interest in From Minstrels To Idol critically popular at this time, she "bombed" playing at Fordham but was turned at Rose Hill. Described as "a tough hardened down. 20 Years Of Fordham Concerts street kid," by a Ram reviewer, her ap- pearance tended to bother the students, as they proceeded to pay more attention to by Virginia Keating and Andrew Mola drinking their beer and stacking paper cups on the tables than they did to her performan- ce. Mary O'Dowd and Poco also performed in 1974. Stephen Stills brought popular concerts The Byrds were also flying around the The Good Earth, The Association and Tom back to Fordham with a performance that Rose Hill campus in 1°67. Not the feathered Rush were sponsored. was described as relaxed and well-produced creatures but the group that popularized as it was entertaining. songs such as "Mr. Tambourine Man" and a In March of 1977, the "Orange Blossom song that served as a commentary of the Special" pulled into Rose Hill, as The 1960s, "Turn, Turn, Turn." The Byrds' con- Charlie Daniels Band performed. It was only cert was part of the Sophomore Celebration one year later that an unheralded Daniels which began on Friday night with a 9 p.m. to would receive major recognition for his 1 a.m. semi-formal at the Starlight Roof of country hit "The Devil Went Down to the Waldorf Astoria f'Qr $8 a ticket. Arrange- Georgia." In November of the same year, a ments were made for a reserved sophomore benefit concert for World hunger and the section at the Saturday evening concert. Fordham crew team by Harry and Tom The festivities concluded with free beer Chapin grossed about $10,000. and music at" a $7 pool party in the Henry TheNew C hristv MinMreh Hudson Hotel on West 57 Street, in Manhat- For the past 20 years Fordham's concert tan. committees have presented acts from all Also performing in' 1967 were Latin sen- aspects of the music world. sation Trini Lopez, the ever-popular Beach In 1984, however, a Fordham appearan- Boys, actor/singer Sammy Davis Jr., ce by a group like The New Christy Minstrels, motown superstars Gladys knight and the might be laughed at when compared to new Pips, Diana Ross and the Supremes and old wave artists such as Billy Idol. favorites Peter, Paul and Mary. Nineteen years ago, The New Christy Minstrels entertained an audience of 3,000. Their "commercialized form of folk music" marked their second appearance here at For- dham. Minstrel Clarence Treet, "the tall, comical, bass man of the group," described the crowd as "great" and "better than we had expected." He also commented that he In 1970, instead of presenting the usual was surprised because New York audiences Kenny Loggins might have thought he six or seven concerts a semester, only one was "alright" after his October 1978 perfor- are usually a little more reserved and less concert was held—Jefferson Airplane. Con- receptive. mance here, but the receipts told another troversy struck before the band reached the tale. The concert lost at least $1500 and did stage, when it was discovered that 47 tickets not raise money for the football team which for the Sunday afternoon show had been was to benefit from it. Further problems oc- stolen. This was not the only problem that curred when there was not enough voltage in the concert was to have. When the Airplane the gym and a 1200 ampere generator had to '66 took the stage, the audience was informed be rented. that lead singer Grace Slick was unable to Despite very heavy publicity and what perform and ticket refunds could be ob- A four year period began in which the ended up as a success from a musical tained. University presented some of the most out- viewpoint, Renaissance presented the concert standing musical talent of the 1960s. In March, Quality performances diminished as committee with a lot of problems. Due 'o The Beach Boys and The Lovin' Spoonful Fordham concerts became more limited. The poor ticket sales, the Renaissance concert played back-to-back concerts for the first performance of John Sebastian in 1971 and handed the concert committee a $13,000 time in the history of Fordham concerts. Crazy Horse in 1972 highlighted an otherwise financial loss and brought up the possibility In early June, when classes had ended uneventful period. of the committee's demise. and summer approached, Fordham became a showcase for The Dave Clark Five, one of the major bands involved in the "British In- vasion of America." Despite great expec- 72 • tations by the Concert Bureau, a $5000 loss A rejuvenation occurred in 1972 with the . was recorded. return of The Beach Boys. Only five years The make up for this loss, the Concert previously, they had graced the Fordham Bureau was hoping for a sell-out crowd for Nineteen hundred and sixty-eight marked another solid year of programming stage in their candy-striped shirts and sun • the October performance of the Mamas and by the Concert Bureau. This year's perfor- bleached hair, while belting out "Surfin' Papas. They got it when over 4,000 people mers included Judy Collins, Arlo Guthrie, Safari," "Little Deuce Coupe" and "Help filled the Fordham gymnasium to hear the Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Richie Me Rhonda." folk quartet's hits "California Dreamin'," Havens and the Chambers Brothers. If you stood in the rain waiting for the "Monday Monday" and "I Saw Her 1983 Billy Idol concert, you shared the Again." frustrations of Fordham's Kinks fans 10 Renaissance Also appearing in 1966 were The Clancy years ago. On this precipitous occasion, fans Brothers, The Animals and Simon and Gar- of the "misfits" were herded into the gym Though the 1970s brought a lull on the funkel, who received two encores and a stan- for the concert. The performance was con- Fordham music scene, the 1980s have created ding ovation from their sold-out crowd. The sidered a success, and all but 75 tickets were a surge not seen since the 1960s. Recent per- former Tom and Jerry reaped a $2000 profit sold. formances at Rose Hill have included those for the Concert Bureau, even though only Fordham also tabbed Richie Havens and by David Johansen, Zebra, The Chieftans, three weeks' notice was given. Simon and the Captain and Tennille for end of the year The Good Rats, Gary "U.S." Bonds, Steve Garfunkel returned to Fordham in 1967 and performances. Forbert and, most recently, Billy Idol. even found time after their performance to party in the Faculty Lounge with students.
A wild and crazy kind of guy visited the Fordham campus when Steve Martin ap- peared in the Ramskellar in 1974. Billed as a "comedian and banjo player," Martin's act, according to a Ram reviewer, was "constan- Billy lilol tly enjoyable and definitely surprising in its movable format." The majority of his material, such as his absurd approach to the .subjects of picking up girls, finding out heaven might really '84 The four Tn/n exist, and creating balloon animals, can be Who exactly will play at Fordham in In 1969, USG's Concert Bureau quietly found on his first comedy album and have 1984? This question remains unanswered. went out of existence citing problems with "There was a possibility of the Go-Gos," mounting deficits and poor conditions. said Campus Activities Board Concert "Even if we were given $10,000 to start fresh, Chairman Joe Cma, "but their tour was we could never hold another concert," said a pushed back and we couldn't have a concert during exam week." Cerra did offer hope for former Concert Bureau business manager. the semester as he guaranteed that there will "We just don't have the facilities." He poin- be a concert. ted to the condition of the gym as the main reason and explained that any slight profit "We're still waiting and looking for made on any of the concerts went for adver- possibilities," he said. "There are some ar- tising, office espenses and wiring of the gym tists available, but we would like to do a big for sound. Before going under, performances show—if not, then twu small shows. We'll just have lo re-examine our priorities if bv Blood, Sweat ami Tears, The Chamber v Mailrl nothing comes up." Brothers, Vanilla Fudge, The Four Tops, 10.THE RAM-THURSDAY. MARCH 15.1984 For The Bird SERVING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SINCE 19IS es, you read the by-line correctly—a faculty the small of John Breunig Editor-in-Chief member confessing to an addiction, a meta- whose •drap yw
Welcome back to Fordham. Father O'Hare. Best of luck for the years to come. They will certainly be among the most challenging in the University's history because Fordham appears to I Jersey be at a crossroad. While still an important concern, the University's attention is no longer wholly devoted to financial stability, as it was when Rev. James Finlay, S.J. took over. For- dham seems ready for new leadership, one that will invigorate the University academically, strengthen it spiritually and extend its influence in the 80s. our years ago I was first called that magical believe it is my duty todefi name of senior, only I was a senior in high school, Much of New Urwy i) Presenting a laundry list is not a pleasant way to greet someone, and that is not what is in- Fa time when the most popular question people where I live, Emcr-on, hast tended here. \ ou undoubted!} have vour own ideas as to how this University should be run and would ask you was not, '"What are you doing next town, yet has the ad\; we wish uiu every success in implementing them. However, now might be an appropriate time year?" but, "What college are you going to?" City. Emerson, like many to to take stock of what students bdieve are Fordham's current concerns. At one of these discussions. I announced that I surrounded by factories, One issue is a continuing need to maintain and enhance programs that develop the com- wanted to eo to Fordham. From the looks on mv lawm. People in '.he town km munications skills and analv tical abilities of Fordham students. Too often undergraduates un- together at picnic> and s critically accept academic and administrative authority. Strengthening Fordham's liberal arts school, m> friendi .iiidi laugl tradition must also be coupled w ith increasing the technical sophistication of students, so they mosphere of Emeron. Now and I am glad that ! had iheo will have the tools to deal with an increasingly computerized world. Viewpoint this New Jersey tow There is a growing concern over the adequacy of student support services. Health care and But New Jersey doesii' Counseling Center services need to be substantially upgraded to meet the needs of a growing Traveling we
