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1985 The ommeC nt, October 21, 1985 Bridgewater State College

Volume 60 Number 4

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Bridgewater State College October 2t, 1985 vol xx·x no 4 Health major proposed By The demand for people 1n the Health Brent Rossi Promotion/ Health Awareness field is The cirriculum here at BSC is con­ going to increase tremendously. With the stantly changing. New courses and rising cost of medicine, people will tend, majors are being added on a continual more and more, to look toward preven­ basis, as more and more fields open up tive medicine. and the degree of specialization in these Said Paul Dubois, Chairman of the fields becomes increasingly necessary. Department of Health, Physical Educa­ The newest major being considered is tion and Recreation, "When you talk Health, with a major emphasis on health about costs, insurance costs are skyrock­ promotion and health awareness. eting. It (health promotion) is not going It was first proposed in 1981. At that to go out of style. People are going to say time, it was submitted to the Board of 'Enough. There must be some way to Regents by the Department of Health, reduce costs.' The Health Promotion idea Physical Education and Recreation. But is a new way to try to do that." . because all new majors were put on hold, The Health major will not be like the it was not acted on until recently. It's other majors offered here. Instead of reg­ proposed implementation results from ular courses, ~uch as anatomy or environ­ the increasing demand for health special­ mental health, students will be trained to ists in · communities, industry, and design, set up, and implement programs schools. in various settings. Edward Hart, Professor of Health A general program has been submitted Science, said that this is not a brand new to the Board of Regents. After that is field. "Health promotion/health educa­ approved, specific courses will be tion," said Mr. Hart, "really gained designed. It is hoped by Mr. Dubois that national prominence with the Nixon students will be able to register as Health Administration. There was concern majors for the Fall, 1986 semester. about escalating health costs. One of the The basic ideas for the program have ways to he\p defray hea\th costs is to been \ested here at \"\SC. chung,'-' p..:oy>\c'" \\\"est~\e•.;. "That thrust ·1~ "For f\'Jc year~ now," s·,\\l\ Mr. Duhoi.", 5 1 'fll m@f@trn ?! rs rmtrr Wttftl•l)lfC'?'Ne/etf f@i.'fff ewn n&wsa hO[(I ecom ~ I 'J a vtt t g 111• Wi@IN!f df nenrncpromo­ "we've gotten a grant from the Cc}mmon­ tion. That's what its all about." wealth to go out and develop a physical A student who majors in health pro­ fitness program for firefighters. This Trustees talk concerning the Hill motion would work in one of four set­ includes health education, as well as test­ tings. The first is business and industry, ing." The results have been positive. by Mona McNamara Grounds Manager Janies Cummings. helping to improve fitness and nutrition "They are injured less often. They have The Trustees Committee of Student The evening began at 5:15 with dinner in workers, thereby reducing sick days, heart attacks Jess often, lower back pro_b­ Affairs met at 5 p.m., Tuesday, October at the Shea-Durgin cafeteria. The actual workmen's compensation due to illness, Iems less often. The tests show a definite 15 to tour the Shea-Durgin dormitories. tour began at approximately 5:45 and and increasing general productivity. The change in their physiological response." Accompanying the Trustees during the was conducted by Tim Melrick, one of other settings would involve working in Placement for students with a Health . visit were President Adrian Roridelieu the Head Residents. The reason for the hospitals; in communitees with jobs in degree has already been planned, with and Vice Presidents Chlccarelli Deep, visit was the concern of the Trustees over the Heart Association and other like connections being made with the Health Dillman and Meaney. Also accompany­ supposed overcrowding on the Hill. the 1 organizations, or state or local organiza­ S ..vice Association in Middleboro, and ing the Trustees were Housing Director tions; the last setting is in schools with Maureen FitzGerald and Building and oTrustees, p. 12 health awareness programs. Freshman Center honored by the NACADA

By Mary Carnacchio an asset to the BSC community. The Congratulations are in order for the Center is staffed by eight faculty Academic Advising Center. Professor members, each representing various Ann Coakley has recently returned departments. They provide academic from St. Louis, Missouri, where she counselling to undeclared majors and received the AC/NACADA(National guidance to all freshmen concerning Academic Advising Association) school policy, class requirements, National Recognition Program for scheduling, and effective study habits. Academic Advising Award on behalf Professor Coakley refers to the staff ofBSCand the Freshman Center. This as "loving, caring people who enjoy prestigious award was received by only helping the students." By being a 17 other schools in the nation. It is a diverse group, the staff offers campus­ recognition of outstanding work in the wide, objective views. In advising the field of a'cademic advising, with crite­ freshmen, they recognize their individ­ ria including creativity, innovative ual educational needs. They offer spe­ quality, and up-to-date methods and cific programs in decision-making, programs. time management, honors work, and The director of the center, Dr. english and mathematical tutoring. Edmund Haughey, implemented the The Freshmen Academic Advising program two years ago. With the Center is open Monday through Fri­ administrative support of Dr. Robert day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is Dillman, Vice President of Academic always someone there to help with any Affairs, Dr. Haughey's aspirations for problems you may have. the department became a reality and Dr. Edmund Hau11hev directs freshman center activities. 2 The Comment Monday, October 21, 1985

