Index May 2, 2001 Inside Volume 94 Issue 14 A & E...... 10, 11, 15 AUsearches for a Op/Ed ...... 2, 3 new Provost. See Features ...... 5, 8, 9, 12, 15 Fun ...... 14 what the five News ...... 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12 candidates have Playlist ...... 13 Fiat Lux Sports ...... 12, 13, 16 The Student Newspaper of Alfred University to say page 7 Senate’s first Resolution passes Avila struggles BY JENELLE SILVERS resolution is to reflect the sentiment Senate Resolution is an important A& E EDITOR of the student body regarding issues document that expresses the feeling of prejudice, hate and discrimination. of the entire Senate on a certain The resolution wording session held The session, attended by approxi- issue. These documents are extreme- by Senate on Monday April 16 to mately 30 students, lasted nearly ly influential, because they represent draft a document was both an inspir- two-and-a-half hours. … a major concern of the Senate. The ing example of cooperation and com- Student Senate President Liz passage of a resolution … will carry promise and a testament to the lack Reina began by thanking those in great weight with the University’s of involvement of the student body in attendance, proceeding to explain administration.” campus policy. The purpose of the exactly what a resolution is: “A After an explanation by Reina of PHOTO BY JASON PILARZ the resolution format Edisa Weeks and Homer Avila at AU in January. and a review of the original motion pro- BY JUDY TSANG posed by Students EDITOR IN CHIEF Acting For Equality (SAFE), which called An amazing and inspirational dancer to Alfred for a “zero tolerance of University cannot dance anymore. blatant acts of hate and Homer Avila was diagnosed with cancer last discrimination” on the month. According to his partner in Avila/Weeks basis of “gender, age, Dance, Edisa Weeks, in a recent e-mail, Avila has a class, ethnicity, reli- large malignant tumor in his groin that has grown gion, sexual orientation into his right pelvic bone and the surrounding mus- or the plethora of other cles. differences,” the ses- The New York City-based dancer and choreogra- sion assumed an open pher that graced the C.D. Smith Theatre stage this discussion format. past January was originally faced with two options. Discussion revolved Avila could have amputated the leg or tried to save around major issues of the limb but still have to remove a large section his defining what SAFE hip the top of his femur and other muscles in the and others recognized groin area. the problem to be, and Unfortunately, the spread of the cancer was so how to best address quick, that Avila was left with no choice but to that problem. amputate his leg. His right leg has been amputated Dissention over the from the hip down. degree of culpability While Avila/Weeks Dance performed their resi- for violence stemming dency here at AU in January, dancers working with from hate and prejudice the company saw that something was seriously PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND as opposed to violence bothering Avila already. Judge Jay Spike gets taken down during the Mud Olympics on Hot Dog Day stemming from any “We knew he was injured [while he was here],” SEE RESOLUTION, PAGE 3 SEE AVILA, PAGE 6 Mascot.com seeks to improve campus communication BY CHARLIE CASPARIUS It is now based privately in tures to the student body. First ping” is the main idea of Mascot This start page uses profile WEB MANAGER Cambridge, Mass. and is funded and foremost it is completely Network’s Web site, there are data that you provide the first by a number of high revenue tailored to the school. relatively few features that time you use the site, to send Something new is coming to companies including Arts The Web site contains the they offer. However, they are you pertinent information. At campus next semester. There is Alliance, Patricof & Co Alfred logo, the Alfred colors, consolidated in a one-stop easy- the top of the page are the a new way for current students Ventures Inc., Direct Equality and all news and information is to-read-and-access format. announcements that range from and faculty alike to come Partners I, L.P., Bonsai Capital specific to Alfred University The first feature that Mascot administrative announcements together in this new age of Partners and Hollinger Digital students. boasts is a personalized start to group announcements. The information technology. That Inc. The biggest point that page. Each student has their groups will be discussed later. way is mascotnetwork.com. On April 26 there was a live Kennedy made was that the own personal login and pass- These announcements are Mascot Network was born in demonstration of the Web site Mascot Web site integrates the word, so their information is much like the e-mails we 1998 as a college-specific Web software that will launch for the school’s Web site with the easy only accessible by them. SEE MASCOT.COM, PAGE 6 site to college-specific material. fall semester of 2001. After a “one-stop shopping” conve- The idea behind the web-based short Power Point presentation nience of the Mascot page. company was to increase com- by the Account Executive The site is operates off of the munication between all levels of Maribeth Kennedy, there was Mascot servers, so if Alfred has membership at a University: an online demonstration about a technology problem, Mascot’s the administration, the stu- the site and the features that site will still be active and avail- dents and the faculty. One main they offer. able. purpose of this was to strength- Unfortunately, only a mere Also, the site will be pre- en campus community even six people showed up to the pre- loaded with public information, more so than it is now. sentation, representing both so even if you do not use the Mascot Network now sup- libraries, the counseling center, site, you will still be able to sign plies its service to 100 institu- ITS and one member of the stu- in and get information that is tions. Mascot boasts that it is dent body. pertinent to you. the leading software of its kind. Mascot offers a variety of fea- While the “one-stop shop- Djerassi bridges gap of science, society BY CATHERINE KEVETT expansion of a gulf between the ence-in-fiction always is. COPY MANAGER culture of scientists and the rest of It is just as important to show the world. people how scientists do their stud- Carl Djerassi is known as the “I am interested in reaching the ies as it is to say what they do. He “father of the birth-control pill” for general public who generally joked that scientists do not teach a good reason. He headed the syn- couldn’t care less about chem- students “how to become a scien- thesis of the first effective oral con- istry,” Djerassi said. tist. That is really accomplished traceptive in 1951. Djerassi tries to close the gap through a form of osmosis.” Djerassi was the speaker for the between scientists and lay people Djerassi said he uses his fiction third annual Samuel R. Scholes, Jr. through writing books and plays. in a didactic manner: “to teach, Lecture on April 17 in Nevins He makes the distinction between instruct and amuse.” Theater. classic science fiction and his own His novels have one overriding Called “Noble Science and genre of science-in-fiction. While theme; they all study the role of Nobel Lust: Disclosing Tribal science fiction doesn’t have to be modern women in the male-domi- PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND Secrets,” his talk focused on the true or plausible, Djerassi’s sci- SEE DJERASSI, PAGE 4 HDD offered up this young visitor more sweets than he can handle. May 2, 2001 Editorial — Page 2 Fiat Lux Fiat Lux COLUMN George: Don’t Random closing thoughts ... BY JAY WEISBERGER sport got slighted this year. name to the proper spelling. EDITOR EMERITUS • Wouldn’t it be fun if some • Who is speaking at gradua- enterprising student came up tion? Anyone? Is it open-mic? anger the dragon Little things that run with an Alfred Pub Crawl and Actually, that would be kinda through my mind as I made up T-shirts? Sure, there neat. Last week, Vice President Dick Cheney renewed the U.S. commitment reflect on Alfred: are only three places to go, but • Our alma mater starts to a “One China” policy. • This Provost search it would be fun. Especially this “Nestled away mid the Empire Sounds great in theory, but let’s look at the actions that have sur- has made me realize week. State hills.” Alfred University rounded this comment. that no one knows what the • Now that Joe Gow is leaving, is on a hill, not in the middle of First, in a yearly review of arms sales to Taiwan, President George W. Provost does. I have asked sev- will another professor take the one. Let Captain Caveman live Bush approved the largest sale to the island in over a decade. eral people and received several responsibility of teaching the in the hill. Also, our esteemed ruler spouted out this gem: he stated that the U.S. answers. From what I can tell, Pop Music class? I have fond • One thing is clear: Major will do “whatever it takes” to defend Taiwan should China attack. this job has the most broad job memories of that one. Should be League Snood could make Whoa, back that train up there, George. description in academia. a Gen. Ed. Requirement. money. At this point, let’s do a quick review of Sino-U.S.-Taiwan relations. • Has anyone else realized that • Why is there no senior trip? • On top of the heating plant The “One China” policy is the current official diplomatic stance of the there is no train station in We have a senior class small building, there is a big orange United States on the issue of China. It holds that both Taiwan and Tibet Alfred Station? enough that this sort of thing alarm-type light. Sometimes, it are part of China; the U.S. has no official diplomatic relations with • North Main Street starts at could fly. goes on. Does this mean the Taiwan. Church Street. South Main • Have any of your friends at missiles are coming? In 1949, Chinese nationals fled to Taiwan after the Communist Party Street starts at Saxon Drive other schools gone “What?” • Powell Dining Hall should be seized control on mainland China. To the mainland, Taiwan is considered and West University. This when you tell them we have a expanded by putting an “upper a “renegade provine” and has said it would invade if the island declares leaves the “downtown” part of thing called Hot Dog Day? deck” along the perimeter of independence. Kinda like the the state of the U.S. in the Civil War times. Alfred in limbo, neither north Imagine what they must think the main dining area. This In 1979, Jimmy Carter and friends cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan to or south. Weird. when they hear that, before you would make for more space in appease the mainland. In order to let the island down easily, the U.S. • There is a very, very limited tell them what it’s really about. the dining hall and offer amaz- agreed to provide defenses to Taiwan. number of people on campus • What’s the over/under on the ing strategic possibilities for a Since then, there have been annual arms sales to Taiwan. Bush’s sale who remember what it was like number of days from graduation food fight. this year is a significant one, along with a pledge of actual U.S. defense if to have Binns-Merrill Hall open. all the trees will be out in • I miss the high school “Senior needed. Seriously, many students know Alfred? I think Vegas has set it Superlatives.” Here, we could China is not amused. of Binns as the home of the AU at 2.5. Anybody want in on this do a much more risque version The mainland refers to the current U.S. disparity between policy and Construction Department. action? for the college level, though, practice as “strategic ambiguity.” Imagine next year when people • OK, once and for all: it’s I’m going to let your imagina- “Rampant stupidity” would also be a valid description. see it’s a real building. “ALLEGHENY.” None of this tion run with possible cate- Such actions on the part of the U.S. have raised tensions so high, that •How come the women’s “gany” stuff at the end. gories. minor incidents could escalate into major conflicts. Take the recent spy lacrosse team wasn’t up for the Everyone from outside of this • All in all, Alfred is not such a plane incident (another diplomatic gem from Shrub). female athletic Alfie Award? area knows this is wrong. How bad place, and I’m going to miss At this point, we must ask: why is our interest in Taiwan so great? Volleyball and skiing are about we let “pop” and “sucker” it. ❍ Basically, George II is promising a full scale war with China over a small deserving, but it seems a spring go if we change our county’s island that shouldn’t really concern us. Sidekick Dick offered a qualifier to the One China policy: that a U.S. COLUMN presence is necessary to keep the peace. A little full of ourselves there, boys? China has made it quite clear that they don’t want us around. They Third party providers threaten refer to Bush’s recent comments as “wild,” and warn that military aid is a violation of the Taiwan Relations Act. BY CHARLIE CASPARIUS Alfred Web site, which should news from the Fiat Lux, press China’s comments have been termed a kind of diplomatic reminder to WEB MANAGER be able to be fixed with a few releases and those wonderful e- the U.S. to back off. At least one nation in this fiasco has some class. simple coding changes. mails that we get every once in Beijing has also stated that public opinion in the U.S. is against I don’t know about the rest of Mascot has a few nice fea- awhile. deployment of forces to Taiwan. you, but frankly I am tired of all tures like the personalized I think our campus has good China is being very patient with us, and it probably won’t put up with these third party places coming group messages, but for all communication. The problem is our games much longer. in and taking over our campus. those students who never check that ideas between certain To employ an analogy, imagine if Great Britain sent significant mili- We all know that the cafeteria their email, I would not expect groups clash. tary aid to the Confederacy in the Civil War. All hell would have broken food is a little less then heaven- them to sit down and take time Mascot Networks is not going loose. ly, and do not even get me start- out of their day that they really to solve any problems we have The current situation has the same potential, except that this time, ed on the laundry; 90 dollars, do not have to fill out a profile now — if it does not create any the powers that be just might be dumb enough to get the U.S. and five laundry cards later, I for an off-campus Web site. of its own — it will just be one embroiled. still have only gotten 2 loads of Sure the site is secure, but so more thing on the already full Could the U.S. beat China in a war? Hopefully, but let’s not even try to wash done. are hundreds of other sites that plate of students and faculty find out. Mascot Networks is another get hacked into and have infor- here at Alfred University. China is not Iraq or the Balkans. Military action with them would be third party that is going to mation stolen. Although I am ranting that a full-scale war. They don’t want us meddling in their affairs, and aren’t alienate the functions of our Not only is the process time we do not need this site and it going to put up with U.S. arrogance much longer. school from our students. consuming, but it also requires will not help the students, it is The U.S. would be wise to let the dragon lie in peace. ❍ The Mascot page boasts a lot every person, students, faculty inevitably coming. The site will of neat ideas. It wants to be a and administration to use it for be live in the fall; and because it Correction: An article in the April 18, 2001 edition of the Fiat Lux one-stop shopping Web site for the site to be 100 percent suc- is coming, I urge everyone who stated that $800 was raised from last year’s Hot Dog Day. In fact, Alfred University students. cessful. is reading this column to try it $800 was raised for each of eight charities, bringing the total While all the information is A lot of people complain out, take some time, make it raised from last year’s Hot Dog Day to $6,400. The Fiat would like there, you just have to know about ITS and the Web site, but work. Let’s make this a positive to apologize for the error. how to find it. I do not really think that is a experience for Alfred. Maybe you’re not web savvy, problem; I can always find what What am I saying? I think and not absolutely sure where I need on the site, and of course Chris Benoit of the World Fiat Lux to go when you want to find there is not information on the Wrestling Federation said it information. 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GUEST COLUMN GUEST COLUMN Dance program influences AU “Weakest Link” is weak BY D.J. HAMPTON who can be a part of the dance pro- Behind the scenes of all this BY MARGARET HONTI What does “The Weakest GUEST COLUMNIST gram. growth and development is GUEST COLUMNIST Link” have? Well, it would Dancing is an excellent outlet Professor Susan Roebuck, who never have me, that’s for sure. Webster’s Dictionary defines “to for people caught in an emotional virtually single-handedly revived This past week, NBC But it does have me watching, dance” as, “to move or seem to bind. Taking a dance class, working the dance minor nine years ago, launched its latest and that may be the catch. move up and down or about in a on an improvised dance composi- and who has been the inspiration attempt to achieve Often times you find yourself quick or lively manner.” tion are all great ways for people to and driving force for all the stu- high ratings. “The saying, “Yeah, I could do that.” What hundreds of Alfred get in contact with their deepest dents who pass through the pro- Weakest Link” sucked Or “I would love to go on that University students have discov- selves and are often profoundly gram. With her departure, we are in thousands of people as they show.” ered through the University’s helpful for people in traumatic sit- suddenly reminded of the luxury of watched the themes from But not this one. I found dance program, however, is that uations to confront them. In the having a full-time dance professor “Survivor” and “Who Wants to myself saying, “You would have dance encompasses so much more past, the health center has sug- at our fingertips. be a Millionaire” come together to be an idiot to want to take than movements in “a quick or gested students participate in It is imperative that we keep the to create an exciting show ready that host’s flack. You don’t even lively manner.” Dance is an expres- dance as a means of expressing dance program growing and devel- to take America by storm. get a parting gift. Just public sion, an outlet, a hobby, a pastime, their suppressed feelings. oping. It would be tragic for the The show kept me on the edge humiliation as you leave the a passion. The dance program is one of the university to abandon such an of my seat answering questions, stage. But that could be what The AU dance program has cap- few truly multicultural programs important part of student life, cursing at the host for being so the audience in Britain likes so tured the heart and interest of open to students. This year alone, experience, and education. We rude and wondering why any- much about the show. You aren’t those who would never have from the weeklong residency of hope that the University feels the one would want to be a partici- the one being humiliated. You thought to dance, those who were Avila/Weeks Dance to the Spring same way and is eager and willing pant. are the one laughing. afraid to dance and those who have Concert, it has drawn diverse stu- to continue to support the high The show is fast-paced, the As for the future of the show, always loved to dance. Both the dents together in a celebration of level of achievement of the stu- host is far from courteous, the I’m not sure. More than likely program in general and AU Dance the human spirit in ways that can- dents of the dance program by con- contestants are ready to give the novelty will wear off within Theatre (the performing body run not be copied by other disciplines. tinuing to support a full-time, each other the boot, and the a few weeks, and the hype will almost entirely by students, per- Let’s face it, dance is not just for tenure-track professor of dance to scoring is unforgiving. There is all be over. Right now these forming works choreographed the dancer; it is for all of us — ensure the growth and prosperity no Regis and no Vanna White. types of reality/game shows almost entirely by students) have dancer and audience. The AU of the dance program. And that’s what makes the show tend to be the trend in TV, but involved students — both male Dance Theatre concert this past different. In order for a reali- that’s all they are, trends. And and female — from every possible spring presented itself to four sold- Editor’s Note: This letter was cir- ty/game show to survive more as much fun as “The Weakest discipline in the university: art, out audiences. It is one of the very culated among AU students seek- than one season now, the cre- Link” may be, the host may engineering, theater, communica- few performances presented by ing support; over 300 students ator must come up with an ele- soon be eating her own words tion studies — the list goes on and the University that sells out so signed the letter. ment that makes the show and find herself saying, “We are on. There are no restrictions as to quickly. unique. the weakest show. Goodbye.” ❍

