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Volume 62, Number 6 www.suffolkjournal.net Wednesday, January 22, 2003 Flood damages dorm, ruin costs $150,000

Gillian Reagan find a waist-high pool of brown, Journal Staif dirty water in the basement and “It was like a rapid. sub-basement of thedorm. “It was Director of Residence Life and It was crazy.” a mess. (There was) a pretty good Summer Programs Maureen layer of dirt and mud on the rec. Owen Wark stepped out of the Maureen Owen Wark room floor,” shesaid. Park Street MBTA station at 12:07 Director of Residence Life The computer lab, laundry p.m. on New Year’s Eve to find and Summer Programs room. Residence Life thousands of gallons of water bar ­ Management Information Systems reling down Tremont Street. “It office were all flooded. Due to a was like a rapid. It was crazy,” she loss of electricity, phone lines and said. on Boston Common as gallons of a fire alarm system, the Boston Minutes earlier, a 16-inch water spewed through the grates Fire Department evacuated the water pipe burst at the comer of and into an NSTAR electric trans­ building. Owen Wark, her husband Park and Tremont Streets. Torrents former vault in the residence hall and Suffolk University policeoffi ­ of water mmbled into the MBTA basement. She was unable to wade cers were the only staff members Park Street station and into city through two feet of water to cross in the building. No one was hurt. drains, one of which was right in the street. Once the water sub­ One week and $150,000 worth of Mike Ross - Journal Staff front of the 150 TremontSt. dorm. sided, Owen Wark was finally able (Left to right) Liz Kazdan, Amanda Duiski and Coilette Ricard did Owen Wark powerlessly stood to enter the building at 1:30 p.m. to see Flood, page 3 their iaundry in the 150 TremontSt. residence hall yesterday. SGA may boycott next trustee mtg.

Matt Wilder to be changed,” Powers said. Journal Staff Freshman Class Representative Allan Motenko suggested getting Student Governmenta student representative on the Association President Sean board of trustees. “I think we Powers called an emergency SGA should go all the way to get a stu­ conference to discuss possibly dent (representative) on the board boycotting the upcoming boardof of trustees,” Motenko said. trustees student affairs committee SGA Treasurer Kim Duca said meeting. The conference, sched­ she has observed these meetings uled for Thursday afternoon, will more than once. “I’ve been attend­ likely be held under executiveses­ ing these for three years and they sion, which gives SGA the power are alwaysthe same,” Duca said. to hold themeeting behind closed Sophomore Class President, Mike Ross -Journal Staff doors. Langdon Walper suggested that The emergency meeting was the discussion be postponed and Associate Superior Court Justice Juiian T. Houston (left) and the first biack Suffolk County sheriff, called after SGA Vice President moved to a closed-door session, Andrea Cabrai, spoke at the opening ceremony for “The Long Road to Justice ” exhibit. Dave Rodrigues expressed con­ where the position of SGA as a cern that student leaders were not whole could be determined. given the respect they deserveat a Walper cited concerns of the dis­ Cultural court history on display Student Affairs Committee meet­ cussion being printed in the ing last semester. “I felt talked Suffolk Journal. “We look basical ­ GillianReagan tinue to help minorities or whether down to,” Rodrigues said to the ly like retards, sitting there as they Journal Staff they represent reverse discrimina­ general assembly meeting yester­ make fun of us, likelittle monkeys “It is intended for you, it tion. “We travel this long road day. Rodrigues suggested the they can play around with all day,” “The Long Road to Justice” is is intendedfor all of us to constantly under construction.” board “sit-ouf ’ of a similar meet­ Walper said. It is unclear if Walper paved with sacrifice and straggle. leam more about what it The road laid in “The Long ing on Feb. 4. Rodrigues said was referring to the committee in It claimed lives and changed was like to be a black Road to Justice” exhibit winds SGA representatives told board of question, or a similar one regard­ minds. Photographs, courtrecords person in a Massachusetts through the colonial period and trustee members things they had ing academic matters, also made and artifacts from the past 300 court room.” through to the present day. worked on this past semester, up of trustee members. “Treat us years highlight the efforts in “The Assembled by the Justice George there was no discussion, questions like students and members or the Long Road toJustice: The Afiican Julian T. Houston Lewis Ruffin Society, the exhibit or reactions. Suffolk community, not puppets,” American Experience in the Associate Superior Court focuses on how the Massachusetts The Student Affairs Committee Matenko said. Massachusetts Courts” exhibit at Justice and Project Curator courts handled the issue of slaves listens to executive Suffolk club President David J. Sargent Suffolk Law School’s Adams and slavery; how black Americans members every semester. Suffolk seemed speechless over the phone Gallery in David J. Sargent Hall. have straggled to gain equal University President David J. yesterdayafternoon. “I’ m at a loss At the opening ceremony held opportunities through the courts Sargentsaid it helps the board get for understanding,” Sargent said. Jan. 16, Associate Superior Court Cabral, a 1986 graduate of Suffolk and how black Americans’ partici­ a sense of studentlife. “The students haven’t brought Justice and Project Curator Julian Law School, was the keynote pation in the court systemas attor­ After yesterdays meeting, SGA anything to our attention that T. Houston said the exhibit high­ speaker at the openingevent. neys, judges, litigants and jurors Secretary Becky Harlow said she required a diseussion, that wasn’t lights the “overlooked” and “I wondered why is the road has evolvedover the centuries. apologized to the board because held,” he said. Responding to alle­ “ignored” contributions black still so long ... where is the on- The exhibit highlights segrega­ she was leaving themeeting early gations that smdents were disre­ Americans have made to the ramp where we are permanently tion cases, two of which are con­ for a Suffolk team tennis match spected at meetings, Sargent said, Massachusetts courts. on the main road,” Cabral said. sidered by many to be cases that she had scheduled. According to “I am not aware that any student “It is intended for you, it is She cited examples of racial issues stopped racial segreation in the Harlow, trustee member Bob has been spoken down to and I intended for all of us, to leam currently facing America, such as Boston School system. Croce commented that he wished can’t imagine anyone’s perception more about what it was like to be a the Supreme Court case in which In 1972 a group of black par­ he were playing tennis as well. of that.” Sargent said he would black person in a Massachusetts judges will have to decide whether ents from Dorchester filed a class- “I don’t think we should stop address the issue at the upcoming court room,” Houstonsaid. affirmative action programs in the meeting with the board of trustees. trustee’s meeting if he feels it nec­ Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea nation’s universities should con­ see Exhibit, page 2 The way we meet with them needs essary. The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, January 22, 2003 oo Artis-Jackson resigns