Students must look Thank you from DAC We the members of the Disabled t:ie physically challenged person from the Awareness Coalition would like to thank boundries presented by the stairs and beyond BSC Nancy Clay and her office for getting us oren up cultural awareness. In the first issue of The Comment If you haven't grasped this most fun­ started on a new semester. Of course, in making Bridgewater .his semester. a great outcry was regis­ damental operating principle of There are a number of accessibility State College a more accessible college, tered over the College's decision to tri­ government-that the vote is to the projects to look forwrd to in the upcom­ we must not forget that on the hard road ple one hundered-fifty ( 150) rooms in politician what the dollar is to the ing academic year. Keep an eye on Rick of getting an education the ten stairs to the Great Hill Dormitories ... Menage a businessman-then the College, per­ Veno for making the restrooms on the· the graduation platform will be the hard­ trois,., .. Space invasion ...... ''Bridge- forming its civic duty, will continue to first floor of the Student Union accessi­ est obstacle we will have to overcome in water State College Sardines . ., Most pretend that it is ignoring your needs, ble. Thanks Rick! To those of you who our entire four years. Hopefully, this bar­ people hav ~ resigned themselves to interests. concerns. points of view, and may not have noticed, the curbe cut at the rier will be removed and not deminish the grumble amongst themselves about ' experience as they make decisions that corner of Park and Elwell Avenues hopes of the Disabled Awareness Coali­ this sorry situation. impact on your life ... behind the Maxwell Library has been tion for future success. nut one should look at the motiva­ I think it's called reverse psychol­ installed. For even more exciting news The future of the physically challenged tio'1s behind such decisions. Con­ ogy. If you are nor registered to vote the possibility of the Kelly Gymnasium relies greatly on the accomplishment of sciously or not. the Bridgewater State and you are living on-campus or in the and the pool being mde accessible could such small but important aspects of col­ College Administration is calling on Town of Bridgewater (or if you are make the seniors graduation extra spe­ lege life. the Student Body to become actively commuting to B.S.C. and you're hav­ cial. Also, planned for the future, is the Sincerely, involved in the decision-making pro­ ing trouble getting a parking space), installation of a wheelchair lift to the Stu­ The Disabled Coalition cesses that affect their lives. ask your PARENTS to call YOUR­ dent Union Auditorium which would free The on-campus housing shortage is /THEIR state representatives and 1101 limited to B.S.C. Go West. senators and tell them what a raw deal st ranger. and look to Westfield and their Adult-Children are getting at Worcester state colleges. The problem school. After all.just because YOU are Thanks again is there. too. For two years. a proposal in college doesn't mean YOUR PAR­ had rested with Regents' Chancellor ENTS shouldn't continue to look out I am very concerned about issues between the mens and womens locker John Duff before the issue was ever for and protect you. regarding Handicapped Accessibility. rooms , finally making the Pool sent to the State Legislature to expe­ What? You say you don't want This is one of my main peeves. When I available for disabled students use. dite a resolution to the problem by YOUR PARENTS running YOUR came here last fall I quickly discovered This is quite exciting because here is their authori7cition of construction of LI FE any more? You're an adult now? that many buildings are not accessible money finally being allocated for a badly nev. focilities. The politicians on Bea­ You say you "don ~t get no respect?" and probably never will be, they are needed prupose. Recently, I spoke with con Hill arc reading the same dated Well, there is a town hall in.Bridge­ Woodward Hall, Grove Street, the Art Vice President Edward Meaney who demographics ~tudies (projecting dec­ water (or Brockton, or Taunton, or building and Tillinghast. Because of the hoped to see the chair lift in the gym, after lining enrollment) that kept the matter Fall River. or New Bedford, or .... ). age of these buildings I doubt whether the Christmas holiday. To quote Kevin rk there who can put can ever realistically. accessible. Heburt, former President of Disabled { • ; ·~ l~ .•: ' t JOO )!t'! .J.'.,.,,.,_~~~.£J=:!,~~.!.Jn~U;!.!J,J~~;,.....,.-ig~~~llM!~ Union and the Gym are fairly new build­ of a Christma.s present.;, I would.im~a­ summer to inconvenience four Andbytheway.everycity/townhas ings and should be able to undergo some gine Sandy Gerokoulis, (President of ·hundred-:fifty (450) students by cram- an election or a meeting about once a renovations. DAC) would treat each Trustee to a beer ming you in. three to a double- year. And you can get a check put next I would like to address the question of at the Rat (when it finally sells liquor) if occupancy room'! to your name and use the voting the gym. During the May 1985 Trustees they would carry her chair down there for The answer is simple. machine. (Incidentally, you can vote in meeting. the trustees unanimously her. In a very subtle way. Administrators college S.G.A. elections and you only approved a wheelchair lift for the gym Sincerely, are telling you to register and to vote have to be registered for classes!) pool. This chairlift would be located Mona McNamara because as quasi-political figures You can write or call YOUR state DAC Member charged with operating an agency of legislators and tell them what you the state, our College administrators want. And they will look at that roster, realize that the politicians on Beacon and then they WILL listen and WILL Hill. both at the State House and the A CT. Board of Regents' office, don't trouble See? Bridgewater STATE College themselves to act on the needs and the· can be a nice place after all. Where else wishes of a group of Citizens who. by can you go to school and really have a virtue of their general failure to regis- say in the matter? 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Commentary Editorial here has GALA Frats rade w m n one? Editor's note: 'f1/ith fraternal "Hell toward the middle of freshman year, a lot Weeks" close at hand. everyone on cam­ of the others bail out. The ones who can't I \Vas looking through some old issues of The Comment the pus becomes subject to an old ritual of handle it. They run away from it. To other day, and noticed the announcement of the formation of a college life, hazings, either by parNcipat­ fraternities. Here at last, they think, their new club, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA]. GALA was ing or by being forced lo watch them. fantasies will come true. But what they're formed during my freshman year. Now rm wondering, what ever J-Vhile some, and maybe most,fraternities really doing is retreating to a place where on this campus do not have hazings happened to them? It seemed at the time like an organization that that they will see \Vo men only when and where are offensive to most of the college com­ could do the campus a lot of good. they \Vant to." munity (although some people may find Merton poses a very interesting point l can think of two reasons why the club may have disappeared all hazings distasteful), there are.fraterni­ that can be applied t::> our own campus. from view. The first is their fear of parts of the college community. ties that it would seem faok for ways 10 We have all heard those stories of how Homophobia on this campus is widespread. '"I don't want those offend people. Ms Paula Fecteau.. the some fraternities on campus abuse queers near me." has been heard over and over. I have personally author of the.following article, is reacring women and the image of women. I can to the actions of these fraternities. seen men on this campus physically threaten gay men. I have seen think of a few off-hand: A couple years ago, one fraternity held a game lesbian women be ostracized from dorm activities. I have to sympa­ where By Paula Fecteau they gambled on who could come back thize with GALA. Few to would want to risk social life and limb, by the dorm after a dance with the ugliest publicly admitting to a secret that could destroy their lives. The recent article in the September girl. Or how about the story that a certain The basis for why public admission could destroy their lives is in issue of Ms magazine called '"Return to fraternity still brags about their photo fact the second reason why GALA could have disappeared. That is Brotherhood" has got me thinking. The album of girls having_ sex with them (the article, written by Andrew Merton. the many college student's fear of them. A gay man or a lesbian may be pictures were taken by a hidden brother). man who runs the journalism program at One fraternity made their pledges terrorized by the straight community, but the reason for it may be mea­ the University of New Hampshire, details sure the Bridgewater Common in .. bra because parts of the straight population are terrified of gays. The the sexism of college fraternities today. It lengths". More recently, pledges could be terror straights feel is ridiculous. Homosexuality is not a disease. It seemed to me that we have some of these seen walking around campus this sem'!s­ is not contagious. A friendship with a homosexual does not mean problems here at Bridgewater State ter wearing old clothes that with "ijerked you may be gay or that you will ·turn into a homosexual. College. off the House" written on them or a bag Merton quotes a dean ofa privatemid­ GALA could have quite possibly served as an education tool. It over their head reading 'Tm a suck bag." westem coIJege as saying, "Every spring could have educated the straight majority about what homosexual­ Brown University senior Dan Filler we send out housing questionaires to the 1;;laims, .. no matter hm" sleazy your [frat. ity actually is and what gays and lesbians are really like. GALA was high school seniors we have accepted for members] actions, there is always the fr1- suppose to have provided a network for gay and lesbian students, the fall. Every year among the boys, the ternity to hide behi.nd." yet in the current situation a gay of lesbian who is still in the closet preference is clear~ they want to \\ve \n S'mce the'5e "'5to-r\es" a:I."". not \\u.\on 'ou\. coed dorms. "The)' ha'1e \h\s.. ':''"'on ."'\ \.ntle.t..:d u~t.:. \-:.._"..::'-~ .. ~'\.n'-\. ,__,-c ...~n ..'"h\.':J \·.. "l.c'-~ ,, .. -.. may not be able to reach them. Also, -with the AIDS. hysteria that l.s oci.ne, uwuy frorn. home, hv_ing With one el~e wo.uld dare to t...i.lk about ~()pub- · ··· ,. · , · ~ ·· · · eir sexual fantasies. Iically, we can say that our fraternities are cate everyone to its true dangers and separate them from the panic. But when they get here, they find out it's pra:cticing sexual harrassment and are It's sad that the problems that GALA could have solved are the not like that at all. ..these women are hiding behind their brothers when being same problems that drove it underground, if indeed that is where it telling them to pick up the junk they left accused. in the hall, to quiet down. to behave." Merton also makes anotherinteresting is as rumor holds. GALA, if you are still out there, the campu~ needs you! .•· ...··. ·Jb~·.(fean oonthm~s, "The .more jnature · :Joint. One frat member rebutted his ··· ; :, , gtrys'~t~r,n.to>deal with it,. and- ~nd. up making friends among the women, But oFrata, p.5 commentary Commentary Trekkin' ·on the tracks By Julie Doyle commuters off campus or at least make it replacing the fence; however, nothing is Star Wars diffic~lt for the commuter done. The campus security seems. to look Another semester is here and as I make to get to class." Somehow I feel the other way.· One security guard my way across the parking lot I chuckle this is a little extreme. said, However. it does .. It was fruitless. The campus security just opposed to myself and bet on whether or not the say something about the concern of getting to doesn't have the manpower to post a fence will be up. The fence, which blocks class on time. Stu­ By U.S. Rep Robert J. Marzek dents will go to great guard at the tracks 24 hours a day." The the passage over the railroad tracks lengths to get to (D-NY) class on time, just buards have looked into the tearing down between the large parking lot and the as the East Germans WASHINGTON-When Gen.· would go to great of Lhe fence, but each ~ime they came up small parkfog, lot has been under attack lengths to be free. George S. Patton was leading the Time, like freedom, "is a with nothing. No one on the campus since it was put up over lO years ago. precious com­ U.S. Third Army on its extraordi­ seems to know or see anything when it As an alternative route across the modity to students. nary end run around the German For the past four comes· to the fence. tracks for safety purposes, the railroad years, I have wit­ flank in 1944, he suddenly found nessed the repeated tearing down Whether or not this fence was con- company was forced to build a foot­ of the himself facing ari: unsuspected fence. It must cost the railroad bridge and a fence blocking off the rail- ' company obstacle. a substantial amount oTrekkln, p.5 road tracks. Too many students were of money to keep Ironically, the resistance came making mad dashes in front of the trains not from the Wermacht of the and the railroad company and B.S.C. Third Reich. but from Patton's own wanted to make sure no one got hurt. military superiors. Gen. Omar Both the railroad company and the col­ Bradley informed Patton that he lege feared a law suit from a student who was temporarily cutting off gaso­ mis-calculated the jump acrC?ss the line supplies needed by Patton's tracks. tanks. Well, it did not take long for the stu­ Patton was livid. "Right now, the dents to realize that the beautiful. new weak spot is here," he thundered to foot-bridge added a good 1.0 minutes to Bradley. " ... Today I have precisely the hike across campus. Students like the right instrument at precisely the myself who could not spare the extra' 10 right moment in exactly the right minutes decided to take matters into their . place. With a few miserable gallons 0 wn hands. A hole in the fence large . of gasoline, we could be in Berlin in enough for passage soon appeared. - ten days." This fence-breaking tradition reminds Bradley replied, "What about the me of the Berlin Wall in Germany. Those German fortifications at Metz and trapped in East Germany after the war Verdun?" tried and tried to break through the fence Patton then pounced. ••Fixed for-- Students cut through hole in fence and ac;oss tracks to get to·ctass on time. i:nto West Germany. On~ student that I o Star Wars; p.4 spoke to said, '"It's 'a" plot to keep the , , ." ,, ., · , • , ·' • , ' 1 ~ ' ' , ' · 'photo: JOh'n'IJums' '· ·' 1...'_, ------'·•· ·-·-"..,··"-~-· ·'-·~-'-· "-' · =-·._t. _.. • 4 The Comment Monday, Octbtier 21, 1985'' · ,. 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tifications,'" he replied ...are monu­ Jr. called ••a militaristic stairway One thing that Star Wars means overseeing the computer aspects of ments to the stupidity of man. into the hell of nuclear is money. This immutable fact has Star Wars. When mountain ranges and oceans destruction." hardly escaped the notice of the Parnas, who took pains to point could be overcome, anything built But the Reagan magic held on nation's leading defense contrac­ out that he had no objections to by man can be overcome." Star Wars, and we now find our­ tors, who not only are falling over defense efforts or defense research, The course of military history selves dangerously close to a point each other to jump aboard the Star and who had previously acted as a provides ample evidence to support of no return on another questiona­ Wars bandwagon but also are being consultant to the Pentagon, had a Patton's assertion. For every wall. ble weapons system. However, Star asked by the Pentagon to assess its simple explanation: Star Wars humans have built a battering ram. Wars is more than just another mis­ chances for success. Talk about the won't work. "I am willing to stake And, despite what some of the sile or tank or aircraft carrier. It foxes guarding the henhouse ... my professional reputation on my brightest military minds in America represents nothing less than a fun­ The financial aspects of Star conclusions," he asserted. are telling us today, there is no rea­ damental reversal in geopolitical Wars also have not gone unnoticed Next, the director of the National son to think that things will be any strategy, an evolutionary journey by the nation's leading research uni­ Center for Supercomputing Appli­ different with the Reagan adminis­ into the next-and perhaps last­ versities. In these times, research cations at the University of Illinois, tration's Strategic Defense arena of human conflict. money is scarce. Now the Pentagon Larry Smarr, spoke for a group of Initiative--better known as Star If the arms race is to ascend is dangling buckets of it in front of 47 physicists at the school who Wars. toward the stars, it would be only our universities. stated they would not apply for or Few of us in Washington took proper in the world's greatest The result of this financial ;tccept Star Wars grants. His rea­ great notice in March 1983 when democracy if that decision was the bonanza would have been predicta­ sons were equally simple: " ... It will the president announced his dream result of a reasoned public policy ble except for the eccentricities of not do what it was meant to do, and of making nuclear weapons "'impo­ debate. Unfortunately, I see no evi­ the human conscience. For it now it will not anticipate everything the tent and obsolete." After all, the dence that this has occurred. The seems that, after getting a good. enemy might throw at it." U.S. government had once consi­ people, in general, have little idea of hard look at Star Wars, some of Pity that Patton is not alive to dered and dismissed the possibility what Star Wars really means. Until those entrusted with making Star give his thoughts. Those of us of defenses against nuclear wea­ the president announced hi~ vision, Wars a reality are deciding that they who came of age in the 1960s may pons, and in fact turned toward the Pentagon had no idea what Star will fight it. have different ideas about the forging with the Soviet Union the Wars meant. And they've been The first blows came almost authority of government and the 1972 ABM Treaty. The treaty scrambling to make it up as they go simultaneously. First, David Par­ ability to foment change than stands today as one of the few steps along, without "torturing the facts nas of the University of Victoria, -today's college students. That was a way from our species' slow descent too badly," as one of my colleagues British Columbia offered his resig­ then, this is now. into what Dr. Martin Luther King has noted. nation from the government panel But as the civil-rights movement and the Vietnam War protests and the environmental re-awakening of America showed, the students of the earlier era did not back down from a challenge. Often, the results they realized bordered on the amazing. In the Strategic Defense Initia tive, those of you looking for a· issue for the 1980s have just bee. handed one on a silver platter. Per­ haps you will come to totally differ-

