The erver THE STUDENT VOICE OF FORDHAM COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER March 1, 2002 www.fclcobserver.com x VOLUME XX, Issue 10 " Communication Is the Key" USG Still Working on the Vision Student's Reactions to and the Visibility — of the New Fordham's Student Lounge Administration By Catherine Casquero FCLC '04 By Erika Scott, FCLC'03 The New Student Lounge, located in Laura Taylor, FCLC '03, transferred the rear of the cafeteria, had its grand from the dance BFA program Fordham opening for the student body on October sponsors with Alvin Ailey to the Bachelor 24, 2001. Nearly four months latef/the of Arts program at Lincoln Center in lounge, which was intended to be a social December. During this process, Taylor was outlet for all students, is not being used dissatisfied with the lack of infrastructure as expected. and communication within the Dean's "Students wanted to see a place for office and Enrollment Services. Taylor, integration and socializing, a place near along with other students, feels that changes the Lowenstein Plaza where they would- in the organization and communications n't have to worry about those studying, within Fordham's administrative offices are unlike the second floor lounge which has necessary to improve the quality of service both groups of people. Also, this lounge to students. was intended for all students, commuters "Communication is the weakest link and residents," said United Student throughout all of the departments," said Government President, Margaret Pesce, Andy Suggs Taylor. During her transition, she had to FCLC '02, who has been involved with The new (and under-used) student lounge deal with numerous administrators from the project since first hearing about it in why don't we have access to certain way in the back of the cafeteria. A lot both institutions. "I understand the lack of her freshman year. things?" said Pesce. of people don't know it's there," said communications between Ailey * and According to Pesce, the original intent "While it is a beautiful project, one Rajosree Mookerjee, FCLC '04. Fordham because they are two separate was for the lounge to be a lot more inter- that USG is pleased with, we are aware "I find it very nice and comfortable. institutions, but the lack of consistency with active — a "loungy yet comfortable that there is no indication it is back However, people go there to study and information [at Fordham] is the biggest place" that would include a game/activi- there. A piece of paper can only go so complain of others being too loud; but ty table, a stereo and even a DVD player. far. What we need is something estab- it is a social place. Studying can be Taylor, who had to leave the dance pro- Presently, the lounge has a TV and VCR. lished, something like door plates, and done in the third floor area," said gram due to long-term injuries, was misin- However, miscommunication with the posting of a set schedule and estab- Salome Tewelde, FCLC '04. formed on numerous occasions in regards administration and Facilities has not lished rules," said Pesce. "I like the new lounge because it's to her transfer. "At one point I was told that made these things, or the visibility of the Opinions of the new lounge vary quieter [than the second floor lounge] I could structure my dance major to get a room, accessible. The television cannot among the students: ... and that's because no one goes certificate in choreography but Ailey never be turned on without a remote control, "I have seen it, it's nice — but it's a there," said Linda Sayed, FCLC '02. discussed this possibility with Fordham which is under lock and key in the supply lot smaller than [the second floor Anne Zeitoun,. FCLC '03, did not before they spoke (continued to page 3) closet inside the lounge. "My question is; lounge], and it is hidden. It's all the agree . (continued to page 3) TRL Co-host and FCLC Inside Sophomore At the Olympics Commentary: Justice for "All" By Nydia Streets FCLC '04 page 6 Hilarie Burton, FCLC '04, a co-host for MTV's Total Request Live (TRL), recently went to Salt Lake City, Utah as Features: MTV's correspondent for the Winter Olympics. Burton, "who has been a co- Love Your Vagina host for a year and a half, was able to page 11 meet key athletes on the United States' Olympic team during her stay in Utah from January 24 to January 27 and again Sports: from February 6 to February 13. "I covered the U.S. men's bobsled Who Da' Ram? team, the men's speed skating team, and page 15

Jeremy Bloom, U.S. mogul skier. I cov- jrtosy of Mary Banander from I •port ered Ross Powers, the U.S. snowboard- Joey Cheek, olympian speed skater Nick Pearson, ing team half pipe champ. I also covered Hilarie Burton, and olympian speed skater Kip Carpenter Arts: all of the USA team members that swept bobsled. People could pay $200 and go she said. Interviewing the athletes was a the snow boarding half pipe competi- down in the bobsled with a random challenge, as the crew had to work with Sex and the City tion," said Burton. In addition to inter- coach, but for TRL, we got to go down in the athletes' schedules, which were Fashion viewing the athletes, Burton had the the U.S. men's bobsled with the U.S. packed with practice, other interviews opportunity to participate in some of the team, and that was such a big deal," she and the actual Olympic competitions. page 16 sports and learn hands on what types of continued. "You kind of had to wait around and skills they required. A typical day for Burton in Salt Lake whenever they were available, pick them "We hung out with the Russian City was about twelve hours long, during up because they were either training or Vox: women!s curling team. They tried to which she would try to interview busy doing the Olympics. You had to take There in the Hall teach me how to curl and I was awfiuT' athletes. "The day would usually begin them when you could get them. It was she said. "I was a really big fan of the around 7:30am and end around 8:00pm," just busy, busy, (continued to page 3) page 22 News March 1,2002 Fordham Celebrates V-Day with Dual Performances of The Vagina Monologues

By: Laura Ralph, FCLC '03 \ to Safe Horizons and the FCRH '04, director of The Vagina ty for the Lincoln Center shows at Revolutionary Association of Women Monologues at Rose Hill and President Rose Hill. ' In celebration of VDay, ISIS, in par- of Afghanistan (R.A.W.A.). of Mimes and Mummers. The clubs "The WEC has been publicizing The ticipation with the College Campaign, "Safe Horizons is an incredible net- that are sponsoring the Rose Hill per- Vagina Monologues at Lincoln Center sponsored an on-campus performance work of safe houses and shelters for formances include Mimes and through our meetings and e-mail," of Eve Ensler's The Vagina women who have been victims of Mummers and Fordham Experimental Lemmon said. "We would certainly Monologues at Lincoln Center. Clubs domestic abuse. It helps them find Theater, which are both performance help out in any way we could." at Rose Hill are also mounting an apartments and move their children clubs, and the Women's Empowerment "Doing the performances at both informal production of the mono- into. different schools. It protects Committee (WEC) which is a part of campuses is for the benefit of every- logues. . ,,..-. them, and helps them out financially the Progressive Students for Justice one," Thayer said. Meggan The College Campaign is a part of while they make the transition to a club. Because of the guidelines, such Christman, FCLC '02, who is directing the VDay events to stop violence healthy, independent lifestyle," as the three-performance limit, that are the Lincoln Center performances, against women and girls. Kerner said, "We're also giving a sep- a part of the College Campaign, the agreed. "The College Campaign gives col- arate donation to R.A.W.A." she said, Rose Hill performances are not con- "I think it's fabulous anytime any- leges the rights to perform The Vagina explaining some of the things nected with the campaign. The perfor- one can perform them. Anytime they Monologues to fundraise against R.A.W.A. has been involved in, such mances are structured differently from can be heard or seen is really impor- domestic violence," said Carley as starting schools in Afghanistan to those sponsored by the College tant. They have an important message Thayer, FCLC '02, and Co-President educate girls in reading and writing, Campaign. for everyone," said Christman. of ISIS. "One person has to register and sneaking cameras into a Kabul "It's just a group of people getting Next year, there is a possibility of the school with the College Campaign football stadium during executions of together and reading a play. We're the two campuses working together in and then we're allowed to do three Afghan women. using the book as the script, and a the College Campaign. performances for a specific time "We're hoping to raise about $300 speaker from the women's studies "I would love to work with [Lincoln Center] next year; it would be great if we could do that," said Burke. "It could work out, its just a matter "Doing the performances at both campuses is for of organization," Kerner said. "The clubs don't really interact a lot, but if the benefit of everyone." someone took the initiative, it could be done." around Valentine's Day." Shannon through ticket sales, but we're also department is coming to talk to us. It's The play was performed on Kerner, FCLC '02, Co-President of doing raffles and selling t-shirts, so very informal," Burke said. While they February 21-23 at Lincoln Center and ISIS registered Fordham this year. our projected goal is $400," said couldn't work together on the actual will be on March 6-8 at Rose Hill. "I found out about it on a whim a Thayer. In addition to what the performances this year, the two cam- Wherever it is done, the message is couple of years ago," Kerner said Lincoln Center performances raise, puses are supporting each other. still powerful, according to Kerner. about the campaign. "We hope to Rose Hill plans to contribute whatever "It was too late to work together this "The Vagina Monologues in general accomplish a couple of things' by per- money they raise from their perfor- year, but our cast is going to go see the is a very empowering play. The first forming The Vagina Monologues. We mances as well. Lincoln Center performances and time I went to see it, I wasn't exactly hope to spread the word about domes- "The shows are free, but we're we're being very supportive. We're prepared," she said. "I think it's good tic abuse and maybe help some women going to have a donation box -and helping each other out," Burke said. for women to experience a play that out who wouldn't otherwise get help." we're sending all the money to the. Chrissy Lemmon, FCRH '04, added confronts them with issues that they -The money that was raised is going' same place," said Bridget Burke, that the WEC was working on publici- wouldn't confront on their own." • Aviation Safety Concerns Affect Spring Break Plans By Susanna Hamner, FCLC '03 ist individuals to imitate the actions of Although numerous students are matter how many precautions the gov- terrorists. "I'm not worried so much afraid to fly, some believe the takeover ernment is taking, it just isn't going to Despite efforts by government and about terrorism, I'm just worried about of aviation security by the TSA will make me feel any better." airline officials to tighten aviation secu- the sanity of the passengers," says make a difference. "I think that the A USA TODAY/CNN Gallup Poll rity, many Fordham students are still Porsha Taylor, FCLC '03. She plans to government is doing everything it can shows that 44% of travelers are afraid reluctant to fly following the events of go to the beach in South Carolina to possibly do to secure our safety," says to fly. Compared with a poll taken two the September 11 terrorist attacks. visits cousins; but decided to take, the Matt Jurotovac, FCLC '02. He wanted months after the September 11 terrorist Although the increased security has pre- train because she doesn't feel comfort- to fly to Cleveland, Ohio to visit attacks, the new February 14 poll vented anymore terrorist attacks, there able flying. "I'm worried about people friends and family, but decided to stay showed no drop in the percentage of have been numerous security breaches snapping, like the guy who broke into in the city because he doesn't feel people who are fearful of flying. In in airports around the world. As the .cockpit thp other week." "completely comfortable flying." the survey taken on November 26-27, Fordham students contemplate their As of Sunday, Feb. 17, the However, he says ^hat he will "feel 43% said they were "very afraid" or > spring break plans, many students who Transportation Security Administration much safer and muph more confident "somewhat afraid" of frying. typically fly home or elsewhere during (TSA), a government agency created in flying" once the federal government In general, fewer Americans are fly- spring break are remaining in the city or the aftermath of Sept. II, assumed secu- takes over responsibility for airport ing today than before the attacks. are planning to use different means of rity responsibilities for all modes of security.'. •. . According to USA TODAY, in transportation to reach their destination. transportation, including air travel. The Despite measures to improve securi- December 2000, 41.8 million passen- "I was planning on flying to Germany to visit my friend who's studying over there, but I decided to "I'm worried about people snapping, like that guy who broke stay here in the city because I got a lit- tle nervous," says Michael Shiraldi, into the cockpit the other week." FCLC '03. "It's better to be safe than sorry." TSA will implement numerous ty and to regain passengers' confi- ger boardings were recorded. In ,„ The events of September 11 have improvements in airport security, dence, some people say that they will December 2001, three months after the raised public awareness of other dan- including the replacement of baggage never feel safe flying. "My issue with attacks, the number of boardings gers associated with air travel.. Some and passenger screeners with federal flying is very personal, and it's some- declined by 14.6% to 35.7 million, people are worried that the attacks officers. Other changes are related to thing I have to be comfortable with," despite incentives offered by airlines may precipitate dangerous, non-terror- technology and new computer systems. says Taylor, FCLC '03. "It doesn't to attract customers. • March 1,2002 News "Communication Is the Key" imfc Blotter Student's Reactions to Fordham's Administration (continued from page I) to me about it," she said. "The transfer was Aside from the dean's office, there are make, "one stop and hopefully have all their February 18,' between 6pm and not easily done because of the lack of cohe- other departments that .students would like questions answered." She realizes mat this 10:30pm siveness between the two institutions. It to see improve. "My experience with the may not be possible all of the time because 4Rose*Hill students walking near 63rd and took over a month to get a meeting with deans has been sufficient; you just have to there are components that are a part of the j Broadway called Fordham security when Ailey to discuss my transfer." Taylor go at the right time when not everyone else dean's office that need to be taken care of . a piiddle aged man with dark hair, olive explained. is going but in terms of enrollment services. first before Enrollment Services can be of j&cin'and bad acne began staring at them, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center It's a lack of consistency with information assistance. |'and(following them. By the time the stu- and Fordham University are two separate and organization and the explanations are In the event that students remain unsatis- |J(3ents Returned to Fordham, the man had • institutions but the lack of communications very vague," said Alison Park, FCLC 04. fied with die service they received from between the two carries an unnecessary Park has experienced encounters with Enrollment Services, there are other burden on the students, according to Taylor. enrollment services where information was options. "If a student has difficulty with the fFebruary 1, between 12:55pm and" "The process just took so much out of me misconstrued, vague, or outright incorrect explanation that's given because maybe the especially when it was already a hard deci- Parks explains that on more than one occa- need for more detail or a higher level of ser- sion," said Taylor. sion holds for outstanding tuition, balances vice because their situation may be more In response to the concern of miscommu- were placed on her account when she had difficult, we provide the opportunity of itflnattended. Security combed me library] making an appointment with a financial aid ^'d'feurid nothing but books.1 ^•^' ' "\ j "Communication.is the weakestlink through- counselor," said Peek. out all of the departments." Despite the negative aspects that stu- February 12, 12:30pm, 33 West 60th dents point out about Fordham's admin- nication within administration, Dean actually already paid her tuition. This adds istration, there are claims of satisfaction. iA cell phone;money and a MasterCard; Rosemary DeJulio explained mat students to the frustrations that are entailed with the "One of the most impressive things about ^ras stolen from a woman's ."desk.;' might find this a problem because students realities of college life. "My primary pur- Fordham and what drew me to Fordham JjSecurity is investigating. ' ' i view the dean's office as a "catch all office". pose is to go to school to get an education. is that there are not any Graduate Some services that students are requesting I shouldn't have to stress every week about Assistants or Teacher Assistants teaching 'February 12,1:10pm, Lowenstein - - are to be addressed to the Enrollment Group. something going wrong with my tuition, the classes. The professors are all quali- Security responded to complaints ,pf The dean's office is to supply academic ser- especially if it is their fault," said Park. fied doctorates. The classes are small, ^someone who was placing stickers all vices such as credits and course registration. Patricia Peek, the associate director of we don't have large lecture halls, and in ;6yerthe payphones. • - In the situation regarding Taylor, like many admissions and director of the LC that regard I have found my professors to other students, "after a certain time for drop- Enrollment Group, offers an explanation for be yery accessible but I believe the pro- February 11,7:40pm, Law School ping a class or receiving it for credit, students this problem. "Communications' can be fessors deal with the same frustrations as vThree members of the Fordham commu- must go to the associate dean of the universi- misconstrued from both sides when you're the students in regard to the lack of com- .nity reported receiving harassing phone ty, Dean Valli," said DeJulio. trying to understand what the studentjs munication," said Taylor .calls. Security traced the calls and found DeJulio and Dean Rita Hendricks, problem is or what the student is trying to From the perspective of the students, Ithey were coming from inside the build- Assistant Dean LC, both highly suggest convey, [for example] where they have Fordham fulfills the rich tradition of acade- "students acquaint themselves with the stu- been in the process, so that may explain the mic excellence but the quality of adminis- dent handbook because it states every- miscommunications," said Peek. trative service does not match. ParkofFers a - February 9, lam, McMahon Hall 6 thing! The deans hope in doing so, the EnrollmentServices have become a con- general consensus on this issue. "There's a '"Afresident's guest, who parked on 60th prtJ&s$"fbf students'would be expedited, solidated entity since the summer of 2000. reputation among Jesuit schools that the "street, reported that his car was broken. because they would know to whom they According to Peek, the purpose for the academics are excellent' but the administra- I into and a camera was stolen. The matter' sfrduld'addressspefciiic Concerns. Enrollment Services area is to have students tion is bad." • was referred to the 20th precinct. '' t* USG Still Working on TRL Co-host and FCLC the Vision and the Sophomore At the Olympics (continued from page 1)

