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Brian M. Nelson tions were suspended immediate- tions. Currently, there are over the Greek system does not have Stockton The Argo ly pending the investigation, and thirty such organizations at any problems, however, many of According to witnesses, then suspended for a specified Dartmouth, and students have the problems that are affiliated Falters In Stockton Police Chief Kinzer and time of about one year at the been leading large-scale protests with Greek organizations are sources that wish to remain commencement of the Office of throughout the past week in inherent throughout most college anonymous, during the early Student Development's investi- protest of their president's com- campus in the country. Rematch morning hours of November 12, gation. ments. For example, surveys taken at 1999 the Stockton Police Events similar to these and the Unlike Dartmouth, less than Stockton just two years ago received an anonymous call stat- sanctions that have been imposed ten percent of the student popula- revealed that over ninety percent With Profs ing that prospective members of against Greek organizations at tion at Stockton is part of a Greek of the student population drank the Delta Zeta sorority would be Stockton ha\ e slowly been lead- organization. Many other stu- an alcohol beverage while under- Joshua Heines involved in a hazing incident to ing to the end of Greek life as we dents question what Greek orga- age, and a large percentage binge The Argo be held at a house on Rte. 30 traditionally know it. After about nizations do, after looking drank. The hype for Stockton-Rowan where members of the Alpha Chi a year, Stockton's moratorium on through past issues of The Argo, The definition of binge drink- II was intense. Fans lined up for Rho fraternity live. new Greek organizations that was the benefits of the Greek commu- ing is established as being five the Division III game of the Since the house is off-campus pending the conclusion of the nity are many. alcohol beverages in the same week between nationally ranked the Stockton Police dispatched college's Greek self study was First, it is a fact that at evening. No. 2 Rowan (22-1 overall, 16-1 the Galloway Township Police to lifted and new organizations Stockton, a huge majority of the The future of Greek organiza- NJAC) and No. 12 Stockton (19- investigate. The anonymous appear to be forming. small Greek population is tions on college campuses 4 overall, 13-4 NJAC) almost caller's claim turned out to be Currently, there are a number involved in various campus throughout the United States is in four hours before game time. false, however, upon gaining per- of fraternities and sororities sus- activities, many of which are constant question, but it is unlike- Approximately 8(X) fans showed mission to enter the house it was pended and some for extremely affiliated with organizations out- ly that hundreds of years of tradi- up including ever>one from the discovered that a party was ensu- extended <)eriocjs of lime. side of the Greek system. tion and hundreds of thousands shirtless Stockton guys to ing and that members of the Delta During suspension these orga- Second, Greek organi^lious pro- of ^lumnus jyilj accept its president Vera King Farris to Zeta sorority, some under the nizations cannot recrait new vide a network for post college demise.' Atlantic City Mayor James legal drinking age, were drink- members, as a result these orga- employment in addition to social Thousands of Dartmouth Whelan. However, all the fans in ing, but voluntarily. nization's become increasingly benefits. alumnus withdrew promises for the world couldn't help Stockton The Stockton Police were smaller, making it more difficult Finally, Greek organizations donations to the school after as they dropped the big rematch asked to investigate by Galloway, for them to have a positive effect conduct numerous activities that hearing about the policy being 61-49. and interviews done by the through public service efforts and assist the community surround- considered, and association rights The game started off ugly and Stockton Police, Galloway and the sponsorship of events on ing Stockton; such as toy drives are likely to be questioned in the that's how it stayed. In the first The Office of Student campus. for the needy around the holi- courts. half Rowan shot only 27.3% and Development, which advises A handful of colleges have days, roadside clean-ups, raising One thing that is certain is that Stockton shot 28.0%. Stockton Greek organizations on campus, even been banning traditional funds for causes such as breast college administrations and stu- jumped out to an early 8-4 lead, revealed that no hazing had taken Greek life, such as, Dartmouth cancer research are just a few dents around the countr>' will be but it was short-lived. Thirteen place, just some underage drink- University in Massachusetts, examples of activities that have closely watching what happens at minutes into the game Rowan ing. where the new president has pub- taken place by Greek organiza- Dartmouth, and the outcome is took the lead 13-12 on a pair of In the end none of the involved licly stated that the college's tions at Stockton in just the past likely to have a great effect on the free throws by Brian Bouchard individuals were arrested, but board is considering banning all year. future of Greek life throughout and never gave it back. The Profs both of the involved organiza- single-sex fraternal organiza- It would be foolish to deny that the country. led by as many as eight before Stockton closed the gap to five by the end of the first half Trustees Complete Their Busy Agenda Rowan took the Stockton fans out of the game by half-time Brian M. Nelson on Higher Education of the involving the marketing of prod- college's systems have already keeping the massive crowd The Argo Middle States Association. He ucts towards children. The pro- been replaced or upgraded, and it hushed. Last Wednesday the Stockton received his doctoral degree in gram is called Business Ethics has also been determined that the The Ospreys looked good for Board of Trustees held one of its Educational Administration from and Kids, and will be launched school's major vendors have the first two minutes of the sec- regular meetings. William the Union Institute in Cincinnati, through the Stockton web site at taken preventative measures ond half, cutting the Profs lead to Ussery Harris was introduced as Ohio. (www. Stockton.edu/^bethkids/C against the millenium computer two, but Rowan streaked on a the Board's newest appointed Aside from the Board's regular BEK/). bug. Over the summer of 1999 10-1 run as they took a 36-25 member to fill the position vacat- business a number of special pre- Stockton's new vice president extensive tests will be completed lead. ed by Bonnie Coleman Watson sentations were given. One of of Administration and Finance, on all of Stockton's computer Although Rowan improved on since she was elected to the New which was given by faculty Barbara Pratt, gave a number of systems to ensure that the Y2K its miserable first half shooting, Jersey State Assembly last year. member Dr. Whiton S. Paine. presentations to the board and the upgrades and repairs will do their it didn't improve much (42.9%). Dr. Harris was a past director Paine's presentation introduced a public. One of which detailed job come the new millenium. Stockton looked just as bad in at Educational Testing Services program that a number of faculty Stockton's effort to ensure that all The estimated cost of preparing the second half shooting only in Princeton, NJ and he has members are working on. This of the college's computers, com- for the Y2K bug at Stockton is 29%. • served on a great number of edu- program is supposed to create a puter systems and vendors are $200,000. The Ospreys would get as cation boards and commissions. national resource for business prepared for the millenium or Vice President Pratt also close as 35-42, but the Profs Harris currently serves as a pub- ethics and examines many impor- Y2K computer bug. addressed Stockton's effort to (Rematch continued on page 11) lic member of the Commission tant ethical questions in business Pratt reported that most of the (Trustees continued on page 5) Page 3 February 22, 1999 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS THE ARGO Jasper Suspect Called Racist As Trial Opens Lee Hancock strategy or the impact of the prosecution's family had expected. nickname "Possum" in prison, the sheriff Knight'Ridder Newspapers first day. Across the aisle, Mr. King's 67-year-old testified. And when Mr. Berry was brought JASPER, Texas - John William King "I expected a whole lot of bad stuff father also wept silently during much of into the Sheriff's Department, a search of was a hate-filled racist who dragged James coming in today," said defense attorney C. the morning's testimony. He did not return his gray truck turned up what appeared to Byrd Jr. to death because he needed a "dra- Haden "Sonny" Cribbs of Beaumont, after the lunch break. "It's just hard to lis- be blood and a set of engraved tools matic " act to get respect for his new Ku Texas. ten to all they're saying about my boy," he matching the nut driver found at the drag- Klux Klan group, jurors were told as argu- Much of Tuesday's testimony focused said. ging scene, the sheriff said. ments opened in his capital murder trial on the frantic investigation that ensued The defendant showed little reaction. "Right then, I knew this country boy Tuesday. after Mr. Byrd's nude, mangled body was His only comment during the day was the was in trouble," Sheriff Rowles said. A bloody trail of evidence - from his discovered at the end of Huff Creek Road. words "innocent, your honor," softly spo- Defense attorneys questioned the sheriff cigarette lighter to his blood-splattered The rural blacktop lane winds through one ken in response to a question from the and other law enforcement witnesses shoes and his DNA on cigarette butts - led ot the county s oldest black neighborhoods judge. about their evidence-gathering techniques police to Mr. King, and his racist writings, about five miles northeast of Jasper. Asked about his mood at the end of the (Racist Killing continued on page 3) statements and tattoos explained why he The trail of dried blood that led up Huff trial's first day, one of Mr. King's lawyers committed the June 7 slaying, Jasper Creek Road to the body "looked like said he "doesn't like seeing his writings. County District Attorney Guy James Gray they d drug an animal," said Tommy But he's a prolific writer." told jurors. Robinson, the first Jasper County sheriff's Sheriff Rovvles testified that investiga- 'This young man was full of hate, and deputy sent to the scene on the morning tors began considering that the slaying he has all kinds of tattoos on his body that after an area resident reported finding a could be a hate crime after they examined THE ARGO reflect his anger and his hate," Mr. Gray body. a cigarette lighter bearing the name told the jury of 11 whites and one black in Sheriff Billy Rovvles, the prosecution's "Possum" and a circular Ku Klux Klan The Richard Stockton a 10-minute opening statement. "Bill King first witness, said he initially thought the symbol found where the dragging College of New Jersey needed something dramatic that would torso and severed head found about a mile appeared to have begun. "We really started Pomona, New Jersey 08240 attract media attention in order to gain apart on the narrow roadway came from a having bad thoughts," he said. Phone (^9) 652-4560 • FAX what in their warped world would be hit-and-run victim. He said he first thought Beer bottles and cigarette butts were (609) 748-5565 respect for his newly formed gang." the body had been mangled in the under- recovered from the same clearing at the TTic ARGO is not an official publication of The Mr. King, a 24-year-old laborer, is the carriage of a car. end of the road, where matted grass and Richard Stockton College, but is published first of three defendants to stand trial for But as he retraced the swerving brown scuff marks gave the impression that "sev- independently by the slaying of Mr. Byrd, a 49-year-old dis- trail of dried blood over three miles of eral people had been in a fight," he said. students at Stockton College. abled black man. All face the death penal- asphalt and dirt roads, the sheriff said, he In his opening statement, Mr. Gray said EDITOR-IN -CHIEF ty if convicted. Trial dates have not been realized it came from something being DNA evidence showed that all three defen- Joshua Heines set for the other two defendants, Shawn "dragged behind some kind of a vehicle." dants smoked cigarettes in the area where Allen Berry, 23, of Jasper, and Lawrence Jurors were shown 14 photographs of the dragging began and that one, Mr. COPY EDITOR Russell Brewer, 31, of Sulphur Springs, Mr. Byrd's body during the sheriff's testi- Brewer, drank a beer. Chris Ferullo Texas. mony. One woman gulped visibly, and A watch, a wallet, black-and-white ten- A&Ë EDITOR Mr. Gray told reporters that he would another wiped her eyes as they flipped nis shoes and two shirts later identified as Dan Grote prove that Mr. King and the other two ex- through black books of photographs. Mr. Byrd's were found in the area, along CALENDAR EDITOR convicts carried out the most vicious racial The body pictures were not shown to with a nut driver tool inscribed with the Gemette Wright killing since the bloodiest days of the civil spectators, but several of Mr. Byrd's sisters name "Berry." COMICS EDITOR rights era "to promote his own personal and his daughter, Rene Mull ins, wept By nightfall, the sheriff said, his investi- Michelle McLaughlin hate group." silently as they were described. Ms. gators and Jasper police had learned that a He said Mr. King's writings, detailing Mullins fled the courtroom weeping as witness had seen Mr. Byrd riding in the AD & BUSINESS MANAGER his effort to organize a Klan group, suggest prosecutors displayed a shredded pair of back of a gray pickup the previous night. Chris Longo that he wanted to be famous and that he undenvear that had been found around her Authorities had also linked the name Brian M. Nelson was driven by something "in the nature of father's ankles. "Berry" to Mr. Berry, a 24-year-old movie being evil or satanic." She declined to comment, but one of her theater manager who drove an aging gray SENIOR STAFF WRITER pickup. Mr, King's lawyers declined to give an aunts, Clara Byrd of Houston, said the Susan Evrard opening statement Tuesday and refused to day's testimony was "a little more intense, He was known to be living with Mr. POLITICAL WRITER answer reporters' questions about their a little more graphic" than she and her King, an ex-convict who had acquired the Brian M. Nelson FEATURE WRITER Chick Yeager STAFF WRITERS Hillary May Run For Senate Douglas McCullough, Dan Grote, Carmen Campise, Ryan Gallagher, Carrie Dragovcic, Andrea Shabazian, Paul De La Garza said people in New York had started call- a lot of other opportunities for public ser- Michelle McLaughlin, Emma Redmer Knight-Ridder Newspapers ing her. vice that will be out there, and she and I MERIDA, Mexico - In his first public "I don't think it had ever occurred to her both would like to continue to be useful in PRINTED BY musings on the subject. President Clinton to do it. I think she would be terrific in the public affairs when we leave office." A PL Printers said Monday that First Lady Hillarj Senate, but that's a decision she will have Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., who was Rodham Clinton "would be terrific" in the to make," the president said. "And for rea- traveling with the president to Mexico, The above people are the only qualified repre- U.S. Senate and that he would support sons said he had talked with Mrs. Clinton about sentatives of The Argo. Letters, opinions, pho- whatever decision she makes "enthusiasti- I'm sure you'll understand, she hasn't running and she told him she had set a tographs, announcements, cartoons, poenns, and articles are welcome by all. Deadline for all cally." had anything like adequate time to talk to timetable. He wouldn't say what sort of submission is every Wednesday S:00pm. The In a brief exchange with reporters, the people who think she should do this, timetable. Biden said Mrs. Clinton also Argo reserves the right to edit all copy. For Clinton was asked about a run by Mrs. much less people who think perhaps she said she had talked to other senators. 