Alfred University Experiences Network Problems

Fiat LuxNovember 26, 2002 The Student Newspaper of Alfred University Alfred University experiences network problems

BY ERIC BALDWIN Web site. personal computers on the net- Although Morling acknowledges network to a virtual standstill. STAFF WRITER Everyone from students to work, according to a number of AU that there are problems with the Infected computers are traced administrators has been affected. students. network at times, he points out and disconnected from the net- The computer network at AU has Information Technology Services One problem they face is the that they are fighting an uphill bat- work, Morling said. They are then experienced increasing slowdowns personnel are working hard to increased cost of contacting people tle with limited resources. repaired and reconnected to the and Internet interruptions since combat all problems as they arise. outside of Alfred without access to Not only users strain the system rest of the system. the start of the semester, causing High levels of Internet usage on e-mail. Some students have resort- at AU, but also anyone in the To combat the problem, AU is problems for students and campus campus cause much of the prob- ed to making long distance phone world who logs on to the AU site, switching to a wireless service organizations. lem, so the system is usually at its calls when an e-mail would suffice. Morling said. provider and increasing band- “It is definitely impacting my worst when people need it the A more serious problem for stu- In addition to the normal load, width by 50 percent over life,” said one student, who pre- most. dents is that computer problems hackers have recently infected AU Thanksgiving break. Because ferred not to be named. “My girl- “Whenever we expand the have hindered the completion of computers with viruses that initi- there will be more bandwidth, the friend at home called me complain- bandwidth, there is an increase in class assignments. ate “denial of service attacks.” network should be able to handle a ing that I’m ignoring e-mails I can’t usage to offset it,” according to “For three days in a row I could- These hackers aren’t AU students, significantly higher load. even retrieve.” Adrian Morling, assistant director n’t log onto Blackboard,” said but through viruses unintentional- For now, AU students must The network has experienced of ITS. Shawn Murrey, a junior art and ly downloaded onto AU hard dri- endure some delays and hope that frequent slowdowns, during which Students have been affected by design major. Murrey was not able ves, thousands of messages are upcoming system upgrades hold it sometimes takes several min- the difficulties they sometimes to complete his assignment until being sent within the system using the key to a faster and more secure utes to open a single file, e-mail or face using AU computers or their the night before it was due. up bandwidth and bringing the network. ❍ SAB Comedian Economic effects of war explored

BY BRANDON THURNER Fund at AU. Sophomore English Iraq and slow oil production from NEWS EDITOR major and SMIF treasurer Ryan elsewhere in the region. Love expressed optimism that the However, diverse resources lead A war with Iraq might have club can handle such stock market to oil contracts being signed adverse effects on Alfred instability. months in advance, meaning University students’ pocketbooks “Whenever the nation goes to Americans are already paying and mixed results with the nation- war, the stock market responds higher gasoline costs in anticipa- al economy. with a sharp decline,” said Love. tion of a war, clarified Rasmussen. “Financial companies are less “SMIF already is positioned to In determining the costs of a inclined to hire with the uncertain- handle such an event as right now possible war, Taylor distinguishes ty of war,” said Travis Taylor, assis- we are holding a large cash posi- the difference between short- and tant professor of economics. tion.” long-run costs. The short-term Taylor explained the drag a war AU students will also feel a effect would be a stimulus on the with Iraq would put on the stock crunch at the gas pumps as crude national economy through market. oil prices rise in times of war. A increased government spending, The market does not like uncer- five to ten dollar raise in a barrel of stated Taylor. tainty and any conflict would cause oil will roughly translate into a 30 “We’re not talking about pennies volatility and therefore a drop-off to 50 cent raise in the cost of a gal- here,” said Taylor. in the labor market supply, lon of gasoline, explained Taylor. The Congressional Budget explained Taylor. Thomas Rasmussen, professor Office estimates a price tag of $40 The stock market also influences of political science, agrees that war SEE ECONOMIC, PAGE 3 PHOTO BY JARD TETZ the Student Managed Investment would disrupt oil supplies from Comedian Chris Johnson entertains Knight Club crowd Nov. 15. Student Entertainer Celebration of Ramadan continues

BY BRANDON THURNER women all should not fast due to health NEWS EDITOR concerns. The young, the healthy and any- one else of capacity should participate in Ramadan is a time of sharing, under- fasting, said Robana. standing and self-reflection for Muslims “Like all fasting in every religious tra- and their families. dition, Ramadan reminds believers that “It’s nice for people to respect another’s they owe God everything,” said professor faith and honor other students regardless of religion Thomas Peterson. of their religious beliefs,” said Assistant The Alfred University community Professor of French Zakia Robana. should realize the richness of the Islamic Ramadan serves as a reminder of who religious tradition. Islam is a highly devel- you are: a human being of need and in oped religion in terms of ritual, theology need, explained Robana. Ramadan is a and history, stated Peterson. time that helps with understanding other Now more than ever, knowledge of PHOTO BY HILARY LEWIS people and is meant to be peaceful. Islam is important. Senior Eric Zuckerman and his band played the Knight Club Nov. 16, thrilling the audience. “To me, Ramadan is a time for self- “I think AU students should care about reflection as well as a time to experience Ramadan because [of] what those who are less fortunate experi- 9/11 and the recent Charitable tradition continues ence on a daily basis,” stated junior com- sniper shootings have munication studies major Farida Farouk. portrayed Islam as a BY TIFANE WILLIAMS Orvis Gymnasium and with the Index Ramadan, which began on Nov. 6 this violent religion in which STAFF WRITER help of AIDS Rochester, a non- Issue 6 Volume 96 year, is not a fixed holiday as Muslims use I don’t agree,” said profit agency that caters to AIDS A & E ...... 7, 8, 9 a lunar calendar. The holiday begins 11 Farouk. The AIDS charity basketball awareness, Umoja, an AU student Features ...... 5, 6, 7, 8 days ahead of the year before and may AU provides game not only raised money for a organization, sponsored the News ...... 3, 4, 5 begin in the winter or even the summer, Ramadan observers good cause, but it brought people fundraiser. Tickets were $5 and Op/Ed ...... 2, 3 said Robana. with a room in the together, according to Umoja the proceeds went directly to Sports ...... 10, 11, 12 “You fast from fajr, or dawn, until sun- chapel to say their president Laura Karikpo. AIDS Rochester. AU alone raised down everyday,” said Robana. prayers. Despite this “It was fun and we were very over $1,000. With an exciting per- The act of not eating from sunrise to accommodation, Farouk successful,” said Karikpo. formance by the Alfred Steppas at Our Roving Reporter raises the sunset brings to light what being poor is expressed interest in Alfred University and Alfred halftime, AU and ASC collectively issue of safety on campus. See like and helps observers understand other starting a Muslim asso- State College played against each raised $1,822.60. what your fellow students think people, stated Farouk. ciation on campus to other in honor of the Seventh The charity fundraiser brought about security in Alfred on p. 6. Robana cautions that not all observers promote Ramadan and Annual AIDS Charity Basketball ASC students and many AU stu- should fast. Young children, the mentally SEE RAMADAN, PAGE 3 Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16. dents, freshmen in particular, and and physically ill, elderly and pregnant The event was held in ASC’s SEE AIDS CHARITY, PAGE 5 November 26, 2002 Opinion / Editorial — Page 2 Fiat Lux

COLUMN Fiat Lux B-ball schedule needs reworking All share blame for BY BRYAN SICK when students are on campus and Regarding the lone home game MANAGING EDITOR able to attend. against Hilbert College tonight — In recent years fan attendance one of five before the semester is If anyone clipped out at games has been embarrassing. over — the team wants to get network problems the winter sports Over the course of the fall sched- three games in before schedule from last issue ule, it was common to have well Thanksgiving break after six In recent weeks, most students have probably noticed that it has in anticipation of cheer- under 100 fans cheering on our soc- weeks of practicing, according to become increasingly difficult to get access to the Internet or e-mail ing on the Saxons cer teams. head men’s basketball coach Jay outside of the AU network. throughout the season, basketball The same was true last spring Murphy. As it is now crunch time in the semester, student concern takes fans were probably quite disap- concerning attendance at lacrosse Is it really that important to on an added importance. It’s quite frustrating when you need to get pointed. games. Our men’s team was squeeze all three games in before something done at the last minute and the Internet is not working, The home opener for both the nationally ranked for part of the the break? as many of us can probably attest. men’s and women’s teams is season yet we rarely, if ever, broke The team is just coming off the The causes of network problems seemed to be a varied bunch. It tonight, the night nearly every- 100 fans at a game. University of Rochester seems like every other day we are getting an e-mail about the net- body on campus will have already My question is, how does the Tournament this past weekend work being down for one reason or another. headed home to celebrate school hope to boost attendance at and will have an entire week However, while most fingers are generally pointed in the direc- Thanksgiving with their families. games when the first 16 games and between returning from break and tion of Information Technology Services when students feel the Then to make things worse, the 72 percent of all the games are its next game at Cortland Dec. 7. need to place the blame on someone, there are some things that stu- next home games are Jan. 6 and 15 scheduled when most students What is wrong with hosting dents can do to help improve the constantly crashing network. for men and Jan. 8, 15 and 17 for who may want to attend are Hilbert the Tuesday after break as Simply put, the large amount of information being transferred in women, all falling before students unable to? opposed to the Tuesday before? and out of our network is chiefly what causes slowdowns and out- come back from winter vacation on Are our teams even trying to Unfortunately, nothing can be ages. It’s no secret at AU that the largest users of bandwidth are Jan. 19. promote attendance at games or done to change this year’s schedule file-sharing programs such as Kazaa and iMesh which students The way the schedule worked have they already given up? to make it any more fan-friendly. I swear by to get music and other content. out, the first game our teams can While part of the blame can be just hope these issues are taken So, it appears that the ball is in the students’ court when it comes really call a home game is when placed on students who choose to into account when future sched- to reducing our Internet problems. Alfred hosts Ithaca Jan. 31, over simply not go to games, it is very ules are being planned out. First of all, sharing files on the network only eats up huge two months from now and 16 understandable for those who Home field advantage can be amounts of bandwidth, causing a major slowdown. Sharing large games into the season. can’t. We all have very busy sched- huge with some crowd support, amounts of files does not benefit users in any way. Only seven of the 25 regular sea- ules and many students are lucky if but can be embarrassing when The most effective way to share files is to only share one folder. son games scheduled for the two they have the time to attend half of you’re playing in an empty field You can download everything to that folder and when finished, teams are at home and on days the home games. house. ❍ move it to a separate unshared folder. This way, you will still be able to use downloading programs, such as Kazaa, but will not eat up the huge amounts of bandwidth. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Another great solution is Ad-aware, a free program available at http://www.lsfileserv.com which will rid your computer of any spy- ware programs. Spy-ware eats up system resources, which in turn makes your Older student appreciates friendly atmosphere system run slower and uses up Internet bandwidth making the net- To the editor, have to attend classes dressed up, to pool all of our resources. work run slower. although I would be more comfort- I wish to commend the students The downside to Ad-aware is that Kazaa will not work with it, but I am a returning student now in able if I could dress casually like at Alfred University for their similar programs such as iMesh and Kazaalite will. my sophomore year at Alfred the rest of the students. recognition of their older peers. It Alfred isn’t the only place that is having problems with the University, attending classes with I also feared that I would not be makes me feel a part of the campus Internet right now. The access is actually very good considering people younger than my children. I able to keep up with the school- when I pass a fellow student, from that we are in the middle of nowhere with poor access to the main am not alone as there are several work, as I have not attended previous and present classes, and lines. Even schools with good access to those lines are having the older, non-traditional students, school in 28 years. he or she says hello to me. They same problems. although by number we are proba- Fortunately, my fears and have no qualms bridging the so- ITS is doing its best to give us the best and fastest access to the Internet that it can. Over Thanksgiving break, network services bly the smallest percentage of the unease have been put to rest. My called generation gap and neither will be increasing the bandwidth by 50 percent. student body. fellow students have been very do I. While this will cause even more connection problems while the I was extremely nervous when I supportive, helpful and friendly. switch is being made, there should be much faster Internet speeds first started classes as I felt out of While I benefit from their up-to- Sincerely, afterwards. place, like an orange in a bag full of date knowledge, I also give in Pamela Torok The thing we should be thankful for is that the transition is hap- apples; I was in stark contrast to return my years of life’s teaching. I Office of Communications pening over break when none of us are here, so the Internet slow- the rest of the class. And since I experience this the most with down should affect very few people. am also a staff member at AU, I group projects where we are able We realize that the network problems have been very inconve- nient when we’re trying to do research or get an important email sent but we need to be more understanding as a student body of the Housing options suggested ❍ Internet problems. Dear Editor, work. Gore effort The advantage of a clustered I’ve come across a flaw regarding community would be that instead the roommate pairing policy of of taking time and effort to best fit appreciated The Fiat would like to wish everyone Alfred University’s Office of the needs of many, a few people Residence Life. could just walk down the hall and and their families a happy and safe While a prospective college stu- get help from each other. I have To the editor, dent, I visited many schools. grown to find study groups greatly Thanksgiving break! During the tours of most schools, aid in college life and if they are I enjoyed Brandon Thurner’s col- the tour guide would speak briefly really as important as my course umn about how a visit from Al about the community clusters instructors indicate, then they Gore would help Alfred offered as a housing option. would support me fully in trying to University. These schools would take create more effective study Thurner mentioned how a visit Fiat Lux groups of incoming students with groups. from Gore would benefit communi- the same interests and majors and cation majors. I agree it would be Editor-in-Chief put them in housing together. A Sincerely, insightful to hear Gore’s contempo- Jason Pilarz rary issue on the role of media in Ass’t. Features Editor housing plan like this has many Matthew C. Ferrero Managing Editor Production Manager democracy. Bryan Sick John Dunphy Jamir Scarbrough advantages over AU’s current Class of 2006 Business Manager However, I am currently a com- Copy Manager Ass’t Production Manager practices. Luis Vasquez Alison Savett Heather Muckley In almost all cases, introductory munications major and I have not Advertising Manager News Editor Photo Editor students with the same majors are Addition to I Do! taken a political science course, Brandon Thurner Gregory Potter Heather Muckley enrolled in the same classes, and which is important for a career in Billing Manager A&E Editor Systems Manager To the editor, journalism. Vacant professors widely and strongly Rebecca Wurst Brian Tibbens Subscriptions support working together in study Gore visiting campus would Sports Editor Circulations Brandon Thurner I enjoyed your review of I Do! I open a window of opportunity to Robert Baynes Michael Topp groups. Having students from the Do!, but there are a few things I see if politics interest me. Not only Features Editor same courses living together Faculty Adviser Next issue: Dec. 10 Alissa Fisher Copy Deadline: Dec.5 would be an incredible advantage think your readers should know. would it be helpful to me, but to Robyn Goodman Ad Deadline: Dec. 3 to these study groups. The play was sponsored by the other communication majors that Currently, students need to take Alfred University Women’s Club, are interested in a career in jour- Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux welcomes The Fiat Lux supports the perpetua- time at the end of classes to try and to raise funds for the Performing nalism. feedback from its readers. Letters to the tion of a broad and liberal education con- come up with a time that would editor will be subject to editing for space ducive to free speech. Only unsigned edi- Arts departments of both schools. Kudos to everyone involved in and content purposes. The Fiat Lux torials reflect the opinions of this meet the needs of all individuals All the actors, musicians, direc- bringing Al Gore to AU. I com- reserves the right not to print any letter. newspaper. All other editorials reflect the planning to take part in the study tor, producer and crew volun- mend all their efforts. Letters must be accompanied by name, author’s opinion. or homework group. To put it teered their time and skills to put address and telephone number. E-mail: The Fiat Lux is printed by Sun bluntly, after class nobody is in a on the production. Hannah Patterson fi[email protected] or mail letters to: Fiat Publishing Company and is typeset by the mood to stick around and talk Lux, attn: Editor, Powell Campus Center, production staff. It is funded in part by Class of 2004 Alfred, N.Y. 14802. Student Senate. about doing more of the same Susan Davies Fiat Lux Opinions / News — Page 3 November 26, 2002