Graphic by John McShea provizations, from the haunting harshness of a red- work" list (dangerous to compile at 55 mph!', a New tailed Hawk's "Kee-ehr!" to the distant softness of the York State list, a county list, a year list, and on and Barred Owl's "Who cooks for you?," from the on. For some birders, enlarging the list becomes the raucous notes of the Blue Jay to the wispy trilling of a primary motivation for birding. But if you yield to the Yellow-rumped Warbler. Noise turns to sound, sound natural growth of the addiction, the excitement of the light bulb—Thomas Alva Edison. Edison's library turns to song, and song becomes the familiar greeting listing soon pales as you realize that these airy contains many originals and replicas of his inventions, of a bird recognized before your eyes have found it. creatures have lives with a rhythm synchronized with such as the first tin foil photograph, early incandescent Accompanying these solo performances, the music of nature and hence are both prophets and celebrants of lamps, generators, and the first motion picture nature pours into your consciousness, to become an the seasons. camera. ever-present background of beauty even in the midst February is no longer the dreariest month of the The history of the United Slates itself can be seen of the cacaphony of city-sound. year but the month the ducks, returning to their Arctic in New Jersey. One of the thirteen original colonies, As you learn to recognize and identify the local breeding grounds, stop for a respite on local lakes, General George Washington iwicc made his winter species, the temptation to "list" is irresistable. In ad- rivers and ponds and declare in the brilliance of their ce 1 call home. quarters at Morristown, New Jersey. More than 100 dition to a life list, you find yourself keeping a ential. The town battles were fought, in the Mate, including the famous backyard list, a Fordham campus list, a "driving to Continued on page 16 dliness of a small surprise attack at Trenton after Washington and his S near New York troops crossed the Delaware. The state is referred to as this area, is not "The armpit of the nation" but was twice the capital rks and well-kept trie nation. Congress met in Princeton in 1783 and in i other and gather Trenton in 1784. les. While in high Letters to the Editor Speaking of Princeton, the Ivy League University the small town at- that was established there was one of the teams that •ciate this quality, played in the first formal collegiate football game. The niiy to grow up in other team in that historic game came from another together and have many close friends, both straight Jersey institution, Rutgers, which beat Princeton six and gay, who love us both because of the things we contain suburbs. goals to four in 1869. Rutgers was founded in 1809 un- are, not in spite of them. take you through der the name of Queens College and was renamed 1 still have to conquer the battle of "coming e warnings of deer Rutgers in 1825 as a land grant college. In addition lo Inspired out" to my parents, which is likely to test my ikes and ski.areas, the museums, Rutgers also contains a living forest strength a great deal, but I'll only make it through it as much as native laboratory called the William L. Hulcheson Memorial if I don't make excuses for myself. By writing your To the Editor: •iatc this area with Forest. This 65-acre tract is what remains of the woods letter, you've taken that step, and you should be "Viewpoint" with Patrick Doe (The Ram, Midwest and New that once had covered the eastern section of North very proud of yourself. 1, along with many others Feb. 9, 1984) has moved me to write my first letter toll-kept-plots with America. who read your letter, respect you for the courage to any editor. I am a recent Fordham College alum- ives western New Princeton University was originally founded in you had to write your letter. nus who graduated during the late 1970s, and 1, est. The winding Elizabeth as the:College of New Jersey in 1746 and Patrick, by submitting your article to The too, am gay. 1, like Patrick Doe, have withheld my ppalachian moun- moved to Princeton in 1756. The University is situated Ram, you've turned the tables quite a bit. You pay name, and it makes me sick to do so. However, I mote areas-in New over 2,500 acres* none of which contain any factories. a good deal of money to be educated at Fordham am a well-known alumnus still very involved in University. I believe that the statement you made Instead, the acres hold numerous and prestigious College activities, and the repercussions of has begun a very valuable educational process for Jersey's famous museums, libraries, and research centers. "coming out" through The Ram would be more the University and its students that money could the public. Begln- North of these two universities is a city called than 1 could deal with. Paterson. White many people outside of New Jersey never buy. ciober, the Garden Patrick, just a few comments: consider Paterson to be a run-down urban ghetto, they Name withheld license plates from 1) I don't feel sorry for you, but 1 am very do not realize that part of this city has been designated LI U people planning sorry that you're having a tough time. Fordham is a a national historic landmark, Because of Paterson's Editor's Note: t.i weekend, at the tough place to express your sexual identity. But 1 waterfalls, called the Oreat Falls, Paterson was Due to a production error, the following letter think you can take some comfort in understanding designed as an industrial city. The idea was conceived appeared in last week's Ram with a paragraph from pels these people. It .-that Fordham is a tough place to express any sexual by Alexander Hamilton, with factories designed by another letter to the editor. We regret the mistake, Iiailarly.theonesat identity. Pierre L'Enfant, city planner of Washington, D.C. and reprint the letter in its original form, with JiCity, Seaside, and 1 enjoyed my four years at Fordham and Remnants of these mills include the Rogers apologies to our readers and Fr. Ettlinger. liaurantw'on these learned a great deal. However, the Catholic |immer food, from . Locomotive Erecting Shop and the Iva'nhoe Paper tradition has taught us subliminally that sex is sinful i and taeos in bet- Mill. and even worse if you enjoy it. This influence can't wit waterJaffy^also There are many other historic and scenic sites in help but create individuals with unhealthy attitudes pinging fcQm the in- New Jersey. If there weren't, no one would live there toward their sexuality. The abuse you've been Concerned .« prise are situated of visit it. Every time I have gone home from Ford- through isn't because students are uncomfortable •for attractions that ham, the George Washington going west has always with your /itwiosexuality; instead, they are uncom- To the Editor: pc you,-depending been packed with cars bearing New York and Connec- fortable with their own sexuality. You have a sexual Since The Ram reaches a large portion of the a|losee ticut license plates. Undoubtedly, these out-of-staters identity, and you've made it clear; thus, as you've Fordham community, I would like to use your ser- p and M'c^rntval are going to New Jersey to shop. Although New noted yourself, you've invaded their security. vices, if I may, to voice a serious concern. As 1 don't waliconthe Yorkers like to criticize New Jersey for its abundance 2) Fordham is not a microcosm of the "real write, I have before me a poster advertising a lec- of malls, that doesn't stop them from using them or world." Outside of Fordham, you will meet many ture on "The Holocaust andthe Rise of Fascism." of from taking advantage of tax-free clothes shopping. people who have very healthy attitudes toward sex. It has been "adorned" with a swastika and the alks , '• . The Giants and the Nets made the trek to New You will meet people who understand that sex is a word "YES" next to the word "Fascism." Such leave rr and Jersey, and now the Jets will follow them. Sports- meaningful and wonderful way to express your love graffiti represent, at the least, extreme writers Clahtied.the move to New Jersey would hurt with a special person and that the intention is what thoughtlessness and stupidity. At the worst, they ,' ,(icket sales for the Jets, but .seasonal ticket sales have is most important, and not the ses of the special are the product of a warped mind, whose values . actually increased. partner. have nothing in common with the intellectual and line, Yes, New Jersey docs contain smelly factories and As you've mentioned, you've obviously met spiritual principles professed by Fordham Univer- sity. This kind of action causes pain, not only of 'lie entir&-arca,has • hazardous waste Sites, as docs almost every other state some people like this—your close friends. These Jewish people and to all who had relatives or frien- l , in the nation including New Jersey's neighbors. But relationships can help carry you through much of ds in World War II, but also to anyone who read type of hoiises New Jersey contains much moie than that. It is the this abuse you've received, and you should really possesses a modicum of intelligence and human •Street and the fink gJainour of Atlantic City and the naturalistic simplicity value these friendships. decency. Let us hope that this type of vandalism presents the."wcd- Of the Delaware Water Gap. li is a mixture of many 3) Finally, I wish you much happiness. 1 per- was clone by an outsider, not by a member of the JTo tour these Vic- things with touches of history. II has contributed much sonally consider myself most fortunate. 1 met Fordham community; and let us pray that our eyes I visitors can take a someone several years ago who has made me very to the growth of this nation and certainly doesn't will not be polluted again by such filth. 1» addition,.a Vic- deserve to be called an "armpit" for its efforts. Try happy and who also helped convince me to write y year in October. visiting New Jersey instead of criticizing it. You will this letter. We are both successful business (Jcrard II. Kttlinfter, S.J. |«1 to the shore aica. find out that New Jersey definitely does have it. executives, and our respective staffs arc aware of Professor | lo West Orange, Ellen McClure, a senior majoring in Com- and accept our relationship. We share a home Theology Department IWalory of the man itnmicalions, was news editor o/Thc Ram/or Volume ""i the invention of 65. \ 12/THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984
