Record Breaker THE Author! Author! Marist admissions. Jim DeFelice's second at an all-time high.- \ novel due out in July. — page6\ CIRCLE -r page 3 VOLUME 42, NUMBER 7 Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. APRIL 8,1993 Spill sends six seniors scrambling to Super 8 Saturday A heavy gas smell still wafted a baseball bat. "It's a real mess." by MATT MARTIN from the house Monday, as four of The total cost for repairs and Features Editor the students met with Jim Raimo, reimbursements won't be known director of housing; Beth Ruppen- until the all the bills are collected, Marist's recent spell of flooding thal, North End, resident director; but in the meantime, the oil tank took a turn for the worse, when the and Steve Sansola, assistant dean will be replaced by a temporary one six residents of 75 North Road of students, inside the house to to last until graduation. discovered that their basement had decide what would happen next. "We're still waiting to see if in­ struck oil Saturday morning. - "If it had happened six weeks surance will cover the costs," said "Just after we received ah oil from now," said Raimo. "We Sansola. delivery around 10:30 a.m. on wouldn't have had a problem." "It's no one's fault," said Laura Saturday, we noticed a faint gas "These houses are scheduled to Cooney, a senior from Thiells, smell," said Deanna Sapala, a be taken down in a month or so for N.Y. "Hopefully, we'll be able to senior from Valley Stream, N.Y. the widening of Route 9," said move back in." "The smell kept getting worse and Marty Quick, a Marist carpenter. "We're coming back," said. worse, so we called security around "That's if they don't fall down Vitagliano. "As long as it's noon." first." ^ healthy." When .security arrived a few- "Most of the oil was soaked up The group will live at the Super minutes later, they discovered ap­ by the quick dry," said Joe Lofaro, 8 until Easter break, and hopeful­ proximately 200 gallons of home a Marist maintenance worker. ly move back in after the break in heating oil, covering the basement "The rest was soaked up by the cleaner conditions. floor under four inches of wood." "We've always imagined being petroleum. . "They'll have this smell till the here for senior week," said Sapala. "At first, I thought it was fun­ house," said Vitagliano. "So, we ray," said Vitagliano. end," said Quick, as he cleared ny," said Janine Vitagliano, a weren't happy with that outcome." In the meantime, the displaced away some of the rotted wood with Matt Martin, photography senior from Belle Mead, N.J. "But Looking for relief, Vitagliano •' students moved into their new this, certainly isn't the way I an­ and two of her housemates went to home, the Supei 8 in Hyde Park. ticipated ending my senior year." talk to President Dennis Murray, "We had piles of stuff, and peo­ An inch-long gap in a seam on then speaking to the incoming ple just jooked at us so weird," said the left end of the 275 gallon tank freshmen at an open house at the Vitagliano. had ruptured during the filling, McCann Center. "We were told to keep all our causing the spill to occur. "He was extremely helpful," receipts," said Sapala. "They of­ The group had to be evicted Vitagliano said. "He told us that fered to pay for everything from from their house because of the we could be wherever we wanted, our dry cleaning to our phone health risks involved, and were of­ and even informed us that we could bills." fered the basement of Sheahan, as call him at home if we needed "Theyhelped us pack, and gave well as the rest of the freshmen anything." .us $60 from housing's petty cash to dorms, or Canterbury, as accom­ "When we returned to; the help us get. started. A guy from modations as long as they split up, house, all the RD's were there, but' maintenance -,even_ brought.'- us^ they were told by housing officials. every thing-,changed; when they cookies, because he,knew we didn't "Our goal is to stay in this knew we talked to President Mur­ have any food," she said. * NYS Senate aims at arming security - Marist opposed Sen. Steve Saland, a Republican- Cromwell, Conn. Leary explained that the "validity ment which will give us backing by PATRICIA FARRELL Conservative from Poughkeepsie, A "police" mentality, according of numbers" was questioned at the whenever we need it," Leary said. Staff Writer . has recently made recommenda­ to Leary, is aggressive,, while col­ conference because Marist had "However, I don't know of such tions for making public and private lege security guards are typically almost 3 times the number of a thing as a completely safe cam­ Although a New York State college campuses safer. pro-active and work with a high burglaries as larger schools such as pus,", adding that,: "because we Senate panel has recommended Leary said that guns tend to visibility towards crime. Notre Dame; In 1991, Notre Dame haven't had any violent crimes it new proposals which would grant create a certain "mentality" among The Senate proposal, known as reported 11 burglaries while Marist doesn't mean it couldn't happen college security officers the authori­ officers, and whether one realizes The Security Information Act for reports indicated 28.. tomorrow." ty to carry weapons on campus, it or not, guns give someone the Institutions of Higher Education, Currently, Marist Security pro­ Joe Leary, the director of safety power to kill, which he does not will take 1 to 2 years before it goes and security at Marist, said he is Nationwide, there is less crime vides 2 outsideofficers and 1 super­ want on his campus. into effect - if at all. visor for each shift, as well as 2 opposed to the idea. "We have the type of people At the nationwide Seventh An­ on college campuses than in their "I do not believe officers should surrounding communities, Leary building guards and 4 dormatbry here that I like in this business," nual Conference on Campus guards, according to Leary. have guns; they are" not needed Leary said. "You can talk to one Crime, held on Feb.3-5, the Stu­ said. While Marist has been for­ here," said Leary. He added that of our people who are retired police In addition, a service is provid­ dent Right to Know and Campus tunate in not having violent crimes, ed by the security office which at larger institutions guns may be officers and they will tell you they Security Act, a federal law, was Leary maintains that students and necessary, but not at Marist. do not want to carry a gun." escorts individuals throughout discussed. Under this law, colleges members of the Marist communi­ campus. However, Leary said that "Your approach to a situation Students agree: "I think it's kind are mandated to publish statistics ty need to think "safety" and be when you're armed and when of dangerous, actually, because if on certain crimes including murder, the service is -rarely requested you're not armed is very dif­ they have a weapon they (security rape, robbery, aggravated assault, reminded that crimes can happen. becuase either the Marist com­ ferent," said Leary. officers) would tend to use them," burglary and motor vehicle theft. "I belive Marist is relatively safe , munity is unaware of it altogether, The Senate Majority Task Force said Greg Cannito, a 20-year-old Adding to the question of arm­ and a whole lot lucky. We are or would rather not ask to be on Campus Security, chaired by political science major from ing security officers at Marist, blessed with a good police depart­ escorted. New program may alleviate financial woes but could reach 100,000 by 1997. Recently, government, students with the Perkins loan McCormick said. "It's a great idea, but the by DOM1NICK E. FONTANA the projected loans for each eligible student don't have to pay anything while in school. loaning plan must be developed more." Senior Editor was about $15,000, decreasing $10,000 since Payments start six months after the student Marist cancelled its community service January, due to budget cuts. graduates from college, having about 10 reimbursement plan due to cutbacks two College students and college-bound seniors Some of the community service tasks years to finish paying. years ago. Harry Wood, the vice president may find they could be eligible for a loan would be tutoring younger students, work­ Students may join the military, the Peace for admissions and enrollment planning, said payment plan, thanks to President Clinton's ing in public clinics, serving on police forces, Corps, or teach in schools with disadvantag­ he hopes the national-service proposal education proposals. maintaining and cleaning. neighborhoods, ed students, according to Stacey. follows through because it makes sense. Last month at Rutgers University, the and working with senior citizens. College- He also said President Clinton should "ex­ "I think it (the national-service) is consis­ president said he wanted to spend $7.4 billion bound students could perform these services pand" on the current financial aid program tent with Marist's philosophy of serving the to finance a national-service plan over the before, during and after they attend college. which came into effect last summer — it community," Wood said. "It's certainly up next four years, calling for students to per­ David Stacey, the College of Mount Saint would help instead of creating more paper­ to par with the college's goals and objec­ form community service in exchange for ear­ Mary's financialaid director ,said the com­ work and problems with an entirely new tives." ning credit to pay for college or job training. munity service reimbursement plan is nothing proposal. Wood added that anything the federal Local MidrHudson colleges were in­ new to the institution. "I think there should be more (money) in government has done to help students pay terested to find the federal government was "We already have this type of program in the Perkins Loan program because it