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

tive reviews in an effort to please ... did not have much else. It seems Campus has all groups on campus would be a that the Rock and Roll Hall of disservice to our University com- Fame merely had a quota to fill and munity. this was a last minute throw-in right to free If we cannot rely on the Fiat as just to have five inductees.” an open forum for honest opinions, This gross ignorance of musical speech then I wonder where our First history offends me. The Clash is Amendment rights have gone. hailed as having been one of the To the Editor, three most influential and signifi- Katherine Kuzio cant early punk bands, the other It is my understanding that the Class of 2003 two being The Ramones and the Fiat Lux has recently come under Sex Pistols (both of whom have fire for printing negative reviews been nominated, and The ORLDNOTES of entertainers that are coming to Impact of The Ramones inducted). W campus. The issue of whether or not a I am referring directly to the Clash debated band deserves to be inducted rests LOCAL review of Vanessa Carlton that not on their mainstream success or was printed in the Oct. 29 edition. To the editor, notoriety, but on the impact Alastair Cormack, the Van Derck Frechette Professor of Ceramic Some students felt that by printing they’ve had on the rock world Science, has been named director of the Graduate School at Alfred this review, which described Your recent editorial on The Clash overall. The Clash has most cer- University. Carlton’s music as “sweet, puppy- and its unworthiness of being tainly met these criteria. Cormack, a former dean of the School of Ceramic Engineering and love, pop garbage,” the Fiat was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall I respect a writer’s right to his Materials Science, has been serving as director of that school’s graduate failing to support other student of Fame inspired in me a potent or her opinion, and acknowledge programs. In his new capacity, he will be in charge of graduate programs organizations on campus, namely, disgust. that editorials allow individuals a for the entire University. the Student Activities Board that It is blatantly obvious that who- chance to voice their views. In the • Keramos, a national honor society and fraternity for ceramic engineers, is sponsoring the upcoming ever wrote the editorial did so future, however, one might be inducted a faculty member from outside the ranks of CEMS, Garrett J. Carlton concert on Dec. 7. without putting research into it, advised to know what they’re talk- McGowan, assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts As a journalism student, I feel it and has no real knowledge of music ing about before submitting their and Sciences at Alfred University. is necessary to speak up and sup- outside the bubble of pop-main- argument for publication. Typically, the award goes to a faculty member in CEMS, but while a port our student newspaper. I stream crap that poisons the air- member of the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as a believe it is the Fiat’s duty to print waves. Emily Hellman chemistry professor McGowan teaches many of the ceramic engineering honest reviews, whether they are It was written, “The Clash, Class of 2004 students. positive or not. To print only posi- despite having two significant hits, WALF Music Director • Subrata Saha, professor of biomaterials in CEMS, has been selected to receive the highest honor given to a researcher by the Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs (India). AU installs new gates near Pine Hill Suites Saha, who joined the AU faculty last year, will receive the Dr. Chandra P. Sharma Award from the Society during its annual meeting, to be held BY ERIC BALDWIN week. Dec. 13 and 14 in Calcutta. He has been invited to deliver a lecture during STAFF WRITER According to Schwartz, the gate serves to pre- the annual meeting and plans to deliver lectures at other universities as vent cars from parking in the fire lane, protect well. The installation of a new gate at the entrance of what is considered a pedestrian area and prevent NATIONAL the Pine Hill Suites has caused mixed reaction in congestion. Students can call security to have the the AU community. gate opened under special circumstances, she After almost two weeks of delay, space shuttle Endeavor was patched and “Safety is really the issue,” said Pat Schwartz, added. poised to blast off Friday night, although bad weather 4,000 miles away in director of safety, security and telecommunica- Some worry that the gate may actually consti- Spain threatened to interfere. tions. tute a threat to safety. NASA has had to delay shuttle launches only a few times before Two years ago, there was a gate behind Ade “Enforcement of the no parking areas by secu- because of bad weather overseas. The last time was in 2000. Hall, but it had to be removed when additional rity would be better than the gate because it pre- • The Bush administration on Friday gave 17,000 older power plants, parking was added. Those two years of observa- vents convenient access for students and could be refineries and factories greater flexibility in meeting the Clean Air Act — tion proved that the gate was in fact necessary for a hindrance for emergency vehicles,” said Aaron a move that some states planned to challenge in court. the safety of AU students, according to Schwartz. Hydrick, a senior ceramic/electrical engineering The administration and industry said that in the long run, the changes The decision to install the gate was made in col- major on the residence life staff. would reduce pollution that causes smog and acid rain. But state air pollu- laboration with the Office of Residence Life. All emergency personnel have keys to the gate, tion officials and environmentalists said the revisions would increase pol- Most of the residents of the suites were more and security would meet them at the gate when- lution and premature deaths. concerned with convenience than any benefit to ever possible, so any delay the gate might cause Under the new rules, which do not require congressional approval, facil- public safety the gate may represent. Particularl, would be minimized, according to Schwartz. ities would get “greater flexibility” to modernize their operations without students who go home every weekend were She also said that on big moving days the gate a New Resource Review as long as they don’t increase pollution and agree opposed to the gate because it forces them to will be left open, and people will be allowed 10-15 to emission caps that will be worked out in the future. carry much of their stuff a far distance twice a minutes to load or unload their vehicles. ❍ Under the old rules, facilities seeking to expand or change had to go through NSR and were forced to invest in state-of-the-art pollution con- ing further and further into a trols. OLICE LOTTER P B deficit after years of surpluses …Economic INTERNATIONAL Courtesy of the Alfred Police with President Bill Clinton,” said Department CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Taylor. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin Despite this insight, no one demanded Friday that Saddam Hussein comply “fully and unconditional- Daniel E. Patane, 21, of Fulton, to 100 billion for military action. could foresee the current post- ly” with a U.N. resolution for Iraq to disarm. N.Y., was charged with posses- This approximation, however, does Sept. 11 situation. Congress But in comments after the joint statement was issued, Putin warned sion of an open container at 12:58 not take into consideration an passed President George W. Bush that the United States should not wage war against Iraq on its own a.m. Nov. 9 on Church St. in extended occupation of Baghdad Bush’s ten-year tax cut with the and suggested that more needs to be done first in the fight against terror- Alfred. and other long-term consequences, intent of keeping a balanced bud- ism. explained Taylor. get before the current circum- In a news conference that followed the seventh meeting between the Timothy D. Navratil, 20, of Clifton “An extended military effort stances arose, Taylor stated. two presidents, however, Putin urged Bush “to stay within the framework Park, N.Y., was charged with dis- and subsequent occupation of Iraq Rasmussen cautioned that the of the work being carried out within the United Nations.” He suggested orderly conduct for obstructing would land the United States a economic impacts are secondary to there is more work to be done in the war on terrorism before confronting traffic with a skateboard at 1:44 $250 billion price tag,” said Taylor. the political implications. If the Iraq. a.m. Nov. 10 on S. Main St. in Rasmussen pointed out the ease United States attacks Iraq, • Israeli troops reoccupied Bethlehem on Friday, searching homes and Alfred. of overthrowing Saddam Hussein’s Hussein is likely to strike Israel, deploying tanks outside the Church of the Nativity after 11 bus passen- regime militarily would be over- said Rasmussen. The subsequent gers, including four children, were killed in a Jerusalem suicide bombing. Joseph M. Zaccagino, 18, of shadowed by the billions of dollars exchange between these two With troops back in Bethlehem, Israel was again in control of all Middletown, N.Y., was charged required to repair the destroyed nations will outrage Arab street Palestinian population centers in the West Bank except for the quiet oasis with possession of an open con- Iraqi economy. opinion and lead to the downfall of of Jericho — mirroring the massive deployment that capped military tainer at 11:55 p.m. Nov. 16 on S. There will be much less cost fragile Middle Eastern govern- offensives in April and June. Main St. in Alfred. sharing than in the Gulf War 11 ments, explained Rasmussen. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Friday that Israel would show no years ago, said Taylor. During the The economic impacts of a possi- mercy to militants. Bryan T. Peck, 19, of Cortland, Gulf War, U.S. allies paid roughly ble war with Iraq could be severe “Anyone who harms Israel, a little or a lot, will have his hand chopped N.Y., was charged with posses- 80 percent of the total bill, he for both AU students and the off,” Sharon said, using a biblical phrase. sion of an open container at 11:55 added. nation, concluded Taylor. ❍ Israeli troops also razed five homes or parts of homes of Palestinian ter- p.m. Nov. 16 on S. Main St. in The United States will be “push- ror suspects — two in Gaza, two in the West Bank city of Nablus and one Alfred. in Bethlehem. ❍

Thomas M. Foreman, 27, of expressed her feelings for family There are currently two The reflections made during Andover, N.Y., was charged with …Ramadan back in Tunisia. courses offered at AU that deal Ramadan are ones of thanks for failure to keep right, driving while “I miss the family gatherings with Islam titled world religions the support of family. Students under the influence, operating a CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE and celebrations [held] in one and Judaism and Islam. The lead busy lives and this support, vehicle with more than a .10 blood house,” stated Robana. number of courses dealing with during Ramadan and the rest of alcohol level and aggravated unli- other Muslim beliefs. The story sharing and recon- world religions and global the year, helps us make it censed operation in the third Being away from family and nections made during Ramadan awareness should be expanded; through, said Farouk. ❍ degree at 2:23 a.m. Nov. 17 on friends while at AU can be sensi- signify what the holiday is all however, a limited staff restricts Route 21 in Alfred. ❍ tive on emotions. Robana about, said Robana. the offerings, stated Peterson. November 26, 2002 News — Page 4 Fiat Lux