Hotel New Hampshire: Juvenile Mockery
by Jeff Kapsis In John Jrving's 1981 novel The Hotel New Hampshire, the eldest child of the Berry family is named Frank because "that was what they would always be to each other and to the family: 'frank'." Recently director- screenwriter Tony Richardson's film based on Irving's book arrived in town. In keeping with the spirit of the phenomenal bestseller, let us be frank about the movie—Hotel— it awash in character and personality. The men, a woman and child suddenly perishing mance stands out, but the rest of the charac- stinks. Berry family and the related eccentrics are in a plane crash, gun fire, blindness, ters are hopelessly miscast and carelessly ac- For those who know and love the book, comprehensible there, but when they are numerous temper tantrums, a lesbian ted. Probably the most unbelievable moment this movie will be especially painful, for it simply thrown at us in a movie without any wearing a bear suit, and a sadistic in this tiresome film occurs when Nastassja makes a sad and juvenile mockery of the depth, development, or chastening of color, photographer, who, along with some other Kinski, who plays the aforementioned lesbian scope and wisdom of Irving's novel. For they self-destruct. characters straight out of the Port Authority in the bear suit, gets upset because the lkrry those who haven't read The Hotel New family is "beautiful" and she isn't] No dice, Hampshire, I defy any one o( you to make guys; just mussing up her hair a little won't sense of this film. do the trick. For the record, Beau Hridra, The unending problems of this unfor- Hotel comes across as a high-budget exploitation flick, a Rob Lowe, and Jodie Foster are involved in tunate movie begin with Richardson's ap- movie that will perhaps be giggled at by a few pubescent this, too, but their mediocre performances proach. He attempts to cram Irving's entire junior high schoolers and, hopefully, never be heard from can't save it. saga into 110 minutes, and the resulting mess Hotel comes across as a high-budget e\- is worthy of Macbeth: "a sound and fury, again. ploitation flick, a movie that will perhaps K- signifying nothing." giggled at by a few pubescent junior \\k\\ Two years ago, director George Roy Hill schoolers and, hopefully, never be heard captured the essence of Irving's previous As" the film unreels, we are left spinning Bus Terminal, is involved in a plot to blow up from again. sprawling bestseller, The World According as the Berry family flails through crisis after the Vienna Opera House. Any Value these Hotel is even more depressing when you To Garp, into a much longer film that made labored crisis. Like the book, the movie has elements had in the book is cancelled out think of what a beautiful film Alan J. I'akula major cuts in the book, but at least made sen- no story as such: it chronicles the life of an here, for they suffocate each other in a frenzy made out of William Styron's towering 1979 se as a movie. Not so this time for Richar- eccentric family who own and operate a series of constant action and close juxtaposition. novel Sophie's Choice. Turning a mon- dson's Hotel. Instead of fashioning a film, of hotels, first in New Hampshire and then in And it's all sophomorically out of control strously huge book into a coherent movie aw Richardson has merely compressed the action Vienna. It concentrates on the kids' thanks to the lack of plot or structure. be done: it just takes care and intelligence. highlights of the novel without providing any adolescent years: they're a kind of unmusical The performances don't help; they are Both are lacking in the new movie, The Hold opportunity for us to get to know the Berry Partridge family and, in the movie, not uniformly wooden and lifeless, except in the New Hampshire, not to be confused with (he family except as a depraved and perverted nearly as compelling. case of Anita Morris, formerly of Broad- book. Better to buy the novel at $3.95 than IO band of hyperactive and unbalanced people. Among other treats, Hotel offers a way's Nine. Here she plays Rhonda R.ay, a throw away five dollars on the movie, That's too bad, because Irving's book is brutal gang rape, the heart attacks of two old comically indiscreet waitress. Her perfor- destined to one of the year's 10 worst.
Off-Broadway Bailord
by David Kiley audience. Kaye Ballard, known to our TV The mood of the show runs from sen- generation as the loudmouth mother from timental to satirical. Ballard describes her the series Moihers-in-Law, is proving in the grandmother with adoration in a Danny off-Broadway show, Hey, Ma... Kaye Saks-Jerry Goldberg melody, "Nana," and Ballard, that she is an overlooked stage caricatures singer Sophie Tucker. talent. It is difficult to point out flaws in Hey, "I made it" seems to be the message Ma or in Ballard's performance. It may be, Ballard delivers in her one-woman show. however, that a theater is not the appropriate Though the title alludes to the fact that her setting for a career retrospective such as this. mother had discouraged her when she left There are theatrical qualities in the total Ohio for Hollywood, Ballard seems to want production, but this type of show may be bet- to say to the whole world that she has talent. ter suited to a supper club in Manhattan In Beginning with her Italian upbringing in parts of the show, Ballard flashes buck to ilu Ohio, the audience is invited to spend belter clubs she performed in when roles for In1' -11 than 90 minutes with Ballard in her Broadway were scarce. It is ironic. I'oi1 ~M livingitioin as she leafs through her scrap- seems to want to say in Hey, Ma that sin11- book with pride. more than just a club performer. Howe1, IT Set to the mostly original score of David the show belongs in a club. Levy and Leslie Kberhard, Ballard tells and It is wonderful to see Dallard in • 4 sings her story. And because of the vividness production where she can showcase w of her vocal style, and the warmth of her comic and vocal talent. However, lierelloit personality, one may gel the sensation of may have been better served had she wi incn looking at her career through a nickelodeon. traditional type of musical. Hvy, Mu is full(1 good intentions as it blends music, corned; We are taken to auditions night clubs, and nostalgia together with the animated pei and hotel rooms and arc balteieil with names sonality of Ballard. The final product i- of performers thai she has cither worked with show which calls attention to a gifted pe or idolized, until she settles on the performer former. that she seems to have respected the most. If Hey. Ma were playing in asuppi-rdn During part of the story Hallard docs a that served a good steak, it would be one " striking impersonation of Judy Garland, the hottest tickets in the city. Despite a liv-1 singing "You Made Me Love You," prom- performance, it is misplaced in '" pting an exuberant respoii.se from the Promenade Theatre off- Broadway. THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984/13 Against All Odds: Misdirected Mess
by David Kiley It appears that Hollywood is running out of originality faster than it is running out of appealing scripts. Columbia Pictures' newest release, Against All Odds, is a clear example of what happens when movie makers of the 80s try to reach back to the 40s to capture the intrigue and mystery that late- movie watchers revel in, and fail. Director Taylor Hackford is like a chqf trying to reinvent the quiche by combining the recipes of a dozen different quiches. Whal you end up with is a quiche that is not only unoriginal, but has no character at all. Against All Odds is a misdirected suspense yarn that tries to borrow from the success of the "noir" film style of the 1940s with its characteristic shadowy photography and narrative flow. The film revolves around the dealings of a lew people who are bound by a thread of professional football gambling. Jeff Bridges, as Terry, is an iron- pumping football player who is involved in gambling with James Woods (Jake), a night- club owner and bookmaker. In addition to their unethical gambling practices, these two men are also bound by a common passion for Jessie, a rich heiress played by Rachel Ward. Jake has hired Terry to find the missing time. The problem with both is that the em- Jessie without anticipating that Terry will fall Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward fail maker. Nevertheless, Hackford does not phasis is on the wrong element. If the in love with her. to beat the odds in Taylor Hack- seem to define a style of directing. In all three producers of Against All Odds had worked films, he has borrowed elements of other To add a further twist, Jessie is the harder to make a movie with a sense of ford's newest film. daughter of Mrs. Wyler, the owner of the styles and methods, without introducing a definition and chronos, rather than trying to work which could be termed "a Hackford Los Angeles team for which Terry plays. This transplant an older and dated style of direc- seedy little plot is then complicated by film." tion, they would have made something better director. That is, one with little artistic con- unethical real estate dealings and murder. This seems to be in keeping with the than the closely-sewn quilt that is Against All science. He has proved to be a successful box There is no end to the plot development "coat-tail" method of movie making, which Odds. office director. After his directing debut in in Against All Odds. "Development" implies calls for the rehashing of old and successful As for Taylor Hackford, he is quickly The Idolmaker, he went on to make An Of- that there will be a climax that is part of an ideas, rather than daring to invent something gaining the reputation for being a producer's ficer and A Gentleman, a huge money overriding continuity, a quality