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This year's adventure Students are vandalizi.1g private prop­ is plenty of parties you ever wonder about the meaning already where no one get! erty for the sake underway. New members of saving IO minutes. of life, or whether you will ever be attacked, where no one even throws up. What are needed. Students of all disci­ of students like myself who take truly happy? Have you ever questi­ Merton answered him by asking whether advantage plines are welcome, since philo­ of the deeds of those vandaliz­ oned the nature or journalists writing about Charles Man­ existence of sophy delves into virtually all areas ing students and cut across the railroad son had an obligation to God, or the possibility of life after of note that on tracks? Are we human concern. We have much all that desperate to save death? And what of morality, have most days of his life, he did not kill time or is it in common, so do consider joining a problem of class scheduling? . you considered how, or even why, anyone. Hmm, so much for using the We are us. The club meets each Wednesday entitled to 10 minutes between to be moral? Are you thoughtful? argument that fraternities do a lot ·of afternoon at three o'clock in room classes. Try making a class coming from Do you wonder? good. Grove Street 30 I of Tillinghast. and going to Burrill Avenue If so, then read on, for philo­ Frat men not only abuse women but in I 0 minutes. This year's agenda is now being I seriously douM that you sophy is alive and well in Bridge­ they also abuse men who would join would do the set.Discussion is growing, dates are right thing, that is crossing water. Only last semester the BSC them. On our campus frat brothers the tracks being set, things are brewing. Our via the foot-bridge. You only Philosophy Club was born. degrade their oledges by making the1:1 have IO minutes. first public event is coming up soon. Maybe if there was Already in its brief life it has humiliate themselves in public. At this more time in Dr. David Cheney of the Philo­ between classes students accomplished much, not the least of time of year you can see men dressed would sophy Department will discuss not be pressured into vandalism which was the creation and publica­ outrageously, singing absurd songs or and clock-watching. whether happiness is attainable. Did you ever notice tion of the first Bridgewater Jour­ dancing around hats. Now you tell me, do the last five minutes The talk will be held in the Green of class? Half the nal of Philosophy. Club activities these activities prove manhood or are class is staring Room of the Student Union Build­ at the clock with all their included weekly meetings for stim­ these men (boys?) just looking for books in their ing. A question and answer period hands. Ready and waiting, ulating open discussions on diverse attention? will follow. The exact date and time the students sit,just so that when the class topics of the Being a woman, I can not see or hear members' own choos­ be posted is over, they can bolt out and get to the will in next week's about what happens ing, visits to neighboring colleges to Comment; behind closed doors next class on time. How much learning hear guest speakers, and social of the fraternity, but I can say, it's time we goes on in that last five minutes? peeked inside. The problem will not go away. Who knows if the administration is even really aware of the situation. Maybe extending the time between classes isn't the only answer. All I can say is that I find myself relieved every semester when ~ see the fence torn down. AG problem Bring down the cost solved By of your Cynthia Naples education. At last Tuesday's SGA meeting, Pres. Lawrence chose to reopen the applica­ tions for the position of Attorney Gen- 1181111\i& rtQPQUifMQ &IM&t a rnwrnit.te&of 11 people (senators and/ or members of the student body) will be formed to choose and submit three applications for any position. He will choose the membe~s of the· committee if less the 11 members volunteer for the p()sitions. This. is to avoid any accusations of his"stackingthe committee." · However, to avoid any further conflict, there were three motions brought up at Zenith Single Drive the meeting as a direct result of the prob­ Zenith Sirigle Drive z-.148 PC Z•l38 PC lems that arose with the appointment of Special Student Price Spedal Student ?rice the Attorney General. Tue motions are as follows. 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Light enough to carry almost anywhere, Ask about to reevaluate the original applicants or to the Z-138 PC offers our special monitor/software packages! many of the same feature.s interview new applicants ..Both of o~the Z-148.PC: these Plus it comes equipped with its own bmlt-m Fofmore information~n our Zenith.~C's and motions passed., , CRT display and carrying handle. . our Special Stud~nt Prices, call or v1s1t the President Lawrence felt he should campus contact have So call or visit your campus contact to~ay' listed below: recieved an invitation to the meeting at and save a bundle on your very own Zemth which these motions were drawn up. He PC-the personal computer you can use now Data Spectrum Or call ZDS Office and in 103 Terrace Hall Ave. (617) 256-2980 considered it a "personal attack" en his your future career. Yoµ-may never . find a smarter way to bring 229-6644 (215) 668-2044 office. It was argued that down the cost of in the minutes it your education! Ask for Chuck French was announced what was to be discussed at the meeting. However, Lawrence felt it "common courtesy," and reminded . the Senate that they and the Executive Prices apply only to purchases direc~y Board from Zenith Data Systems Corporation must maintain a "working relationship." or Contact(s) listed above by .students or faculty for their own use. Offer limited Vice President John Beaton announced to sch00Js under contract to Zenith Data that in the future Systems. Prices are subject to cllange such·invitations would without notice. Limit one personal com· be sent.. puter aild one monitor per individual in ©1985, Zenith Data Systems_ .. any 12-month period. 6 The Comment Monday, October 21, 1985

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1111 IDS fe r spr Li I t By Cross is in great need of blood donations This is the first in a continuing series. Joanne Ruggiero because mar.y people fear giving blood due to myths about AIDS. By Dr. Genevieve Fitzpatrick With the recent increase of AIDS Many issues have developed concern­ occurring in the suburbs. more and more ing hospital care for AIDS patients. Ha\·e you ever participated in a survey and wondered whafhappened to the college students are becoming conscious Instances have occurred when staff data you supplied? Many of us have experienced a wide range of feelings after of the threat of contracting this incurable members refuse to care for AIDS victims such participation, ranging from mild curiosity to acute anxiety about the disease. Since the first case of Acquired in fear of catching the disease themselves. repository of our data profile. . .. Immune Deficiency Syndrome was Area hospitals. including Brockton Hos­ ""It is a convention of conducting research that the researcher 1s sensitive to detected O\'er six years ago. the fear of pital and Cardinal Cushing Hospital, respondents' feelings as well as their participation. Consequently, research well AIDS has increased overwhelmingly. have spent extra time training and setting done is often research that keeps study participants closely connected to how More information is available for stu­ up special programs to help AJDS vic­ data supplied by them is used. Such is the case with a campus health survey, a dents who fear becoming victims of tims. However, some hospitals have dele­ quality of life investigation, in which many of you participated from June - AtDS voped a prejudice against treating September 1984. And the purpose of these periodic reports will be to both thank As college students, we should be fully patients with A IDS. those of you who thoughtfully responded to our questions and to keep you aware of the causes and symptoms of Here at BSC, students seem to have apprised of the data analysis progress. The data analysis phase of the study, as AIDS. It is also important that students mixed emotions about disease .. There is a many of you already know, has been generously funded by the Bridgewater State inform other students of this information fear of contracting the disease. One male College Alumni Association. to help the college community beome senior states, .. Students should be made First, a brief review of the survey purposes so that both participants and more aware of the situation. AIDS is more aware of the situation through nonparticipants may have a frame of reference. for understanding the d~ta spreading at increaing rates across the Health Services and The Comment, but if analysis. The survey was conducted for two student centered reasons. The first nation. Since 1979 there have beenover a student on campus has AIDS. I feel he was to assess the state of quality of campus life as reported by a randomly 1.2.500 cases of AIDS reported and over should not be allowed to attend school as selected sample of the total student body. Quality of life is an ephemeral term 6.000 deaths in the U.S. alone. Most of an AIDS victim." which we operationalized through a number of questions that reflected con­ the reported cases were from California. "Anonymous phone lines should beset structs such as "alienation" or how connected students seem to be to campus life T exit~. Florida and New York. The grea­ up to help anyone with questions or fears and "state of health" reasoning that when we feel not up to par we tend to sustain .tcst risk group is homosexual/bisexual about AIDS, but I'd seriously question a level of mediocrity in all our behaviors including performance behaviors (a men followed by intravenous drug users. going to school with an AIDS victim" euphemism for grade point average by the way). The second purpose was to Haitians and a small percent of hetero­ stated a 23 year old male student. focus on those supportive or positive aspects of campus life that would reasona­ sexuals. hemophiliacs. and transfusion A more open-minded response came bly predict student success at Bridgewater State College. This summary is brief recipients. These stati"tics come from the from this 22 year old female student who and admittedly lacks the complexity of the conventional "statement of the Chicago Tribune and Center for Disease stated, .. A IDS victims should be allowed problem" but we hope you at least have the flavor of the study by n~w. Y~u Control. to attend school as long as proper proce- should know that an extensive literature review suggested survey quest1onna1re With statistics as high a th~si;, Jhe Q .r such as rivat~ . for the study. Currently an updated review is rus a out really don't t 111 wou wan -to spen -· .. ' s ·. .. . . '. . '·. ~~ '""ffffC:fft~ft""l98"'~"Wnic11'"'dea1 wit qua rty o 1 e issues on co lege campuses. tions is great. Here at BSC there_ is no the end of my life in school." policy in the college handbook concern­ ''There should be more information Moreover, the instrument was pilot tested and revised on the.basis ofth:~:p~i:.l~oit.IJ~lftl• We share this information with you so that you will be assureq,.,,fl, . ing this topic. Also. no action has been available on campus and a forum or approached the project with as much rigor as survey ~esearch d~mands with the implemented by the school to inform stu­ panel· should be set up to answer ques­ hope that our data would have representative m_ea~mg for this ~ampus. dents of the risks involved. tions for students "said the student. For this report, we will share with you some statistics already denved from our Many people are unaware of the symp­ With many misconceptions and fears computer run of frequencies. Ensuing reports will share with you hypotheses as toms of AIDS. The.major symptom is an about AIDS around, the importance of they test out and finally, by sometime in the spring, we hope to present an illness, such as a cold. which continually . increasing awareness is evident. Students gets worse. should be concerned not only with the There is no evidence that AIDS is possibility of AIDS on campus. but also spread by casual contact. Studies have in their communities. Any students wish­ -'The second purp.ose was to focus on those suppor­ proven that the disease is spread by sex­ ing to obtain more information on AIDS tive or positive aspects of campus llfe that would ual contact, contaminated needles and may do so by contacting local hospitals, reasonably predict student success ... ' blood transfusions. The American Red. physicians or· Centers for Disease Control. executive summary to you and the Alumni Association including recommenda­ tions derived from the data analysis. Concurrent with this column in the Com­ ment we wil1 be supplying additional information to our funding source, the Alumni Ass~ciation, in the form of computer printouts and -reports similar to this· one. We welcome all your input as we continue with the process. You are all so intimately involved with thf' experience of campus life that you will provide Scholarship· for richer anecdotal data than w~ could possibly elicit on any instrument. · Now for the statistical picture that emerges from the frequencies. But first a awarded caution.. All. data is reported in aggregate so that no one· respondent can be ~ identified; Only .Dr. Fitzpatrick has a master list, which at this point no longer is On Thursday, October 10, Nancy used since assigned ID numbers are employed in the data analysis. The master Collins was awarded a $500 scho­ list is kept loc~ed up and, as is often the case, will be destroyed at the completion larship by APlCS (American Pro­ .of the study. Confidentiality and anonymity, as you all know, must'be preserved · duction and Inventory Contro\ in' such studies so that valid responses are reasonably assured. ·Society.) The scholarship was pres- The Statistics -· ,. ented to Nancy by Steve Be-It, South Five hundred seventy-five (575) survey forms Were mailed to students ran­ Shore Chapter President of domly selected from the undergraduate and graduate population of the school. APICS. Nancy Collins is the treas­ Two hundreq forty-three (243) usable su~vey forms were returned for a 42% urer of Student Chapter of AP I CS. Nancy Collins (above) is an return rate. If you substract those forms returned marked .. address unknown" APICS is a relatively new club· the response rate of forms received is about 45%. Respondents ranged from active member of the BSC com~ on campus. It was formed last 18-.53 years of age with a mean age of respondents of 21 .. Sixty-three percent semester (March, '85). The club is munity. She has participated in (63%) of respondents are female and 37%: male. 73.7% are single, 0.4% separ­ concerned with production .and ated, 20.2% married .. Seventy-one percent (71 %) of respondents report full time many campus orgaf)izations, such inventory topics as well as going on status as students. Freshmen constitute 21% Qf the sample, sophomores 19%, local plant tours and . regional as the SG'A; ·the Cheerleaders, juniors 2 I%, seniors 22% and graduate students 15% which we infer to reflect the APICS meetings. A $500 scholar­ initial randomizatfon of respondents into the sample. A percentage ofall majors APICS, Phi Pi Delta, SAMS, and ship will sponsored each year by be on campus are represented with the highest percentages derived from political the· South Shore API CS· Chapter was recently nominated for home­ science (33%) and management science (14%). 54.7% of the respondents are and eligibility is limited to Student commuters. Seventy-eight percent (78%) of the sample reports at least part time coming queen. APICS members only. Anyone employment. Reported hours worked per week range from 0 (22%) - 52 hrs. interested in joining the Club should (.4%). Ninety eight percent (98%) of the sample were enrolled in 6 or less courses. ·attend a meeting, all of which are Sixty-seven percent (67%) of the respondents report no participation in student held Thursd~y at 11 :00 in LIO. a living, p. 14 Monday, October 21, 1985 The Comment 7