S TUDENT SENATE UPDATE BY LUIS VASQUEZ Bergren questions magic BUSINESS MANAGER

During the Nov. 13 Student Senate meeting, President Matthew BY JIM KRYSIAK pigeons at regular intervals. The it is statistically more safe than car Washington gathered ideas and suggestions from the floor regard- STAFF WRITER pigeons associated unconnected travel. ing improvements in the residence halls, as requested by Brenda actions that they had taken with Furlong then changed focus to Porter, director of residence life. Do you believe in magic? the arrival of the food, and so superstitious beliefs in children The main concerns raised by the senators were the on-going elec- Superstition and magical beliefs began to exhibit strange behavior and how they transition into adult- tricity problems in Bartlett, old desks in Kruson and the lack of were the subject of the Bergren in the hopes of eliciting more food. hood. popular TV channels on campus, such as HBO and Cartoon Forum presented by Nancy Koichi Ono performed an exper- According to Furlong, Piaget’s Network. Furlong, professor of psychology iment on college students with widely accepted theory of cogni- Security officer John Dougherty made a quick and unexpected on Nov. 21. three response levers, a signal tive development and others like appearance to clarify the John Kromka situation and why he is not The lecture, titled “Why We light and a point meter. Students it involve stages where one level permitted on University property. Believe in Magic: The Magical were told that the more points of thought replaces another. Dougherty explained that Kromka has been informed not to enter Thinking of Children and Adults,” they had, the better. Behind the In these models, at early stages the campus because of his violation of the Office of Residence Life began with a definition of supersti- scenes, points were added ran- of development, children place posting policies, and if he does not comply with this request AU will tion as a belief inconsistent with domly, but students began to equal weight on fantasy and reali- consider it trespassing and will refer the matter to the Alfred the laws of science and rational throw the levers and make certain ty, said Furlong. police. thought processes. movements in the belief that it According to these models, Washington then opened the floor to nominations for the elections Although Furlong pointed out would increase their point total. Furlong concluded, an adult with committee. This committee will consist of maximum five members, that surveys on superstitions usu- One student had actually begun superstitious beliefs is stuck at an and will be responsible for coordinating and conducting senate elec- ally provide an underestimate of physically jumping around the earlier stage of development and tions for next year’s executive board. people’s actual beliefs because of room because she had previously has not yet reached the uppermost The two most prominent open forum issues brought up by sena- embarrassment and the desire to gained points jumping, according goal. tors were the persistent Internet problems on campus and the inac- respond with socially accepted to Furlong. Other studies show that chil- curate times displayed by some of the classroom clocks in the Olin answers, she presented one sur- Furlong then went on to outline dren have a clear distinction Building. Washington promised to look into the issue and bring vey as a good starting ground. the cognitive explanation of super- between fantasy and reality, but more information about them to the next meeting. In this survey, 50 percent of stitious beliefs. believe that fantasy can become During the Nov. 20 meeting, Publicity Director Robert Baynes adults believe in ESP, including 65 Cognitive psychologists reality, said Furlong. announced the possibility of making another Senate commercial percent of college professors, 23 attribute these beliefs to mental Furlong cited studies that next semester. Baynes encouraged senators to express any ideas percent of adults believe in ghosts, shortcuts taken by the brain called showed three and four-year olds they might have for the possible commercial. 27 percent in witchcraft and 35 heuristics, said Furlong. having an “impressive proficien- Secretary Elizabeth Groff reminded senators to keep their e-mail percent claim to have had a psy- The first problem arises from a cy” in determining whether accounts active so they can keep receiving senate e-mails. Vice chic experience, said Furlong. difficulty with randomness. events are fantasy and reality, but President Kristin Sclafani reiterated the responsibilities of the Furlong also cited a recent According to Furlong, humans that 94 percent of children elections committee, and then allowed senate committee heads to Gallup poll, which saw a significant prefer order, which leads to trou- between four and six believe wish- present an update of their activities and results to the floor. number of responses affirming a ble comprehending certain proba- ing can cause things to happen. Following Sclafani’s announcement, Washington reopened the belief in superstition, including bilities, such as “six heads is as In experiments by Subbotsky floor to final nominations for the elections committee. Because only black cats, ladders and certain likely as any other sequence of and Harris, children from four to four senators were nominated, Washington motioned for a vote of numbers. coin flips,” and “the lottery ticket six demonstrated a clear under- acclamation to elect the four senators for chair this committee. One of the specific beliefs that one, two, three, four, five, six” is standing of whether something In response to the previous open forum issues brought up by sen- Furlong singled out is the law of just as likely to win as any other. could happen or not, but then ators, Washington announced that the University would soon have sympathetic magic, that an Furlong said that a correlation reacted to a fantastical idea such a new Internet service provider. He explained that Adrian Morling, object’s label contains the proper- has been shown to exist between as a monster in a box or a picture assistant director of Information Technology Services, would ties of the object, which gives rise belief in ESP and a poor under- becoming reality. attend the Dec. 11 senate meeting to offer more details about the to the idea of voodoo dolls. standing of randomness, backing Furlong suggested that these new ISP and the possibility of providing wireless Internet service Furlong described an experi- up this idea. ideas could contribute to absolving to the campus. ment conducted to test belief in The second problem is called the bedtime fears in children. Patricia Debertolis, director of the Powell Campus Center and the law of sympathetic magic in “gambler’s fallacy,” which Furlong Although children may know senate advisor, announced that her office will be interviewing and which psychologist Paul Rozin defined as the belief that random- that a monster under the bed or in selecting two to three Hot Dog Day head committee chairs. poured sugar from the same bag ness results in a fair outcome. The the closet is fantastical, Furlong This committee will be responsible for coordinating and supervis- into identical brown bottles in highlighted case was a gambler at said, they believe that it may cross ing all the other committees of the event. Applications are now front of college students. a roulette wheel who believes that over into reality when a parent available at the Student Activities office. Rozin had the students label the a number is likely to come up leaves. Debertolis also announced that those organizations seeking a bottles, one “sodium cyanide” and because it hasn’t recently, while Furlong said that the solution meeting date and location in the Powell Campus Center for next the other “sugar.” Next, he mixed the truth of the matter is that may be to give children an imagi- semester need to complete a room request form, which is due in her Kool-Aid in both of the bottles. every number is just as likely to nary charm or device to protect office by Dec. 4. Likewise, reservation forms for the Knight Club According to Furlong, Rozin come up every turn on a fair themselves with, such as fairy must be submitted by that date. found that students were hesitant wheel. dust or a monster remover, Washington asked the floor to be careful when going hiking in the to drink from the bottle labeled The third problem, according to explaining that children need an area, because it’s deer hunting season and Allegany County is a sodium cyanide, even though they Furlong, is sensitivity to coinci- action to take against the per- popular hunting area. knew that there was no sodium dence and prior beliefs, which ceived threat. On a more positive note, Washington announced that there will be cyanide inside. leads to illusory correlations and A final theory presented by a pajama party for the Dec. 11 meeting, following the success of the Furlong continued by stating confirmation bias, where people Furlong indicated was that Halloween party meeting last month. This meeting will also be the that superstition and fantastical see what they are looking for. increased knowledge reduces last senate meeting of the semester. ❍ beliefs are not related to age, gen- The final problem outlined by belief in magic and superstitious, der, intelligence or personality. cognitive psychologists is avail- but that when children and adults The behaviorist explanation of ability heuristics, said Furlong. are faced with unfamiliar situa- Expose these beliefs involves reinforced Major events tend to stand out in tions, they revert to magical coincidence, according to Furlong. the mind, and events or explana- thinking. When an action becomes associ- tions that come easily to mind are “Magical thinking changes in yourself in ated with a result, even though “more likely to be true.” content over time,” Furlong said, they are not really connected, a The example Furlong gave was “but it always exists” alongside superstitious belief comes about, travel by air, which is seen as dan- rational thought. ❍ print! Join said Furlong. gerous because airplane crashes To demonstrate, psychologist get more press coverage and thus the Fiat. B.F. Skinner dispensed food to come easier to mind, when in fact

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BY TED FORSYTH Center. Many of those interviewed issues such as war with Iraq is nec- Students can enrich their politi- Rasmussen. STAFF WRITER were opposed to military action in essary if we are going to make cal experiences and knowledge in a According to Robana, self-edu- Iraq. informed decisions. few ways. cation and analyzing information Many Alfred University students However, the students’ reasons Professor of Political Science One way is to pick up a paper out there about a possible war with oppose war in Iraq. for not going to war varied. Thomas Rasmussen said that peo- and read the international news, or Iraq is extremely important if we A sophomore art and design “I don’t think we should go to ple in this country and others are go online and look at news agencies are to make just and humane deci- major Jeremy Radtke said that war because the [Bush] adminis- seeing through the smoke screen like the BBC or CNN, according to sions as citizens of the U.S. and as war with Iraq is an attempt by the tration is not giving us enough of the Bush administration. Robana. human beings. government to divert attention information regarding the goals of Questions such as “What does Another way students can “We can forgive stupidity but away from a failing Bush adminis- a war with Iraq,” said junior busi- Saddam Hussein have to do with inform themselves is by joining we cannot forgive ignorance that tration. ness major Joane Celestin. Sept. 11?” and “Why won’t other one the many politically active channels bigotry and eradicates “Bush is trying to create an Others feel that we are sticking nations back the U.S in the event groups on campus. These groups human decency which takes away issue [against Iraq] to draw atten- our nose where it doesn’t belong. of a military intervention?” are offer forums where students can from others’ human rights,” she tion away from our failing econo- “We should just mind our own being asked by the people of this voice their concerns and ideas and said. ❍ my and our failing war on terror- business,” chemistry major Liane country and others. share information, according to ism,” he said. Klingensmith said. Radtke was one of many stu- According to Assistant dents interviewed last week in an Professor of French, Zakia Poder Latino Lip Sync informal survey in Powell Campus Robana, personal education on Student discovers new planet

BY JOHN P. DUNPHY while working on the project,” ASS’T FEATURES EDITOR said Thorndike. Thorndike and Quillen conclud- Terms such as “astronomical ed that because of the placement units,” “eccentricity” and “semi- of the dust in the orbit they were major axis” might not mean much examining — the Epsilon Eridani to the casual listener, but they star system — what they had to mean a lot more to those involved be viewing was a planet, which in astronomy research. has been tentatively named Currently, two of the most Epsilon Eridani C. talked about people in astronomy When word got out about the are Alice Quillen, assistant profes- possibility of a new planet, the sor of physics and astronomy at press just ran with it, said the University of Rochester, and Thorndike. AU student Stephen Thorndike, Since the initial discovery senior physics major with a con- Quillen and Thorndike’s findings centration in astronomy. have been featured on CNN, the On Wednesday, Thorndike gave BBC, Astronomy.com, the a PowerPoint presentation in the Rochester Democrat and Science Center concerning the Chronicle and, most recently, discovery of a planet and the revo- Alfred Sun. lutionary new method by which it He was even told by fans of the was found. science-fiction television series, “The Capture of Dust Particles Star Trek, that they believed he Into Mean Motion Resonances by had in fact discovered the planet Extra Solar Planets a.k.a. How to Vulcan, birthplace of the fictional Find Distant Planets on Your character Spock. However, this is Summer Vacation” was the title of impossible, Thorndike stated. Thorndike’s presentation. “Besides Vulcan not being a The presentation went over his real planet, Epsilon Eridani C participation in the Research resides far from the life belt, the Experience for Undergraduates distance from a planet where a (REU) program at the University star can reside and sustain life, of Rochester. The 10-week pro- which means that the planet gram, funded by the National would be very, very cold,” he Science Foundation supports 10 explained. to 12 highly qualified students to Fans of Star Trek will know undertake supervised research that the planet Vulcan was a projects in the Department of warmer, desert-based planet, Physics and Astronomy. negating such proposals, said PHOTO BY HEATHER MUCKLEY Through the use of varied Thorndike. Guy-Robert Desir, a senior business administration major with a concentration in international business, PowerPoint slides, Thorndike Now that the dust — pun performs at the 11th Annual Poder Latino Lip Sync contest on Friday night. Chantall Jackson and Kynette talked about his function in the intended — has settled, Hatton won the competition with the best abillity to sing along, and will have their name appear on a trophy. program and how it eventually led Thorndike said, “We shouldn’t to his discovery. have released the parameters just Thorndike stated that when he yet. [The] mass, size, semi-major first started the program “Alice axis and eccentricity of Eridani C Hampton. what the game was about, the [Quillen] basically said, ‘I want to cannot be determined accurately.” …AIDS charity In the end, ASC won the basket- score was a trivial element. Umoja look at the distribution of dust However, Thorndike stresses ball game but in comparison to is Swahili for “unity” and is the particles into mean motion reso- that emphasis should not be CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE first of the seven principals of nances by extra solar planets placed on the discovery of the faculty members to the game. Kwanzaa. through numerical integrations. planet but on how it was discov- “We really had a lot of support,” Karikpo is originally from So, I need you to write a program ered. said Umoja treasurer Kashay Nigeria where umoja is very much that will model that.’” “With this theory, we will be Hampton. a part of life and a part of her Thorndike said the problem able to predict planets that are The audience was involved in upbringing. According to her, the with that was that he had no idea terrestrial sized and we can pin the event as much as the basket- AIDS charity basketball game how to do that. down the orbital properties of the ball players. Raffles were held and brought AU and ASC together for With the help of AU physics planet more accurately than any a representative from AIDS a good cause — unity. ❍ graduate Robert Gutermuth, he other current method known Rochester educated the audience was able to learn the Interactive today,” said Thorndike. on sexually transmitted diseases Data Language (IDL) code he At the conclusion of his talk, with a series of trivia games. The would need to write the program. Thorndike stated that he would winners received gift certificates Thorndike went on to talk be continuing research by looking to local establishments such as *** ACT NOW! Guarantee about the super computer that at the distribution of dust left by Crandall Jewelers, The Collegiate, the best spring break prices! computes the data for the planets within the lifebelt of a star Ponderosa and Wegmans. South Padre, Cancun, research and his reluctance to and to work out more simulations People were very dedicated in Jamaica, Bahamas, Acapulco, work in, as he stated “a dingy exploring more possible configu- bringing the AIDS charity basket- Flordia & Mardigras. TRAVEL cubicle-styled physics lab.” rations. ball event to life. FREE, Reps Needed, EARN Instead, he opted to install the He will be finishing up his According to Hampton, the AU PHOTO BY LATEEFAH MILLER $$$. Group Discounts for 6+. Linux operating system to the senior year at AU in May and team was so involved in the AU freshman Jordan Snyder goes 1 888 THINK SUN ( 1-888- four computers he had built him- plans on attending graduate process that they scheduled their to the hoop in the AIDS charity bas- 844-6578 dept 2626) self and conduct his research in school in the fall. ❍ own practices without their coach ketball game. Although ASC won www.springbreakdiscounts.co his room. David Snyder. the game, AU raised over $1000 m “Often, I’d lay in my bed all day “I was very proud of them,” said for AIDS Rochester. November 26, 2002 Features — Page 6 Fiat Lux

John P. Dunphy- quotes and photos Roving Reporter- Assistant Features Editor Do you feel you’re safe in Alfred? “Sometimes. I think “Yes. Maybe the environ- “Oh yeah, because because it’s a University ment just feels peaceful. I there aren’t a lot of town and a small town, know a good amount of peo- people around here. it’s kind of sketchy really ple on campus so I’m not sur- I feel I can take care late at night. There’s prised if I see someone I of myself around crazy frat boys in the wee know walking around at here and it’s not an hours … but then it’s also three in the morning. And issue. I guess I a small town so everyone after being in NYC all sum- could be naïve, but knows each other and mer, it’s just more relaxing up …” there is security in that.” here.” Kate Reilly Liz Clark Senior, Art & Design Julia Shapiro Sophomore, Art & Junior, Art & Design Design

“Yes. It’s such a small “I guess I feel as safe in Alfred “Yeah. I can walk town and the campus is as I would on any other campus around any time really well lit. I don’t feel or in my own city. Wherever of day or night. unsafe walking around you are, there is always a I’m not worried campus … and I’m a chick- threat … with the [campus about criminals en. However, when I’m security] escort service and the around here.” walking around Main emergency phones … I feel less Street or some of the threatened.” Michael McGhee darker parts of campus, I Sophomore, don’t feel as safe.” Lacey Holmes Undeclared Lisa Tymann Sophomore, Senior,Public Administration Theatre/Communication Studies