'That advertising information, please call (609) 652- Clinton to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen, shouldn't." says to me that it's not just a game, that 4298. The ARGO welcomes all newcomers to join our meetings Monday 5J0 pm, upper G- Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y. Clinton But he added a note of caution: "She has she's serious about it," the senator said. Wing, room 202. Page 3 February 22, 1999 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS THE ARGO Students Scramble To Finance Tidbits SUNY Student Killed burglary, aggravated robbery and Tïiition After Company Fails In Fire one count of carrying a concealed GENESEO, N.Y. (CPX) - One weapon, said prosecutors of To Honor Scholarships day before he vvas scheduled to Franklin County, where Owens is start an internship in the being held on a $1.5 million Rochester office of New York bond. HOUSTON (CPX) - Some of kind of think Tve been had," country and encouraged eligible Sen. Charles Schumer, a senior at Police say Owens' crime spree the best and brightest high school Amber March, a student at students - those with at least a 3.0 the State University of New York started with the Jan. 14 shooting seniors in the country are feeling Eckerd College in Florida told grade-point average and com- at Geneseo died in a fraternity deaths of 21-year-old Loretta the most burned by what appears the Associated Press. bined SAT score of at least 1160 - house fire. Long and 20-year-old Patrick to have been a bogus scholarship Wise assumption, Texas prose- to apply. The body of Jesse Rodgers, 20, Pryor. The couple was killed in program, cutors say. They describe Val He then hired a former teacher was found in a ground-floor Long's apartment after an intrud- Straight-A students. National Adams, the company's founder, to assemble a panel of 15 educa- room of a two-story apartment er entered through an unlocked Merit Scholars and class valedic- as a career-criminal who has been tors who would choose the final- building used by the Omega Beta door. Investigators also accuse torians competed for a chance to convicted of theft for writing bad ists. Psi fraternity. The cause of the Owens of four burglaries and win a $10,000-a-year scholar- checks. The teacher said she grew sus- fire, reported just before 2 a.m. robberies near campus between ship, renewable for four years, "His schemes were fairly picious in January 1998 when on Feb. 16, is still under investi- Jan. 19 and Feb. 3. During one of from Houston-based grandiose," John Boone of the Adams failed to pay her and the gation. those robberies, a man walked AdamsVision USA. Harris County prosecutor's office panel members for their work. Seven students lived in the into an unlocked apartment and One winner from each state told A.P. "He had some sort of After announcing the winners house near the SUNY campus, robbed five OSU students at gun- and the District of Columbia was fake business, and he would use early last year, Adams was forced but only one other was at home point. He shot one in the knee. chosen. checks from the business to basi- to follow up with a letter con- when the fire broke out. He told Josh Sixt, a sophomore, who was There was just one little prob- cally just to live well." firming to students and their par- investigators a fire alarm awak- asleep in an armchair. On Jan. 24, lem: AdamsVision now admits Adams acknowledges his ents that funding for the scholar- ened him and that he managed to two other OSU students were there is no money to give and criminal past but insists the ships wasn't complete. escape without injury. victimized when a man wielding never vvas. scholarships were legitimate. The final blow came last A battery was missing in a a gun burst into an off-campus Now students, who were He is quick to point out that month when he sent a two-para- smoke detector in the house, but apartment, demanding money. turned down for other scholar- neither students nor their parents graph letter to the university of the Rochester Democrat and Investigators say they're cer- ships after being named winners were required to pay application each winner's choice explaining Chronicle reported that authori- tain the attacks are Wnked of such a hefty award, and their fees - information that many that. AdamsVision "will not be ties were reluctant to say Rodgers because the victims have provid- parents are searching for scholarship recipients and their financially capable of honoring would have survived if the detec- ed similar descriptions of their answers, and in some cases, parents confirm. the Student-Leadership Award at tor in his room had sounded. attacker and his method of opera- attorneys. Adams said he founded this time." Geneseo building code tion - which included ordering "I'd like to believe that it was AdamsVision in 1997 with the Adams told the Associated enforcement officials who them to disable their telephones. just an unfortunate mistake, but I intention of providing much- Press that he's still trying to get walked through the fire-damaged needed college scholar- corporations like Ford, Sony and house said they spotted no code Students Charged In Using ships. Time-Warner to fund the scholar- violations, but two fraternity Bomb To Break Into ATM ADVANCED TAN He sent applications for the ships. members insist otherwise. After EAST LANSING, Mich. Easily The Best Tart ot Your Life business' "Scholar- He also acknowledged that he learning about the fire and (CPX) - Two college students are Leadership Award" to has yet to receive money from Rodgers' death, the two men ran- accused of trying to use a home- VHR Hig^ Performance 32 Lamp TanningBeds! Built In Face every high school in the any company. sacked their landlord's home, made bomb to break into an auto- Tanners • All Beds Pre-Sanitized police said. mated teller machine at Michigan 4 9m»mlonm $20 t^t^^s Jeremy Robinson, 22, and State University. 2 Wmmkm Unllmltmd $23 Racist Killing Phillip Seidel, 21, who lived in Scott Michael Zandarski, 19, 1 Month Unllmltmd $39.93 the fraternity house, were and Robert Forte Shannon 111, 20, (continued from page 2) • 484-3100 • charged with second-degree bur- entered not-guilty pleas to ' English Creek Shopping Center in what appeared to be an effort to challenge the validity of glary, a felony, and fourth-degree charges of possession of an Egg Harbor Twp. DNA and other laboratory testing that ties their client to the criminal mischief, a misde- explosive with intent to do dam- 10 minutes away & well worth the drive! slaying. meanor, after going to the land- age when they were arraigned lord's house around 4 a.m. before a magistrate in Lansing They also objected repeat- Tuesday. They were each held in District Court Feb. 14. edly when prosecutors tried a county jail on $2,500 bond. Zandarski is a student at to introduce such evidence Both men told investigators their Lansing Community College, as the landlord had not taken all neces- and Shannon is a student at body pictures and Mr. sary safety precautions at the fra- Michigan State. If convicted, King's Klan documents ternity house. both men face up to 15 years in ©©ffwO©©© and letters from prison. prison. They each were being Student Indicted In held Sunday on a $15,000 bond. LSAT - GMAT - GRE - SAT Testimony continues on Connection With Mnrders Campus police reported that Wednesday with the pre- COLUMBUS, Ohio (CPX) - A they saw the duo tampering with TUTORING & CONSULTING sentation of DNA evidence. former Ohio State University stu- an ATM at the university's 1 -800-385-1463 Prosecutors dent has been indicted on 21 Federal Credit Union On said they also expected to counts in connection with two Saturday night. When officers Affordable Programs Tailored begin showing jurors Mr. campus-area deaths and a string approached, the students ran in To Fit Your Budget! King's large collection of of armed robberies. A grand jury different directions. One dropped racist and indicted Lamar-Marquià Owens, a cylinder full of what appeared "satanic" tattoos. 18, of Detroit on several counts to be explosive, dark powder, of aggravated murder, aggravated police said. Page 3 February 22, 1999 NEWS THE ARGO Contact Washington Interns Through E-Mail