Adam D. Krauss tions of a demandingoffice. ” career at Suffolk, the university Journal Staff “She considers this a blessing,” became distinctly more welcom­ Briefs said Steven Jean, president of the ing to students and employees Dr. Sharon Artis-Jackson Black Student Union. He from diverse backgrounds.” resigned from her position as expressed confusion over Suffolk He noted the grovrth of the assistant to the president and direc­ letting someone like Artis-Jackson African American, Hispanic, ‘Othello’ a finalist In theater festival tor of the Multicultural Affairs “go so easily. I think they could Asian and Native American popu­ The Suffolk Theatre department’s performance of William office in early December, effec­ have pushed something to keep lation and said “gay, lesbian, Shakespeare's "Othello,” directed by Richard McElvain, was nomi­ tively ending a Suffolk career that her to stay.” bisexual and transgender members nated as a finalist in the Kennedy Center American College Theater played a critical role in diversify­ “We certainly knew Sharon of Suffolk gained visibility and Festival production competition, the most prestigious college theater ing the student body and commu­ was looking to leave Suffolk,” said support.” competition in New England. nity. Wilma Arguiozoni, associate “Sharon is an innovator,” Jean The passionate love story of “Othello,” which was performed in Artis-Jackson said she didn’t director of the Multicultural said. “She increased the comfort the Suffolk’s studio theater at the end of November, was chosen to have time for an interview. In a Affairs office. “If you knew level of a lot of students here. She enter in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival statement to the Suffolk Journal, Sharon youknew she was looking can go into any field ... as longas Production Competition. Nineteen Suffolk students performed live she said her family and friends for employment,” she said, adding the opportunities are out there. If music and dance. “have been aware for some time it was Artis-Jackson’s “goal” to not she’ll make them.” Suffolk students will participate in the contest held at Keene that I was anxious to pursue other relocate closer to her family m Artis-Jackson said she is leav­ State College in New Hampshire on Jan. 31. They will compete professional goals.” Maryland. ing the university “with confi­ against students from Boston University, Middlebury College, Dean She said that her ambitions In a letter to the Suffolk com­ dence that (Suffolk) is poised for College and five other universities. “proved difficult for (her) to do munity President David J. Sargent even greater advancement in the Suffolk Theater students, including Melissa Barker, Lindsey while managing the daily opera­ wrote, “During Sharon’s 16 year future. Darling, Ruby DesJardins, Nael Nacer, Aaron Pitre, and Edel Talaid are selected to participate in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition at this year’s festival in New Hampshire. There will be an encore performance on Jan. 27 in the Suffolk ‘Ignored’ law cases on exhibit Studio Theatre. Make reservations by calling (617) 973-5359. Exhibit from page 1______challenged the legality of slavery ballot,”he says. in Massachusetts, based on the Cabral cited a need for more Studentsparticipate In global protests action suit in federal court. The 1780 state constitution. Although black American votes. “We are Cn Jan 18. Members of the Suffolk University Students for Peace group alleged in Morgan vs. chattel slavery continued to exist losing our history one un-cast vote and Justice (SUSPJ) recently traveled to Washington to take part in Hennigan that the Boston School in Massachusetts, the Quock at a time,” Cabral said. the largest anti-war protests since the Vietnam War. Nineteen Suffolk Department had intentionally Walker decision indicated that it She said when black American students made the 9-hour bus ride to participate in the event, which delayed efforts to reduce the num­ would no longer be supported by communities don’t vote it “mocks was estimated to have drawn over 5CC,CCC participants, nearly ber of schools in the city that were the state courts. This was one of the sacrifices” African Americans 1,CCC from Boston alone. The protest was sponsored by the inter­ more than 50 percent black, as the first times in the countrythat a had to make. “Our leaders are not national group ANSWER (Act Now To Stop War and End Racism). A required by the Racial Imbalance written constitution was directly thrust upon us. We chose them ... second protest in response to the looming conflict between United Act of 1965. At the time reports applied as law. Pictures and court We become powerless the moment States and Iraq is scheduled to take place in New York City on Feb. showed that many of the black documents record the case in the in which we perceive ourselves as 15. SUSPJ will be organizing a group to travel to the event and is schools in the city were chronical­ exhibit. such.” actively looking for students to participate. ly short-changed on funding and Panels highlight the straggle She said black Americans made facilities were unequal. Arthur for black Americans to become great accomplishments that have Garrity Jr., the judge assigned to jurors in the legal system and cases been ignored in classrooms. “We Law student wins legal writing competition the case, concluded that the school that challenged Massachusetts for really seek repair, correction in the Suffolk University Law School student Stephen Wilson recently committee knowingly used covert equal education rights. American history text book,” received first prize in an annual legal writing competition sponsored techniques to deny equal educa­ A video is also played high ­ Cabral said. by the Boston Patent Law Association. tional opportunities to all students lighting “contemporary African She named the black Wilson was awarded $75C for his article “Rewarding Creativity - inBoston. American views of Massachusetts Americans that invented the type­ Transformative Use inthe Jazz Idiom,” a piece originally written as an Photographs of black and white Courts.”In the video State Senator writer and fountain pen and the assignmentin Suffolk Law’s Advanced Copyright Seminar class. The children exiting a school bus doc­ Edward W. Brooke, the first black first man to set foot on the south article reexamines existing copyright law in a modern light, specifi­ ument the court-ordered busing of American elected Massachusetts pole and the first doctor to perform cally, with suggestion towards granting legitimacy to musical materi­ black students to white schools are Attorney General, speak his heart surgery, all of which were al formally considered derivative. displayed in the exhibit. straggles to find a well-paying job Black men. “We are like jazz, the The article also received second place in the American Society of Newspaper clippings of riots on after graduating from Boston onlytrue American music, created Composers, Authors, and Publishers’ Nathan Burke competition, as Mission Hill streets during the University Law School. Large and by extraordinary pain and extraor­ well as having been chosen as a finalist in the American Intellectual racial tension in 1974 and Boston small firms only allowed him to do dinary joy,” Cabral said. Property Law Association’s Watson competition. Globe articles highlighting the