Psychology class questions semen article ORGANIZATION PROFILE BY JASON PILARZ effect on the whole body. At the explanation, said junior Debbie College Democrats laid back EDITOR IN CHIEF same time, potent antidepressant Goodell. medications take time to work and The article refers to the happi- BY MICHAEL MANN developing between them and AU Not so fast, says a group of AU are not always effective, according ness of those studied; yet the study STAFF WRITER College Republicans as well as the students in response to a recent to Atlas. only measured depression. Political Science Society. Fiat article that reported on the The class also found that there There isn’t necessarily a correla- Alfred University College “We all have our personal opin- positive effects of semen. was a problem with the nature of tion between depression and hap- Democrats’ meetings are “very ions in politics,” explained Members of PSY 312, psycho- the study’s design and variables, piness, said senior Holly Register. laid back,” according to president Zuckerman. “Most of us share the logical research and design, took and that there may be other expla- Beyond possible flaws in the Eric Zuckerman, a senior political goal that political awareness and issue with the article in the Oct. 29 nations for the results. design, there are certain dangers science major, who founded the education is extremely important,” issue, “Study suggests antidepres- As students in a course that to the study, as there was concern organization four years ago. This new cooperation between sant effects of semen,” based main- study the design of psychological that some may shun condoms, A visit by Hillary Clinton was a groups makes it possible to bring ly on flaws in the design of the research, the class immediately leading to increased risk of sexual- main priority of the group in its more events to campus. study, but also on the fact that the took issue with the study. ly transmitted diseases and preg- first year. Since then, political “Opportunity for the [AUCD] results just did not seem right. The problem raised is that par- nancy. awareness and voter registration will come through more events “We were all a bit skeptical ticipants were not selected at ran- This type of study published in a have been mainstays of the groups’ with [AUCR] and Poli Sci Society, about the study from the start,” dom to participate in the behaviors college newspaper can have a goals, said Zuckerman. Again this in the form of upcoming debates, said Gordon Atlas, associate pro- studied — sex with and without a harmful effect on impressionable year, these goals are very impor- speakers, etc.,” said Szczerbacki. fessor of psychology and instructor condom — but were instead ques- students, said senior Kathleen tant to the group. One of the main focuses this of the class. tioned about their current sexual Machnik. “We plan to work with the other year has been the drive to bring The study, authored by habits, according to the class. The class also questioned the political groups on campus to make former Vice President Al Gore to Professor Gordon Gallup at the So, while non-condom users may addictive properties of semen that our political awareness message speak on campus. A group of stu- State University of New York at have different characteristics the study suggested. stronger,” he said. dents began to court Gore for a Albany and published in the when compared to condom users, “The act in and of itself” is more Although many of the members possible visit to AU. Archives of Sexual Behavior, the semen is not necessarily why. potentially addictive, said junior graduated last year, Zuckerman “We have been centered on the found that women who have sex All in all, it seems unlikely that Meghan Martin. thinks the new group will be fine. Gore project, which has been well without condoms were less semen affects depression, accord- Women provided a report of “We have the most amazing organized by Brandon [Thurner],” depressed than those using them, ing to the class. sexual activity in the last year, and group of people this year and each said Szczerbacki. and also had sex more frequently. One explanation is that “people some dont remember how many person adds a unique personality The Gore visit has been a group The results suggested that semen who don’t use condoms may be dif- times they’ve had sex in the last to the group,” added Zuckerman. effort by all three organizations, absorbed into the vaginal walls ferent in terms of the types of rela- year, said junior Jackie Abrardo. This diversity is part of the plan along with Student Senate, and may have an antidepressant effect tionships they have,” said Atlas. So, while the study has the to promote political alertness of has involved many talented indi- and may also be addictive. This group could be in long, sta- interesting conclusion that non- the group on campus. viduals. AUCD and AUCR have The skepticism of the class ble, monogamous relationships, for condom users are different from “The members and the leader- both provided support in writing stemmed from the fact that, for the example, which on its own could condom users in regards to depres- ship work well together and I can letters and supplying information study to be true, it would mean lead to less depression. sion, there are other causes that see this group has potential,” said for a possible visit. that a relatively small amount of The “physical intimacy of unpro- could play a role other than semen, Katherine Szczerbacki, a political “The possible Gore visit is excit- liquid would be having a profound tected sex” is another possible the class concluded. ❍ science and economics major. ing,” said Szczerbacki. “Even if it Szczerbacki and Zuckerman doesn’t work out offer other possi- AU sees more political clubs on campus both praise the relationships bilities.” ❍ BY TED FORSYTH This semester saw the emer- need. and to share Republican ideolo- Hillary Rodham Clinton, then a STAFF WRITER gence of two new clubs: The Eric Zuckerman, president of gies, she said. candidate for the United States Lyceum, a philosophical and politi- the College Democrats (AUCD), Political groups provide an out- Senate, to campus and are Political groups are on the rise at cal ideological forum, and the said, “When I came here, [as a let for individual student involve- attempting to bring former Vice Alfred University and established Political Science Society, a club freshman] there was no political ment. President Al Gore to speak. groups are strengthening, accord- grounded in the principles of presence.” “People feel disconnected from The College Republicans ing to Director of Student debate and discussion of political He decided to do something society [in Alfred], so they want to brought Emily Pataki, daughter of Activities Dan Napolitano. issues. about it by forming the AUCD. get involved,” stated Brody. Gov. George Pataki, to campus this “Our students understand that Sabrina Brody and Erika Smith The club exists to promote political Professor of Political Science semester. individual voices do make a differ- started Students for Social Change awareness and democratic ideolo- Robert Heineman said that he In October, Students for Social ence,” he said. “When individuals last semester. The club is designed gies. would like to see even more sup- Change organized approximately get together with an idea, that idea to promote a liberal voice through “Because we’re such a liberal port for our political groups. 50 people to go to a national is conveyed very strongly in the political activism on-and off- cam- campus located in a very conserva- “It would be nice if the adminis- protest in Washington, D.C. community.” pus. tive area, students feel the need to tration would kick back [mone- By students bringing famous Between 1999 and 2002, numer- An increase of political groups express their political views,” said tary] support to them [political speakers to AU, such as Clinton or ous political clubs came into being on campus is a good sign that polit- chairman of the AU College groups] to bring more leaders and Pataki, as well as engaging in pub- at AU. Before 1999 only Amnesty ical awareness is growing, say Republicans Alissa Fisher. speakers to campus,” he said. lic protest of issues that affect us International and the Women’s many AU student political leaders. Like the AUCD, the College Political groups are active; that all promotes the validity of these Issues Coalition existed, according That means that social issues are Republicans (AUCR) exist to activity exists as long as students political groups on campus, said to Napolitano. getting the kind of attention they make students politically aware remain interested. AUCD brought Fisher. ❍ 11.26.02-p.7-12 11/25/02 5:17 PM Page 1

Fiat Lux Features / A&E — Page 7 November 26, 2002 Raising turkeys enjoyable hobby Recent openings expand BY ALISSA FISHER raised as well as a source of Currently, Bliss has sold one FEATURES EDITOR income; we could sell them.” turkey and has eaten one — two Alfred dining selections The turkeys are housed at a more have already been Wondering where to find an all- friend’s of Bliss’ where children ordered for purchase. BY RACHEL EVANS the community with a place to natural turkey to serve this are allowed to view the turkeys, “It was delicious,” Bliss said STAFF WRITER go at night other than bars. year for your Thanksgiving many for the first time ever. of the turkey she tested. “Nice “Alfred has needed an alter- feast? “Its nice for the kids,” said and tender. I know what mine The Alfred food scene is evolv- native to the bar scene and I Just step into Alfred Bliss. “Many would not be able has eaten and it makes me feel ing with the opening of the think this will fill that niche,” University’s Li’l Alf on Sunday to see turkeys in person if it good.” Terra Cotta Coffee Company said John Ninos. or Tuesday afternoons and talk weren’t for people like myself The turkeys Bliss raises are and D.P. Dough, as well as pos- There will be Internet con- to server Jean Bliss. who raise them.” all rather large too. sible major changes at Café ZA. nections, live music Wednesday Bliss has worked at Li’l Alf Raising turkeys naturally is “All my turkeys are about 25- “I keep hearing about new through Saturday and a second since January of this year, and not too hard. 20 pounds,” she said. “I am businesses in Alfred; it’s all floor outdoor patio. enjoys her time there. “We just feed and water proud of them.” happening so fast,” said junior Located in the new apart- “I like the students I work them,” she pointed out. The adventurous aspect to Amanda Farino. ment building, the Village with,” said Bliss. “I get along The biggest difference buying one of Bliss’ turkeys is There have been new addi- Center, D.P. Dough specializes with them. I understand them between other turkeys and the plucking its feathers. tions to on-campus dining for in calzones. It will be open until and they understand me.” ones Bliss cares for is what they “People buy the turkeys Alfred State and Alfred 3 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. However, turkey raising is are fed. alive,” she said. “We are more University students as well, on the weekends. The calzones another source of income and “A friend of mine, a cook, tells than willing to deliver them. such as Taco Bell and Kentucky will be available for pick-up and enjoyment for Bliss. me that the turkeys in the store However, we do not pluck them Fried Chicken, but there have delivery. It all started four or five are fed antibiotics,” she said. ourselves.” not been any new eateries in The owners, Jay Shapiro and years ago when Bliss and her “[My turkeys] are fed whole As for this year’s downtown Alfred since Café Brett Shraiar, have additional husband started raising ducks corn and grains.” Thanksgiving dinner, Bliss will ZA opened. locations in college towns such and chickens. This time around Another difference is that be serving one of her own home- The new coffee shop and cal- as Ithaca and Athens, Ohio. the animals they decided to Bliss’ turkeys are allowed to grown turkeys. zone restaurant, as well as the Finally, Café ZA might be raise only got bigger. run free. “I have a 25-pound turkey for changes to ZA, will add options making big changes. According “In March we bought 25 “They don’t run far,” she said, my own thanksgiving dinner,” for the Alfred community. to the owner, the restaurant turkeys,” Bliss said. “Basically, laughing. “They know where Bliss stated. “Actually, it’s “We really need new places will be moving to another it was food from something we the food is.” already in the freezer.” ❍ to go. We have no selection,” Alfred location. said sophomore Melanie Yuhl. Although the owner could The Terra Cotta Coffee not give specific information at AU grad returns to join Crandall staff Company — which is scheduled the time, the word on the street to open over winter break — is that there will be possible BY JOHN P. DUNPHY ber Call as a student from 1986- syrup Honors seminar this will have a menu that stretches changes to the menu and the ASS’T. FEATURES EDITOR 1990. Following his time here, spring — he has maple trees and from specialty coffee drinks hours. There has also been talk he went on to the Mount Sinai wants to make syrup — and as and smoothies to sandwiches of adding a bar and outdoor din- Should anyone stop into the School of Medicine from 1990- an Honors alum he is most wel- and bakery treats. ing. Crandall Health Center this 1994. His residency and chief come to do that,” said Strong. A comfortable atmosphere While Alfred will never be a semester, they might notice a residency were conducted at the “It would be a first.” will be provided where people bustling metropolis, the upcom- new face. University of Rochester. As far as what his impressions can either get their coffee and ing changes will add alterna- That face is Andrew Call, who When Call was asked how he are of the Health Center and go or sit and stay for a while. It tives for the community’s taste has been the new medical direc- felt about returning to AU he University now compared to will have late night hours buds and nightlife. ❍ tor for the Health Center since simply said, “It feels great to be when he was here in the late according to owners John and August. back.” 80s, Call sees many differences. Chelly Ninos. This will provide As medical director, Call sees Paul Strong, Kruson distin- “The Health Center has made patients at the Health Center guished professor of English great improvements since the about four hours per week, and director of the Honors time that I was a student,” said The First Amendment guarantees a working with the nurse practi- Program said, “What I remem- Call. “The University seems to tioners and other physicians as ber best [about Call] is the fact continue to provide excellent free press; the press itself must well as overseeing patient care. that although he was pre-med, opportunities to get an educa- Call, who is also in private for his senior Honors thesis he tion. It’s really grown.” guarantee a fair one. practice, said, “Student health is wrote a jazz piece that the jazz When Call is not tending to different than what I do at my ensemble performed.” those in need of medical care, Allen H. Neuharth, private office. It broadens me as Strong mentioned that Call he’s playing with his kids, work- The Freedom Forum a physician and sharpens my has an odd interest for the ing on his house, playing guitar skills in different ways.” upcoming spring. and spending time with his wife, Anyone who was at AU dur- “Someone told me that he whom he met in the living room ing the late 1980s might remem- would like to sit in on the maple of Tefft Hall his very first day at AU in 1986. When asked for any final thoughts, Call went through a list of recommendations for a healthy lifestyle which included, among other things, getting enough sleep, not drinking or drinking responsibly, practicing safe sex or abstaining, not smoking, not using drugs, eating right, drinking plenty of fluids, being yourself and being good to each other. ❍ Fiat Rocks!