would their tuition costs is good, but the federal willing to help young adults pay for their place and it seems to work very well," Stacey save the (federal government) money, and it programs haven't kept up with the costs of loans, and give students good work said. "It's now called the Perkins Loan, but would be easier to run," Stacey said. higher education. experience. it's on a smaller scale." Christine McCormick, the Marist College Authorities in financial aid also unders­ President Clinton's program will serve on­ The Perkins loan is a direct loan ad­ financial aid director, said according to the tand that President Clinton's plan is only a ly a small number of the average five million ministered by many colleges where the proposal, a student could receive as low as proposal, and has not been issued or approv­ students who receive college financial aid amount varies according to the need of the 20 percent "forgiveness" on an annual loan, ed in Congress. each year. student. The loan has the lowest interest rate up to 60 percent, through a voucher or credit Dan Sistarenik, the financial aid ad­ According to local financial aid a student can receive — 5 percent. system. But she said the proposal has rough ministrator of the State University of New authorities, the national program will pro­ Each college gets a certain amount of edges to be smoothed out. York at New Paltz, said students who want bably start out to fund for approximately money based on need. Under the federal "The student wouldn't have the greatest to participate in this program should contact 20,000 service positions beginning in 1994, payine job, but it would oav for the loan," their congressman about the proposal. THE CIRCLE, APRIL 8,1993 THE CIRCLE; APRIL 8,1993 > TurtlesidelWer corny fun in third installment Mversity can fight intolerance their past who have come back to destroy,, to feudal Japan in the year 1603 with their (Elias Koteas, "Lodk-Who's'Talkihg Too," cepting of differences," Myers ''Homosexuality is something "I take care of issues of the homosexuality) that would not be /n JENNIFER GIANPALONE them. It's safe to say that this is somewhat and the original'. 'Turtles") for a small part. 6y CAROLINE JONAH; said.. "Most of our-student-popula-' that is. not discussed in society," soul," he said. a bad idea, but it's too.narrow a friend April O'Neil (Paige Turco) using a more involved than the first two movies, / Don't laugh. Yes, I did spend part of my magic scepter.that she bought at a flea He is in about as many scenes'-as Splinter, •.•^;^.V' Staff-^/riter.:.' ^ tion has been brought tip'in the Myers said. "Marist is a reflection Brother Joseph Belanger "at­ solution. The broader solution is when the only person the turtles fought was and the most we see him do is try to teach Catholic tradition and this has of society." tributes intolerance to lack of a global education to put people in Saturday afternoon watching "Teenage Mu­ market. Once in Japan, the turtles have to Shredder, who wanted to take over-the In response to such recent topics tant Ninja Turtles HI." Hey, I.didn't have save April from being executed as a witch hockey to four' Japanese soldiers. It's not never entered into .their cori-. '' Finally, Myers said peer pressure "global" teaching method. contact." world. Sometimes the simpler the plot, the very important, but it's good for a laugh for as gays in the military arid condoriis sciousness. The question is how do was also a-factor in fighting in­ " "Intolerance is a real lack of Another reason for intolerance, to pay for it. I wasn't in the mood for the better. on campus, some members of the new releases like "The Crush" or "Jack the both adults and kids. we-.'• enter this into their con­ tolerance at Marist College. global perspective," he said. Brother Belanger said, was Marist College faculty agree that sciousness?" "Everybody wants to belong and "Marisr College is not a global economics and the competition Bear." Sometimes you just want to see intolerance is still a problem for something pointless and stupid which doesn't Of course Splinter is here, and as the Corey Feldman ("The Lost Boys," they don't want to be seen as the campus. The curriculum is' not businesses face from abroad. require a lot of thinking. I certainly got what The Reel turtles mentor, adds wisdom to the film "License to Drive" is back as the voice of Marist.' other," she said. "When you're the global." ^ . "You need change and a I was looking for in this movie. Story (what little there is). Some of this must be Donatello after being banned by New Line "Our student .body in not other, you have less status, less Brother' jjelanger said college broadening idea base," Brother rubbing off on the turtles because Raphael Cinema from "Turtles II" beause of drug tolerant enough at this poinC' said You want condoms rights." students, especially those in the Belanger said: "You need variety Stuart Gillard directs Leonardo, warns a child about the dangers of violence. use. I think New Line was looking for a big Joanne Myers, professor of on campus?, OK, Jbut only Myers said one example of peer Northeast and language students, and to get new people for better Michaelangelo, Donatello and Raphael in Underneath it all, there is a message. I guess name for the voice of/one of their screen political science. with mandatory AIDs pressure is labeling. are morejtolerant, but intolerance thinking and more progress." this second sequel, where the plot is a little Jennifer the turtles are growing up. heroes and decided to give Feldman another Myers ..contributes this in­ . "At Marist, to be a feminist is still exists. •>• - He also said the key to curing in­ stronger than the ones of the first two Giandalone chance. Who knows who we will hear if there tolerance to several different education." to be a lesbian," she said. "There, is some intolerance," tolerance and other problems was movies. In a movie like this, however, too But, the stupidity is still there. The turtles is another sequel. . • factors. i- Bro. Joseph Belanger Father Luke McCann, the col­ Brother Belanger said. "Human education. much or too complicated of a storyline are full of wise cracks and give plenty of "We don't deal with sexuality lege chaplain, disagrees with asser­ nature doesn't like anything "You want condoms on cam­ causes the audience to lose interest. When "wet willys.',' There are also a good deal of So, this review is for anyone who saw the very well at all," she said. "Wcare tions that there is a large degree of different—whether it's gay or pus?" Brother Belanger Said. the turtles are off the screen, the film slows and help rebel villagers defeat the evil Lord references' -to other' movies:- "Wayne's original movie and anyone who knows young still,very .steeped in the Catholic i At Vassar College there is both intolerance on campus. black." "Okay, but only with mandatory down quite a bit. I found myself, along with Norinaga, who is being supplied guns from World," "Backdraft," and ^The iAddams -children who like the turtles. If you liked the tradition.'' ., ,.;•;'.' , a Women Studies Program and an "I don't think there's a A core requiring global studies AIDS education." every kid in the theater, waiting for the fight English pirates. Family," just to name a few. Oh, yes, and first film,yo u will probably like this one. The Myers said before you could of­ intercultural Center. At City (tolerance) problem here on cam­ would decrease intolerance because Brother Belanger said he scenes to begin. Gillard tried to make the film anyone who has seen any of these turtle best parts are the fight scenes and you don't fer a course in homosexuality and University there is a center for Gay pus," he said. of the "infusion of new ideas" and disagrees with Dennis J. Murray, more mature, and in the process, hurt it in movies can't forget the silly dances and have to pay any attention to the plot. attempt to curb intolerance, you and Lesbian Studies, Myers said. Father McCann also said the in­ diversity , Brother Belanger said. Marist College President, who the long run. Will kids understand this? Probably not. They also won't understand that the obsession with pizza. "Turtles III" may make you laugh even have toask who the school is "ser-. ,- According to Myers, society is troduction of homosexual and les­ "The more diversity you have, Belanger says thinks condoms on Japanese think the turtles are demons from though most of the humor is really corny. ving" and who would.take it. also, a factor contributing to in­ bian specific classes were "out of the greater potential for progress," campus would hurt the school's im- This time around, the turtles travel back Finally, Gillard threw in Casey Jones tolerance and homophobia. "Catholic tradition is not all ac­ . my sphere." he said. "If you want a course (on ...see TOLERANCE page 6 • Fans treated to Crowes bell-bottomsand bulb lights DeFelice's book a gripping tale Come May, Marist to open album, "The Southern Harmony rounded by the words "No Narcs" to a smoking climax with the band his frantic hippie, dancing and con: by DANA BUONICONTI (most likely in response to ah alter­ and Musical Companion." ... at full-tilt. /\;_- ;i'.• ;\ :"'.-• i stant energy, which encouraged the character-based techno-thriller cation with narcs at a recent "Hard To Handle" and "Twice fans to do a lot of dancing of their center to laid off workers .In front of the sold-out Underneath the magic of multi­ Crowes show), the Crowes played As Hard,-' from "Moneymaker," own. --.•-- -"-. •••_ -... colored bulb lights, those in atten­ Poughkeepsie crowd, the Crowes nearly all the songs from get emotionally attached to. DeFelice said. ; seemed to have a renewed freshness by PETER DONALDSON ,.