that is original. woefully absent in this patchwork drama. Jeff Bridges is one of those actors you wish was better. It would be somewhat of a conciliation if he was just a victim of a series of poor scripts. The truth is that Bridges does not seem to be able to bring much to a film. He takes a straightforward, uncomplicated approach to his character that become tiresome. He is virtually the same character here that he was in films such as Somebody Killed Her Husband and Winter Kills. James Woods, who is the epitome of the reptilian actor, combining the personality of Peter Lorre and the icy facial features of Leonard Nimoy, is more than convincing as the slimy bookie that has his digs into Jeff Bridges. Woods is quickly emerging as one of the finest character actors to appear in a long time. An example of where this movie fails, by imposing purely commercial motives, is in the casting of Rachel Ward. Ms. Ward is un- deniably beautiful and exhibits a pronounced quality of erotica. This and the fact that she is of British origin is supposed to be a criterion for success. The truth is, as visually appealing as she is, Ms. Ward brings almost nothing to her character. Jane Greer, who plays Jessie's mother, had the same part as Ward in Out of the Past, an earlier film upon which Against All Odds\s loosely based. Ms. Greer's rendering of the character in the earlier film is as riveting as her portrayal in this film. Solid supporting performances arc given by Alex Karras, Richard Widmark and Unmasked Swoozic Kurtz. It is somewhat gratifying to watch Widmark and Greer, two seasoned and complete actors, give some redemption by Billy Bollotino newest video, "All Hell's Breakin' Loose." with sidepipes spewing smoke and a front to this otherwise lackluster effort by director The make up is gone and so are Ace However, the songs that drew the biggest gun which shot out whenever one of the Taylor Hackford and producer Jerry Bick. Frehley and Peter Criss, but Kiss is still Kiss. ovations were old favorites such as "Cold massive on stage bombs went off. Although One hopes that Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward They proved it last Friday night before a Gin," "Love Gun," and "Firehouse," he lacks Criss' monstrous drum set, Carr's might have learned something by working soldout crowd at Radio City Music Hall. The during which Gene Simmons did his solo was good enough to draw the biggest with such consummate actors as these. concert was the band's first hometown per- traditional fire breathing act. ovation of the four band members. Carr even managed to sing exactly like Criss during the Technically, the film is striking. If formance since 1980. All four members of the band perfor- band's finale, "Black Diamond." nothing else, Hackford has been able to life As the stage lights went on, an exuberant med solos throughout the evening, but the most impressive were by newcomers Vinnie the lighting techniques of the noir style to Paul Stanley ran out and announced, "This Immediately after they went off, a sea of Vincent and Eric Carr. Vincent, who has had give the film the prelention of being impor- is our hometown, and we're going to kill lighters lit up in the audience, along with the the difficult task of replacing lead guitarist chant. "We want Kiss." The veteran group tant. Early on, (he story is taken to Mexico, you." That they did as Kiss blasted into an Ace Frehley proved himself during a solo that returned for an encore and performed their where Bridges searches for Ms. Ward. Mere, explosive set opening with "Creatures of the would have rivaled any one of Frehley's. latest hit "Lick It Up," followed by their a few sequences exhibit sonic genuine effort Night." The crowd cheered wildly as Kiss Although Vincent lacks Frehley's gimmicks long-standing anthem "Rock and Roll All to impress the audience with strong followed up with a classic from the old days, and showmanship, he looks and acts enough Night." The band played for an hour and a cinematography. Bridges is followed under "Detroit Rock City." like him on stage to 111 in with the group. half and everyone went away raving about lhe hot Mexican sun, and the message is con- The concert consisted of material from The same applies for Peter Criss' the concert. veyed that the heat is really on him. their two most recent albums, and the crowd replacement Eric Carr, who has been with the All in all, Kiss put on a spectacular To revert back to a food analogy. responded enthusiastically to songs like "1 hand for almost four years. Can's drum set show. That is one thing that nobody has ever Against All Odds is somewhat like going into Love It Loud," "Young and Wasted," was mounted on a revolving tank, complete denied them of and never will. a beautifully decorated restaurant where the "Gimme More," and the song I mm then- food is had and the wine is opened before its 14/THE RAM/THURSDAY, MXRCH15,1984 Pasa, New York? by Andrew Mola
WHUIWHAT WHERE WHEN INFO Mink DeVille The Ritz March 16 254-2880 11th Street between 3rd and 4th avenues
Eurythmics The Ritz March 27-29 254-2880
UB4O Roseland March 16 254-2880 52nd Street and Broadway
Judas Priest Meadowlands Arena March 23 977-9020
Dr. Demento/"Weird" Al The Chance March 19 914- Yankovic 6 Crannel Street 473-7996 Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Johnny Winter The Chance March 23 914- 473-7996
John Denver Radio City Music Hall March 29-31 977-9020 i 1200 Avenue of Americas
Duran Duran Madison Square Garden March 19-21 977-9020 Penn Plaza
James Brown Lone Star Cafe March 22 242-1664 Fifth Avenue & 13th Street ••••
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STEPHEN KING'S "CHILDREN OF THE CORN" t you want an enjoyable night out and help benefit a good cause at the starring PETER HORTON LINDA HAMILTON same time, you should check out April 14th at the Lehman Center IConcert Hall. This will mark the return of Bronx-born comic Robert Screenplay by GEORGE GOLDSMITH Klein to his hometown stage. His performance will benefit the Riverdale Based upon the story by STEPHEN KING Music by JONATHAN ELIAS YW-YMCA building fund. Ticket prices range from $15 to $10 and can be purchased at the Lehman Center Box Office or by calling 960-8833... This Executive Producers EARL GLICK CHARLES J. WEBER Week at Cinevents: Wednesday, March 28, M.G.M. classic Singin' in the produced by DONALD P BORCHERSand TERRENCE KIRBY Rain at 8 p.m. and on Thursday, March 29, the more recent Never Say Never Again presented at 10:30 a.m., 8 and 10:30p.m.... What do you get Directed by FRITZ KIERSCH NEW WORLD PICTURES when you cross two cinema producers with a Broadway producer. Well, in |Read the Signet Paperback | Prints from CFI this case, Warner Brothers' Richard Zanuck and David Brown, whose Soundtrack album available RESTRICTED lnc. combined talents have produced Jaws, The Sting and The Verdict, will onVarese Sarabandc Records UNDER 17 REOUIRESACCGMPANYING team with 42nd Street's producer David Merrick for Warner Brothers's PARENT OB ADULT GUARDIAN © 1984 NEW W0K1.0 I'ICTUKF.5 R Dead Solid Perfect, which is set for release in the fall... A word to the wise. If you're going to throw away $4.50 on a movie this weekend, take a look at Splash. The film is extremely funny and witty, well worth the ticket price. Look for The Ram's review of Splash in our next issue... M.T.V. STARTS FRIDAY March 16th Hot Videos (based on airplay); "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"-Cyndi Lauper, "Nobody Told Me"-JohnLennon, "1 Want A New Drug"-Hucy Lewis and The News, "Footloose"-Kenny Loggins, and "So Bad"-Paul at a theatre near you McCartney. THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984/15 Lincoln Center BROADWAY'S AWARD WINNING MUSICAL Production Glitters
by Chris Giglio the relationship of two older Berliners, When I set out last Monday night to see Fraulein Schneider and Herr Shultz. Perhaps a performance of Cabaret at Lincoln Center, one of the most prominent characters in the I expected to quietly enter the Pope cast is the Master of Ceremonies, who enter- Auditorium and find a seat. 1 was wrong. tains the audience, while, at the same time, What greeted me when I entered the acting as a narrator who ushers the drama auditorium was not a mundane theater, but along. the festive, bustling "Kit Kat Klub," com- In the first act, the Master of plete with bright lights and cabaret tables. Ceremonies, played by Jim Burke, coaxes the There were a host of waiters, dressed in black audience to forget their troubles with the and white, ushering glasses of wine to rousing song "Whilkomen" or welcome. audience members. Through great Shortly, the cast of "Kit Kat" women and imagination, the musical had begun long waiters break into a fabulous song and dance before the first act. Right from the start this that culminates with high kicks and waiters production engulfed the audience and did not even dancing on the cabaret tables. let it go until the last note was played. Burke is superb—his portrayal of the "Cabaret's great triumph as a thea- emcee was both inviting and macabre. In the trical work is that it envelops this Set in Berlin, Germany (circa 1930), with role of Schneider, Maryann Towne gives a disturbing and turbulent, yet impor- the advent of Nazism looming in the not too strong performance in a part including both /is distant future, the story line deals with funny and sad songs. She makes that tran- iMusical Direction by tant, era in one brilliant musical. human emotions: feelings of love, freedom, sition beautifully, resulting in a most convin- I Robert Pace tolerance, and bewilderment, Two relation- cing portrayal of the aging Fraulein. Her ships unfold in the play. The first is the work is complemented by the fine perfor- romance between a young American writer, mance of John Scurti as the grocer who cour- Bowles, gave nothing less than a stellar per- do an imitation of Liza Minnelli, who made Clifford Bradshaw, and English nightclub ts her. formance in the role the entire show revolves the role famous. Her last number in the show singer, Sally Bowles. This is paralleled with Julie White, as cabaret dancer Sally around. While appearing strong-willed and is the title song "Cabaret," and her version vivacious, Bowles does fall in love with the of this was riveting, making it a