GUEST COLUMN The excesses of Hot Dog Day leave damage in their wake BY KRIS STACHOWIAK parking lot. Still a little groggy, I the only solution this person had I realized that I was not listing off ably had something to do with it. GUEST COLUMNIST got dressed and went to the park- was to grab a golf club and smash my enemies, but in fact the presi- Am I still mad over what hap- ing lot. There I saw something I in the window. dents of the United States, just pened? Despite the light-hearted- This past Hot Dog Day was sup- really wish I hadn’t. I immediately went into my like I learned back in middle ness of this column, yes I am. posed to be my best one yet. I My car. With a huge hole in the newly found crime-solver person- school. Whatever happened to the good was an emcee for the parade. I back window. ality. I’ve seen enough “Law & See ma, I did leam something in old days of vandalism when you got to announce the hot dog eat- Needless to say, I was not Order” re-runs on A & E that I school. wrote something crude on the ing contest. I saw some good amused. Why would someone sin- figured I should be able to not I learned two very important glass? Or toilet papered the bands at the bandstand. I ate hot gle out my car and break it? only solve the crime, but also take things that night. I can remember entire car? Options that suck dogs and got to talk with a lot of Maybe it was my parking job. I the person to court and win the the 42 presidents in order and I when they happen to you, but at alumni. I even told someone that was a little too close to the right trial. I searched the premises, can’t solve crimes. I guess I have least they don’t cost you any this was by far the best Hot Dog line. Or maybe it was the new and found a golf club by the front to watch more “Law & Order.” money. Day I had ever been a part of. Pennsylvania license plate I just of my car. Going back to the original prob- I would ask that anyone that Then I got the phone call. put on my car. They are extreme- Next I tried to figure out who lem, why did someone feel the has any knowledge of the crime At 4 a.m. I was awakened by ly ugly. Or maybe there are peo- had done this. On the TV show need to smash in my back wind- please contact the Alfred Police the harsh ring of my roommate’s ple out there who have started a the victim always has a list of ene- shield? Did it have something to at 587-8877. Oh, and next year at phone. I didn’t catch all of what Toyota Camry hate group. I’ll mies that could have done it. So I do with the fact that it was Hot Hot Dog Day, take it easy. Enjoy the other person was saying check the Internet on that one. went through my list of enemies. Dog Day and a lot of people had the day for what it is. A fun time being that I was still half asleep. Whatever it was, my car appar- George Washington, John Adams, been drinking since early that that doesn’t have to end with the What I did get out of it was that I ently offended someone so much Thomas Jefferson, James morning? I don’t know for sure, senseless destruction of someone should go to the Ford Street by sitting in the parking lot that Madison ... it was about there that but my guess would be that prob- else’s personal property. ❍