-••:. V by KRISTINA WELLS, - ':." -- dance at the Mid-Hudson Civic proved that raw rock and roll is "Southern Harmony,"; and a Marc Ford's stinging lead guitar DeFelice jokes about how his DeFelice's first book, "Coyote. r Center last Thursday were whisk­ definitely alive and well, and wear^ handful from their debut, "Shake •to them, as did the last song before complemented Rich - Robinson's ;- Staff Writer copy editor, in reading an episode Bird", was released last year and •y<-\ ",--',. v.---,;' ' .Staff Writer "".--•; • •-.",,. the encore, "Stare It Cold," which siiper-loud rhythm playing very in addition to receiving rave ed away to a time and place called ing bell-bottoms. Fashion aside, Your Moneymaker." where one character puts out a Marist-is working toward establishing new programs that will help the '70s. however, their spicy Southern style broke down into a great .version of well, bassist Johnny Colt and Ex-CIA agent Michael O'Con- cigarette on top of a bureau, wrote reviews from the New York Times - One of the most exhilarating Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds." displaced workers frorn the Hudson Valley area find new career, plans made for.a killer concert. (drummer Steve Gorman provided nell was kicked out of the agency hirh this long note about why that Spies and Thrillers section, an ex­ ; "We are the Black Crowes," moments of the night was the or enhance their existing degrees. an. air-tight foundation, .and Ed for helping Pakistan build three character would never do that. cerpt from the book was printed in : shouted singer and whirling dervish • With a background of changing The pairing of ''Hotel Illness" Marist:will dpen a retraining center for laid off professionals at the rather lengthy version of "Thorn and "My MorhingSorig;" along Hawrysch tickled the ivories. Gor­ nuclear bombers that were virtual­ "At that point, it's kind of wild the Fall '92 edition of Marist's Chris Robinson, as his band tore tapestries that included a large In My Pride," which was preced­ man, in particular,.was extremely ly invisible to radar. Alumni News. Kshkill Extension Center in the Dutchess Mall. Classes will begin in May-.: photograph of Leon Russell, as ed by a blues jam that started off with an encore of "Jealous Again" because you've created something • Marc vanderHeyden,. vice president of Academic Affairs, said the into the opening chords of "No and "Remedy," which Robinson impressive, and wore a lovely suit. Now, the CIA needs his help to that, to someone else, is like a real Following in the genre of the Speak No Slave," off their latest well as a huge green pot leaf sur­ very mellow, but gradually built up find the bombers and prevent a techno-thriller, "Coyote Bird" center is a necessity because of the loss of jobs at. IBM, Osram, General introduced as "a song called 'On AS a friend keeps telling me, the person," he said. For Defelice, the Motors and other, cornpanies in the Mid-Hudson region. The Good Ship Lollipop'," were nuclear war between India and process of writing a book is one takes place in the near future and Black Crowes are destined- to Pakistan. • involves aerial dogfights between "We intend to provide training options that will help people to take the high-points of the show. become the biggest band in the long and involved, discovery advantage of. new career opportunities," he said. This gripping adventure is the process. Japanese and American Getting it right this time Robinson wasn't- much on world. If they continue playing and scenario of Jim DeFelice's new superplanes. . -The center, part of the college's School of Adult Education, .will offer The Nicest Moment: Gene speaking to the crowd, except for performing like they did last week, techno-thriller, "War Breaker", a series of non-credit certificate programs beginning in May and conti­ Susan Sarandon and Tim Rob- the- usual "thank you very very The.book, now available in soft- nuing through August. by KRAIG PeMATTEIS Hackman dedicating his Oscar to bins, with their Haitians speech not epitomizing the true spirit of rock which is due out in hardcover this whole book is cover, can be found in most book much," but he made up for it with and roll, he may be right. July. The courses are in sales, consulting, microcomputer cornpetency, real his Uncle Oren. Who? I do not 10 minutes into the program, plus his way of redeeming stores. .. ' estate sales (the New York.State qulaifying course), starting your own .Well, I am a happy camper this the other two above make me sick DeFelice, an adjunct professor DeFelice realizes that many week; no needtosay why. I will not. know, but it was nice. ; of communication arts, said the . himself fOK past sinsilt 's '•business,, andaseries.-of. seminars on how to.manage the transition Most Touching Moment: Clint with their political views that have writers never get this far and admits : rubit in, but >I would like to say ^ main tHirig."thatrinspired:him;;to; about responsibility. ":u that the feeling of .having his first, process. A .;-.-,„;.,'/..':.*'..''.- :// -'" .'.'.-'.* "'.'". ' .'.-'"''•'''••'• •'-.'<• '—''• that' Hollywood finally paid respect Eastwood brought his mom to the to ruin a gobd'time: The Academy write his second book was the in­ :-'•• Eleanor Charwati" director of Adult Education", said these'courses will . awards and, dedicated his Best is for awards, riot a soapbox for Jim DeFelice, book published is sweet. where respect was due. Clint trigue of its characters -r especial­ "Walking into a bookstore and , help professionals to find new options forVcareer.. Eastwood made 32 movies, acting Director Oscar to her. , "These courses are geared toward exploring new career options for ; these people to stand on. Dp not ly the book's main character, author • seeing cardboard displays of your and directing, but never won an KIRK & LOUGHRAN Michael O'Connell. books is like cool," he said. displaced workers," she said. "The idea is to give these professionals Oscar. He has finally become a King and Queen of Hair Don't: waste my time, nor anyone else's He thinks about ideas, focussing new skills, toward different career options." Tom Hanks and Andie Mac- for that matter. We do riot need "The whole book is his way of As one might expect, DeFelice respected icon in American culture. redeeming himself for past sins, on certain characters. He thinks ' Charwat said these courses are-for people who already have either a Dowell. What was she thinking? your sickeriing babble. about it, formulates it, lets it per­ likes the work of author Tom Clan­ Out of the 23 categories, 13 of This is the 90's, honey, the 20's are Attorneys at Law and that's what got me into the cy (Hunt For Red October, Patriot two-year or four-year degree but want to try something new. , them I predicted. If you do not gone. book," DeFelice said. "It's about colate and then conies up with a Games) even though he does not "There are a number of IBM engineers who are interested in the count the documentaries, live ac­ responsibility." scenario. get ideas from him, because Clan­ paralegal and Certified Public Accountant programs. These are courses tion short, and animated film Well, on that lovelynote, let me All this creative imagination is . for-professionals who want.to learn something new, but don't need credif The Actor to Come Dressed as remind everyone that the Academy Although his book contains a lot cy does ''sea stuff." categories, which I picked as they His Character Award: Robert of technical terms dealing with just the first step in a year-long Apparently, this writer of air- toward a degree," she said. announced each nomination, that Downey Jr. Talk about method ac­ of Arts and Sciences is not and will Criminal Law super-airplanes and computers, process. combat doesn't mind "sea stuff" In the future, the college will consider offering graduate certificate pro­ drops down to 13 out of 19. Not ting, this guy must have gotten a never be an exact account of who : DeFelice said his stories are If the proposed scenario is ac­ ' because his favorite author is Her­ grams in such areas as teaching and instructional media. bad for an amateur, if I may say. little too involved. is the best inHollywood since most -V.-.V' \: Civil Uiw primarily character-based. cepted, he arranges a chapter to man Melville. » Course offerings being-planned for the fall include new certificate pro­ Now, the two problems I had of the members do not even bother "People are the real attrac­ chapter outline and then starts grams for computer programming in C + + computer language, and com­ writing. DeFelice remembered reading with Oscar about which none of Greatest Feeling Moment: Tied- filling out the ballots. Tread once Vehicle and Traffic tions," he said. "Moby Dick" and said he loved it. puter networking. you will probably care. Maybe Al Pacino and Clint Eastwood win­ "You have to try it out first to some of you heard a lone, painful that the late Henry Fonda gave his He takes pride in the fact that his "Boats are cool, and the whale's In addition to the Retraining Program, Marist recently announced its ning, and their speeches afterward. wife the ballot to fill out, who in characters are "full-blooded, real, make sure that, six months down kinda neat," he said. cry of agony that night,,but "The the road, you've got an ending," intentions to open a Center for Graduate and Professional Education Last of the Mohicans" should not turn let James Garner's wife do it. 90 Market Street actual people" that the reader can Although his main goal is to con­ in. Goshen, N.Y. of won ANYTHING, no matter Most Annoying Presenter: sorry tinue writing books, Defelice en­ how minor the award is. Best girls, Richard Gere and his China So if your favorite actor or ac­ Poughkeepsie . joys teaching journalism and is still The center will offer graduate courses leading to master's degrees in Sound?! Of what, guns being tirade. I wonder if Cindy Crawford tress did not win, there is always active in the field. .public administration, business administration, computer science with fired? Wow, how did they ever do has to put up with that everyday. 