research. During his introduction of the anniversary of the case ruling are Attorney Margaret A. exhibit, Houston asked black also included. Letters sent to Burnham, the first black woman American lawyers and judges in Suffolkpartners with Jobs For Youth Boston Garrity after the decision were appointed to Massachusetts bench, the audience to stand and be rec­ A recent partnership between Suffolk University and Jobs For also presented, from handwritten talks about being disrespected in ognized. Approximatly a dozen Youth Bostonwas formed early this month to train low-income minor­ notes citing disagreement to typed courts by white judges. Attorney people stood and the audience ity workers for employment in the environmental services industry. words of support. Harold L. Vaughn speaks about applauded for them. Houston said JFYNetworks is a career development and training center in Boston, Another panel highlighted the black Americans’ need to partici­ those standing prove the progress and has aided inthejob training of over 2C,CC0 individuals. Through Quock Walker case, a series of pate in the legal system. “We have that has been made in it’s collaboration with Suffolk, JFYNetworks current program allows judicial cases that successfully not yet learned the power of the Massachusetts courtrooms. for the useof Suffolk facilities and laboratories free of charge, to aid in the instruction of trainees on the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Send us your big news! SSOM offers Global MBA The Sawyer School of Management is augmenting its existing master’s in business and administration curriculum with a new Send us materials degree, dubbed the Global MBA. This new program, which will give for briefs! students a more intensive analysis of global business over three semesters and 15 months, will include innovations such as a multi­ Let us know what cultural orientation, new international concentrations and a three- happened at a recent event in your stu­ month internship in international business. dent activities group or what’s happening in your Ice Theater on the Common community. The Boston Ice Theater is giving free figure skating demonstra­ tions at Boston Common’s Frog Pond on Feb. 1 and 2 at 4:30 p.m. Let your voice be heard! The group will perform “Snow” at 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 3. Members of the audience are urged to bring donations of canned goods and toi­ letries for Rosie’s Place, beneficiaries of the performances. Wednesday, January 22, 2003 The Suffolk Journal Students honor Basement re-opens after flood

Flood from page 1 Management Director Mark “It’s my opinion that we won’t get King’s legacy Henebury said setting up tempo­ anything back from the city,” damage later, the residence hall rary lighting and restoring elec­ Dooley said. , basements has been restored and tricity were priorities when arriv­ Owen Wark, who lives with her Michael Dempsey speaker Hazel Yeabon, originally open to students since Jan. 18. The ing on the scene. Large trucks husband in the residence hall, had Journal Staff from Ghana, said that the example computer lab is closed, however; pumped water from the basements to stay in a hotel until the fire of King has helped her realize the equipment needs to be “checked and Physical Plant workers used alarm system was restored. A ceremony was held to com­ American dream. and rebooted,” Owen Wark said. vacuums tosoak up the puddles of Suffolk sport players and early- memorate Dr. Martin Luther King Sophomore student Rhea She said the lab should be open dirty water. Boston Restoration arrival students for the spring Jr.’s birthday Jan. 16. Students and Ramjohn spoke about how the life todayor later this week. The exer­ and American Building semester were not allowed in the faculty spoke about King's leader­ and legacy of King continues to cise room and the MIS office in Maintenanceassisted in the clean­ building, according to Owen ship in the civil rights movement inspire her as well. the sub-basement need new equip­ up operation. Wet carpet was Wark. The system was restored the and how his example is still rele­ “1 think it was a very good ment and will remain closed xmtil removed and replaced. After re­ week before students returned to vant today. thing that we had student speakers further notice, according to Owen wiring electrical switches and school for the new semester on The ceremony was held at ... it was very touching,” BSU Wark. restoring phone lines, the crew Sunday, Jan. 12. . Suffolk Law School and spon­ President Steven Jean said. A few unpainted walls and a checked equipment including Residents were barred from sored by the Multi-Cultural Associate Professor of History musty smell in the basement are washers, dryers, elevators and all using the basement facilities, Affairs Office and the Black Robert A. Bellinger began the the only evidence of the flood. passed inspections, according to including the laundry room and Student Union. event by noting that King Yesterday afternoon, freshmen Liz Henebury. computerlab last week. Henebury Suffolk University President “belonged to the whole world.” Kazdan and Collette Ricard were Furniture, exercise equipment, said facilities management needed David J. Sargent commented that Black Student Union member doing laundry and kicking a soc­ ceiling tiles and supplies were to “tie up a few loose ends.” the day of King’s murder was "the John Essieh read a speech by King cer ball around the linoleum sub­ damaged, but no student property Dooley said “mold is an issue” most profound day in the last 100 titled Strength to Love. Suffolk basement floor. A painter stood on or computer lab equipment was because it can grow in damp walls years of this great nation,” com­ student Pia Hanson encouraged a ladder, rolling paint onto the spoiled. and agitate students’ allergies. paring King's death to the cmcifix- those in attendance tojoin her in MIS office ceiling. “The MIS officewas hit pretty Chemicals were sprayed into the ion of Jesus Christ, he recalled that singing the renowned civil rights Maureen C. Dooley, budget hard,” Dooley said. MIS office in wall to prevent mold growth. on the day of King’s death he was anthem “Lift Every Voice.” director and risk manager, has S211 suffered the most damage. Owen moved back into the res­ in Washington lecturing at Commenting on the non-vio­ been working with Suffolk’s Apple computers and office furni­ idence hall and was glad that the Georgetown University Law lent teachings practiced by King in insurance company. Fireman’s ture were completely ruined. flood happened during winter Center. Sargent mentioned that he the struggle against racial discrim­ Fund Insurance Company, to fully Dooley filled out purchase orders, break. is very proud tohave bestowed an ination and segregation, junior cover damage costs over the past sent them to the insurance compa­ “Thankfully happened it during honorary degree on the wife of the Donroy Grant said after the event, several weeks. ny for approval and equipment a time that students weren’t there. slain civil right ’s leader, Coretta “Through adversity you have to “Physical Plant had people in was replaced. Fireman’s Fund will It would’ve been awful,” Owen ScottKing. keep going - and tokill them with right away,” Dooley said. “We be coordinating with Boston’s Wark said. “I don’t want to think Suffolk Law student and event kindness.” didn’t waste any time.” Facilities insurance company to seek funds. about that.”