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Help Wanted: Someone with a station Help Wanted: Students interested in For Sale: 1977 Ford Granada with 6 Room for Rent: One-half of double room wagon, van, or pickup truck to help move reading to or recording textbooks for cylinder, tinted glass, AM/ FM cassette with other girl. Brand new furnished belongings (milk crates and boxes) from print handicapped students should con­ with equalizer. Good condition, cost apartment. Heat, hot water, dectricity Bridgewater to Webster, Mass. (about I tact the Veterans/Disabled Student Ser­ $I ,300 also Technics 20 watt reciever for included. Eat-in kitchen. refrigerator, l / 2 hrs, highway). Will pay for gas and vices Office in Boyden Hall (across from $80. Call at 767-3616. stove, etc. A JO minute walk to classes. pay is negotiable, call Donna at-697-1836 Student Services) in person or by calling Call 697-92 13. or leave a message at ECLC, Tillinghast 697-1208. This is a paid position. For Sale: 1977 Honda Civic,runs well, ext. 2278. excellent body, 30 MPG and needs Help Wanted: Waitre% wanted for days exhaust work. Makes a great commuter from 9:00 to 2:00 at Larry's Restaurant Service Offered: Term papers, reports car, $650 or best offer cal\ Steve at 384- ca\\ at 697-9570. Help Wanted: Sleep over babysitter and resumes typed. Fast accurate service. 2056. 11 ,!itjd from I l :OOA.m. to 8:30 a.mi,.f;all Pick-up and delivery available. Call 1'or Sale: A 19~3 VT 500 A:SCO"l motor­ a er I :~a p.m. a! J't I~~- Karen at 822-5003. For Sale: Convertible sofa with built in ·ycle, in excellent condition' alfarounC.r . queen size mattress. Also a large chest on Jnly used 6 months. $1200. ($2400 new). chest bureau in a oak finish and a hand Call at 697-29 I I. crafted bookcase. Excellent condition. Call anytime at 584-0622. Help Wanted: $60.00 Per hundred paid PRE-HALLOWEEN for remailing. letters from home! ·send WEDNESDAY Help Wanted: Student to do paint strip self-addressed, SIGNING stamped envelope for OCTOBER 30th and sanding on porch. Salary negotiable, information,/ application. · Associates, contact Dwight Cook in the Admissions Box 95-B. Roselle. NJ 07203. HAUNT§ MAGAZINE Office, Tilly at 697-1237. Talentscouts: Exceptional students Come, meet the people behind these spine-snapping stories. Talk with them about Help Wanted:Babysitter wanted for an 8 sought for new co. pilot program for 15 their ma.ca.bre plots, their twisted minds. Have your copies aufogra.pked. year old child in the Norwell area from 6 hours per week. Exceptional income! a.m.-8: 15 a.m. and from 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Essential to have strong interpersonal Meet Professor Mike Hurley (BSC English Dept. ), Mon-Fri. author of "Vameleon" and "Doi Song Chet". Mature. reliable person inter­ abilities, good. comminication skills and ested in a long term position call at 871- ability to make personnel evaluations. If 0876 after 5:30 p.rh. you feel you have these skills, write to iiijjiiiil~~fiii_iiiiii~~ ALSO: (6-9 p.m.) * President, Polaris Ent. Corp., Independ­ ....~1-.: For Rent:Available Oct. 1st. Housing for ence Ave., Quincy, Ma. 02169 . Joe Cherkes, publisher 2 female students. Different locations, Rick Sardinha, art director within walking distance of BSC. Rent R. W. Arruda, "Lonely is the Night" $175 and $200 per month, all utilities and "Who's Afraid?" included. For more info call Tom 697- Pierre Comtois, "14 Garden Grove" and "Survivors" ·8637. Hugh Danielson, "The Blue Man" and "Ball of Fluff" HELP Joseph Doherty, Jr., "Finger Annie" · Needed: Part-time gymnastic instructor Sam Gafford, "Machina Ex" for schools in Acton/Norwood. Call 769- and "The Last Bus" ·WANTED Brian Huff, "Mommy" 6150 or 369-9034 ask for Tom. * Scheduled to attend. Part-Time Position Copies of HAUNTS, nos. 2 and 3, are available at the bookstore now. Issue no. 1 and limited copies of For Sale: Is it true you can buy jeeps for Available for coUege nos. 2 and three will be available during the signing. $44 through the U.S. government? Get student to represent SUPPLY IS UMITED. the facts today! Call 1-312-742-l 142 ext. Be prepared. Don't show up empty-handed. 5932-A. travel company on Autographed copies may become collector's items. 1 campus • Earn Opportunity: $10-$360 Weekly I up mail­ commission, free ing circulars! No quotas! Sincerely inter­ travel and work COLLEGE BOOKSTORE, STUDENT UNION ested rush self-addressed envelope: Success, PO Box 470CEG, Woodstock, experience. BRIDGEWATER STA TE COLLEGE IL 60098. CONTACT: Help wanted: Weekend live in house par­ .Beachcomber Tours, Inc. October 50, 1985 ent position available. 1-2 Weekends per 13%5 Millersport Hgwy. 3-9 p.m. month. Excell. salary. Working e:x:per. Williamsville, N.Y.1U21 w I adolescents preferred but not imperi­ (716) 632-3723 tive. Hours Fri. 3:00-Sat. 6:00 pm. Con­ tact Chamberlain School, PO Box 778, Middleboro, 02346, Attn. Carol. 8 · The Comment Monday, October 21, 1985

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ACROSS 119 Myself 46 Negation 120 Skin of fruit 4 7 Simpleton 121 Prophetesses 49 Lifeless 1 Hurry 124 Undergarment 51 Zodiac sigr.i 6 Strike 126 Doom 52 Wading birds 10 Athletic group 127 Alight 53 Bard 14 Fall into disuse 128 Hunting dog 54 Mast 19 Parts remaining 130 Jump 56 Liked better 21 Weight of India 132 Mother of Castor 59 Carry 22 Falls into error and Pollux 60 Conflagration 23 Unproductive 133 Rage 61 Dry 24 Brooks 134 Fruit seed 63 Played leading 26 Flower 135 Walk role Le menu du 28 Foretoken 137 Halt 65 Skidded 29 Siamese native 139 Hawaiian wreath 67 Commercials 30 Dispatched 140 Contest 69 Guido's low note Chateau de Tille 32 Goddess of 141 Expenses 70 Stammers vegetation 143 Seasoning 33 Workman 72 Blemishes 145 River. in Spain Cheese Omdet Oam Chowder Clam Chowder 34 Stalemate 74 Article 146 "The Cotton 76 Tellurium Waffles Taoos Roast Beef 35 Misdemeanors M chicken nuuets Fried Fish