Visibility of the New busy the whole time I was there," she studio inTimes Square. "They send me on said. all of the 'sports things,'" she said. Last (continued from page 1) When she did have free time, Burton year, Burton was sentcto cover the 2001 Student Lounge was able to take in the sights of Utah. Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida. "Everything is really pretty out there. "It was really neat to be at the "I like the [second floor lounge] better times, if any, students will be able to use Utah is absolutely beautiful. There were Olympics in the United States, especially because you get to meet more people," this entrance," said Pesce. a lot of exhibits set up and there was this after what just happened,(September 11,) said Zeitoun. "I was able to provide space for the Navajo Nation exhibit. I hung out there because there was so much patriotism and "I think it is a cool room, but I don't students, space that was needed," said for a long time and it was just really, the whole time it was very global, very think that people know they can use it. Vice President of Fordham College at They are probably under the impression Lincoln Center, Charles Hodulik regard- "We hung out with the Russians women's that it's only for use if it is reserved," ing the new student lounge. "I wanted to said resident Angelica Bailon, FCLC '03. make sure that there was a door that curling team, They tried to teach me how to The lounge is primarily for general allowed students to enter the lounge use. The Student Activities Office has set through the plaza at night, and so we will be curl and I was awful." guidelines in terms of use, and they working with security to have the area really neat," she commented. The universal. It was so much fun," she stated. include specific time frames that allow available for use ait night. I was also able to weather is the only thing that Burton did "I have a feeling that I would like the clubs and organizations to sign up for provide the wireless project in the room, not find enjoyable during her stay. "It Summer Olympics so much more, though, exclusive use of the room. allowing students free access to the Internet was freezing out there1! We think New because it would be the same feel and not York is cold, and if s not. It was negative negative two degrees," she said. ' two degrees out'there!" she said. "We met so many great people who've "My question is why don't we Of all of the athletes she met, Burton accomplished so much and it was neat really liked Derek Parra, the silver Pop stars don't freak me out, but with these have access to certain things?" medalist in short track speed skating. Olympians, I was like 'Oh my gosh, you "He was.really funny. I was surprised are the coolest!'" she said. "Ail of the With the coming of spring, USG I am happy to help where I can." because he looked so big on television, Olympians are our age, they're our peers, members hope to open the entrance of "We have a really good relationship and when I met him, he only came up to and a lot of people don't know that They the lounge that connects it with the out- with Vice President Hodulik. We are in my chest. I liked hanging out with all of dont know that these people competing door plaza. Since the outdoor plaza is the process of meeting with him to the athletes. Everyone out there was so for Olympic medals are 19 or 20 years open for public use during the day, this decide what more can be done. We are humble," she said. old," she commented. entrance can only be available if a secu- mindful of that fact that with no dean of Burton's career at MTV began when Burton's Olympic segments have rity guard is present. students our goals are a lot harder to she won a contest to host the MTV Video been aired since the start of the "We want to keep the students safe, reach. We have been very patient. We Music Awards in 2000. Since then, she has Olympics on February 8. They will air and the equipment safe as well. We are expecting to fulfill our goals in time been the traveling co-host of TRL, usually continuously on MTV throughout the would need to know when and at what and with hard work," said Pesce. • covering assignments outside of the TRL Olympics. • News page 4 New Orientation Coordinators for the Class of 2006 ByLecieAlario, FCLC'05 tive producer of the upcoming "Slinter residents at the actual orientation." Group musical, Blood Brothers. "I wanted Sosnowski added, "Running the resident The Student Activities Office has to be an Orientation Coordinator because I move in, working out the entire orientation announced that Cheryl Thill, FCLC '04, think Orientation is the most important part budget, and writing and distribution of the and Stephen Sosnowski, FCLC'03, are to of a student's college experience due to the orientation news letters are among some of be next year's Orientation Coordinators important transitions that take place. I've the responsibilities that have already been for Fordham University at Lincoln been a part of orientation for the past two delegated to me." Center. years as an Orientation Leader and really When asked about the large amount of Jennifer Mussi, director of Student enjoyed that experience. I also believe responsibility being an Orientation Activities commented, "A successful Orientation is really important because it is Coordinator entailed, Sosnowski comment- Orientation Coordinator candidate has the only time besides graduation that the ed, "We have big shoes to fill because Katie demonstrated excellent leadership an entire class is gathered together in one [Jennings] and Aaron [Rhyne] did a great organizational skills. He/she is creative, place," said Sosnowski. job last year and John Johnson the year self-confident, goal-oriented and dedi- Mussi stated, "Some of the Orientation before. I think we will be able to step up cated to Fordham, New Student Coordinators' responsibilities include and improve the orientation in some ways Orientation and our students." designing and implementing a comprehen- because they are all so supportive of us." Thill, a sophomore at Lincoln Center is sive New Student Orientation program Thill added, "I've done a lot of planning very active within the University. She cur- which will assist new students in a success- for events in the past, but with this we have rently serves as the treasurer of United ful adjustment to Fordham's academic, spir- to plan down to the smallest detail. It's a lit- Student Government and SPARC (Serial itual, and social life. In addition to this they tle nerve racking." Programming to Advance a Responsible must, correspond over the summer with Thill and Sosnowski are very excited Community), the Program Director of new students about University business to be working together. Thill comment- PARTY(Peers Advocating Responsibility), through office hours, e-mail, telephone, and ed, "I think our personalities are such that and she is a member of CAB (Campus newsletters, execute a three day Fall they compliment each other. Each of us Activities Board) and the Mock Trial team. Orientation Weekend, select and train an likes to do different aspects of the event Thill commented, "I was an Orientation Orientation Leader Staff, coordinate three so I really think we will work well Leader last year and had a great time doing single day Summer Orientation Programs, together." that, and when I was a freshman, orientation be a full time representative of Fordham Sosnowski agreed, "I am very happy was really great. So, I think it was just a University, and plan and execute Freshman to be working with Cheryl. I don't know combination of those two experiences that Family Weekend and Week of Welcome." her that well yet, but look forward to get- made me want to be an Orientation Because of the sheer size of the event, ting to know her in the near future." Coordinator." the work must be divided up and each Mussi stated, "Cheryl and Stephen have Sosnowski, a junior a Lincoln Center is Orientation Coordinator must handle differ- demonstrated excellent leadership skills also an active student. He is currently an ent aspects of the events. Thill stated, both here at Fordham and outside the ambassador for the University and the the- "Basically commuter and resident orienta- University. I know they will do an excel- atre department, the business and publicity tions must both be covered. I am going to lent job and I look forward to working supervisor for the Fordham Theatre be in charge of making sure the commuters with them in the upcoming months as we Company, the box-office manager, treasur- are all there and signed in etc. while Steve welcome the Class of 2006 to the er of the Splinter Group and will be execu- will be in charge of moving in the freshman Fordham community." • In Other News