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Editorials What dreams may come At an anti-war rally in Washington D.C. on April4, 1967, Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr. steppedup to the microphone andannounced, "I oppose the war in Vietnam becauseI love America and there can be no great dis­ Finally, appointment where there is no great love." Kingdevoted a tremendous amount of energy to opposing American militaryaction in Viemam as passionatelyas he fought to end racial seg­ regation. He identified the three greatest evils plaguing American socie­ something ty as racism, militarism and poverty. But when young schoolchildren are taught about King in history class, their instructors tend to omit the two latter causes, even though they were as near and dear to his heart as was the Montgomery Improvement Association, an organization formed in do during 1955 to sponsor the Montgomery Bus Boycott following the arrest of Rosa Parks. A peaceful revolutionarymore than anythingelse. King was ahead of Comp Sci his time and because of this was in constant conflict with his social atmosphere. He sacrificed the pursuit of happiness for the pursuit of righteousness. Perhaps he was trying to forge the two. He was arrested doss... numerous times because he would not let his beliefs go silent. He inspired change in people as he encouraged them to "transform the jail cell from a dungeon of shame into a haven of freedom and humility." King was a prisoner not of the state but of his own moralconscience. He was not a slave, but enslaved to the idea that men were created equal. He literally forfeited his own freedom so others could discover their A budgetary brief own. King was pure in his sacrifices. He stood not for the accumulation of wealth, fame or adulation, but for justice. I can't help butpull a wry grin prehensive approach to the state zens would be comforted knowing One of King's most powerful message was love. In current discus­ every time I hear mention of deficit is necessarily a wise one. that their revenue will directly sions of race relations, however, the word “love” is seldom mentioned. Governor Romney's intended 5% Any conclusions must be neces­ affect what matters to them. King insisted love was the dominant, critical value by which we could reduction in state aid to cities and sarily incomplete, as these recent The expanded powers recently overcome racial strife. In "Strength of Love," he wrote, "Hate cannot towns. Having worked at the months are but the first shaky granted tothe Governor allow him drive outhate, only love can do that." municipal level in Lowell forsev­ steps of a man whois entirely new a more engaged role in state It would be a great leap of optimism to suggest that King's dreams for eral years myself, I maintain to public administration. finance. And this is desirable. But the countryhave been realized. Racism is still real, poverty persists and something of a first-hand knowl­ The fact that he's a Republican any newly-acquired power~or for war looms in the not too distant future. Perhaps Kingwas engagedin a edge of the often comical inner in a traditionally Democratic state that matter, any power at all- struggle that was ultimatelyfutile. History has showed usthat there is no does add to his troubles, just as his should be excercised with both such thingas a perfect society based on equality and justice. knee-jerk reaction to any financial caution and care. The broad King taughtus that the struggle societies present to its citizens must James Cormier situation is to cut or suppress any sweeping Republican cuts that persist and be challenged in order to ensure that the American dream is thought of taxation in as broad a often seem widely appealing are fulfilled. ■ stroke as possible. However, Mr. unfortunately a broadsword where workings of civic spending. Romney fails to realize that in a scalpel is needed. Small, con­ r Each fiscal year typically ends Massachusetts not all municipali­ trolled, relative steps: what they The Suffolk Journal with certain divisions and agencies ties are created equal. While some lack in drama they make up in eff scrambling to spend what are usu­ cities and towns could handle a ectiveness. The last thing ally substantial budgetary left­ 5% cut in state-provided aid, many Massachusetts needs is the iiiil pEDUCE hlDUrri ll--JPAYHE«I5 B overs; I have fond memories of sit­ depend on that funding much overzealoususage of red ink com­ U.S. Issues Offer of Internet Sheet Music ting with my boss, wondering jok­ more heavily. Each case should be ing back to haunt us down the Direct Talks with Vendor Files ’ ingly if perhaps we could get an considered on its own merits in road. North Korea Cybersquatting Lawsuit order for a new flat-screen TV past order to provide aid where it is The Bay State's new Governor WASHINGTON ■ In a sienificant Jan 8”A Madison dot-com company li concession intended to ease the the finance department. All of this needed most. has the potential for a strong worsening standoff over North that sells sheet music over the Korea's nuclear we^ons program, Internet is accusing a competitor of r-otton hiring away customers with a Ml: 21 . 'i .1 is done, as anyone who has ever In return, the Governor should administration: he is active as the Bush administration announced 10: > Tuesday its willingness to talk directfy similarly named Web site with the communist regime and held dealt with a public budget before more strongly consider Boston opposed to passive, engaged as out the promise of diplomatic and Musicnotes Inc . wbeh operates die economic benefits if the North WWW musicnotes com Web site, filed can tell you, in the hopes of Mayor Thomas Menino's proposal opposed to distanced to the needs reversed Its nuclear buildup .. a cybersquattmg Uwsun Monday against a Swaalon, Vt .. How do you like staving off city officials who to permit cities and towns to insti­ of the Commonwealth. He's our new site? C. I love it proven he can get legislation Backgrounder: might decide that said division or tute local taxes, allowing them to r l Nke it agency's funding could stand some augment their budgets internally. passed, and he's proven he can, at slimming down. Honor system Such taxes could be implemented least initially, trusted with expand­ aside, it's simply not good busi­ periodically-even sporadically- ed power; now we just have to Wired up nessto rescind a surplus. simultaneously allowing city gov­ show him how to use it. By no means am I arguing that ernmentto take a more active role Suffolk Journal goes on-line this aspectof the Governor's com­ in their own finances while citi­ As some of you are probably Wednesday, Jan 22. aware, the Journal has had some­ On the site you can find all of what of a schizophrenic online the material you would in our presence. We first went online print edition, plus there will be The Suffolk Journal information about movie show­ several years ago, but unfortunate­ Suffolk University's Student Newspaper ly content was only updated for ings, roommate listings, scholar­ www.suffolkjournal.net one semester. - ships, graduate school, weather, Our website spent a year on and you can even register to have 41 Temple Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 vacation, then came back for a our articles sent directly to your e­ Phone: (617) 573-8323 semester, only to be down for mail address. ■ Fax: (617) 994-6400 another year (certain staff short­ We're also going to conduct ages have exacerbated our diffi­ weekly polls. 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Wednesday, January 22, 2003 The Suffolk Journal Opinion