show- unsuspecting Bradshaw. However, their stopper. relationship is only to be cracked open by the Cabaret's great triumph as a theatrical political and social changes that were oc- work is that it envelops this disturbing and Open Mike Night curring. turbulent, yet important, era in one brilliant Although not in the original stage musical. The entire show is chock-filled with production, the song "Maybe This Time" talent. It is reflected everywhere: in the ac- byBobDeNisi had no trouble in captivating the audience provided White with the vehicle that she tors, dancers, and the stunning set. But don't With mid-terms in our midst, The Other ' with her great voice and her rendition of needed to show her talents as a singer. Her be fooled by all of the glitter and Place provided just the right atmosphere to Christopher Cross' "Run Like the Wind." voice was at times frail, but it grew with an glamour—there is serious drama, too. ease the tension with an Open Mike Night, Constantino demonstrated outstanding vocal energy that, at the end of this song, pierced I urge all to go and see this fine produc- The attendance was impressive as the mastery and showed that she had great poise everyone's heart. Another pleasing quality tion that our downtown neighbors have latecomers found themselves walking into in a rendition of "If." about White was that she played the role with provided, but you'd better hurry—it closes standing room only. The last act on the card, The Daily Blues feeling and did not just get up on stage and on Saturday, March 17. Pat Sullivan put on the first performan- Band, was extremely worthy of mention. In- ce, playing the piano and singing. "Celluloid spired by the sounds of Muddy Waters and Heroes," by The Kinks, and an original piece Chuck Berry, the band (composed of Ted "The Farewell Song." Danny Driscoll was Graidana, Chris Roach and Brian Kluepfel) up next at the piano with two original songs rocked TOP to the rafters, with their ren- that were performed well. "Judas" and "Lit- ditions of Berry's "Johnny B. Goode," and tle Men" were very philosophical in their the Troggs' "Wild Thing." Said band mem- lyrics ("... 1 have so many little men in ber Kluepfel, "If we could do one thing to ALL me."), yet the songs went over extremely change Fordham, we would put a statue of WlARMACy.PRpGRAMS well. Chuck Berry on Edwards Parade." To which drummer Chris Roach added, "Yeah, and Some other acts included performances paint it purple." by Jo Ann Longobardi, Elizabeth DeNice, Lisa Aifar, Wild Blue and Panama Jack, So, despite some technical problems and Ann Constantino, and the Daily Blues Band. a late start, Open Mike Night was more than Of these acts I especially liked three. Aifar a success.
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by Paul Guido «* One cannot be anything but optimistic when discussing the chances of the Fordham men's tennis team this spring season. When a team returns all of its starters from a squad that won 12 of 15 games, an excellent season is almost guaranteed. The team is coming off a successful fall season, including a victory in the Metro Atlantic Conference championships, and is naturally confident. "We have a chance to be undefeated," said team member Tim Goley. It is not confidence alone that wins ten- nis matches. The main strength for the Rams is the number of quality players on the roster. "We have a lot of depth, which makes for a winning team," said Head Coach Bob Hawthorn. Depth is the factor that makes Fordham the good team that it is. When Fordham can capture victories consistently with the fourth through sixth "players, then the opposing W J *** "** -*^ - •- —•^^"••Mmmi *^ through on their journey to the Southern Hemisphere, no longer dressed in gay breeding colors but in drab fFor The Birds olives and browns—looking almost alike and straining your identification skills to the limit. The Hawks head south as well, but their passage sparks a new Continued from page 11 fascination in the maturing birder, and you join the Breeding plumage and courtship that Spring will come hundreds of volunteer Hawk watchers atop mountains as inevitably as their annual visit. The Mergansers on across the Northeast. You spend what free time you the Hudson, the Brants at Jamaica Bay, the Buf- can garner from the demands of your vocation in fleheads on the ponds of the Bronx Zoo assure you of counting and recording the species and numbers of in- the rebirth of the sun and its warmth. dividual raptors as they traverse the brilliant blue of the autumn sky. Why? What point is there in counting February yields to March, and the local breeders Pepperpecks, barely visible with binoculars, much less return from their wintering grounds to the south: the to the naked eye? One motivation is always the dream Pintails, the green- and blue-winged Teal, the brillian- that this year you'll hit the "big day," the day the tly marked Wood Ducks, plus the locally common, broad-winged Hawks—in groups of thousands—turn early arriving Orackles, Robins, and red-winged the sky into an ocean of Hawks. But another Blackbirds. April brings the leading edge of the song motivation operates as well. The Hawk perches atop bird migration: the Kinglets, Thrushes, Wrens and the food chain, and its fall population reflects the their fellow travelers. Snipe begin their spectacular health of the environment which nourishes your own mating flights at dusk; Grouse drum in the depths of life. Hawk watching is a way of experiencing firsthand the woods; Swallows and Swifts spin the traceries of "How goes it with the earth." their darting flight in the skies again. May brings the The same September to November span brings the with the rhythms which lie deep within your being, year's orgy: the Warbler migration, the possibility of northern Ducks and Geese south as well; their distant, rhythms often destroyed by the jarring artificiality ot seeing 120 species on a single day, the excitement of a eerie honking sounding the funeral bell of Indian life in this concrete, brick, and macadam world whose rare sighting, and, above all, the full return of color Summer, and leads to the darker days of keeping the only time piece is the clock. Fordham, with its and song to woodland, field, and park. feeder well stocked with seed to help the wintering beautiful campus, is co-terminal with a natural univer- species survive their annual ordeal. The bone-chilling sity whose libraries and galleries are living creatures, cold of the Christmas Bird Count and the thrill of whose semesters are the cyclic seasons, whose classrooms are the paths between our academic "Beyond enriching your perception, a livid in- January's Eagle sightings bring the birder's liturgical year to a close. But, like the rest of life, winter is an classrooms, and whose classes are lessons in the terest in nature reunites you with you own ending which encloses a beginning, for February's enrichment of life. natural roots, with the rhythms which lie deep Ducks and Geese are not too far distant. They dot the Why are you cutting classes? Why do you ignore within your being..." Chesapeake, waiting for the first break in the ice to the trees next to Collins, being so rude as not even to spur their venture north. ask their names? Why do you miss the breathtaking Yes, it's an addiction, but a healthy one. As a arc of a Herring Gull's flight over Keating? Why June and July trade May's still neck and aching philosopher, 1 cannot help reflecting on what my avian haven't you noticed the Kestrel who nests each year back (it seems as though Warblers never venture closer "fixes" add to my life. As an educator, I cannot help under the eaves of Hughes? Why have you ignored the than the treetops!) for the quiet observation of avian reflecting on what birding, or any other form of nature torrent of song composed by the House Finches near nesting and breeding behavior. Birds become not study couldadd to your lives. 1 said earlier that birding Martyrs' Court, allowing it to go unheard, unap- merely beautiful objects but live creatures with biolo- teaches you to see, and I meant that quite literally. preciated? Why haven't you noticed that some of the gical urges and driver, like our own and complex ways What is observed by someone who can say only, campus squirrels are black and hence a rare color mor- of acting these out in the patterns of courtship and "There goes a bird" is just that—only a bird: a ph? Why do the floral candles of the horse chestnut parenting. While sitting on the edge of a pond or on a vaguely colored, vaguely defined shape darting trees in front of the Campus Center go uncelebrated? windfall in the depths of the woods or even on the through the field of vision. But when you can say, Why are you so caught up in the mechanics of your ar- steps of Keating, you can be drawn into (he larger pat- "There's a rose-breasted Grosbeak," you are now tifact world as to deprive yourself of the sensuous tern which is the natural world, feeling a sympathy and truly seeing the brilliant colors, the distinctive shape, richness of your real home in the natural world? community with all things living. the diagnostic flight pattern you have learned to ex- My answer to these questions, when the tedium of August marks a lull in the driving pace of the pect. Your ears can rejoice to the budding song of a clock-dominated worlds is too soul crushing to bear, is to watch birds. So the next time you see me peering in- avian summer, a lull enjoyed by bird and birder as House Wren even when it is almost drowned out by the 1 well. It is a time to shed old feathers to prepare for new sirens of Fordham Road. This sensory enrichment has to the top of a tree to see who the singer is, or feeding flights in either the avian air or the human mind, a come about because for you the natural world is now Collins' squirrels, don't say, "What's that crazy time to rest, to recoup, to renew for the storm of all filled with creatures who have names, creatures you philosopher doing?" but join me in discovering other migration: to the south for the birds, lo the city for the can recognize, creatures wln.ve lives you celebrate. forms of wisdom to love. birder. Beyond enriching your perception, a lived interest Dr. Elizabeth Kraus is a professor in the Philoso- Fall is spring in