By Katie Jennings, FCLC '02 York Times authorities found that the monopolize the digital music market. Wall Street Journal Reporter, Dead furnace at the crematory has not worked Judge Marilyn Patel of Federal February 22, Islamabad, Pakistan for years and that the owners continued District Court in Northern California 80 PERCENT Wall Street Journal, South Asia to take bodies despite the non-working wrote in her ruling, that while the evi- OCCURS B bureau chief, Daniel Pearl, was reported furnace. dence before the court had been limited, dead on February 21, according to the The crematory's manager, Ray Brent she found reason for concern because EXPOSURE New York Times. Pearl was 38 years Marsh, 28, has been arrested twice and the five major record labels have created PREMA1 two joint ventures to distribute music old. Pearl had been missing since charged with a total of 16 counts of DISFIGUF January 23. Intelligence and law deception. over the Internet themselves, according enforcement officials were notified of to the New York Times. TODAY, f his death when a video tape was deliv- Arafat May be released Patel wrote that if Napster proves that SOMEONE V ered to investigators in Karachi, that the record labels were involved in illegal February 22, Jerusalem CANCER. PRC showed who officials determined was The Israeli government announced it collusion, their lawsuit could be invalid. Pearl, being be-headed. is considering the release of Yasir Arafat, According to the New York Times, PROTECT Y< The chief suspect in the case, Ahmed the Palestinian leader, from the West Napster said they were pleased by the THEY'RE S decision. Omar Sheikh, 28, A British-born mili- Bank city of Ramallah, according to The SUNSCREEl tant, told investigators that Pearl was New York Times. The Israeli govern- killed in late January in a plot that was ment has been holding Arafat for more Bugs Bunny Creator Dies at 89. supposed to include an attack on the than two months, through the use of February 22- United. States Consulate in Karachi, troops and tanks. Los Angeles, United states according to The New York Times. According to Israeli officials Arafat Chuck Jones,, the Oscar-winning ani- Intelligence and law enforcement offi- appeared to have met the demands they mation director who developed well cials say Sheikh's statements have not made. Arafat arrested three known cartoon characters such as the yet been confirmed. Palestinians suspected in involvement in Grinch and Bugs died Friday of conges- the killing of the Israeli tourism minister, tive heart failure at his home in Newport February 23 - Noble, Georgia Israeli Rehavam Ze'evi, last Oct. 17. Beach. The body count at a Georgia cremato- Israeli defense minister, Benjamin According to The New York Times, ry is expected to exceed 200, according Ben-Eliezer and senior Israeli official Jones worked on more than 300 animat- to The New York Times. 100 bodies Shimon Peres are in favor of lifting the ed films in his 60-year career. Three of were found scattered near the crematory travel restriction on Arafat. his films won Academy Awards, and he on February 17 and on February 18 received an honorary Oscar in 1995 for investigators found over 100 more Napster Wins Round One lifetime achievement. stuffed into a concrete burial vault. February 22 ~ Jones helped create characters such as The authorities were alerted to the San Francisco, United States Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and possible situation at the crematory when The judge in the Napster case has Elmer Fudd. On his own he created the a dog walker stumbled over a skull on allowed Napster to seek evidence that Road Runner Wile E, Coyote, Pepe le February 15. According to The New the record companies conspired to Pew, and Marvin the Martian. • March 1,2002 Editorial page 5 Editorial The Observer Editor-in-Chief Paul Hagen Managing Editor Kristen Sardis Between Nothing and News Editor Katie Jennings Associate News Editor Eric M. Andersson Commentary Editor Jennifer Scbiavone Everything Assoc. Commentary Ed. Steven Lemongello Assist. Commentary Ed. Chloe Pashman Arts Editor Beata Loyfman By Paul Hagen worry that losing track of the medal count Nagano, and anything less than gold would Associate Arts Editor Cynthia Rodriguez might be in some way tantamount to miss- have left her crying on the podium - hype Features Editors Lisa de Ribere Larkin In the space between nothing and every- ing the live broadcast of the end of the or no hype. Lauren Quigley thing, there is a test in front of you and you world. You wonder if you'll ever again won- hi the space between nothing and every- Literary Editor Chris Monfette blank on the answer to a question. On the der why you do something and not imagine thing, you answer e-mail. You do home- Assistant Literary Editor Brooke Whitley elevator ride down you realize that because some bizarre way it could be due to work - sometimes you don't. You stand in Sports Editor Ryan Dever you were so distracted by the answer you September 11. groups huddled in doorways as the weath- Copy Editor Barbara McAlpine couldn't remember if you left parts of In the space between nothing and every- er snaps back to cold again like an angry Photography Editor Rita Brunelli other answers incomplete. But you've thing, ifs a day too beautiful to not enjoy old aunt with a bad temper. You take a pen handed in the test, and the elevator doors the weather; so you take a walk, and you in your hand and press it against paper and Graphic Design Editors Carrie Lam are opening. You hate yourself for not decide to get a haircut, and you spend the stop to think how many great ideas it took Lisa Vim remembering as you walk down hallways rest of the day explaining that your new throughout the course of history to create Assist. Graphics Editor Hellen Lee that feel long and washed out. You hate haircut is not an indication that you intend paper, ink, ballpoint pens and language. Graphic Designers Ana Hurley yourself for not remembering as your to join the military. You get ready to go to You think about how many times you've Nydia Streets hands press against the cold steel bar of the a show, which you think begins at 8:00 PM written and never stopped to think about it. Online Editor Tatiana Deligiannakis door. You hate yourself for not remember- and on the way you notice a sign announc- You realize that you'll think about any- Assistant Online Editor Marisa Flores ing when all you want to do is forget ing that the show began at 7:00 PM. thing, wonder and watch and meditate and In the space between nothing and every- Instead, you watch Michelle Kwan win the fixate in order to not think about one thing: Business Manager Josephine Trombino thing, you find yourself watching the bronze, and you feel bad for her. Then the fiiture. Whether ifs going to be bright Olympics obsessively and wondering why. you're not sure why you feel bad for her or dim and whether you plan for it or not, Faculty Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Stone You were not particularly attentive when the because she did make 2 million dollars in it seems disgustingly unknowable. You feel Graphics Advisor Dawn Eshelman Summer Olympics were held in Sydney. Is endorsements this year, and you think win- very much as though you're biding time - it the home court advantage that has you ning a medal - any medal - at the a lemming headed for a cliff called gradu- Board of Advisors ation - and it doesn't matter what you do turning on the television to catch the 1 AM Olympics must feel pretty incredible. You Julie Farin, Director of Marketing Veronis, to 5 AM rebroadcasto f the evening's cover- wonder what would have happened if the right now because when you come to the Suhler & Associates; Anthony Giglio, age? Is it the fact that the U.S. keeps win- whole world had not been quite so certain edge of the cliff, you're going to fall. Executive Editor, Drinks.com; Clarisel ning and you're pretty much guaranteed at she would be wearing the. gold medal. In the space between nothing and Gonzalez, Reporter, Union News & Sunday Republican; Sean Gallagher, Producer, Online least one tear-stained Olympian listening to Maybe without the pressure, she would everything, you hope that - if you have have* won the gold. Maybe without the Science Section, The New York Times? Lynette your national anthem every night? You to fall - you'll stick the landing, and you Harfison.Publisher, W Magazine; Melissa wonder if it's because in the time after 9/11, hype, she wouldn't have been so upset by a hope that if you don't - and you end up Harts, TV Producer, WBIS, Cassandra Hayes, you learned to run to the TV for up-to-the- non-gold medal. Maybe she thought there with bronze instead of gold - no one will Careers Editor, Black Enterprise; Vivian minute information about what was happen- was nowhere to go but up after her slew of have said anything beforehand to make Lake, Reporter, Jersey Journal; Denise ing in the world, and you subconsciously World Championships and her silver in you cry about it on the podium. • Holzka, Attorney; Mintzer & Sarowitz, Mina Landriscina, Business Reporter, Poughkeepsie Journal; Brian McDonald, Author, My Father i Gun; Lori Majewski.Entertainment Editor, Teen People; Fran Brancatelli Marino.Editor, Peterson's Guides, Inc.; Gary Rosen,Vice President, LB Lipman Public Letter to the Editor Relations. February 19,2002 All members of the Fordham com- To The Editor: munity are welcome to submit letters to the editor of The Observer, the indepen- After reading the article concerning the World Economic Forum in the last issue of the Observer, I'm left miffed. I don't see how the students dent student newspaper of Fordham profiled in the article had any reason to attend the protests or how they achieved anything positive by doing so. Sure, it is a noble cause, but College at Lincoln Center, New York, attending the protests was nothing more than a waste of time. On Thursday and Friday morning, I passed through the area surrounding the NY. Address all letters to the editor to: Waldorf Astoria and noticed that the protestors were only speaking/yelling to the police. I thought to myself, "Aren't they protesting the mem- Letters to the Editor bers inside?" The truth is that the protestors had little, if any, contact with their target audience. So what is it accomplishing? Let's be honest and The Fordham Observer say absolutely nothing. Did Uganda reduce its daily allowance of oil to Exxon as a result? No. 113 West 60th St. Room 408 The only benefit that comes from protest is the informing of the public. 1 claim that a student would have learned much more if they headed New York, NY 10023 south about a half a mile to the United Nations, where Public Eye on Davos, an anti-WEF organization, has an annual meeting that coincides Letters to the editor may also be sub- with the WEF. The PED provides information sessions with notable figures in the movement against globalization. Rather than listening to the mitted via campus mail and should be fervor of some member of Green Peace on a sidewalk, a student could have heard the thoughts of John Passacantando (Director, Greenpeace addressed to: The Observer, Rm., 408, US, Washington D.C.) Adam Ma'anit (Corporate Europe Observatory, Holland) or Kaspar Villiger, President of Switzerland. And that's in the Lowenstein. first hour and a half. I feel it necessary to address some of the information contained in the article in the Observer. I am an economics student at FCLC and I sup- port multinational corporations, just as 99% of the students at this campus do (I'll get to that in a moment). It seems to me that the following The Observer is the independent, not- for-profit publication of l-'ordham statement was more passionate than informed: "The WEF consists of multinational corporations that make decisions that oppress millions of peo- University, Fordham College at ple. They put profits before people. They are gaining money from the suffering of others." What kind of argument is that against globalization? Lincoln Center, New York, New York. It is pure speculation until supported by some sort of.. .facts. The opinions expressed in The I propose an open mind to be used when dealing with Globalization. It may be true that citizens of developing nations may not be taking part Observer, including, but not limited to. in all of the money flowing into their countries and these countries' environments may be suffering, but why not take a quick look at 2 positive those in articles, potters, editorials, results of Globalization. 1) Technology has advanced worldwide. Opposition to Slobodan Milosevic in Serbia was organized with the aid of graphics. pholbgriiph|. headlines and cell-phones and the Internet. 2) The global standard of living has increased. According to the UN, the proportion of undernourished people in subheadlines, aniiittrttfoiis, are those of developing countries has fallen from 37% to 18% in the last 30 years despite the fact that the population in these countries has almost doubled the individual jqgniritnitor and/or editor from 2.5 to 4.4 billion. Similarly, the life expectancy has increased a minimum of 13 years in the poorest countries. Bottom Line: these are facts. j : I would like to assure you that I fully endorse free speech and the right to protest. I just feel that it could have been done in a more efficient of the i;diioriiil: Ti(jurd^or Fordham manner. Maybe the focus should be on organizations that have the right to introduce laws into the counties exploited. Mainly, governments with- University. Nojyrnjrt||>fftrriii; Obser\ci- may be rerniitv||.ie||i*fvvitiiout the in Africa. Unfortunately, leaders from some of these nations were in attendance at the WEF this year. expressed, \yrittc|;|c:|!ii!ibnt of The And the most ironic part about students attending the WEF protests? The fact that the students support the WEF for the other 360 days of the Observer liditt)fjtif||^j||1.otters to the year. Have you ever filled up at a gas station? Ever use AOL? How about cigarettes? Bank account, anyone? Like soda? Use cell phones? editor and allvpnlUfnfitiirics1 should Anyone use Windows? Exxon, Mobile, AOL/Time Warner, Phillip Morris, Chase Manhattan, Microsoft, Motorola, and Viacom just to name a be addressed to^l||p§fv;er l-dilorial few.. Just in case you aren't familiar with Viacom- if you have ever watched MTV, you have supported the WEF and globalization in general. Board. Foi'dhtlrti'pqliogo at Lincoln It is an uphill battle for parties opposing globalization, and I'm sure that college students acting as hypocrites by attending their protests do not Center. II3 WesfoOjh*Street. Room add to morale. Maybe you should just write a letter next time, but make sure you don't use UPS. _ 408. New York£Ne\v York 10023 or liixed lo (212) 636-7047. Phone; (212) James Denke, FCLC'04 636-6015/6016. • Commenta March 1,2002 McMahon Hall Isn't Very Social By Jesni Kampil, FCLC '05 11:00 P.M., too early for a college stu- dent to retire to bed. Unfortunately, the If you compare every prestigious col- fitness center is closed too. lege you knew, including FCLC, you Since I have nowhere else to go and I could certainly come to the conclusion am pretty much broke (and hungry), I that there is simply a lack of a social decide to walk through the dark halls scene at the dorms of McMahon hall. connecting McMahon Hall and The Lincoln center campus consists of 3 Lowenstein to the vending machines buildings, artificial scenery to give the with actual food (because we all know impression of a real suburban campus that animal crackers, ice cream and Juicy and several facilities, which are available Fruit gum are part of every balanced to students at times when we are least meal). What else is there to do now? available. Perhaps I can go to the study lounges, To escape the madness of life in the which are open all day, but it may not be city, you would think that you could just a convenient place for hanging out. sit in the-plaza whenever you'd like and Without question, the facilities at FCLC admire its natural beauty while hanging are amazing and noteworthy, but they are out with other residents; but you are very limited. Maybe if the hours were lucky to be able to walk on the grass at extended, the night owls of this school Photo Archives all or to just be out there after 10:30 at would actually notice them and use these McMahon Hall night. This means that the New Student facilities while indirectly increasing the lounge is also closed at that time so level of social interaction at FCLC. son. Consequently, we are left to fend for to the adjudication policy of residential you'll just have to retreat back to the With the rules and regulations at ourselves in the real world. This can be life, we are technically "allowed" to have dorms. So then you look at other options. McMahon Hall, it is certainly true that too much for a resident of McMahon parties. You are only allowed to have two Hall, and so many students prefer to stay guests per resident in an apartment, and inside. I'm from New York myself and you can get in trouble for having, more "If the atmosphere hasnt already had this effect even I tend to live the life of a recluse at than that over at one time. Before having on you, the loneliness would eventually make you times while at school. Perhaps this may the party, we must register guests with be good because then it could force you security and give them a guest list. Then either want to put on a strait jacket, get out of to do your work and become more a security guard needs to be placed out- there, or just jump out the 20 story building, focused, but can you feel at home here? side the apartment door as though he I know many people in the school who were a bouncer. Who would want to go hence the suicide-proof windows." find it convenient staying indoors. through all those procedures just to hang Besides, you probably have so much out with a group of people? No wonder Being the socialite that I am, I would we are not really a typical college cam- work to do that there's not much time to why parties are so rare at McMahon Hall. think of the "cool" second and eighth pus. For security purposes and fire safety go. out. So you figure you'll be okay But anyway, back to the unsociable . floor lounges and figure I can definitely the front doors of each suite must be there. Not true. There is simply a lack of nature of residents. There is a Valid meet people there until I realize that no closed at all times. Once you close that a social scene at McMahon Hall. You can explanation for this for many people here t>ne is ever in there except for those few door you are locking everyone out. With live there without ^knowing many of the . at the dorms. There are those residents in the eighth floor lounge who.take the pallor and dinginess of each room residents. In fact, I just met a girl from who go out all the time; those that have advantage of the fact that you can play along with our wonderfully harsh over- across our suite last week. It is very jobs, or those who would rather "mellow free games like foosball, ping pong and head lights, you feel like you're being pathetic. When you try to communicate out". All of these methods do not really pool. held in solitary confinement. If the with people, it is often very awkward. require any human contact in this school. Since many of us are low in cash, atmosphere hasn't already had this effect Walking up to each room makes you feel Some individuals work themselves so especially as we are facing the prices of on you, the loneliness would eventually like you are invading private property. much that they barely have any time to the Upper West Side, I then think of make you either want to put on a strait Every time I reach a room I keep pictur- eat, let alone go out and interact with the grabbing a snack from the vending jacket, get out of there, or just jump out ing the sign, "No trespassing: violators rest of civilization. As Freud would say, machine in the lounge with my card. To the 20 story building, hence the suicide- will be prosecuted", and wonder if I we human beings are naturally anti- my dismay, there are only drinks in this proof windows. should even attempt to knock on the door social. What were you doing trying to lounge, and this lounge is also about to It is said that New York is our campus and face the wrath of some crazy make friends anyway? Your main goal in close because it is already 10:59 P.M. but that is a difficult concept to grasp, Fordham student. life should only be to study so much that Maybe I can go for a run since I am done considering the fact that every individ- If it is so hard to just talk to these peo- you go insane and then wonder why it with my homework now and it is only ual in NYC isn't necessarily a nice per- ple, imagine having a party? According happened 20 years from now. • Justice for All...Those Not on a Blacklist

By Jennifer Schiavone, FCLC'02 have fluctuated almost as often as my Towers in their silhouetted glory. I've January when I was watching an amus- faith in humanity. I've gone through gone through months of anthrax fear, ing Donald Rumsfeld give a press con- It has been roughly six months since months of patriotism, dutifully display- terrorism fear, fear of fear, and paranoid ference about the situation of the pris- the World Trade Center went up in ing the flag on my dorm room window 24-hour CNN watching. Months and oners held in Cuba at Camp X-ray. flames and came down minutes later. and door and wearing my "God Bless Six months during which my opinions America" shirt that depicts the fallen "I no longer worship at the Church of America. Bush is no longer my pope and I can't believe I've actually spent some of my time agreeing with the things he's been doing." _- months of nauseating millimeter by Again and again, reporters needled him millimeter coverage of "America's New with the same point: how can you treat War." Months of amusing and yet them like that, keeping them in cages frighteningly true mocking of that cov- with no walls? What about the heat? erage on The Daily Show. Almost six What about the horrid elements to whole months where the world man- which they'll be exposed? To which an aged to keep on turning without my big incredulous Rumsfeld related tales of mouth. But I have an announcement to years gone by when people actually make: survived without air conditioning. I no longer worship at the Church of It was at that moment that it occurred America. Bush is no longer my pope to me that the media was barking up the and I can't believe I've actually spent wrong tree. Was it completely legal for some of my time agreeing with the us to detain these people found in

courtaiy of www.whlMiout •,QO» things he's beeji doing. My wake up Afghanistan in cells with no walls and US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld speaks at a press conference about Camp X-ray. call came during one morning in without having (continued to page 8) March 1,2002 Coiximentary page 7 You Want a Gold Medal? We Take Visa.

By Mark Kate, FCLC'02 hardly just. How do you think we get the American sweep on the Halfpipe? How is My initial reaction in approaching the the Halfpipe an Olympic sport at all? And Olympics was to do an article on the tor^ how many more of the American dominat- tured souls of fans, living in a country other ed X-treme sports can we expect to further than their birth, and their possible conflict join the lineup of classical Olympic events? as to which side to support. Then, howev- So for whom should I, a person born er, I changed my mind to report on the gross outside the US, root for when I join my misconduct in certain Olympic events, only friends in watching Russia vs. USA in a to eventually decide to report on both. 1 hotly rivaled hockey match? I, personal- mean, since the taste these games left in my ly, believe that the only sensible response mouth can be described solely as something is "Who cares which one of these teams out of a toilet-bowl, I see little problem with wins the Olympic matchup?" Certainly depicting, in a panoramic overview, my not the best athletes, who care to fulfill opinion of the entire landfill-like scent that their NHL, and thus financial, obligations these games presently exude. After all, this CP Photo/Tom Hanson much more than any loyalty to their coun- is the commentary section, a saving grace, Canada's Jamie Sale and David Pelletier and Russia's Elena Berezhnaya and Anton try. In fact, now that the professionals are in my opinion, when one wants to honestly Sikharulidze allowed to play, undermining yet another depict feelings of such a vile atmosphere as for decades. And then there are the Woo hoo, a victory truly earned in the spir- pillar on which the concept of Olympics that of the present-day Olympics. Canadians, the other side of the fiasco. The it and fashion of the modern Olympic was originally founded, havoc is rained The Olympics weren't even over when term "sore-losers" comes to mind. I may be games. Yep, whine, throw a propaganda upon teams who have only one lineup for traces of the familiar patterns, progressing outspoken in this matter, but to me the campaign in the media, ask your nationalis- one game, a team on\ a much different to an extreme in the last several Olympics, whole decision, with the Russian program tic politician to pull some strings, and you'll level from the NHL players. Moreover, begin taking shape. Sure the honor, glory, being more technical but less flawless, is have a round, golden medallion on a string the rivalry between east and west is no and fair competition of the Olympics were not one with such an obvious error that a around your neck too. longer serious, further killing the burning always spat upon by the money-grubbing lynch mob has to be raised over the entire Yet perhaps it's just these individual competitive edge that the games once pos- politicians and bureaucrats at the head of thing. Sure cheating occurred, just like instances that, though big enough, simply sessed. overshadow the overall fair competition of More and more the games are moving "Is it fair to taint and blemish the games in such a way? Well, such positive games. So are the Olympics, toward that cheap quality of a bought, why don't we ask the figure skating judges who are "pres- admittedly a fabulous idea, fair? Well, the commercialized spectacle. I turn away sured" into decisions, Using a subjective sport to mask the anti-doping campaign certainly helps put on with disgust and pain at the sight of this deals and bribes that have gone on for decades." •. a nice facade of seeming equality, but con- ever-disintegrating event, stripped of its sider the fact that the more wealthy coun- soul, value, and spirit. So who cares who these games, but lately the audacity of these many other times. But I bet Canada was on tries can afford, legally or otherwise, to give wins the gold medal, an ornament having hypocritical fiends at the top became so the benefiting end of God knows how many their athletes a home-field advantage more increasingly less merit. The shameless rampant that recently even they had trouble of these little deals, and, now mat they got often, providing them the chance to famil- way in which the Olympics is bought and hiding their deals from public scrutiny. the short end of the stick, it's time to cry and iarize themselves with the tracks to be used sold in almost all its aspects will soon Remember that whole incident of bribing throw a fit Disgusting! The Russian pair well in advance.. In fact, six of the last make these medals worth as much as any- officials to acquire the privilege of hosting didn't appear on a single program in the US, seven games, either summer or winter, were thing purchased for oneself at a trophy the games? Well, welcome to the modern while Sale and Pelletier got their face plas- held in North America, with four in the US store. In fact, whichever side loses this Olympics. tered on every newspaper and show on tele- and two in Canada. But even if this seems hockey game can simply hire the Is it fair to taint and blemish the games in vision until they, and their country's unex- fair, which may certainly be argued, the fact Canadians to whine, cry, and beat their such a way? Well, why don't we ask the ceptionally dirty politicians, pressured the that these countries can also more effective- fists on the floor like toddlers until they figure skating judges who are "pressured" Olympic committee into giving them a sec- ly pressure the committees to adopt new claw-out a second, third, fourth... gold into decisions, using a subjective sport to ond gold medal, and only then were the sports geared specifically towards the medals for anyone desiring one, and will- mask the deals and bribes that have gone on Russians given a five minute interview. advantages of their own competitors seems ing to pay for it • To Warn or Not to Warn

