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0 "'Let Each Become Aware" 1 Founded 1957, Incorporated 1975 .Volume XXXIX, Number 62 ____Monday, June 17, 1996________is Copy Iiree SB~~~~~Bras Host lacrAares StmpIsu ce the world BY ENEiL RYAN DE LA PENA proud of the stamp." Nannery stamp and to let Statesman Staff_______ further praised the many [become] aware . .. of this The Breast Cancer efforts of Long Island breast terrible disease. Together, Awareness stamp issued by' cancer activists and urged the' welre going to win this." the United States Postal audience-to support breast The ceremony was Service celebrated its First ,cancer studies throughout the moderated by Lea Tyrell, a Day Issue, Saturday at a area and legislation of laws news anchor at News 12 Long ceremony held in the Staller that will aid in breast cancer Island and said she hoped to Pit.. studies. someday announce that Stony Hundreds gathered to Rosati said that it has Brook has found a cure to witness the official issuance been nearly twenty years cancer. of 100 million Breast Cancer since a first-day issue stamp The stamp was de~signed Stamps by Thomas F. Rosati, ceremony was held on Long by Tom Mann of Warrenton, Long Island District Manager Island. The last ceremony Virginia. It features a for the United States! Postal held was for the- 50th silhouetted profile of a Service. anniversary of Charles w-oman-and a pink ribbon. Rosati announced that Lindbergh's solo Trans- Senator Alfonse post offices will now act as Atlantic flight. In joining the D'Amato, Congressman Mi ke centers of information abo ut fight against breast cancer, Forbes, and Congressman breast cancer, with the aid of ,Rosati said, "We at the Postal Peter King attended the breast cancer groups and Service are proud o f the ceremony. They supported organizations. "From now to contributions we make to our Nannery's cause on the Senate October, our facilities will communities. The Postal and House of Representatives, the become informati on centers Service is proud to be a part which focused attention to focusi~ng unprecedented in this . .. public health effort. issue of Breast Cancer. attention on this disease,"9 This stam- is a testament to Literature tables were set by Rosati said. the will and determination of up around the Staller Pit ..Diane Sackett Nannery, a one strong postal -woman who breast cancer groups, postal supervisor, activist, and chose to fight for a change." including the Breast Care Center at the University's breast cancer survivor, was As host of the event, Staesmanlcjnei Ryan de la rena present in the ceremony, University President Shirley Hospital and Medical Center the and I in 9: the Long Island which became a tribute to her Strum Kenny greeted University President Shirley Kenny at the First Day Issue Ceremony Cancer Action efforts. Nannery convinced attendants with a warm Breast of the Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp held Saturday at the Staller the Postal Service to issue the welcome and expressed her Coalition. Two postal trucks IPit. Breast Cancer Awareness support to the cause'. "We are were also present, where one Breast Cancer word cancer in it, I want you -I want them to see on every Stamp. so proud of the help of our could buy the to use that stamp," Nannery letter that comes through "'When I started this, it public officials and for the Awareness stamp and other said. "I want the postal there." Nannery urged everyone was my way- of remembering post .office, and for the domestic stAmps for collectibles. service when they go do their to use the stamp for subsequent those of u's who don't make- extraordinary work that Diane "Remember one thing, we mail at night, this is the stamp printings to follow. El it,," Nannery said., "I9m very Nannery did to make this have a stamp now with the r CampusGrounds Serve As Art Gallery~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I - - --- lr%---- . 11, BY ENEiL RYAN DE LA PTENA z Statesman Staff Tlk lr'W-,,N,'W"I'V 7' Student artworks were IJNDEX installed on campus grounds as part of the cam pus NEWS .. ...................... 1-2 beautification in University ED ITO RIAL ... I..............4 President Shirley Strum LETTE RS.....................5 FEATURES .. .............. 3,6 Kenny's Five Year Task Force S PO0R TS..I................ 8 Plan. were The artworks COLUMNS:i designed by students from the Turn-It Up, Pass It On ........ 3 sculpture class taught by Dave and the Hitman ......... 