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That is in no way a Movements together again, aren't we? knock to any of the Argo con- Sorry about last week, by the tributors, as we have a great way. If I were a real columnist, deal of talent on board, but there provide a mild electric shock to they'd call it a "hiatus," but the just isn't enough stafî or time to anyone who tries to skip over it. sad truth was that I was a help- put a perfect dinner on your No, forget that. There shouldn't Take a less slave to Dame Influenza. plate every Monday morning. be a page to turn, because I Sounda kinky, right? IT actually However, with my warm, should get top billing each and kind of sucked. I had big plans capable hands on the wheel, the every week. Yeah, that's it, front Practice for this column. Argo shall be steered into crisp, and center, for all to see. The good news is, of course, clean waters, free at last from Change the title, too. No con- that it's a new week, I'm all bet- the shackles of misplaced com- tests, no open discussions, just a ter, and I still have big plans. mas and half-finished sen- new name; Chris Ferullo's Test Not only that, but it's time to tences. That's the plan, at least. Weekly Gift For You, that's share them with you. Before I Before you begin to toss and what we'll call it. Look for the do, I want to give myself a pat turn, let me assure you that I am first issue to hit newsstands next on the back for prompting plenty qualified for the position. week. Saturday, February 27, 9 AM young Tinky Winky, the indigo The school employs me as a Oh, wait. I've just been given Stockton College TeleTubby, to make his recent writing tutor, so it's not a very word that I'm not allowed to do earth-shattering announcement. large jump at ail. any of that. I just get to correct I knew things were kind of There will be changes, I grammar and stuff. Never mind. tumultuous over there in promise you. First off, I kind of I'll just take that little box in the Take a practice GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT or CPA, and receive individual feedback detailing your TubbyLand, and no doubt want that little box that says middle of the column, then. test-taking strengths & weaknesses. Vowel Movements was respon- "Vowel Movements" to come So it's official. As this lazy sible for Tinky's landmark deci- back. I don't know what hap- planet hurtles through the cos- Call Kaplan at 1-800-KAP-TEST to register. sion to come out of the closet. I pened to that box. Remember it mos towards a new millenium, give Mr. Winky a lot of credit, just sort of floated in the middle the citizens of Pomona can rest and wish him well in future of the page? It ruled. Maybe assured that their weekly dose endeavors. Nice work, Tinky with my newfound political of campus news will become a Winky. might, I can get it to reappear. lot less cryptic. Think of it as a Without further ado, on to the I would also like the paper to personal favor, a true gift for good stuff. It is with great plea- be printed in red ink. Well, not you. This is Vowel Movements. KAPLAN sure that I announce my deci- the entire paper, actually. Just I'm Chris Ferullo, Copy Editor. sion to become Copy Editor of my parts. This column should It's great to be back. Take care the Argo with this issue. Besides be in bright, red, glowing text, of yourselves. By the way, no 1-800-KAP-TEST looking mighty impressive on and the page should be rigged paper next week, so try to stay www.kaplaii.com

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Cara Bakos lence committed against women stereotypic-labels of "rapist, and it will follow the Clothesline Shirts may also be designed for The Argo and had "reclaimed the streets," abuser and, murderer." Through Project. women who have not been fortu- For those who are not familiar which had been the source of fear their support, men can offer proof The Clothesline Project is a nate enough to survive. with the title "Take Back the and violence for many years. that they too pledge to take a visual display that bears witness All of these shirts will be hung Night" the event's primary objec- Women have marched through stand against other men's violent to the violence committed against on the clothesline for display tive is to raise awareness about the streets seeking to "disarm actions. Women are not asking women. Decorated shirts will be from March 8-10. The event will violence against women and chil- rapists," as FBI reports suggest tor bodyguards, but rather proof hung tor display, representing be held on March 10 and will dren. The first marches took that 33 percent of all women will that they can feel safe walking various experiences that women begin at 8 p.m. in G-Wing. For place m New York and California face a rape or attempted rape in the streets alone. have suffered. T his event is pow- more information about the in 1978, where more than 5,000 their lifetime. The Women's Coalition group erfully symbolic of "hanging out march, contact Cara at 652-5205, women gathered from over thirty Although men are traditionally at Stockton will be sponsoring the dirty laundry," and by dis- and for more information about states in a rally to protest vio- not invited to participate in this this event and invite everyone to closing their secrets, victims can the Clothesline Project contact lence agamst women and cele- effort it is hoped that this tradi- participate and take a stand tor a free themselves from the shame Jen at 626-2683. brate women's strength. Since tional style will be abolished. As woman's right to live free from they have lived with. These t- 1978, this event has become an women march in hope of gaining fear. This is an opportunity for shirts can either be created by annual tradition, and by 1989 it freedom from their fears, men are sunivors of violence to share victims, or by someone who Trustees had broken the silence about vio- invited to rid themselves of the their experiences for the first time cares for a victim of violence. (continued from page I )

inform students about the federal Hope Scholarship Tax Credit The Problem With Greeks and Hazing program, and the school's effort to meet the Internal Revenue Israel Baez as a uniquely Greek phenome- bers, or the most identifiable national level. Service's requirements, which The Argo non. Fraternities and sororities kind, members/pledges. There have also been student included mailing a 1098-T form There is no more frightening are therefore faced with the pres- It is this latter relationship risk management officers elected to all Stockton students. I^tt word amongst students in sures of both being watched from where phrases such as, within the organizations that informed the audience that Stockton's Greek community closely for hazing activities and "haze the pledges" or "haze the ensure all members follow the Stockton actually exceeded the than "hazing." It stands for all of in having to educate non-Greeks rookies" share an unfortunate rules. A recent example of last government's requirements and the deplorable stereotypes that with the truth of what their secret, history with some student groups semester's changes thai have provided additional Inslructions our organizations are sometimes special, brotherhood/sisterhood- on campus. In the past, been implemented was the to assist students in applying for labeled with: excessive consump- oriented organizations are all Stockton's administration bas requirement of all individuals the Hope tax credit. tion of alcohol, physical and about. acted on such allegations, levying that were interested in becoming Harvey Kesselman, vice presi- mental abuse, and the degrada- Stockton defines hazing as appropriate actions against Greek Greek to attend a presentation on dent of Student Educational tion of women. Accusations of "any activity that endangers the organizations that violated the hazing. Support Services, presented the hazing can threaten a fraternity or physical safety of another per- established anti-hazing guide- The key feature of the presen- college's final Spring Enrollment sorority's existence. The very sonal produces mental or physi- lines. tation was a speaker who deliv- Report. Some of the highlights mention of it, even when poking cal discomfort; causes embarass- Some fraternities and sorori- ered moving testimony of per- of Kesselman's report included: fun at the stereotypes, will make ment, fright, humiliation, or ties have received suspensions, sonal tragedy associated with the an increase to 95% in the number most Greeks feel uneasy. ridicule; or degrades an individ- and in particular instances, spe- hazing of a family member. of matriculating students, over a Although this practice is visible ual." cific students and/or the organi- Students were encouraged to 60% graduation rate, an increase in other areas, such as high This criterion covers all types zations themselves have been question the organization they in the average number of credits schools and college athletics, it is of hazing, whether it is between expelled for participation in haz- were considering about their to 13.4 per student, and an all generally accepted by our society pledges/pledges, members/mem- ing activities. stances on hazing issues. time full-time enrollment of The Greek community has With proper education, com- almost 5,000 students. learned from these mistakes. munication and assitance from During the public comment Most of the fraternities and the college, all student organiza- section of the meeting, Stockton ^ BOOK CARE ^ sororities have adopted their tions will benefit from our expe- Faculty Assembly President own zero-tolerance laws against riences and the topic of hazing Elaine Ingulli and Stockton hazing, on both a local and will be a problem of the past. Federation of Teachers President DISPLAY WEEK Michael McGarvey addressed the audience with concerns over the appointment of New Jersey MARCH 1-5, 1999 Education Commissioner Kalgholz. In The Library Lobby Their particular concern was FREE BOOK BAGS & INFORMATION over the hiring process used by President Vera King Farris and FREE LOCAL DELIVERY the Executive members of the POSTER CONTEST 10% With Stockton ID Board of Trustees, that according Come & Vote For Your Favorite Posters! to Ingulli and McGarvey did not $2.99 Breakfast M-F from 6am-11am involve the faculty and that it may not have been in line with FREE BOOK REPAIR the college's affirmative action Hours: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Daily rwnnoD •/ \iinauH 1 n \\ guidelines. 609,965.7111 VIDEO TAPE VIEWING Corner of Rt. 30 & S. Pomona Road "N Vltra Credit OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK Page 3 February 22, 1999 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE ARGO ojaiciii wi rruyyii ^diictd xii xiic i^crr /^gc