reverse! The warblers swarm in nature reunites you with your own natural roots, phy department and an avid "birder. " THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984/17 Lady Rams Set Sights On Perfect Season by Tony Tarullo "Maryland and Navy will probably be the With a strong fall seat.on behind them, toughest competition of the year because the women's tennis team now heads into they're unknown." fheir spring schedule in strong position to While the Lady Rams have never faced prove themselves as the best Division II team either Maryland or Navy, the rest of the in New York. With the start of their season schedule should provide little difficulty for more than two weeks away the squad is the club. "We have beaten all the other teams already looking toward an undefeated the last time we've faced them," said Junior record. Julie Tighe. The players are presently competing in a The Lady Rams posted a 23-2 record last tournament designed to set the seeding for Soccer Tunes Up Indoors year, while also capturing the Metro Atlantic the upcoming season. The top six seeds from Athletic Conference tournament en route to the fall (Julie Tighe, Elisa Frei, Sue Tully, by Chris Coyne Jamison. a third place showing in the New York State Maura Clancy, Patty VanTassel and Liz The soccer team is currently in the midst Lugris, commenting on Costantini's tournament. The third place finish in the DeCarvalho) will square off with the two of its indoor season, participating in select performance, said, "He was excellent. He state's Divisions I and II championships was finals of a qualifying tournament of those unseeded players. tournaments throughout the tri-state area. won the tournament for us." Once again, the highest among Division II schools, as Former soccer Ram Mark Lugris has Keith Loeffler, along with fullback Tom only Concordia College and Cornell Univer- As Julie Tighe commented with the taken on the coaching chores of the team, Filipovitz, provided the Rams excellent all sity, both Division I schools, placed above overall strength of the squad "the tour- the Fordham squad. which consists of approximately 10 players. around play throughout the tournament. nament may be the hardest competition we're going to face." The indoor season allows the players to get in Looking back at these two tournaments, The Lady Rams open the season with shape and work on some of their weaknesses. Lugris evaluated the team's performances as their only extended road trip, as they travel The club depth is bolstered by the exper- ience of the squad's seniors, VanTassel, cap- The Rams began their season by com- "a gradual progression." south to face the University of Maryland! tain Ellen Hanley and Donna Jackowski. peting in the high speed and exciting tour- The Rams are now looking ahead to this (March 31) and the United States Naval With the added boost of strong freshman nament held at Hartwick University. The Saturday's 16 team tournament in the Lom- Academy in Annapolis (April 1). The squad has their first home match the following day recruits the team strength lies not only in tournament features 16 of the finest teams bardi Center gym. L.I.U., St. Francis, against the Panthers of Adelphi College. their top seeded players, but also in the along the East Coast. Adelphi, and other quality teams will be They play eight additional matches before squad's depth. Although it was the first time the team coming to Fordham to compete for the grand closing out their season on the final day of "We have a bench that other schools has played together in more than two mon- prize. Lugris is very optimistic about Ford- April against Iona College. would envy," said Rooney, who summed up ths, they advanced to the quarter-finals ham's chances this weekend saying, "I really the coming season's expectations by saying, before being eliminated by a strong Colgate think we can win it. The team is just starting As Head Coach Pat Rooney noted, the "We just want 'to win everything this team. Brian Jamison played extraordinarily to gel and play excellent soccer." Maryland swing could hinder the team's season." well in goal, while Keith Loeffler was the After this weekend, the Rams will look chances for a perfect season, since team's main offensive threat. ahead to a tournament at the University of In the team's only other action so far, Connecticut in which 36 of the nation's most they captured the first place prize in the Tri- talented teams will compete. Although State Indoor Soccer Tournament held at Lugris sees Connecticut and George Mason Marist College. The Rams received superb as the favorites, he is again optimistic about goaltending from Otto Costantini. Costantini Fordham's chances saying, "We've been who is used primarily as a field player, had to working hard for it [the tournament], and I defend Fordham's goal due to the absence of think we can do well," Softball Faces Problems As Season ns by Diana Patulak The Rams' schedule is a tough one, with The struggle to achieve varsity status is the team competing against four of the eight not the only one the women's softball team is MAAC teams (varsity-ranked), as well as two faaing. Cold weather and a lack of gym time strong Boston clubs in Northeastern and have inhibited the Rams' chance to practice. Boston College (non-varsity). The chances of Fordham's first contest will be a scrim- the team turning varsity in time for the mage against Iona on March 26. The softball MAAC tournament is still very doubtful. season officially opens with a game against "We just want to play as well as possible New York Tech on the 28th. While the to again impress the administration and show women have been practicing since the end of them that we can play varsity," said Miller. January, it has not been enough. "We've only been allowed two hours a 44 week in the gym," commented club President A person is of more Pat Miller. "As a result, we've really been conditioning, because we have not had the ICELANDAIR IS STILL value than a world" time or place to conduct full practices. We are not as prepared as we should be, but, for what we've done, the team's looking good." YOUR BEST VALUE Despite this lack of practice lime, the learn, which had an 8-4 record last year, is looking pretty solid. Only a few players were TO EUROPE. lost from last season and those spots were quickly filled. According to Head Coach Tom LUXEMBOURG iXlassandro, the team's strengths arc defense RQUNDTRIPFROM: and pitching. "Maria Morris is our starting pitcher. 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'^ * Wia/555-lU12 (HI KH1 liilMii'i' IiHimlair n ft Please send me more information about your international com- A lack of power hitting is also a munity of THE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, weakness of the team. "We're not a power hitting team, and Name __ -Age. we shouldn't try to be," explained Delassan- (•Iro. "We are a slap style team. We have to Address go for the singles and do lots of running. We're going to have to be organized and City .State. .Zip. methodical." 1H/THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984 Trainer Jimmy Wilson: The Silver Fox by Joe Vinlone Maryanne Bilotti (podiatrist and former There are people in this world who go Lady Ram basketball player). In the long through life without a word said against run, the athletes benefit" them—the type of person who is genuinely The medical treatment is not restricted liked by most everyone he comes in contact to Fordham athletes alone. The door is with. Jim Wilson, the Head Trainer at Ford- always open for faculty, administrators and ham, fits that description to a "T". coaches, as well as regular students. "I'll take If ever there was a candidate for the care of anyone as long as they can walk to the "Good Neighbor Sam" award, Wilson is it. training room," Wilson laughed. "The type And that opinion is echoed by everyone who of feeling here is that anyone can come knows him. down. I try to make them feel at home. 1 The key, says Athletic Director David treat 'em like I would want my son or Rice, is that Wilson really cares about the daughter treated, and 1 tell that to my student athletes he is treating. "It's a pleasure to trainers." know that the treatment of onr athletes is in Being a member of the Fordham staff such good hands. Jim cares so much about for 17 years, it makes sense that Wilson their well being. He takes a personal interest would have had his share of problems at the and pride in every athlete." school. Coach Dewey agrees, "The only Wilson fills most every need there is for problem with Jim is that he's overworked," the Fordham athletes and administration, Dewey said, "He really is concerned, and he from fixing bumps and bruises to playing tries to give everyone his attention, but he's Father Confessor. only human." Dom McCormick, F'ordhain's scrappy Dave Rice agrees, "We're limited in our sophomore forward, is a familiar face in ability to treat every little thing as well as Wilson's training room. For him, Wilson's some other facilities. Jim tries to help presence was important during his freshman everyone he can, but, with the resources he year. "One thing that's great," McCormick has, he can't serve everyone. It's hard for said, "is thai Jim's always willing to listen to him to say no." any of your problems. Last year I had some Wilson sings a different tune. trouble adjusting to the long basketball "Problems? 1 don't have any season. I'd come down to the trainers room problems—besides getting old and a few gray an hour or so before a game or practice and hairs. Yep, the Silver Fox is getting up just talk. His optimistic outlook helps you. there." He's always looking to brighten things up. How old is he? "Ohhh. I don't have to Psychologically and spiritually, it gives you a tell you that," he said with mock prr.est. lift. He's just comforting to have around." "Okay, I'll be 50 in May," he winced, ad- One freshman who has gotten a lot of ding quickly, "but 1 feel like I'm 25. Being support from Wilson this year is Chris Ed- with the athletes keeps you young. 1 do my did in her first 17 years. 