cation of the terms, pointing out “extremely productive,” and …Resolution that “prejudice is a thought; that the resolution “addressed THE STUDENT SENATE discrimination is an action.” the concerns raised by SAFE CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Just when it appeared that and other students on campus.” OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY hope for reaching a consensus He also added, “if it didn’t, other motivation threatened to was vanishing with each pass- those students should have DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: divert attention from the objec- ing minute, Reina breached the been here.” tive of the evening — to walk impasse by issuing the impera- The attendance of the session away with a mutually satisfying tive, “If you want something, was a drastic drop from that of WHEREAS, we respect the right to individ- resolution to present to Senate. write it down.” the initial forum. Bynum com- ual liberty and support diversity of all kinds Heated debate continued This command proved cat- mented on this phenomenon, on this campus; and over the degree of specificity alytic and soon several individu- “I’m not sure what it says, but appropriate for such a resolu- als had scrawled rough resolu- it says something.” tion — some calling for a clause tions on scraps of paper, which When the resolution was put WHEREAS, in the spirit of protecting the to list explicitly the categories were submitted to Reina, who to a vote in the Senate, there rights of all individuals; protected under the resolution, then read them aloud. were none opposed and a few others favoring a more general The final resolution repre- abstentions, with the over- wording. sents a draft of resolutions sub- whelming majority supporting THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Paul Bynum, SAFE commit- mitted by Junior Charles the resolution. ❍ Student Senate of Alfred University that we tee member, said, “The one [cat- Robinson and Senior Paul find unacceptable actions of violence, harass- egory] we leave out, that would Kahan. ment, or discrimination perpetrated by indi- [cause problems] in the end.” Vice President for Student viduals or groups on any other individual for Debate over the terminology Affairs Jerry Brody spoke up at any reason; “prejudice” and “discrimina- the end of the session: “You’ve Fiat Lux tion” ended with Bynum and come to an amazing compro- Dan Napolitano, director of stu- mise.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such acts dent activities, offering clarifi- Bynum felt the session was will stand our strongest condemnation. May 2, 2001 News — Page 4 Fiat Lux Senior students’ work honored BY JASON PILARZ Emilie Hardman was the next MANAGING EDITOR senior to present. First, she spoke WOMEN’S about her work so far. She served The final Women’s Studies STUDIES as assistant to the Director of Roundtable of the semester gave ROUNDTABLE Women’s Studies Susan three senior students an opportu- Morehouse and edited the nity to present their work Friday, Alphadelphian, the newsletter of April 20 in the Knight Club. the women’s studies program. She This is a “once a year opportuni- noted that she has done eco-femi- ORLDNOTES ty to highlight graduating women’s nist work with People for the W studies minors,” said Karen women from various popular Ethical Treatment of Animals, the Local: Porter, professor of sociology. media. Nearly all, including most Primate Freedom Tour and the LOCAL Three graduating students, males, believed the pictures to be National Campaign to Save the Residence halls close for all students except graduating seniors on Mandy Nourse, Emilie Hardman negative. Environment. Wednesday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Students who need to stay on campus and an anonymous presenter, each Nourse eventually presented Hardman then explained the for other reasons will be relocated. spoke for ten minutes about their this project at a national confer- work she did for her thesis, “Oh • Spring commencement will be held Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m in work in the field of women’s stud- ence. Bondage, Up Yours!” The work the McLane Center. ies. The next presentation featured was a content analysis of under- •Last Thursday, Dr. Candace Sorensen spoke on body image and Nourse spoke first about intern- an anonymous speaker. This pre- ground punk albums, looking for eating disorders. ships and research she has done. senter was a member of the Alfred themes of gender and politics. The talk, sponsored by SHAC and the Crandall Health Center, She has completed an internship Guerilla Girls and wore a gorilla Her thesis is the “first quantita- was held in Nevins Theater and was titled “Life in Balance: Body at ACCORD, working with vic- mask to conceal her identity. Three tive study of punk rock,” said Image, Self Worth and Eating Patterns.” tims of domestic violence. others, also in masks, accompanied Hardman. During the course of It was “interesting to work with her. her study, she analyzed 250 albums NATIONAL them and hear their stories,” The presenter spoke about the on 150 different variables. National: Nourse said. formation of the Guerilla Girls and Overall, Hardman said that she Charles Andrew Williams, who gained notoriety in March after he Working as a victims’ advocate the work they have accomplished was attempting to study the killed two students at his high school, will be charged as an adult a in the courts also served as an on the AU campus. “nature of rejection of the main- judge ruled Friday. “intense and rewarding experi- The purpose of the group is to stream” found in punk music. The judge rejected the defense’s challenge to Proposition 21, a ence,” she commented. encourage public discussion of She noted that she embraced recent California law that requires juveniles to be charged as adults Last summer, Nourse worked at issues by posting anonymous fliers. the tension that naturally exists for certain serious crimes. Planned Parenthood in Albany. The reason for being anonymous is between a systematic analysis and Williams, 15, pleaded innocent to two counts of murder and 26 The highlights included working two-fold. First is to avoid possible the nature of punk music. other charges stemming from the March 5 attack at Santana High on voter registration, lobbying the repercussions; and second to pro- Following the three presenta- School. State Senate, educating the public vide a public forum, rather than a tions, audience members were • U.S. security forces detained 13 people last week during protests on Planned Parenthood’s services one-on-one debate, according to allowed to ask questions of the at the Navy bombing range on Vieques Island in Puerto Rico. and compiling a national turnover the speaker. speakers. Next, the Abigail Allen The bombing practice involved the use of inert bombs that the survey for the organization. The group’s first poster was Award was presented to Pamela Navy said would not explode. Academically, Nourse complet- campus-wide, and targeted the Strother, ’91. The range has been used by the Navy since 1941, but has seen ed an independent study with announced closing of the Sexual The award is named after protests since a civilian security guard was killed by an errant Professor of Political Science Assault Victims’ Advocacy Abigail Allen, one of AU’s found- bomb two years ago. Laura Greyson, on the politics of Program. ing mothers and a supporter of co- Puerto Rico tried to obtain an injunction, but was rejected by abortion, a class Greyson taught in Later posters were placed pri- education. U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler. Florida before coming to AU. marily in Harder Hall, and focused Strother was a Track II major, Nourse also worked on a project on gender issues within the School women’s studies minor and co- INTERNATIONAL to determine how popular images of Art and Design. founded the Women’s Issues of women affected women’s atti- The speaker discussed backlash Coalition while at AU, and is now Dr. Ronald Shemenski was in Chile last Friday after being rescued tudes about their bodies. received by the Guerilla Girls, pri- the executive director of the from the South Pole research station where he worked. The goal, said Nourse, was to marily having posters ripped National Society of Gay and An attack of pancreatitis forced Shemenski to cut short his see “how women viewed women in down. Lesbian Journalists. planned yearlong stay after only six months. the media,” and how this standard She said that the backlash To end the roundtable, Porter A difficult rescue was necessitated after Shemenski fell ill. He affected self-esteem. “shows a small knowledge of femi- conducted a brief ceremony to rec- will travel from Chile to the United States for treatment. A questionnaire asked for nism,” and that the group’s goal is ognize the three graduating Ethiopia late last week had asked Sudan to turn over five suspect- respondents’ opinions on their own a wider questioning of the status seniors. ❍ ed hijackers after a peaceful capture. body after seeing the images of quo by the AU community. Four men and one woman had hijacked the plane, with 51 pas- sengers and crew, and forced it to fly to Sudan. Half-joking and half-serious, because they follow the scientific Friday morning, officials from Sudan and the Red Cross …Djerassi Djerassi sticks up for the need for method but are still subject to convinced the hijackers to surrender peacefully. An Ethiopian offi- Viagra. “If you can’t get it up, you human folly. The recognition by cial cited an extradition treaty with Sudan with his plea for the CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE can’t get it in.” one’s peers is the push in this field return of the suspected hijackers. nated fields of science where he Djerassi addressed these con- to be the first in publishing says the rules were “written cerns and many others in his fic- research and theories. endocrinologically with only one tion. Even though he writes about It is also this great recognition hormone: testosterone.” science in fiction, he makes several that causes other scientists to Djerassi questioned if the distinctions between science and “gloat” when one needs to retract DOG BYTES women who are succeeding and literature. First, someone could his or her research due to errors. Discover the Diamond Difference! breaking into the upper echelon of arguably be a successful writer Djerassi warned that this kind of Premium pet foods without the the science fields are doing so without knowing the works of “ambition is both the fuel and poi- premium price. because they have testosterone Shakespeare. However, someone son” in the science field. themselves or if they are bringing could not do chemistry without In science, you also can’t use dia- estrogen into the culture. first studying the “Shakespeare of logue in your reports. Djerassi said Are you paying too much for your He said the overwhelming chemistry.” that “dialogue is a much more premium pet food? testosterone in these fields is the He explained that research in human way of explaining things.” reason for the invention of the science could not work without This is how Djerassi got into writ- birth-control pill for women and trust. Yet, “skepticism in science is ing plays, because plays are essen- Home Delivery service — Viagra for men. Women often healthy,” Djerassi noted. tially pure dialogue. Delivered right to your pet’s door! argue with Djerassi, asking, Most scientists suffer from a “I am willing to use any method “where are the pills for men?” sort of dissociative disorder, to get people into the theaters to look at science,” Djerassi admitted. 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As advisor to Last week’s Senate meeting fea- about Senate business and to take Ernest Enke, professor accountancy, and the stu- Alfred’s international students, she has helped tured a presentation from time when going through impor- dents of his business and personal taxes class were many of them do their tax returns over the past few Mascot.com, a student portal that tant matters. honored last week by the Internal Revenue Service years. will debut at AU in the fall. The President Liz Reina closed the for their volunteer work assisting members of our “Mid-April is a critical point during the academic portal will serve as a communica- last meeting of the semester, local community with their income tax returns. year for most students, and they need to concen- tion platform, directory and calen- thanking everyone for a good fin- Enke, who initiated the IRS’s Volunteer trate their efforts on their school work,” said dar of events. ish to the year and looking for- Individual Taxpayer Assistance Program (VITA) Hollenbeck. “It is gratifying to know that I can alle- Treasurer Rachael Downey ward to a good next semester. here at Alfred University in 1975, was presented viate some of the frustration and confusion associat- stated that any outstanding bills President Charles Edmondson with a certificate by John R. Mallon, senior tax spe- ed with the process of filing income tax returns.” ❍ or receipts must be turned in by made his guest appearance to the cialist with the IRS’s Stakeholder Partnership May 8, unless other arrangements April 18 Senate meeting. With his Education and Communication division. are made. hectic first-year schedule, “For outstanding public service contributed to Vice President Matthew Edmondson apologized for not your community,” read Mallon, as he recognized Washington said that Senator having attended Senate earlier Enke for 26 years of volunteer service, “I would like Handbooks are due back by May but expressed his worry-free atti- to express my gratitude on behalf of all of the IRS.” 4. There will be a 50-cent charge tude. Mallon also recognized each of the students for one for each damaged page, up to a $10 “[AU] has the most self-reliant year of volunteer service. maximum. Also due May 4 are the student body with its own “The IRS considers its volunteers as one of our fall block party registration forms. resources,” he capped off. most valuable resources,” said Mallon. “We really Advisor Patricia Debertolis Further complimenting the appreciate the time and effort that professor Enke noted that all keys to offices or Senators, Edmondson commend- and his students put into projects like VITA.” closets are due back by May 11 ed the progress of Senate’s first Also among those recognized were Assistant Dean and that copy codes were turned resolution. of the College of Business Lori Hollenbeck and off May 1 unless prior arrange- “You are doing something that Nancy Kehl, rehabilitation specialist with the ments were made. is being done in corporate board Alleghany County Association of Retarded During new business, the rooms everyday,” he said. Citizens. Senate resolution on discrimina- Regardless, Edmondson is very Every tax season Enke volunteers his assistance tion was passed, as were all of the interested in all aspects of student to the clients of the ARC. This past year he and PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND organization budgets, which life, complaints and all. “Do not be Kehl helped with over forty tax returns, and Enke John R. Mallon from the IRS presents Nancy Kehl with added up to almost $160,000. silent,” he asked of the Senate. aided Kehl in receiving VITA certification herself. a certificate of recognition. Diana Sinton, assistant profes- “I’m too far away to know about sor of geography, appeared on student life.” behalf of a faculty committee look- Senators asked Edmondson ing at global awareness. She stat- questions regarding their con- ed that next year, a Spanish man cerns on the Senate floor. will live in the Language House, When asked about diversifying Where my cinnamon be at? serving as an advisor and also campus, Edmondson expressed teaching Spanish classes. his hopes in recruiting new faculty Another idea being considered to work on a multicultural curricu- by the committee is an alternative lum. However, he made it clear academic calendar with a short that he would not dictate this; winter term that would allow rather, he would urge this recruit- In the Fiat office, of course. study abroad. ment. ❍ May 2, 2001 News — Page 6 Fiat Lux

even her illness in her stomach: “It’s devas- …Avila tating. And my mind won’t go there … It makes me sick to my stomach.” CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE And it’s not hard to understand why Avila’s diagnosis frustrates people. Associate Professor of Dance Susan Roebuck “They have affected a lot of people. It was a reflected. “[Avila] was down at the trainers a good move to bring [Avila/Weeks Dance] here lot.” for AU to experience,” Frye praised. “[The Sophomore Nicole Frye danced with the company] inspired me and pushed me further company while they were at AU, and she was with dance and increased confidence. also not blind to the pain Avila was undergo- “I had the time of my life [dancing with the ing. company], and it was my best week ever at “I saw his pain [when he was here], but he Alfred.” pushed through it and even performed. He’s a According to Roebuck, Avila/Weeks Dance trooper,” Frye recalled. “He performed with was first brought to AU two years ago with the entire group so that the dance could be great help from past AU Dance Adjunct presented in its purest form. Instructor Lois Welk. Avila/Weeks gave a “He danced with all that cancer in him and showing of Seat of Dreams in progress. it hurts me but I’m thankful … to see and Roebuck borrowed a University van and work with him at his peak.” drove out to Corning to pick up the company. In her e-mail, Weeks said that Avila was Roebuck described their visit to AU as “God- scheduled to go in for surgery on April 12. It sent.” Lucky AU students received the is going to take Avila six months to a year to opportunity to see the finished product fully recover. recently. Frye’s first reaction to her discovery of This strong-willed dance team doesn’t Avila’s diagnosis was tears. “I was sick to my seem to see too many obstacles in their way, stomach,” Frye said. “It’s frustrating [to though. “Homer’s situation doesn’t stop us know that] a dancer can just one day not be from creating. It shifts how we work, but he PHOTO BY PATRICK BOYLE able to dance.” is a fighter and a dreamer so we continue,” Students received the opportunity to take rides in helicopters last week, courtesy Roebuck echoed the same frustration, and Weeks wrote. ❍ of the U.S. Marines Corps.