Dan Grote from the underground in recent months. acter. six, "DDevil" is a perfect example of that. The Argo The current resurgence in metal's popu- As a matter of fact, it's Tankian's voice VERDICT: Those looking to return to a larity can be attributed in part to the suc- that is part of what saves System of a time when metal bands weren't influenced While Busta Rhymes preaches his para- cess of tours like the Oz23fest (which actu- Down from sounding like a stereotypical by Ice Cube should definitely check out noid pre-millennia! ponderings to the hip- ally featured System of a Down last year) metal band. Songs like "Suite Pee," System of a Down. The hard guitar riffs hop-craving masses with his cartoonish and, the Family Values Tour (which last "Spiders," and "War?" make this readily and screaming are enough to keep the flare, the metal band System of a Down year featured Orgy). evident. Slayer fans appeased, while the twisted does the same for the rock community on System of a Down's lyncs are saturated Another unique element of System of a lyrics and bass keep the band sounding their self-titied release. with visions of a war-torn future, religious Down is the bass guitarist. Shavo Odadjian unique. System of a Down is one of the many oppression, and mind control. Ihey might (1 love these names) reminds me of what RAITNG: 3 1/2 S I ARS new metal bands, along with Orgy, C'oal actually be depressing if lead singer Serj Primus' Les Claypool might have sounded Chamber, and others, that have come up fankian didn't sound like a cartoon char- like if he had joined a metal band. Track Teenage Mutant Ninja Hirtles Work From Nine to Five Emma Redmer be the same once the Teenage Mutant rash of strange crimes plaguing New York The Argo Ninja Turtles (1989) take on evil-doers. and attempt to stop the crime-lord Three secretaries get revenge on their After Batman was the biggest hit movie Shredder. Some of the dialogue is hilarious boss when they woik Nine to Five (1982). of 1989, the Hollywood studios decided to and the fight scenes are well-executed, but This 1982 revenge comedy shows what re-explore the mythology of the comic- naturally it's the Turtles themselves who happens when three secretaries who've book-style super-hero. Few of the comic stop the show - they represent some of the had enough of their chauvinistic boss book heroes that made it to films in the most advanced work ever done by Jim decided to get even. The things they do to early 90's were quite as odd as the "green Henson's pupetteers, the people who him are funny but seem rather mean-spirit- mean fighting machines," as they were brought you the Muppets and Yoda. ed more than fifteen years after the film's called during the peak of their popularity. Rating: TWO 1/2 STARS first release, especially with more and charge and in question. I hough the Turtles have since fallen out of more women entering the real-life work Rating: ÏHREE S lARS fashion, the movie itself is a rare high-bud- There were two sequels released fin force. Dolly Pardon and Lily Tomlin stand The First Wives Club (1995) is a more get treat from independent film distribu- 1992 and 1994,) as well as a rash of out as two of the three ladies involved in recent story of female revenge, this time tors New Line Cinema (in fact, it was one movies based on super heroes of various the revenge scheme (Dolly also sang the on the husbands who've dumped them for of their earliest hits.) types (the Batman sequals [1992-1997,] hit title song) and Dabney Coleman has younger women. The pizza-loving, sewer-dwelling Darkman [1991,] Blankman [1992,] some decent moments as the man in Turtles help their lady reporter friend April Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [1994- Crime-fighting in New York will never O'Neil figure out the mystery behind a 1998] .) Get To Know MTV'S Newest Star, Tom Green

Jennifer Weiner where it debuted at the end of January. So uncomfortable on the chair next to Tom is writer Derick Harvie, for the show's 10- Knight Ridder Newspapers far, the Big Apple's been a welcome no hired Hollywood second banana. That's episode run. For everyone in TV land who thought plunge into anonymity. Green's college friend, Glenn Humplik, Green works, says MTV exec John there was something about Mary, who ""I'm not used to being able to go out who flies down from Canada each week- howled through "^The Waterboy" and without strangers coming up to me, wanti- end for the ( Green continued on page 7) chortled at South Park," MTV would ng to talk about the show," says Green. taping. And like you to meet Tom Green. ""I'm not sure that will last too long." the guy The name is normal. Green himself, a ""The Tom Green Show" looks like a laughing The Student Senate & Board of Y lanky, goatee'd Gumby of a guy, host and regular talk show: desk, sidekick, studio behind the Activities Present... star of ""The Tom Green Show," is any- audience, host in a suit. But the similarities desk is Green's pal thing but. end there. Cast Members From Here he is adorning the hood of his par- ""There's a lot of different elements to Phil Giroux, ents' car with a lurid air-brushed scene of the show," says Green. ""There's a lot of who also two nude women, then filming his father's slapstick and practical jokes, but the con- comes down MTV's reaction. ""Dad?" Green asks, all wide- sistency is that it's a reality-based comedy on the week- eyed innocence, ""What's wrong? Don't show. It's not skits between myself and ends. ""They you like your slut-mobile?" other actors." both have THE REAL WORLD He follows people down the street, com- The show moves quickly from the desk real jobs, menting on their clothes through a bull- to taped bits, which generally find Green doing high MARCH 8th - 8 p.m. horn. He sucks from a cow's udder. He in full gross-out mode, alternately embar- technology once ate a paste of Vaseline and human rassing himself and others. Internet hair. So why aren't we horrified? Maybe stuff," Green in the PAC ""Shocking. Vulgar. Puerile. because there's something disarmingly explains. He Unapologetic," pronounced Maclean's, of sweet about this sad-eyed, skinny boy who himself has FREE for Stockton Students Green's five years on Canadian TV. winds up being chased by beefy, irate relocated to Welcome to America, Tom. You ought security guards at least once per show. Or the Big $5.00 non-students to feel right at home. Green, 27, has something heartwarming about how he's Apple, along packed his bags, rented an apartment, and hired a bunch of his buddies. with best brought his show south to the States, That guy in the plaid shirt looking a tad friend/show Speaking About Diversity ^ Page 3 February 22, 1999 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Michelle McLaughlin to make an announcement Hagen took her technical work on the production itself. Rodriguez, was accompanied by two gui- TheArgo hand in his, bent dov^n on one knee, and The profits were split between the two tars. Rodriguez covered "'Round Here" by proposed to Hoopengardner in front of the organizations. Counting Crows with heartfelt emotion. "The saddest thing in the world... is entire audience. The second act was kicked off by Itys The next performance could have wasted talent. " "(The proposal) was the highlight of the and Birds. Complete with matching shirts stemmed right out of Broadway. Nine -Chazz Palmentieri, A Bronx Tale show," remarked senior, Theatre Club and sunglasses, the rock band doubly women from the theatre club strutted onto member AnnMane Hamilton. "They are entertained as a humorous skit. During one the stage in seductive clothing for a rendi- The Stockton Board of Activities and both very nice people and we are all very song, they |>aused and one member picked tion of "Cell Block Tango" from the musi- I heatre Club's second annual talent show happy for them." his