Chloe Pashman, FCLC '02 warning is supposedly based on informa- basically useless, unless they are more help is needed. One of the principle goals of any ter- tion gathered from the detainees at Camp specific. I feel that most Americans realize how rorist or terrorist organization is to create X-Ray in Cuba. The most recent FBI warning actually much grave danger we are in right now, a climate of fear in the world of the The issue of the FBI warnings was a points to possible attacks on U.S. inter- and if they do not, they need to only glance enemy. After September 11th, I doubt difficult one for me to evaluate, because ests in Yemen, and the continuous threat at a newspaper, watch television, or read that many people would argue that while I feel they are important, and could of terrorist violence on American soil. one of the many books recently published Americans live with more nervous antic- prove to be instrumental in the prevention To me, this is a valid announcement to about terrorism. Anyone who does not ipation than ever before. Intelligence, of future attacks, they also create a great make to the public, as people can actual- realize that the situation is serious must be law enforcement, and other government deal of panic, hysteria, and in some cases, ly respond. An everyday citizen might in utter denial or is completely ignorant. officials are certainly not exempt from premature worry and fear in the minds and perhaps cancel a trip to Yemen, and offi- Thus, most of us do not need constant the terror and fear that have enveloped reminders of our uncertain future. our nation, and they may be more sus- "Anyone who does not realize that the sit- Understandably, these organizations ceptible, as they are privy to even more want and nee'd to cover their own hides, information regarding threats than the uation is serious must be in utter denial or in the event that something else occurs, general population. On any given day, 9 but I do not think that if we experience even prior to September 1 lth, both local is completely ignorant/ another day like September 1 lth, people and national officials receive a plethora will rush to their lawyers to sue the FBI. of security threats. Some are dismissed hearts of Americans. In the past two cials in that particular country can Maybe after a few months, but-regard- fairly quickly, and others are taken very decades, perhaps officials should have increase security at the American less, their first concern should be the citi- seriously and are thoroughly investigated taken threats, hints, and tips more serious- embassy, and other potential targets. zens of this country, and keeping the as to assess their validity, or lack thereof. ly, and anyone can see that they have When I turn on the television and see morale of this nation as high as possible in this volatile time. For the record, I What has changed, though, since the learned to do so from what happened last "terror threat," or "FBI warning" embla- commend the work of the intelligence WTC and Pentagon attacks, is that the September. This information, for the most zoned across the bottom of the screen in and law enforcement officials before, public's awareness of looming danger is part, was kept from the public, up until the block letters, it really does not help me during, and after the recent tragedies, and growing, thanks to the incidents them- attacks, and now, much of it has been to know what I can do as a responsible I appreciate their confidence in America's selves, but also as a result of constant shared with the general population. It is citizen, or what precautions I should citizens to help deal with this crisis. warnings issued to the American people not illogical to consider that if people had take as an increasingly frightened indi- However, I feel that the damage from the regarding possible future terror inci- been better informed of individuals, vidual. These are nebulous statements constant reminders to be "on alert" is dents. Since September 1 lth, the FBI groups, and nations that posed a great dan- and general labels, which do not inform more detrimental to this country than the has issued four separate warnings, some ger to the United States, that recent me, they only make me jump out of my very remote chance that we might forget general, and some slightly more pointed, tragedies might have been prevented or skin whenever I hear a loud noise - this for a moment not to be on guard. on 10/11, 10/29, 12/3, and again minimized. Nonetheless, I feel that, even is not the state of mind I want to be in if Monday, February 11th. The most recent in this time of war, these warnings are ever an emergency does occur, and my Sometimes, I truly wish that I could. • Commentary March 1,2002 page 8 To Catch a Thief By Anna Hurley crime, maybe I would hit a soft spot, or maybe that was all I could do. The day had started like most I returned to Fordham later that after- Mondays do: with an abrupt awakening noon and dealt with the situation. By from an unfinished dream. I hopped then I had processed all of my emotions, from my shower to the train and landed numerous times, and was ready to report at Fordham a few minutes before ten. In it. First I spoke to my old roommate and the elevator I watched the numbers apologized to her. I had called her dur- change. As I approached the eighth floor ing the height of my morning panic and I felt a calm; it was quiet in the building had wrongly accused her of mistakenly - much different than the growing rum- leaving the locker ajar, and therefore ble of the commute. I got off the eleva- lending access to the thief. Sometimes tor, reminded myself of why I was there, she uses my locker, sometimes I use it, and walked to my locker. but neither of us steal, and neither of us The rest of my day was ruined. I had were to blame. I was sure of this. to go to class and my internship and Next I went to the authorities. I did- somehow deal with the fact that a very n't know what good it would do to go to expensive computer program had been Fordham's security office, but I didn't stolen from my locker- a lot to handle on think it would hurt. It was merely a for- a Monday morning. mality that made me feel as though I was

I felt outraged, violated and just plain taking some action to recover the soft- Photo Archives pissed. Someone stole from me! ware. But in the end, going to security Lockers Someone saw an opportunity to increase didn't make me feel better at all. Rather his or her own wealth by depleting mine. it just added to my stress and frustration. cence of my friend or myself, I had I am fortunate to have my story end I was fuming, you probably could have As I was retelling the morning's gone to report a crime. But instead of in such a way. I went back to security, seen the smoke pouring from my ears, events to the security officer I was dealing with a simple theft, the security with my old roommate, to tell them the but I was also late for class. I decided to interrupted time and again by questions officer seemed bent on uncovering a good news. They were amazed, in a fulfill my obligations for the day and I felt had no relevance. Did I really great heist masterminded by my good kind of disbelieving sort of way, that friend. their non-efforts actually turned results. "I didn't go to security to defend the innocence of I left the security office convinced The way security had treated me left that I had done something wrong, that a bad taste in my mouth. While I knew my friend or myself, I had gone to report a crime. my roommate of two years was a that my case was beyond their ability to But instead of dealing with a simple theft, the scheming thief, and more upset than I solve, I still looked to them for positive had been when I walked in. assistance. I should have been treated security officer seemed bent on -uncovering a great I returned to school the next day with as a person in need, not as a suspect or heist masterminded by my good friend." a lot more cynicism and distrust* I as someone at fault. Rather than aiding walked slowly to, my locker glaring at me, they questioned my credibility and then deal with the matter at hand: But have to explain why I shared a locker everyone that passed. If my old room- attacked the character .of my friend. before I left my locker, I put the crime to with another student? Did I really have mate was suspect, so were they- all of I've never had to deal with security the public. Scribbling a note on the back to vouch for the character of my old them- guilty until proven innocent, before, so I'm not sure if this is how of a pink piece of paper I wrote: "To roommate, with whom I shared the right? I got to my locker and noticed they respond to all student claims. I whomever stole a computer program locker? Did I really have to promise that my hand written sign had been torn would find it unfortunate for other vic- from this locker- please return it through numerous times that she would get in down- just figures. I opened my locker tims to be treated in the same manner. I the slots when you are finished". Maybe touch with them as soon as possible? I and - well, what do you know? The hope to never have to ask for their the thief would return to the scene of the didn't go to security to defend the inno- software had been returned. assistance again. •

/,•:' THERE'S A FINE LINE ETWEENTHE20TH Justice for All (continued from page 6) EUTURYANDTHE21ST. trials to determine if they were indeed last Great War. 1 find myself reminded want to see this country become exact- ITS CALLED IRS unlawful combatants? According to the of the interment camps into which ly what the terrorists were hoping: a Geneva Convention, probably not. But Japanese Americans were so unjustly nation so blinded by fear that our ideals somehow I find myself less concerned forced in the 1940's. Is this situation and our professed dedication to free- in the 21st century you run your entire business electronically. So with the treatment of those captured by exactly the same? No, some would dom are overlooked as long as it is in Why not file your business taxes argue, because the detainees in question the name of protection. Because I'm the US in Afghanistan (who were prob- the same way? Now business ably found in the caves of Tora-Bora are actually being held on immigration afraid that this manner of "disappear- taxpayers and tax preparers can shooting guns), and more concerned violations, and if the US had been dili- ance detaining" won't be a temporary fHa by phone, by Internet or by PC with the treatment of the over 1,000 gent in enforcing immigration laws wartime condition in this country. software, It's Jess paperwork. It immigrants who are being detained by before this, 9-11 would never have hap- Because I think there may be enough increases accuracy. And you'll the US legal system right now. pened. And yes, it may be true that if people in this nation and in.our govern- spend less time filing tax returns What detainees, you may ask. Good we had been more vigilant in many ment who are so afraid of another and more time focused on your question. Since the only detainees that respects, we probably could have pre- attack that they will sacrifice anything, business. If you're a business have been getting any press at all reside vented that terrorist attack before it including our most precious civil rights, taxpayer, ask your tax prepares in Cuba, the American public doesn't happened. But that doesn't give the US to feel "safe" again. Because our about e-filing. If you're a tax seem to be aware of the huge number of the right to ignore our legal process, President is turning out to be the bun- professional, ask your software detainees that are at this moment being whether or not those in question are gler that I expected; because our Vice developer about enabling your shuffled from jail to jail without contact actual US citizens. Before 9-11, a visa President likes to keep his dealings a programs to take advantage of with their families or lawyers. People violation would have most likely ended secret; because we all were immigrants electronic filing. Find out more who have been missing from their in deportation, not in complete disap- at some time or another and we about what life looks like on this homes for months without word, who pearance. A suspect would have been absolutely should not forget that the side of the line, visit Mnmm.ira.0ov. are being held without bail and without allowed contact with family and only people who have a true "right" to File Smart. File Electronic. knowledge of their crimes. People who lawyers. A suspect would at the very be here are the Native Americans. just happened to have recently expired least be able to contact his or her coun- So keep that in mind the next time Tutorial Ravens* S visas from a select group of "terrorist- try's consulate for assistance. And you're singing your hymns at the Warking te pai samca supporting" nations on a US blacklist somehow I doubt that there are many Church of America. I for one won't be and were visited by the FBI in the wee missing people whose visas from .returning to services until the names of morning hours never to be seen again. France just ran out. those detained arc released publicly, their crimes are enumerated, and I can Sound like something out of a WWII Why should I care about people tor BU*IUB** movie? You may be right. Bush's "Axis being held on expired visas from terror- confidently say the phrase "Liberty and of Evil" isn't the only throwback to the ist supporting nations? Because I don't Justice for all" with a straight face. • E-FRQEHT. E>FFETM. E-CONOUICAt. March 1, 2002 Commentary page 9 The Neverending Israeli- Palestinian Conflict By Stephen Lemongello, FCLC'03 Middle East if only there were a Palestinians to Israel itself. The result of bility, supposedly. Settlements. That's Palestinian state. Well, that's exactly the which, of course, would be the eventual the "root cause" of all this, and it's all It's never going to end. Ever. The offer that was on the table at Camp David repopulation of, and control over, the about those root causes, you know! They Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been going in the summer of 2000. Then-Israeli entire state of Israel. must be addressed! Take away those on now for millennia upon millennia, Prime Minister Ehud Barak offered Yasser So after being so thoroughly stripped damned root causes, and the people of under many forms and many names, and Arafat almost .all of the West Bank, the and revealed for what Arafat is, an Palestine & the Arab World, free of all its latest'incarnation threatens to swirl into Gaza Strip, and finally East Jerusalem, to intifadah uprising just happens to be their desperation, would be living content- outright war, and yet it will never really be the capital of the state of Palestine. It unleashed on Israel just three months later. edly in peace, prosperity, and democracy, end. The end, as expressed by those with was all there, in black and white, sitting on Suicide bombings, riots, children throwing right? power in the Palestinian Leadership a table in rural Maryland, awaiting the sig- Council, and by those who make up the nature of the self-proclaimed leader of the "No side is being hailed as the clear aggressor, members of the terrorist group Hamas, Palestinian people. And there, that offer will come when the state of Israel no was flatly refused. because, you know, Violence begets violence', and longer exists, having been swept into the For that offer, despite the sincerity of the detatched, enlightened observer must simply sea. For them, that is the only possible Barak and Clinton for "peace", was in a ending. Then, and only then, can there be sense the calling of the Palestinian bluff. shake his head at the whole matter." something resembling finality to the con- That document was never going to be stones at anything they see. All of this Of course not. There are no democra- flict. signed. The Palestinians wanted all of spontaneously erupts, the Palestinian lead- cies in the Arab world, only despots, dic- That is it, despite the protestations of Jerusalem, all sectors, up to and including ers throwing up their hands in supposed tators, and religious fanatics who stay in the "moderates" in Palestine who claim the Wailing Wall. All of the West Bank. despair. And when the Israelis retaliate, power by blaming the ills of their respec- that all will be peaches and cream in the And, finally, the "right of return" of when they strike back against those they tive countries on Israel, America, other consider to terrorists and a threat to them- Arab countries sometimes, basically any- selves, voices are raised from afar, piously one but themselves. The Israelis are evil decrying the (all together now) "continu- Zionists, and the Americans are racist, and ing cycle of violence". any criticism of Arab leaders is automati- The stamp of moral equivalency is cally framed in those contexts, and too placed on the whole conflict, each side many people simply go along with it. being equally guilty, equally responsible. Especially in Europe and at US universi- No side is being hailed as the clear aggres- ties, where so many minds revert to a sor, because, you know, "violence begets cliche-ridden default setting at the very violence", and the detached, enlightened mention of any of this. observer must simply shake his head at the I'm sorry if this article seems so fevered whole matter. And, if not, then the enlight- and sardonic, but the situation over there is ened observer simply blames Israel. just so maddening. It seems as if every- Because the Palestinians may be inciting thing about the Middle East just wraps their children to hatred and violence, and around itself like a ball of yarn, seemingly endlessly recruiting suicide bombers to the impossible to untangle, because that is the point where these murderers' parents are way some people want it to remain. But it joyous and grateful that their beloved chil- can be unraveled, revealing a straight, dren had the honor of being martyrs for even line of responsibility that leads Palestine, but the Israelis, they're building straight to the feet of the Palestinian settlements in the West Bank! That all Authority, and at Yasser Arafat, whose Israeli soldiers arrest a young Palestinian protester during January violence. weighs the same on the scales of responsi- bluff was long ago cal led. • WTC: What Do We Do Now? Fordham students speak out on what to do with the site.