914-471-181$ a concentration in information systems, and upper-level graduate courses next year. And if they did win, then Aside from his journalism leading toward, a bachelor's degree. that? They are surely amazing! Most Annoying Winner: the lady they deserved it. It was a tough Available 24-Hours classes at Marist, he was executive And what is with the Academy who won the Best Documentary contest this year with some strong editor for Taconic Newspapers for ~ Dennis Murray; Marist College president, said this decision to open awarding simple art designs for. Feature award with her Panama contenders, but as long as Clint three years and currently writes a an extension in Orange County reflects the institution's commitment to' Best Art Direction. I picked "Bram speech nobody cared about. . won, I'm satisfied. political column for them. the people of the Hudson Valley and the new businesses in the area. Stoker's Dracula." "Toys" even had a better chance; at least it was different and creative. But "Howards End?" It's a room! ^ATTENTION* FREEDOM OF CHOICE! Jour (Presence is Requested at the SGA revamps They drew it, they built it, enough said! The Financial Aid Office is currently accepting applications for several Woodstock Kingston Champagnat Privately Sponsored Scholarships offered through the College. These constitution Billy Crystal once again provid­ 35 Mill Hill Rd. 328 Wall St scholarships may be awarded on the basis of academic performance, (914) 679-2251 ^CATSKILB (914) 331-7780 ed laughs for the audience in his financial need, majorfieldof study and location of permanent residence, by TOM BECKER monologue and song parody, or a combination of these items. A list of the scholarships offered and ART& An event designed to assist students in Staff Writer especially the jokes involving "The their eligibility requirements is provided in the Marist College Under­ Carnival Crying Game" and Jack Palance. graduate catalog, and is available in' the Financial Aid Office. All OFFICE exploring Gnlcages Between majors, In a session last Thursday, However, Crystal was not as great students returning for the 1993-94 academic year are eligible to apply. minors, and careers. various members, headed by Stu­ as in previous years. Though SUPPLY, dent Body President Nella Licari, nothing can top last year's perfor­ To be considered for these scholarships students must submit the LTO discussed grammatical errors and mance, he is still a great comedian following to the Financial Aid Office (Donnelly 200) by May 14,1993. Poughkeepsie Monday, April 19, 1993 title changes within the SGA and host. 807 Main St constitution. The group discussed the option Well, enough with the overview, 1. A completed APPLICATION FOR PRIVATELY SPONSORED (914)452-1250 from 4:30 - 6:30p.m. let me get on with my own awards. SCHOLARSHIPS for each scholarship you are interested in; Campus Center - Qadery Lounge of changing the titles of the ap­ CHOOSE: THE BEST SELECTION! pointed vice-presidencies to The nominees are: Coca-Cola, 2. A letter from you, addressed to the COMMITTEE FOR PRIVATELY secretary positions. Doritos, and Charlie Perfume. The SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS, outlining why you feel you should be CHOOSE: 20% STUDENT DISCOUNTS ON ART SUPPLIES* The result: vice-president would look better on a resume than the ti­ envelope please: A close one, but considered for the particular scholarship in question. (Note: A separate CHOOSE: OUR HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF Marist alumni and faculty zM Be Doritos wins as the Most Annoy­ letter is required for each scholarship you are interested in); and tle secretary. ing Commercial of the evening. CHOOSE: ONE OF OUR MANY GRAND OPENING SPECIALS! available for informal advisement The Executive Vice-President 3. A completed SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION was instead changed to Vice- NOW OPEN IN POUGHKEEPSIE! conversations. President of the student body. Two words to Liza Minelli: Lip FORM (for each scholarship) to ensure full consideration from the scholarship committee. The motion to change the office Synch. "Putting on the Hits" had 807 MAIN ST. 452-1250 to an elected position was defeated better contestants. A word of ad­ under the notion that the president vice: pay attention to the song and APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION FORMS ARE (NearVassar) Stop By on your way to alnnerl AVAILABLE IN THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE. * Except sale items April 16 would know who best could serve not to the audience next time. their policies. THE CIRCLE, APRIL 8,1993 THE CIRCLE, VIEWPOINT APRIL 8,1993 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Understand abortion Salvayon's home is in Queens THISSPACE Editor:. Just a short note to correct a few 3. This error is where I have my Where is home then? Home is in Editor: it is an ancient tactic ol human con- errors which appeared in the last biggest beef. For the record, I'd America's real melting pot — This is in i espouse to a letter tiol and should not be practiced in issue of The Circle. Specifically in like to make it perfectly clear I am historic Jackson Heights, N.Y.— S J. Richard, editor published in the April l edition ol this age of information. Can the not from Poughkeepsie. I am what the most ethnically diverse the article entitled, "SGA in Disar­ neighborhood in New York City, Ted Holmlund, sports editor , 1 ho Circle. Mr. Joseph Valley ex­ knowledge of abortion be a sin in ray Again." is called a non-traditional com­ pressed his displeasme with the muter. That is to say,-1 live off < and thus the country. Matt Martin, photography editor itself? I think nut. Mo.st ol us know I will not address all of the false I invite anyone who has never FOR RENT Clinton administration's iever sal of something about it, yet I do not see statements and insinuations con­ campus in Poughkeepsie on my polic> regarding t hi-governmental tained in the article regarding the own. been to come and experience the Dominlck Fontana, senior editor Joanne Alfarone, business manager punishment on as Godly a scale as cultures Jackson Heights has to distribution of ahoitiou informa­ sou would suggest. Spring 1993 SGA Elections. Should This choice was was not made by Jason Capellaro, business manager Erik Hanson, distribution manager tion at idiuilv planning dinii.->. me, but by our founding Marist offer. you seek to clarify and/or correct That's pretty much it from me. Andrew Holmlund, editorial page editor Anastasia B. Custer, senior editor Mi. Valley, the pni-hfe A\<\\I- lnsuad. may I suggest an alter these statements, both myself and Brothers who choose this city to Dana Buonlconti, columns editor Kirell A. Lakhman, associate editor Inquire within nn-nt is very strong and one-sided native to your damnation of our the official reports on the matters settle in. I do not identify myself As you can see, the errors were no Jennifer Ponzini, advertising manager Amy Crosby, senior editor milivd One's initial obligation to beloved president'.' I surest, it mo- are available to you. with Poughkeepsie in any way, big whoop, and this letter is no big life is vuui stance and Clinton is shape, or form other than to say I whoop. I just wanted to get these God is one of the noblest pui suits To thepoint: the three errors I things straight. Think how you Dennis Gildea,/acufty adviser anyone can engage in, and is one your bce/Jcbub, >ou use Satan's am most concerned with are as go to school here. own in for mat inn against him. No offense to any Poughkeepsie would feel if suddenly everyone of the more overall fulfilling follows. thought you were a Poughkeepsie activities. T. The correct spelling of my last natives, but any town I can't get a Instead of a'tcmplim- to damn cab on a corner, a subway up the native. A> you so Jcurrv pointed out, name is Salvayon. Joseph A. Salvayon Mr. Clinton appears to bo of a \ cry etcrwme with luuuiainc. bless us 2.1 am a double major in Com­ block, Tandori chicken, Mon- with some knowledge of aboi Hon: dongo, a good calzone, or decent The Commish and line Catholic upbiiiu-iiv'. He clear­ munication Arts-Public Address Jackson Heights native Wonder ly has luvcrvniv toward the the fans involved, not hlmdin<> ig­ and Rhetorical Theory and pastrami is not a place I want to Almighty, and instead of weaken­ norance Convince us that .ihoition Political Science. calf home. ing his- position wifli fiiiil hy allow- is not an option, as the other side So what's up? iiil' people tii be inlonned ahoul ma\ oi may not lr> to convince us abortion, I tu'lievc he strengthen­ that it is. ed it. Very funny As the political columnist for a small col­ During a party, after Melanie has just dropped the Verner Amendment line,-the To disallow someone the option C hris Sleriniilo, I rr,liin::!i Major Market set for April 19 Maybe because Spring is the time for change, maybe because for one reason or another lege newspaper, one never finds an oppor­ .