nose. cal CHICAGO. Their song/skit told the was a night filled with entertainment on Benjamin Lipman dazzled the audience I he crowd continued to laugh as Mike story of a woman's liberation against their every level. On Thursday, February 11, the with a juggling act involving "liquid MacEwan informed the crowd about a lit- significant others that resulted in jail ttme. PAC stage was set for a variety night of spheres" which he rolled around his arms, tle known eighth dwarf with an original Humorously entertaining, the group entertainment ranging from original bands back, and fingers. The talent continued monologue. MacEwan confessed to being explained their crimes with stories that to a mamage proposal live on stage. with a color guard routine with flags. "Homey Di-varf" and explained himself ended such as, "I fired two warning shots... Twenty acts performed in front of the Sophomore Tyra Robinson performed comically, complete with a sidetracked into his head!" 1/2 filled center. Piano accompanist for two songs for the crowd. During her first demonstration. "1 had a lot of fun," beamed performer many of the acts was the show's director song, she sat on a stool while singing a ï"he variety continued with a magic duo AnneMane Hamilton. Christian Macchio. Various door pnzes slow ballad. In the second, she invited the by Ben and Ant. ïb a type of tribal music, Joeyanna Devine displayed her talent were awarded throughout the program crowd to clap to the beat. the two men tricked the audience with next with a dance solo. Complete with a including restaurant gift certificates, cd Chns Macchio performed also on sever- objects such as handkerchiefs and even a school giri costume and blackboard prop, players, and two tickets to a Big Bad al occasions. His first spotlight in the show live bird. Devine perfoirned to "Baby One More Voodoo Daddies concert was m admiration to Billy Joel. He dedi- Two onginal bands followed next in the lime" by Brittney Spears. Audience par- Also keeping the crowd on their toes cated his first song, "Just the Way You program. First, Kat Verderosa and friends ticipation was evident as a group of giris in were several interruptions to the program Are," to all his friends at Stockton. Next, performed a few original songs. Kat's sis- the back of the center climbed onto their by three men claiming, differently in each he again sang at the piano with ter joined the band on stage for two songs, chairs and danced along. appearance, to be characters such as "Lullabye"- also by Joel. including a cover song from Porky and For the final act of the program, the "Johnny Fabulous," "Drunk Santa," "the Freshman Robin Boykin sang a song Bess. audience was only previously told that Queen of England," and even a "Lizard from Disney's Pocohontas, and Senior Another band, the Sigfigs, rocked the there would be a singing duo with a special Freak." Mike Radosti finished out the first act with stage with more original songs. Following appearance. Macchio once again sal at ihe Starting off the show was the band Sexy a guitar performance, Radoski performed the family theme, a sister singing duo piano and introduced the surprise per- Chocolate. Their sound was of an alterna- an original song, "The Rain," and accom- headed up the band with songs that sent former- Kermit the Frog. The crowd wel- tive nature, singing songs about Arthur panied with his guitar and voice with a messages about life changing for the bet- comed the puppet with cheers of applause Fonzerelli and being "18 and unem- female lead singer to U2's "Sunday, ter. and sang along to "Rainbows" from ployed." Bloody Sunday." Soloist Melinda Kramer hushed the Sesame Street, most reliving a childhood Sophomore James Lx5gan entertained Following Radosti was a 15 minute crowd with a Jewel cover, "Absence of fantasy of their favorite frog. the crowd with his "break up/ make up" intermission. Although the show was run fear." "I couldn't have been happier with this R&B style song performance, and Susan by tAvo clubs, there was a clear definition "It was the first time 1 sang solo," con- year's production," stated the show's Hoopengardner and Jennifer Tovrea in their chores. Members of B.O.A. were fessed senior Kramer, "...the togetherness director, Chris Macchio. brought a tear to everyone's eye with a primarily the ones taking the tickets, sell- backstage was great. Everyone was very "Granted the show lasted for three touching selection from the musical ing candy, and everything not directly supportive of one another." hours, but it kept the interest of the audi- CHESS. inside the PAC. The Theatre Club spent Pianist Jennifer Fishmer displayed her ence to the end. Not one chore involved However, Hoopengardner was about to most of their energy on the performance talents next. Fishtner dedicated her selec- with it was tedious, I was glad to be work- receive more applause than any other itself with little help with above chores, as tion, "Moonlight Sonata," to her ing with such talented people on and off when her boyfriend, Ben Hagen- the one source informs the Argo. The Theatre boyfriend. the stage." show's sound engineer, appeared on stage Club, besides performing, also did the The final singing soloist, Robert Green unlikable. And it's tough. He walks a real- weird for you holding those condoms Green is 6 foot 3, weighs only 140 pounds ly fine line. knowing where they'll end up.") (""I'm the Ally McBeal of male comics," (continued from page 6) He can be shocking, but there's zdso a Then there's the Canadian thing. Green he deadpanned), and often forgets to eat. Miller, because of his unique irreverence. layer of subtlety there that you can really joins a long string of successes from our So Miller winds up trying to tempt his ""He can be obnoxious without being appreciate." (Presumably, said layer of northern neighbors: Kids in the Hall, Mike palate. ""I don't really think he has a prob- subtlety was Myers, John Candy, Jim Carrey. lem, but he gets so fixated on the show, not in place ""Being Canadian, we're right next to and he's working so hard." when Green this superpower, there's a certain national And, for the question we just had to ask: took a cam- insecurity which makes us a little more Tom, did you disinfect that cow? era along on self-deprecating, and slightly different," ""I did wash that cow first, but 1 have PU'lHSaiVI» a condom- Green says. been in situations where I forgot to wash F buying expe- Also, Canadian television gives would- the cow. I did it live on the street once in L50 % lOWEST PRICE BUARENTEED dition and be stars a place to stretch, to grow, and to Canada ... it was kind of this set-up situa- announced to try and discard the things that don't work tion, where the cow showed up first, and Blowout All-inclusive Specials the clerk, before becoming international household the cow wrangler wasn't told to wash the "Tm plan- names. ""You can develop in Canada for a cow's udder, so there was stuff on it, I Discounts Un to S100 ning on mak- long time before anyone's even heard of showed up, and there was a crowd — like, ing love to a you, and try things that you'd never try 200 kids screaming, 'Suck! Suck! Suck!'" woman again." Trooper that he is. Green did. sravel tonight ... it His newest star has given Miller an ""Now I try to be more careful." must be 800-838-6411 www.classtraveLcom unexpected new duty: feeding the talent. Page 3 February 22, 1999 CALENDAR THE ARGO

