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Volume 2, No. 12 February 8,1990 Siena College Loudonville, New York Administration Decides Not To Press Siena to offer Five Year Charges Against The Promethean Accounting By DAN PICKETT handbook entitled "Freedom of the Code of Rights and Responsibili­ News Editor Press." ties. In return the Prometheon has Certificate On December 14, 1989, Fr. agreed to having an official mod­ On November 29, the edi­ William McConville met with the erator/advisor." At this time, the Program tors of The Promethean printed an remaining two editors of The Prom­ editors of The Promethean have yet issue of the paper under the name ethean, Editor-in-Chief Peter to name a moderator/advisor. By GERHARD GODINEZ of The Prophylactic. This paper was Ramos and News Editor Dan The Student Senate was not Staff Writer clearly printed with labels of "par­ Pickett, to tell them that he was informed of the situation until its ody" on many of its pages. Amidst going to repeal the charges against Senate meeting on January 23. Responding to increased en­ the clearly labeled paper, much ire them in order to let "sleeping dogs Townhouse Representative Dan rollment in Masters of Business was aroused by students, faculty lie." Pickett who read the letter from Administration programs, Siena members and administration McConville, after having Terry Reynolds. The Senate was will revive its Graduate Studies members alike over the content of discussed the matter with Vice- surprised and expressed disdain along the lines of a five year Ac­ the paper. President for Student Affairs Terry towards the President for his deci­ counting degree. The original in­ The school was divided Reynolds, believed that the issue sion. ception was in 1967, when the between those who believed that had blown over and that it would The minutes from the meet­ college offered the first M.B.A. the editors had gone "too far" in serve no beneficial purpose to ing also show that Student Senate school in the region, save RP.I. their attempts at humor, while continue with the hearing slated Secretary Lisa Pierce was not The degree was phased out in 1970 others believed that the results of for sometime in January, 1990. pleased with the President's deci­ provide better resources to the un­ the paper were humorous and opin­ agreed to this with the condition sion and she was unsure how the dergraduate divisions and compete ions expressed against the paper that the editors agree to having an President sould sweep something more successfully with area insti­ were relative to the conservative "moderator/ advisor" for the organi­ under the rug that was of major tutions. nature of the Siena community. zation. importance. Douglas Lonnstrom, Ph.D. As a result, the president In a letter dated January 22 Pierce states: "I was disap­ Dean of the Business Division men­ of Siena College and his Presiden­ to Peter Ramos from Terry pointed in the way the administra­ tioned "the college is confident of tion handled the situation. I feel an tial Staff, made up of the Vice- Reynolds, he states that "As a re­ our M.B.A. enduring market com­ event such as this which spurred Presidents of Siena, decided that sult of an agreement between your­ petition with RP.I., Union, The the editors of the newspaper should self, the Editorial Board and Fr. much student activism deserved College of Saint Rose, Russell Sage, appear in front of the Student William, Siena College does not more than the obscure note to the and The State University at Al­ Judicial Board on 8 counts of vio­ intend to pursue a judicial hearing editors." bany." He continued " the M.B.A. lating section 10 of the "Siena Life" for having allegedly violated the will be phased in after the Account­ ing Certificate program to ensure a fluent transition to graduate lev­ Kennedy's Assasination els." Estimates of the program's ini­ tiation range from Ave to ten years Questioned In Weis' Lecture and much of the Admlnistation's By LAILA GHABRIAL Also, both altimeters on the plane to the right front of the car. Lee plans are in the discussion stage. Assistant News Editor were not working. This incident Harvey Oswald reportedly was lo­ Latest notes place recruiting around prompted Weis to begin reading up cated behind Kennedy on the sixth Autumn '94. Prospective candi­ On January 30, Dr. Carl Weis of on assassi­ dates can contact David G. Rice Siena's Fine Arts Department held nation. Vice President of Academic Affairs, a presentation entitled, "Assassi­ Weis or the Dean ofBusiness Mr. Douglas nation in America: Conspiracy and went on to Lonnstrom. Cover-Up." During this presenta­ talk about a tion, Weis revealed his theories letter he about the murder of John F. Ken­ wrote to What's nedy and other significant assassi­ William nations. Buckley Weis held the presentation the Jr., in — Inside next day for the benefit of those which he who could not make it to the first aired his News 3 one. The two lectures were not suspicions exactly the same in content, but about the the central theme Weis was trying flight and Editorial 5 to convey was, as he puts it, "there about the are strong indications that any and JFK assas- all evidence of wider conspiracy sination. Letters To was high handedly suppressed." Buckley's This letter had suggested to Weis reply to The Editor 6 that his suspicions of government Weis sug­ involvement in the assassination gested that might be shared by others. his suspi­ Career Focus 7 Weis first discussed how he cions may became interested in assassina­ be shared tion. He cited one specific incident by others. Special that occurred during the Water­ Weis gate scandal. Mrs. Howard Hunt, next dis­ Sections 8 wife of an important Watergate cussed why he believes that there floor of a building. Features 10 official, was carrying $10,000.00 was a conspiracy to kill John F. As evidence, Weis showed a on a plane to Denver, when it Kennedy. He believes that more film called the "Zapruder Film," | Arts & crashed and she was killed. than one person shot at Kennedy which recorded the assassination. Entertainment 12 The official investigation of this while he was riding in the proces­ He claims that this proves that the Incident turned up no evidence of sion in Texas. According to Weis' shot that killed Kennedy came from sabotage, but Weis believes that theory, and the theory of other in­ the Grassy Knoll. He also claims Fun Pages 14 several facts remain unexplained. vestigators, Kennedy was really shot that dozens of people who were For one thing, two ground markers from a spot called the "Grassy on the runway were not working. Knoll," which was located directly Continued on page 3 Sports IS FEBRUARY 8, 1990 THE PROMETHEAN

The College Consortium for International UPCOMING EVENTS Studies is composed of 170 American Colleges and Universities. About 1400 students partici­ Thursday Feb. 8th Siena Music Series Chapel - 8pm XH fi pated in CCIS programs in 1988-89 Saturday Feb. 10th Women's Hoops vs Fairfield ARC - 3pm STUDY IN IRELAND Wednesday Feb. 14th Valentine's Day "21 Club" Fall 1990 RAT - 9pm - midnight

Wed-Thurs Feb. 14- 15th Blood Drive St. Patrick's College University of Limerick Limarlck, Ireland TH Commons - 10am - 4pm Maynooth, Ireland • Liberal Arts Program • Business Program Option Thursday Feb. 15th Men's Hoops vs Holy Cross • 30 Student Maximum • International Student Village ARC - 7:30pm • 3.0 G.P.A. Required • 3.0 G.P.A. Required Friday Feb. 16th Danceathon for MS RAT 6pm - 6am ($10 entrance fee) SPONSORING COLLEGES Saturday Feb. 17th Women's & Men's Hoops vs Fordham Keene State College, NH ARC - 5pm & 7:30pm Mohegan Community College Feb. 17th Monks vs Punks Basketball Game DR.JOHN MCLEAN (Seniors vs Faculty)ARC - 9:30pm Mohegan Community College Norwich, CT 06360 (203) 886-1931 Ext. 243 Feb. 17th 100 Days Party "21 Club" RAT - 10pm - 2am Other CCIS Programs: Italy, England, Scotland, Sweden, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Israel, Spain, France, Mexico, Sunday Feb. 18th Movie Night: Parenthood Ecuador, Colombia, China, Switzerland. RB 202 - 7pm & 9pm

Monday Feb. 19th Women's Hoops vs Colgate ARC - 7pm ATTENTION SENIORS ALL CANIDATES FOR MAY 1990 GRADUATION MUST FILE A DE­ Feb. 19th Movie Night: Movie TBA GREE APPLICATION SO THAT A DIPLOMA CAN BE ORDERED. THE RAT - 9pm DEADLINE WAS JANUARY 25, 1990. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE THIS, PLEASE STOP BY THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY NEWSPAPER MEETING TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. EVENING STUDENTS MAY CALL THE OFFICE FOR MAILING OF THE FORM. STAFF AT 7:30PM A LIST OF PROSPECTIVE MAY 1990 GRADUATES WILL BE AVAIL­ THURS. GENERAL AT 8PM ABLE FOR REVB3W IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR. ASSI- TIONAL COPIES WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO EACH DIVISION IN NEWSPAPER OFFICE OFFICE. IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALL PROSPECTIVE MAY GRADU­ ATES VERIFY THEIR NAME, DEGREE AND HONORS. THE HONORS FREE WINGS, SODA, AND COOKIES LISTED ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON CURRENT COURSE WORK. DISCREPANCIES SHOULD BE RE­ PORTED TO THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.