•>f abortion iluough ignoiance of Editor: tunity to contact federal departments in camera pans over the crowd and stops on a One's sense of humor was sore­ alums have been drifting through in the past few weeks, or maybe with Clinton in the Washington, D.C.; however, this columnist group of three men discussing politics. White House and Yeltsin hanging on in the Kremlin, they've got nothing better to One of them says to the other,' 'We could ly tested upon reading about the Editor: explore fully before they commit speculate about, but the question of the moment seems to be: did out of curiosity. £leath of the editor of The Circle in Through the combined efforts of themselves to a specific major. My curiosity was definitely satisfied. I am get out of this mess.if the U.N. would just So what's up with D.J.? adopt the Verner Amendment to Resolution Alumni to help seniors the April 1, 1993 issue. Not cat­ the center for Career Development, The "Major Market" is plann­ There's been a substantial amount of talk recently about the future of Marist Col­ completely convinced the federal ching on and reading further, one mentors, faculty advisors and the ed so that students on the meal plan bureaucracy is composed of a significant 113." Editor: mail or drop off your check to the was even more dismayed to read of office of Student Academic Af­ will stop by on their way to and lege. Intertwined with all this chat comes questions about President Dennis J. Murray Jr. number of idiots who are skilled in the art The wild and wacky U.S. government Alumni who were around when he was relatively new to the job realize how much The class of 1993 is no doubt Alumni Affairs Office in Adrian her "involvement" in the Feb. 26 fairs, a special event for freshmen from dinner. Of course, we hope of making you "hold the telephone line" un­ So there you have it, that is our govern­ concerned about that first job/But, Hall (across from Donnelly.) bombing of the World Trade and sophomores is being planned that sophomores who are not on Murray has accomplished and is accomplishing. Murray equals Marist, they say, and til they connect you to the right person who ment at is most absurd. You probably would that leads to a case of the 'what ifs' — especially, what if he leaves.- there is hope and a lot of help out Upon graduation, the class of Center. for Mon., April 19, from 4:30 - the meal plan will stop by, too, as has the information you require. not own a television if you lived in D.C. Wat­ there if we simply keep our eyes 1993 should consider continued in­ 6:30 p.m. in the gallery lounge of we think the information available But he's given the Marist community no indications he's ready to bolt. Perhaps it's ching the federal government in action is all Only then did the light come on time some of our former best and brightest should look around and take a realistic look Over the course of the week, I decided I open. The mid-Hudson chapter of volvement with Marist by becom­ and we realized it was a joke — the Campus Center. will be well worth their time. would contact approximately five the fun you need. the Marist College Alumni ing active in their chapter of the at the situation. Makes you wonder when certain politi­ some joke. Maybe five years from The name of this event is the We look forward to seeing all Marist is about to become Construction Land—where the hard hats roam and gray Washington agencies to seek out some infor­ Association and senior class Alumni Association. Membership now it might be funny. But the "Major Market,'' and the theme is: freshmen and sophomores on April mation for a personal project of great cians say they will streamline government representatives are planning an allows for the continuation of rela­ What can I do with a major in ...? squirrels frolic among heavy equipment, where never is heard a delayed opening word operations and cut back bureaucracy. You bombing was so recent and the 19. magnitude. event that can help us in our job tionships formed at Marist, television pictures of the frighten­ Faculty and alumni professionals Ellen Brickwedde and the Hudson reeks of environmental degradation all day. do realize that to cut back excess government search: Alumni are willing to share Tune your ears into some of these talks concerning Marist's future and one can hear I, soon found myself calling a number of broadens networking opportunities ed employees/victims, still so vivid, from various fields will be available Rosemary Molloy long-winded and bureaucratic-sounding in Washington they have to hire about 100 career advice and provide us with and provides a connection with that one fails to see any humor in .for one-to-one conversations with Dr: Evan Rivers some astonishing predictions. Washington agencies, in hopes of finding a. possible networking opportunities. Murray came to Marist College 14 years ago, backin 1979 when the word college new employees to study the problem and your alma mater. it at all. students. We hope that this event Br. Joe Sacino study and some information for a project. then create an agency for the end of govern- This event, a buffetbrunch, will ^Several .Marist.- College alumni will encourage freshmen and Deidre Sepp wasn'l; an integral part of most of our vocabularies, yet. . t ^. ,: ••-.,s u- - . .' Before you could say "red tape;" in each If you have any questions regar­ Since*his arrival, he's accomplished quite a bit here at Harvard on the Hudson.- Quite 1 ' rhent excess to analyze the graphs and charts be on Sun., April 25, from noon ding the brunch, please call the of­ work in the World Trade Center sophomores to think broadly and of the five organizations I contacted I was and propose cuts. . to 3 p.m. at the River Station and we learned of the narrow a few people are even willing to go out on a limb and say he's done an OK job, too. transferred at least three times and told to fice of Alumni Affairs at 575-3283. They point out that admissions have increased (so has tuition, but that's another story). restaurant, 25 Main St., I hope to see many of my escape of one of them. We think hold for so long I could have gone to the Poughkeepsie. The cost is $12.95 " perhaps that he wouldn't think the In fact, there is a more nationwide push for admissions now as Marist reaches out bathroom, brushed my teeth and balanced classmates there. I know this will across the country for different students. per person and reservations are re­ be a great way to meet influential story too funny either. Thank you my checkbook and still had time to shower quired. (Space is limited.) ••••'.'• Overall, the academic programs here have improved and don't forget the new buildings. and shave. alumni who are willing to help us Several years ago (April 1,1988), The campus is in the midst of expansion with the new townhouses under construction There will be table in Donnelly in any way they can. Michael Zuccarello wrote a column Their generous giving of and the new dorm slowly preparing to slink its way off the architect's drawings. The most appealing part of the process is and Dyson Halls on Fri., April 16, for The Poughkeepsie Journal. The Editor: dealing with the public affairs people who *4v.* Words" Janine Vitagliano themselves, has been an inspiration On paper, it looks like Murray has almost finished building a college. %'-:-;. From A from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make headline that day read: "Sloof Lir- to us and demonstrated that they want to transfer you to a statistics depart­ VJ reservations. If you are not going Intern for Alumni Affairs Peace, love, joy to all. So what now, Mr. Construction? ment who, in turn, want to transfer you to |£ Political pa makes a fool of experts. It went know the true meaning of Gospel to be on campus that day, you may on to say that a basketball player Some of the illustrious alums think he's going to be leaving us in the next few years the commissioner for no-nothingness and the Ward This letter is overdue but sent in living by their actions. to run for a political office or perhaps an appointed position is government. chairman of stupidity and the counselor for by the name of Sloof Lirpa was be­ ing recruited by Marist College. gratitude to all the Marist students Several Marist graduates expressed this opinion while visiting during Open House this turning people away. . who so generously reached out to These students are an asset to past weekend. And God is the only one who could ever He was supposedly bigger and Marist College, their parents and While Murray was in McCann addressing would-be freshmen and their parents with better than Rik Smits. It took some help the poor and needy of the Dut­ teachers. The training they are ac­ get through to Washington on a Monday or Positions open chess County area. words'about Marist's future, some former students were wandering about the campus a Friday. I never dreamed you could hold of­ people quite a while to realize that tively demonstrating by their giv­ wondering about his future. Editor: ly responsible for insuring that -Sloof Lirpa is April fools ing spirit is a sure sign that they are fice hours like they do in Washington. It Then, of course, you need to hire statisti­ He's done all he said he'd do, they said. .;.