Uncommon Sense New Perspectives Porn for patriots Stand tall Kerry

While London was Vietnam averted service by requesting stu­ There is an apparent expenditure, and second in the number of being pummeled during dent deferments. It seems that sometimes consensus in this nation of initial corporate stock listings as a percent­ the Blitzkrieg, George the hawks are the hummingbirds. If the ours in which it is under­ age of gross state product. Orwell wrote that patriot- draft were reinstated the government would stood that a Democrat This seems to contradictthe not-so-spo- ^ ism and intelligence be more empowered to conduct operations from our Commonwealth ken Republicanbelief that in order to have »9|j|| would eventually have to abroad because it would not have an army is "too liberal" to be elect­ an economically vibrant state you have to ^team up if Britain was to of voluntary citizens but of citizen con­ ed to the presidency. I eliminate social programs and services (and By defeat Nazi Germany. He scripts. America would be transformed into wonder whether this belief execute the occupationally inactive). Michael viewed World War II as a quasi police state where those refusing to arises from a credible dis­ While Bush was governor of Texas, the Dempsey the war for democratic wear a uniform would be snatched up by agreement with state could claim the seventh highest pover­ socialism and against those who were. Massachusetts' socioeco­ ty rate in the nation, there were 152 state- class-induced fascism. As the world anx­ What pisses me off isn't just the latent nomic policy or whether sponsored murders, and it was last place m iously awaits the impending war in Iraq, cynicism or contempt for democratic free it's unreasoned hearsay. For a select few it social service programs. Indeed, he one wonders if Orwell's assertion that patri­ will inherent in something like his “draft ” may be the former, but for the majority who presided over the most active state execu­ otism be intelligent has been given any proposal. It is that Rangel is against remov­ hold this conviction, I assert it is the latter. tion programin the nation,while crime and audience in the United States? Whenever ing Saddam Hussein from power for the As we gear up for the Democratic civil poverty in Texas increased (obviously the issue of Iraq comes up in discussion, same reason that Bush is for it-evidence. war, everyone with a voicehas now started proving the deterrence factor). one often hears an individual say that "we" Sure, a few defunct warheads have been to chime in with his or her opinions and Apparently almost half of Americans have "interests" in taking the necessary unearthed. But if CNN were to plaster the analyses of the battlefield. Time magazine were eager to elect a man who worsened actionto neutralize "our" enemy. return address across our TV screens, recently ran a pieceon the contenders, with practically every quantifiable statistic while Very rarely in the American political chances are the Bush team may resort to Kerry's biggest potential liability being that in office. Miraculously without the death vernacular does one hear an individual cognitive dissonance and begin the search "He's a Democrat from Massachusetts." We penalty Massachusetts has one of the low­ adhere to the laws of grammar and begin for a new pretext. know the rest of the nation views us as est rates of violent crime in the nation. with "I" when he or she is clearly speaking But isn't there more to this debate than "Taxachusetts," but are we just a state full Am I the only one that wonders why on behalf of himself or herself Small just warheads? What about war to aid the of tax-and-spend liberals? Is this a place conservative men from statistically poor, point? Perhaps. The damage this can do to Iraqi opposition? What about taking action where businesses are chased away? Let's uneducated, under-funded states (where one's capacity to think for one's self is to oust a dictator the United States once judge this on facts, rather than tired cliches. socialproblems are ignored or exacerbated insidious but not irreparable. One must supported? And, forgive me, what about It is truethat our politicians,when com­ throughpoor policy) are running the coun­ play both defense and offense when faced "regime change" to end the sanctions? pared to many nation-wide, are more apt to try, while candidates from wealthier, more with such shady sophistry. These points adumbrated on their own- support social spending over tax cuts, so the educated, more prosperous states are Consider the recent proposal being before even considering Saddam's aspira­ cost of living in Massachusetts is somewhat looked at as Singe? advanced by Congressman Charles Rangel tions to nuclearize Iraq- certainly qualify as higher than the nation's average. However, I might be an apologist for from New York to reinstate the "draft". His evidence enough tojustify action of some our jobs, on average, are higher paying. In Massachusetts' liberalism, but I'm proud of argument is that the rich always declare sort, be it covert or overt. And as far as 1 addition, we boast a significantly lower the fact that poverty has declined here by wars and that poor minorities always fight know Rangel hasn't had a word to say unemployment rate than the national aver­ 1.4% from 1999 - 2001 (one of the only in them. about any of this. But this is not ironic age. states in the nation to register a decline m This was trae in Vietnam. During that ladies and gentlemen. It's putrid liberalism. In 2002 Massachusetts ranked number poverty during the most "profitable" decade conflict nearly 60 percent of the Afiican- But if it is true that reaction precedes one overall in the State New Economy in American history). I think it might just be American population was shipped abroad