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Questions Why are you interested in In regards to the First What are your thoughts AU suffers from a region- working as a Provost at a Amendment, have you on grade inflation? What How do you feel the al reputation. Would you, small school, like Alfred contemplated the limita- do you think should be College of Liberal Arts and how would you, pro- University, as opposed to tions of free speech for done to improve grade and Science plays a role mote AU to the larger a larger school? college media? inflation at AU? in the University? world? Candidates

“That’s a complicated ques- “Faculty need to talk about “I am a true believer that “First, have an invitational “I have always liked small tion, because we don’t want it as a topic in small groups, LAS is an important com- art show--the art school is Dr. Janet R. Reohr colleges. Alfred University bad publicity. However, in different ways. It would ponenent of a real educa- popular. We could have dis- Vice President for is a big place considering there is a First be to ensure expectations, tion. There’s so much plays at art galleries. We Academic Affairs at how much it offers. People Amendment, and it is not lower grades. Even if change in career paths that could also have a conference Marymount College, don’t feel as lost here as important. An advisor people get the same letter learning ways to think and on teaching or the arts; New York they would at a larger insti- should help but not see arti- grade, it is a different repre- analyze enables you to be a there are not a lot of good tution.” cles at all, and sources sentation of their work.” life-long learner and keeps higher education teaching should be carefully quoted.” you current.” conferences.”

"The higher administrators “I have to encourage faculty in a big school ... removes "I’m a strong supporter of to demand more of “It is essential to an under- “AU has very good Dr. Michael Mezey the person from contact the First Amendment. I can students. Not all classes graduate degree. I don’t students, strong applica- Dean of College of with students and faculty. I imagine reading things that should have a normal distri- think that any institution tions. But not diverse stu- Liberal Arts and came into higher education would upset me, but I can- bution grade. Every stu- can be strong with just a dent body. With national Sciences at for that [interaction with not suppress [the media]. dent can succeed and do specialized program, like and international visibility, DePaul University, students and faculty] and The price of censorship is well in the course. What ceramic engineering. LAS is competition will increase Illinios that [big schools] wouldn’t usually higher than print- concerns me is that faculty important for everybody...” and make people know be for me." ing.” don’t demand more of stu- about AU.” dents.”

“My initial experience was “I am a firm believer and “Let’s figure out what the “Don’t sell yourself short … “Part of it is getting the Dr. David C. Glenn- at a small school, and I supporter of the First problem is first … by asking the LAS is also known for word out. AU is already Lewin value my education there Amendment here at my ‘What is the nature of this its quality education. My doing several and many Dean of Fairmount very much. To me, size institution, especially in the problem?’ before attempt- impression is that the stu- good things, and we have to College of Liberal Arts doesn’t make much of a dif- Liberal Arts College. I am ing to solve it. If needed, we dent that studies in the let it be known. But getting and Sciences at Wichita ference. It is the quality of extremely supportive of can put forth the research Liberal Arts school gets a the word out has changed State University, Kansas the education, and the chal- free speech … maybe even necessary to see if grade good education and reputa- drastically recently. We lenges and operations are radically so." inflation exists at AU or tion.” must pay attention to the important.” not.” markets to address.”

“The minimal size, minimal “The University cannot scale … is what I know, “Students are supposed to have a high business and “The challenge to create a Dr. David what I’ve done, and what I learn the craft of journalism "Faculty must have stan- engineering program with- strong national reputation is Szczerbacki want. It’s easier to nurture and explore the limits of dards and stick to it. The out a liberal arts education – to be very good regionally Dean of College of a community at a smaller their First Amendment provost has to be the major it’s a package. LAS is the and project that out. One is Business at Alfred school. This environment is rights. … The media is a academic voice. Perhaps fundamental piece to AU a means to the end. By University, New York more supportive, and it is good learning vehicle and raise the bar, but you must and can stand on its own using regional initiatives, the environment I want to you cannot censor people’s identify the bar first.” legs. The provost acts as AU can develop in broader be in.” ability to learn.” referee to budget ways.” resources.” “In my experience, I believe “I do not believe free “We should be discussing “AU, from what I can dis- the possibilities for building speech should be limited the purpose and value of cern, has a wonderful story a learning community, unless there is a clear and grades with faculty and stu- “This is like saying ‘how do to tell and is, in my opinion, Dr. Daniel J. Julius touching people's lives, present danger involved … dents before debating I feel about the circulatory an excellent school. But I Associate Vice President engaging in the educative It would be my hope that whether or not there is a system in a human body.’ would not presume to begin for Academic Affairs at process, transmitting val- those responsible for the problem at Alfred. I would Without a properly func- to promote AU to the public University of San ues, and enjoying the colle- college media would exer- also like to review some tioning system, the organi- without achieving consen- Francisco, California giate experience are often cise discretion before writ- comparative evidence zation dies.” sus from the AU communi- greater at a smaller school ing or speaking in a manner before coming to the conclu- ty on what it is about Alfred than at a larger institution.” which may offend people.” sion that it is a problem.” they want to promote.”

VILLAGE OF ALFRED SPRING CLEAN-UP DAYS May 7-8, 2001 The Village of Alfred will hold Spring clean-up days May 7-8, 2001 for VILLAGE OF ALFRED residents. 2 dumpsters will be available on Reynolds Street at the Village Shop: Heritage Antiques One for white goods One for other large items No pick up is available. Call Jim McNulty at 587-9163 with ques- May 2, 2001 Hot Dog Day — Page 8 Fiat Lux 2001: A Hot Dog Day Odyssey Another successful Hot Dog Day thrills Alfred BY ASHLEY BRENON fair and a parade. board instruments in a spoof The Ice Cream Bash, usually This year’s charities include FEATURES EDITOR Among the most popular marching band. held in Davis Gym, was in the Genesee Valley Habitat for attractions were the parade, the Mud Olympics, one of the tra- Alfred Fire Hall this year. Humanity, Mothers Against The village of Alfred consumed Mud Olympics, the Ferris wheel ditional Hot Dog Day events, Shakima McCants, chair of the Drunk Driving (MADD) of about 30 cases of hot dogs in the and the Ice Cream Bash. went better than ever this year. Ice Cream Bash, expected Wellsville, Alfred and Alfred spirit of having a good time and Close to 30 organizations Teams played volleyball and about 40 people. At least 80 Station fire departments, raising money for charity at the from both campuses and the tug-of-war in mud nearly knee attended. “There were not Interface Volunteer 30th Annual Hot Dog Day on community participated in the deep. An obstacle course includ- enough chairs,” said Pidcoe. Caregivers, Literacy Saturday, April 21. parade this year. ed a belly crawl and walking a The Ferris Wheel, a new Volunteers of America and the “It is the biggest community “It was much bigger than slippery balance beam. Last addition to this year’s Hot Dog Southern Tier Campfire service event of the year,” said ever before,” said senior and year there was a problem with Day was a hit and will definitely Council. In order to be chosen, Chrissy Nyman, a senior and executive chair Lauren Pidcoe. sharp rocks in the mud. be included again next year, each organization submitted an one of three executive chairs for President Charles “The mud was perfect,” said said Brelvi. application explaining how they the event. Edmondson and his wife, Laura Aminah Brelvi, junior and exec- The events raised $6,400 last contribute to the Alfred cam- The planning begins in Greyson acted as grand mar- utive chair. year. Organizers expect to have puses and community. November. Advisors from shals. There was a karate The Mud Puppies team was raised about the same this year, “Just being able to stand on Alfred University and Alfred demonstration and a Pirate awarded with t-shirts for win- said Nyman. Although, they the steps of Carnegie and see State College, executive board Theater skit. The award for ning the most events. won’t know the exact amount to two campuses and a community members and committee chairs most enthusiasm and creativity Two changes to last year’s be given to charities until after together enjoying themselves is coordinate refreshments, rides, went to Alfred State College’s events worked out better than all of the bills have been paid, the ultimate reward,” said a carnival, an arts and crafts Greek Senate for playing card- expected. she said. Pidcoe. ❍

PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND The Alfred Station Volunteer Fire Company marches in the annual Hot Dog Day parade. Alfred University organiza- tions, along with Alfred State College clubs, worked along side Alfred community members for the event.

PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT Numerous musicians, such as Ellen Oakes and the Segues, performed at the Bandstand on Hot Dog Day.

PHOTO BY AMY KLEIN PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND A contestant of the annual Pine Hill Derby approaches the finish line last Junior Corinna Jablonski rides along in the parade in her colorful jester-like garb. week. The race was postponed a week due to inclement weather. Fiat Lux Hot Dog Day — Page 9 May 2, 2001 Let’s get dirty: annual Mud Olympics helps out BY WILL UELAND year’s mud-slinging games. STAFF WRITER They were the Alfred Review, Alpha Kappa Omega, Alpha The Mudpuppies played dirty to Kappa Omega Mix, Delta Zeta, take first place in the Mud Olympics this Hot Dog Day. The Getting Busy, Habitat for team had a not-so-clean sweep Humanity, the Mudpuppies and while winning every event. Theta Theta Chi. Mud Olympics “We were very excited to committee Chair Sean win,” stated Sophomore Senhouse announced the Stephanie Bliss of the events. Mudpuppies. Although it was a little cold, The Mud Olympics is a Hot the games were very high spir- Dog Day tradition. Teams com- ited, said spectator Raena pete in three events: volleyball, Kroeckel. Teams even started tug of war and an obstacle to throw their own teammates course. This year, the obstacle in the mud, just to get everyone course ended with a competitor dirty, she continued. digging through mud to find a “This is every guy’s dream hot dog. out here,” yelled one Theta sis- It was much more organized ter as her team began to wres- than previous years, Bliss com- tle in the mud during a volley- mented. ball match. ❍ PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND Nine teams competed in this Sisters of Theta Theta Chi get down and dirty at the Mud Olympics in Tucker Field on Hot Dog Day. Students compete at the annual Lip Sync contest at ASC BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND turnout,” said Melissa Prashad, Marmalade.” A constant tactic used by Beenie Man. STAFF WRITER a member of Shades of Ebony As the target of a few of Glover was picking on individual “I loved the welcome we got who hosted the event. “We had a Glover’s jokes, Prashad proved audience members. He put a pic- from the crowd,” said Desir. This year’s lip sync contest was huge crowd, the biggest I’ve she not only could sing and ture taker on the spot and then “This was my third time per- a big hit as four groups per- seen in all my years here.” dance, but that she had a sense proceeded to lie down on the forming in the lip sync contest formed in front of a packed Prashad also participated in of humor, too. Glover borrowed floor in several attempts at a at AU, and I have never enjoyed house, and comedian Tiny the contest as part of the group her feather boa, modeled it for sexy pose to make sure she got it so much.” Glover was a hilarious success. called Mocha Chocholata, who the audience and poked fun at some good pictures. Desir said he had just come “I was very pleased with the performed the song, “Lady her math skills. Glover picked on himself from playing a soccer game and almost as much he did the audi- was tired and having doubts ence, with several self-directed after he saw the other good per- fat guy jokes and pointing out formances; but once the crowd that he resembles Chef from started to get into it, he and South Park. He also got wind of Natal were wound up and ready an annual tradition at Alfred to go. State College called the naked “The crowd couldn’t have mile that was being held later been any better or helped us that night. He managed to ask any more than they did,” said almost every woman in the audi- Desir. ence if she was participating. After posing for several pic- Even though the event includ- tures with the runners up, ed both campuses, the four Glover stated that the judges groups that entered the lip sync had named Natal and Desir as contest were all from AU. With the first place winners. It came excellent performances from all as no surprise to the audience. four groups, it was a tough deci- “They were great,” said sion that rested on the judges, Kenneth Scham, an audience who were last year’s contest member and sports manage- winners. Between one group’s ment student at Alfred State comical performance to “The College. “They obviously prac- Man Song” and Mocha ticed a lot, and their routine was Chocholata’s lap dance on the really well choreographed.” judges, the audience was hyped Glover couldn’t resist round- and ready for the final act of the ing up a few last laughs and evening. closed by declaring the audience Jessica Natal and Guy-Robert at Alfred one of the best he had Desir received quite a boost performed for. The evening was from the enthusiastic audience all around fun for everyone. The as they performed to “Are You combination of Glover’s comedy That Somebody”, by Aaliyah routine and the lip sync contest PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND featuring Timbaland and Playa, was a recipe for good entertain- Guy-Robert Desir and Jessica Natal are in sync as they performed at the Lip Sync contest. and to “Mi Nuh Walla” by ment. ❍

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PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND A contestant of the hot dog eating contest stuffs as much as he could while others look on. May 2, 2001 Alfies — Page 10 Fiat Lux 007 The 7th Annual Alfie Awards

PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT Hosts Kelly Brown and Erik Werner thrill the crowd at the Seventh Annual Alfie Awards ceremony. The ceremony featured many skits and perfor- mances reflecting the James Bond movies. Many campus celebrities graced the stage to receive and present awards.

PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT

A band welcomes VIP guests to the early VIP reception in front of Harder Hall. Guests were served hors d’oeuvres and sparkling cider in plastic champagne glasses. A limo was parked out front allowing guests to walk through the limo and take pictures. Members of the Alfie Academy took turns welcoming nominees, presenters and guests.

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Winners of the Seventh Annual Danielle DiPillo (Sylvia) Soccer Cuillin SVCA (Lock-In for Make-A- Alfie Awards are indicated Danielle DiPillo (Dr. Faustus) Swimming Maura Cullen Wish) below in bold-italicized text. Nicole Frye (Dance Concert) Michael Dean Ester Poder Latino/AMA (AU for Sarah Haggett (John Brown’s Outstanding Female Athletic Doug E. Fresh Andy) Benjamin R. Link Award for Body) Team Best Radio Show Jessy Natal (De Donde?) Skiing Best Female Actor in a Outstanding Campus Spirit by Mike Campbell Emily Tucker (John Brown’s Volleyball Comedy Series an Individual Colin Kelley Body) Jaclyn DeLuca (FNL) Sheila Callahan Omar Perez Outstanding Contribution to Meghan Heyes (Mosaic) Seth Mulligan Charles Robinson Outstanding Campus Spirit by the University Community by Erica Robinson (PT) Christa Nyman Chris Sabato & Ben Lee an Organization an Academic Student Group Holly Siegel (FNL) Gretchen Schwerzler Lori Swierczek Dance Team Art Union (Art & Design) Lori Swierczek (PT) Kyle Torok ODK Psi Chi (Liberal Arts) Jenny Verbit (Mosaic) Achievement by a Fiat Lux Orientation Guides Student Managed Investment Outstanding Faculty Staff Member Saxon Sillies Fund (Business) Outstanding Male in a Contribution to Campus Life Catherine Kevett Student Senate Performing Arts Production Wes Bentz Sarah Guariglia Outstanding Staff Joe Miller (De Donde?) Joe Gow (tie) Benjamin Lee Outstanding Design in a Contribution to Campus Life Joe Miller (Dr. Faustus) Garrett McGowen Jason Pilarz Performing Arts Production Ann Baldwin Omar Perez (De Donde?) Gary Ostrower Judy Tsang Kara Midlam (Costume Design, De Nancy Banker Clinton Powell (Sylvia) Becky Prophet Jay Weisberger Donde?) Mark Cappadonia Gail Walker (tie) Hank Preston (Lighting, CSDC Staff Outstanding Participation in Achievement in Fundraising Sylvia) John Dietrich Hot Dog Day Best Student Entertainer Delta Zeta (Diamond Sale) Hank Preston (Co-lighting, Deb Ohara Delta Zeta Alfred Steppas IGC (AU for Andy) Dance Concert) Greg Slingluff Poder Latino/AMA (AU for Andy) Earl Stephens (Set Design, Outstanding Contribution to Outstanding Contribution by a Mosaic SAM/AKO (Jail-A-Thon) Sylvia) Campus Wellness Greek Organization Stairwells SVCA (Lock-in) Earl Stephens (Sound, Dr. AU Rescue Squad Delta Zeta Southside (Sleepout) Faustus) CSDC Delta Sigma Phi Best Campus Wide Event Health Fair Sigma Alpha Mu Founder’s Day (ODK) Best Male Actor in a Comedy Outstanding Events SHAC Alpha Kappa Omicron Glam Slam (Spectrum) Series Promotion Spectrum Alpha Chi Rho Health Fair Paul Bynum (Mosaic) Health Fair Lambda Chi Alpha Hip-Hop Show (SAB) Josh Chodakowsky (Friday Leadership Conference Outstanding New Leadership Conference Night Live) ODK (Founder’s Day) Organization Outstanding Community Kris Stachowiak (Friday Night Pirate Theater AU Rocks Service Contributions by a Outstanding Contribution by a Live) Spectrum (Glam Slam) College Comic Illustrators Campus Organization Student to Campus Life Kyle Torok (Pirate Theater) Firing Squad Habitat for Humanity (Spring Shakima McCants Josh Walczak (Pirate Theater) Outstanding Male Athletic IGC Break Trip) Team Emily Rotundo (Locks of Outstanding Female in a Basketball Best Outside Entertainer Love) Performing Arts Production Skiing Michael Anthony Greek Community (AU for Andy) Fiat Lux Alfies / A & E — Page 11 May 2, 2001 007 007 007 007 007 007 007 007 007 007 007 007

PHOTO BY JENNIFER KRISTIANSEN Three members of the Alfred Steppas break it down for the Alfies audience. The Alfred Steppas took home the Alfie Award for Best Student Entertainer.

PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT Junior Omar Perez accepts his Alfie Award for the Benjamin R. Link Award for Best Radio Show, but not without acknowledging Junior Jason Hendricks who was his co-host for the show. PHOTO BY JENNIFER KRISTIANSEN Host Kelly Brown does double duty with the AU Dance Team opening the Alfie Awards ceremony. McLane Center hosts the spectacular Carmina BY JENELLE SILVERS The children’s chorus, com- noble woods bloom), depicting a formed a woeful “Olum Lacus Capital University in Columbus, A& E EDITOR posed of Alfred-Almond and young girl’s flirtation, fluctuated Colueram” (Once I lived by the Ohio, played a central role. His ASHLEY BRENON Wellsville students, lent a unique between long sweeping notes and river’s tide). gestures and facial expression FEATURES EDITOR component rarely seen in college rhythmic staccato notes. The full Associate Professor of Music captivated the audience, while musical performances. In “Amor chorus created impressive vol- Luanne Crosby, as a soprano, his exquisite tone reflected There is a point at which words Volat Undique” (The god of love ume. The women filled the room normally sings in higher octaves, breadth of onstage experience. fail to capture the essence of a flies everywhere) exhibited a with a high, dreamlike pitch. but in “In Trutina” (On The first and last movement, moment, fail to articulate the professionalism, both in the qual- In “Taberna Quando Sumus” Hesitation’s balance am I sus- “O Fortuna” brought the perfor- experience of musical perfection. ity of sound and stage presence, (when we’re drinking at the tav- pended) Crosby experimented in mance full circle with a haunting Carmina Burana by Carl Orff surprising from such young musi- ern) featured men’s voices. The the lower octaves producing a fatalistic sense. The thunderous shook the walls in McLane cians. foreboding beginning gave way rich and relaxed tone. swell of the entire group of musi- Center Saturday night. The orchestra alone produced to oompah rhythm and ended Baritone Mark Baker, profes- cians resonated the four walls of Composed of 25 medieval the sound in “Tanz” (Dance). As abruptly with generous volume. sor of voice and the director of McLane, and when Lantz low- poems and songs written by the movement began, the rhythm Tenor soloist John Gill per- opera and musical theater at ered her baton, the audience monks, priests and novices, the of the plucking erupted into deafening applause, manuscript was discovered in a of the cello and and simultaneously rose to their German monastery. Motivated to bass compli- feet for an ovation that lasted leave their orders due to the cor- mented the several minutes. ruption of the church, these fluid viola and Among the most outstanding heretics made their livings as violin melody. aspects of the performance was street performers. The themes of As the strings the driving force of the rhythmic the poems address fate, love and subsided, the percussion and the layering of how men react to misfortune. flute soloist sound. From the foreboding gong The sheer magnitude of the sustained the to the subtle chime of the trian- piece required a breadth of talent melody. The gle, the percussion section domi- unparalleled by any musical timpani sup- nated as one of the most impor- endeavor in the history of the AU ported the tant musical elements. music department. Under the sound with Above all, sound on top of direction of Lisa Lantz, assistant nearly unde- sound on top of sound made the professor of music, three soloists, tectable production of Carmina Burana a double choir, a children’s chorus accents. the most spectacular musical and an orchestra enthralled the “Floret PHOTO BY ASHLEY BRENON event of the year. ❍ audience for an hour and a half. Silva” (The Carmina Burana features numerous musicians from students, faculty to the community. May 2, 2001 News / Features — Page 12 Fiat Lux Holocaust survivors educate Oreck sweeps up crowd BY BENJAMIN LAWRENCE methods of doing business and BY ALEXIS PIEKARSKY their experiences with others. one day at a time. They went STAFF WRITER took a different approach to STAFF WRITER Heddy Berliner, a Holocaust days without food, but were advertising: being nice. survivor and former resident of thankful they were still alive. The motivational lecture on Take for instance the numer- If you believe in yourself, you Alfred, talked about her experi- “It was not an easy life, but it entrepreneurial leadership enti- ous dot-com businesses that can survive anything, Holocaust ences, up until the time she died was heaven compared to a con- tled, “Building a Brand Name,” have sprouted throughout the survivors Eric and Ellen Arndt several months ago. centration camp,” said Mr. featured speaker David Oreck, U.S. economy for the past five said on April 19 at Alfred Mr. and Mrs. Arndt’s story Arndt. founder and chairman of the years, which are “mystifying University’s Howell Hall. was unusual. Unlike most peo- The war ended two and a half board of Oreck Corporation, a and confusing,” according to “You cannot prepare or ple that were in the Holocaust, years later in 1945. Mrs. Arndt company which is a leading man- Oreck. rehearse for these things,” said they did not go through concen- was getting water with her sis- ufacturer of vacuum cleaners, The dot-com industry Mr. Arndt. tration camps. They, and family ter-in-law when she found out floor machines and air purifiers. requires an abundance of com- The Arndts were brought to members, left suicide notes so the war had ended. “We knew it Oreck is an entrepreneurial puter knowledge to even locate Alfred by Hillel in honor of that people thought they were was over when we saw the legend, as well as a nationally their businesses on the World Holocaust Remembrance Day. dead. Mr. Arndt decided that Russians giving out pickles,” prominent business leader, who Wide Web, which, for most peo- The Arndts were heard about they were going to die anyway, said Mrs. Arndt. founded his company in 1963. ple, discourages them from pur- through an organization in so instead of escaping they were The minute the war was over, His speech gave a new meaning chasing their products and/or Rochester, which is connected going to hide and die where they she ran into the street and acted to the phrase, “innovative mar- services. with the Jewish Community were. ridiculous. keting.” “That’s why they are failing, Center Holocaust Speaker They hid in factories and “Having survived this I “A kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is and becoming dot bombs,” Organization, which locates houses. People felt compelled to wouldn’t have wanted to miss still a sigh, and the fundamental Oreck humorously pointed out. Holocaust survivors to share take them in. They took things it,” said Mr. Arndt. “You learn things still apply,” said Oreck. The reason for their failure is something about other people You might ask yourself what because they did not incorporate and about yourself.” this quote, taken from a song in fundamental values into their The Arndts may have lived the movie Casablanca, has to do marketing strategy; friendliness through one of the most devas- with anything related to build- is not attainable from their busi- tating periods in time, but they ing a brand name. However, this nesses, since all people are doing are survivors. Mr. and Mrs. quote contains the essence of is looking at a computer screen. Arndt were married in June marketing innovation, and it Oreck had an idea, an idea 1945, six weeks after the war does so by emphasizing the that has made him a very suc- had ended. Their wedding was truth that the fundamental cessful entrepreneur and an the first Jewish wedding after things still apply. But what are inspiration to people aspiring to the war at a Berlin synagogue. the fundamental things, or more start businesses by themselves. The Arndts seemed to be the importantly, how do they apply “Ideas are powerful,” he first for many things. In 1946, to marketing a product? explained. “They could be one they were on the first ship to The key to effective advertis- sentence long, with the power of the United States that came ing for a new product is to incor- a time bomb.” after the war. Mrs. Arndt was porate what people enjoy the He also pointed out that a pregnant at the time. The most into ads, such as friendli- brand name is nothing without Arndts say the boat ride to the ness, people smiling and being first having the idea for it. United States was amazing humorous and, most important- Having people simply recognize because food was put on the ly, sincerity. By doing just that, your brand does nothing unless table. Oreck was able to revolutionize it is perceived to be a premium Holocaust survivors, like the the marketing approaches of brand name. Arndts, speak about their expe- businesses throughout the “Take Wrigley’s chewing riences to educate. They want entire nation. gum,” he explained. “Everyone people to learn from their expe- In the 1970s, when Oreck was knows that Wrigley’s chewing riences and what they went beginning to concentrate pri- gum is popular, but would you through. Life is precious and marily on vacuum cleaner sales, buy a Wrigley’s dish washer?” should not be taken for granted, many experts told him that his If a person wants to be suc- they say. They also spoke to AU now famous eight-pound vacu- cessful, one must realize that to help us realize that hate is a um cleaner would never be prof- there are no shortcuts to tomor- horrible thing. itable. row. Oreck felt people should PHOTO BY ALISON SAVETT “We want to remind people “People associate weight with have the courage to follow his or Holocaust survivors Eric and Ellen Arndt speak at Susan Howell Hall as that the world is not full of bad performance, why don’t you put her own convictions and remind- part of Holocaust Remembrance Day. people,” said Mrs. Arndt. ❍ some lead in it?” This was a com- ed everyone that the world is mon line he heard from his peers lead by ideas. in the business world. At this Never forget that anyone can point in time, the broadcasting spot a bad idea, but not every- Doc Walker speaks about euthanasia of ads on both television and one can spot a good one, he radio was unheard of, not to pointed out. It is still safe to say BY MELINDA BAKER Later, some of her friends testi- Arguments against it include mention making them humorous that, “A kiss is still a kiss, a sigh STAFF WRITER fied that before the accident she “Thou shalt not kill,” “hope for a and entertaining. Yet he chose is still a sigh, and the fundamen- had said that if she were ever in a cure” or “miraculous recovery” not to listen to the conventional tal things still apply.” ❍ Gail Walker, professor of psychol- vegetative state, she would and concerns about the “slippery ogy, presented a seminar on med- rather die, so permission was slope.” The slippery slope in this was injured), she really showed ical euthanasia with a humorous, finally granted, said Walker. instance is when after allowing what she’s made of on the yet empathetic, tone in the last A different case was that of one person to commit euthanasia, …WLAX field.” roundtable of the semester April Elizabeth Bouvia, a sufferer of other people with different situa- DeCsipkes herself cites 19 in the Science Center. cerebral palsy. She was mentally tions, such as a person who may CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE freshman Katie Haarman as She began by telling some of aware, but miserable and unable not be terminally ill, are eventual- “[It would be] especially being a defensive catalyst all the history of medical euthanasia. to move her body. A judge ly allowed to do it as well. good at practice,” Petrillo said. along. Petrillo also got a nod as The major controversy began ordered her to be force-fed. She Walker had previously sur- “We’d be able to scrimmage being a big factor on the field. with a woman named Karen Ann petitioned further, and two years veyed various people’s opinions ourselves.” The squad might want to Quinlan. later, was granted permission to with a 30-item questionnaire. She “Coach has done a good job keep some attitudes for next Quinlan fell into a Persistent die an inactive death, which is a found that the majority of people recruiting,” deCsipkes added, year. Vegetative State (PVS) after a death by refusing to intake nutri- feel that there should be a legal hoping for a new crop of ath- “It all starts with a save,” night of drinking too much. ents. way to commit suicide. letes. Burwell said, then noting the People began to debate on Of course, most discussions Shockingly, half of the health care All players agree that next movement of the ball upfield. whether or not she should be about euthanasia end up mention- workers said that they would help year’s squad will be a different The team lives and dies allowed to die, rather than live a ing Jack Kevorkian. Walker noted a person who was suffering to die, team; however, the core of the through togetherness. life of being awake but unaware. that Kevorkian has assisted in if that was that person’s desire. team remains. “Otherwise, it won’t work,” Later came Nancy Cruzan, who over 200 suicides. Michigan took One quarter said no, and the other The team noted some play- Burwell said. had been unconscious for nearly away his medical license, but he quarter said that they wouldn’t do ers’ efforts from this season. With all this, the team will eight years (after a person is continued anyway. He even filmed it, but that they would refer the “Lindsay [was a big help] all start next season with every unconscious for over a year, he or himself performing euthanasia patient to someone who would. around the field,” Sands said. reason to do well — a nice she is unlikely to ever revive). once, and sent the tape into “60 Currently, euthanasia is legal in “Coming from last year when reversal from a year ago. ❍ She had been in an automobile Minutes.” He was tried for mur- the Netherlands, but only to citi- she couldn’t play (deCsipkes accident, and had her face in a der, and the judge found him zens with a minimum age of 12, puddle of water for over 20 min- guilty and reprimanded him for and with the consent of both the utes, explained Walker. disrespecting the law. He called patient, and his or her guardians Fiat Lux: Don’t Hurt the This was the first case to go to no witnesses in his own behalf. if under age. the Supreme Court over the Walker explained that argu- Walker then concluded with “right to die.” The Supreme ments for medical euthanasia questions from the audience. Dingbats! Court denied her parent’s plea to include the “mercy” perspective, Several people were eager to ask let her die because they didn’t the “golden rule” and the questions regarding the role that ❃ ❋ ❃ know what she would have want- “enhancement of liberty,” or religions play and specifics of the ed. “quality of life” perspective. law. ❍ Fiat Lux Playlist / Sports — Page 13 May 2, 2001