40 Diminish 79 Bright star 41 Retained 150 Causes 83 Stitch 152 42 Requirement Substances 85 Closed securely 44 Peeling 153 Separate 86 Among Scrambl~ egs Cream of Mushroom Mushroom Soup Macaroni and Cheese 46 Soil 154 Short jacket 87 Wan Pancakes w/ Bacon soup Chicken cutlet 47 Ordinary French 156 Catkins 88 Genus of maples T BLT Sandwich Ftsh Sticks French Fries brandy 157 Place for combat 89 Equally Beans Mixed Vegetables 48 Foray 158 War god 90 Tolled Spinach Corn 50 Poisonous 159 Transaction 91 Chemical 52 Female student 160 Out of date compound Corn Chowder 53 Postscript: abbr. DOWN 92 Mideastorg. Cheese Omelet Corn Chowder Baked Manicotti 55 Leak through 93 Withstand French Toast Shippard's Pie London Broil 57 Overhead rail 94 Exists Sloppy Joe 1 Vast throngs w Mixed Vegetables 58 Baseball team 96 Clayey earth Italian Green Beans 2 Reach Corn 59 Walked on 97 Small valley 3 Member of Potato Bar 60 Note of scale 100 Sign on door 62 Harvest goddess Order of the 102 Tidings Mystic Shrin.e 64 Sailors 105 Hereditary factor Tomato·Soup 4 Golf mound Scrambled egs Tomato Soup 66 Cooled la\ a 109 Legal document Cheese Pizza Baked Chicken 5 Periods of time Pancakes w/Syrup 68 Prefix: twice 112 Actress Chinese. Chow Mein Hamburg 6 Saint: abbr. 69 Mountains of Hayworth x Chili Con Carne French Fries Europe 7 Tenriis stroke 113 Conveyed Fried Rice Cauliflower 8 Fish sauce .~· French cut green beam. 70 Evergreen tree 114 Stop Mixed Vegetable 9 Elaborate 71 Dines 116 Permits · exhibition 73 Florida city 118 Cravats 10 Doctrine Clam Chowder Clam Chowder 75 Climbing palm 120 Diffuse Cheeie Omelet Seafood Platter 11 Goddess of Tuna Melts 77 Hindu garment 121 Rational Waffles Onion Rings discord Open face roast beef 78 Snares 122 Colonizes F Cheese Pizza 12 Macaw sandwich 80 Locates 123 Deposits Gum Beans 13 Manuscript: Mashed Potatoes 81 October brew 125 Sponsors Carrots abbr. Broccoli w /Cheese sauce 82 Sheltered 126 Anirnal's·tactile 14 Fat of swine organ 84 Stirred up 15 Skill Beef Noodle Soup 127 Tibetan prie$t Beef ~foodie soup 86 Declare Eggs to order Pork Cutlet 16 Sham 129. Hind part f"15h French Toast Stuffed Shells 87 Mate 17 Pertaining to old 131 Tips Hot Pastrami .s Mashed Potatoes 89 Simian age 132 South American Wax beans 18 Finished Potato Gems Zuchini 92 Preen animal Peas 95 Handle with skill 20 Merganser 133 Male sheeps 98 Tennis scores 23 Part .of skeleton 134 Stations 99 Gets up 25 Break suddenly 136 Entreaty Chicken Noodle soup Chicken Noodle $oup 27 Beginning _EQi to older 101 Injury 138 Armed band Meatball sub Cheese Ravioli 28 Gasp for breath . Waffles 103 Malay canoe 140 Festive Turkey sandwich Chicken Cutlet 31 Igneous rock s Potatoes 104 Conducted 141 Solicitude hipped 'potatoei 105 Secluded valley 33 Male deer 142 Bristle Mixed vegetables Com Green Beam 106 Near 36 Oceans 144 Pound down 107 Bone 38 Woody plant 147 Prohibit 108 Traced 40 Alcholic 148 Vehicle 110 Sodium chloride beverage 149 The sun 11"' Teutonic deity 41 Hastened 151 Ocean 112 Stem 43 Food program 153 Father 113 Winter vehicle 45 Land 155 Compass point 115 Negative prefix s·urrounded by 117 Reproa~h water Monday, October 21, 1985 The· comment'· g·"· Announcements

comment to hold meeting The Comment Will be holding its regular meeting on Tuesdays at 11:00 in our Ski office next to the bookstore. We're a friendly group of people who are willing to train you as writers, photographers, production assistants and much more! We Mount Snow, Vermont look forward to seeing you there!

Thinking about phflosopny for $15 per day. Looking for answers? So are we. The Philosophy Club wants you. It's not just a Purchase a MOUNT SNOW 6~ PAC for $90 and job, it's a thought. Meetings every Wednesday at 3:00 in Rm. 301 Tillinghast. enjoy six days of big mountain Vermont skiing on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (non,holiday) Be a Rhodes Scholar throughout the 1985,86 ski season. Why Seniors who have an interest in studying abroad after graduation may wish to conquer hills when you can challenge a mountain? Located know of two possible sources of funding: Fulbright Grants and Rhodes Scholar­ in easy to reach southern Vermont, Mount ships. Rhodes Scholarships are for study in Great Britain only, but the Fulbright Snow hoasts 12 Grants allow for graduate work in a wide range of countries in Europe, South ., lifts (a summit gon, America, Africa, and the Orient. Both programs require applicants to demon­ '"· dola, 5 triple chairs, 6 strate substantial academic achievement, knowledge of a foreign language double chairs), 57 trails, (where appropriate), and a clear notion of the program of study or research t<' he 1700 vertical feet and undertaken. As applicants for both grants are due late in October, prospective 80% snowmaking. applicants should begin assembling materials immediately. Application forms Purchase a 6,PAC at and further information are available from Dr. Charles Nickerson, Rhodes/ Ful­ the Season Pass bright Program Advisor, Tillinghast 312 (ex. 2283). Office with a valid college picture LO. The Concerned about AIDS? 6,PAC is non,transferahle. Counseling and blood screening services for individuals concerned about expo­ sure to the virus associated with AIDS. For more information about this free confidential service sponsored by the Department of Public Health and Coun­ seling Services, Inc., call: (617) 522-4090. ~ount enolU Weekdays 9am to 5pm. Outside VERMONT Boston call coJlect. For more Mount Snow Ski Resort information call Mount Snow, Vermont 053 56 Bad eating habits? (802)464-8501. Do you have a friend, roommate or know of someone who seems to have bad For the latest ski eating habits? Do you suspect she may be heading towards anorexia or bulimia? report call (802)464-2151. A fellow BSC student of yours, who is a recovering bulimic, knows and under­ stands many of the problems you are going through and would like to share her exper~ence with you and her approach to recovery. Meet with her Thursdays at I I :00 m the seminar room of the Union. Or call Mrs Flaherty in Health Services (697-1252) or Janet (697-1521) after 8:30 pm. Internships available Scholarships available The U.S. Department of State will sponsor a number of internships under which The Scho~arship .Research Institute of Washin~ton, D.C. is offering three $1000 a limited number of highly qualified college and university junior, senior and scho_larsh1ps. This represents their third annual offering. Applicants must be graduate students have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of Ameri­ fullt1me undergraduates with a minimum QPA of 2.0. Decisions wi\\ be based on can foreign affairs. These ineerrn.hips are on\y open to current\)' enro\\ed stu­ dents who arc taking at \ea>.\. one-ha.\\ academicperform_a'.lce, lea~~.=--~hip abilities, and college and community activi- , c>\ a 'l:u\\-\\rrH: ac-.\.<.\o.::n-.1.<.: 'N<.Y<\<.\oa<.\. °'"""d 'Who will be returning to complete their education e or the Spring 1986 semester.The deadline for applications is immed.iatel)l.,upoo.ter.miuaQ.tiQll QI; ~ 1 ,,,;~ their intern~hips. December 16, 1985. Applications can be received by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications for the 1986 Summer Scholarsip Research Institute Intern Program is November I. Applications received after the deadline cannot PO Box 50157 be accepted. Work~Study Internship applications for all other semesters or Washington, DC· 20004 quarters during the academic year should pe submitted at least six months prior to the st:;irt o(the internship. The lengthy (ldvanc~time required i.s emmtial in order to perform required is security chec){.s on the applicants. . · Alcohol group planned Persons interested in applying for internships or desiring additional information should write directly to the Intern Coordinator; The Alcohol Support group has been rescheduled. It will meet on Tuesday U.S. Department of State, P.O. Box 12209, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia, evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Counseling Center, Grove Street Building. 22209, or teiepJione, (703) 235-9375 or (703) 235-9376. Single parents group to meet Law forum planned The Counseling Center would like to announce that a support group for single If your considering law school, then you won't want to parents will meet on Wednesdays at I 1:00 in the Counseling Center, Grove miss the upcoming Law School Forum. It's excellent for all prospective students. Street Building. If you can't make it at this time but would like to participate, call The free one and a half Dr. Duhaime at 691331. day forum will offer you many opportunities so don't miss it. Friday, November I. IO a.m. -8 p.m. and Saturday, November 2, IO a.m. -3 p.m. at the Boston Park BAIRS goln' canoln' Plaza Hotel and Towers. 50 Park Plaza, Boston, Mass. The B.A.l.R.S. Club is sponsoring a Canoe trip, Sunday, Oct. 27, 1985. Bus Geography lectures announced leaves Gym at 10:00 a.m., cost is $5.00. For more information see Mike Storey. The Earth Sciences and Geography Club of BSC present George Lewis of Boston Unversity, "The Historical Geography of New England Granite on Wednesday, October 23, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. Peter Fletcher of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, "Soil Types and Soil Mapping fo Massachusetts" will be . presented on Wednesday, November 6, 1985 at7;30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Conant Science Building room S309 and refreshments will be served at EARN 7:00 p.m. There is no admission charge and everyone is welcome. MONEY Psych club to tour VA On Tuesday October 22, 1985 the Psychology Club will be going on a tour of the FOR Brockton V.A. Hospital from 1 -2:30 p.m. by car pool from Burrill Ave at 12:30.