Clubs & Organizations The Chess Club meets and plays abroad, however, require a higher every Monday at 1:30 - 6:00pm and Computer Science majors & GPA. Students must also have been Meeting Annoucements on Thursday from 4-7 pm in front of Computer Society members inter- enrolled for credit at Stockton for two the Library. For more information ested in becoming a member the consecutive semesters. For more Stockton Christian Fellowship contact Terek at stk7887. ACM Student Chapter please contact information see Prof. Ippokratis meets every Tuesday @ 8:00 p.m. in Thomas (stk4480) or Gernette Kantzios, the Director of the Study the TRLC Multi-purpose Room. The Creative Writers Group meets (stk4506) or attend the next meeting Abroad Program. His office is E-224a every Tuesday in the Stockton Library on March 9th at 4:30 in B-125. and his phone number is 748-6018. The Computer Society will hold its in Room E-210 @6pm. next meeting on Tuesday, March 6th Don't walk alone, the College Escort The intramural Recreation Council is @4:30 in B-125. The Karate Club meets every Service is now up and running. For holding a number of tournaments for Tuesday and Thursday in the H-Wing an escort please call 652-4390. the spring semester and is looking to The Greek Hellenic Heritage Dance Studio @9:00pm. the students for thoughts and feed- Society meets every Tuesday Now its possible for a Stockton stu- back. The IRC will hold a wiffleball @3:00pm in the Upper G-Wing cubi- The Alliance for Sexual Orientation dent to spend a year in the presti- tournament in April and is considering cle, meets every Tuesday @4:30pm in F- gious Kansai Gaidai University , Oska a water polo and beach volleyball 212. (Japan), tor not more than the cost ot tournament, and a mountain bike The Psychology Club meets every Stockton's tuition plus board. race. The IRC will be accepting sug- Thursday @4:30pm in Room F-212, The Aikldo Club meets every Classes in English, International gestions and rosters for events at J- unless otherwise posted. Tuesday and Thursday in Upper A- Business majors, here is your chance! 216. Wing Gallery (s?8pm. For more information, please stop by CIrcle-K International meets every the Study Abroad Program in E-224a Wednesday @8pm in Room G-208. The New Jersey Animal Rights or contact Prof. Kantzios at Ext. 6018. Step Aerobics Coalition meets the 2nd Wednesday Stockton Gaming Guild meets every of every month in N-115 @7pm On Tuesday, Feb. 23rd. Prof. Ian Class Schedule 1 hursday (S?5:00pm in Upper N-Wing. INFO: 652-4818. Willis of Northumbria University, UK, will visit our campus. Students inter- Monday: 10:00am and 8:00pm The Yearbook Staff meets every The Criminal Justice Society meets ested in studying in the UK will have Tuesday: 10:30am and 8:00pm Tuesday @4:30pm in Room N-109. every Tuesday in C-103 @ 4:30pm. the opportunity to learn everything Thursday: 10:30am about their program. For more infom- Board of Activities meets every Christian Liturgy & Catholic Mass ration please call Ext. 6018. Any questions about these classes Wednesday @8:00pm in Room N- will be held every Sunday @8pm in should be fonArarded to Cindy at 107. the TRLC. Submit a copy of your serious or stk10428 humorous essays about childhood The Social Work Club meets every The Marine Science Club meets memories, travel memoirs, nature other Tuesday @4:30pm in Room C- every Tuesday @5pm . writing, revelations, and other person- Stockton College Art 135. al stuff by March 12th to Mimi Gallery Schedule The Chemistry Society will hold its Schwartz in J-105. Essay must not The Public Health Society meets on meetings every third Monday in B-103 exceed 2000 words. In addition the February 14th - March 2nd: the second and fourth Tuesday of at 5:30pm. Contact Dr. Ken Overly editors are looking for black and white every month in for room specifics or call Melinda at artistic drawings, paintings, pho- Local Artists group Exhibition: Work Room B-101 at 4:30pm. 823-3684 for more information. tographs, and sketches. Please by Cheryl Knowles, Barabar Fielder, include your name, address, and Clifford Maddox, Daniel Moses Asian Student Alliance meets every phone number. Sorry, materials will Patricia Moses, Damita Jo Nicholson other Tuesday @4.30pm in Room C- General Announcements not be returned. and Stephen Schneiderman. 135. It is now possible for a Stockton stu- The International Students dent to spend a year in the prestigous U.LT.R.A. Picks Scuba Certification Course meets Organization meets every Wed. Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka every Monday and Wednesday from @2:30pm in Room F-202. (Japan), for no more than the cost of March 10 - April 21 from 6:30 -10 Stockton tuition plus board. Classes p.m. More information is available in February 22nd: AC Boys and Girls Club meets in English. International Business the office of Athletics and Recreation How to construct a winning Resume every Wednesday @2:30pm the majors, here is your chance! For in J-216 and Cover Letter, in J-204a, at S.A.V.E. office. more information stop by the Study 3:35pm Abroad Program (E-224a) or call Prof Join President Farris as she shares S.A.V.E. meets every Thursday I Kantzios at x6018. February 23rd: @4:30pm in Upper N-Wing. her views and plans for the Stockton Community. Join Computer Society Interviewing/Networking, in J-204a at On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, Prof. Ian and President in an evening of ques- 2:30pm The Platypus Newsletter meets Willis of Northumbria University (UK) tions and answers. Come out and Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Body every Wednesday @8pm in the will visit our campus. Students inter- hear what's in store for your future Image Issues, in N-114 at 5:00pm S.A.V.E Office. ested in studying in the UK will have here at Richard Stockton College of the opportunity to learn everything NJ. Event will take place on March February 24th: The Stockton Education Club about their program for more informa- 2nd, starting at 4:30pm in the A- Job Search® Internet, at 2:10pm in J- meets every Tuesday in Room 0-009 tion call X6018. Wlng Lecture Hall. 204a. @4:30pm. Stockton students: how would you like The Computer Society Trip to February 25th: The Stockton Bowling Club bowls to spend one or two semesters in Viacom will be on Feb. 24th. Maximize Your Time at Career Fair, in every Monday at the Egg Harbor Europe, Africa, Asia or South Members insterested in going, please J-204a, at 2:30pm Lanes @9pm. The cost is $4/person, America, earning college credit see Gernette, Robert, or Matt, or Introduction to Yoga, in the TRLC at for more information contact toward you degree? To be eligible, Email us at 6:00pm Rodney at 748-6723. Stockton students must have a mini- [email protected] ASAP. RAD Training, in 8:00pm in the TRLC mum GPA of 2.5. Some programs Page 3 February 22, 1999 COMICS THE ARGO

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Carmen Campise This team would go to compete at as one of the Top Ten moments in B Apartments. There were no Team. The Argo the Penn Relays, the oldest and the 100-year history of the Penn athletic facilities for any teams James has also been influential One of the people most respon- largest track and field event in the Relays. In the next two years, along with no dormitories. in athletics outside of the school. sible for the planning and con- world. Ihey placed third that Villanova would match their A lot has changed since that He is currently the budget chair struction of the new athletic facil- year in the relay. James also went record both years with 5 relay time and the brand new athletic for the USA Track and Field ity located near parking lots 4 & to the Penn Relays his final 2 victories at each Penn Relays. complex is just another step in Budget and Finance Committee. 5 is Stockton's Director of years in high school, where his James perhaps is best known "The Commitment to He also a member of the Athletics and Recreation, Larry team placed second and then tor his accomplishments in the Excellence". NCAA Olympic Sports Liaison James. James is also the ended up winning the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. In previous years, James was Committee, which deals with the Assistant Dean ot Students at Championship ot American High James was a member ot the 4 X influential m bringing various legal aspects of Olympic compé- Stockton Coiiese. i he $iô mil- Schooi miie reiav in his senior 400 united Staies reiav leam ihai national leams lo Stockton to tition. James has also ser\'ed as a lion dollar sports complex is just year. won the gold medal and in the hold their training camps. member of the Board ot Directors one of the many projects that After graduation, James decid- process, set the oldest standing These teams include the for the Boys and Giris Club of James has been involved m over ed to enroll in the University of worid record in the history of Bronze medal winning 1992 Atlantic City along with the his career at Stockton. What Villanova. The biggest achieve- Track and Field. Women's Olympic Basketball United Way of Atlantic County. many people may not know about ments athletically for James hap- James also captured the silver Team, the 1994 Saudi Arabia James also held membership with James, however, is the success pened in 1968. medal in the 400 meters at Worid Cup Team, and the 1996 the New Jersey Sports Hall of that he obtained in high school as James was the anchorman tor Mexico City. James still holds Saudi Arabian Olympic Soccer Fame, well as throughout his collegiate Villanova's 4 X 400 relay team several Villanova career at Villanova University in that qualified for the Penn Relays School records and athletic competition. Many peo- that year. Entering the last race was enshrined in their ple also may not be aware of the of the event, Villanova had Varsity Club Hall of contributions that he has made to already won four relay titles. Fame. He was also Maloney^s the sports community