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November 26, 2002 Features / A & E— Page 8 Fiat Lux Smokeout promoted Job market continues to shrink BY JOHN BELISLE she recognizes “that there is BY BETH GREENWOOD their major. They should be broad Ted Forsyth is following that STAFF WRITER always a pattern, and I always talk STAFF WRITER instead of selective in their job advice. The senior communication to [students] about breaking that search and keep themselves open studies major is currently talking It can be a difficult habit to break pattern and how to handle the dis- Employers expect to hire fewer to opportunities they may not to contacts from his two previous and a deadly habit to keep, but last comfort.” new college graduates this year have considered before. internships in hopes of landinga Thursday, people across the coun- Although the Great American than last year, according to a new Corman said he is doing just job in the radio business. try joined together for the Great Smokeout is an annual event that report from the National Omar Pérez, another graduat- American Smokeout. receives significant promotion Association of Colleges and “ The problem is ing communication studies major, Alfred University, guided by the from the health community, it can Employers. has been in touch with members of Student Health Advisory be difficult to find an effective mes- “It’s a very tough job market,” most people don’t theater groups he has seen per- Committee and Crandall Health sage for college students. said senior ceramic engineering form. Center, has been making a strong Sophomore business major student Andrew Corman. “The have any idea “You can’t overlook anything,” effort on campus to curb tobacco Matthew DeCarr — who describes economy’s unstable and people Pérez said. “You have to view use. himself as a casual smoker — said aren’t sure where it’s going.” how marketable everything as an opportunity to Starting on Nov. 21 and continu- that there is a “unique comfort Kathy Woughter, director of the network.” ing on Dec. 3 and 10, the from cigarette smoking.” He went Career Development Center, they are.” The most important part of the University is offering students and on to say, “I don’t really worry agrees. Although she said the job search process is to be aware of local residents the opportunity to about quitting because its hard, downward trend in the economy — Kathy Woughter, the economic situation and take participate in smoking cessation like when you are at a party and has lasted a little longer than early steps to combat it, said classes. everybody is [a] smoker, it’s hard expected, the job market for grad- director of the CDC Woughter. “Why do people smoke?” is a to turn down a cigarette.” He con- uating seniors is not all “doom and Students should read through question often asked by smokers cluded by stating, “turning down gloom.” that, taking advantage of his past all job listings they find, and make and non-smokers alike. One of the smoking is like turning down sex.” If you compare the job market life guarding skills and interest in sure their resumé is ready. They leading opinions is that the pres- While student behavior might to a couple of years ago, then there running to apply for jobs outside should also take advantage of ence of nicotine in cigarettes has a still favor destructive actions, that are fewer jobs available, said the engineering field. practice interviews the CDC heavy chemical control over the is not stopping the staff at the Woughter. However, for the past Though the National offers since they cannot afford to mind of a smoker. Health Center from trying to help several years the number of job Association of Colleges and “practice” on a real interview, she According to Joel Spitzer, an out those looking for support. openings has been abnormally Employers reports that employers said. expert in the field of cessation Brown-Greaney always reminds high, so this decline in the job mar- will seek out graduating engineers Woughter said that although counseling and prevention policy, students that “because there are ket really only brings us back to a and business majors, Woughter she has seen a slight decrease in smokers smoke as a response to no office visit charges to see practi- more normal level, she added. said they will feel the job crunch on-campus recruiting and the the presence of nicotine in their tioners, we are flexible and always What this means is that soon-to- the most. Engineers will see the number of job postings to the CDC blood. After becoming addicted to happy to sit down and talk about be graduates will have to put a lit- biggest difference from two years website, she is still positive in her nicotine, smokers will experience getting help. tle more effort into their job ago when “jobs were raining out of outlook for graduates. withdrawal symptoms when the According to the staff running searches. The jobs are out there if the sky,” said Woughter. After all, May 2002 graduates chemical is not at an accustomed the classes, three to four members students know where and how to Once students have broadened are doing “a great job so far” find- level, thus becoming a habit. of the community — both students look for them, she added, said their search areas, the best ing jobs or entering graduate Because the habit is difficult to and non-students — attended the Woughter. resources for jobs are contacts, school, she said, and she expects break, techniques like nicotine first class. “The problem is most people said Woughter. the same from this year’s group. gum and patches are often Staff advisor to the AU Student don’t have any idea how mar- “I truly believe that if you tell Corman is also positive. employed. The cessation classes Health Advisory Committee ketable they are,” said Woughter. everyone you know that you’re “I think I have an advantage being offered at AU give smokers Melissa Carter described the class- The first thing students should looking for a job and in what [field], over others by having gone to social supports, according to es as a program that “we’re trying do when looking for a job is to find somebody’s got to know some- Alfred,” he said. ❍ Rosetta Brown-Greaney, nurse out.” She also said that the class out what options they have with body,” she said. practitioner and director of the “teaches about how to quit, not Crandall Health Center, “because just giving the message to do so.” REVIEW it is important to have support She added that with continued when breaking a habit like this.” support, another series of classes Brown-Greaney says that when will be hosted next semester. ❍ Dolls rock Bonaventure’s Reilly Center she counsels students on quitting BY JASON PILARZ made their appearance early, couple hours south of Rzeznik and EDITOR IN CHIEF allowing the band to concentrate Takac’s hometown, and families of REVIEW on lesser-known material from the both made the trip to see the band. OLEAN — The national act with a album. Playing up the local connection, local connection brought its brand Highlights included the upbeat Rzeznik introduced “Broadway” Recent flick critiqued of pop-rock music to St. “Think About Me” and the haunt- as an autobiographical song about Bonaventure University on Nov. ing “Truth is a Whisper.” growing up on Buffalo’s East Side. BY JOHN BELISLE reveals himself to be an under- 14. For the Goo Goo Dolls, variety For the encore, the band STAFF WRITER cover FBI agent. Rule’s charac- The Goo Goo Dolls, comprised of is provided by the singing of reached back to 1990’s Hold Me ter has no real shocking elements lead singer/guitarist John Rzeznik, Takac, who took his turn on vocals Up for “Just the Way You Are,” Combining an aged martial arts and probably exists only to prove bassist Robby Takac and drummer for several songs. His gravelly followed by “January Friend” off actor, a young rap star and a poor- that this rapper has no acting Mike Malinin, played more than 20 voice and wild-eyed stares provid- Dizzy. ly thought out plot line, Half Past ability. songs during their concert in the ed the setting for Gutterflower Closing the show was a cover of Dead is a hopeless attempt at try- The movie is not something I well-filled Reilly Center. tunes “Tucked Away” and “You Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ ing to exploit a dwindling audi- think anyone should take serious- The band began the show with a Never Know.” “American Girl,” which has ence. ly. Half Past Dead is not boring, couple of tracks off of their break- Of course, the band did not become the standard show closer The movie is based on a story however. It is, in fact, very enter- through album, 1995’s A Boy ignore 1998’s Dizzy Up the Girl, since it was first performed at the so fantastic and celebrities with taining for the simple fact that Named Goo. performing such tunes as “All benefit concerts following the so little acting ability, it is almost viewers are left completely The opener, “Naked,” had some Eyes on Me” and “Slide.” Sept. 11 attacks. as though it should have been amazed that someone would ever prop problems, as the curtain that The crowd perked up for some Opening act Lisa Loeb had a presented in comic-book form. come up with this crap. had shrouded the stage at the of the Goo’s more well-known bal- hard time getting the crowd ener- Steven Seagal, who is the Seagal is clearly past his prime. beginning failed to clear the stage lads such as “Black Balloon,” gized, as her acoustic folk stylings American pony-tailed version of How anyone can be entertained to make way for the band. After “Iris,” which featured a rotating seemed to bore an audience look- Jackie Chan, returns to the big by a grandpa doing high kicks and overcoming this first challenge, disco ball, and its breakthrough ing for something heavier. screen to star along side Ja Rule violent martial arts moves is microphone problems interrupted hit, “Name.” Loeb made problems worse, as auto theft partners. The two beyond me. Perhaps Seagal the second song, “Long Way As a treat for those who knew of however, by stopping mid-song to ultimately get caught on the should take a cue from Strom Down.” the band before they got big, converse with audience members. streets of metropolis and are sent Thurmond and retire. Rzeznik played through these Takac sang vocals on “Lucky This disjointed approach to her to Gotham’s super-max prison, Half Past Dead can basically inconveniences, however, and the Star,” culled from the band’s music severely limited any chance the new Alcatraz. be described with three simple show was off and running. fourth album, Superstar Car Wash of fully appreciating any of her After finding several criminal phrases: Steven Seagal is a fat old Throughout the rest of the (1993). songs. connections inside, Rule and man, Ja Rule should stick to show, the band concentrated The only Western New York The crowd did warm up towards Seagal come across a correctional music and somebody in largely on material from their cur- date on their fall tour, the the end of her set, though, for two officer who has let go of his job’s Hollywood owes me $7 for the rent album, Gutterflower. Bonaventure show became a of her well-known hits, “Stay” and mission statement in pursuit of a price of admission. Singles off that album, “Big homecoming of sorts for the “I Do.” ❍ $200 million purse of gold, which This movie belongs in a landfill Machine” and “Here is Gone,” Buffalo natives. Olean is only a was hidden by a man now on somewhere. It is a painful and death row. draining experience to sit ***ACT NOW! Here is where the plot line gets through for an hour and a half. Guarantee the best spring ridiculously insulting: the prison- I would not recommend seeing Earn Big $$$ br eak prices! South Padre, er on death row is set to be exe- this movie. It is terrible and Cancun, Jamaica, cuted within days, so the based on superficial premises, Dancers Needed. No experience necessary. Bahamas, Acapulco, Supreme Court judge who sen- which may leave you more con- Florida & Mardigras. tenced him is present in the fused than entertained. 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REVIEW Aguilera’s new album not for teenyboppers

BY MICHAEL TOPP also not being able to do her own Song five is a Spanish ballad. It I certainly hope that Aguilera’s his torment. CIRCULATIONS MANAGER thing because of the record label. is extremely sexy as Aguilera gets marketing team is not still going She sings to a simple strum- Following these tidbits the lis- back to her Latina heritage. after the 12-year-olds who were ming of a guitar. Linda Perry, a Pop princess Christina Aguilera is tener is greeted by Aguilera’s She continues with Spanish on listening to her music a few years one-time member of 10,000 out of her “Genie” bottle and is no counter to the negativity. track six, “Infatuation,” as she back. What kind of message is that Maniacs, helped write and pro- longer the sweet innocent “vir- The second track on the CD is a speaks about an encounter with a to send to young teenagers, that duce much of the songs on the ginal” teen pop icon that she was counter to Eminem and a direct man whom she falls deeply in love casual sex and promiscuity are the record. Her vision and amazing in 1999. assault on his manhood and his with immediately. ideal in a relationship? For this writing is what makes this song With the release of her new continuous attacks and “lies” “Lovers Embrace” is a soulful song, Aguilera should be ashamed. and the others that she participat- album, Stripped, she has com- about her character. hum by Aguilera as she says that Nevertheless, the answer to my ed on of such high quality and pletely altered her image and She implies that Eminem only she is afraid of loves embrace. It admonishment of her would be the intensity. grown up so to speak. attacks women because he is blends directly into the next track, title of her album, Stripped so she The final track “Keep on Singin’ On her last record, catchy pop attempting to make up for a small “Loving Me 4 Me,” a very soft and apparently wants to bear her soul, My Song” is a bluesy and soulful mixes with simplistic content and penis. sweet song. sluttiness and all. slow song. It speaks about keeping mostly childish themes were the Rapper Lil’ Kim is also on the “Impossible” is written by and The first single off the record is up one’s spirits even in the face of staple. Little girls in kindergarten track, adding griminess to the played by Alicia Keys. Keys has “Dirrty.” This song features Wu- failure and painful rejection. could sing along with her “Genie in sound, and actually, in my opinion, arranged a beautiful and bluesy Tang Clan rapper Redman and Overall, I consider this record a a Bottle” which speaks to the pop taking the track over the line of track that lets Aguilera’s sexy has been in heavy rotation on great progression in the career of nature of her sound. reasonable for the teenyboppers wailing voice permeate. MTV for a few weeks now. The Christina Aguilera. I would not “What a Girl Wants” was little that were Aguilera’s base. Songs 10 and 11, sound style and pop appeal of suggest buying this record if you more than a catchy anthem and One of Kim’s lines about giving “Underappreciated” and “Dirrty” is a complete opposite to are a pop fan, as only one and pos- again gave Aguilera no room to “head and sexing raw” blew my “Beautiful,” are about being unap- any of the other songs on the sibly two songs on the CD are pop. express her personal and intimate mind, as this is on the CD of the preciated as a woman in a relation- record. The rest is blues and funky R&B, feelings. She was a product of an girl who innocently and girlishly ship with an undeserving man who For those individuals who have so if you like to hear a powerful industry moneymaking power- sang “Come on Over” and “Genie does not recognize how lucky he is heard the song on radio or MTV females voice that is unabashedly house in RCA Records and her in a Bottle.” to have such a wonderful woman. and expect to hear pop on the CD open and the rawest form of lyrical point of view was not considered, Track three is a slow and bluesy “Make Over” has a sound like will be in for a complete surprise. I expression. according to Aguilera. song, “Walk Away.” Aguilera sul- some of band No Doubt’s songs. believe Aguilera, with this single, In my opinion, this is not a CD Even though her last self-titled trily moans out her words like a “Cruz” is a soft melody with a was attempting to capture her for teenyboppers or children in album sold very impressively, she 1920s blues/R&B singer. She beautiful harmony and a claming core pop fan base and bring them general. The content is mature felt that comparisons between sounds like the 21-year-old woman beat. It has almost a pop-country over to her new sound by getting and often quite sexual in nature. herself and Britney Spears were that she now is. This song is an sound. them to purchase the record. For people in college which is now not fair because, unlike Spears, example of how beautiful her voice “Soar” is a smooth song about “The Voice Within” is an inspi- the age of Aguilera, 21, this is a Aguilera has vast vocal abilities. is when unleashed and allowed to being a strong individual and not rational song about helping a very insightful mirror into how Stripped opens with obscured be used to its fullest potential. needing others for approval and friend in pain and comforting her people our age see the world and MTV and press release blurbs of “Fighter” is a pounding and strength. when in she is in her most trying interpersonal relations and how to comments by Fred Durst of Limp emotionally-empowered feminine “Get Mine Get Yours” is a moments. achieve inner-peace. Bizkit saying “I did it all for the explosion about taking the pain raunchy sexual song about slutty “I’m OK” is a pained song about I would buy this album in a nookie” when asked about the and suffering inflicted upon her by women and fast men and how Aguilera’s youth and her abandon- heartbeat because it is such a qual- rumors that Eminem had started a man and using the experience to Aguilera wants to get with a man ment by her father and the abuse ity record just on the lyrical mer- about Aguilera. It also refers to a make herself a stronger and more but it has to be “commitment that she and her mother withstood its. ❍ comparison to Britney Spears and vigilant person for the future. free.” and managed to overcome due to REVIEW Second Harry Potter flick stays true to the book