-•• must be great to go into work about 10 a.m. I am writing this letter to inform parliamentary rules are followed in backwards. This is funny. The Holy Trinity Roman on their way to becoming great He's finished here, they said. cians to figure out the most opportune mo­ the Marist College student body of the Executive Board and Senate We offer this example to Catholic Church in Poughkeepsie citizens of God.and country. have a coffee break about 10:30 a.m. have ment when the sun arid moon are aligned and What's left for him to do, they asked. lunch at 12'noon until 1:30 p.m. and then two positions that are currently meetings. demonstrate that we do, indeed, has a parish- caring ministry. One What, indeed? the Red Sea parts and hell freezes over to lure available in student government. have a sense of humor. But not at of the many social outreach to the leave the office around 4 p.m. or fire those excess government workers; Applications are available in the We, at Holy Trinity, in the name Aside from the day-to-day job of sitting in his big office high atop Greystone Palace, The two positions are vice- Student Government Office bet­ the expense of a deadly, serious and Dutchess County community is the of our administrator, Father Nobody works like they do in food drives for the poor and needy. there are a few things left for the" captain of this ship. (Hint, hint, the students would Washington. I have found my dream job. A president for "academics and ween 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are due expensive tragedy. Joseph La • Morte, express our like to have a library to replace that bookcloset attached to Fontaine Hall.) • By the time several years goes by and peo­ parliamentarian. by April 15, 1993, at 4 p.m. Valerie Hall'86 gratitude and admiration to all who job where you never have to listen to a nas­ ple forget a prominent politicians promise to But mere construction is not the only item on the agenda in Marist's future. ty telephone conversation, you can transfer The vice-president for academics Claire Horton The students of Marist College, help us in our parish caring Marist is on the verge of breaking into the big time. While the economy of this area reduce government waste, he has already is responsible for chairing the Stu­ If there are any questions, please Theola Patterson under the leadership of Ellen ministry. calls you should dealwith to departments managed to bloat the bureaucracy more. feel free to contact me at x2206. dwindles because of IBM's woes, Marist has the unique possiblity of remaining and grow­ that do not have the right information and dent Academic Council meetings Marion Terralavoro Brickwedde have been very active ing into a positiion of economic stability in the community. and is also the student represen­ Thank you. Robin Will in helping our project. They have you work about four hours a day. What Nothing like American government and Sr. Rosaire, It's too soon to be talking of his- "imminent" departure. The play's only half over, more could one hope for in a career? politics to make you a positive and cheerful tative on the Academic Advisory Jo-Ann Wohlfahrt given their time, contributed food folks. Kent Rinehart goods and money. O.S.F. Director In the end, I never did really find the in­ soul. No cynicism here, just plain idealism Committee. Student Body President-Elect Advancement Office, Adrian Hall Sure, in terms of physical expansion, this campus is almost complete. for me. The parliamentarian is primari­ But there's still so much left to do. This school is on the rise and don't think for one formation I needed. No one in each of the second that our star would miss the climactic acts. statistical departments or in the public affairs Washington seems to be one big gaping He just loves curtain calls. departments seemed to know about any hole, a money pit that sucks down taxpayers studies done on any of the topics I mention­ money and spits back pages upon pages,of ed, nor did they know who I should call and Shuttle service is not much better either paperwork designed to make the average per­ for the next one, and, of course, it There were many times when the priority points, with 8 of them in realize that in a few years this pro­ when they would be there and what I should son on the street believe his tax dollars.are Editor: does hot arrive on campus until vans did not run. I realize that ask for and how I should ask. As a resident in the "get away activities. So why were we denied blem will be solved, but what about actually at work and getting him somewhere. 4:15, and therefore you are late. sometimes there was bad weather, the present? Ah, Washington — that great town where from it all" area, it seems to be a townhouse? The last van going back to Canter­ but we were never given notice that It was because Marist accepted I know I should probably have everyone wants to appear they know exact­ What we have now in Washington will not more like "being forced out of it bury is 12:20 a.m. during the week. the van that we were on was the last ly what they are talking about and if they do help you, they will wind up transferring you all." The residents in Canterbury to many sophomores, and of made the best of the situation, but Thumbs up It doesn't matter during mid­ van. course they are guaranteed hous­ I fail to see anything positive about not they will sure make the effort to make to "someone who would know that infor­ are being treated as if we were term or final examjweek when the you feel like they know what the hell they mation." second-class citizens. When I called security to find ing, so apparently, the juniors were getting away from it all. library is open until 2:00 in the out what the problem was, they thrown out into Canterbury. I Mary Ann McGovern are'talking about and why they are talking From the heat and hot water be­ morning or that all.the terminals in There was good news for the Marist community late Monday afternoon. about it. Maybe I just expected too much, I do have ing turned off without letting the acted like I had some gall to ask At 2:45 p.m. the state budget was adopted. a tendency to forget that wrangling informa­ Donnelly are full. them when the vans will be runn­ Politics in Hollywood tion out of Washington is similar to trying residents know, to having the ing again. There were many times Gov. Mario Cuomo's proposal to cut $30 million in TAP money was not in that budget. Over the weekend, I saw the new motion bathroom ceiling leak for weeks If it is "full at 12:15, then it leaves So now Marist can breath a sigh of semi-relief. to get blood out of stone. It will amuse you and you are then stuck on campus when the van cancelled for no ap­ picture, Born Yesterday, staring Don and frustrate you for awhile, but it never because it wasn't considered an parent reason. (The roads had not According to Ed Hynes in College Relations, this is a credit to the "grass roots" work Johnson, Melanie Griffith and John Good­ "emergency." until 6:00 the next morning. How to reach us: done by so many including Marist students. quite works out in the long run. a drop of water on them). There man. Although the movie was not excep­ But the most important issue On Friday nights, we are given was no notice given, and I, along The phone-calling and letter-writing campaigns organized by SGA and the Finanical tional, it gave some insight towards the world That long run is made longer by the about living in Canterbury is the a break — the last van is at 2:30 • Mondays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aid Office were a part of this success. with another resident, were told to of Washington politics. Washington treadmill that helps you go van service. The schedule for it is a.m. I know I should feel happy wait at least an hour, until securi­ However, other cuts were made. The $3 million cut in Bundy Aid means approximately Griffith stars as a stupid Las Vegas round and round, making you feel like you horrendous. For example, if you that I am allowed to stay out until • E-Mail: LT 211, HZAL a $30,000 loss for Marist. ty had "gotten around to taking us showgirl involved with a less-than- have just exercised. However, it is about as have a 4:10 class, you can either 2:30, but it is awfully hard to ad­ home." Still, the role played by students in this campaign to persuade the state not to slash respectable gentleman, John Goodman. Don healthy as a chocolate glazed donut. take the 3:35 van, which usually just to it, after my freshman and necessary funds should not go unnoticed. I did not choose to get away • Phone Mail: X2429 Johnson gives his off-screen wife some Aaron Ward is the political columnist for leaves at 3:30 because it has the sophomore years when I had no from it all — I was forced. Most They acted when called upon and achieved partial and noteworthy results. lessons on smartness, or at least how to fake maximum of 11 passengers. curfew. This happens when the Everyone who lent their words to this campaign, give yourselves a pat on the back. The Circle. of my prospective housemates, as to be smart in Washington. A person must wait until 4 p.m. vans are running, though. well as myself, had close to 30 THE CIRCLE, APRIU 8,1993 •THE CIRCLE, APRIL 8,1993

Open president of Admissions and Laxfnefi defeat Tairfield, 13-8 Enrollment Planning. \ ;•".:•.;•• again, they soon learned otherwise. Senior Michael, Bierne played a rs prepare /. "The trena is for" students to by MIKE WALSH '.VThe'game was closer 'than, the' solid game on the defensive end, he by DAWN MARTIN % Staff Writer > 15-9 finarwould indicate. Marist s added. r apply to more colleges. We feel •{••'. ••. .'Staff'Writer-- ;; that's "why"our.applicatioris are up hung tough throughout1 and closed " Doug Ciosinski led Marist with One word can be used to six goals and three assists. The Last week'end was Marist's'open so high,'-' Murray' said. ' ',.••' describe the 1993 men's lacrosse , to within two at 10-8 before SUNY Layoffs and' cutbacks at \york pulled away. v\ junior's six scores in the game is tourney house where high school seniors ac­ season — progress. tied for third best in school history cepted to the college had their last may also be factors in How many A win over Fairfield and a well ' The Red Foxes welcomed the by JIM OERIVAN chance to ask questions before- of..', those accepted, students end Fairfield Stags to Division I play by The Rome, NY native leads his played game versus Stonybrook 1 Staff Writer deciding if Marist is where they will up at Marist. in. the,fall, Murray gives Coach Tom Diehl's men a 2-4 ' handing them a 13-8 defeat. team in both goals and assists (17, be spending their college life. said. ..'."' ., . . .