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Why not give the per­ formation Call: (615) 779-5507 sonnel office a call to inquire about Ext. R566 job opportunities available! THE PROMETHEAN FEBRUARY 8, 1990 Smithsonian Curator The Greyfriar Student Society is accepting submissions for its annual Lectures About publication of Black Women In History By LAILA GHABRIAL of trouble to find out who she really The Siena Sphere. Assistant News Editor was, and to follow her own convic­ tions. This journal is comprised solely of Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon of Reagon briefly discussed singer student written short stories, the Smithsonian Institution in and song writer Sojourner Truth. Washington, D.C., gave a lecture at Sojourner Truth traveled around poems, essays, black & white Siena last Monday called "My Black the country talking "against slav­ Mothers and Sisters: On Beginning ery and for women's rights," as photographs , etc. a Cultural Biography." During the Reagon put it. She also wrote songs lecture. Dr. Reagon combined her about war, as Reagon emphasized words with songs, inviting the with one song written for a black audience to join her in singing regiment. The song began with the Deadline is spirituals that were connected in words "We are done with hoeing some way to the women she was cotton, we are done with hoeing Wednesdxvu, Febructrii 14. speaking about. com..." Bernice Johnson Reagon is the Reagon's next topic was Harriet Drop off your manuscript in the Curator of the Division of Commu­ Beecher Stowe. She mentioned Foy Campus Center mailbox nity Life at the Museum of Ameri­ several of the songs Stowe wrote, can History at the Smithsonian In­ including "John Brown's Body," under Greyfriars. stitution in Washington. She "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory," earned a Ph.D. in African-Ameri­ and "Onward Christian Soldiers." can History, Cultural and Oral At this point in the presentation, History Methodologies. Reagon made several comments. Classical Guitarist The lecture, which took place in One thought she brought out was Roger Bacon room 202, was packed, that people should be ready to be with people sitting on the stairs overt, and to stand out. They should To Perform At and standing along the walls. be able to make themselves no­ Reagon began her discussion with ticed. In this way they will improve themselves and advance society. Siena Music Series Harriet Tubman, a black slave who Classical guitarist Peter Segal Segal has performed with the Reagon's last "mother and sis­ escaped from slavery and helped will perform at Siena College as the Philadelphia Orchestra and at the ter" was Fanny Lou Hammer, who other slaves escape through the first featured artist in the spring Kennedy Center in Washington, D. tried to register to vote and was Underground Railroad. She sup­ music series. C. He made his European debut in often beaten severely for it. Fanny plemented this with the song "Wade His recital will be at 8 p.m., on 1974 to London and his New York Lou Hammer kept up her spirits by in the Water," a song that suggests Thursday, February 8, in St. Mary debut in 1983. Among his awards realizing that she was not dead that you should wade through all of the Angels Chapel. The program is a solo recital fellowship from the until they killed her, and she could the things people tell you you should will include works by Josquin National Endowment for the Arts. do whatever she wanted in the do to get ahead. Desprez, Luis de Narvaez, John Tickets for his Siena recital are Reagon suggested that Harriet meantime. Reagon concluded with Dowland and Fernando Sor. $7 for adults and $5 for senior a brief question and answer period. Tubman is an example of someone Segal is a distinguished soloist citizens and non-Siena students. who went through a huge amount of the Segovia school of Spain, which The Siena community is admitted is credited with raising the status free. For ticket information and Do You Want VISA & MasterCard STUDENT SERVICES reservations, contact the Siena Box Credit Cards? PO SOX 224026 HOLLYWOOO. FL 33022 of the guitar to a concert instru­ ment. Segal commands a reper­ Office at 783-2527. toire that spans five centuries of composition, from baroque guitar works of the early 16th century to con- temporary works by Villa- Lobos and Brit­ ten. He has stud­ ied under such masters as Alirio Diaz, Oscar Ghilia and Jose Tho­ mas at the Ac- cademia Chig- iana and the Conservatorio "Antonio Vivaldi" in Italy, and Spain's Uni­ versity of Santiago. He holds a Kennedy Assasination master's degree in musicology and continued from page 1 currently teaches at Temple Uni­ present attest to hearing a shot versity, where he is completing his corning from that spot. doctoral studies, and at Philadel­ After the presentation, Weis of­ phia's University of the Arts. fered the students the opportunity to start a "civic forum," which would WRITE FOR THE study assassination in America. PKOMETHEAirS NEWS About 25 students signed up, and DEPARTMENT OR ANY Weis says he will continue to hold the option open for the next few OTHER DEPARTMENT - weeks. Both presentations were MANY POSITIONS ARE extremely well attended, and Weis AVAILABLE was very pleased with audience interest. CALL THE OFFICE ANY On Tuesday February 6, Weis held a similar presentation, spe­ TIME AT 783-2560 OR cifically on the assassination of STOP IN ACROSS FROM JohnF. Kennedy. There, he showed THE COFFEE-HOUSE the entire Zapruder film, and added FEBRUARY 8, 1990 THE PROMETHEAN Obermayer New Siena Students Resident Director of Named to "Who's Hennepin Hall Who" Andria Obermayer of East for coordinating counseling and The 1990 edition of "Who's Who ties; Lynn Hennessey, marketing/ Greenbush has been named an social activities for students in her Among Students in American Uni­ management,Baldwinsville; Jill assistant dean/residence hall di­ residence hall, as well as oversee­ versities and Colleges" will include Kappesser, psychology. Middle rector at Siena CoDege, according ing the efforts of several resident 44 Siena College seniors who have Village; Stephen Leavenworth, to Nancy DaPore, Dean of students. assistants. been selected as outstanding cam­ psychology. West Lebanon; Mary The appointment is effective in She received her bachelor of pus leaders, according to David G. Mack, social work, Schenectady. January. science degree in public admini­ Rice, Siena's vice president for aca­ Also, Amisha Malhotra, "We're very happy to welcome stration from Russell Sage College demic affairs. biology, Syosset; Mark McGuigan, Andria to the Siena campus," said in 1988. She recently served as a Selection is based on a stu­ political science, Syracuse; Michael DaPore. "Her experience and edu­ residence hall director at the State dent's academic achievement, serv­ Miller, economics, Scotia; Paul cation will be a real asset in serving University of New York College of ice to the community, leadership in Murray, finance, Clinton Corners; the student's needs." Agriculture and Technology at extracurricular activities and po­ James Nackley II, biology. New Obermayer will live and work in Morrisville. tential for continued seccess. Hartford; Caroline Norbert, mar­ Hennepin Hall, a co-ed residence She replaces Maureen Owen, Nominations are made by indi­ keting/management, Ballston hall that houses approximately 475 who is moving to the Boston area. vidual campus committees and the Lake; Julie Nortz, accounting, students. She will be responsible publication's editorial board. Beaver Falls; Cindy Ong, finance, The following students (listed LaGrangeville; David Oster, ac­ CHARITY WEEKEND SCHEDULE with their majors and hometowns) counting, Utica; Karen Piccirillo, FRIDAY - 2/16 - DANCE-A-TH0N 6:00 p.a. to 6:00 a.*. In the RAT were named in the annual direc­ mathematics. Schenectady; Cath­ $10 entrance fee per group tory. erine Pondillo, mathematics, Ball­ J 2 fee at door for non participants Maria Bajas, biology, Staten ston Lake. Island; John Bania, biology, Co- Also, Danielle Reed, finance, SATURDAY - 2/17 - SIENA vs F0RDHAM 7:30 P.M. hoes; Michelle Cancilla, account­ Pleasant Valley; Lynn Reilly, biol­ TV RAFFLE during the ga»e (1*> *«**H0NKS vs. PUNKS BASKETBALL GAME**** ing, Whitesboro; Susan Carmody, ogy, Staten Island; Rosanne Sam­ (adainistators play seniors) English, Latham; Christine Chiello, son, biology, Loudonville; Jason »*Fotlowing the Regular Ga«e*» biology, Ridgewood; Kathleen Santora, English, Watervliet; Kim- SUNDAY - 2/18 - Special Brunch - Serra Hall Collins, psychology. West Winfield; berlee Schaffner, economics, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LynnCumming, psychology, Staten Spencerport; Heidi Schult, politi­ IFr. Dennis performing) Island; Lynn Czekai, biology, Rush; cal science, New City; Steven Sgam- CHARITY WEEKEND IS AN EVENT WHICH CAPTURES Deirdre DeSantis, computer sci­ bati, accounting, Schenectady; THE ESSENCE OF SIENA'S SPIRIT. ence, Pittsfield. Brenda Sullivan, economics. Old Tappan; Maryann Tinus, market­ ALL PROCEED WILL GO TO THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION Also, Dianne Dettori, ac­ *****PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO PARTICIPATE***** counting, Massapequa Park; David ing/management, Wayne; Kirsten DiCristofaro, accounting, Schenec­ Van Horson, psychology. New Fair­ :======DANCE-A-THON DETAILS======tady; Stema Dziadiw, history, Slin- field; Katherine Wagner, biology, - tlO Entrance fee. Guilderiand; Collen Walsh, politi­ - Up to 4 people in a group. gerlands; Lynette Eagen, French, - 2 people Bust be on the floor at all tiaes. FoughKeepsie; Maryiou Garde, ii- cal science, Brewster; Pamela - Every 50 minutes there will be a 10 alnute break. nance, Ridgewood; Joseph Gauta, Weatherwax, economics. East - Free food throught the night. biology, Punta Gorda, FL; Richard Northport. - You can sign up until 2-9-90. Harris, political science, Sauger- "•EVERYONE LEFT STANDING AT 6 AM WILL BE ELIGABLE TO WIN A*** *«***TRIP TO JAMAICA FOR SPRING BREAK*****