By Andie Cruz, FCLC'03 should become of the World Trade state, but honestly who would work Many people have this reaction to Center site. The opinions of Fordham there? It is in our city's blood to want to what should be in the future schematics The effects of September 11 have left Students about what to do with the site continue and persevere, but if we rebuild of the WTC site. Those wanting to many in a state of bewilderment. But are as mixed as the rest of the nation's. something in its place we put yet another rebuild believe that it would show the now we are faced with a different ques- Some students like Carina Colon, group of people at risk. I think the only rest of the world that we are strong and tion, the inevitable "what now?" Months FCLC'02, are not as worried about what answer is to build a park. Somewhere unwilling to bend to terrorism. Those have passed since the senseless tragedy is to become of the site, but what does people can come and reflect". Many peo- feeling this way believe that the Towers has struck our hearts and we are still try- bother her is what it has turned into cur- ple felt this way about the future of the standing tall and taking their rightful ing to heal the raw and tender pain that rently; "All I know is that I don't want WTC site. Ellen Lambertus, FCLC'02, place amidst the grand sky line of our set into our systems in place of logical what is happening right now. People felt that a park was the only logical solu- city once again is theonly way to say that answers as to why all of this had to fall we are unafraid. on our heads. Now that the fires have "Now that the fires have stopped and the wreck- The future of the site remains stopped and the wreckage is almost age is almost removed, we stand naked before the uncertain. The important thing is that removed, we stand naked before the we are on the road to healing. No mat- world with one thought, what should we world with one thought, what should we do?" ter what action is taken, we, as a do? Do we stand tall after all that has lined up around the black, paying to go tion; "I am a fan of making the site into a nation, have already proved that we happened and begin plans to reconstruct and look and take pictures. I don't want memorial park. A park encourages peace are unafraid. The moment the day the tall financial giants that once stood to see what happened here to become and serenity, something that we need in a after the tragedy came, when we all and looked down upon our Gotham city? some tourist trap. This isn't Disney time where everyone feels robbed of it." woke as a nation and went back to our Do we create a place where all the World". (Editor's note: the tickets to the Other students felt that only solution is way of life, was an unspoken cry into worlds' tears may fall justly upon the WTC viewing platform are distributed to re-erect the buildings to their original the face of terrorism. It said you may sacred soil where innocent men and free of charge.) People are coming to form. "I think we should build them have wounded us but we will heal, we women fell to the senseless and illogical New York City with the intention to view again. But I think we should make them will survive and we will never stop regime of terrorism? the site and have a picture taken amidst taller so that they'll be the tallest build- living our lives. The eyes of God are This is not an easy question to answer. all of the rubble and ruin. When I asked ings in the world," said Jennifer watching and we are ready to play our People seem to be split almost entirely her what she thought should be built at Schiavone, FCLC'02. "The terrorists part. down the middle. Pondering this, I the actual site, she was not entirely sure. wanted to change our way of life. I don't With or without our Towers, we thought it best to ask some students at "Some people believe that we should want them to be able to change anything, will never be the same. We will be Fordham how they felt about what re-erect the building to their original not even our skyline." better. We are united. • Features March 1.2Q02 page 10 Ugly Naked Guy One Fordham Student's Eye-Opening Experience With Figure Drawing

By Darisa Diaz, FCLC '02 taken FOUR YEARS of TWO-HOUR pass them. In other words, I was having Fashion Illustration classes in high trouble dealing with the naked guy in I went to a high school where everyone school, and that I doodled on everything, front of the room. Not only was he was talented. Everyone. Each and every everywhere, anywhere, and at any time I naked, but he was sitting on a stool, student at the High School of Art and had available. naked! Legs wide open, naked! His Design, just across town from Fordham, My first day of Figure Drawing was "package", fully exposed and facing the was an artist Four years there led me to really the second day for the rest of the class, naked! He intermittently closed his believe that anyone could draw. When it class since I had come back late from eyes naked, opened them to look at me, came time to decide on a college, I chose to winter vacation. So while the class con- naked, and us, naked, and sometimes he pursue my writing (by majoring in English), tinued where they had left off from the yawned, all the while, naked! figuring that it made me much more origi- first class, I journeyed to Lee's Art Shop I looked around the room for some nal than anything I could scratch out on a to buy a long list of supplies that I could help. Was I the only one who seemed to drawing pad. hardly even decipher. Rice paper? notice that there was a naked man in On my first day aj Fordham, 1 only Gesso? Korean Ink Brushes? Why was front of the room? Okay, it's for art. half-listened to the professor while my syllabus in another language, I won- Okay, it's not porn. I'm not sure if it's leisurely doodling on my syllabus, my dered. Luckily, the kind people at Lee's against the Ten Commandments, but it's notebook, my planner, and my book for knew just what I needed. Well, at least I still NAKED! No one else seemed per- Naked! Artwork by Darisa Diaz the commute. By sophomore year, I was hoped they did because otherwise I'd turbed. In fact, everyone else seemed drawing so much in class that my have about $200 worth of art supplies quite serene, quite unaffected, by the guy naked people are truly ugly. Okay, it's mean Philosophy professor was convinced I with names I couldn't even pronounce. (naked!) in front of the class to whom we but they're really, REALLY ugly! And let's was a Visual Arts major. He would Did YOU know that Figure Drawing had not properly been introduced I don't be honest, you would think so, too, after always call out to me in the halls: "How's involves drawing figures? Stupid ques- know about you, but before I see some- spending six hours at the Art Student's the art going?" Little did he know, I had tion. Well, did you know that it involves one naked I usually like to get his full League, paying close to $15 to draw naked already decided on majoring in English. drawing naked figures? YOU probably name, number, permanent and mailing people for the 30 drawings you have due for address, social security number.... Okay, homework by the end of the week. "He intermittently closed his eyes, naked,'opened them you get the point. I stared at this guy But some naked people—most, I've to look at me, naked, and us, naked, and sometimes he from 10:30 (after walking into class fash- learned—are really beautiful. There are yawned, all the while, naked!" ionablyjate) until 12:45pm, but I never curves, lines and places on and around the found out his name. body that you wouldn't notice unless you In fact, I didn't even plan on taking art did. I, however, am slow on the uptake By 12:30pm, I had tried to sketch by were drawing mem. There is something courses at Fordham. Up until my senior so when I walked into my first class, my solely concentrating on his head (which about staring at each individual part intent- year, that is, when I discovered that I had jaw literally dropped. Everyone else, of doesn't work well for Figure Drawing). ly, to try and capture them in all their naked finished most of my requirements and course, was fairly Calm, drawing the Next; my gaze had traveled...south, to his glory, that helps you see the human body- had room for an elective. naked male in the front of room. After crotch (which also did not help my art- even one you think is ugly at first—in a Never before,, had I strayed from several moments of gawking at, uh, no work), until, FINALLY, feeling inexplic- beautiful way. Fordham's path for the literary. But in place in particular, I truly tried to perse- ably and (for me) sinfully aroused, class So whatever happened to my first this, my final semester at Fordham vere, focus, and draw. ended. I felt released, relieved, and in "ugly" naked man? the one I lost my University, I decided to chance an art You see, until I was about...nineteen need of redemption. Two hours spent naked-figure-virginity to? When I showed class. I was apprehensive, but not too years old, I would still look away (as my staring at the man, who wore nothing- up at the Art Student's League the next apprehensive to demand, via email of mother had taught me) when naked peo- more than a pair of wire-rimmed glasses Friday, he was there too. Naked as ever. course, that I be allowed to take Figure ple roamed the screen in rated R films. and a perplexed expression, had turned Again, wearing nothing but his signature Drawing without the prerequisite I've done all the prescribed Catholic my world upside down. pair of wire-rimmed glasses. And yet, this Drawing I—where I am told you draw a sacraments for a person my age. I always Several classes later, I have come to time, it was oddly comforting, familiar, to lot of fruit. I explained that I already had cross myself in front of churches as I terms with naked people...sort of. Some see him there. • Low Student And Faculty Diversity At FGLC What Can Fordham Do To Improve Minority Demographics?

By Derrica McCullers, FCLC '03 that while she has seen minor improve- effort. What the administration and fac- ments in campus minority numbers, most ulty can do, and whether they should have When applying to colleges, students of themjiave occurred in the Latino and to do anything .to rectify this situation, is look for a myriad of elements—nice Asian-American populations. Some an issue being batted around within the location, perfect weather, nightlife, cute decline in minority representation may administration and student body. coeds—and sometimes, we even take a have occurred following the construction "As far as recruiting, honestly, I don't glance at the list of offered majors. One of the dorm, which led to a change in think there is anything they can do," says A. requirement, though, that some of us do recruitment policies. The focus was Christian, FCLC '04, "I don't think it's their not pay enough attention to is demo- shifted from commuter recruitment to duty. Maybe they could do more, but they graphics. For some students it is not of resident, thereby bringing in more stu- don't have to." Christian went on to remark any real concern, but for others, it is a dents from suburban areas—areas that do that he believes the only schools that have deciding factor in what colors they will not typically house many minorities. this recruitment obligation are institutions don on graduation day. Any increase in African-American repre- such as historically black universities, or Fordham University Lincoln Center, a sentation since dorm construction can be colleges that focus on the education of one notably, highly accredited institution, attributed chiefly to implementation of ethnic group. Interestingly, Christian is part Andy Suggi the BFA Alvin Ailey dance major. of an even smaller minority of African- understands all of these concerns, but how Dr. Irma Watkins-Owens American men at FCLC. His comments much emphasis does it place upon diversi- "We discovered that the college was illuminate the possibility that sometimes the ty? If a student looking fora diverse student "We're doing okay, but you have to doing better, a little bit better, with Latinos need for diversity is a personal preference. body chooses to come to Fordham, what look at the actual numbers and what the and Asians, but not a" lot, because there had obligation does the university have to pro- numbers actually mean," says Dr. Irma also been declines in the [previous] Latino Ironically, Anica Scott-Garrell, FCLC vide this diversity, in both the faculty and Watkins-Owens, Chair of the African and student population. But, we discovered '05, who is part of the BFA Dance pro- student body representation? African-American Studies department. that there was a definite problem with gram, which is almost wholly responsi- Minority, particularly African- Statistics of 5.1% or 11.9% translate to African-American students, a definite ble for the recent influx in African- American, student enrollment has been 77.265 and 180.285 students, respective- problem," Watkins-Owens says. American enrollment, believes that the administration does have a duty td'the relatively low at Fordham University. ly, in a population of 1515 students as of The reason for the low representation student body. The university lists percentages of 5.1% the spring 2002 semester. Do these num- and noted fragmented nature among "I think it's 50/50. Part of the African-American, 11.9% Latino and bers signify sufficient minority represen- African-American students is unknown. recruitment effort does depend upon 8.4% Asian-American students, These tation among the student body? Because all responsibility cannot be the mentality of minority students and are the admissions numbers from the fall Watkins-Owens, who has been teach* placed in any one area, all sectors of the their desire to (continued on page 13) 2000 semester. ing at FCLC for the past 14 yean, says FCLC community need to join in the March 1,2002 Features Honoring arid Celebrating The Vagina The Vagina Monologues Continues to Rouse Audiences And Fight Violence Against Women