COLLEGE Psyched for a bake off LOADERS& On Wednesday October 23, 1985 the Psychology Club will be having a bake sale UNLOADERS from 8:00. a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Burrill Ave Lobby. $8/hr •PART-TIME EVENINGS & EARLY MORNING HOURS Weight control group founded The We offer steady employment, Counseling Center is planning to begin a group for students interested in paid vacations and health learning how to control their weight. An organizational meeting will be held benefits. Interviews will be held Tues., Oct. 22 at I 0:00 a.m. in the every Monday. lpm-4pm Counseling Center Grove Street Building. If you can't make it at this time but would like to participate, call Ellen Holtzman at 697-1331. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE ~ 200 Oak Hill Way More announcements next page Brockton, MA 02403 l':quul Opportunity ~mplo~·t•r F1•111al1· '.\tale \"t-tl•t·an,.: 10 The Comment Monday, October 21, 1985

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MassPIRG wants you! MASSPRING?. MASS PRIG?. MASSPIG? What are you talking about. We are MASSPIRG, Massachusetts Public Interest Research group, the acid rain division. This year our initiative campaign entails petitioning for such issues as: a cap 0n acid rain, a Citizens Utility Board, mail-in voter registration, and the cleanup of hazardous waste. We need your support! Come to a MASSPIRG meeting Tuesday or Thrusday at 11:00 a.m. Or join a petitioning crew - Wednes­ days and Thursdays at 3:00 (The MASSPIRG office is just beyond the Raths­ keller in the Student Union).

Earn $4.00 per hour Positions are avadable for qualified students to work as tutors on campus. Earn extra money while helping fellow students to be successful in their courses. Tutors are needed in: Accounting. Biology Chemistry, Computer Science. Eng­ lish. Foreign Language. History, Mathematics, Physical Education, psychol­ ogy, and Sociology. Pick up your application NOW!!! Inter~sted students A Positive Point should contact the PROGRESS/OUTREACH Office in the Grove Street Building for more details. About Breast Cancer. Graduate fair to be held Now we can see it before you can feel it. When it's no bigger than The Career Planning & Placement Office will be holding a Graduate School Fair the dot on this page. . fnt Seniors, Juniors, and others who are planning on or considering graduate And when it's 903 curable. With the best chance of saving work. Institutions will be here from the 6 New England states and represent a die breast. wide variety of programs including: Law, Divinity, Education, Business, The trick is catching it early. And that's exactly what a Optometry, Art, Arts & Sciences, plus others. Details are:DA Y & .DATE: mammogram can do. Wednesday, November 6, 1985, TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,LOCATION: A mammogram is a simplex-ray that's simply the best news yet Student Union Bldg. - Ballroom. for detecting breast cancer. And saving lives. If you're over 35, ask your doctor about mammography. Muslc competition founded The 34th annual Broadcast Music.Inc. Awards to Student Composers competi- tion will award $15.000 to young composers. Prizes vary from $500 to $2,500 Give yourself the chance of a lifetime: and are awarded at the discretion of the final judging panel. There are no Ii:i1itations as to instrumentation. stylistic consideration or length of work AMERICAN submitted. The deadline for entering the 1985-1986 competition will be Febru­ CANCER ary 18. 1986 and contestants must be under 26 years of age on December 3 I, ~• SOCIETY® 1985. Official rules and entry blanks for the 1985-86 competition are available This space contributed as a public service. from the Director. BMI Awards to Student Composers. 320 West 57th Street, New York. NY 10019. Trustees ~egal questions answered tour

p ease ee ree to contact ona . a ge, sq., . . . ega ounse e1 eF~ at the S.G .A. office on Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. .) or at his and the various triples in question. Dedham office at 326-2424. No appointment is necessary. In addition, all college The Trustees were very pleased with clubs. organizations and groups are invited and encouraged to contact Attorney the facilities. Trustee Carol Furr com­ Hadge if they would like a discussion or short seminar on an area oflaw which is mented "I was pleasantly surprised and it Let the professionals at of interest to their members. was not what I had anticipated." Eve­ ryone was pleased with the job that the Words in Process,lnc. staff is doing. Student Trustee Kevin expedite your special Dwyer said ••1 feel that the staff is doing a Cttlna study available bang-up job under potentially volatile projects Students interested in studying in China, as part of the exchange program situations, and I stress the word poten­ with Shanxi University and Bridgewater Stat'e College, should obtain informa­ tially. Speculating on the future is diffi­ o Fast o Efficient tion and forms from the Office of Academic Affairs in Boyden Hall. We hope to cult at best. What we must do is keep the send 4 or 5 students to China in 1986-1987. Travel and living expenses in China students informed, and to the highest o Cost-effective will be paid as part of the exchange program. We have three students currently in egree involved, with the room selection China and Dr. Nancy Street from the Department of Speech Communication, and placement process." Theatre Arts, and Communication Disorders.. We ask that all applications be The committee's recommendations Words In Process,lnc. 41 Arlington Street submitted by November 15, 1985 and the final selection will be made by the will influence any decisions and/ or P.O. Box 2302 middle of December. If you have any questions, please contact the Office oi actions made by the Board of Trustees. Brockton.MA 02403 Academic Affairs at 697-1295. However, due to the fact that some of the Tel. 588-0144 Trustees were absent during the regular October meeting, Chairperson Furr tabled her recommendations until the November meeting.

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Dear P.J., Dear Big Sister, My parents have informed me Tell your sister that it is impor­ that after 28 years of being married, tant that she experience college life they want to get a divorce. Can you with people her age. Also make sure believe it? They have always fought, she realizes why you want her to be but I never thought it was that bad! with freshmen: you think it would_ I tried reasoning with them, but be better for her. She may get the they told me their decisions are set idea you don't want her around and and that they are sorry but they just that you're using that for an excuse. can't go on living with each other. I Make sure your sisterly n;lation­ am so confused and hurt! Marriage ship doesn't get destroyed over this! is a commitment for life a!ld they Good Luck-P.J. should have known that when they Dear P.J., got married 28 years ago. How do I read my horoscope every week. you feel about this-divorce and It may sound strange, but it seems all? that my horoscope tells the truth Sincerely, every week! Last week I read some­ Angry thing that upset me very much. My Dear Angry, horoscope told me that someone Your parents need time away close to me would become my from each other. Let them separate. enemy if I was not cautious with my Let them have the time to ask them­ actions. What should I do? Do you selves, "Should I get a divorce; think this week's message will come should I change my life?" Your par­ true? ents have to live for themselves- Signed, . not for you! I'm sure they aren't In the Stars doing it to get you upset, but some­ Dear In the Stars. times even people who love each If you can't figure out what to do other dearly need to be apart for then you really must be in the stars. awhile. Thin}( about it! Use some common sense. If they P.J. bother you that much then don't Dear P.J., read them. It's that simple! My sister is a new resident here. P ..J. She is constantly hanging around with me and my· friends. I am a senior and she's a freshman. She should be with other freshmen, not seniors! Who will she ha"ng around with when I graduate? Signed, Big Sister

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Wt~ 8S.N£Ftf"S 1"MA.1"''LL DLivlng, p. 14 R.EH.J..Y. e&d"-C.l11£ vov... organizations. Sixty-two percent (62%) of respondents come from towns/ cities of less than 30,000 population. Ninety-four percent (94%) of the population have taken only one health course--Health Science. Forty percent (40%) of commu­ ters report an interest in health promo­ tion discussion groups. Of topics requested for discussion by all res pond­ AN'P~S~ WrrMIN·•. ents, highest priorities are assigned to human sexuality, drugs in society issues, fitness and stress reduction. Only 34% of respondents define a healthy life style in multidimensional terms (holistic defini­ tion that includes phys./ psych./ emot./s­ piritual). Thirty-seven percent (37%) of the population reports severe losses in "the past 6 months" (such as death of close family member.) The state of health questions which are on a Likert scale type of response are meaningless until we develop a health state scale and will be reported once we have run reliability coefficients on the scale so constructed . . The prior statistics should not be seen as ·interpretable at any testable level yet, but wrrH TJH5 i(.INf> OF EX'C1TEM£Nr, WMQ \AJOUl-ON..,-1 do give you a kind of statistical profile of respondents. Future reports will tell you more as the data analysis proceeds. You should have some names so those of us associated with the survey's data analysis are not so elusive you can't find us to make inquiries or share informa- . , "'4l1w;::y-;,'0~il tion. Dr.. Genevieve F'itjtpatrick~· J:µ.lie --~~~~jjj'~~· a:dmte studea't} and ass iander (an undergraduate.. student) may be reached at 2054 or 2055 on cam­ pus~ Leave a message as to where and when your call should be returned and specify which of us you want to contact. We look forward to hearing from you! It is our belief that dialogue such as we -n4£N WE hope to have with all of you including respondents is the most fun of applied E:xPE~ HA!E :7\>S"r research. 2.. \,JtJ ttl>4S 1'0 SAt./TO '(ov! - /? 1 11 ~ 1 ~ "Good friends don't let CoM1c RELIEF FROM qood THE JOB HUNTING HASSLE. friends At Cumberland Farms, we realize that looking tor a job is no laughing matter. So, we've decided to put a little fun in it f0r you. smoke As the largest privately owned convenience store chain in the country, we sell the freshest products from Maine to Florida. And right now we have some fresh career opportunities cigarettes:' available for you~ ' Larry Hagman If you want to join a company that can offer stability, responsibility, flexibility and has a good sense of humor...... ' Cigarettes aren't good Our College Recruiter will be on campus on October 30 : •:• .. for your friends. Adopt a friend who smokes and ~~s!~p~~f,:::~r.e Placement Office to set up cumbePliiOd help 'em quit today. You'll both be glad tomorrow. 11Jrm11 .AMERICAN Equal Opportunity Employer M/FIHfV <~CANCERI fSOCIETY® Monday, October 21, 1985 The Comment 15 :. r·;.··i D nt: .. '.'. ' mnm nt