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COME EVERY MONDAY NIGHT 9-11 P.M. WEEKLY SPECIAL WING SPECIAL* **., |E0FFEEJ] S2.50 1 BREAK! J One of the people who took part in some of "Sibling Weekend's" activities. Keri Hengl photo THE PROMETHEAN FEBRUARY 8, 1990 The Promethean -ditorial II • llll ,111 Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief. Peter C. Ramos Entertainment, the News Editor Dan Pickett Editorial Staff Assistant News Editors John T. Evers Missing Commodity Laila Ghabrial People find it ludicrous that The Promethean does Arts and Entertainment Editor & Music Critic Frank Luis not have an advisor or a moderator. Yet, isn't it just as MAC Consultant and Movie Critic F.S.C. Photo Editor Leigh Selling absurd that we let inexperienced students run approxi­ Assistant Photography Editors Russell Kennedy mately 71 other clubs. Keri Hengl We do not want other clubs to be told what to do, but Kostas Mallios Jim Fernandez wouldn't it much wiser to have someone knowledgeable Special Sections Editors Maura Hickey and experienced working with clubs that are very Brenda Sullivan active. Debbie Beachner Delredre Ryan Here at Siena, the problem since the change in the Features Editors Patty Melamed drinking age has been the lack of good, interesting Barbara Riedell programming in the evening hours, especially on Fri­ Sports Editors Andrew Pelosi Mark Smith day and Saturday. Copy Editor Lisa Farrell Siena in recent years has brought much life to the Fifth Columnist Dan Pickett campus in the form of speakers and lecturers, the Correspondent-at-Large Leigh Selling men's basketball team, and the impending renovation Managerial Staff and additions to the Alumni Recreation Center. Advertising and Business Manager Carolyn Sgambati Yet, all these occurrences happened because the Membership Director Marylou Garde college has experience and knowledgeable people be­ hind them. Supposedly, Siena's three obstacles in organizing Staff Writers and Members events of a large magnitude are a site, money, and, our Samantha Brindley Gerhard Godinez newest best friend, liability. However, what is the fun­ Steve Goewey Mary Clare O'Connell damental problem is the lack of experience and guid­ Thomas Flynn Carolyn Furlano ance that an advisor/mentor would be able to instill. Liam O'Brien Ed Henry Bryan Delehanty Andy Cimls In the past, Siena has sponsored major acts like The Matt DiPaulo Tom Hotallng Doobie Brothers in the ARC and Joe Piscopo at the Palace Theater. Nowadays, sadly to say, one only hears of other colleges, not Siena, with similar budget structures, bringing performers like Jay Leno, Squeeze, Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam (a sampling of rock/pop/comedy acts) for their Spring Fests, but also throughout the semes­ The opinions expressed in any article or editorial in this ter. newspaper are those of The Promethean and are not to be One can try to argue that the costs are astronomical construed as representative of the views of the Board of Trustees, or that it is not profit-making venture. But this just administration, or the student body of Siena College. seems to reemphasize the fact that certain clubs who The Promethean is co-published weekly, except during do much programming like the Finance Club, Speakers vacation and examination periods, by the Editorial Board and the students of Siena College. The Promethean is partially funded by the Committee, and Entertainment Committee need some­ Siena College Student Activity Fund and complies with all rules one with practical experience behind them (and not in resulting from such funding. theory). The Promethean is printed at World Printing, 1104 Central By getting advisors for certain organizations, the Avenue, Albany, New York. The editorial office is located in the Foy students get firsthand experience of how to use money Campus Center, directly across from the Coffee House. and to deal with people. The Editorial Board is in no way obliged to publish letters to the Editor or articles received. All submissions become the property of The At a rapid pace, Siena is sending a message to its Promethean and are subject to editing for space, good taste, clarity, or students that college life is all about hitting the books, libel. Mailing address: Route 9, Foy Campus Center, Loudonville, New being athletic, and watching Siena basketball games. York, 12211. Advertising and subscription rates are available upon Siena needs to prove to its current student body and request. The Promethean quote is taken from Aldus Huxley's The Doors prospective freshman that their social life will not be of Perception. about playing Russian Roulette with fake ID's, getting liquored up, and then hooking up. Is it really too much to pay for professors, alumni, or just anyone qualified to work with student organiza­ QJhe Promethean welcomes all ex­ tions like the Student Events Board in order to bring some exciting entertainment to Loudonville? pressions of opinion on its editorial One can criticize Jim Coyne, the Albany County Executive, for his accomplishment of the Knicker­ pages. All accusatory letters must bocker Arena, but the fact remains, he gives people in the Albany area, and as far as two hours away, a reason be signed by the author(s). All sub­ for coming to Albany. What attractions are there at Siena for presently missions must be received by us by enrolled students and prospective freshman? Do we have different forms of entertainment coming to Siena? at noon on Friday, February 16th for Isn't it obvious that Spring Weekend and mixers have suffered from poor management. the February 22nd publication. The students are very capable people, make no mistake; but not until Siena dips into their pockets and Opinions expressed in submissions pays for an experienced, willing mind like Jim Coyne's to guide students in an official capacity will we be able do not necessarily reflect those of to relive the past. the Editorial Board. Mail February 8, 1990 THE PROMETHEAN •^MJLMJUUUUL Letters to the Editor **r:

Dear Editor: frightening and stressful situation Sienabut were nowhere to be found Dear Editor: that none of us want to be involved when it came down to a fight. This Have you ever been involved in in again. Everyone may sit back has never been more obvious to me You have plans for your life - a situation that you wish you had and think it is cool and funny, but than in the past month while I was goals to reach - a brilliant future . no part of? It could happen to it is not, especially when you get working on the student protest to . . So did Linda Lancaster, a doc­ anyone - even Siena students. caught. Incidences similar to this the basketball ticket policy. toral candidate at the University of Here's the situation. You and a occur frequently at the Al-Tech Cor­ As I helped circulate a petition Maine, Orono, Maine. On Febru­ bunch of friends are hanging out at poration and frankly, there is just for change and spread the word ary 18, 1989, the drunken driver of the local drinking establishment no need for it. It is definitely not about the protest, I was appalled at a pickup truck struck her down as and needless to say, you all become worth suffering the consequences the replies I received. "It doesn't she and a classmate walked along quite intoxicated. Well, as every­ whether that be gaining a criminal affect me, I have a ticket," was the a sidewalk in the campus commu­ one knows, people do things while record ar just simply feeling guilty. most common response. Well, I too nity. Linda died three hours later. under the influence that they most We were lucky. All we basically had a ticket and also signed up All her goals and plans for the likely would never be involved in if had to deal with were our con­ with the Rowdies for (hopefully) future were wiped out in one sense­ their ability was not impaired. sciences since the manager of Al- guaranteed tickets, but half of my less moment of drunken violence - These things include vandalism - Tech decided not to press charges roommates were not as fortunate. a violence our legislatures have yet something that no one is proud to against us. Not everyone may be as Many people were unwilling to join to recognize as murder - and our say they were involved in. lucky as we were, so we hope every­ the cause simply because it did not courts of law waiver over justice for A similar situation has occurred one leams a lesson from our expe­ affect them. Whatever happened to the victim. recently involving three Siena stu­ rience. We know that we will never caring for others ar looking out for You have plans for your life - dents. Earlier last week, these be involved in this type of activity our friends? If this is our attitude but, take a moment as you walk students had been occupying three again and we hope by sharing our why should whites march with across campus to ponder on your bar stools at a nearby bar on Spring trauma with you, you will think blacks for equality or why should chances of becoming the random Street when they decided that it twice before you do something you people over 21 help under age youth victim of a drunken driver. We all would be fun to add to the decore of will regret. protest the new alcohol law? Should carry the same risk, as did Linda. their rooms by stealing a couple of everyone be left to fight their own But with your help we can - and signs from Al-Tech (a closeby steel 3 Ex-Siena Criminals battles? must - keep our streets and side­ plant). What these students failed I regret that it had to take me walks safe. to realize was that this sort of activ­ four years to learn this lesson and Take a stand. Refuse to ride ity is a criminal offense - in other I am even sorrier for those students with an intoxicated driver. Vo- words, a misdemeaner which in­ Dear Editor: who still have not learned it. I think luteer to drive a friend who has volved handcuffing, fingerprinting it's time that we let the administra­ partied too much. Write your con­ and gaining a criminal record. As if being a senior isn't hard tion know that we want a voice in gressman to initiate deterrent leg­ Needless to say, these students enough with projects, finals and the changes they're effecting on islation against killer drivers: no were caught, redhanded, with the papers (of course not even men­ our campus. So let's all stop sitting time off for good behavior - no "goods." tioning resumes), it's just gotten in our dorm rooms complaining - suspending half a sentence - no The above scenario is about us, harder. I think after four years ar get out there and get involved; the plea bargaining. three "reformed" students here at Siena I've finally realized why it has power the administration has over Do something positive, if not for Siena. This escapade was very new been so aptly nicknamed "Apa­ us is only as much as we give them. yourself or for a friend, then for to all of us due to the fact that none thetic University." I used to read someone who loves you. of us had ever been involved in articles written in the school news­ Nancy Scala Keep your future alive! something quite like this before. paper about how students here Take our work for it - it is a very simply whined about problems at Russell and Eleanor Nicholson Parents of Linda Lancaster r THE WASHINGTON SEMESTER The Promethean Attention all juniors and seniors at Siena! If you are inter­ ested in a stimulating off-campus educational experience, you now have the opportunity to participate in the Washington Spring Semester Program offered by Siena College in a cooperative arrange ment with American University. The Program includes regular courses, special seminars with prominent governmen­ Publication Schedule tal officials, a research tutorial and an internship opportunity. The student can select an internship assignment to a congres­ sional office or committee, executive branch agency, interest group association, Justice Department office, research think- tank group or one of the mass media bureaus. Fall offerings include programs in: Publication Date Ad or Article Deadline