By Giovanna Marie * Tuttolomondo FCLC '02 Nobody ever reports back from there." sparked a revolution, an entirely different Ensler emphasizes the importance of way of thinking about the woman's vagi- If your vagina got dressed, what would it knowing one's body. Women say bad na and sexuality. wear?" Don't read this sentence over. You things abouf their genitalia; they express The Vagina Monologues has also been are NOT imagining it. Yes, your VAGI- guilt and disgust. The vagina is "stuff the initiative for VDAY, a movement to end NA taboo, a word almost forbidden to we're not supposed to talk about." But it violence towards women. As Ensler trav- be released from any mouth. MUST be talked,about. It is not some- eled from city to city performing her play, VAGINA....the thought alone invokes thing that is "just there." The vagina hundreds of women approached her to talk shame and embarrassment. But author and exists, it is our "engine," a vital and about their harsh experiences of rape and playwright Eve Ensler has centered her life empowering part of any woman. brutality. She was angry, and determined to around this very word. In her play, The Unfortunately, in a society where the stop this violence against women. In 1997, Vagina Monologues, she unleashes the female is repressed, many women find it she met with a group of activists from mystery behind me vagina. Through lusty difficult to acknowledge and discuss FEMINIST.COM. With the help of these and vivacious language, she succeeds in their vaginas. To even say the word is to women activists, and other feminist breaking any and every instituted notion put oneself in a highly uncomfortable groups, she formed VDAY, on February about this female trait "down there," prov- position. Little girls are taught by their 14, 1998. Since then, VDAY has raised ing without a doubt, that the vagina is to be mothers to keep their hands off of their funds to support the cause. Every not only explored, but honored and loved. vaginas. They are conditioned to associ- Valentine's Day, to celebrate the anniver- In The Vagina Monologues, Ensler ate vaginas with censure, and as they sary of the establishment of VDAY, puts together over 200 interviews and mature to be women, they continue to be celebrities come together to give a special stories from a diverse group of women discreet about their genitalia.. Culture performance of The Vagina Monologues. who express graphic, but sincere emo- and the media also enforce these feel- imizon.com Various universities also hold this event. tions regarding their vaginas. It is a ings. When Donna Hanover, ex-wife of while discussing the play. Even Barbara The funds collected from this special strong effort by Ensler to surpass any former New York City Mayor Rudolph Walters, usually far from shy, expressed "VDAY Edition" go to various women's stereotypes regarding the female, and Guiliani, participated in The Vagina embarrassment at the play, calling it groups to end the violence towards women. encourage women to explore their rela- Fordham's own performance of The tionships with their bodies. "As Eve Ensler traveled from city to city performing Vagina Monologues took place from Why the vagina? In her book, The her play, hundreds of woman approached her to talk February 21 to 23. The play was success- Vagina Monologues, Ensler proclaims, "I about their harsh experiences of rape and brutality." ful, having sold out shows. ISIS, FCLC's was worried about vaginas. I was worried Women's Studies Organization, partici- about what we think of vaginas, and even Monologues, the newspaper headlines "strident." pated in the campaign both last and this more worried that we don't think of them. screamed, "Mayor's Wife Talks Dirty." Many women interviewed by Ensler year. According to Carley Thayer, FCLC I was worried about my own vagina. It Obviously, the media is sending the mes- display inhibitions about their genitalia. '02, CO-President of ISIS (with Shannon needed a context of other vaginas—a sage that to discuss the vagina is DIRTY. Take for instance the seventy year-old Kemer, FCLC '02), "This year we community, a culture of vaginas. There's In her book, Ensler also tells of how woman who never looked at her vagina. [ISIS] are honored to present The Vagina so much darkness and secrecy surround- David Letterman could not bring himself Or the high-powered businesswoman Monologues again to help raise money to ing them—like the Bermuda Triangle. to say the word "vagina" on his talk show who recounted that she was "too busy" to donate to organizations working to stop look- at her vagina because it was a full violence against women. We hope to help day's work and she didn't have the time. empower young people to stop sexual Ensler expresses great sorrow that these violence, as they are the leaders, women do not appreciate their own bod- shapers, and messengers of the future." ies. And it is women like these who moti- Whereas women were once afraid to vate Ensler to continue to preach the discuss their body, women all over are "good news" about vaginas. However, now eager to express themselves. From most of the women interviewed not only vagina workshops at various universities, do enjoy talking about their vaginas, but to Kathie Lee Gifford chanting "vagina" they express great relief at doing so. on her talk show, there is no end to this They open up a whole new world, one in new feminist wave sparked by Ensler. The which the vagina is not only cherished, play has been extremely successful, rais- but seen as a spiritual connection to the ing millions of dollars, and using the tal- woman's mind and character. ents of famous celebrities such as Calista Since the publication of Ensler's play Flockhart, Susan Sarandon, Marisa in 1998, which began as a one-woman Tomei, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rosie show performed by Ensler off-ofF- Perez to promote the universal message Broadway, there have been various pro- that to be a woman is to have power. ductions world-wide. Her book has been The Vagina Monologues will transform published in over twenty countries. From the way you view women. Female or male, New York to London to China, and in you will be touched and inspired by Ensler, Rita Brawll many college theaters (including and forced to rethink your views on gender, Caroline Rieders, FCLC '04, Performing Her Vagina Monologue With ISIS FCLC Fordham), The Vagina Monologues has sex, sensuality, and diversity. • Performing Her Vagina Monologue With ISIS. / 1?ck«te for The Vagina Monologues ,sw,pn sate through April )4, 2602. V-Dayis The play U feeing performed at: , tht Westside Theatre, 407 West 43rd Street, between 0th and 10th Avenues, New York Tickets are $ 55,00 each and cat* be 'A * purchased at the theater, or through tefeeharge; J-8O0-447-740O/ 1-212- 239*6200 or www.teleeharge.com. Book Information: Busier, E. (1998). The Vagina Monologues. New York; Vlllard Publishing. For more information on The Vagina Monologues: www.vagina- To join, celebrate monologues.com. To learn about VDAY: and stop the vio- wwwvday.org. To purchase the book, online:, lence visit • ">l4 J»'"' www.vday.org Features March 1,2002 1O Tips For Health:Getting Enough Sleep A Better - Everything You Need To Know About Getting Those Elusive ZZZZ's Night's By Lisa Tsivgoulis, FCLC '02 , Sleep. It's the one thing we all want m8re of, but never seem to get enough Sleep of. Classes, work, and life's little annoyances all seem to be contributing 1. Co bland before bedtime. To foil factors in why people do not get the asleep quickly, avoid caffeine, nicotine sleep that they need to function well and alcohol for at least four hours everyday. before you go to bed. In a study conducted last March, the 2. Be predictable.Go to bed around National Sleep Foundation, a nonprofit the same time every night, and try to public health organization, polled 1,004 follow a similar routine. adults 18 years old and up, and asked a 3. Don't toss and turn. If you can't variety of questions focusing on sleep sleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed habits. (The margin of error is plus or and do something else. minus 3.1 percentage points.) The poll 4. Save the bed for sleep. Avoid found that many Americans say they do

paying bills, reading the paper or not want to give up any more sleep in Andy Suggs watching TV in bed. spite of their hectic daily schedules, and It's important to get your eight hours per night 5. Take a bath. When your body gets would sleep more if convinced it would hours worked and its negative impact often as several hundred times per ready for sleep, your temperature drops, lead to a healthier lifestyle. The on sleep," James Walsh, the founda- night. Snoring is a common warning A bath may nudge your biochemistry research also showed that most tion's vice president, also told signal that one may be suffering from along. Americans are quick to sacrifice sleep CNN.com. sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is usually 6. Exercise early. If you exercise, and leisure activities above all else. Clearly, most of us should be getting treated through CPAP, continuous posi- do it before dinner, not after. Richard Gelula, the director of the more sleep, but for those that feel they tive airway pressure. This is a small air 7. Get dark. ..People usually sleep best foundation, told CNN.com, "We have are getting enough hours but are having pump attached to a mask that keeps the k a cool, dark environment Invest in our work cut out for us to educate problems with the quality of sleep, air passages open while you sleep. heavy drapes tfcity lights glare outside. Americans that a good night's sleep is a 9. Grab a snack. It's hard to sleep necessity, not a luxury. Americans "The poll found that one-in-five adults is so sleepy hungry, so try a light snack before bed- must make time for sleep." during the day that it interferes with daily activities time. Some researchers think trypto- The foundation recommends at least at least a few days per week" phan, a chemical found in milk, natu- eight hours of sleep a night. This must rally induces sleep. sound impossible to achieve since the there may be some palpable reasons. We've all heard of the age old say- 9, Cut naps short. If you have trou- poll showed that 63 percent of Many people suffer from sleeping ing, "count sheep," though researchers ble falling asleep, consider avoiding, Americans do not get that much. In disorders. The most common of these at Oxford University believe that this naps. At the very least, limit them to fact, nearly one-third of the respondents is insomnia, which is the chronic inabil- does not work because it is too boring less than an hour before mid-afternoon. reported sleeping less than seven hours ity to sleep. Astonishingly, 1 in 10 peo- to keep the mind off daily problems and 10. Deal with stress. If daytime per weeknight. The poll also found that ple suffer from chronic insomnia. concerns. In an experiment, SO insom- troubles keep you awake, try jotting one in five adults is so sleepy during the Another common sleeping disorder is niacs were asked to try different tech- notes about ways to deal with them. day that it interferes with daily activi- sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes niques and methods to see which helped Leave stress at the bedroom

By Oona Lee, FCLC '03 refrigerator, or tell you at what level sounds cheesy, but it works. Not only with your roommates. If you're having a music starts to offend, but here are a few does it give you a break from work and problem in your apartment that doesn't It's that time again - the month of the other things that residents should know classes, it gives you an opportunity to seem to be getting better, talk to an RA or Housing Lottery. Plans for the fall begin in order to master (sort of) the art of liv- grow closer with your roommates, who a freshman mentor. They'll meet with in February as residents pick up their hous- ing with strangers. really are your family when you're away your roommates to try and help the situ- ing booklets, decide who they want to live . "Getting to Know You..." MOst from home. ation. Even if you don't, want to go with, see which apartments they'd want to housing plans are definite by March, C-O-M-M-U-N-I-C-A-T-E. It's through Res Life, ask a friend who does- live in, pay their $200 housing deposit, and which means you know who you'll be important. Living with roommates is a n't live with you to sit in and listen to an attend (or not attend) the numerous living with about five months before you lot easier when every one is on the same apartment meeting. This type of media- Housing Lottery information sessions. move in. Plan an activity in the spring page. If you are having a problem, speak tor can offer a neutral outlook and sug- Of course, these housing plans can that will give you a chance to get to know seem a lot easier than they really are. your new roommates - go out for dinner "Most students will live with new roommates at least once, if not Sophomores with low lottery numbers or play frisbee in Central Park. Don't several times, after they're freshmen." may not get an apartment with the room- wait until move-in day to meet the peo- mates they picked, and instead get swept ple you'll be sharing a bathroom with. up. Withholding your anger or frustra- gest solutions that none of you might into the dreaded category of "overflow," The sooner, the better. The more you've tion will only stress you out and irritate have thought of where they would be randomly placed gotten to know your new roommates, the your roommates. At the same time, So, keep these tips in mind and, hope- with other roommates. Or, residents may more relaxed and easy move-in day express your appreciation if things are fully, you'll start your year off on the decide to pair up with someone they should be. And hey, if all'goes well, you going well. If you notice the dishes have right foot. Dorm life isn't always easy, almost know (maybe the next person may even get excited for the fall. been getting done right away or that but it doesn't have to be horrible either. they see down the hall) just to avoid this Family Fun. Ok, so one of the good someone has vacuumed, let them know The sooner you meet your future room- undesirable overflow. things about college is that you're away that you notice. This creates a positive mates, and start planning for next year, .Either way, most residents will live from them, but we all know we do miss atmosphere and, at the least, encourages the better your roomate experience will with new roommates at least once, if not our family. Create a family night in your future cleaning be. several times, after their freshman year. apartment with your roommates-one Get an Outsider. If you're having a For questions regarding housing at And, as most of us know, it's not always night a week set aside to get together and roommate conflict, don't forget your FCLC, you can reach Res Life at Ext. pretty. So, no one can tell you if you bond. Order pizza and rent movies on options. The Residential Life staff is 7100, or log onto the website at really should label all the food in your Sunday nights when everyone is free. It trained to help you resolve the issues . • March 1,2002 Features page 13 Low Student And Faculty Diversity At FCLC What Can Fordham Do To Improve Minority Demographics? io) pursue higher education, but the school Fordham. "That a counselor, or an alumnus good place for them to be. I think that that fication inevitably lead to discussion of should say they want equal representation contacted them, talked to them on the will help a great deal." affirmative action and reverse discrimina- among students and do what they can to phone, met them, and followed them Financial Aid should not be ignored as a tion, passivity is not permissible. Pellegrino supply it," Scott-Garrell says, "You can't through the process," Watkins-Owens says, possible solution to bringing in more minor- says that the university recognizes "that talk about diversity when you don't really are factors that students appreciated. ity students. Sometimes it is die only decid- having diversity is an important goal for the have it" Alumni are the most important sources of ing factor in what college a student attends. community" and that it has "tried to be very The Fordham University admissions word-of-mouth publicity and can possibly Despite student complaints, Pellegrino responsive to concerns" of the faculty and department is aware of this potential catch- be greatly effective in higher minority believes that Fordham does offer competi- FCLC community. 22 and Karen Pellegrino, Director of recruitment In response to issues of alum- tive aid packages. "We've done our best to Obligation or not, issues of minority rep- Admissions for Fordham University, says resentation are still important to the image they are making efforts to change things. "The students can have an impact if they'voice of FCLC and the growth of its student body. "We've implemented a number of initia- their concerns about this. Sometimes the sondents Diversity ensures a spectrum of opinions, tives to reach out to minority students," says can have a greater impact on making these kinds which leads to discussion and debate, ele- Pellegrino. The university participates in of changes, greater than that of the faculty." ments that—as seen in studies of Plato in college fairs across the nation and involves philosophy classes—are the backbone of itself in national programs that actively ni involvement, Pellegrino says that the uni- provide competitive packages to minority attaining knowledge. Any institution or recruit minority students. These programs versity is working on active alumni partici- students," she says. "We know it's some- organization concerned with the intellectual include Upward Bound and the Fulfillment pation, especially with younger alumni. thing important to students." and social growth of its members should Fund, a program sponsored by the Hopefully these efforts can help to show These are all concerns of the student know how important diversity is, and make University of Southern California. "We're prospective minority students that Fordham body and faculty, and each division is attempts to encourage and provide it working to strengthen those [recruitment] is a good environment for mem. beginning to do what it can to help out the Ultimately, the debate may end up in efforts but we also know that we still have a "I think it's a self-perpetuating problem, minority student body. The African and the laps of the students, those who pay ways to go," says Pellegrino. too," says Watkins-Owens, "If students American Studies, Latin-American and tuition and can most implement change. Two factors found to be largely signifi- don't hear that FCLC is a good place for Latino Studies, Sociology, English and Watkins-Owens summed up the power of cant to minority students are word-of- African-American students to be, they're History departments are making concen- the students by remarking, "The students mouth and financial aid packages. The not going to come here. So, one of the trated efforts to hire a more diverse staff. In can have an impact if they voice their African and African-American Studies things that we have to do is make the col- September of 2001, John Hollwitz, Senior concerns about this. Sometimes the stu- department sponsored a focus group, which lege more attractive for African-American Vice President of Academic Affairs, dents can have a greater impact on mak- found that word-of-mouth played the students who are already here, so they can released a statement encouraging depart- ing these kind of changes, greater than biggest part in students' decisions to attend get the word out to other students mat it's a ments to diversify. While issues of diversi- that of the faculty." • Health: Getting Enough Sleep Everything You Need To Know About Getting Those Elusive ZZZZ's