1 really don't spend wards, a basketball player who has been sit-ups every day and swing the leaded much time with my family, and I feel like hampered all season by the effects of knee baseball bat. There's nothing worse than a they've been cheated." His mood surgery last fall. "We nicknamed him Father fat trainer." brightened, "But, then I have the summers Fox," Edwards said jokingly, "because he's For Wilson, retirement is well down the off and they can't wait to gel rid of me." always hearing confessions. He's very easy road, but he has given the topic some Rice talked about how it feels to know "] look at him as a foundation. When going, always making a joke here and there thought. He misses the lost time spent away that Jim is just down the stairs from his of- things get rough and you need someone ID and that's important. If you're going down from his West Haven, Connecticut home and fice. "I look at him as a oundaiion. When talk to, you always know he's there. Ik to the trainer and he's yelling at you and then his family over the years, time which was things get rough and you need someone to seems to reach into his pocket and pull you go up to the court and the coaches are spent in the training room and on the road talk to you always know he's there. He seems out a magic potion. It's like being a good yelling at you, pretty soon it seems like to reach into his pocket and pull out a magic with the various teams. bartender. You expect to feel better after everyone is yelling at you. Jim realizes that "I wonder how many trainers have been potion. It's like being a good bartender. You when you're injured, you might be feeling divorced over the years," he said, his mood expect to feel better after talking to Jim." talking to Jim." down. He just tries to pick you up. It helps." turning serious. "In this business, you have Penders echoes Rice's sentiments, "Jim For his part, Wilson couldn't be happier to have an understanding wife. She can't loves the University, you can see that. with the role he serves. "I love it," he said, depend on me for friends. I even see more of They're gonna need three guys to replace him leaning back with a smile from his paper- my daughter (Nancy, a junior) now than I whenever he leaves." cluttered desk. "I'm doing what I want to do at the place 1 want to be. It's not like a fac- tory here. You get to be very close to the kids. 1 kid with them as freshmen to loosen 'cm up. I tell them, 'If I didn't kid with you, 1 wouldn't like you.' When they get to be up- perclassmen, 1 ease off on that kind of a thing, but we still stay close." Wilson has been cultivating these types of relationships since he came to the Univer- sity from Yale 17 years ago. That amount of time is a long period in one place for anyone, but Wilson is emphatic as to why he has stayed put. "The athletes," he said with a shrug. "That's the number one reason. The first day 1 walked in here—17 years ago when Johnny Bach hired me—I knew right away that it was me. I don't know exactly what it is about the place, but mostly it's the kids. There's nothing phony about them. I haven't found a bad one yet. A few strange ones, but no bad ones. They're full of the devil, but they're really good kids." Forming these types ' of personal relationships can be very time-consuming and one begins to wonder how he finds time to tend to the athletes' medical needs. But, a trip down to the Rose Hill Gymnasium training room provides the answer. When the afternoon practices roll around, Wilson kicks into high gear. While taping one basketball player's ankle, he jokes with a baseball player on the next table, at the same time casting a greeting over his shoulder to a person entering the room. He always seems to be doing several things at on- ce, and, after a while, you'd think that this would cause some problems. The key, though, according to Head Track Coach Tom Dewey, is his disposition. "Jim is ex- tremely, extremely pliable," Dewey said, searching for the right word. "There arc very few things that rattle him." Wilson's staff is a big help when dealing with the overflow, and he can'l say enough about them. "Whoever works down here has to really care about the kids They also have to love loidluun. I feel like it's important to surround mysell wilh educated people, like Vinnv I'orricelli (physical therapist) and THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 15,1984/19 Rice explained that he would suggest that more women's sports be established. He noted that the addition of women's softball as a MAAC team warrants immediate Waiting In The Wings priority. He want on to say, "In the MAAC overall, I think we're close to the top. It varies with each sport. We're in the upper ith Wednesday's announcement of half in support services in most sports. I'd Rev. Joseph O'Hare, S..I. as the like to address the ones where we are lower. W new President of Fordhani Univer- In women's basketball, for example, we have sity, every interest group on campus has to be to be more competitive." asking, "What are you going lo do for me, Prez?" Whether or not the President finds time to deal with these concerns depends heavily The chemistry department dreams of upon his interest in athletics. If he sees his new test tubes or a fresh batch of role solely as an administrator working within the confines of his office, the outlook may not be as bright as if he is an outgoing President with aims at sparking enthusiasm. On The Sidelines The President plays an important role in athletics," Tutein explained. "Attendance in athletic events is a big thing. He should come to the lockerroom after a game, not only with from an interview perspective. Athletes are a facet of the school function. A large percen- Michael Zuccarello tage of students are athletes." Rice has greater expectations from the new President. He feels that if Fordham is hydrochloric acid. The math department has Division III in football, it should look to im- visions of new slide rules dancing in their prove. heads. Housing must be hoping wall-to-wall carpeting will be top priority for the new "Overall, it was impossible to win on Tutein was more explicit. He walked to "That could mean elevation in President, or at least a few more boxes of our sports budget here. There were no full- the thick wooden doors of the Old Gym and Divisions," said Tutein. "There's always toilet paper and light bulbs. time assistant coaches. The basketball team gazed through the window at the Fordham that possibility. I think we can be a Lafayet- At least for the first year, O'Hare would used to be alloted tokens for the subway ride campus before saying, "You see that line. te-Lehigh-Bucknell type, an academic be best off using the old line, "Ask not what to Madison Square Garden. Now we have There's a line that separates this place from situation like the Ivy League schools." your University can do for you; ask what you things like meal money," Rice stated. the administration. We must join the demar- Athletics at the college level can be an can do for your University." Finlay's commitment to sports is well- cation line and bring the campus into one." important factor in publicity, fundraising, But hope and optimism abounds during documented. and enrollment. Penders feels that sports are periods of change. In 1976, that peanut far- Tutein said, "He hired a full-time crucial to student life in these three areas. mer from Plains, Georgia seemed like the coach, which means he does want the "I don't know too much about adver- saviour of the world. The athletic department program to grow." "There's a line that separates this place tising," Penders commented, "but I was is not expecting a 10,000-seat basketball em- Rice added, "Father Finlay has made a from the administration. We must join talking to an advertising guy last year. He porium or a football team with the scholar- lot of contributions, particularly to expan- the demarcation line and bring the told me we got $3.5 million worth of adver- ship money of a Texas or Nebraska, though. ding our women's sports. He is also respon- tising space for basketball alone. That's free One could term their attitude toward this sible for the increase of budget develop- campus into one.'' advertising money for the school." time of transition as one of "guarded op- ment." Penders cited DePaul as an example of timism." The basketball program's grosvth has what sports can do for a school. Head Football Coach O'Neil Tutein sees been partly due to Finluy's involvement. Il "Their basketball team started doing definite opportunity for athletics. was Finlay who met with Penders when the well, and, since 10 years ago, they've had five "Personally," he said, "1 hope for a six-year coach was contemplating a move Both coaches feel that the change in ad- times as many applications. It's not because President who is a little more conscious of his from Columbia to Fordham. ministration offers a great opportunity to fill they added a biology program, it's the suc- role in sports." "Behind the scenes, he [Finlayl was very the communication gap. A. closer relation- cess of their athletics. As long us a school Head Basketball Coach Tom Penders supportive. He's always been available to ship between the administration and the ath- keeps it in perspective, sports can do a lot," agrees. "Any time there is a change, there is talk to me ever since then," Penders ex- letic department would allow both parties to he suggested. opportunity," he said. plained. "Father Finlay has been very helpful be in touch with each other's needs. The transition should be complete by Athletic Director Dave Rice is hopeful to basketball, but it didn't always filter According to Rice, "I would hope he next semester. Only then will we discover that the new President will take a serious down. Communication is the key area for would want to find out what we're doinp. what course athletics will take in the future. look at sports at Fordhani, but he is quick to improvement there. They should try to He'll probably fact-find and come to me and If given the chance, O'Hare will find the right point out how far the athletic program has establish better communications from that ask, "Where are you? Where would you like answers when he says, "Ask what you can do come under Rev. James Finlay, S.J. level down to our level." to be?'" for your University." Fordham Flashes On To Ladv Ram standout Sharon Nast was pieviously undefeated Hoyas. named 10 the All-MAAC conference first The Squires captured the Activity team. The sophomore axcragetf 20 points League crown with a big win over All- per game, despite her team's last place County. All-County reached the finals by. finish. blowing out The Trims 63-35. The Squires Nast is joined by Katrina Fields and had an equally easy time of it with a 55-30 The Alison MartrisWv ot Fairfutd and Sherry rout of the Sixers. Levin and Janet Hounhan of Holy Cross. Former Ram soccer star Mark Lugris Minimi tan'i Sheila Tight was named is back on the Rose Hill campus. This Flavor of the Year, while FairfWd Coach time, however, his role is somewhat rever- Dl»ne Nolan was selected Coach of the sed, Lugris will inherit the coaching reigns Year. , of the newly-formed club sport of On the men's side, Ram Steve women's soccer. Lugris currently has NCAAs Sumach was named to the second team close to 30 women practicing during the All-MAAC squad. Teammates Dave week in the Lombard* Center. Roberson and Ton) Mtlnlosh were selec- Coach Bob Hawthorn has signed two Will Michael Jordan be able to lead his Tar- ted to the third team. new recruits for next year, Nagf Khan has heels to another national championship? 