-American National Government (General) -American National Government (Legal Process) February 22nd February 15th -Foreign Policy -Economic Policy March 8th March 1st -Justice -Journalism -Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution March 29th March 22nd Depending on the program selected, students accepted in the program will receive 15 or 16 credits toward graduation. A April 5th March 29th prerequisite for non-political science majors who are inter­ ested in either the American Government, Foreign Policy or Justice academic tracks is to have completed the Introduction to April 19th April 11th American Government course. Political Science majors are eligible when they have completed their major core require­ ment sequence. All interested students should contact Professor May 2nd April 25th LeonHalpert, (phone-x2359)for more information and applica­ tion forms. The application deadline for the Fall Term is March 23, 1990. THE PROMETHEAN FEBRUARY 8, 1990

CAREER WINNING RESUMES

FOCUS: In making career preparations, writing a resume is one of the last things you do. Before you can declare what job you want and describe SCIENTISTS TALK ABOUT THEIR your achievements that demonstrate your ability to do the job, you have JOBS to examine your own psyche, interests, abilities, values, and accom­ plishments as well as a list of jobs that would be fulfilling.

The two largest employers in the Capital District are New York State Here are some questions to ask yourself: and General Electric. Scientists representing these organizations spoke at Siena about their own and related occupations to an audience of Are you aware of your areas of major interest? students and faculty on February 1. The event was the first in a series Do you know your three major strengths? being presented this semester to acquaint students with career opportu­ nities for college graduates (whatever their major) in a wide range of pro­ Are you able to cite instances when you fessions. demonstrated these strengths? Doug Sheppard is an aquatic biologist with the Division of Fish and Wildlife of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. In Do you know what you require from a job for periods of serious drought, it is his responsibility to determine how much it to be satisfying for you? water can be diverted from lakes and streams for human consumption without harming the fish. He said the difference between scientists and Do you know the titles of jobs that would be engineers is that scientists begin with a problem and come up with a satisfying for you? solution. Engineers start with a solution and make something to imple­ ment it. He also pointed out the importance of computers in facilitating his work. If the answer to any of these questions is "no," you can begin to Sue Kelly has been a chemical technician in the Research and Engineering Department at GE Plastics in Selkirk for the past 11 years. obtain the information you need by attending a "Decision Making Work­ She works in the lab, analyzing samples. She also urged the students to shop," at which these questions will be addressed. "Decision Making learn about computers. She shared her insights about being a woman employee at GE. They are really a minority at GE. She is the only female Workshops" are scheduled for Feb. 21st and 22nd. Inquire about details in her department. There is only one female chemist on the premises who and sign up at the Career Center. has a Ph.D. "But," she said, "no one has ever put me down for being a woman." She advised the students to keep their options open because "there are a million jobs out there." Many resumes are dismissed not because the writers are inca­ As a forensic toxicologist at the NYS Police Crime Lab, Harry Garber examines the bodies of people killed in automobile accidents to determine pable of doing the job, but because the writers failed to convince the if they were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In some cases, reader that they are capable of doing the job. Three qualities that make an accident could be caused by the absence of drugs. For instance, if a victim was an epileptic and there was no evidence of the medication a resume more effective are its tone, substance, and style. epileptics need in the body, the accident could possibly have been caused by a seizure. Mr. Garber said that mathematics is important in his occu­ pation. People in forensics must be problem solvers. They are also called A tone of confidence, purposefulness, and resolve make a favor­ upon to testify in court. He does so about four or five times a year. able impression on the reader. This can be conveyed by a clear Therefore, one must be level headed and able to stand up under pressure. All the speakers alluded to the main difference between public statement of what the writer wants to do by relating past skills and service and private industry—money. Private industry pays better. accomplishments to the job under consideration. People in professional positions with the state won't get rich, but they won't be poor either. The best way to gather information about occupations and to keep A resume has substance when the writer's achievements and their abreast of job opportunities is to talk to people who do work that you would like to do. Asked how to approach getting a job, the speakers beneficial results are clearly stated so that their relevance to the job advised knocking on doors and asking if anything is available. If there is being pursued can readily be seen. something you really want to do, be willing to work on a volunteer basis if you can afford to. Mr. Sheppard knows several people who began their careers this way and now hold responsible positions in the Department Employers look for more than competence in the people they hire. of Environmental Conservation. People who are considering the possibil­ ity of working for the state should take the civil service examination. They are also looking for enthusiasm, intelligence, and diligence. These Several students took the opportunity to introduce themselves to the can be conveyed in the style of the resume. Make the format eye appeal­ speakers and chat with them following the presentations and audience discussion. ing. State achievements crisply. Select vocabulary carefully. Use strong, descriptive active verbs. Of course, make sure the spelling is perfect. By the way, four words frequently misspelled in resumes are Loudonville, liaison, personnel, and develop.

Remember, the purpose of your resume is to obtain an interview. So, you have to present yourself as a person that the interviewer would OTHER CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE want to meet. After writing your resume, put yourself in the place of the Practically all the positions that exist in private industry have reader. If you were a stranger reading your resume, would you want to counterparts in public service. On February 21, Harold Byrnes, princi­ meet you? pal occupational analyst in the NYS Department of Labor, will describe a range of careers in state government. On March 28, Robert McEvoy, Schenectady County Manager, will discuss his own and other careers in local government and how to pursue them. That evening, Chuck Juhasz of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will describe careers in the federal government and effective ways of approaching them. These presentations are open to all students, whatever your major or year of graduation. They will be helpful to you if you are making a career choice, writing a resume, beginning a job search, or making contacts. Plan to attend one or more of them and sign up at the Career Center. Special Sections THE PROMETHEAN

The Knickerbocker Arena in day of the event ticket sales. MAAC downtown Albany is the -Box office hours are 9AM to 6PM Attention, college basketball nation's newest indoor, multi­ Monday through Friday; 10AM to 5PM enthusiasts! MAAC-Mania will hit purpose entertainment and on Saturday. Albany March 2-5, bringing to the sports facility. Some have -There is no smoking inside the arena. Capital Region all of the excitement of called the "Knick" a -The Knickerbodker Arena has NCAA Division I men's basketball. "refrigerator-like" monstrosity facilities for the physically impaired, With the addition of such while others have applauded indluding restrooms. telephone, water prestigious institutions as Siena, the efforts of Jim Coyne and the fountains, special ticket window, Canisius, Loyola, and Niagra, the 12- COMINI people of Albany County for ramps and elevator. team Metro Atlantic Athletic bringing such a spectcular -There are 25 luxury suites on the Conference becomes the largest in the February entertainment center to the lower level, each with 16 seats, wet entire country. The conference is area. The "Knick" hosted its bar, kitchenette, TV and a restroom. being sponsored by Marine Midland 8-11 grand opening on Tuesday Bank. MAAC Menmber Schools January 30 with Frank Sinatra include: Army, Canisius, Fairfield, entertaining a full house Fordham, Holy Cross, Iona, LaSalle, 12 Monday inside, and homesless and Aids Loyola, Manhattan, Niagra, St. activists protesting outside. Peter's, Siena. 13 Tuesday With all of the hype that has The winner of this 4-day been made over the Capital Buses tournament will automatically Region's latest controversy, we receive an invitation to the NCAA 64- 14 Wednesday thought you might be CDTA buses currently service team tournament , college interested in finding out a little the Knickerbocker Arena (South Pearl basketball's coverted crown jewel. more about what makes the St. Transportation Center). 15 Thursday "Knick" such a hot topic. When major arena events are Moscow Circus Troy Record, Doug de Lisle scheduled on weekends and evenings, 16 Friday Knick Facts CDTA service on existing routes will be Sun 2/4/90 The arena's 17,500 seat expanded to ensure mass transit The Moscow Circus is similar in style availability. to the type of circus that is found in 17 Saturday Stars capacity makes it the third Service will be expanded to Europe. What makes the European largest multi-purpose arena in guarantee departures from downtown style so distinguished is the use of the state of New York. Only Albany approximately 15 minutes only one as opposed to 3 rings. This 18 Sunday Madison Square Garden and after arena events conclude. Bus stops allows the audience to focus better on Nassau Veteran's Memorial at Ten Eyck Plaza (Pearl St.), and the various performers, and what a Coliseum have greater Hilton Hotel (State St.) are fine lot are on tour this time. capacities for facilities in the recommended as the best boarding This Russian troupe still arean category of under 22,000 points. treats the circus as an art form which capacity. Bus #29 (Albany-Cohoes) is characterized by their sharp -Knickerbocker Arena is stops across from Siena, in front of the performances which audiences find owned by Albany County and extremely entertaining. 19 Monday managed by Spectacor Management Group, of Philadelphia, world's leading 22 Thursday private management firm for public assembly facilities. -Concession stand food 23-25 inclused: hot dogs, super dogs, hamburgers, cheese burgers, sausage sandwiches, chicken March sandwiches, personal pan 2-5 pizza, nacho grande, candies, peanuts, fresh-popped popcorn, soft pretzels, chips, soft ice cream, frozen yogurt, Ben and Jerry's ice cream bars, and french fries. 6 Tuesday -Concession stand beverages include: domestic draft and canned beers, imported draft 8-11 and canned beers, Pepsi-Cola, Diet Pepsi, Slice, Saratoga Mineral Water, and fresh 13-18 squeezed lemonade. -Seating capacity ranges form 17,500 seats for a center stage concert to 7,000 seats for a 24-26 family show like Sesame Street Live. Hockey seating is 15.000 28 Wednesday for an NHL rink configuration and 13,000 seats for an International (Olympic) rink April set up. 22-29 -There are four team locker rooms, seven dressing rooms Mav and an officials' locker room. 11-13 -It is 130 feet from the roof of the Knickerbocker Arena to the floor. -The center-hung scoreboard with its multicolored, animated message center weighs over 8 1/2 tons. -There are 12 box office windows on the southeast side of the arena for advance and day THE PROMETHEAN Special Sections February 8, 1990