REVIEW Daft Punk offers study help BY JAY WEISBERGER This classical sound pops up PLAY EDITOR EMERITUS every now and then, especially on the spacey “Veridis Quo” later Finals Week and we’re all in on the album. some sort of trance, awaiting the The guys stop to slow things end of a blurry school year. down, too. “Nightvision” will Might as well let Daft Punk just drape itself around your help throw you into that trance. ears. A partnership of: The French duo’s second offer- “Digital Love,” a slower dance ing, Discovery, has a different track with a fun vocal track is a feel than its predecessor, standout. This just might be the Fiat Lux & Homework. The music, though, Daft Punk best 1980s song to be released will send you off just as well. Discovery this year. Tapping the same vein that For the most part, though, BY COLIN KELLEY the streets in your hip Dodge French contemporaries Air and Virgin Records beats get the spotlight. ASST. WALF MUSIC DIRECTOR Dart. Rinôçérôse do and adding in a “Crescendolls,” “Superheroes” Speaking of cruising across the unique twist is what the Daft over a positively jubilant back- and (gee, wonder what this one’s I hail from Maine, so I thought it country looking at landscapes, boys do best. ing loop. Disco at its best. about) “Harder, Better, Faster, would be nice to start this week Juno wants you to give a listen to The result is a house/techno Then the bell rings. No really, Stronger.” off with a mention of Portland’s their sonic landscapes (What album that flows. Daft Punk a bell, akin only to “Hell’s Bells” That’s a nice double-entendre own Rustic Overtones. After a four exactly is a sonic landscape? knows we don’t want the same by AC/DC. The bell starts off from these bleu-blanc-et-rouge year record label release fiasco According to my Webster’s Atlas beats over and over, and they “Aerodynamic,” a danceable boys. While the obvious is there, straight from VH1’s “Behind the of Geographic Music Metaphors, a mix it up well. groove that will please fans of the title could apply to the songs Music,” the Overtones new album, sonic landscape is similar to Opening with the sure-fire Homework extremely. on here as well. ¡Viva Nueva!, will finally grace Radiohead’s OK Computer or even “One More Time,” the disc gets The neat part of the song is The CD is well put together the shelves this summer. With Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the rolling. “One More Time” was how the last minute or so sounds and will get you through a study blaring horns and growly vocals Moon). Each track features lead omnipotent on the club scene like a baroque piece. Imagine session as well as let you party (including a guest appearance by singer Arlie Carsten’s raspy when it hit last winter. The track Bach and Moby spent a weekend up on the streets of a city near David Bowie) these modern rockers vocals drifting over a spacey gui- features vocals by Romanthony together someplace warm. you. ❍ with a brass twist will go great tar and an ethereal backdrop in a with the windows rolled down gradual and bountiful crescendo. REVIEW and the warm summer breeze in Note that the bass player is Foo your hair. Fighter Nate Mendel. All and all, If the infectious soundtrack Juno makes pleasant pop for a Ginuwine offers Life lessons from the movie O’Brother Where cloudy day on the beach, or that Art Thou has moistened your time when you get a sunburn so BY SHEREE JOHNSON Ginuwine stated, “It definite- taste for bluegrass, the folks at bad you get a rip roarin’ STAFF WRITER ly helped my writing because Smithsonian Folkways have just headache. my feelings were able to pour re-released two albums of classic Kickin’ it to the jazz piano tip Although Elgin Lumpkin, also out even more, and I was able to bluegrass that’ll be right up your this week is Fred Hersch and his known as Ginuwine, received a speak on it more. That’s why I Western Virginny valley of music. new three disc set, Songs Without paralegal degree from Prince put it on the album. Although it Start with Red Allen, generally Words. One of the jazz world’s Community College before took a long time to do, it was regarded as one of the greatest most respected pianists, Hersch’s establishing his singing career, from the heart, and it’s real. bluegrass innovators of the 1960s, newest album hits the spot. The performing is definitely his first And I [didn’t] want it to come and move on to the Country first disc features tunes written love. Next to Ginuwine’s good out as [a] single — that’s just Gentlemen’s On the Road (and by Ellington, Monk, Shorter, looks and infectious singing, his something that I did for my more). Both of these artists mix Gillespie, Mingus and other more dancing is among his best traits. Ginuwine mom and my father.” the traditional high, lonesome recent jazz contemporaries. Disc The singer’s 1996 debut The Life I would recommend this sound of bluegrass with a more two is all Cole Porter material, and album, Ginuwine: The Bachelor, album to everyone who wants to contemporary blues/folk sounds disc three is new, original pieces achieved platinum status by 550 Music experience the emotions he to give them a special place in composed by Hersch and Hersch selling more than 1.5 million went through in the making of American pop music history. The alone. copies within the U.S. and an newest album because it. albums also include a number of If smoky lounge music is more additional 500,000 worldwide. Launch.com found out that the Lumpkin had grown very far previously unreleased tracks, and your cup of latte, have yourself a The video for Ginuwine’s first “R&B star Ginuwine and rapper from his first album with his hit a glossy book that gives a com- big helping of Cousteau. This single, “Pony,” helped the suc- Sole welcomed their daughter, single, “There it is,” which talks plete discography, band history London based group features cess of his album because of the Story,” into the world during about all the responsibilities he and lots of photographs. horns (lots and lots of horns), sexually suggestive twists on the last week of March. Story took on compared to his girl- So you want to hear some crooning vocals, violins, upright Jackson’s moonwalk that caught was born just prior to the friend, and how she didn’t Ozzfest metal? Well, there is lots base and a good ole touch of Frank the attention of plenty of female release of Ginuwine’s third appreciate it. The single is cur- more Ozzfest with the latest live Sinatra mixed in with a slight bit of fans. album, The Life, which came out rently number 77 on the release, Second Stage Live. This 80’s new age. Funky, odd and The year 1999 welcomed Tuesday, April 3. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. two-disc collection has (as the unique, Cousteau has just the right Ginuwine’s second album, 100% While Story’s arrival was a He has matured from the song name implies) a number of live sound to make them a sort of cult Ginuwine, with open arms blessing, Ginuwine is still recov- “Pony,” from his first album, to cuts from the Ozzfest tour includ- status, á la Thomas Dolby. because it offered more insight ering from the loss of both his songs like “Role Play” on his ing tracks from Kittie, Queens of the While on the subject of cult into relationships than his debut parents. His 78-year-old father current album. Ginuwine also Stone Age, Coal Chamber, Soulfly oddities, linger over Danielson The Bachelor. The first album’s committed suicide and his moth- adjusted his insight on women and of course, Ozzy Osbourne him- Famile’s Fetch the Compass Kids. release, “What’s So Different,” er died shortly thereafter, both starting off with the song self. But wait, Ozzheads, there’s Truly a band only a mother could surprised listeners with deeper during the recording of The “What’s So Different” off his more! Pop Disc Two into the fami- love, Famile is the most bizarre, subject matter because he dis- Life. second album, to a song called ly computer, and you have Sega outlandish experiment of noise to honors an unfaithful woman. In Ginuwine told Launch.com “Tribute to a Woman” on his games for Mom, Dad and little sis- come tripping down the ‘pike in the song, Ginuwine asks his that he penned the song “Two current album release. ter to enjoy. Fun for the whole awhile. With vocals that sound partner if she’ll cheat on him Reasons I Cry” to deal with the The Life arouses your mind family, Ozzy style. like tortured children, and trippy, like she did with the last guy. pain of his loss, and he recently and touches your soul. The Claiming no relation to a cer- whiney instrumentation that He touched a much deeper shared with them how the album is all that and more. ❍ tain clothing retailer I may have sounds 60 percent inspired by bad and emotional level with his tragedy affected his writing. been previously employed by, smack and 40 percent inspired by Bauer’s Can’t Stop Singing will a Steven King movie marathon, teams. He is a part-time coach “But we’re lacking the funds to provide good companionship for Danielson Famile takes a truly ded- …Track that athletes on both squads wish get a good program going.” any cross-country summer break icated listener to appreciate. was full-time. Corman, who was a freshman adventures you might have up Quite honestly, their music gives CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE “Shane is a great guy, Vazzola when the teams were almost cut your sleeve. The Amsterdam me nightmares. It is good for said. “I think he’s underpaid. indefinitely, takes nothing for band, who actually say their name scaring the bejeesus out of small “Chris Sabato has been pole He’s only part-time, so he can’t granted. is linked to a Dutch slang for children, parents and neighbor- vaulting very well,” Corman really do the job he wants to do.” “Grandusky has been really chicken, push their “extreme hood dogs. added, “and Matt Redente has Grandusky has said that good as a coach and we are lucky Euro electropop” to the limits Husking Bee is fast gaining pop- recovered from his injury and becoming full-time and adding an to have him,” he said. with energetic vocals and an ularity in the pop punk genre and scored some very valuable assistant would allow him to Still, Corman feels that the eclectic choice of instruments (is with good reason. These guys points. Brad Bowden has make the AU track program top- teams can do well. that a jazz flute paired with a syn- know how to rock hard and long, jumped farther than before and notch. “Our team is very solid this thesizer I hear?). The band is and epitomize everything that Chuck Compson has been run- “The team is very optimistic. year,” he said. But he adds, “But, already tearing up Europe. Heck, pop punk should be. Wildly popu- ning over the hurdles faster, too.” We care about the sport. We’re as always, we need more ath- they won the Dutch version of the lar in Japan, Husking Bee is finding Shane Grandusky coaches the definitely into it,” Vazzola said. letes.” ❍ Grammy, and Bauer will certainly a pleasant nook right here in the tear up your rad sound system States too, what with that catchy and impress the opposite sex with hook-filled pop and all. your worldly knowledge of music See you in September kiddos.❍ Lux ... Fiat Lux ... 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BY KYLE TOROK followed Joe Gow around, taking all in his assistant deanly powers my family hadn’t been threat- In the years since, I’ve contin- CAMPUS OBSERVER any opportunity I could to listen to destroy me and my GPA. ened and I’d stopped wetting the ued doing my Joe Gow impres- to his voice and speech patterns. I got the upper hand, though, bed. Surely nothing bad could sion, among others. I dare say I, like many students, will miss I worked in private on my Gow and destroyed my GPA first. happen, and Joe Gow had forgot- he’s liked them all, but enjoyed Joe Gow. He is probably the clos- impression, chanting “bad bad Take that, Gow. ten the whole thing. his most. est thing Alfred University has whiskey” like a mantra. When For the next couple weeks, my I let my guard down for a split Perhaps the weirdest thing I to a celebrity. He’s been my advi- the big night of my first Pirate innate freshman fear and igno- second, and in that window, Gow ever encountered was when Joe sor for two years, and my friend Theater show rolled around, I rance developed into paranoia. I pounced. Gow stopped in the middle of for four. However, I have a was ready. sneaked around Academic Alley “Hey!” said a voice behind me. class to give me his impression of unique tie to Dr. Gow that many The skit concerned Fiat Lux and Seidlin Hall, trying to avoid A very familiar voice. I turned to me mimicking him. It was like students lack. It all started my reporters using a tin can to catch Dr. Gow’s wrath. I steered clear face my doom. “You’re that kid photocopying a photocopy. I can’t freshman year, way back in 1997, local can collectors, called of the carillon tower, in case he who did an impression of me.” be sure, but I think it frayed the when I joined Pirate Theater. Frumps. Instead, they nabbed happened to have a high-pow- “Uhh ... maybe?” fabric of space-time as we know The first thing Director Teresa Joe Gow as he checked his hair in ered rifle. I locked my door at “Ha ha ha, that was pretty it. Vincent said to me was, “You’re the can’s reflection. He then gave night, and pulled the covers over good. You’re even the right size,” But at the end of the day, it’s tall and skinny. Can you do a Joe the reporters the false scoop that my head, lest Gow creep in Gow laughed. that kind of goofy stuff I’ll miss Gow impression?” all the songs at his next through my window and drink “Well, it wouldn’t really do to most about Joe Gow. ❍ Is there a Mr. Perfect out there? David explores options ommend any sports supplements I’m really stuck between a rock not afraid of commitment, and senior class voted him “Best What in good conscience; they make me and a hard place. 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REVIEW Commendable concert band performs in Holmes BY JENELLE SILVERS soloists in the woodwind section, mance was evident in the musi- instead added a bizarre theatrical sional band concerts are brightly A&E EDITOR is known for showcasing the oboe cians’ physical exertion. The twist. Rather than creating a lit from beginning to end. This ASHLEY BRENON soloist. Lindsey Stanton deliv- feedback of energy from the somber emotional atmosphere, concert featured bright lighting FEATURES EDITOR ered a crisp performance of this audience only increased the the accoutrements elicited laugh- for upbeat songs and dimmer prominent solo. Her immaculate intensity. The only aspect of the ter from the audience. For lighting for slower songs. As each Edward K. Wadin made his execution was one of the high- performance that could have instance, at the beginning of the piece ended, the stage darkened debut as director of the AU lights of the evening. Smaller been improved was the obstruc- patriotic selections, flags and red, and the spotlight illuminated Concert Band at 8 p.m. Friday, solos by flute and clarinet players tion of the view. Audience mem- white and blue swags descended Perkins for his educational com- April 20 in Holmes Auditorium. throughout the piece were well bers couldn’t clearly see due to a into view above the band. Not mentary on the next piece. There were strengths and articulated. stage full of empty chairs situat- only was it thematic overkill, it Wadin was not the only new- weaknesses in both the variety of “Prelude and Allegro,” a piece ed in front of the percussionists. was visually distracting. comer to the band. Several seats music, extravagance of presenta- performed exclusively by five The overwhelming motif of Before each number, Seth were filled by high school stu- tion and quality of performance. percussionists, is different not patriotism threw off the balance Perkins presented a commentary dents and community members Of the nine pieces including the only from the pieces in the con- of the program. Because the to inform the audience about the needed to provide the correct encore, six provided a range of cert, but from orchestral pieces themes were so familiar, they background of the composer and balance for each section. styles, while the remaining three in general. Wadin explained that lacked the vitality of some of the the composition. Although these Considering this was Wadin’s were patriotic. Meaning ‘to audiences are generally accus- other pieces. Due to the lack of interludes were well written and first performance and the influx touch,’ “Toccata” by Frescobaldi tomed to hearing melody, harmo- unified nationalism on campus, flawlessly delivered, they inter- of helpers from the community, was a mixture of fast and slow ny and bass line. This was an the selections seemed inappro- rupted the flow of the concert. the performance was commend- tempos. Its melodic themes gave arrangement that lacked all priate. The lighting design was able. A great deal of talent at it a sensual quality. three of those elements but was Unconventional embellish- uncharacteristic of a band con- Alfred University ensures “Overture: Italian in Algiers” still musically enthralling. ments, though intended to cert, seemingly more appropriate growth and improvement in the by Rossini, featuring several The enthusiasm of the perfor- enhance the performance, for a play. Usually even profes- semesters to come. ❍ Artworks explore Body, Time SIFE travels to Philly BY JENELLE SILVERS sible piece. The third photo, featuring lin- BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND and Andy Glanzman, president A& E EDITOR “Marking My Journey” by ear repetition formed by a pile of STAFF WRITER and founder of Northern Lights Fenna Mandolang, with loose branches, prompts a tactile Candles. They assisted by evaluat- The BAFA student exhibition, the sketches of orange anatomy — response as well. This piece Seven Alfred University students ing and critiquing the team’s per- culminating project for freshmen peels and sections — captures a achieves a remarkable tactile recently attended the Regional formance prior to the exposition. and sophomore BAFA students, vitality beneath rich ruddy stains experience through a two-dimen- Students in Free Enterprise SIFE is active on more than 700 opened Tuesday April 24 in the of the blood orange fluid, pooled sional representation. (SIFE) exposition held in college campuses in 48 states and basement of the Brick. and imprinted across the sketch- Students worked with concepts Philadelphia. As members of the 15 countries. They encourage stu- Under the direction of es. The overall composition of The Constructed Self, exploring AU SIFE team, they presented dents to “take what they are learn- Assistant Professor of Art speaks to the idea of Body, Time, self portraiture as a manifestation their projects and accomplish- ing in classroom and apply it to real Jennifer Pepper; Rie and Movement. of culture. “Composing Across ments for the 2000-2001 school life situations,” said Robana. Hachiyanagi, assistant professor Sophomores explored the idea History” by Marissa Domanski year in a competition against “The AU SIFE team matched of fine arts; Beth Ann Dobie, of Space, Structure, and juxtaposes elements of the human approximately twenty other teams their educational outreach projects assistant professor of art theory; Environment. face against a backdrop of yellow- in the northeast region and against the programs of other Pam Hawkins, adjunct assistant With awareness for the experi- ing sheets of text torn from influ- brought home a trophy as second SIFE teams in an effective presen- professor in the School of Art and ence of viewing the art, sopho- ential philosophic treatises, poetic runner up. tation in front of a panel of twenty Design and visiting artist Bret compilations and scientific dis- “I am very proud of all the stu- five business executive judges,” Gothe, both the freshman and coveries. dents who participated,” said added Robana. sophomore groups resolved on Three-dimensional geo- Abderrahman Robana, professor “We all did an excellent job pre- multiple levels the implicit metric origami-type elements of finance and team faculty advisor senting our material and had a issues in the exploration and emerge from the plane of the to the Alfred SIFE. “They defend- wonderful time at the event,” said manipulation of boundaries. composition. The nose, lips and ed themselves and our school very Lendino. “Everyone worked very An astounding variety of especially the eyes create a well.” hard and, as president, I would like interpretations inspired by the compelling intimacy. Also honored at the exposition to thank and congratulate them all course assignments range Suzie Kelly’s were the Sam Walton Fellow for their tremendous effort!” from lucid to elusive. “Deconstructed Self,” a collage Advisors. The fellowship was cre- The other members who partici- Offering variations on the of negative space portraiture ated in 1990 by the Wal-Mart pated in the exposition were Ben theme Body, Time, and on various sized cardboard, Foundation in honor of the late Lawrence, Melissa Wyant, Movement, freshmen incorpo- rendered mostly in blues and Samuel M. Walton, founder of Wal- Amanda Vizcarra, Dave Osbourne, rated the body as the subject grays and one in red, set Mart, and it honors the advisors Guy-Robert Desir and Tony of expression in a number of against a chaotic scene, has an who coach, mentor and motivate Pastore. ways. Based on the idea that almost recognizable quality their SIFE students. “This event provides our team the body is the locus of identi- about it, the portraits eliciting Robana received a standing ova- with superior networking capabili- ty, freshmen probed the a sense that these people are tion from his students as he was ties and puts us into the real busi- boundaries of personal and familiar yet unknown. once again awarded the designa- ness world,” said Lawrence. “The cultural identity, drawing Against a background of tion of Sam Walton Free information we present provides upon concepts central to the flat, warm, healthy newborn Enterprise Fellow for 2001. We other teams, as well as current shift from modernism to the pink color, Kendra Stratton’s wanted to thank him “for all the business owners, with excellent postmodern. “Self Portrait,” presents an support, guidance and encourage- out-of-class knowledge. Likewise, “Lost in Thoughts” by Mary informal balance of seven can- ment he has given us throughout the other teams that present their Beth Kraus, an ethereal instal- PHOTO BY AMY KLEIN vases of varying sizes featur- the academic year,” said Nicole projects provide us with very use- lation tucked away in a small The artworks of BAFA students are displayed all ing a hyper-magnified view of Lendino, president of the AU ful knowledge that is not taught in space, creates an emotional — over campus. facial features. SIFE team. class.” even spiritual — safe haven. Paradoxically, the mot- Also contributing to the team’s According to Robana, “SIFE Illumination from beneath the mores explored either the bound- tle and subtle gradation of color, success were Dean of the College adds a new dimension to teaching outside edges of a Buckminster ary between public and personal even the choice of color, creates a of Business David Szczerbacki, and and makes a difference in the com- Fuller-esque shape of gossamer space, linking a personal issue into flat and at the same time incredi- Associate Dean Frank Duserick munity.” ❍ translucence, on which are writ- a larger social framework, or the bly deep composition. Attention- ten terms such as “serenity,” boundary between a built struc- riveting scale and the paradoxical “spirit” and “calmness”, focused ture and its environment in the quality of the piece create a men- attention upward onto a master- form of shelter, whether concep- tal conundrum. fully rendered still life of oranges tual, physical or emotional. “Fragmented Self” by Shelly — whole and segmented— “Feel” by Molly McGinley, a Lloyd-James was the most arranged within a composition of three photo black-and-white breathtaking piece in the exhibit. more words evoking a spiritual series of visual texture evokes a Arresting detail of eyelashes, lips, resonance. multi-sensory response. and nose in shades of gray, a frac- On the floor, a non-obtrusive The first photo, featuring tured yet satisfying arrangement, white-on-white repetition of the curled leaves desperately clinging at once intimate and yet rather motif of segmentation adds to the to a branch, compelled a desire to detached, the scale and monochro- ephemeral quality of the piece. hear the rustle of fallen leaves, to matic gray color scheme call into Though the experience was creat- feel them crunching under foot. question the level at which people ed in a large part by the The second photo, a pile of smooth become individuals. unabashed written cues within shiny jelly beans, some speckled, The exhibition provided a the piece, a seemingly question- some uniform in color, but all in remarkable range of attitudes and able artistic technique, overall the shades of gray, prompts a desire personalities, concepts and ideas, high quality of the craftsmanship not only to experience the sweet- and levels and distances of and ideas make this a very acces- ness, but the very form, to roll engagement. ❍ PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND them around on the tongue. Nicole Lendino and Ben Lawrence receive a SIFE award in Philadelphia. Men s Lacrosse Softball