• record—better than last year's - After holding an 11-2 lead, our 20) for the season. If he maintains When the "men's volleyball club travels to the national club tourna­ The students who attended the 'Applying to numerous- colleges mark. effort diminished, the third-year his scoring pace, he will become the ment next Wednesday in-Austin, TX., they will be doing so with three open house were some of the 3000 was not part of Jennifer O'neiFs After six contests in 1992, the coach said. first player since 1986 (pre-division less players. ' • • ' . who were accepted by Marist for trend. O'heil is a high school senior squad was winless and coming off "We dominated early, and then I) to score 40 points in a season for According to Mike Gearing, the club's treasurer, the squad will only the Fall semester. Some 4800 from '.Reading, Mass., who is of a 19-4 loss at Stonybrook and kind of .coasted," Diehl said. Marist. • be taking six players to the. 72-team tournament. students applied in all. "definitely" coming' here hi the had lost all but one of its contests "They didn't-perform to the;best. . ..Marist faced Colgate on Tues- "We will be missing some of our top passers, but we won't lose loo '•This was an extremely com­ fail. ; ;'. ..;,'.; .by 13 goals or more. \ ; of their abilities*after that.''* ''-'. i.day!?Jlesults were not available at much in blocking," Gearing said. petitive year," Jay Murray, assis­ She isplanning to be a fashion If the .Patriots came in thinking Diehlsaid he was pleased with his press time. The Red Foxes will take Accoiding to Coach Moira Bicen, sophomoic middle blocker, Jason tant director of admissions, said. major' and' Marist is the only col­ the Foxes would be an easy win team's'defensive play': '. .'\:\ ,'' on ,B6stoh College today. Johanncssen, the club's leading blocker, and sophomore middle blockei "We set A new record for applica­ lege she applied to." Pat Bre'nnan will not be making the trip because of academic reasons. tions this year." ." " ••'••'•'•'• "I liked the one on onejrelation- "They don't want to miss classes," Gearing said. "We did receive a lot more ap­ ship here, and-the personal:attend Freshman, middle blocker Pete Blanney will not be making the trip plications this' year, which is good tion I'd get here'with my pro­ Rowers fo urth; iii Sai£ Diego because of an ankle injury. for the school and great for the fessors," she said., The men's' varsity eight was the negatively effect their performance. Despite the absence of the three players, the coaches and some of the students," said Wendy Tiltoh," 0'neil.is_not the only student 6y TED HOLMLUND only boat that competed in" the. • The San Diego Crew Classic is other players said they were optimistic about the nationals. assistant director of admissions. who liked the relationship between Sports Editor , regatta. They finished with a time the second biggest collegiate regatta "We had practice with the (six) players and they played well together," Modele Clarke, editor for college Marist and. the student. 1 ... : : of 6.30.3. % :, , : -'.^•"'.' ' in the world, Davis added. Brccn said. advancement, attributes the in­ Jeremy, Lyonnais;of -Carver, The men's crew team may have The following rowers raced for.., " Davis also said he believes the "We should be competitive if we play up to our potential," Gearing crease in accepted applications to Mass., said that Marist kept sen­ faced its" toughest competition in its Marist: Pete Tartaglia, who is the big time competition this early in said. a shoddy job market alternative. ding him things that interested him first regatta this spring. team's captain, Mark Fragola, the season will give his team vital "We've been practicing for a week and a half. If we piaclicc hard and "If I were graduating from high and .were, very helpful. . The Red Foxes raced in the San Greg Fagnant, Brad Leonard, Jim race experience for future races. give 110 peicent, we should have a good chance," sophomore Randy school and looking at the options "They made it worth my while Diego Crew Class Regatta this "I was pleased with a lot of the Desrosiers said. of either getting a job or starting to come here," he saidi Although weekend and placed 10th out of the Sullivan, Dan Morris,- Chris Batt, Prospective students speak with a Marist representative at last weekend's Open House. Keith Laurie and Brett Galisano, things we accomplished," he said. "We haven't played since the Thursday before break (March 1J) so college,! would take every step to he is not positive that he will enroll 15 teams in the Visitors/California: We have the potential to have a that may effect us in our first game," Gearing said. "We'll be a little get enrolled in a school." . - • .:•.....- • Circle photo/Matt Martin the cpxsain^ : .: :: here in the Fall, Lyonnais main­ Cup Competition. Marist finished According to Head Coach Larry good spring, even if it's short." rusty." Passing, blocking and defense will be the key for the club to be Furthermore, said Clarke, "The And this record breaking year of admissions, said. - • is planning on only 825 to 850 of tains that Marist ishis first choice. fourth out of the"five squads in the The Red Foxes will race tomor­ successful, according to some players and the coaches. Erickson said that students ap­ them to become Marist students. Davis, the size of the regatta, with. fact that Marist offers a com­ may bring a wide variety of Marist has accepted 100 transfer Visitor's Cup Finals. . over 2jQOO athletes present, seem­ row,..against. Manhattan and "Passing is going to be important, and I'd have to say blocking as prehensive educational package students to the campus in plied to Marist from countries in Assistant Academic Vice Presi­ students, 18 of whon\ are definite­ Oregon State won the Visitor's Vassaiy well," said Desrosiers. that is competative with other September, say some Europe, the Far East, the Middle dent Linda Cool said, oh average, ly enrolling next fall. Division. . ed to. intimidate .the, team and ,. schools would attract a sizable administrators. • " - East, as well as other parts of the ' 'every' student accepted here was Claire Dolan, transfer coor­ number of graduating (high school) "Students applied from 40 dif­ "world. :v- r \> accepted by4.5 other institutions^" dinator, said that the school GREEKS & CLUBS seniors from throughout the Nor­ ferent states and 20 different coun­ Although the: schoof has ,ac-' last year: Cool received her infor­ typically enrolls ,150 transfer theast region." , tries," Michelle Erickson, director cepted 3000 applicants, admissions mation from Harry Wobd, the vice students for the fall semester. RAISE A COOL *1000 -, Counseling Center providesassistance for rape victims INJUSTONEWEEKI there is nothing about rape printed and printed the new information in Higher Education mandate that all percent of college women are raped PLUS $1000 FOR THE byE. ROBIN VAZQUEZ ;in the Marist Student Handbooks. the 1989-1990 Student Handbooks. colleges and universities in this and 50 percent are victims; of at­ MEMBER WHO CALLS! Staff Writer "It says that you can't throw The purpose of the task force is state, educate new students regar­ tempted rape. No obligation. No cost snowballs or take food out of the to discuss how to educate students ding the frequency of sexual And a FREE Research regarding rape in­ cafeteria, but there was nothing and respond to the problem of assault, the-availability of counsel­ The research also shows that 10 IGLOO COOLER dicates that one out of six college .•I TN»Pi*te*Moft Earth Share* about rape," she said. rape. ing and what options can be sought percent of college men have fore-, if you qualify. Call women .will.-be coerced into un­ In May of 1989 Amato and the "Students who need help dealing if someone chooses to report the ed sex with women and that one- wanted .;...sexual activity, and rest of the task force, which is with painful feelings of-memories incident. third of college men would rape if 1-800-9324)528, Ext 65 tf 6ss\bAy cveu at Marist"College. made up of members of the ad­ can comedo the' counseling- "Rape is very serious, and many ' guaranteed' ho "punitive damages ; < Studies conducted by the Santa ministration, faculty and student center," Amato said. We have times they go unreported," Amato would occur." Monica Rape Treatment Center body, requested that a selection on private and group sessions and said, "we ensure safety and ap­ support these findings. general regulations and policies be everyone has the guarantee of com­ propriate treatment." V Marist College Roberta Amato, a member of put into the handbook. plete confidentiality." :>•:•-, .-'.'"'^ Current research from the San- the Marist Task Force on Acquain­ The administration was receptive The State of New York Laws of ,, ta Monica study indicate that 20 tance Rape, stresses that rape is real, even at Marist. LSAT is Red Hot "If you live with more than six women,". Amato said, "you can statistically assume that one has ATTENTION REHIRING FACULTY had a very close experience with : this Summer rape. "What They Do Not Teach lfiu In TMA--CREF101..." GMAT Amato said there is no reason to Tut some class in your summer at Marist believe that Marist is different from any other school. "Rape is real and so many go unreported," she said. "Com­ GRE • over 100 undergraduate munication and education about rape are the biggest ways we can arid graduate courses prevent it." A few years ago, Amato said she was very surprised '. 