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8:00PM $20 7:30PM To Get Tickets: Shuttle Serviceto Knick: $19.50 The Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) will provide a 7:30PM Ticketmaster has been shuttle service from three outlying parking lots. Service will originate one $15,$13,$11.$9 selected as the exclusive hour prior to an event, and buses will run approximately every ten computerized ticketing service for minutes. The park-and-ride service will be at the following parking lots: 7:30PM tickets for tickets to Knickerbocker $25.$15,$12.50 Arena events. Arena patrons are able The Empire State Plaza - Shuttle service will originate at the Plaza Bus to purchase tickets 3 ways: Terminal. After the event, this shuttle will pick up passengers at the Grand Street pickup point. No fee will be charged for the Empire State Plaza Shuttle service; however, there is a charge to park in the Empire 7:00PM 1. Through the Knickerbocker Arena State Plaza parking facilities. Box Office lacated at 51 South Pearl St.. Office hours are: McCartv Avenue Lot - Shuttle service will at the NYS Thruway Exit 23, 8:00PM Mon-Fri 9a.m. - 6p.m. at the southern terminating point of 1-787 $9,$5 Sat. 10a.m. -5p.m. DeFreestvilleLot -Service will begin at the intersection of Routes 4 and 43 7:30PM Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American in North Greenbush Express, and Discover Card are all In all cases, buses will run until one hour after the event ends. 7:30 PM acceptable (No Checks). For group sales information call (518) 487- CDTA will also institute a downtown shuttle system, picking up passen­ 2100. For handicapped seating gers along a route running north on Broadway, west on Clinton and south Call for times/ information call (518) 487-2080. on Pearl Street.. This service will be available for those patrons parking prices in lots north of State Street.. 2. Through Ticketmaster Ticket Centers. Cash only is accepted at For more information on CDTA services for Knickerbocker Arena events, $12,$6 Ticket master centers. Area locations please call (518) 482-8822. include: Albany World Records Colonie Record Town Latham Leeders Video For additional locations call 7:30PM 476-1000. $11,$8.50,$5 3. Through Charge-By -Phone £+ KNICKERBOCKER Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone4 $5 Phone:476-1000. Hours: Mon-Sat Call for times 9a.m.-10p.m., Sun. 9a.m.-9p.m. r ARENA $16.50.$11.50 $9.50,$7.50