BY ALISON SAVETT The Chamber of Secrets — a character’s role as the famous “The fight scene between Draco but I loved the loudness and spe- COPY MANAGER legendary room in the castle built Harry Potter. and Harry was the best ever,” cial effects.” by one of the four founders of the “Acting-wise it was good, how- Ngin said enthusiastically. Although many people left “Harry Potter must not go back to school, the nasty Salazar ever Harry Potter seemed to be Beyond the acting issues, the when the credits began to roll, Hogwarts this year!” Slytherin, that is said to only be lacking enthusiasm here and movie really did the book justice, some stayed through the end and Dobby the house-elf, who able to be opened by Slytherin’s there,” Ugorek stated. “He was however I will always be a fan of found their patience was well proved to be hazardous to Daniel true heir — has been opened and good, but his role still needed the original work by Rowling. worth it. Radcliffe’s character Harry soon enough, Potter and his some more work.” There were many funny scenes, At the very end there was a Potter, began the film Harry friends learn that this is not the However, Potter’s two best especially when ghost Moaning small scene poking fun at the Potter and the Chamber of first time. friends, Ron Weasley and Myrtle tells Potter that she has a newly hired and fired Lockhart. It Secrets, marching the viewers After the Chamber is opened it Hermione Granger, both did a sen- crush on him. showed the window of the book- right into adventure. is said that the beast within will be sational job with their characters. “Harry, if you die, you can share store in Diagon Alley, and in the The movie, filled with action and unleashed upon the school to Know-it-all Granger, played by my toilet with me,” she says in a window was Lockhart’s new book, splendor, did a phenomenal job of purge it of students undeserving Emma Watson, showed her squeaky 12-year-old voice. titled Who Am I?, with him in a portraying the novel by J.K. to be there, which boils down to overzealously studious personality “That was the funniest part,” straightjacket on the cover. Rowling, following it almost pre- those not from pureblood (all-mag- yet again in this movie, executing said Grimes. “Although, there “I loved the end clip,” comment- cisely. ical) families: muggle-born stu- exactly what Rowling seemed to were many funny parts.” ed Grimes. “It fit his character and Granted, there were important dents. have intended with the novel. The movie also bordered on the final plot of the movie.” characters missing from the book, Along with the serious issues “Hermione played her role very scary at times, showing the spi- Overall, I would give this movie such as Peeves the Poltergeist, going on at Hogwarts, the stu- well in both movies,” Ugorek said. ders very graphically. four out of five stars and would and there were Hollywood add- dents have to deal with their new “I have no complaints in how she “The spiders were so gross,” recommend it to anyone who ins, like the length of the fight Defense Against the Dark Arts portrayed her character.” Ngin said. “I was so freaked out, enjoys any kind of fantasy. ❍ between Potter and his enemy teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart, who As far as Weasley (Rupert Draco Malfoy. However, the boasts that he knows everything, Grint) goes, his character was Hollywood-ing of the film made it yet in reality proves to everyone explored at a much deeper level, more spectacular to watch and that he knows nothing. providing the audience with more kept the audience interested. As the tale continues, it gets knowledge about him. “In comparison, it followed the more interesting thematically, “All of the Weasleys, Ron in book really well,” said Michael eventually leading to Potter’s bat- particular, had more of a part in Ugorek, a first-year graduate tle with Slytherin’s true heir. the second movie,” Ugorek ceramic engineering student. “As However, the acting was another explained. “Just because he had a compared to the first movie, the issue altogether. larger part he was able to portray second was of a more relaxed tone, In the first film, the Dursleys it better, closer to how the book funnier and scarier, with the addi- did not fulfill their role of being as does.” tion of the Chamber of Secrets and horrible to Potter as they could Another character that felt fake the monster within.” have, while in the second movie, was Potter’s enemy Malfoy, a stu- After spending another horrible they reached a whole new level, dent in the Slytherin house, summer with his muggle (non- forcing people to dislike them. played by Tom Felton. magic) family, Petunia, Vernon “They portrayed the kind of “Some of the actors seemed like and Dudley Dursley, Potter heads feeling so that you wanted to hate they were forcing their acting, like back to Hogwarts School of them,” said sophomore psychology Malfoy,” said junior mechanical Witchcraft and Wizardry, only to major Bert Ngin. “That was great engineer Tadd Grimes. see Dobby’s prophecy come true, acting.” However, there were highlights that horrible things would take Radcliffe, on the other hand, within both characters’ scenes, place this school year. seemed a little too laid back for his especially their dueling scene. 11.26.02-p.7-12 11/25/02 5:17 PM Page 4

November 26, 2002 Sports — Page 10 Fiat Lux Team ends season with win Cagers face season