7 Professor Ilan Averbuch of the Art Department. One of them are the prominent wooden Ca th edralI's Chaotic pieces sculpture of three chess Chemistry displayed on the academic -Page 3 lawn. The chess pieces were Skinny Puppy On Track designed by an undergraduate -Page 6 student, Jean Zefhirin. "He was a wonderful student all Football Joins New along," Averbuch said. "Jean Conference ajU~lHremcvrw anfyun Urj«»tu«»w * **» came and Stuck there and was -Back Page The chess pieces designed by Jean Zefhirln on display in the academic law'n. See ART, Page 2 ^X "I . - I-------------------_I --- -- -- _-------------_ ---- 2 / Campus Grounds A ... ..... .... ... Serve As Art Gallery From ART, Front Page a lot of money." Zefhirin's project cost over one thousand dollars, which very interested in the class. He seems Averbuch said "barely covers very devoted, spends a lot of hours . materials, with lots of wear and tear." . Very few students ever show that Addressing the financial issue, CRAFTS CENTER kind of a devotion where he would Averbuch stated, "Frankly, I don't come after class every day and work think we can keep Wing things like Week of June 17 - Yoga, Wellness Workout, Drawing intoPainting, for hours in the sculpture facility." that for the campus. With the budget T'Ai-Chi Qi Gong, Bartending, Form & Shape in Clay, Low Fire Clay Zefhirin's sculpture took a cuts, now it's very difficult Workshop & Kayaking. Call to create 632-6822 for schedule, fee and semester to finish and was based on preregistration. such sculptures. It was nice from -the his earlier works as models, Averbuch President's office to help us with described. some money, but it's literally on a Week of June 29 - Dance Workshop, Wine Appreciation. Call 632- "It's not a prize per se, but it was shoestring. According to 6822 for schedule, fee, and preregistration. Averbuch, a big honor to create a permanent the money provided could not even C.O.C.A. piece for the campus," Averbuch said, cover the coating to protect the referring to his students having a pieces. The first few days it was "Happy Gilmore," 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 and 9:30 p.m. on chance to exhibit their art. "[The installed, the pieces were vandalized- Wednesday, June 19 at Auditorium, SB Union. pieces] sort of breaks the rhythm of and one damaged piece had to be regular university look, which has a replaced. "Executive Decision," 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 andlO:30 p.m. lot of massive structures. It sort of "It's something that have to be on Wednesday, June 26 at Auditorium, SB Union creates a point of interest in the considered more," Averbuch said. SAB University that are more humane and "There's a lot of attention to it. There add a humane level." is an element of money that it's not Free Barbecue at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, in Stimson, Roth Quad. The other artwork was is on for profit but for the well-being of display in front of the Frank Melville, those pieces. You have to understand Free Subway Sandwiches, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Courtyard, SB Jr. Library, designed by another it in order to beautify the place. What Union on Thursday, June 27. undergraduate student, Daniel B. this project shows is that the potential SPORTS Furey. is there. Unfortunately, the arts are Financial support for the project always suffering." Intramural Men's Softball League begins on Thursday, June 27. was provided by the President's office, "I hope that this will continue and which sought designs to permanently hope that we will find sources that install around the campus. "The biggest will allow something like that," A new activities club is forming and participants are needed! The problem is to make sculptures like Averbuch added. "Once again it shows that Military and Science Fiction Activities Club will indulge in Lazer Tag, that," Averbuch commented. "It costs the potential is there." E Paintball, Museum Trips, Lazerium Trips, Movie Openings, Computer Games, Board Games, Conventions, and other activities on and off campus. Help is needed especially by someone living on campus. No uniforms, no rules, just fun! All interested please call Dave (516) 731-6903. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Long Island Cares, Inc., which operates the only food bank on Long Islandm is looking for volunteers to assist with their 1996 Check-Out- Hunger Campaign from October 1, thru November 30, 1996. The Check-Out-Hunger program was launched by food banks and retailers to generate additional funding for the fight against hunger that afflicts more than 300,000 individuals in Long Island. Participating supermarkets and conveniences will offer $1, $2, and $5 coupons to shoppers for redemption. Volunteers will play a vital role as liaisons between Long Island Cares, Inc., and store managers, to promote the program, create smooth working relationships with the cashiers, and are responsible for set up and maintaining supplies in their own local stores. Hours are flexible, but require about two hours per week. If intereste, please contact Susan Reh Riley of Long Island Cares, Inc., at (516) 435-1489.