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By KENNETH WITTIG Ph.D. Ph.D. while living on teaching as­ ies well beyond reason. If they instead of a Milky Way? Would you Dean of the Science Division sistant stipends). The Donsbach cannot find a study they like, they feeljust as healthy if you knew that University School of Nutrition will quickly do some "research" of their the granola bar has just as much Am I guilty of hyperbole in my provide you with a Ph.D. in nutri­ own. Their studies seldom have fat and calories per ounce, and very choice of title? After all, hyperbole tion, entirely by correspondence, adequate controls, suffer form small few vitamins and minerals? is one of the hallmarks of the diet for only $5595-with a 20% dis­ sample size, and have numerous The message is implicit in these and nutrition gimmicks and frauds count for full prepayment. There is other flaws. Regardless, these examples: buyer beware! Read the that flood the country. Let me give a minor drawback-Dr. Donsbach "studies" are the basis of advertis­ labels; do not accept the names you a few statistics and you can hasn't found anyone who will ac­ ing claims. The examples are innu­ and ads at face value(there is no judge for yourselves. The Cambr­ credit his university. For that merable. A few samples from the legal definition of "light" or "lite" in idge Diet Plan had sales of $38 matter, Dr. Donsbach can't find "legitimate" but rather distorted the food business. million in 1983. Sales have dropped any record of his own "Ph.D." The view of corporate advertising de­ Let's assume you're facing the a bit- after Cambridge was linked registrar at his "alma mater" (Un­ partments: coming of spring (yes, it does even­ with at least 6 deaths from heart ion University in Texas, another I was never an oat bran fan, at tually arrive, even in Loudonville) failure. Herbalife, a producer of unaccredited place) has no record least not after I read a few actual and you are carrying extra pounds many phony weight control prod­ of his attendance. studies on oat bran. Yes, it lowers that you want to unload. How do ucts (among other items), has By now I hope that you will cholesterol (although the evidence you do it? estimated sales over $1 billion per agree when I say that megabucks is not unequivocal) but do you really The most successful weight loss year. It spent some of it's profits in are being made in this business. want to eat a third of a large box of plans take into account the mul­ a losing defense of a lawsuit filed Perhaps I ought to explain the rest oat cereal every dav? That's usu­ tiple factors involved in weight by the California Attorney Gen­ of my title: what ispseudoscience? ally about what it takes to dupli­ control. They create not only a new eral. Fines of several hundred We live in a technology age; every­ cate the experimental treatments. set of menus but also a new life­ thousand dollars were levied day some new breakthrough makes And, the subjects of most studies style. A reasonable program of against them. The Appetoff Appe­ life easier and medical care better. all start out with very high choles­ exercise seems to curb the appetite tite Control Kit (a box of band-aids In such an atmosphere, the reality terol levels, so what the effect will and keep weight down a bit (exer­ and a bottle of "hunger suppres­ of life gets distorted very easily. be on individuals with normal cise possibly lowers the body's sant") had $13 million in sales The reality is that there are many cholesterol levels is uncertain. weight control "set point," just like from January to May of 1988. The disease states for which there are Do you believe that America is a thermostat regulates the tem­ FDA destroyed $26 million in in­ no safe and effective cures avail­ really "eating light" when it break­ perature in a house, if the hypothe­ ventory when they closed down the able: diabetes, many types of can­ fasts on Sara Lee Croissants-which sis is correct). New behaviors to operation in April 1, 1989. A con­ cer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, ath­ happen to have 4 times as much fat handle typical social and psycho­ gressional panel estimated that erosclerosis, and obesity. If the as an English muffin? Do you logical situations that bring on health quackery in general costs medical establishment cannot cure believe that we are eating "100% overeating are also included in these Americans at least $10 billion per your disease you may be willing to natural" when we eat Sara Lee plans. One research team (Olson year, and that it is one of America's believe that someone outside the Chocolate Coffee Cake containing and Colvin) found that the com­ fastest growing industries: growth establishment can, especially if they monogfycerides, diglycerides, gum mon thread among successful rate is estimated at 12% each year. produce testimonials (false or ir­ arable, lecithin, andxanthangum? weight losers was a sense of "own­ Nutrition related frauds are a sig­ relevant). These quacks surround These claims appeared in ads for ership." These people accepted the nificant part of this business. their products with incomprehen­ these foods. The ads have been fact that they and they alone were There are some bargains to be sible jargon designed to impress declared false by the FDA and responsible for their own weight. had by the consumer (take note, all but not inform. They are quick to banned. Each had to find a program that of you who are contemplating the 5 distort the cautious and limited Don't you feel healthier when he/she could live with. None, inci­ or more years needed to get your conclusions of valid scientific stud­ you have a Quaker Granola Bar dentally, was successful on their first attempt. Be Safe, Smart, and Strive; Don't Drink and Drive! THE PROMETHEAN February 8,1990 11 PROFILE: Travelogue: PETER M. PRYOR '52 By BARBARA A. RIEDELL ISRAEL Co-Features Editor Peter M. Pryor is a prominent BIBLICAL STUDIES TOUR A SUCCESS Albany attorney. That in itself is not amazing. Pryor is also a gradu­ By JOHN T. EVERS ate of Siena College C52) and Al­ Assistant News Editor bany Law School ('54). What is exciting about Peter Pryor is that Over the Christmas break most of the Siena family was privy to the he was the first black to graduate coldest December in New York State history. The members of Siena from Albany Law School, and he is College's Biblical Studies Tour (RS-26) enjoyed the warm and pleasant currently a Trustee of Siena Col­ weather, as well as the scenic summer-like climate of Israel and Egypt. lege. The trek began on Dec. 27 when the group left the cold, white setting of New York for the warmth of the Middle-east. Our flight left from New The Peter Pryor story is a suc­ York City and arrived in Tel Aviv on the 28th of December. The group was cess story that begins in Savanah, a cross section from the world of education; participating were profes­ Georgia, before World War II. The PHOTO COURTESY OF PUB. REL. sors: Dr. Zaas, Dr. Nolan, Fr. Tamburello, and Bob DyLong (retired), son of a Methodist minister, Pryor students; John Evers, Thomas Flynn, Jane and Sue Kaufman, Mary grew up with a deep compassion As a Siena College Trustee Pryor Vance, Simeon Morrel, Cathia Mouawad, and Paul Marchand. for human life. As a child he lived helped to bring about the opening We were all glad to land and start the journey that would take us from on the barrier island of Daufuskie, of the Unidad Umoja Cultural the northern tip of Israel to the great pyramids of Egypt. The first day we near Hilton Head. He learned the Center. Pryor sees a need to "elimi­ stayed in Tel Aviv. From there we visited the ancient port of Caesarea Gullah dialect ( a mixture of Afri­ nate racism from the campus and where the only inscription to Pontius Pilate was ever found. The aque­ can Tribal Language and English), the classroom." He views college as duct, moats, and the sewer system at Caesarea bear witness to the a learning environment, and the and has a lilt to his voice even now. ancients' creativity as well as their knowledge of architecture. He served in Europe during World campus community as a place War II, and came to Siena on the GI where we can all advance ourselves. The group also viewed the modern city of Haifa. Around the area there were several ancient crusader cities and castles. Another interesting Bill. As a sociology major, Pryor Pryor attributes the recent resur­ sight was Mount Carmel, the dwelling ground of the prophet Elijah and continued to excel academically, facing of racism on college cam­ the birthplace of the Carmelite Order. The last places we visited before and won a scholarship to the New puses to the culture students bring the NewYearwere the ruins of Meghido (the future site of the Apocalypse), York School of Sociology. He passed with them from home. In order to ease racial tensions, Pryor sug­ the Church of the Nativity (were Pope Paul VI celebrated mass), and the this up, opting instead for Albany church where St. Joseph's workshop is rumored to have been located. Law School. In 1954 Pryor became gests, "enhancing the faculty and a member of the Bar and opened administration with minorities." After we celebrated the New Year with some traditional Israeli dancing his own law practice. This action, he feels, would make and music , we stayed at the Kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar. We visited three famous churches; the Church of the Beatitudes, the Church of the Pri­ Pryor's flegling practice soon minority students feel more at ease, while benefitting the majority popu­ macy of Peter, and the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and became a haven for local people Fishes. The latter church contains the rock on which Christ is said to who had trouble affording a law­ lation through exposure to other cultures. have blessed the bread and the fish in the famous Gospel story. On the yer. There was no legal aid society, same day the group walked along the shore of the Sea of Galilee and the so Pryor represented and defended One of the goals of Black His­ Jordan River. We saw the mosaic on the floor of an ancient synagogue those in need. Pryor gained experi­ tory Month is to make people aware near Tiberius tnat depicted a zodiac, and several otner mosaics tnat were ence fighting discrimination cases of the rich history and Culture thousands of years old. before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, surrounding Black Americans. The Roman baths were an interesting sight to see because they and then became a member of the Pryor explained that much of Black provided us with an opportunity to partake in an activity that the Romans Attorney Generals Office. Pryor has Heritage was lost or forgotten dur­ did years ago. The hot baths are naturally heated and open all year long. held many positions in govern­ ing the periods of slavery and Civil We had the pleasure of spending rainy days at indoor sites such as the mental agencies, and has been in- War. Only now are Blacks discov­ artist colony and synagogues at Safed. The synagogues were beautifully stumental in setting up such or­ ering their ancestral heritage. Pryor decorated and are a reflection of the various European Jews that built ganizations as the NYS Depart­ wants all people to share in our them and worship in them. ment of Environmental Conserva­ common culture, but to be aware of and respect the cultures of others. Before leaving for Jerusalem we visited the walls of Jericho, the tion. crusader Kingdom of Belvoir, the Roman digs at Bethshae'an, and the museum at Hazor which had the remnants of an archaeological exhibit containing 21 different civilizations. ROTC UPDATE Jerusalem has two separate cities; a new, modern city and an old, historical city. All told there are several cultures and religions interacting There are many reasons why and living within blocks of each other. The old city contains some of the By CADET SANDERS holiest places in the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian religions. We visited Contributor one should take advantage of the ROTC opportunity. First, a person the Dome of the Rock (the place were Muslims believe that Mohammed ascended to heaven), the Western Wall (the Holiest place for Jews around The Army ROTC Two-Year Pro­ can qualify for a two year scholar­ ship that pays your full tuition, the world), and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the site were Christians gram is designed for junior and believe Christ rose from the dead). community college graduates, stu­ required educational fees, and includes a specified amount for Before leaving Israel we stopped at the Shrine of the Book. It is a dents at four-year institutions who museum dedicated to the Dead Sea scrolls which were a major advance­ did not take ROTC their first two books, supplies, and equipment. Second, even if you don't win a ment in Biblical scholarship. Probably the eeriest site on the trip was the years of college, students entering Holocaust museum. The statistics alone made the group stare at the map a two year post-graduate course of scholarship, you'll receive an al­ lowance of up to $1000 for each of of Europe containing the numerical information pertaining to the geno­ study, and students attending cide. That afternoon we discussed the Holocaust at the Hebrew Univer­ military junior colleges. two years, along with uniforms, and military science textbooks and sity. The memorial helped us all realize that there is definitely a need The two year program offers the materials. for more understanding among mankind and the need for more love in the opportunity to enhance your edu­ Next, as we all know, the reali­ world. cation and graduate with more than We left for Egypt on Jan. 12. We saw the pyramids, the sphinx, and a college diploma. You'll receive ties of making it successfully in the outside world are not guaranteed the Egyptian museum which houses the remains of King Tut. Some of valuable leadership and manage­ the group decided to ride camels at the pyramids. The return trip was ment training both in and outside when we graduate. The ROTC program will not only enhance your long, and classes started the next day. The Biblical Studies Tour was the classroom. You'll develop new considered a great success by all involved. skills and gain the practical experi­ resume, but you will hve developed ence you'll need as an officer in the significant characteristics that will A U.S. Army, and in your chosen be evident to any future employer, civilian career. When you finish your peers, and family members. SHARE WITH US the program and complete college, You will have learned the value of you'll receive your first promotion- responsibility, teamwork, and the IF YOU ARE TRAVELING, GOING ABROAD, OR from student to second lieutenant. art of leadership. These are the COME FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY OR tools necessary for one to succeed The first step in the Two-Year in all aspects of life. CULTURE, Program is Basic Camp, a fully Contact a Professor of Military LET US KNOW! BE A PART OF paid six week training camp nor­ TRAVELOGUE OR CULTURAL COMMENT! mally held during the summer Science at the Siena ROTC Depart­ between the sophomore and junior ment in the Quonset Huts to ar­ CALL 783-2560 OR STOP BY THE years of college. range orientation. What are you PROMETHEAN OFFICE waiting for? 12 FEBRUARY 8,1990 THE PROMETHEAN Practical Magic Overkill Comes to Saratoga Winners By FRANK LUIS normal position. Let it fall. Pick it Arts & Entertainment Editor up. Let it fall. Wasn't that easy? Now back to the review. Before I begin this review I Overkill is one of the most have to first define a few key terms popularmetalbands around. They for you readers that might not be have a huge following throughout too familiar with heavy metal... the U.S. and Europe, and have sold Thrash- Is the heaviest type of heavy at least 600,000 records without metal. It sounds as fast as a Chip­ any commercial airplay. They are munk's album playing at 78rpm. touring behind their latest release You then must add VOLUME (If Decay.their first show in the area you knew how loud it was you in three years so I was expecting an would understand why I capital­ energetic show. What I got was one ized it). But the most important of the most intense concerts I have part of thrash is the lyrics which ever seen. To begin with the show are never about love, but instead was over an hour late, so the large deal with only the darkest most se­ crowd of about 300 was already PHOTO BY LEIGH SEILING rious topics of life (These include restless. Then the bands took the THE ONE ACT PLAY PRACTICAL MAGIC WAS PERFORMED AT violence, death, drugs, etc...Not a stage. The opening bands. Power- SIENA ON JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 1, AND 2. SHOWN IN A happy scene at all). maid and Mordred were both extre­ PERTICULARLY AMUSING SEEN ARE (FROM LEFT): JOHN Mosh - This is the dance done to mely talented thrash bands. Their MCENENY; RORBE KELSH; KRISTEN WEISS; AND MIKE DURAN. thrash music. In the old days it music got the crowd headbanging THIS PRODUCTION WAS COMPLETLY HANDLED BY STUDENTS. used to be called slam dancing. We and moshing (Aren't you glad I de­ CONGRATULATIONS! can't forget that thrash is still a fined these terms for you) at an out­ type of music, and even though it rageous speed. I didn't think the will never get played on Dance Fe­ crowd would be able to handle much ver, people still dance to it. The more than this, but I was wrong. steps for this dance are really easy When Overkill took the to learn. All it requires is for a large stage the crowd lost control. The group (All usually wearing black crowd moshed and headbanged it's leather) to gather and start throw- way through songs such as "Skull SPECIAL VALENTINE'S QUIZ: •ing themselves at each other. I Crusher" and "Death Before Glory". know its weird but its a lot more fun Lead singer "Blithesome kept the then it sounds. crowd alive with powerful scream­ Headbanging- It is a very common ing vocals throughout the and two MRS DEGREE ? thing at metal shows. It involves hour set. The fun point of the eve­ moving one's head back and forth ning was when he had the crowd to the rhythm of the music. Try it sing along to their song "F—kYou". right now. First let your head fall Overall I would have to say that this Are you looking for a Mrs. Degree, 8. You've cancelled all your other strait down until it hits your chest. was an impressive return to the or just a Mrs.? Take the following magazine subscriptions in favor of Fine. Now pick your head up to av Albany area metal scene for Over­ kill. quiz to find out! Just answer (hon­ Modern Bride. estly!) True or False. 9. You consider the upcoming for­ Upcoming Concerts 1. You ogle your friends engage­ mal a trial run for the Big Day. Whitesnake- Ace Frehley's Comet- ment rings, and compare sizes. 10. You can actually tolerate the What do you get when you take five For those of you unfamiliar 2. You understand the concept of icing on wedding cakes. musical veterans who have per­ with Ace Frehley he is best known pre-pre-engaged. formed for David Lee Roth, Deep as the ex-lead guitarist of the rock 3. Everyone over the age of 18 is a Scoring: Purple, Vandenburg, and Quiet Riot band Kiss. After leaving them he potential spouse. If you answered True to: and let them run wild in the record­ decided to form a new group dedi­ 4. The first thing you lookforwhen 6-10: Congratulations! Your only ing studio? You get the one and cated to playing the fast, hard rock meeting someone new is whether only Whitesnake. They are cur­ that he loved. This new band be­ complaint will be receiving joint rently touring in support of their came Frehley's Comet. They will be or not they are wearing a wedding wedding/graduation gifts. Top 20 album onguemaking their appearing at Saratoga Winners on band. 3-6: February isyourmonth! There first area appearance in almost February 22nd in support of their 5. You've picked out the names for is nothing wrong with being a three years at the new Knicker­ latest critically acclaimed album your first three kids. romantic, however, could you cut bocker Arena on February 15th. Trouble WaTkin'. If you're a fan of 6. You can't wait to graduate be­ the mushy stuff? For all you guitar fanatics this is the Comet or Kiss then I'm sure cause there is one less thing stand­ Less than 3: Either you are already your chance to catch guitar wizard this a show you won't want to miss. ing in the way of your wedding. married, or you are a confirmed Stevie Vai in action. Opening up Tickets are $ 12.50 at all local Straw­ for them will be the hard rock band 7. The month of June is booked bachelor/bachelorette. Enjoy it berries and TicketMaster outlets. Kix. Tickets $19.50 available at the They will also be available for $ 14.00 solid, as you are an attendant in 3 while it lasts! Arena box office and TicketMaster- or more weddings. Cosby Featured at the Knickerbocker By FRANK LUIS Arts & Entertainment Editor ing. Remember this is Bill Cosby we're talking about. He could probably find humor in a nuclear We all know who Bill Cosby disaster. What I'm saying is that is. We've seen him do his brand of he wasn't as funny as you think he family-type stand up comedy. He would be. has his own top-rated T.V. show. The show started with him He has appeared in countless Jello poking fun at couples. He walked pudding commercials. He was around the stage, pulled people voted in a recent poll as having one out of the audience, and got them of the most recognized and involved in the act. He was funny. trustworthy faces on television. Not hilarious, just funny. I told When I heard that he would be ap­ myself that he was just warming pearing at the Knickerbocker Arena up, and that his act would really I jumped at the chance to see him come alive soon. The problem was live. that it didn't come alive until near The crowd of 15,000 was the end of his two hour perform­ madeupofpeopleofallages. Ashe ance. He ended his set with his walked onto the stage he was most popular skit "The Visit To greeted by a enthusiastic standing The Dentist". I had a good time, ovation. The crowd was expecting but I decided that the next time I a truly great performance. Theyal- want to see Bill Cosby 111 rent one most got one. of his classic videos instead of I'm not saying he wasn't entertain­ seeing him live. THE PROMETHEAN FEBRUARY 8, 1990 13