BY BRYAN SICK FOOTBALL The offensive line will be the of rebuilding MANAGING EDITOR biggest hit because there is not yards for the touchdown. The as much experience behind the BY ALISON SAVETT MEN’S BASKETBALL The Alfred Saxons are heading Tomcats special teams came up starters as there is at the other COPY MANAGER into the off-season with confi- big, blocking the extra point positions. team running in man-to-man. The dence high coming off their sea- attempt keeping Thiel ahead by The team will also be losing new assistant coach, Scott Cooper son ending victory over Thiel a point. cornerback Gabe Bouthillier, AU’s men’s basketball team will of Allegheny College in Meadville, College. Coleman found the end zone linebackers Will Till and Colin spend this year rebuilding, as they Pa., specializes in the match-up The Tomcats jumped out to a again with seven seconds left in Murphy, backup quarterback have one starter returning and defense, and has proved very help- 14-0 lead just seven minutes into the third quarter giving the Jeff Merryman and backup only three seniors to lead them. ful for the team. the game on a trick play and a Saxons their first lead of the defensive tackle Jason Wawro. After graduation took the “He brought a lot of new knowl- lucky break. game, 19-14. The score came on a The big name that will be school’s career scoring leader edge, and Murph’s done a good job On forth and five from their 15-yard pass from Duliba, but his returning as a graduate student Devon Downing, along with two- of letting him teach us what he own 49-yard line, Thiel sopho- pass attempt for the extra two is tailback Jesse Raynor, who time Empire 8 and ECAC Upstate knows,” said Hopkins. “He’s done more punter Clay Brocious points fell incomplete. missed the final six games of the New York all-star forward E.J. an excellent job of getting his threw a quick dump-off pass to The Saxons then played a pos- season with a broken ankle, gain- Docteur, the team faces its biggest points across, especially on the freshman running back Shaun session game the rest of the way, ing one more year of eligibility. challenge yet — inexperience. defensive end.” Jackson who took it 51 yards for holding onto the ball for 11:41 in He will share the backfield Ten of 13 players are sopho- The zone that the team is run- the score. the fourth quarter on two drives with sophomore tailback mores and freshman, most with lit- ning is one of Cooper’s, and On the ensuing drive, Alfred of over 65 yards, one resulting in Brenton Brady, who also missed tle, if any, experience playing at Hopkins feels that it gives the quickly stormed 65 yards down a field goal by junior kicker Pat a considerable part of this season the college varsity level. team a new perspective. the field to the Tomcats’ 3-yard Breuer. due to illness. “Playing JV helped them last Crandall agrees about the line, but sophomore quarterback Duliba was very pleased with “We can build off [the win over year,” said coach Jay Murphy. defense, and stated that if they Ron Duliba coughed up the ball the team’s performance coming Thiel] next year with Jesse “They [sophomore returnees] have stick to it, it could be very effective and freshman defensive end off recent struggles. He had [Raynor] coming back and all had some chance to play against as the season progresses. Jonathan Howson took it the dis- thrown 10 interceptions over the those guys,” said Duliba. competition.” Murphy sees the starting five as tance for the 98-yard touchdown. previous four games, three of The lack of experience is not sophomore returning starter Despite these two quick scores which the Saxons lost. Notes. Junior linebacker Erich something that Baker at the against the Saxon special teams “I was failing to execute on Ely came up big in the game con- bothers senior cap- point, Roegiers and offense, the defense played some of the pass plays and run- tributing on 10 tackles including tain Bryan “We will have and sophomore outstanding, particularly up ning a little bit too much,” he 1.5 for loss and also notched his Crandall. Gavin Backus at front, said head coach Dave said. “But today, [the receivers] first forced fumble, fumble “Dev and E.J. four or five guys the 2- and 3-guard Murray. The defensive line were a little bit more open than recovery, pass deflection and are great players spots, Crandall played very well against the run, they were the past weeks, but I sack of the season … Despite and can’t be out there that under the basket giving up only 50 total rushing still should have made a whole playing only three full games, replaced,” said and Hopkins at yards in pitching the defensive bunch of throws last week.” Raynor led the team in scoring Crandall. “We are can shoot the center. However, shut out. While Duliba played much bet- for the third straight year with definitely going to he explained, With the impressive play on ter than in recent weeks, he was 39 points off of five touchdowns miss their pres- ball and drive to there will be a defense, the offense was able to quick to recognize his teammates and three field goals. Those 39 ence. We are inex- rotation with a come around and make its move in the winning effort. points puts Raynor at the top of perienced, but the hoop.” few others who at the end of the second quarter “The whole team had a good AU’s all-time scoring list with everyone is work- will see a lot of and throughout the second half. game,” he said. “Nick [Coleman] 249 points, breaking Ray Rogers’ ing hard, so I think — senior captain time coming off The team scored first, 41 sec- made good catches, the line old mark of 232 set in 1989 … that it shouldn’t be the bench. onds before the half, on a short blocked and we just pulled it AU’s defense has drastically a big factor.” Brian Roegiers “Based on the dump-off pass taken 21 yards to together in the second half.” improved over the course of the Another hurdle last week or two the end zone by junior fullback The team is very optimistic season allowing an average of 26 the team will face is their lack of since the scrimmage, [freshman] Chris Guttman, who came into about next season coming off the points over the first six games height, with their tallest player Nick Andolina will see minutes at the game early in the second win despite some key losses to and only 12 in the final four … being senior captain Jeffrey the five for Hops, and [sophomore] quarter after sophomore running graduation. Duliba lead the team in rushing Hopkins, who is listed at 6-foot-7- Tate [Williams] will see time in the back Cory Raner re-injured an The team will take the biggest on the season with 456 yards on inch, but Murphy thinks he’s bare- paint,” Murphy said. “[Freshman] ankle sprain he suffered the pre- hit in the trenches, losing three 129 carries. This marks the first ly 6-foot-6-inch. Chris Lemasters will see time at vious weekend at Grove City, starters on the offensive line and time in over 50 years that a quar- “There’s good leadership by the the point or off-guard. [Freshman] according to Murray. four from the d-line. Center terback has lead the Saxons in three senior captains,” Murphy Ryan Hallett has made some Thiel inexplicably chose to Larry Rossi, guard Steve Price rushing … Five Alfred seniors said. “I like this year’s team; they improvement, and [freshman] kick into the wind in the second and tackle Russell Myers will all were named Empire 8 confer- work hard and listen.” Horace Betts is very athletic and half after kicking off to open the be leaving the offensive line. The ence all-stars. Gaydon and This season, there will be no picking things up very quickly. game. defensive line will be losing tack- Murphy were named to the first superstar, no central go-to person, [Sophomore] Bruce [Nober] is bor- On the Saxons’ second posses- le Pete Gaydon and ends Nick team and Price, Luther and as there have been in years past, dering on getting some time, too.” sion of the quarter, Alfred pulled Luther, Dave Murrello and Dan Bouthillier were each named to explained Hopkins. Betts started this past season within one when junior wide Raynor, who has already been the second team. ❍ “There will be more even distri- for AU’s football team as a wide receiver Nick Coleman lined up inactive for the second half of the bution,” he said. “It will be receiver, and has only been done behind the center and ran four season with injury, said Murray. whomever steps up that night.” with football for about two weeks. Hopkins feels that both of his co- “Everyone needs to be ready, in captains, Crandall and senior case we need them,” said Murphy, Brian Roegiers, are ready for big who knows he has a solid bench. years. This marks Crandall’s first Hopkins believes Baker can lead year starting, while Roegiers the team up the floor. started ten games last season, “Douggie has to run the show averaging 8.3 points per game and and push the ball up the floor,” he 1.8 rebounds. said. “He’s got to handle the pres- “Roegiers and Doug [Baker] will sure and make the plays coming step up early to score,” Murphy down the stretch.” explained. “It will be a very good Last year, the team went 11-14, balance.” and 6-8 in the Empire 8. This sea- The strength, he feels, will be son, the team is confident in their the perimeter game, as the team ability to win the E8, even though has many good shooters. they are facing some tough oppo- “We will have four or five guys nents. out there that can shoot the ball “It’s a tough league, but I feel and drive to the hoop,” Roegiers very confident that if we stay a said. “It will be hard for other team, and we will, and as long as teams to match up with us.” we believe in ourselves, it will be Crandall agrees with his co-cap- okay,” Murphy said. tains that lack of height shouldn’t Knowing that they need to stay be an issue if they play like they aggressive and intense, and are capable of. remembering not to hang their PHOTO BY JARED TETZ “I don’t think it’s a hindrance, it’s heads after mistakes will be key, Two swimmers prepare for the home race against Canisius and WIlliam Smith. Check out the scores on p. 11. an adjustment,” explained according to Murphy. He feels that Hopkins about the height issues. this is the way to improve, along … Swimming especially during the long you going when all your body “We just have to box out, [even if] with getting mentally tougher. events where it’s easier to get wants to do is stop.” we are undersized.” “I think we can win the Empire CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE discouraged. They remind you AU also took the win in the The small size of the team may 8,” Hopkins said. “Obviously that’s that you’re doing this for the 200-medley relay. The relay come in very handy, Hopkins said. a goal we have to start out with. If said Rosa. “It’s also really moti- team, that you want to do your team consisted of Melissa Their new defensive plan is a you’re not playing for that, you’re vating to see your teammates best for them because they do McAllister, Lacy Clifford, match-up, a type of zone, whereas playing for nothing.” ❍ on the side cheering for you, their best for you. 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BY LUIS VASQUEZ part, responsible for starting the “Live broadcast of games could Kelley explained that live broad- ly pleased with our diverse pro- BUSINESS MANAGER whole process. be particularly beneficial to the casting of games could benefit the gramming,” he said. “He got a lot of students hockey team since our home games community because it allows the Sports broadcasting is a way to WALF 89.7 FM has resumed live involved and made sports broad- are played in Olean, station to offer a more diverse open WALF’s doors for people broadcasting of Alfred Saxons’ casting something we really want- which is too far for most hockey experience to the listeners. who may not be interested in being games in full this semester and will ed to continue at WALF,” said fans to travel,” said senior “I do hear from those who think a DJ but that still want to be continue next semester with the Kelley. Jonathan McCann, who is the cap- we should just stick to music and involved in radio, according to basketball and hockey seasons. Despite the admittedly technical tain of the hockey team. stay away from news and sports, Kelley. ❍ “Having the sporting events of difficulties faced, that station was WALF is currently recruiting but most people, however, are real- the University on the radio is a big able to broadcast six basketball announcers, engineers and half part of promoting sports on this games and four lacrosse games last time hosts. Senior materials sci- WALF Sports Broadcasting Schedule campus,” said junior business year, according to Kelley. ence major Bryan Harlan is one of Men’s and Women’s Basketball major Michael Mann, who is the This year the station has the announcers who has been with station’s sports director. upgraded its remote broadcasting the station since it started broad- Date Day — Time Opponent Sports broadcasting at WALF equipment so that it’s on par with casting games last year. December 7 Sat — 7:00pm @Cortland (Men’s) started in the fall of 2001, with the other college and professional “I enjoy the challenge of bring- December 9 Mon —7:00pm @Medaille (Women’s) help of research and the purchase radio stations. ing the game into your living room, January 28 Tues — 6 p.m. @St John Fisher (Women’s) of minimal equipment needed for “We now use a special black box and if I’m doing my job right, you Tues — 8 p.m. @St John Fisher (Men’s) sports broadcasting. that uses a phone line to pipe audio should be able to picture the game January 31 Fri — 6 p.m. Ithaca (Women’s) According to junior communica- from the games right to our studio, as it unfolds,” said Harlan. Fri — 8 p.m. Ithaca (Men’s) tions major Colin Kelley, who is which allows us to broadcast from Harlan explained that broad- February 7 Fri — 6 p.m. RIT (Women’s) the station’s general manager, the virtually anywhere in the world,” casting live is totally spontaneous Fri — 8 p.m. RIT (Men’s) equipment at the time was primi- said Kelley. and it has to be accurate, which February 14 Fri — 6 p.m. @Elmira (Women’s) tive and required a “ridiculous” Using this new technology, makes the job more difficult than Fri — 8 p.m. @Elmira (Men’s) remote setup of about eight differ- broadcasters will be traveling with people realize. February 22 Sat — 1 p.m. St John Fisher (Women’s) ent parts and 15 minutes to assem- the Saxons to several games, “When you turn on the radio to Sat — 3 p.m. St John Fisher (Men’s) ble it. broadcasting live from Rochester, listen to a game, the pros make it March 1 Sat — 2 p.m. Hartwick (Women’s) Junior Gabe Fersch was the Buffalo and Ithaca to name a few, sound easy, but it really isn’t,” he Sat — 4 p.m. Hartwick (Men’s) sports director last year and is, in he added. said. BOX SCORES CROSS COUNTRY University of Rochester (95) 6, Backus 5-17 1-2 11, Buck 4-13 2-2 11, 5. University of Rochester, 1:39.72. 6. 104 _____Saturday, Nov. 16_____ Joss 4-5 0-0 12, Hauben 4-5 0-0 8, Affeldt 1-5 1-4 3, Kelly 1-1 0-0 2, Knoll 3- RIT, 1:51.42. 200-yard Medley Relay – 1. Alfred, NCAA Atlantic Regionals Larkin 9-10 2-2 20, Sweeney 1-4 0-0 3, 7 0-0 6, Salmon 0-0 0-0 0, Lass 1-1 0-0 2, 1-meter Diving – 1. William Smith Missy McAllister, Sara Thompson, Lacy Men’s Cross Country (8K) Perez 1-2 0-0 2, Hughes 2-2 0-0 5, Canty M. Coddington 1-1 0-2 2. Totals 23-56 6- College, 189.70. 2. University of Clifford, Carrie DeMay, 1:56.89. 2. 1-2 0-0 3, Bergman-Clark 1-1 4-6 6, 14 53. Rochester, 164.00. 3. RIT, 158.10. 4. Canisius, Kellie Guth, Melissa Trometer, Alfred placed 20th of 33. McAllister 0-2 2-2 2, Mee 5-7 0-0 12, Westminster College (65) LeMoyne College, 146.85. 5. Alfred Teresa Rosetti, Kristen Northrup, 33. Andrew Corman 27:05; 96. Logan Kadlubowski 3-5 0-0 6, Briggs 5-8 0-1 10, Kenney 2-9 0-0 5, Petures 5-10 5-6 16, University, 126.55. 2:02.49. Quist-Chaffee 28:38; 110. Daniel Brunett Wisseh 2-2 2-2 6. Totals 38-55 10-13 95 Tallo 6-14 0-0 12, Lynn 3-9 3-3 9, Himes 1,000-yard Freestyle – 1. Alfred, 29:00; 138. David Cook 29:35; 140. Three-point goals – Joss 4, Crandall 2, 3-12 5-7 11, Karatinos 1-2 0-0 2, Gasper 2- _____Saturday, Nov. 16_____ Becca Coppola, 11:45.43. 2. Canisius, Michael Cook 29:40; 150. Jon Ferguson Roegiers 2, Mee 2, Baker 1, Fleishman 1, 5 0-0 5, Eaton 2-6 1-1 5, Morrow 0-0 0-0 0. William Smith def. Alfred University 122-116 Megan O’Connor, 12:03.35. 3. Canisius, 30:08; 173. Ryan Bank 31:16. Women’s Cross Country (6K) Sweeney 1, Hughes 1, Canty 1. Fouled Totals 24-67 14-17 65. 200-yard Medley Relay – 1. Alfred, Jessica Harkins, 12:48.07. 4. Alfred, Lisa out – Betts, Williams. Rebounds – Alfred Three-point goals – Buck 1, Kenney 1, Missy McAllister, Sara Thompson, Lacy Rosa, 13:00.69. 5. Canisius, Bianca Alfred placed 20th of 29. 22 (Crandall, Hallett 3), Rochester 41 Petures 1, Gasper 1. Fouled out – None. Clifford, Carrie DeMay, 1:56.89. 2. WSC, Fragomeni, 13:05.33. 6. Alfred, Elisabeth 83. Elaine Heimers 26:11; 111. Kristen (Kadlubowski 8). Rebounds – Alfred 38 (T. Coddington 8), Robin Coggins, Lisbeth Engst, Becky Meissner, 13:26.97. Welch 26:55; 116. Kerry White 27:05; 122. Assists – Alfred 8 (Baker 3), Westminster 44 (Himes 13). Grossman, Jenny Fowler, 2:00.73. 3. 200-yard Freestyle – 1. Canisius, Tyeisha Pugh 27:25; 139. Emily Guth Rochester 30 (Briggs 5). Assists – Alfred 5 (Affeldt 2), WSC, Kate Sirthienthong, Julia Brel, Jennifer Twarozek, 2:04.89. 2. Alfred, 28:02; 157. Maureen McGlenn 28:50. 169. Total fouls – Alfred 16, Rochester 12. Westminster 7 (Gasper 4). Sara Beth Euwer, Clair Catillaz, DQ. Anne Martin, 2:07.48. 3. Alfred, Lacy Meira Gottlieb 29:27. Technicals – None. A – 1,100. Total fouls – Alfred 18, Westminster 1,000-yard Freestyle – 1. Alfred, Clifford, 2:10.14. 4. Alfred, Tabitha FOOTBALL 17. Technicals – None. A – 105. Becca Coppola, 11:45.43. 2. WSC, Maher, 2:13.51. 5. Canisius, Teresa MEN’S SWIMMING Charlotte Hoffmann, 11:49.49. 3. Alfred, Rosetti, 2:13.62. 6. Canisius, Erin Risko, ____Empire 8 Standings____ WOMEN’S SWIMMING Lisa Rosa, 13:00.69. 4. WSC, Suzie 2:25.80. Conference All Games _____Saturday, Nov. 9_____ University of Rochester Harvest Relays _____Saturday, Nov. 9_____ Opalka, 13:14.10. 5. Alfred, Elisabeth 50-yard Freestyle – 1. Alfred, Carrie Team W L PF PA W L PF PA Meissner, 13:26.97. DeMay, 26.17. 2. Alfred, Melissa Team Rankings – 1. Ithaca College, University of Rochester Harvest Relays Ithaca 4 0 95 49 7 3 230 137 200-yard Freestyle – 1. WSC, Becky McAllister, 26.43. 2. Alfred, Lauren 190. 2. RIT, 180. 3. Alfred University, Team Rankings – 1. Ithaca College, Hartwick 3 1 114 85 7 2 317 150 Grossman, 2:07.18. 2. Alfred, Anne McCormack, 26.43. 4. Canisius, Sarah 179. 3. LeMoyne College, 179. 5. 197. 2. LeMoyne College, 182. 3. Alfred SJ Fisher 2 2 115 100 6 4 300 231 Martin, 2:07.48. 3. Alfred, Lacy Clifford, Smith, 27.28. 5. Canisius, Kristen University of Rochester, 160. University, 169. 4. William Smith Alfred 1 3 74105 4 6 161 220 2:10.14. 4. Alfred, Tabitha Maher, 2:13.51. Northrup, 28.11. 400-yard Medley Relay – 1. Ithaca College, 168. 5. University of Rochester, Utica 0 4 25 84 1 9 79 302 5. WSC, Elizabeth Aumand, 2:18.41. 200-yard I.M. – 1. Canisius, Kellie College, 3:42.18. 2. LeMoyne College, 167. 6. RIT, 149. 50-yard Freestyle – 1. WSC, Jenny Guth, 2:26.33. 2. Alfred, Rachel Saroka, 3:46.77. 3. Alfred University, 3:46.94. 4. 400-yard Medley Relay – 1. Ithaca _____Saturday, Nov. 9_____ Fowler, 26.14. 2. Alfred, Carrie DeMay, 2:29.06. 3. Canisius, Laura Fowler, University of Rochester, 3:51.34. 5. RIT, College, 4:08.42. 2. LeMoyne College, Thiel-Alfred, Stats 26.17. 3. WSC, Kate Feller, 26.33. 4. 2:33.41. 4. Canisius, Melissa Trometer, 3:57.87. 4:15.86. 3. Alfred University, 4:21.98. 4. Thiel College 14 0 0 0 - 14 Alfred, Melissa McAllister, 26.43. 4. 2:34.14. 5. Alfred, Bonnie McDermott, 300-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca University of Rochester, 4:25.15. 5. Alfred University 0 7 12 3 - 22 Alfred, Lauren McCormack, 26.43. 2:39.03. 6. Alfred, Becky Cochran, College, 2:47.26. 2. Alfred University, William Smith College, 4:34.48. 6. RIT, First Quarter 200-yard I.M. – 1. WSC, Robin 2:48.66. 2:47.65. 3. RIT, 2:53.93. 4. Univeristy of 4:41.01. TC – Jackson 51 pass from Brocious Coggins, 2:27.10. 2. Alfred, Rachel 1-meter Diving – 1. Alfred, Mandie Rochester, 3:02.58. 5. LeMoyne College, 300-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca (Stibich kick), 3:51 Saroka, 2:29.06. 3. WSC, Lisbeth Engst, Martin, 159.80. 2. Alfred, Kathleen 3:15.15. College, 3:08.38. 2. LeMoyne College, TC – Howson 98 fumble return (Stibich 2:34.58. 4. Alfred, Bonnie McDermott, Wittich, 155.25. 3. Canisius, Jen 300-yard Back Relay – 1. LeMoyne 3:09.49. 3. William Smith College, 3:16.98. kick), 6:52 2:39.03. 5. WSC, Cory Keipper, 3:41.94. Skladanowski, 130.05. College, 2:44.30. 2. Ithaca College, 4. University of Rochester, 3:19.20. 5. Second Quarter 1-meter Diving – 1. WSC, Sarah 200-yard Butterfly – 1. Canisius, 2:51.70. 3. Alfred University, 3:49.76. 4. Alfred University, 3:22.14. 6. RIT, AU – Gutmann 21 pass from Duliba Costanza, 217.50. 2. WSC, Rebecca Teresa Rosetti, 2:25.10. 2. Alfred, Lacy RIT, 2:59.98. 5. University of Rochester, 3:25.74. (Breuer kick), 14:19 Stevens, 162.25. 3. Alfred, Mandie Clifford, 2:34.20. 3. Alfred, Sara 3:08.83. 300-yard Back Relay – 1. Ithaca Second Quarter Martin, 159.80. 4. WSC, Clair Catillaz, Thompson, 2:41.54. 4. Canisius, Laura 300-yard Breast Relay – 1. Ithaca College 3:09.82. Alfred University, AU – Coleman 4 run (kick blocked), 159.20. 5. Alfred, Kathleen Wittich, Fowler, 2:49.46. 5. Alfred, Lisa Rosa, College, 3:08.29. 2. Alfred University, 3:20.40. LeMoyne College, 3:21.49. 4. 5:58 155.25. 3:08.08. 3:19.62. 3. University of Rochester, University of Rochester, 3:23.15. 5. AU – Coleman 15 pass from Duliba 200-yard Butterfly – 1. WSC, Becky 100-yard Freestyle – 1. Canisius, 3:21.94. 4. RIT, 3:28.75. 5. LeMoyne William Smith College, 3:30.06. 6. RIT, (pass failed) 14:53 Grossman, 2:24.32. 2. Alfred, Lacy Jennifer Twarozek, 57.27. 2. Alfred, College, 3:31.28. 3:33.93. Fourth Quarter Clifford, 2:34.20. 3. WSC, Robin Coggins, Carrie DeMay, 58.09. 3. Alfred, Lauren 600-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca 300-yard Breast Relay – 1. Ithaca AU – FG Breuer 30, 5:36 2:35.84. 4. WSC, Elizabeth Aumand, McCormack, 59.17. 4. Canisius, Sarah College, 5:33.73. 2. RIT, 5:41.29. 3. Alfred College, 3:37.96. 2. LeMoyne College, ______2:36.75. 5. Alfred, Sara Thompson, Smith, 1:00.84. 5. Canisius, Michelle University, 5:46.13. 4. LeMoyne College, 3:39.81. 3. Alfred University, 3:49.76. 4. TC AU 2:41.54. Scott, 1:01.24. 6. Alfred, Becky Cochran, 5:53.03. 5. University of Rochester, University of Rochester, 3:50.03. 5. First downs 9 22 100-yard Freestyle – 1. WSC, Jenny 1:07.86. 6:01.89. William Smith College, 3:50.52. 6. RIT, Rushes-yards 37-50 45-121 Fowler, 57.56. 2. Alfred, Carrie DeMay, 200-yard Backstroke – 1. Canisius, 200-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca 4:13.49. Passing yards 169 249 58.09. 3. WSC, Adrienne Brockway, Kellie Guth, 2:21.61. 2. Alfred, Rachel College, 1:29.65. 2. Alfred University, 600-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca Return yards 51 98 58.30. 4. WSC, Kate Feller, 58.32. 5. Saroka, 2:23.85. 3. Alfred, Melissa 1:30.49. 3. RIT, 1:30.97. 4. LeMoyne College, 6:16.78. 2. University of Comp-Att 13-22-0 21-33-0 Alfred, Lauren McCormack, 59.17. McAllister, 2:24.99. 4. Alfred, Tabitha College, 1:31.70. 5. University of Rochester, 6:21.08. 3. RIT, 6:23.93. 4. Sacked-Yards Lost 4-22 6-32 200-yard Backstroke – 1. Alfred, Maher, 2:33.38. 5. Canisius, Bianca Rochester, 1:34.94. William Smith College, 6:25.33. 5. Alfred Punts 9-29 6-40 Rachel Saroka, 2:23.85. 2. Alfred, Melissa Fragomeni, 2:42.40. 300-yard Medley Relay – 1. LeMoyne University, 6:28.29. 6. LeMoyne College, Fumbles-lost 2-2 3-3 McAllister, 2:24.99. 3. WSC, Suzie 500-yard Freestyle – 1. Canisius, College, 2:53.13. 2. Ithaca College, 6:34.03. Penalties-yards 7-60 6-37 Opalka, 2:32.34. 4. Alfred, Tabitha Maher, Megan O’Connor, 5:45.63. 2. Alfred, 2:53.32. 3. RIT, 3:01.11. 4. Alfred 200-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca Time of Possession 25:33 34:27 2:33.38. 5. WSC, Cory Keipper, 2:42.87. Becca Coppola, 5:47.47. 3. Alfred, Anne University, 3:01.78. 5. University of College, 1:42.50. 2. LeMoyne College, ______500-yard Freestyle – 1. WSC, Martin, 5:48.84. 4. Canisius, Jessica Rochester, 3:05.83. 1:43.42. 3. William Smith College, 1:46.15. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Charlotte Hoffmann, 5:40.27. 2. Alfred, Harkins, 6:18.28. 5. Canisius, Erin Risko, 400-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca 4. Alfred University, 1:46.31. 5. RUSHING–Thiel, Thompson 11-30, Becca Coppola, 5:47.47. 3. Alfred, Anne 6:25.44. 6. Alfred, Elisabeth Meissner, College, 3:19.97. 2. RIT, 3:21.37. 3. Alfred University of Rochester, 1:47.32. 6. RIT, Napotnik 10-17, Diemert 4-17, Haladyna Martin, 5:48.84. 4. WSC, Adrienne 6:34.08. University, 3:21.78. 4. LeMoyne College, 1:51.84. 1-1, McIntire 1-0, Moore 10- -15. Alfred, Brockway, 6:08.63. 5. WSC, Kate Feller, 3-meter Diving – 1. Alfred, Kathleen 3:28.39. 5. University of Rochester, 300-yard Medley Relay – 1. Ithaca Gutmann 13-45, Duliba 21-25, Reger 3-23, 6:21.78. Wittich, 173.80. 2. Alfred, Mandie Martin, 3:34.31. College, 3:14.15. 2. Alfred University, Raner 5-19, Coleman 2-7, Batt 1-2. 3-meter Diving – 1. WSC, Sarah 145.00. 3. Canisius, Jen Skladanowski, 200-yard Medley Relay – 1. Ithaca 3:22.79. 3. LeMoyne College, 3:26.45. 4. PASSING–Thiel, Moore 12-21-0 118, Costanza, 2:18.30. 2. Alfred, Kathleen 140.95. College, 1:40.84. 2. LeMoyne College, University of Rochester, 3:26.82. 5. Brocious 1-1-0 51, McIntire 0-0-0 0. Wittich, 173.80. 3. Alfred, Mandie Martin, 200-yard Breaststroke – 1. Alfred, 1:43.86. Alfred University, 1:45.00. 4. William Smith College, 3:27.18. 6. RIT, Alfred, Duliba 21-33-0 249. 145.00. Sara Thompson, 2:35.06. 2. Canisius, University of Rochester, 1:46.30. 5. RIT, 3:37.71. RECEIVING–Thiel, Chambers 6-64, 200-yard Breaststroke – 1. Alfred, Melissa Trometer, 2:42.50. 3. Alfred, 2:00.68. 400-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Ithaca Haskins 6-54, Jackson 1-51. Alfred, Sara Thompson, 2:35.06. 2. WSC, Bonnie McDermott, 2:44.19. 4. Alfred, 200-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. RIT, College, 3:44.90. 2. LeMoyne College, Coleman 6-91, Sprague 5-50, Betts 5-46, Charlotte Hoffmann, 2:43.37. 3. Alfred, Lauren McCormack, 2:48.17. 5. Canisius, 1:22.91. 2. Alfred University, 1:23.08. 3. 3:51.72. 3. University of Rochester, Raner 2-4, Williams 1-33, Gutmann 1-21, Bonnie McDermott, 2:44.19. 4. WSC, Laura Fowler, 2:53.84. 6. Canisius, Ithaca College, 1:23.48. 4. LeMoyne 3:56.99. 4. William Smith College, 4:00.07. Reger 1-4. Lisbeth Engst, 2:44.39. 5. WSC, Michelle Scott, 2:50.15. College, 1:24.49. 5. University of 5. Alfred University, 4:00.61. 6. RIT, Elizabeth Aumand, 2:48.59. 400-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Rochester, 1:28.54. 4:15.70. 400-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. Alfred, Canisius, Jennifer Twarozek, Kristen MEN’S BASKETBALL 1-meter Diving – 1. RIT, 195.90. 2. 200-yard Medley Relay – 1. Ithaca Tabitha Maher, Becca Coppola, Anne Northrup, Sarah Smith, Megan _____Friday, Nov. 22_____ LeMoyne College, 145.90. 3. Alfred College, 1:56.89. 2. LeMoyne College, Martin, Rachel Saroka, 3:52.10. 2. Alfred, O’Connor, 3:55.91. 2. Alfred, Tabitha Alfred University (40) University, 144.10. University of 1:58.23. 3. Alfred University, 1:58.93. 4. Lisa Rosa, Elisabeth Meissner, Bonnie Maher, Becca Coppola, Anne Martin, Crandall 2-7 0-0 6, Hopkins 1-4 0-0 2, Rochester, 126.70. William Smith College, 2:01.67. 5. McDermott, Becky Cochran, 4:27.92. 3. Rachel Saroka, 3:52.10. 3. Canisius, Baker 2-10 2-4 7, Roegiers 3-12 3-8 11, University of Rochester, 2:06.22. 6. RIT, WSC, Julia Brel, Kate Sirthienthong, Jessica Harkins, Bianca Fragomeni, Erin Backus 0-3 0-0 0, Fleishman 1-2 0-0 3, 2:12.64. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Cory Keipper, Sara Beth Euwer, 4:51.81. Risko, MichelleScott, 4:21.84. 4. Alfred, Hallett 1-6 0-0 2, Betts 0-1 1-2 1, Nober 200-yard Freestyle Relay – 1. _____Friday, Nov. 22_____ Lisa Rosa, Elisabeth Meissner, Bonnie 0-1 0-0 0, Lemasters 1-2 0-0 2, Winant 0-1 LeMoyne College, 1:36.47. 2. Ithaca Alfred University (53) _____Saturday, Nov. 16_____ McDermott, Becky Cochran, 4:27.92. 0-0 0, Andolina 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 3-7 0-0 College, 1:37.25. 3. Alfred University, T. Coddington 5-7 0-1 10, Smith 2-4 2-3 Alfred University def. Canisius College 126- 6. Totals 14-56 6-14 40. 1:37.31. 4. William Smith College, 1:38.49. 11.26.02-p.7-12 11/25/02 5:17 PM Page 6