1 loan's Sieve Burtt was this season's been recruited to play squash, while Dan- Player of the Year, while his coach Pal ny Moslrungclu will be playing tennis next year for the Rams. Kennedy was Coach of the Year. The sports staff of The Ram, which did not fare too well with its First learn selections to the All- MAAC"squad include Manhattan's Super Bowl predictions, is back to try its hand at forecasting the Tim Cain, Laaalle's Ktil|»h lewis, St. national champion, dark horse team, and Player of the Year for Peter's Tommy Best, and Holy Cross' F.r- nie Floyd. college basketball. Army guard Kevin Houston was Number of votes in parenthesis selected Rookie of the Year in the MAAC. National Champion Dark Horse Player of the Year The Woody (jrinches completed a Georgetown (5) Purdue (2) Chris Mullin (4) perfect season with a victory over the New North Carolina (5) Oklahoma (1) Waymon Tisdale (4) Hall Helmets for tfie Intramural Basket- Kentucky (1) Temple (1) Michael Jordan (2) ball Championship on Monday night in Arkansas (1) Sam Perkins (1) the Lomburdi Center, Foul shooting and Maryland (1) strong outside shooting keyed the Grin-, Fresno State (1) dies' eighth victory in eight games this season. Wake Forest (1) The champions advanced to the Syracuse (1) finals by defeating Ound Master Moe and Duke (1) the Fun Bund) in the playoffs. The Now The voters included Michael Zuccarello, Jack Curry, Pete Birle, Hall Helmets reached the championship Jim Smith, Mike Sheridan, Diana Patulak, Tony Tarullo, Peter with victories over I he Maxincn and the Tosches, Paul Guido, Chris Covne, and John Giannone. 2&THE RAM THURSDAY, MARCH 1 5, 1984 Rams To Face Weber In NIT by Jack Cum The Fordham Rams began the season by State was ranked 19th in the United Press In- calling it a transition year. They have ternational poll midway through the season changed things so much they wound up after reeling off 10 consecutive victories. where they've been for the last three The team was looking forward to an year's—vn the National invitation Tour- NCAA bid, but they were upset in the semi- nament. finals of the Big Sky tournament by Nevada- "I think ;t is a great accomplishment," Reno. said Fordham Head Coach Tom Pendsrs. "We were surprised we didn't get in the Reaching the NIT was a remarkable NCAA by an at-large bid," said McCarthy. achievement for Fordham, but it may be a Despite not getting into the most case of mistaken identity when the Ram- step prestigious post-season tournament, the off the plane in Ogden, Utah to battle the Wildcats are pleased to be in the NIT. Wildcats of Weber State. "We are happy to be in ihe NIT," said Some people have said that Penders has McCarthy. "It's a viable alternative to ihe been doing it with mirrors this year, as he has NCAA." taken a team that lost four key seniors and Weber State will bring a talented team to guided them to a 19-14 record. the tournament. Randy Worster, a 6-7 junior forward, has been the team's most consistent player. The first team All-Conference selec- "Another trait which both share tion leads the team in scoring (11.7 ppg) and snared five rebounds a game. is a never-sav-die attitude.'' John Price, a 6-2 senior, is the floor leader for the 'Cats. Price was also a First Team All-Conference pick, as he paced the Against Weber State, Fordham may team in assists while scoring 10.6 ppg. think that they are looking in a mirror. Greg Jones completes Weber State's "ft seems to me that our teams play backcourt tandem and the 6-2 senior is the similar games," remarked ninth year Weber best defensive player on the squad. Jones State Head Coach Nei! McCarthy. plays the off-guard position, and he can hit "They're a very balanced club," said the outside jumper (10.1 ppg) or score inside Penders. "They have a similar style to ours." (3.8 rpg). He was an Honorable Mention All- Both teams are strong defensively with Conference performer. The Rams will be making their fourth consecutive NIT appearance. fine backcourt players that compliment each The final starting positions are filled by other well. The two squads possess balanced a pair of juniors (college transfers). Charles average 10.4 ppg and 6.8 rpg. The junior was basketballs which the NIT utilize. Th.* :;iay scoring attacks and the Wildcat's height ad- Carradine, a 6-3 junior forward made a an Honorable Mention All-Conference selec- not seem like it is a big factor, but :h-j :\ills vantage is offset by Fordham's quickness. healthy transition to college hoops, as he led tion. are known for being slippery and it -.::h !o Another trait which both share is a never-sav- the team in rebounding on the way to Weber State has strong bench support handle. die attitude. becoming a Second Team pick on the Big led by 6-8 forward Martin Nish and 6-1 guard "I think >f you asked any team that Sky's All-Star team. Carradine was the only Aaron McCarthy, the son of Head Coach This could prove lo be a hindr ;;;c- :or played us. they would say that Weber State starter who did not average in double figures tl Neil McCarthy. the Wildcats. Fordham, on the other uii.J, plays very hard," commented McCarthy. (9.4 ppg). The game will be played in Weber has been practicing with the balls all •-••:.,.. The Wildcats obviously play very hard Shawn Campbell is the team's starting State's Dee Events Center which can only Fordham hopes that they get a au;u.- ,o as evidenced by their 22-8 record (12-2 league center. The seven-footer adjusted slowly help the Wildcats. However, Weber State has practice with these balls a little longer A >.ic- mark in the Bia Sky Conference). Weber during the new year but came on strong to yet to practice with the red, white and blue tory on Friday will enable them to do wu\. Florida Or Bust by Pete Birle At 5 p.m. this afternoon the bus pulled away from the Rose Hill Gym, went through the campus gates, and headed south. On board are the members of the Fordham baseball program, both players and coaches. Their destination—Florida. The Rams begin a 12-game stint Satur- day that starts off against Florida Inter- national University and ends one week later versus Michigan State. Between these dates, the Rams will face Southern Illinois and Florida International on Sunday, Michigan State and Miami on Monday, Bowling Green and MSU on Tuesday, Tulane and F1U on Wednesday, Miami Thursday, and Tulane Friday. March 23. Seven of these games will be Hurricane Tournament contents (all Michigan State, Miami, and Tulane match- ups), that will be played on the Miami Hurri- cane's diamond. "We want to get home safely, have no injuries, and be totally ready for ihe regular season," said Head Coach Dan Gallagher. "Our pitchers are starling to crank it up. and I'm confident." The first game will most likely see the following Fordham lineup: senior Ed Napolitano (pending injury) or Steve Gon- going with two freshmen on the mound right oaMc skilis and duties with two weeks in the "Although the other teams may \u zalez at first, junior Rob Wasson at second, from the start, Gallagher stated, "It's a great classroom and then working with the young games under their belts when we're freshman Jerry Curley (who played for way for them to get their feet wet. they both pitchers and the catchers on the basics in the coining out of the gym, our team work-' Gallagher at Holy Trinity) at third, junior could be promising players. Besides, we want gym, he knows the Rams' capabilities. and they're a good bunch of kids." Ron Bavagnoli at short, senior John Blanco, tu save our upperclassmen for Miami and "1 led very positive about it (Florida], Mathes. junior Rob McLaughlin, and freshman Rob Southern Illinois." We know more of what to expect after being Following the Florida excursion, Caione in the outfield, senior Lou Costan/o "Our outfield can cover a lot of ground down there last year. We can compete if we Rams travel to Long Island on March as designated hitter, and senior George Mou- and the infield is looking very good in prac- play ball the way we're capable of playinu." take on the Hofstra Flying Dutclmicn. a se n behind the plate. The probable pitchers tice; we're going to surprise a lot of people," said Nathanson. game which Nathanson tabs as "the will be freshmen righthanders Artie McCor- said Wasserfail. "If we have that chentiiiry, Newly acquired Assistant Coach Ed game we must win." mack (who had an impressive fall campaign) we can w in ball games down there." Mathes, who spent 13 previous years with St. Fordham's opening home game on and Scott Wasserfail, and junior righthander Assistant Coach Scott Nathanson, who John's as an assistant mentor (the first si.\ fey Field (where all home games this s Mike Freeman. Each hurler will go three in- worked out with the team before Gallagher seasons as a volunteer) will help on a limiied will be played) is against the Rutgers Scaik't nings each, with Freeman mopping up. took over the Mm, is also confident. After basis with spring recruiting of high school Knights, Thursday, March 29, the I5ih Cl'll- mentally preparing the squad in terms of In reference lo the fact that he will be and junior college players for the fall 1984 test of a rigorous 46-game schedule. campaign.