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The baseball team played its first by TERI L. STEWART home game on its new ball field. The juniorallowed only one run Staff Writer - Freshman Mark Barron was in seven innings of work leading making his first regular season col­ Marist.tqa 3-1 victory. Brian Ordway is starting to legiate start. become one of the premier The script was written for Marist The squad split a doubleheader steeplechasers in the Northeast to win its home opener in story on Saturday winning a hard fought Conference. book fashion—it did not happen. game in 13'innings. Although there was no team The "firsts" will have to wait scoring in the men and women's in- another day because the Red Foxes In the second game, the Broncos vitationals, Ordway put together a 2-11-1 (2^3 in- the Northeast Con­ no-hit the Red Foxes and notched solid performance. ference) were drubbed by Seton. a dominating 19-3 win. The junior competed in his se­ Hall, 9-1. cond 3;Q00-meter steeplechase race Sophomores ignited the only of­ In the first game, junior Daryl this past Saturday at the Yale fense the.Red Foxes could muster. Costello recorded his .first victory Springtime Invitational notching a Matt Bourne's RBI-triple driving leading Marist to its-first win of the sixth place finish with a 9:45.6. in Todd Horbian accounted for the year, 5-3. Colaizzo said a time in the steeplechase is similar to a two-mile lone run for Marist. Senior Mike Dauerer said the "We have to put .pitching, hit­ race, and Ordway is excelling well team was successful this weekend past that standard. ting and defense together," he said. because they played harder when Barron hasn't thrown this year yet. confronted1 with diversity. "He's overachieving in this He just needs experience." Head race," Colaizzo said. Coach Art Smith said Barron will "We had to do a gut check," the The women's team ran at the get more experience with time but cb-captain said. "Anytime you can Columbia Invitational at Columbia is more concerned with the team's rebound from a 16 run loss and win University. offensive struggles. 3-1 is a good sign." According to Head coach Phil "We really don't hit much," the Kelly, there were riot many teams second-year coach said. "We're "We have to keep moving,for­ at the meet so the competition was halfway through the season. I hope ward, especially in the con­ limited. it comes around." The Red Foxes ference," he added. won two out of three against Rider, Kelly also said the best perfor­ an NEC foe, this past weekend. The Red Foxes hosted Manhat­ mance of the day came from Marist played all three games at tan on Wednesday: The results freshman Colleen Carson:in the were not available at; press time. 1500-meter run. Brian Ranft takes to the air during the triple jump at the The next meet for both teams is West Point Invitational. _,. . on Friday April 16 at the Univer­ Netters stopped, 7 2: Circle photo/Matt Martin sity of Albany Open. record drops to 2-2 Red Foxes split with Cadets got up got a hit,", said O'Connor, by ANDREW HOLMLUND competitions by J.W. STEWART ped that should; be caught. We On Sunday, Marist travelled to can't keep giving runs away like who is batting well over .450 and Staff Writer Pleasantville, N.Y., and beat Pace Staff Writer that." was named the NEC's Player of the Week. "She (the Army pitcher) The men's tennis team dropped University, 6-3. The softball team has won more Jen Luker took the loss and the La Susa, and Allen were straight- Foxes' only fun came off the bat was throwing more fastballs. We ts record to 2-2 on Tuesday fall- games three weeks into the 1993 can hit fast pitches better than slow ng to the Rider Broncs, 7-2, at the set winners, while Mc Govern went season than it did all of last year. of Beth Murphy who singled in to three sets. Terri Bambakidou in the bottom of ones." Dutchess Racquet Club. Last year's 6-29 team has been the fourth. The women won their first game Things looked good for Marist Marist was also successful; in replaced by a group that has charg­ doubles as the teams of La Susa- Marist also loaded the bases of the year last weekend with a srly as Brian La Susa won in three ed to a 7-5 record (2-2 in the Nor­ come-from-behind victory. ;ets, 2-6,6-3,6-2. However, losses Mc Govern and Allen-Favazzo theast Conference) despite splitting twice in the late innings with only nabbed straight-set triumphs. one. out but could not score. The Foxes blew a 7-3 lead to from Kevin Mc Govern, Jermaine the first two dou bleheaders o f the Monmouth late in the game and Mien John Favazzo and Heath Last Wednesday, the Red Foxes year. "It wasn't like we were getting were in Connecticut to face.Fair­ crushed," said Janine O'Connor. had to go to extra innings. Pramberger put the Foxes down, . Marist split with Army Tuesday, No problem. H. field University and were clob­ losing 4-1 in game one but reboun­ "Errors are part of the game arid' bered, 9-0. you gotta make up for them at the : O'Connor bashed the game- The Red Foxes finished the ding to win.game two 7-2: The plate," winning double in the top of the singles portion of the match with games on Sunday were no different In eight of the nine matches, : The Red Foxes did just that by eighth and Ackermann added and a win as Asif Imran was a three-set Marist was defeated in straight sets. as the Red Foxes won the first9 7 insurance RBI right after. victor, 6-1, 2-6, 6-1. and dropped the next- 7-3-. rebounding in the nightcap. O'Connor led the onslaught by O'Connor also smashed an Marist did not fair well either in La Susa, the only Red Fox to Trailing 2-1 in the home opener against Army, the Foxes commit­ going 3-for-3 with a triple and three outside-the-park grand slam, well the doubles segment. bring a match to three sets, lost 6-3, RBK Kate O'Hanlon turned in a over the 215-foot sign in right The squad was swept 8-5, 8-3, 4-6, 6-3. ted two errors in the sixth which center. ' |and 8-4, in eight-game pro sets. opened thedoor for the Cadets. 3-for-4 day, Murphy smacked two After the match, first-year Head The Red Foxes will be back in "It's physical errors now, too," hits, Patty Ackermarin stroked an "There was a little trotting," she action next Wednesday afternoon RBI single and Laurie Sleight crun­ said with a slight srhile. "The whole Coach Ken Harrison said his club said Head Coach Tom Chiavelli, ched a triple. played well, despite facing tough when it hosts Siena College. The who is always concerned with men­ team was at the plate waiting for game is at 3:30 p-.m. "It seemed like everyone who me so I just wanted to make sure tal mistakes. "Balls are being drop­ I hit all the bases." Marist sports and "trickle-down''economics The tennis teams (budget) do sistently. A few errors in the first However, Head Coach Pete He dribbled down the right side not have its own courts at the pre­ game against Army cost Jen Luker Calaizzo has to be happy with the and called a time-out because he sent time and is playing at the Dut­ and the team a win. performance of his new was trapped, but the Wolverines chess County Racquet Club. However, the team's seven wins steeplechaser — Brian Ordway. used all of. their timeouts. The track teams do not have a has already topped last year's mark The junior notched a personal track (budget) to run on. Donald Williams made the two of six. best time of 9:45.6 good for a sixth technical free throws and that was The crew teams do not receive Baseball notes place finished at the Yale Spring all she wrote. North Carolina (budget) a lot of funding from the The baseball team has to start Time Invitational. didn't win .the national — athletic department. doing two things more consistent­ In only two races, Ordway has I wonder why? Michigan lost it, 71-77. ly -^ hitting and winning. >'' improved his personal best time. There's been talk that Michigan Maybe because Marist is losing Before the Seton Hall game, Art Isn't continuously reaching for money and its effects are trickling threw the game. It wouldn't sur­ Smith's team had a paltry .221 which is well below his standards. one's highest potential the point in prise, me. Only Chris would know. down to the athletic department. average, despite a successful N true sports competition? Nah. Forget about it. ' This may be occurring because Byrd goes to Shea weekend against Rider. he is putting the fate of the entire The men's volleyball club will be The highlight of the Mets home v Softball stuff The hitting slump has been an competing in the club nationals Janine O'Connor has been team's offense on his shoulders. opener was Dennis Byrd's address entire team effort. However, one Although this is a legitimate next week. to the crowd. crushing the ball of late. reason the team's struggling, so The Red Foxes will have trouble In the two games against Army much is because George Camacho pressure, especially with the team's Byrd, who was paralyzed for present offensive problems, in the tournament because they months after plowing into Jet on Tuesday, the junior had two is not hitting well. have been inconsistent. It doesn't triples and three RBI's. Camacho has to concentrate on his teammate Scott Mersereau in a Last year, the senior had an im­ individual performance. help that the team can only take six On Sunday at Monmouth, she pressive .320 batting average, and Nov. 29 game against the Chiefs, Once he realizes this, he will have players. has made a miraculous comeback. had a game-winning double in the was the Marist offense. The National Championship top of the eighth inning, as well as Before the season started; the a strong second half. Camacho has The Yankees impressively clouting a out-of-the-park grand been a career .300-plus hitter. He Did you watch the national thrashed the Indians, 9-1. Jimmy senior said he wanted to hit .400 for championship and the Chris Web­ slam over the 215-foot mark in the year. Although this was an am­ will turn it around. Key gave up only one run in eight right center. More on the Marist front ber choke show? innings of work. bitious goal, it did not seem out of Trailing 73-71, Webber, of Oh by the way, O'Connor was the question. The track team's success does One basketball note: the New also the Northeast Conference not hinge on team results because Michigan, grabbed a rebound with York Knicks are going to win the However, things have not turn­ many of the meets the Red Foxes :17 seconds left. He then dragged NBA championship.They won't Player of the Week. ed out as planned. Camacho is his pivot and walked, but the ref The defense is still playing incon­ struggling. He is only hitting .255, compete in do not count in team throw the game, like Michigan. scoring. missed it. Ted Holmtund is The Circle's Sports Editor.