defeated by SUNY Cortland Saxons sweep Hartwick 21-11 at Merrill Field last Saturday Fiat Sports 1-0 and 6-4 Saturday at Hartwick Saxons finish up the season on a strong note AU SPORTS INFORMATION a team-high seven points with The fourth-seeded Saxons received doubles wins from the ond singles; and Crist, 8-5 in third four goals and three assists. began the tournament with a 4-3 teams of Tuttle and Thurber , 9-8 singles. Men’s Lacrosse (4-7, 2-4 Empire Junior midfielder Bill Crehan quarterfinal win over fifth-seed- in first doubles; and Crist and Earlier last week, Alfred fell at Eight): The men’s lacrosse team (Buffalo/Bishop-Timon) and ed St. John Fisher. AU got sin- freshman Dave Strieb home to Empire Eight rival split a pair of Empire Eight con- senior attack R.J. Dawson gles wins from senior John (Baldwinsville/C.W. Baker), 9-8 Nazareth, 6-1. tests last week, falling at home to (Northampton, Thurber (Spring Grove, in second doubles. Alfred (6-2, 2-1 Empire Eight) Nazareth before rebounding to MA/Northampton) each scored PA/Spring Grove), 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 in In the semifinals, AU lost to got its lone win from sophomore win at Utica. three goals and dished out an first singles; sophomore Bill eventual tournament champions Tuttle, who was victorious in AU lost to nationally ranked assist. Tuttle (Hamburg/Hamburg), 6-2, RIT, 4-0. In the third-fourth second singles, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6. Nazareth College, 21-3. Rounding out AU’s other top 6-0 in second singles; and senior place match, the Saxons fell to The Saxons also received a 7-0 Nazareth, ranked third in the performers were freshman mid- Chris Crist (Hornell/Hornell), 6- Nazareth, 5-2. Winners for AU forfeit win over St. John Fisher nation in Division III, scored fielder Dylan Macro 0, 6-3 in third singles. AU were Tuttle, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 in sec- last week. ❍ eight unanswered goals to open (Camillus/West Genesee) and the game and held AU scoreless junior midfielder Rob Strickland in the first and third periods. (Amherst/Sweet Home), who Alfred got two goals from junior each posted a goal and an assist. attack Ben Leder (Rockville Junior defender Andrew Reeve Centre/Baldwin) and one goal (Penn Yan/Penn Yan) also added from sophomore midfielder Greg a goal, while junior midfielder Gascon (Buffalo/Bishop Timon). Bryan Bacon (Homer/Homer) Freshman attack David Vail (Mt. had an assist. Lakes, NJ/Mt. Lakes) had an Kazmierczak played 55 min- assist on Leder’s second goal. utes in goal for AU and collected Junior Kevin Kazmierczak 15 saves, while Campbell finished (West Seneca/Orchard Park) the final five minutes of action started in goal for AU and made and made two saves. five saves in one half of play. Equestrian: The equestrian team Junior P.J. Campbell will send two riders to the IHSA (Auburn/Auburn) played in goal national championships. Juniors the second half and made six Jen Brown (Freehold, saves. NJ/Freehold Twp.) and Margaret The Saxons halted a two game Allard (Burlington, VT/So. losing streak with a 13-6 road win Burlington) will compete in the over Utica College. Alfred bat- nationals at Conyers, GA, May 4- tled Utica to a 5-5 halftime draw 6. before netting five unanswered Men’s Tennis (8-4, 4-3 Empire goals in the third quarter and Eight): The men’s tennis team outscoring Utica 8-1 in the sec- took fourth place in the Empire PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND ond-half. Eight conference tournament Junior Tara Harwood waits for the ball during the April 18 game against St. John Fisher. AU was led by Vail, who tallied last weekend in Rochester. Hard work, dedication pay off for team Team effort stressed

BY JAY WEISBERGER WOMEN’S LACROSSE Perhaps they can feel a little BY JAY WEISBERGER TRACK & FIELD EDITOR EMERITUS better about closing at home EDITOR EMERITUS 74. with a big win over Medaille. try racing in the fall and a full Coming into the season, the AU Two of those losses, including The game saw every Saxon No doubt all AU students enjoy winter indoor season, spring women’s lacrosse team had a 19-4 loss to Niagara right tally a goal, including goal- being able to shed their winter track is the “main event” of the every reason to not be success- before the Medaille game, both- tenders Anora Burwell and hats sometime around the middle year for most track and field ath- er some of the players. ful. Jessica Dunster. of April. letes. “Hartwick and Niagara were Seven players, including both Regardless, the team can look The men’s and women’s spring Track, though, is not your typi- beatable if we had played our goaltenders were in their first to next year with confidence. track teams are no different. cal team sport. The squads do not game,” deCsipkes said. “They year of intercollegiate experi- “The team is still intact” “Spring Track is one of my have a “record” so to speak. In were a lot better than we had ence. Sands said, noting the loss of favorite seasons,” said junior run- fact, individual efforts often take thought.” The team had yet another only two seniors: Jill Kule and ner Andy Corman. “The weather precedence. “We were not playing to our new coach to adjust to. Heck, Sue Haarman. Haarman will begins to get warm, and the races “Team-wise,” Corman said, level and the others were play- last year, people were wonder- actually return as the team’s get faster. The training done “we want to send as many ath- ing very well” added Sands on ing if women’s lacrosse was graduate assistant. throughout the year now comes letes to ECACs this year as pos- even going to remain a sport at the two games. “We need more players for The team is stuck with those, to a close and all the hard work is sible.” AU. next year” deCsipkes said. now put to good use.” The East Coast Athletic The reasons to struggle were being that the schedule is com- plete. SEE WLAX, PAGE 12 Indeed, even with cross-coun- Conference meet is where the there. None of them mattered glory lies for the runners, though, in the end, though. this is not the sport to look for “People didn’t expect us to glory in, some say. win,” said junior Lindsay “It’s definitely not a profit deCsipkes. sport,” said freshman Gina Yet, after a season-concluding Vazzola, who works mainly in the trouncing of Medaille 20-4 last long jump and triple jump. “It’s week, the squad finished with something you do to get personal an 8-5 record (4-3 Empire enjoyment out of it.” Eight). Big crowds there aren’t. Yet, Players say this was a suc- there are definitely people worth cessful season. watching. “We came together with the new coach,” deCsipkes said. Aside from Corman and “The whole season, everyone Vazzola, many runners are trying on the field looked good,” said to find themselves back at junior Erin Sands. ECACs. Corman points out some “And the freshmen stepped that have been excelling. up,” added junior Nikki Petrillo. “[Freshman] Logan Quist- Indeed, head coach Anne Chaffee has been a big surprise Windover has earned rave this year, and has really helped us reviews from her players. out,” Corman said. “Bill New athletes are talked Hammond’s hard work has also about as key parts of the team. shown on the track. Michael Sounds like everything came Cook, Hammond and Quist- together. Chaffee, with some good quality In fact, in games the Saxons running over the summer, will do won, the final count of goals well in the fall and make some favored AU 127-44. heads turn. On the other hand, games the PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND It doesn’t stop there. Saxons lost had AU trailing 31- Junior Bill Crehan perues a member of the Nazareth lacrosse team at their April 18 game. SEE TRACK, PAGE 13