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Robert...... Paul Hayden April...... Patricia Hallowell Marta ...... Terri LaPierre Kathy ...... Liz Armstro·ng Larry...... Dennis Lawrence Jr. Joanne ...... Michelle L. Currie Harry ...... Eric Pegnam Sarah ...... Donna L. Bouchard Peter...... Micheal O'Connor Susan...... Bethany Barry David ...... Thomas P. Porier Film to be Jenny ...... Merrie Boyton-Cheyne Paul...... Micheal F. Hall Company shown Amy ...... Mary Anne Simmons comes together Vocal Minority ...... Jane Norton Heather Eggert , by Mona McNamara On Mon day, Octa ber 21, the M ulticul­ Diana Kuhns tural Film Series continues with Claude Lynn Jenkins The Bridgewater Theatre department Leleouche's A Man and a Woman(I966). Annette Marie Moccia will be presenting the Musical Com­ The French film is offered in conjunction Company is the story of Robert and his relationships with a dozen or so pany on October 24,25, and 26. Many .with the Maxwell Library and will be of his best friends. Its principal subject is marriage. which it treats both of the cast members are familiar faces, shown at 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. in the Dial comically, but in assition it is also about the real, essential aloneness of eac but there am many new and talented Access Lounge on the ground floor of the person and what happens to people when they try to lose that painful people as well. Suzanne M. Ramczyk library. independence in a relationship._, will be directing and Bo Decker will be Anouk Aimee and Jean-LouisTrintig­ Memorable musical numbers include: Side by Side by Side, You Could helping to choreograph the production. nant star in this. Oscar-winning love story Drive A Person Crazy, A nother Hun.dred People, and The Ladis Who This reporter has always had a love which also won the 1966 Cannes Film Lunch. for theatre and wished to find out how Festival. The movie centers on the rela­ a musical was put together. I have tionship of Jean-Louis Duroc and Anne Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim spent a great deal of time with the cast Gauthier who meet at the boarding Book by George Furth an9!h their children attend. Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince .A pproxim.a,t&l~1~1 i&Q,111iiilldiiili1- ~llii!AUnu * Their ensuing friendship gradually devel­ tions for the musical began. These were ops into a romance. Duroc is a race car p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday-- October 24, 25,26 very intense. It appeared that friends driver who competes against the strength Student Union Auditorium were vying with friends to gain roles. '"'· of Anne's memories of her husband to B.S.C. Students $4 ... 0thers $6 In an interview with Suzanne Ramc- win her love . .The story is beautifully For More Information Call 697-1321 zyk, she commented, "It was a difficult accented by its memorable musical score · decision on who was cast..;., but the and Leleouch's unusual use ofcolor. For Director: Suzanne Ramczyk quality'of talent and competition wm example, in A Man and a Woman, onl)' improve the show." She is very Leleouch uses black and white for the Designer: Arthur L. Dirks ·satisfied with the~cast. "I wanted "present" scenes contrasted with brief people who can. work well together. color inserts illustrating the strength of M i.Isic Director:, Alice Carey They are not separate people. They are Anne's personal memories. Orchestra Direct~r: Vincent Macrina a cast - an ensemble." The campus community is cordially Cnoreographers: Suzanne Ramczyk and Bo Decker When rehearsals began one day after invited to attend this visually striking, call backs (which is the last possible romantic French film. The movie is free audition for people who are asked to to the public and refreshments will be return), there was a reading of the p1ay served for the evening showing.

and the beginning of character casting Ramones began. Alice L. Carey put in long and strenuous hours helping the actors with their music. Rehearsals began at 6:30 Reviewed PI? and ended at 11,pm Monday though Thursday (approximately 20 The Ramones, at the Living Room, Prov­ hours a week). Sometimes the only idence, RI, Saturday, Oct. 12th things that were done were the music by Gerard Holmes and chore.ographing of the dance steps. Once that was ~ccomplished, working-...~,~­ The Ramones are: Johnny - guitar, Joey­ on the lives of the characters and the .· vocals, Dee Dee - bass, vocals, Richie - emergence of their personalities began. drums, vocals Terri LaPerre, who plays Marta, said, "Watching the play develop is like "Gabba Gabba watching a Christmas tree being put We accept you - one of us Although they seem ancient by today's The crowd inside the Living Room up. Each time you turn around a new Gabba Gabba standards, their first album having been Saturday night was mainly college stu­ ornament is added. And only on We accept you - one of us" released almost ten years ago, they are dents. ·A . gang of skinheads moping opening night can you get the full one of the, most electric, vicacious and around the pit began slamming whenever effect." Michael Hall, who plays the So begins one of the Ramones best­ under beard bands going. The Ramones· a song that sounded faintly hardcore character Paul and is 't member of loved songs. And one of their most truth­ have released nine albums, (including a came ·over the loudspeakers. A few Ensemble Theatre Executiv. Board, ful. If you have the eight or ten dollar Europe-only live album, It's Alive) ·and, sweaty motorcycle types passed together said, "This show is probably the best cover charge, don't mind a little sweat most recently, a single called '6Bonzo near the stagae or stood near the bar at show in a long time ... it should equal and gristle, and somehow like the iqea of Goes to Bitburg. ~Popular success, how~ the back of the club drinking. Chicago and surpass it." (This is the twenty-eight songs jammed into an hour ever, has so far eluded this band, even The Ramones stalked onto the stage general concensus of the entire cast). ahc;i a quarter's time, then you 're in. And though at the time they played small New about 12:30 to the sound of a single snare Chicago was put on two years ago and usually, once you're in, you're in for , York clubs as headliner to bands like drum playing a military march. During was one of Bridgewater's more memor­ good. Blondie and Talking Heads. the mad slash of the openin~ instrumen­ able productions. tal "Durango 95 ",and the cc. uple of songs The Comment Monday, October 21, 1985

There were a few surprises. The nor­ couple of years. They were seen at the DRamonas, p. 15 mally chic Johnny and the usually stone­ Living Room Saturday night. that followed, chaos was de minant. Eve­ faced Dee Dee both smiled at various If you haven't seen the Ramones live ryone seemed to pe rushing toward times throughout the set. Joey sang on yet, I urge you strongly to do so. Even another part of the Living Room; a few key for the entire set and didn't mumble though they're old enough to be your Arnold gives laggard slamdancers jumped into the pit his way through any of the songs. Richie's uncles, they don't act it. You're in for an and joined the fun; some folks ran drumming was evenly paced and reminis­ exciting surprise, and your support will them hell through the pit, up front. Others ran back cent of original drummer Tommy help this band get the public acclaim to the relative safety of the rear of the Ramone's style (a high compliment they've deserved all along. If you have club, surprised by the violence and tortu­ indeed!). seen them before, you'll probably go ous heat . The crowd was charming as they again regardless. Ramones' shows are Unfortunately, the Ramones settled shouted "1 2 3 4,, along with Dee Dee to like those potato chips on TV. You can't by Mark Avery into a more familiar mode after their begin every song. Johnny's feedback have just one. explosive opening. They performed intro to what was almost a medley of _Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando pretty much the same set I've been seeing "Rockaway Beach" and "Surfin' Bird" Arnold is back as another unstoppable since I first saw them about three years was a nice, unexpected touch. "l Don't strong man in his newst movie Com­ ago, replacing a few oler songs with more Care" and "Highest Trails Above" were mando. In this movie he is even more recent ones. songs not played by the Ramones for a- unstoppable than "The Terminator" armed with a powerful cinematic license. Cinematic license gives Arnold even our guest at our more power than his Mr. Universe body The Ensemble Theatre invites you to be -. or a wide variey of modern assault wea­ production of Company, the award-winning Stephen pon". Tt allowed him in Commando to Sondheim musical on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, jump out of airplanes and break several the Student Union laws without being brought to justice. October 24,25,26 at 8:00 p.m. in Cinematic license also allowed Arnold to Auditorium. take out a whole army without being crit­ ically wounded. I still enjoyed the movie a lot, after all, Sincerly, Commando is not the first movie to be Bethany Barry, filled with unbelievable situations. If you President enjoy the later James bond movies or the A-Team you can -enjoy Commando. Arnold plays ·an ex-commando in the · movie who is brought back into action when his daughter is kidnapped. He speaks more in this movie. Sometimes he Pee Wee gets a flat, really even uses whole sentences. Arnold got to re-use some of his Terminalor lines in Write for Commando. delivered in the same dead­ Pee Wee's Big Adventure pan style, such as: "Get out" and I'll be I think I've just seen the stupidest, most back." simplistic movie I've seen since Sheena of Entertaiment In Commando, Schuarzenegger's the Jungle. strange sense of humor makes the film · l realize that I may be slightly preju­ 1 funny whether you laugh with him or at diced due to the fact that I can't stand Pe~ .. h=====~~~======~~=====~~~~ii~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wee Herman. l ·wa.tehe<4f:·;:i)ifi\l1 .. ~.[Miiii ...-•'Jfll~~~~~,~~l~~·in _ F~when ov~r a1 Lettermann. once. l observed childish id1-. · 1'd kill last? .I lied." When his said· you · ocracy - just like fn the movie. joiped , partner Rae Dawn Chong (who The plot (if you can even call it that) of after being kid­ -.a-Arnold in his arrest the movie is Pee .Wee getting his bike napped and having her car stol.en oy back. The mean bully in town wants to Student Union ·Lobby Tables asks what he did with the man Arnold) buy Pee We~'s bike because it is his birth­ deadpans "l Jet him go.,~ Com­ Arnold day and daddy told him everything has a that Schwarzeneg­ mando seems to prove price. Why he wants the bicycle, I have no Monday, Oc. ober 21 a movie with les~ acting gar can do clue. l t is an atrocious red and white thing 10:00-3:00 Josten's Class rings and more violence ability, a worse accent, with streamers attached to the handleb­ 10:00-3:00 Ensemble Theatre "Company" ticket sales -.without patriot~ than Sylveste!Stallone ars and a tiger's head on the front. U nfor­ 10:00-2:00 Burns Security Recruitting as an excuse. ism tunately, Pee Wee won't sell, even for a 9:00-4:00 S.A.M.S. Credit card application was filled with Although Commando .hundred millionttilliori dollars. I wish he 9:00-4:00 Class 1988 Best Cruise ticket sales Semi-pret..-. and natural stone unbelievable situations, ·. Schwarzeneg­ had. Then I wouldn't have bad .to sit 9:00-4:00 Judy White lots jewelry gar's accent, and tendencies towards through. almost. two hours· of inane semi­ of senseless violence, his offbeat sense of Wee goes to a fortuneteller botedofo. Pee Tuesday,October 22 humor make Commando a good movie and tellS' hi1n that his who lift_s his wallet 10:00-3:00 JostenJs Class rings , to see for entertainment.It wasn't a film Pee.Wee bike is in the Alamo. We trail tO:Q0-4:00· -·Ensemble Theatre "Company" ticket sales of meaning, social satire, or greatacti­ the way there. If it through ~is antic$on. 12.:00-2:00 NatiOnal Guard Recruitting ong. It was just another movie forArnol(f oeeri for. the relief of the. other hadn't · 9:00-4:00 S.A.M.S. Credit card application to deadpan his way through. However, that Pee \Vee meets on the. tharact;fS 11 :00-2:00 Human Services Personnel recruitting I did like it, even just to hear him way, like a convict arid a bum,lwould've 9:00-4:00 Class 1988 Best Cruise ticket sales deliver his lines. shot the screen. Wednesday,October 23 What do you think about what you read? 10:00-3:00 Jostin's Class rings 10:00-4:00 Ensemble Theatre "Company" ticket sales 9:00-4:00 S.A.M.S. credit card application 9:00-4:00 Mass Pirg Best Cruise ticket sales Agree? 9:00-4:00 Class 1988 Sneakers, sweaters-fleece Disagree? 9:00 .. 4:00 Trader Fred's wear

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Another touchdown for the Bears in the Homecoming Classic called by Bridgewater's own refs. BSC dropped Nichols into the mud of Swenson Field, 30-0.