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THE PROMETHEAN Sports February 8, 1990 15 The Last Word: College Basketball's Midpoint All-Star Team by MARK SMITH darkhorse candidate for Player of in the conference, they are cur­ UNLV and lost in overtime 148-141 Co-Sports Editor the Year honors (only because of rently second in the AP Top 25. to LSU. Any team that averages the small school), has had another Don't expect Kansas to go very far 122 points per game is dangerous. Most college basketball teams phenomenal year so far. He has in the NCAA tourney. Purdue is have passed the halfway point in been averaging close to 30 points another big suprise. Unmentioned league play and therefore it is time and is over 11 rebounds per game. in pre-season polls, they climbed to ...Sports fans rejoice!!! There is a to do something that sports fans While Syracuse has had its eighth in the nation before losing new daily sports newspaper, The love- make an all-star team. The problems with the outside game, their first conference game after a National headed by Frank Deford. players listed below are the ones my power forward. Derrick Cole­ school record eight straight league Mike Lupica has quit his job with that I would take into battle if the man has continued to give oppo­ victories. Conneticut is definitely the Daily News to work on the Olympics were tomorrow. These nents more than enough to worry the suprise in the Big East. At staff...Reggie Miler has replaced players would definitely win the about on the inside. Coleman, the week's end they were tied for first Chuck Person as the leader of the gold because unlike John Th­ possible top pick in the NBA draft, and had beaten Georgetown, now respectable Indiana Pacers. I ompson's 1988 team, mine can is a tenacious rebounder and the Syracuse and St. John's. RickPitino expect Person to be traded before shoot the rock. intense competitor that would clean has lead Kentucky to a commend­ next year...Danyl Strawberry will At point guard is Chris Jackson the backboards and intimidate the able 10-10 record. At first glance probably have his best season after from LSU. He is averaging about teams. Larry Johnson of UNLV that doesn't look so hot, but re­ coming out of rehab for an alcohol 29 points a game and can pass with would be crashing the boards right member the sanctions they received addiction...Cam Neely is the main the best of them. Even though behind Coleman. Johnson, a 6-10 at the begining of the year. Not reason the Bruins are in first most think LSU has been a disap­ 250 pound junior college transfer many people have heard of New place...Bo Jackson may know pointment so far, they will make a has shown no problems adapting Mexico State, but ask UNLV, they didley but he doesn't know lot of noise in the big show. His to the physical play at the new are tough. They are 9-1 in confer­ arbitration...it may not turn out to back-up is lightly regarded Gary level. This man can get a rebound ence play, tied for first with the be a fight, but Mike Tyson should Payton of Oregon State, the NCAA with anyone. Runnin* Rebels. fight George Foreman so the 42 all-time assist leader. He has shown Center is probably the hardest The biggest disappointment of year fighter can't say Tyson dodged tremendous leadership ability while position on the floor to pick. Hank the year has to be North Carolina. him until he was too old.. .The Phila­ leading the Beavers to a Top 20 Gathers, another Loyola-Mary- Again, after having a highly re­ delphia 76ers are in first place for ranking. mount player, would be the starter garded freshman class. Dean Smith the first time in a long time thanks Lee Mayberry of number three at this point in the season. At 6-7 has failed in raising the Tar Heels to the aquisiton of Johnny Arkansas is my choice for shooting is averaging 26 points and 11.5 above the pack. Don't look for Dawkins...The Portland Trail guard. Anybody that has seen this rebounds and has shown his abil­ them to make a move in the post Blazers are a legitimate threat to man play would agree, those who ity to score on anybody (48 points season either since the Heels have­ dethrone the Lakers in the Pacific haven't, you will give the nod of against LSU Sunday). One of my n't made the Final Four since 1982. Division.. .what has happened to approval when you do. He has favorite players and a possible Notre Dame has also failed to live Andre Agassi...it's a joke that AX. been criticized for being too unsel­ choice for best freshman is up to expectations. After having all Green is starting over Karl Malone fish but when push comes to shove, Shaquille O'Neal, the back-up. the starters back, they have had a in the NBA All-Star game. Don't be Mayberry has taken charge for the Shack, the 7-2 center from LSU mediocre season at best and may suprised if the angered Mailman Razorbacks who are undefeated in had his first triple double Sunday not even get into the NCAA tourne- takes charge and wins the league play. When Mayberry needs with 20 points, 24 rebounds and ment. MVP...James Edwards is the first a break, and he will with the up 12 blocks while sitting for six min­ There are other teams that have Pistons' center since Bob Lanier to tempo style, he will be replaced by utes in the first half because of foul not had great seasons to date, but actually post up another Loyola-Marymount's Bo Kimble, the trouble. are picking up steam for the run for center...Tom Fenders, the coach nation's leading scorer at 35.5 ppg. The team would be coached by the title. Illinois led by Kendal Gill of the Texas Longhorns, is doing a Kimble can do anything from shoot­ Paul Westhead of Loyola-Mary- and Marcus Liberty is not a team great j ob reviving that program. He ing the three to getting back and D mount because no foreign team most will want to face in March. won't be there too long.. .rumor also and taking the charge. could keep up with his style of play, Another "sleeper" is Arkansas. How has it Paul Westhead of Loyola- At the small forward, although especially with these players. Coach can the number three team in the Marymount maybe looking to bring my choice is not really small, is K fn-m Duke would be the assis­ nation be a sleeper? Easy, most his run-and-gun offense to St. Dennis Scott of Georgia Tech. At 6- tant but we would try to keep him people don't think of Arkansas as a Joseph's next year...the Seattle 9,220, Scott is anything but small, away from the press. national basketball powerhouse, Seahawks left Curt Warner unpro­ but he has displayed one of the best but they will. Loyola-Marymount tected which means any team can ranges of anyone in the nation while At the halfway point a few teams has little chance at winning the sign him before April 1. Other averaging 29 ppg. When Scott calls stand out as suprises. Kansas national championship, but they players left unprotected are Joe for a blow, Lionel Simmons of would probably be considered to be have proved that they can play with Morris, Ottis Anderson and Doug LaSalle will step in. Simmons, a the biggest. Picked to finish eighth anybody. The lost a close game to Williams...Tate George