outside of No collegiate team had ever, inducted to the Penn Stockton over recent years. won five at one event in the his- Relays Wall of Fame As a teenager, James had a tory of the Penn Relays. That in 1995. great interest in track and field was all about to change. James James decided to because of the multiple events received the baton for the last leg come to Stockton as that he had at his disposa) to take of the race eight yards behind he saw a lot of poten- part in. Dale Bernauer of Rice tial in the future of the Unlike other sports, many kids University. college. He also mVMIRN can find one or two events they With a sudden burst of speed, noticed the energy of are good in with track and work James quickly overtook Bernauer the faculty, staff, and to excel in them. James found his and at the end of the race finished students of the college FEBRUARY BAR SPECIALS niche in the running events, pri- first, 12 yards ahead of his near- and realized that the marily the relays. est rival. With that victory, commitment to MONDAY In The Business Night 8pm-1am Villanova had set a new Penn improving the school This would serve as the foun- $1.50 Pints, $2.00 Bottles of Miller Lite dation for his successful high Relays record. was in place. $2.50 Absolute Drinks school and college careers. James was given the nickname When James first $2.50 Hot Roast Beef or Turkey Sandwiches "The Mighty Burner" for his began working at the As a sophomore at White .25 Wings Plains High School in New York, efforts at the event and his finish college, Stockton James secured a spot on the 4 X was recognized by the College consisted only TUESDAY Open MIc Night hosted by Mike Novak 400 relay team of his school. Philadelphia Daily News in 1994 of A-D Wings and A- $2.00 Coronas and Fosters Bottles Tacos 2 for $1.00 IRC Hockey Preview WEDNESDAY Uve Acoustic with Gordon Carmen Clam Night 8pm-12am 1/2 doz. Clams Casino $3.00 Keith Hahn sonal feel to the season. Teams will meet on 1 doz. Ilttleneck steamers $4.00 The Argo the field of battle several times, with rivalries $3.00 Martinis or Manhattans 7pm-10pm Once again the students of the Richard certain to emerge. Stockton College of New Jersey have begun Only a week and a half into the season, tem- THURSDAY KaroKg With PJ Fran the quest for the cup. Intramural Hockey '99 pers have already flared and goals have been $1.50 Well Drinks 8pm-10pm is in full swing. rung up. The two divisions have quickly taken $2.00 Weil Drinks lOpm-midnlte As in years past dozens of brave souls will on their own identities. $1.50 pints Bud & Miller Ute 11pm-3am don the proverbial armor, that is to say gloves The Monday/Wednesday division has and shin pads, (as well as helmets for a very shown itself to be the bruiser division with the FRIDAY Uve Music by Soul Glow Productions select few) to prove to all who is the best team style of play looking like the teams took in the land. lessons from the Hanson brothers. Mlliflns Hi^t 10pm-2am This year's crop is filled to the top with vet- If you don't get it, I'm not going to explain $1.50 Pints, $2.00 Bottles erans who know the ways of the game. As it. SATURDAY Uvg Acoustic bY KcvIn Bums at 10pm with every year the rosters differ form the pre- Where as the Tuesday/Thursday division vious season due to mass retirement. resembles the play of Dean Youngblood, with 2 f^ 1 Appgtlzgrs 1lpm-1am Franchises fold and fade away, others just goal scoring aplenty. SUNDAY Spaghetti Night Spm-midnisht change uniforms and names. It is still early to tell who is the favorite to All You can eat for $3.00 The number of teams this season is down to take the coveted Grimming Cup, but I'm sure $2.00 Import Bottles 8pm-2am seven in each division, presenting a more per- that each team has their favorite in mind. Page 11 Febniaiy 22,1999 SPORTS THE ARGO

grabbing 13 rebounds. Rematch While Stockton was held to Lady Birds Drop Their (continued from page 1) its lowest offensive output of the year, the game wasn't a defense. No. 6 in the nation, total loss for the Ospreys who neutralized all of Stockton's have the No. 11 defense in Second To Rowan attempts. The Ospreys had Division HI. trouble getting inside which Stockton held Rowan to Joshua Heines cutting the Profs lead to seven with and 14 boards. forced them to shoot a whole their lowest score for the year TheArgo just under nine minutes to go, but The game was not a complete lot of three-pointers, and they and kept Rowan's acclaimed The Richard Stockton College Stockton was doomed from the loss for the Lady Ospreys who held only shot 3-22 from outside shooting squad to only 33.3% of New Jersey women had the opening of the second half. the nationally fourth ranked Profs the arc. The Ospreys guard from the field. dubious task of facing nationally Rowan's lead was as big as nine- offense (84.6 PPG) to only 70 tandem of David Braithwaite Stockton, despite the loss, ranked No. 24 Rowan, and the teen, with five minutes to go, but points. and Brendan Fagan were held locked up the number two Profs had all they could handle, for Stockton crawled back. By the end The Ospreys also improved on to only L5 points while shoot- ranking for the NJAC tourna- at least the first half. of the game the score was 70-54. their 76-44 loss to Rov^an earlier ing 4-23 from the field. When ment and face William The Ospreys entered the second Stockton's biggest problem was this year. the Ospreys did get inside, Paterson at home on half with a 25-23 lead, but it all its weak shooting as they shot only Stockton is still alive for the powerhouse Will Turner bul- Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. came tumbling down. With 18:52 19-72 (26.3%.) Stockton's leader. fourth NJAC tournament spot, lied the Profs to score 14 Tickets will cost $3 for stu- left Rowan took the lead for good Shannon Keelan, shot only 7-24 depending on Saturday's game points and six boards. dents with valid ID and $5 for on a drive to the basket by Meleena and had 14 points. against Montclair State (results are Leading the way for the those without ID. Edwards to make the score 26-25. Keelan could not handle the unknown at time of publication.) Profs was Rajohn Odom with If Stockton wins its tourna- Stockton made one free throw Profs duo of Edwards and Jessica The Ospreys are a hungr> and 19 points, followed by Mo ment game and Rowan wins before Rowan went on a 11-0 run, Macneill. Edwards had 26 points much-improved team who should Davis' 13 points and 10 theirs, Stockton could get making the score 37-26. and seven rebounds and Macneill make an impact if they get into the boards. Senior captain John another shot at Rowan in the The Lady Ospreys fought back. finished the game with 19 points NJAC tournament. Randall pounded the boards. NJAC tournament finals.

LETTERS & OPINIONS

Dear Stockton, Uonai. i Ilia bfciin-.iter 1 have iwo dentials to teach these classes, English language. We pay a lot of money for class- foreign professors vvith heavy however their lack of understand- Among other students, I feel es and our dollars should be I am currently a sophomore accents and I feel that it is nega- ing of the English language and that we should not have to adjust going towards the best quality attending Richard Stockton tively affecting my understanding dialect make them considerably to a foreign professor's way of education; not to supporting College. I have concems about of the material discussed in class. less effective than professors who speaking, nor should we have to some affirmative action policy. the method used in hiring the pro- I would have had three foreign speak English as a first language. adjust our class schedules Hiring educators that students fessors whom teach at Stockton professors this semester, but I It is clear that in the best inter- accordingly. An English teacher can not understand is unfair and College. dropped the class and added the est of the students, and in the would never allow a student to could put Richard Stockton It appears to me that the same class taught by a professor interest of hiring the most quali- use improper English in class. I College in legal jeopardy. staffing policies of the adminis- who speaks English as fied candidates to teach college feel that the students deserve the tration at Stockton support affir- Americans know it. students in the United States, same respect. This is The United Sincerely, mative action: a movement that is I am sure these professors have staffers should put an emphasis States of America and English is Mark Valenzano soon to be decided as unconstitu- the academic and technical cre- on hiring teachers fluent in the the primary spoken language.

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