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Bridgewater team can't rest on their lau­ to Joe Humphrey. rels though as they travel north to play In other action, Western Connecticut Nekoroski, Andrews lead offense the Panthers of Plymouth State College, stayed alive in the first place spot with NH. A victory could give the the Bears a Plymouth as freshman QB Wade Miller over Nichols College in· victory. guaranteed tie for second, and a possible rushed" for 144 yards and scored two three way tie for first with Western Con­ touchdowns in a 31-17 Fighting Colon­ By sneak from seven yards out. Camarillo 's necticut and Plymouth State. The Bears ials win over the Bucanneers of Massa­ Anthony Fagen PAT was good for a· 14-0 lead. Then with will play their home finale on November chusetts Maritime in Danbury, CT. Led by the running of halfback Andy one second showing on the clock, Gary 2 against the Westfield State Owls at Curry QB Bob Barrett, shaking offlast Nekoroski, and the spirit of the faculty, Camarillo set himself up for a lunchtime Swenson Field. week's dismal performance against alumni, and students who braved the rain special. Even on a bad snap, Paul Rose The New England Football Confer­ Bridgewater (25-14 win for BSC), threw on Saturday afternoon, the Bridgewater set it up straight for Camarillo to boot it ence race heated up this past weekend for 180 yards and I TD in a 17-0 shutout Bears took the 1985 Homecoming Classic through the uprights for 3 points. As the with Plymouth State, Western Connecti­ over Western New England College in in a romp, 30-0, over New England Foot­ fans were oohing and aahing that play. cut, Curry, and Framingham State all Springfield, MA. ball Conference opponent Nichols the Bears took a break leading 17-0. College. Nichols tried to come out in the second The Bears hota second place in the New England Football The Bisons, who sat in the lower depths half, but were just dominated by the Conference. A win Saturday against Plymouth can tie them of the conference, came in hoping to be Bears offense and the "Killer B's" defense for second place in the Conference the spoilers of the red and white force throughout the entire afternoon. Bridge- ' ======~~ij,,;._' known as Peter Mazzaferro's Bridge­ water ended all hopes of a Nichols come­ earning victories. Finally, Framingham State scored a water State Bears. In the end, it was Maz­ back with a touchdown run by Andy At Castine, Maine, Joe Dudek rushed pair of first half TD's for a 12-0 Rams zaferro 's Bears who hailed .. "(And) why Nt!koroski on the second possession of for 236 yards an.d scored two TD's, sur­ victo.ry over the Owls .of Westfield State not, it was homecoming," quipped one the quuter. Streaking the length of the passir:1g the NCAA Division I I I career in Framingham. fan after the game was history. ·field from BSC's 18 from a handoff from rushing yardage mark held by Hobart's The Bears started out a 83-yard drive in starting QB Jeff Andrews, with Cama­ Rich Kowalski, id a 20-14 win over N.E. Conj. Standings - --~ the first quarter with the option play rillo hitting the point-after, Bridgewater Maine Maritime. Dudek's mark of 4,767 (something that would be in their favor maintained a 24-0 lead. yards, surpasses Kowolski's mark of W. Conn. St...... , , , .... S-l-0 throughout the afternoon), as Andy The final nail into the coffin came from 4,631 yards career rushing. Dudek, also Plymouth St., ...... , .. ,,., .. 5-1-0 Nekoroski drove straight in from the 4- a hand off by freshman quarterback Bob holding the New England mark, surpass­ BRIDGE. ST ...... ,, ...... ,~~..() yard line. Gary Camarillo's point-after Witt taken by another freshman, ing BU's Paul Lewis, is closing in the Me. Mari...... ; ...... , ...... 3-2.0 was good for a 7-0 first quarter advan­ running-back Ed Brown for the final all-Division touchdown record held by Curry ...... , . , . , ..... , . . . 3-3..() tage. An advantage that would not· be score of the day in the fourth quarter. Walter Payton (66-career). He needs just Mass. Mari...... ••.•....• ,·;·, ... 2-3:.0 relinquished throughout the rest of the Camarillo's extra point was blocked leav­ one TD to tie the mark. However Dud- Fram. St. .. , ...... , ... , , , , ...•... , ... 2-4--0 rainy, cool afternoon. ing the final, Bridgewater State 30 - ek's performance wasn't enough as QB West. St ...... •.· ..... , , , . , .•. : ••..•. , 2-4..() The first of the second quarter scores Nichols College 0. And with the victory, John Sperzel saved the victory with 53 WNEC ...... , : . , ... , . . . . . t-4--0 the Homecoming Classictitle. A 4-2 ,S,econds left in thf1 game on a ~ .. yard pass came on Jeff Andrews' quarterback Nichols •••• ,· ... ·:. ~.,~ ...'.. ' ..'. .·.: '. ".:.:." . .'. ' .. • :. '., t.~-:0 18 The Comment Monday, October 21, ~ 985 Bears Business A week full of fun at Bridgewater

By Field in field hockey action. The Lady Mike Storey Bears are now rated #9 nationally in the The football Bears poured over Curry Eastern College Athletic Conference and College. 25-14, in what was probably in the NCAA standings. their best game overall in five years. The The Lady Bears volleyball team had offense racked up 40 I total yards offense, their seven game winning streak snapped with 353 of them coming on the ground. by Eastern Nazarene (1 game to 3), but The Bears defense held the New England still went 3-2 forthe week. After sweeping Football Conference's # 1 quarterback, Fitchburg State (3-0), the Lady Bears Bob Barrett to a measly 36 yards passing dropped two to Nazarene and Worcester (3 completions, 13 attempts). BSC half­ State ( l-3, 1-3). They came back strong backs Andy Nekoroski (22 carries, 146 against Stonehill (2-0) and Merrimack yards) and Shawn Mellin (21 carries. 125 College (2-0) to raise their record to 11-7 yards, 1 TD) did most of the damage. before this past weekend's crucial Smith Defensive end Doug Barnard made the College Invitational. Veterans Christine Eastern Colleg~ Athletic Conference Thompson (Attleboro), Jannine Fagan Honor Roll for his six QB sacks and 13 (Quincy), and Mary Lynch (Brockton) t<~ckies during the game. The Bears then performed very well during the week. took the 1985 Homecoming Classic over BSC hosts a dual match with Regis Col­ the weekend. thanks in part to Neko­ lege and Assumption College tonight rowski 's third quarter 82-yard touch­ (October 21) at the Kelly Gym beginning down run. for a 30-0 romp over Nichols at 7:00 p.m. College at a rain soaked Swenson Field. In men's tennis action, the netters {See story, Sports section). BSC travels raised their record to 4-2 with convincing next week to Plymouth, N. H. to face the wins over Framingham State (7 games to Panthers and Joe Dudek at Plymouth 2) and Westfield State (7-2). With one River Canoe trip. State, then return November 2nd for match remaining {Worcester State yes­ This could be you Sunday, October 27, on the BA/RS Charles their final home game of the year against terday afternoon), the Bear netters are in photo: Mike Storey the Westfield State Owls. before their a position to capture 2nd or 3rd place in a fourth as the only :inak against Massachusetts Maritime in the Massachusetts State College Athletic being Sue Dalrymple in the #2 singles. the season and nearly Island ·came on a the 1985 Cranhen:r Bowl at Buzzards Conference depending on yesterday's Dalrymple and Sullivan in the #1 dou­ goal against Rhode Ray. MA. action. #I seed Chris Means (Hull) leads bles,the doubles pair of Amy Grzym­ penalty kick. BSC plays Framingham at 3:30 here at · The Lady Bears field hockey squad the netters with a 5- I match record. In binski and Efi Cotaspas in #2 doubles, State tommorrow continued their undefeaced season but it doubles competition, the combinations and the pair of Linda Swenson and Karen Bridgewater. action, both didn't come easy. Against Framingham of Brad Mastrangelo/ Jim Storey and Toudreau in #3 doubles. The women play Finally in cross country Codfish Invita­ State, BSC was stretched to the limit George Troupe/ Gary Patch are unde­ Pine Manor College tommorrow teams competed . in the WT Cor­ finally winning in double overtime on feated at 4-0. In women's action, the (October 22) at 3:30 p.m. tional this past weekend '$ and ure-m~i.­ strokes, 1-0. Versus Assumption ladies raisetl their record to 6-2 with vic- "Team of the· Week'' honors go to the bett taking4th in the wom~n penalty a 5th in ·t~'ifa'~~:::~7'ii!'"'o~erall .were State (8-:ll'''~liRlll t()ries against Fitchburg en ifinishing 8th. the women. ··u~ Sal've Regina (Newport, Rl.) (8-0)'."~ State (4-0), and Eastern Naza­ 10th. With the MASCAC Champion- Larson scoring 'her second goal of the only loss came against Westfield State Worcester ~ Jim Booth (Dux­ ships behind them, the men have a q~ game for the winner. Laurie Rota (Mil­ (4-5) when#! seeded player Jessica Sulli­ rene (3:...0). Forward on a tear scoring 4 goals iri meet (4 team meet) on the. road r<:>

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