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—Cindy Wyrick plays the game with Give intensity from hoop to hoop-the way it's supposed to be played. Wyrick is third on the team with a career high 10.8 points per game, Blood. but she also makes the plays that never seem to show up in the It's A boxscore. Heartwarming Michelle Collins makes playing Experience. defense look fun. Her hard-nosed play often leads her to be all over the floor, literally. Like Wyrick, her accomplishments are often lost on the stat sheet. Collins and Wyrick VALENTINE'S BLOOD DRIVE do share the season high for steals in a game, 7. en: Wed. Feb. 14th & Feb. 15th 10am - 4pm

Where: TH Commons — Siena plays home on Saturday Feb. 10 versus Fairfield at 3 PM American + and Saturday Feb. 17 versus Red Cross Fordham at 5 PM. 16 Sports February 8, 1990 THE PROMETHEAN "Showbiz" Brown dishes out school record 15 assists: Saints Hold Off Aggressive Cadets 81-79

By ANDREW PELOSI out and support this ball club. Co-Sports Editor That's what college basketball is all about." Last Saturday, the Army Ca­ dets (7-13 overall, 4-6 conference) paid a visit to the ARC and the SIENA BASKETBALL SHORTS: guests were anything but friendly. The Cadets clearly had more on — The victory versus Army was their minds than basketball. They Coach Mike Deane's 100th victory came to intimidate and be physical as a Head Coach. His record at with a very non-physical Siena Siena stands at 76-32 and 100-57 team. Their overly aggressive play overall spanning Jive plus seasons. in the paint led to a couple of scuffles during the game. Marc Brown was — Team Defense has improved affected the most as his shirt was over the last seven games. The pulled all night and was repeatedly Saints have limited their opponents shoved and molested. His anger to 67 points a game as opposed to heightened to a flagrant elbow to 85 points over the first 13 games. the face of the annoying defender. Brown called the team "dirty" and — Lee Matthews continues to play said there was "lots of deliberate well in Steve Downey's absence at stuff" and" cheap shots on screens" aift'wt pwwfflwi* center. He received the MAAC Rookie with the intent to intimidate. Brown of the Week honors for the second used the physical play against him time. Against Army Lee had six as motivation as he paced Siena photo by Russ Kennedy blocks nine rebounds and a career with 18 points and dished out a Marc Brown en route to 18 points and a record 15 assists high 14 points. He has started 13 school record 15 assists. On the games including 9 of the last other side. Army point guard Ron and 12 points at certain times in fouled in the process. He also 10.Deane hopes to have Downey Wilson had a lowly two points. He the second half but the Cadets kept missed the critical front end shot back " at some point in time over the obviously should concentrate on fighting back. Free throws helped giving Army yet another chance to next two weeks." playing basketball rather than being keep the team in the game. The tie the ballgame or go ahead to win. the court bully. There was one more Cadets shot 100 percent from the With : 10 left the Cadets pulled up — Bruce Schroeder has been play­ significant altercation between the charity line in the first half and for a trey and bricked it. The ball ing fine Basketball out of position at two teams on a loose ball. It was finished the game canning 24 of26 bounced around under the basket forward. He is averaging 10.1 ppg, your typical pushing and shoving (92%). Steve Rothert did consider­ and was put up two more times 3.7 rpg, and is shooting 59 percent match and never materialized into able damage in the low post scoring before time ran out on the Cadets from the floor. anything more. 22 points helped by a perfect 14 of and Siena went away with a thrill­ The Saints shot the lights out in 14 from the line. ing 81-79 victory. — Marc Brown's 15 assists broke the first half shooting 61 percent With 5:41 left in the game the Once again the Siena crowd and the old mark held by Mike Catino. from the floor. They continued the Saints held an 11 point lead which Rowdies must be mentioned as an Marc is 47 away from the all time fine shooting the rest of the way was cut to two with :22 remaining. instrumental part of the victory. record of 593 held by Matt Brady. finishing the game with a 57 per­ Now the fun starts. The two point Coach Mike Deane commented "the cent shooting average. But Siena lead remained as Jeffrey Robinson crowd helped us win this game — The next home game will be on just could not seem to put the missed the front end of a one and tonight." The biggest comments Thursday, February 15th against Cadets away even after limiting one situation with :20 remaining. came from Army Head Coach Les Holy Cross. TICKETS FOR THE them to 35 percent shooting in the The Cadets charged down the court Wothke, "They're worth a lot of HOLY CROSS GAME CAN BE first half and 41 percent for the and missed the shot. Lee Matthews points to Siena." He also went on to PICKED UP THURSDAY FEBRU­ game. The Saints had leads of 13 ripped down the rebound and was say "It's super the way they come ARY 8th OR FRIDAY THE 9th. Golf: Athletic Honor Roll Mike Fratangelo Accounting Comp. Sci. Women's Basketball Football: Mike Friguletto Mike Masten Accounting Mark Abatto Accounting Accounting Matthew Barry English Steve Owens Finance Sr. Notebook Kevin Deluca Comp. Sci. Tim Owens steals in the MAAC, averaging 2.5 Brian Elliot Finance Dan Saullo Accounting By ED HENRY per game. She is now fourth among Frederich Field Business Mark Smith Math Sports Writer Siena's career steal leaders. Paul Hacker Psychology Bill Snyder Accounting Chris Junjulas Mktg. Mgm. Mike Zurlo Political Sci. The Lady Saints' (10-7 overall, John McDermott Political Sci. Volleyball: 2-3 MAAC) have hit a pivotal point —Kaczkowski is second in the James Moran Accounting Scott Mullady Economics Chrissy Beaudin Math in their season. Key MAAC games MAAC in blocked shots, 1.8 per Lisa Green Psychology fill the rest of their schedule. Their game. Brian Pilla Finance Sr. Gary Roberts Mktg. Mgm. Renee Lelyo Political Sci. MAAC record is deceiving because Her 28 blocks give her the team Sarah Manning Accounting they have not lost a MAAC game by lead for the fourth straight season. Jackie Walter Biology So. more than four points. With the Soccer. Kaczkowski is also leading the team Steve Alexander Mktg. Mgm. Basketball: right circumstances they could in scoring(13.1 pg, 11th in the Lynn Corcoran Accounting Dave Foster Political Sci. easily be 5-0. MAAC) and rebounding(8.4 pg, 5th James Davis Political Sci. Val Higgins Finance With the MAAC tournament only in the MAAC). Colleen Delaney Comp. Sci.. Kathy Kaczkowski Finance a month away, it is clearly time for Diane Dettori Accounting Meghan McCarthy Comp. Sci. Siena to "kick it into high gear." Patricia Hundiah Business. Cindy Wyrick Mktg. Mgm. Their dreams of an NCAA tourna­ —The Lady Saints have gotten very Rhonda Jerry Finance Carrie Jones Finance ment berth are contingent upon a stingy on defense. Opponents have Tennis: Kelly Sach Philosophy MAAC tournament victory-nothing shot a dismal 37.9%. John Devir Economics less. "We have to play consistent, John Dobis Cross Country: Accounting intense basketball the rest of the John Durgan Accounting Ann Amodeo Finance way.'said Coach Jim Jabir. Sean Roache Liberal Arts —Val Higgins improves her inside John Bania Biology play every game. She works very Dora Damiano English ************************* Field Hockey: hard and it shows. The 6-1 junior Rebecca Leonard Accounting Susan Berberich —Seniors Mary Fuchs and Kathy is averaging 9.4 points and 6.9 Mark Losacco Comp. Sci. History Diane Frey Kaczkowski are both closing in on rebounds per game, up from 6.2 Penny Sayers Sociology Finance. Lori Kovacs the 1,000 point plateau. Kaczkow­ Edward Spalght Political Sci. Accounting and 4.4 last season. Caroline Kowach Dina Vacca Psychology Mktg. Mgm. ski and Fuchs need 29 and 51 Ann Malagasi Accounting points, respectively, to become the Michelle Maynard Comp. Sci. Baseball: ninth and tenth women to achieve Susan Phillips English Dennis Amorosano this milestone. continued on page 15 Finance Joanne Pollard Social Work Bob Anderson Finance- Hiedi Schult Political Sci. —Fuchs is currently second in Pasquale Arace Mktg. Mgm.