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def. RIT, 53-45, in consolation round def. SUNY Fredonia. 94-87, Saturday Fiat Sports Squad hopes to overcome graduation losses BY ROBERT BAYNES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Junior Brenda Mulligan is SPORTS EDITOR defensively aggressive as well foot-10-inch forwards), as an offensive threat at guard The Alfred University women’s although twins, have distinctive with her three-point shot. Tess basketball team suffered some styles that set their game apart Coddington is expected to start key losses in the off-season but from one another. Tess is very at forward. Senior captain is optimistic as it heads into this strong at driving to the hoop Brandi Backus, who averaged year’s season. and with post moves, while 11 points and six rebounds per Experienced team members Meghan is more powerful with game last year, will be playing Amy Ratchuk, Lisa Valitutto her back to the basket and in forward. and Nicole Yoculan graduated the post,” Finn said. “Affeldt (5- Michelle Kelly was the last year. Valitutto and Ratchuk foot-3-inch guard) is a very ver- Saxons’ three-point specialist were first and third on AU’s all satile player who will see a sig- last year. She has the potential time career scoring list, respec- nificant amount of playing time, to be a major scoring threat this tively. while Knoll (6-foot center) dom- season. “Their offensive, defensive inates the post with her great Junior Allison Lass, one of and leadership skills will defi- sense for blocking shots and three captains, will be at center nitely be missed, but I am pulling down offensive boards.” this year. She stands at 6-foot-1- expecting many positive out- For those who will be looking inch and has a nice jump shot. comes from my returning play- to tell the difference between “What motivates me to con- ers,” commented head coach the Coddington twins, Meghan tinue playing is my continued Michele Finn. “They realize is number 44 and Tess is num- passion for the sport as well as what they need to do to be suc- ber 11. the friends I’ve made while cessful in the Empire 8 and they “Bradley (5-foot-11-inch for- playing and the sense of family have the talent and experience ward) demonstrates strong that is gained through partici- to make that happen. The play- defensive capabilities and a pation in a team,” said Lass. ers have worked hard since last dedicated work ethic that will “Plus, with the awesome out- PHOTO BY AMANDA BARTMAN season and are ready mentally help improve the overall perfor- look we have for this season, I Freshman Stacy Bradley hopes to make her presence felt this season. and physically to continue mance of out team,” said Finn. am excited and prepared to climbing the ladder to the top of The starting lineup is looking head into games starting [last] the Empire 8.” strong this year. Junior Melissa weekend.” Two-sport coaches go the Out with the old and in with Buck has been working hard in The Lady Saxons were 11-12 the new. As the saying goes, the off-season and is ready to last season and 6-8 in the extra mile for their teams AU has five new recruits on the utilize her offensive skills at Empire 8. team this year: Theresa “Tess” guard. “Our goal for the season is to BY BRYAN SICK The main problem that comes up and Meghan Coddington, who Joining Buck at guard will be be competing for the top spot in MANAGING EDITOR with coaching multiple sports is are not only sisters but twins, senior captain Elizabeth Smith. the Empire 8 once February the amount of time left for recruit- Kylene Knoll, Patti Affeldt and Last season Smith averaged rolls around, to have fun, and Coaching a college-level sports ing. Stacy Bradley. three points and six rebounds a hopefully everybody stays team has a huge amount of respon- “Finding time for recruiting in “Tess and Meghan (both 5- game. healthy,” said Finn. ❍ sibilities that go with it. general is hard so of course it is A coach has to coordinate prac- more difficult with two sports,” tices and work out schedules, said McLaughlin. “My graduate Saxons look forward to exciting season develop game strategies, teach assistants [Gershom Dick for soc- physical education classes, be a cer and Kristina Mamon for soft- BY ROBERT BAYNES SWIMMING & DIVING and see people smiling.” positive role model for his or her ball] help tremendously to cut SPORTS EDITOR Rosa commented on what athletes and go out on the road down on the impact.” feeling when I can tell that all motivated her as she moved recruiting prospective high school It isn’t as difficult for Finn The Alfred University women’s the hard work we’re doing in through the water. athletes to build for the future. because she is only a part-time swimming and diving team practice as a team is paying off. “I always have at least one Now double all of those respon- coach for golf but the golf program hosted Canisius College and One thing that keeps me going goal for each race: a certain sibilities. This is what head coach does suffer in its recruiting efforts. William Smith College in a meet in long races is seeing my team time I want to get, a certain of both women’s soccer and softball “In terms of recruiting for bas- Nov. 16. on the side of the pool cheering place I want to finish or both,” Jaime McLaughlin’s job descrip- ketball, golf doesn’t effect that,” Sara Thompson, a returning me on. It’s the best feeling in tion looks like. said Finn. “But I really don’t have junior All-American swimmer the world to look up after a race SEE SWIMMING, PAGE 10 The problem is, she is not the a lot of extra time to recruit for for AU explained what motivat- only coach with twice the job. golf, as is the same for Coach ed her in the water. Head women’s basketball coach Burton.” “My teammates, they are all Michele Finn is also the head golf The coaches of multiple sports great and we push each other coach in the fall. have been given less classroom really hard,” said Thompson. This raises the question of responsibilities, said Moretti. “Plus we are a very cohesive whether or not the gender of the Every coach is required to teach group and we have a very sport has anything to do with what three or four physical education focused goal which is to do the coaches are covering two teams. classes with the exception of very best that we can.” “There was never any intention McLaughlin, Brian Striker, Thompson showed that she to slight the female sports,” said because he coaches both men’s and was doing the best she could Athletic Director Jim Moretti. women’s swimming and diving, during the meet, as she took Finn agrees that there is no bias and football head coach Dave first place in the 200 breast- but is more skeptical of other Murray because he deals with well stroke. Division III schools. over 50 recruits each off-season. Junior Becca Coppola placed “I don’t feel at this school there The lessened outside responsi- first in the 1,000 freestyle and is any bias based on sex,” said bilities do alleviate some of the senior Carrie DeMay placed Finn. “But around the nation — stresses of having two coaching first in the 50 freestyle. especially at D-III schools — you’ll jobs. Freshman Rachel Saroka also probably find more coaches who “It’s not ideal but it certainly placed first in the 200 back- are coaching two women’s full time helps,” said McLaughlin. stroke. sports.” The ideal situation would be to The team fell to William McLaughlin realizes that there have a single coach for every inter- Smith 122-116 but defeated was no intent to put men’s teams collegiate sport at Alfred. Canisius 126-104. The team also above women’s. “I don’t know when it’s going to had the help from the winning “I don’t think [a gender bias] is happen,” said Moretti. “We’ll cer- diving skills of freshmen the case here,” said McLaughlin. tainly strive to make it happen. I Kathleen Wittich and Mandie “That’s just the way it worked out. just don’t know when.” Martin. It wasn’t planned.” For now, the coaches are trying Although it’s easy to say that There is one men’s coach that to cope with the increased respon- Coppola placed first in the 1,000 does have two responsibilities. sibilities while hoping for an freestyle, a lot of work went Greg Burton is both the offensive improved situation in the future. into her performance. coordinator of Alfred’s football “I do hope to see the situation “This is the most exciting sea- team and head coach of the spring change in the future,” said son we’ve had so far,” said golf team, however, nobody is a McLaughlin. “Until then, I am Coppola. “I guess I swim hard PHOTO BY JARED TETZ head coach of two men’s sports like going to do the best I can to give all because I love to win, and I love Freshman Mandie Martin looks to play a major role on the diving team this McLaughlin and Finn are for of my athletes the best collegiate swimming. It’s also a wonderful season. Against Canisius, she finished first in the 1-meter dive. women’s. athletic experience possible.” ❍