revolution, and mutatis mutandis, succeeds Index, an aggregate ranking of state job unpalatable for many conservatives to to prosecute a racist and unjust war while it as well, then Rangel may just get the kind markets and economies with special focus accept the fact that Massachusetts is work­ being subjected to racist discrimination at of people'sarmy he wants, but in Brooklyn on technical and knowledge jobs. We rank ing, and quite well. home. And it was the bourgeois elite, such rather than Baghdad. Now that's a draft that quite highly on several important sub-areas: I say that instead of Massachusetts being as our current Secretaryof Defense Donald may end up giving him moreof a chill than third in the amount of "knowledge jobs", Kerry's biggest liability, it is his greatest Rumsfeld and Vice President Dick Cheney, he is bargaining for. first in high tech jobs, first in broadband asset. who, while supporting U.S. policy in internet availability, first in venture capital 1,2,3,4! Let me decide who fights this war

I was chatting with a Suffolk employee and the draft will get people voicing their clock back in such a rejuvenating way being gunneddown? the other day, sharing simple, easy-to-catch- dissent in uninhibited forms - not planned immense, you will see why the call has to be Unlike today, Americans knewand cared onto remarks, when he said, "Sometimes I demonstrations, which should be noted for made. that unnecessary, ill-fated blood was being worry with all you students aroimd." their effort, nonetheless. Because of these wars (on Terror, Iraq, spilled in their names. They had to know - “How do you mean?”I asked. As you see, youth, my similar students, etc.), civil liberties, (supposedly) basic they were in the middle of it. They were "You guys out number us," he said, is beautiful in its rational ignorance. It is human rights, like equality, privacy, and free willing to cry and die and fly in the face of before explaininghow sweat rolls down his time for our generation - those we study speech have been hijacked. I hope they the establishment to make sure their home nose when he's in the elevator with (I pre- with and grow to ignore - to rally behind don't crash. This is happening because our never became America 2003. Those peace- some motive, some collective internalurge. elected representatives do no take the lovin', free-flowing, culturally inspired The draft will bring this out. American populace seriously and I don't entanglements of hair and liberal living Adam D. Krauss I've seen people become lazier, apathetic think "we" have given (now get Texas) da fought the power-struggle, and they had fun in a reality-TV show and comfortable seat gah dam eh mer eh kan prez' dent any rea­ doing it, through uplifting, revolutionaiy over the course of my life, and Americans, son to take us seriously. ways. Today Americans sit complacent as sume) an intimidating number of students. unfortunately, have developed a tremendous Now listen, for the most part, people justice is stripped because they feel no pres­ He was talking as if students were conspir­ tendency tolend their soulsto sheep follow­ don't care, don't see, or don't believe that this sure, or urgency, to do anything atall Lack ing to cosmically raise this place or some­ ing. Life has gotten easier for the country, country is on the cuspof being pick-pocket­ of connection to the state stands in people's thing.. and technologyhas been abused because of ed by runaway corruption machines. There way. The draft will serve as the much need­ "Yeah, but the students don't realize that certain lazy-boy advances like the electron­ is no stmggle. But who even needs one, ed kick-in-the-ass. (advantage), so don't worry," I said. ic toothbrush; Americans are on their way right? The separation between reality and I read somewhere once that unless you Another student was near, leaning on the to abolishing the most necessary component life for Americans has been ripped wide- challenge authority democracy is a farce. wall. He didn't look up because he was and expected dimension of the human expe­ open. I see a monster inside the hole. If Make the' establishment count on us. already listening. He smiled. He knew rience: struggle. there's going to be a war, then there should Americans need to be struggling again - it what I meant. The issue today is how serious to take the be a draft. will lead to revolutionary transcendental­ So I got to thinking, what if things all of word of New York Democrat Charles You people knowwhy blood was spilled ism. We need to begin to cut through the a sudden didn't happen, as they should? Rangel, who has thrown out the idea of rein­ in Chicago in 1968 over America's name? divisive plots and organize surprise. In hopes of a shock awakening, I want stating the draft, for noble and alternative Why youth were metamorpho-sizing into How much more fun would it be if col­ the draft to be reinstated. Today, as a result reasons, I may add. Considering not the freak flags? Why our presidents and their lege campuses got to shaking the earth of the catered-to-ness of their lifestyles, possibilities of such a thing strong but the brothers and fiiends named Martin were again, not just cheering to a touchdown, or Americans need tobe forced to think, to act. strength of such a possibility to turn the kneelingto a guy named Brady? i- irts ertainment Wednesday, January 22, 2003 The SuffolkJournal Former D-Generation singer Self Destructs

Chris Dwyer Adams straps on a guitar for most record. progressing into new songwriting Journal Staff tracks, continuing the array with “High Lonesome” could easily solitude. keyboards and even manning the ALBUM wander onto radio with its out­ “Solitaire” and “Xmas” are At first listen Jesse Malin’s solo controls, producing the album’s REVIEW standing, vivid guitars and Malin’s brought down to a stripped setting, debut The Fine Art of Self entire onslaught. Neil Yoimg-esque laments. as Malin pours his soul over a Destruction braves nowhere near Opening track “Queen of the ► Title: The ravishingly haunting lightly strummed acoustic guitar. the bratty glam-inspired rock ‘n’ Underworld” has an early Bruce The Fine Art of Self “Brooklyn” is set m post-Sept. 11 “I made my baby cry,” cries Malin roll punk that his former New York Springsteen-like vocal snarl that Destruction New York, “The ghost of on “Xmas,” a gem that thrusts his cohorts D-Generation touched in lingers throughout. Malin’s paral­ ► Artist: Christmas past left Walt Whitman newfound sound into the foray. the mid-90s. However, the leling acoustic and staggering Jesse Malin in the trash.” The Fine Art of Self Destruction replacement of an alternative electric guitar sways compliment ► Label: Malin paints us a recurrent pic­ is easily one of the best debut country backdrop with an honest an otherwise near rock ‘n’ roll Artemis tureof his home city over a simple albums this year. Jesse Malin has lyrical style complete with Malin’s emotional output. ► Rating: (out of 5 stars) acoustic guitar and Adams’ successfully made the leap into almost signature rasp proves this “TKO” hits a classic Dead uniquely flavored lead guitar. singer/songwriter territory, all disc to be one of the standout Boys-like riff before stumbling The intangible likeness of deca­ while embracing the spirit of his releases of the year. back into a fi-enzy of slide guitar dence drips off the title track, with experienced rock ‘n’ roll past. The influence of Ryan Adams, and acousticmelancholy. its late ‘70s punk rock snotty atti­ His burgeoning and soulful current xmderground Americana’s There are a few drops of that don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t tude clashing with alternative representations of alternative golden boy, and also a close fiiend New York punk-influenced rock n’ know, why,” croons Malin over a country twang. country and Americana only paral­ of Malin, comes into play on The roll left in Jesse Malin, and one of beautifully fatalistic chorus and Malin creates the perfect com­ lel Malin’s level of endless cool Fine Art of Self Destruction. those moments is “Wendy.” “I the catchiest punk riffs on the bination of his influences, all while and sheer punk rock attitude. Stones rock through hits

Upcoming Adam D. Krauss play, as only a band like the Stones blues song for all of the bluesy Journal Staff could deliver them - raw. Those days there are: “Midnight Film lucky enoughto be in the building Rambler.” When the oversized E-Trade were treated to “Start Me Up” As Jagger swayed for his fans, Finance banners that were hanging (hey, it’s still cool, even if Ford bassist Darrell Jones and guitarists behind the stage at the Rolling exploited it) and “Monkey Man,” Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood Stones concert in the FleetCenter which was performed ever so, lined up behind him, picking up were taken down, theyopened the well, jimgle-like. the steady, reliable beats of Charlie view to a whole new world of The band looked eclectic, espe­ Watts (yes, he was wearing a pelvic thrusts and bluesy waves. cially Jagger who at 59 hardly sweater and orange socks). Things got going, and Mick resembles a man who could be old The band rode the edges'of this and his gang of post-middle-aged enough to be your grandfather. smooth-growling song - it was boys made sure we never stopped. The man might as well be consid­ 1969 all over again, when the It was, as expected, a concert to ered a god. He sure dances, or album Let It Bleed debuted. The remember. wiggles, or does whatever he does band chose a number of songs On that note, itwas alsoa show better than any other god. from that album to perform this to forget, for intoxication puipos- Though the band played night. es. But that’s beside the point. “Satisfaction” toward the end of Fans were treated to “Honky The Rolling Stones did what the show, it was really misplaced. Tonk Women,” “Street Fighting everyone expected them to do - Little puffs of smoke came hover­ Man” and for their time on the sec­ they rocked, satisfied and showed ing over the crowd and people got ondary stage setu^ in the middle of us once again why we all love rock on their feet to yell, “one more the arena, the Stones covered Bob n’ roll. song, onemore song.” Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” The only delay in the evening There was plenty of flavor to be (with Jagger on harmonica) and belonged to the opening act (no taken from a set that included ripped “Brown Sugar.” offense to Ryan Adams - his trib­ “Bitch,” “No Expectations,” For an encore and one last Photo courtesy of Suzy Wood/Revolution Studios ute to the late Clash singer Joe “Tumbling Dice,” “All Down The attempt to fill the voracious Strummer was worthy of note). Line,” “Thru & Thru,” “Stray Cat appetitesof fans in attendance, the w ,rr But from the opening riff of “You Blues,” “Don’t Stop,” one of the band performed “Jumpin’ Jack Darkness Falls Got Me Rockin’” there was no band’s latest ear-tremors, and Flash” back on the main stage. Michael (Lee Cormie) convinces his sister (Emma hesitation. “Gimme Shelter,” with an empow­ As the confetti poured down, people stood up. Unfortunately all Caulfield) that his nightmares are real in “Darkness Celebrating forty years as a ering burst of energy from backup band, the Stones played to a sold- vocalist Lisa Fischer. good things must end, even t,he Falls.” out crowd and the hits were on dis­ Then there was the clincher, the experienceof seeing the Stones. Fashion and the City by Lauren Cole

■While most people have a pretty good Sultry is in.... sluttyis out. play off the polycultural look. Do wear unique jeans. Go low and idea what they should and should not wear, Do wear black. Wear sexy black to flat­ K.I.S.S.: Keep it Simple Sweetie. Limit lean. Wear a hip grazing waistband, but for some reason it all goes out the-window ten your figure, but don’t wear it is as a full- the ornamentation to one piece. If you hap­ don't graze too south of the border. Streaked, once they dress to go out. Always remem­ on camouflage. pen to be unsure about somethingtoss it. distressed, or stone washed denim are great ber, fashion is about growth and learning Play up black’s sizzling quotient with a Do Blaze. Bitsy blazers are hot right now with any blouse or jacket.. from your mistakes. plunging neckline or a pencil skirt silhou­ in all types of fabrics. Buttoning just the top Do Winter White. Can’t wear white Let the cultivating begin... ette. Looks great for all occasions! button and leaving the bottom ones imdone after labor day...Oh Fuey! Snow tones are Don’t Over Bare. Take the trash out of Do Exotic Anything. Pair a single to expose what’s’ imdemeath is sexier than more than okay. your wardrobe! Play up your favorite asset embellished item with a simple blouse or ever. Anyways, once in a while you need to without looking cheapand tacky. Don’t give jeans. Surprise your jeans with any embroi­ It looks the best with tees, thin sweaters step out of the hazy shades of winter and be the entire Boston audience a peep show. dered shirt, bag or shoe. Think globallyand or the riskylook- nothingat all underneath simply flaky. Wednesday, January 22, 2003 The Suffolk Journal

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Dana Forsythe major shaping factor behind his a small town with power for Journal Staff sound. weeks. Naturally comfortable and We are looking for Shortly after moving to San genuinely funny behind the mic, music reviews, movie For Jason Mraz, it’s not just Diego, Mraz met his musical soul he led the crowd through a two reviews, etc. Please another tour stop. For up and mate in Toca Rivera, a local musi­ hour set loaded with unreleased email the Suffolk coming .artists such as Mraz, cian that hasbeen by his side ever tracksfi'om his live EPs and songs Journal at Boston is a must have market. from hismajor label debut. journalarts@hot- Jason Mraz, djembe player Toca Although a few tunes such as mail.com Rivera, plus an accompanying “You and I Both” and “Sleep All bass player made their v/ay to SHOW Day” are not new songs (both Cambridge to play two sold out R E U I E W appear on previous discs), Mraz’s shows at the House of Blues last mostly current debut flows from Thursday night. ► Band: start to finish. Songs dealing with Jason Mraz Originally a Virginia native, loss, the uncertainty of the future ► Date: Mraz has moved around, playing and of course, women, aresurpris­ Jan. 16 in New York coffee houses before ingly fresh andcatchy. settling in San Deigo to pursue his V Venue: Mraz’s uncanny ability to House of Blues dream foil time. ► Rating: (out of 5 stars) freestyle gives the more upbeat Opening for and playing with songs undeniable hooks and such artists as Bob Dylan, Paula smooth conversational-like verses. Cole, Jewel, David Gray and Dave But thereal attraction is Mraz’s Need some info? Matthews has exposed the new ability tosing. His gorgeo.us voice comer to a broader audience, but plays on the contrast between his with the release of hisnew album. since. The two have been on the quick rhyming lyrics, creating Waiting for My Rocket to Come, road across the U.S., playing serenesoundscapes. Call the Student Advisory Line(SAL) he’ll surely be able to stand on his wherever they could find an audi­ On hisalbum, Mraz touches on (617) 573-8798 own two feet. ence, consistently writing and laid back acoustic jazz reminscent Mon-Thurs: 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Interestingly enough, it was recording new music. of Jack Johnson, big band jams Friday: 8:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Dave Matthews whomade a point Consequently, when Jason Mraz that would make the Greyboy Email: [email protected] of putting Mraz on showcase dur­ and company take the stage Allstars blush and the straight up ing his previous summer shows in around 11 on a Thursday night pop that will surely get him the California. there are no shortage of 80s tunes radio airplay he so sorely deserves. Unlike Matthews, Mraz’s style integrated into songs, and plentiful It’s been a long road for Jason relies heavily on his scat-like amountsof down-home jamming. Mraz to finally get to be the new lyrics and jazzy/country-esque Although a little short staffed in guy on the scene. Now that he’s acoustic patterns. The fact that the band department, Mraz provid­ here, he won’t be leaving for a Mraz hasno real backupband is a ed all the energy needed to supplywhile. University Dateline For more information for getting your event iisted in Dateline contact the Dean of Students Office at (617) 573-8082.

Wednesday, Jan. 22 Friday, Jan. 24 Tuesday, Jan. 28 Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service It's A Family Affair, an AHANA Jam Winning Resumes, 1-2 p.m. Donahue Lobby, 4:45 p.m. Donahue Cafe, 5 p.m. Sawyer Building, Room 929 Sponsored by Career Services Night at the Improv Asylum, 7 p.m. Tickets on sale at the HUB, $5 Saturday, Jan. 25 Bruins vs. Nashville Predators, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Program Council Men's Basketball vs. Daniel Webster, Tickets on sale at the HUB, $10 Home, 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Program Council RA Information Session, 8:30 p.m. Residence Hall, 150 Tremont Men's Hockey vs. Framingham State, Men's Basketball vs. Emmanuel . Home, 6 p.m. Home, 7:30 p.m. Senior Seminar, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sponsored by Career Services Men's Hockey vs. UMass-Dartmouth Monday, Jan. 27 Home, 8 p.m. Last day for late registration, course Thursday, Jan. 23 changes and add/drop for Spring 2003 student Showcase, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 Studio Theatre Higher Learning Commuter Connections Coffee Break Premier screening of Student Donahue Lobby, 9-11 a.m. Program Council Meeting, 1 p.m. - 2:30 Performing Art's soap opera Higher Sponsored by SGA p.m. Learning Episodes 1 & 2 Donahue, Room 218 Donahue Building, 4th floor lounge, SOULS Supper Club 6:00 p.m. Donahue Lobby, 4:45 p.m. RA Information Session, 1 p.m. NESADSU Conference Room Wednesday, January 22, 2003 The Suffolk( JournalSoorts High-scoring aiumni Upcoming games Men's Basketball game resuits in tie Thursday, January 23 @ Johnson & Wales 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 25 @ Daniel Webster 1:00 p.m. Michael Fleck Tuesday, January 28 v. Emmanuel 7:30 p.m. Journal Contributor Thursday, January 30 v. Emerson 7:30 p.m. The Suffolkmen's basketball alumni met Saturday morningin the Regan Gymnasium. Women's Basketball Two teams clad in blue and gray uniforms, mixed with veteran and new alumni, played a well-matched game which featured full- Thursday, January 23 @ Clark University 7:00 p.m. court passes and three-pointshooting. Saturday, Janaury 25 v. Daniel Webster 2:00 p.m. The grays made an easy lay-up with fif­ Tuesday, January 28 @ Trinity 7:30 p.m. teen seconds left in the game to give them a 3-point lead. Only 7 seconds remained as Saturday, February 1 v. Western N.E. 2:00 p.m. the blues gave the ball to Dave McLaren, class of '95, who hit a long-range three- pointer to tie the game at 137. The grays Hockey* failed to score as time expired. Saturday, January 25 v. Framingham State 6:00 p.m. Thirty-two former players were in atten­ Tuesday, January 28 v. UMass-Dartmouth 8:00 p.m. dance for thegame.' They ranged from Nick is always an exciting day. It is a day that is Saturday, February 1 v. Stonehill 8:15 p.m. Pappas, class of'51, who enjoyed the game looked forward to whenever we welcome as a spectator, to Jason Luisi who graduated alumni student athletes back to our campus. in May. Saturday's alumni basketball game was no “ic Many of the alumni were accompanied exception." All Hockey home games played at Walter Brown by their families including parents, wives After the game a reception was held for and children. the alumni in the Ridgeway Building. A Arena, Boston University Athletic Director Coach James Nelson, lunch buffet was served courtesy of Coach who held a brief welcoming ceremony prior Nelson and the Athletic Department. to the tip-off, commented after the game, "It

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