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to imagine a relaxing tranquil scene, mute are beginning to add up for them such as a waterfall or beach, the second [commuters]." Walsleben said in her group was told to told to count sheep, study that, compared to the general while the third were left to their own population, commuters tend to have devices. The research showed that more sleep disorders. "This popula- those who thought of the relaxing scene tion, (on) (lie railroad, had more than 50 fell asleep more than 20 minutes earlier percent of folks saying they had some- than if they did nothing. The other two thing wrong, and that they were sleepy, groups took slightly longer than normal and that's a little bit excessive," said to drop off. Walsleben. Many people with sleep dis- "Picturing an engaging scene takes orders don't seek out professional help. up more brain space than the same Experts say it could be that the sleep dirty old sheep," said Allison Harvey, deprived are not aware that they have a who conducted the study with Suzanna problem and simply think that their Payne, in an interview for New sleep habits are normal. As for the com- Scientist magazine in the January 24, muters, they may think that sleep depri- 2002 issue. If you're suffering from vation is just part of the price they pay insomnia your best bet is to avoid the for commuting. sheep counting and focus steadily on Like commuters and most of the one, tranquil image. rest of us, excluding those fortunate, Unfortunately for commuters, the blessed individuals that sleep peace- risk of sleep disorders is increased. If fully for eight hours every night, we it takes you more than an hour and IS can all use some helpful tips on how minutes to commute to school or your we can get more sound sleep. job, you may be at a greater risk of For more information on sleep dis- suffering from sleep disorders. On orders and sleep-related information CNT4.com Dr. Joyce Walsleben, direc- you can go to CNN.com and search tor of the New York University Sleep their HEALTH section. The 10 Tips Disorder Center, said, "There's some are from the Stanford University Sleep hint that perhaps the stresses of com- Disorders Clinic and Laboratory. • Sports March 1, 2002 page 14 The Olympics Past and Present By Ryan Dever FCLC 03* olive branches. The runner-up received a bronze medal, a diploma, and a crown of The first Olympic Games ever recorded laurel branches. All other competitors took place in Olympia, Greece, in 776 received commemorative medals. B.C. The Games became the greatest of all Traditionally, design and production of the Greek festivals and were held in honor awards has been left to each host city. Gold of the Greek god Zeus. At first, the Games medals were first introduced in 1908. Since lasted only one day and consisted of a sin- 1928, the design of the niedals has gle running race. Eventually, the Games remained relatively consistent. Medals are included several sports and lasted five awarded to the first (gold), second (silver), days. The first day included worship, reg- and third (bronze) place competitors in each istration of athletes, and the taking of oaths event during the victory ceremonies. by both competitors and officials. The next During the ceremony, the three competitors three days were mainly for competitions stand on a tiered platform. The first-place including various running races, wrestling, 2002.ksl.com finisher stands on the highest level in the boxing, and pentathlon events. On the final Salt Lake City news channel 5 center, the second-place finisher stands day, prizes were given and thanksgiving slightly lower and to the victor's right, and sacrifices were made to the gods. Union to name a few. Torches were first used in the ancient the third-place finisher stands even lower to The winner of each sport was crowned Today, 100 years later, de Coubertin's Olympic Games to light the festival alter the victor's left. Once the medals are given with a wreath made of olive branches. dream is still a reality. Athletic sports- fire in tribute to Zeus. Today, the Olympic the competitors' names announced, the The real "prize" was instant popularity. manship will be upheld through the torch is lighted in Olympia, Greece, four winner's national anthem is played, and the Winners were idolized and became the Olympic oath, which states: "In the name weeks prior to the games. The flame is then flags of all three countries are raised. subjects of many songs and stories. The of all competitors, I promise that we will passed torch to torch in a relay from The Olympic Games officially end athletes and the Games in general were take part in these Olympic Games, Olympia to the host city. Once the flame with the closing ceremony. The athletes immortalized through paintings, statues, respecting and abiding by the rules arrives, it's used to light the flame in the again enter the Olympic stadium; but this decorative pottery, coins, and literature. which govern them, in the true spirit of Olympic stadium cauldron, which bums time they enter as one large group, sym- The Games were held every four years. sportsmanship for the glory of sport and throughout the Games. The Olympic flame bolizing the unity and friendship of the The four-year interval between them was the honor of our teams." Athleticism will is a symbol of the spirit, knowledge, and life Games. The flag bearers for each country called an Olympiad The decline of the be reflected in the Olympic motto, of the world's nations. enter the stadium in single file as in the ancient Games started in the fifth century "Citius, Altius, Fortius," which translates The interlocking Olympic rings were opening ceremonies. The ceremony ends B.C., when cities began to offer prizes of to "Swifter, Higher, and Stronger." created in 1913 to symbolize the union of when the Olympic flag is passed to the money to the victors. The Roman occupa- The modern Olympic Games are held the five original major continents (Africa, mayor of the next host city, and the tion of Greece and consolidation of for more than two weeks every four years, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe) that Games are pronounced closed. Christianity further drove the Games away and begin with the opening ceremony. The competed in the Games. Each of the five Who knows what the Olympics will look from their historic and religious origin. In opening ceremony starts with the parade of rings is a different color - blue, yellow, like fifty years from now. Over the cen- 394 AD., the Roman Emperor Theodosius, nations, where athletes march into the black, green, and red, on a white back- turies the Olympics have seen ups and who was Christian, banned all pagan festi- Olympic stadium behind their country's ground — and at least one of the colors is downs, going through change after change. vals, including the Games. placard and flag. Greece always leads the found on the national flag of every compet- New sports come and go, new controversies The Games were revived in 1896 due to. parade, and the host country's team is ing nation. The Olympic flag, which dis- and mascots change as much as the seasons. the effortsof Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a always last. Next, the head of state of die plays the Olympic rings, is passed from the Who knows when the Olympics will French educator. De Coubertin's dream was host country declares the Games open, the mayor of the hosting city to the mayor of change again. From yesterday's athletes in to build a peaceful and better world by edu- Olympic flag is brought into the stadium, the next host city at the end of the Games. togas to today's athletes covered in corpo- cating youth through sport, and celebrating and the Olympic hymn is played. Finally, Cities, not countries or areas, are entrusted rate logos the Olympics are but a shadow of athletic talent through sincere, impartial, the Olympic flame is lit, doves are released with the Games and are picked by the their former self. All we can do now is and fair competitions. The 1898 Games to symbolize peace and the spirit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). watch with anticipation to see who will win were held in Athens, Greece. Since their Games, and the Olympic oath is taken by a Medals have been part of the Olympic the next gold medal in some competition revival, the Games have also been held in representative competitor. Games since the 1896 Games in Athens, mat may not exist in the next Olympics. So Paris, France; London, England; Los One of the most widely recognized sym- Greece. At that time, the winner received lets enjoy what we have here in Salt Lake Angeles, California; and Moscow, Soviet bols of the Olympic Games is the torch. a silver medal, a diploma, and a crown of City and take pleasure in it while it lasts. • The NHL Soars To Olympic Heights

By Luis E. Hernandez FCLC '05 teen players representing five nations, play- Tim Turnbull FCRH '02, captain of FCLC '05. ers with names like Brodeur and Richter, the Fordham Club Hockey Team of the Cassar shares this same view saying, The format of Olympic hockey games of Lindros and Yashin. Altogether, fourteen Metropolitan Collegiate Hockey "We should follow the example of the the past was one in which a USA hockey different countries will have NHL players Conference, agrees although he admits [1998 gold-medal winning] Czech team was totally comprised of American on their rosters, in the continuation of a new that it does take away amateur players Republic. Just because someone is in the collegiate level hockey players. As a unit hockey format that only began at the '98 from the international limelight. NHL, doesn't mean they're good. We they were usually outclassed, outmatched, Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. "It's true," Tumbull said. "A lot of guys should get someone in Europe more famil- and outplayed by "professional" opponents The USA and Canada entered full ros- get recognized in the Olympic Games." iar with the wider ice surfaces." such as Canada and the dreaded Russians . ters of NHL players, with the USA hav- There is also a faction who are com- The wider ice surfaces of Olympic ice as Although not at the level of these teams, the ing the advantages of playing on home pletely opposed to professional hockey compared to NHL ice is one of a handful of US has had two shining moments in ice in Salt Lake City and not losing an players entering the Olympic Games. differences between the two hockey styles. Olympic Hockey, when they won it all in Olympic Game in the States since 1932. This is a view held by the club hockey Among the differences is how a tie game is 1980, at Lake Placid, New York, (an event This has made them one of the favorites team's Assistant Coach/General Manager resolved at the end of regulation- a shoot- known as The Miracle on Ice) and 1960, at to win the gold medal. Other nations Andrew Mola CBA '86. out. Another point of debate is the Olympic Squaw Valley, California. such as the Czech Republic, Russia, "I'm against pros of any level playing in "no fighting" rule where the penalty is an At this year's Olympics in Salt Lake City Sweden, and Finland opted to feature the Olympics. I think it was meant for ama- automatic ejection from the game. there are only four college hockey players, players from both the NHL and European teurs and collegiate players," said Mola Cassar says the rule should remain in none of whom represent the United States. leagues. "You're taking away from the excitement place since we Olympics are about peace. Thomas Pock of UMass plays for Austria, There has been a lot of debate in the [of the old format]. These are people you On the opposite side, however, while U. Lowell's Baptiste Amar, Laurent hockey community over the subject of see on a regular basis in the NHL. You've Likourentzos believes the rule should go. Meunier, and Yorick Treille will do the whether pro NHL players should be neyer heard of Olympians before they got "Fighting is one of the best highlights in a same for France. Many other players at the allowed into Olympics. there! If the USA wins a gold medal, it hockey game," is her defense for her point. Olympics come from European leagues, "I think it's good to foster an .interest in won't be like 1980." The problems posed by NHL but a large majority of hockey Olympians the NHL, because people who see them in There is also the speculation that perhaps Olympians is that the NHL shuts down for come from the National Hockey League. the Olympics will follow them during their the USA should send NHL players along the Olympics, causing the NHL season to Over one hundred NHL players are NHL careers," said Pete Cassar FCLC '05. with junior hockey players and see what the be lengthened. Also, there is the possibility being allowed to represent their home "In the interests of the NHL, it is better for turnout would be. as there is in every hockey game, that one of nations for only the second time in Olympic the pros to go since the USA hosts the "I think maybe they should mix it up, the players might suffer a severe injury. history. The three teams •in, the New Games this year and it will help move the send a few of the best, with a few good From a player's point-of-view Turnbull York/New Jersey region alone send seven- sport forward in this country." junior players," said Patricia Likourentzos says, "It could (continued on page IS) March 1, 2002 Sports Who Da' Ram?!?!!

A. Without a doubt it was. My sister of it. Adding onto that, I don't just walk 0 Q. Most mascots have a name, but you Doreen was captain of the cheerleading around in the suit. are just known as "The Ram." Do you squad when she went here (Fordham) and I A lot of the time I run up the stairs when want a name? knew some of the younger cheerleaders and they play the "Rocky" theme music and I A. I've always been open to suggestions knew that one of them would be captain by have to run up and down the court during concerning a name. I've been called 'The the time I arrived at Fordham. So, when the halftone when I ref the games. Sometimes I Ram," "Mr. Ram," "Hey Ram", "Hey time came last year I spoke to the captain of lose my breath and have to step outside for You," and "Get out of my way* nas always the squad as well as Matt McCarthy who a second and get some fresh air. been a popular one. Sometimes people call was "The Ram" before me and told mem It also gets really hot in that suit so I me "Ramsey," but I think mat is the name of that I was interested in auditioning to carry a backpack that holds about a liter of the mascot for North Carolina. A lot of other become the mascot water inside. In it I have a hose that runs people call me "Rambo" and I like that one. www.fofdhim.edu down to my mouth for when I get thirsty so 1 think it's popular, I think it's funny, and it The Ram is Our Man Q. What was the auditioning process that I don't dehydrate after doing some of goes perfectly with the costume. At mis By Joseph Buono FCRH 04' like? the harder routines that take a lot out of me. point though I don't have any name or A. It's tedious; it's not something where number on the back of my jersey, but If you have had the unique pleasure of they are like "ok, you're the Ram." I had to Q. Do you work at all with die cheer- maybe sometime in the future. attending aJbrdham sporting event you have go through a process, I had to put on die old leaders and die dance team to plan acts or surely noticed that many times the most costume and go out on Eddies Parade (The is everything you do ad lib? Luckily for Fordham Ram fans every- entertaining aspect of the game is not the grass field outside Keating Hall) and interact A. Sometimes we plan some things out where Joey Franquinha still has two game itself, but the Fordham mascot, simply with people. They wanted me to go around My sister is now the coach of the cheer- more years as our mascot and is likely to known as "The Ram." Night in and night out and joke around with the students. After that, leading squad so that helps me by making only get better at his occupation. this mystery man dazzles die crowd with his they asked me a certain number of questions me feel more comfortable to interact with Whether our teams are of championship dance moves and makes sure every Fordham and gave me certain situations to see how I the cheerleaders and plan certain things out. caliber or are struggling to win a single fan leaves with a smile on their face. "The would act in them. Finally, there was a dance Over the winter break, we had a couple of game, fans can show up knowing that Ram" constantly caters to this demanding sequence to see if I had the right moves. games at Madison Square Garden and we Franquinha will be there with his smiling crowd and never seeks the accolades and planned some songs and dance moves that Ram costume giving a 110%. When you fame that he rightfully deserves. In fear of Q. Has the "Ram" costume evolved at were a lot of fun. attend a Fordham sporting event you thousands of admiring fans constantly all in its history? can't guarantee that you will see a win, hounding him for autographs "The Ram" A. Yes, there have been a few changes to Q. The Temple Owl (a mascot in the A- but you can guarantee another tremen- has, for the most part, kept his identity a the "Ram" costume, all for the good. The 10 division with Fordham) was thrown out dous performance from the Fordham secret.... until now. In this exclusive one-on- first costume actually looked more like a of game earlier this season. How do you Rams' mascot. • one interview I had the pleasure of sitting real animal, but I think as time progressed it know when enough is enough regarding down with Joey Franquinha FCRH '04 and has become more of a cartoon figure and is your interaction with the referees? speak about his past, present, and future as now more approachable and easier to look A. I heard about that, people think that its The NHL Soars To the mascot of Fordham University. at. This Ram is a little more people friendly, ridiculous that a mascot can get thrown out he wears sneakers, he is a little taller and is of a game, but to me that just shows that that Olympic Heights Q. How did you get started in the a different color. I think nice changes have mascot has a lot of pride in what he does. At Mascot business? been added to the costume. ( the same time though you don't want to get (continued from page 14) A. It started in high school, I went to St 0 kicked out because that is not only hurting Francis Prep, and went to a lot of the bas- Q. Can you speak about the dynamics yourself, but your team as well because if I {affect the NHL negatively], but players ketball games and realized that there wasn't of the costume itself? How is it to wear get a technical foul or get kicked out of the really don't worry about that while repre- a mascot at any of the games. We had a pret- the costume? game the opposing team gets to shoot two senting their country." ty reputable program and I felt that the A. Picture sitting in a sauna with about a free throws. Mola, however, voices concern. He stat- school needed some representation at the winter jacket, a scarf, and some warm When you are pushing buttons with the ed how an injury to a key member of a fran- games. I spoke to the Athletic Director and Timberland boots on while running on a refs you have to get a sense when not to go, chise could destroy it and how the he said that there was a costume. I did a few treadmill. That is how it feels like some- too far. I have a good sense of which refs I Olympics provide more opportunities for games, it was sort of low key compared to times. The head weighs about twenty some- can joke around with and which ones I can't this sort of injury to happen. He also the stuff I do now at Fordham, but I still thing pounds. Inside the head is a cotton based on their body language and acknowl- believes that since the NHL season is long enjoyed it nonetheless. placement and a chinstrap to keep my head edgement of me. I try to stay away as much already, to extend it would do more harm straight. Body wise, it is a really heavy suit. as possible because they are out to do a job then good. "I like my hockey when it's cold Q. Was this something you Were looking It's thick, its fur, there's a body suit that goes as well, but at the same time some things out," he said to put it simply. forward to doing when you arrived at on underneath to make me look more mus- they do have an impact on what I do. In the past, Americans rooted in unison Fordham? cular and ram like, and a jersey to go on top Recently the crowd was chanting "3 for Team USA. However, there now exists blind mice" at the game, so I covered my a chance for some hockey fans to root for eyes with one hand and acted like I had a some of their favorite NHL players repre- Squash: Do You Know About It walking stick in the other. I bumped into senting other nations, which would take the press table, I felt peoples faces, and away from team USA support. Mola does ByVinGurrieriFCLC05' he loses a point. The player who scores nine walked into the hoop acting as if I was not believe this will be the case. points first wins the individual game. blind. I was told later that that was going "I don't think it should. It's just like a Hey, did you know that Fordham Believe it or not, Fordham does actually too far, but I don't think that it was. I trade. If your favorite player gets traded University has a squash team? Do you even have a squash team. Even though most peo- wasn't all up in the referees' faces, I was away to another team, do you root for the know that squash is a sport? If the answer to ple have not heard about it, Fordham's interacting more with the crowd and they other team? No." either question is yes, then you knew more squash program is active and successful. enjoyed it and it got them going. It was hi any case, it appears mat NHL players than I did. Even though its not exactly the The squash team is made up of fourteen close game at that point and at a time that will remain in place for years to come. Most most popular sport in the world, squash can men, seven of which also participate in the we needed the backing of the crowd. I NHL, fans appear to enjoy the possibility of be pretty enjoyable if you give it a chance. school's tennis program. While this year's don't have any regrets about doing it. watching so many "Dream Teams." This is Since I'm sure most people reading team has had some tough times, as their 6- not like basketball where the USA barely has this have no idea how the sport is played, 11 record indicates, the squash team has Q. Mascots at some other schools are to try in order to win. Here, team USA actu- I thought I'd explain it a bit. Squash is also had moments of success. rewarded with a scholarship, but here at ally face stiff competition, in the forms of somewhat like tennis. The game of On the weekend of February 9th, the Fordham you receive nothing. Is this snipers like the Pittsburgh Penguins/Czech squash is played between two players, squash team competed in the NY State something that upsets you? Republic's Jaromir Jagr, defensive enforcers each using a racket, with a ball and in a Championships held at Vassar College. A. I don't know, I knew there was noth- like the New York Rangers/Russia's Vladimir court, just like tennis. Despite losing to a strong Vassar team, ing given to me coming into this so that was- Malakhov and his spectacular goaltending Squash courts, however, are very differ- which was playing on its home court, n't my main objective or motivation. I just from Detroit Red Wings/Czech Republic's ent from tennis courts. A Squash Court is a Fordham managed to claim third place at love doing it and I have a lot of fun doing it. Dominik "The Dominator" Hasek. rectangular box with four vertical walls of the tournament. The men's squash team will It would be nice to get a scholarship because Still, the Olympics lost its tradition of varying height; being the Front Wall, Side close out the season in late February by I think I put in a lot of hard work and a lot of being a place where amateur's dreams came Walls and Back Wall. It has a level floor and competing at the National Intercollegiate hours into being "The Ram". I go to soccer, true and became the equivalent of an NHL a clear height above the court area. Championships at Harvard University, basketball, and football games as well as Ail-Star tournament. In 1980, when the The way to win a squash match is actual- So there you have it. You still may special events and there is a lot of sweat Americans struck gold, Al Michaels, die ly very simple. A match is won by winning never watch a squash match in your life, poured out everytime I get into that costume. game's broadcaster, made his famous excla- die best of three or five games. The player but at least you know the sport exists. It would be nice to receive some kind of mation, "Do you believe in miracles?" But who is serving is the only one who can Hey, you never know—If you give it a reward for my work, but I guess that's just dont expect anyone to be surprised if the score. When a player foils to return a serve, chance, you just might like it. . , • not in the cards at this time. American team wins the gold here. • Arts & Gulture March 1, 2002 ipage 16 ' ' inCyri.\ * l's Grammy Picks '\ Sex and the City Spins •fifter the Fact) By Cynthia Rodriguez the Fashion Cycle > >The 44th Grammy Awards were broad- cast* yesterday, so you must be asking, "Gyn, why on earth would you list your picks when we already know who won?" Well, dear readers, here is my answer: Because you value my opinion. Of course, I'm only joking, but I hope you do and read my picks anyway. Besides, it'll be fun to see if I was right.

' Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Sade "By Your Side" It could really go to anyone, Janet Jackson being my number two, but I pick Sade because I find Faith Hill and Nelly Furtado far too annoying. By the way, since when is Lucinda Williams a pop star? Leave her in rock where she belongs. She'll win there.

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Craig David "Fill Me In" The King of Pop and Elton John are

serious contenders and, actually, so is Courtesy of www.hbo.com James Taylor (we all remember last year's Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Steely Dan fiasco). Brian McKnight best save his acceptance speech for his R&B nomination because David had the song of Katherine Liz Suarez FCLC '03 these stashed in our closet. Face it: we school icon who organizes after-school , the summer. want to be a Carrie doll. bake sales. Her style is "so fresh and so "I'm thinking balls are to men, what Of the four fashion icons, Carrie clean" and simultaneously fun, flirty, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or purses are to women. It's just a little takes the gold for style. Leave it her to and flowery. Here is one girl who can Grhup: 'N Sync "Gone" bag but we'd feel naked in public with- go from prissy-princess to skateboard- really wear a Hepburn or a Jackie dress VYes, I know I'm biased and, for that out it." -Carrie ing-punk at the break of a nail. In with simply perfect allure and feminin- ^reason, Backstreet just can't win. Five for Carrie, Field mixes everything from ity. Charlotte's prim and. pfoper,Jess- Fighting,' who? R.E.M. is established, Fashion, friends, and men. Thank the vintage garbs to designer names. And es and exquisite pearl necklaces that though the song's not so great, but the girls of Sex and the City for making a this season the world was exposed not fall heavenly around her neck accentu- Grammys just love, U2 so they could take' show that orbits around precisely what only to the engagement-ring-on-a-neck- ate her sweet demeanor and infectious the prize from Justin's hands. women want. What circle of friends lace phenomenon (a statement beyond smile. Her fashion hit this season: a doesn't sit around and wonder, "Hmm, fashion—psychological maybe?) but divorce from Trey. Best Rock Performance by a Duo or which one am I, Carrie or Charlotte?" also to newsboy hats, scarves tied Now Miranda. If anyone can kick ass Group: Coldplay "Yellow" \ Or better yet, who hasn't imagined around the upper arm, and even a new in a work suit, it's her. Miranda's high- , j,This is a tough one. Aerosmith, U2,- strolling fashionably into a chic lounge choppy hairdo. Oh, and who can forget powered attorney look is characterized Dave Matthews Band, Train, they're all, and ordering the Prima Donna the perfect bag on Carrie's shoulder as by conservative accessories and career- good. I think Coldplay has it in terms of Cosmopolitan special? she strolled into Vogue? It's hard to oriented suits. Every working girl originality. Plus, who didn't love Four girls. Four different personali- fathom what this a la mode uptown girl should adopt her cool business style. "Yellow?" ties. Four different styles. Always one will be pulling out of her closet next. Miranda's seasonal beauty mark: wear- thing in common: a brutally honest, Our next fashion fanatic not only ing not so cool pregnant clothes with ;", Bfest Rock Album: Ryan Adams Gold genuine friendship (with sexual orien- invented sex, she reputably dresses the taste. Now that's money, baby! Another difficult choice: the seniority tation as a side order). Who else but part. Samantha is a "high-class call Whether you're a Carrie-in-the-mak- of Aerosmith, originality of P.J. Harvey, these girls can make you feel like the girl" with a va voom taste in attire. ing, or a Samantha-in-progress, fashion modernity of Linkin Park, and overall gen- fifth member (no pun intended) during She's a sexy yet professional dresser is something you will never miss out on eral appeal of U2. With such a diverse those riveting, gossipy Sunday brunch- who oozes elitism with an assertive if you take tips from this sexy four- selection, what will win? After much es? Let's get to the nucleus, the queen attitude reflected in her style. It is no some. Life may not be perfect, as is deliberation, I made my choice based on bee of the 30 minute "crash course into shock that every New York City male obvious in this topsy-turvy show, but looks (though he is extremely talented): a woman's psyche": the fashion. has been underneath her sheets. This style definitely can be. When men come RyanAdamsalltheway. Sigh.... Sex and the City is the Mecca of run- season's hip look: a porn star pendant and go, and penises deflate, it's always way. Fashion in this show has its own she wears with class. comforting to count on one thing: good 'Album of the Year: Bob Dylan Love dialogue; it's a character in itself. Charlotte is the ail-American, girl- friends with extra good taste. Every ami Theft Before we begin hating the fashion next-door poster child. She is a prep girl's dream. • ; /\,. This was probably the most diverse savviness of these girls, the right thing of categories with nominees Outkast, to do is point the finger at the show's Bob. Dylan, U2, lndia.Arie, and the costume designer, Patricia Field. Her Apartments soundtrack from O Brother, Where Art eccentricity, mixed with sophistication Thou? I think they each deserve a and funk, generates not only the sea- Sublets & Roommates Grammy, but I'm sorry Miss Jackson, I son's latest trends, but also an attitude vote for Bob. He's still making great to perfectly fit each of the girls. And for music after all these years. us, the viewers, it's a fashion guide to our next necessary splurge. Browse & List Free! .' Best New Artist: lndia.Arie Besides the word "sex," there's Apartments & Rooms :?. Did I mention how annoying Nelly another name that is as sacred as God Furtado is? Well, I think David Gray is on Sex and the City and that is Manolo Worse, whether it be his bobbling head Blahnik. Ah yes, the famous stilettos. or quavering voice. Alicia Keys and The Cinderella glass slipper that Carrie Linkin Park are solid picks for this cate- swears by. It is no shock that these gory, but lndia.Arie is amazing. Upon pricey shoes have been banking it big ; first listen, "Ready for Love" made me since the premiere of the show. We, All Areas! No Brokers! cry. Titanic didn't even do that. This (and when I say we, I am referring to girl's a soul singer and I'm sure the best every woman, and even some men,) ''^tocome. . :•, would kill to have at least one pair of March 1,2002 Arts & Culture page 17 Fordham Arts Beat The Jamie O Experience By Noelle Balnicki FCLC '03 Ongoing Programming: By Beata Loyfman FCLC '02 light. Her previous band, Methuselah Jones, released a self-titled album in •Discount Movie Tickets: The movie We've all heard it: musicians are back. 1999, which garnered positive reviews. tickets are back in stock. Visit LL 408 to Empty formula is out and real She also won sixth place in the presti- buy tickets to Loews,' Sony and AMC singer/songwriters are Jtaking back the gious John Lennon songwriting competi- theaters. You must present your valid industry (cue India.Arie—Alicia Keys— tion a few years ago for a tune she co- Fordham student ID to purchase tickets, Michelle Branch references). Britney is wrote with violinist Antoine Silverman. all fine and good, but Mrs. Timberlake But in 2002, Jamie is on her own. She •Free Newspapers: Commuters, pickup has, as of late, become the butt of a few finds the musicians for her band, com- free copies of The New York Times and too many jokes and has no Grammy poses her own songs and creates the USA Today (while supplies last), out- nominations to back up her claim to seri- music, properly defining the phrase side the Student Activities Office in LL ousness. But the resurgence of actual 'stepping out on a limb.' "I cut my teeth 408. Sponsored by Commuter Student musicians in the music milieu does not with Methuselah Jones and got to know Services. Residents, your free newspa- stop at the aforementioned ladies. There what it's like to stand on stage, with the pers are located in the second floor of is a bubbling cauldron of talent aching audience looking and expecting some- McMahonHall. . for your attention just underneath the thing. That [experience] made me real- radar of celebrity, and one of its repre- ize that I could do this on my own," •USG Winter Ball: Tickets on sale on sentatives is New York's own Jamie explains Jamie. the Plaza. $65 includes five course Obstbaum (Jamie 0 for short). With Now, only weeks away from the meal, DJ, dancing, cash bar (with valid fourteen years of classical violin training release of her independently produced proof of age: driver's license or passport and a literature degree from Barnard, solo album, Area, Jamie is getting the only) at Tavern on the Green. Friday, Jamie definitely stands outside the con- chance to prove to herself and the world March 15 from 7:00 PM - Midnight ventional mold. But, as evidenced by the that the mainstream audience wants to Nicola Barsamian PR standing-room-only tickets available to hear more than simplistic, mass market- Jamie Obstbaum Mark down your calendars for these any of her shows, she's certainly getting ed confections. "I think the climate is exciting events happening around campus. noticed by the local community. Petite really good for [my music] right now. Thankfully, Jamie stalwartly refuses to and modest, Jamie's approachable There've been the angry women, the accept the prevalent attitude about main- •February 28, March 1 and 2 at 8:00 demeanor hides powerhouse vocals and dirty boys, and the pretty girls who don't stream listeners, which categorizes them in PM. Friday, March 1 at 12:00 PM some of the most innovative composition do much. They're entertainers and that's the intellectual level of porcine lunch ... Pope Auditorium of the day. A self classified pioneer of [necessary], too. But I think that now meat. Rather than railing about Britney r.JJiomeo and Juliet by William "chamber pop," Jamie's style and band people want and are ready for something and her clones, Jamie is hopeful that peo- ,. Shakespeare can only be termed eclectic in today's new." Her songs certainly don't fit the ple will acknowledge other forms of ,\ directed by Jonathan Rosenberg market of turntables and hard-rockin' ; Z100 stereotype, but that's just how music. "It's coming around again," says v Everyone's favorite tale of familial electric guitars. Using violin, cello, dou- Jamie likes it. "I don't think there has to Jamie, "it's another cycle of style and there 'feuding and the fate of two "star- ble bass, percussion, and acoustic guitar be the conventional chorus to make a has to be something new, and why not me? ^CTQSsed lovers" set in modem day Italy.' Jamie interweaves elements of6rock, song important, or maybe I'm not so con- Why not what I'm doing?" Amazingly, K General Admission: $12; Students and' blues, pop, and jazz to create a remark- ; cerned with it being the perfect pop song she is good-natured enough to respect the IfSeiyors $5; Fordham Faculty, Staff and. able, unmistakable fusion. and it just being the perfect song. I don't current pop environment and its patrons. Alumni $8. Thursdays are $2 Student 0 Although still rather new to the scene, think you need to say the chorus ten When pressed about her opinion of Ms. "Nights with valid ID from any,school;, this is not Jamie's first taste of the spot- times for [the audience] to get it." Spears, Jamie considerately remarks, •Box-Office: 212-636-6340 'j). "She's an old school performer. She's like Gene Kelly. She doesn't write her own ^Friday, March 1 . songs, but she's a kick-ass performer and •f 7:30 PM, 12th Floor Lounge she's dedicated to what she does, so you Poets Out Loud: Book Partv arid can't really knock it. But there is so much more room for other things that one does We Who Love to be Astonished: not have to be a Britney." Experimental Women's Writing and With the release of her album Performance Poetics approaching, Jamie's goals are honest. Edited by Laura Hinton and Cynthia "What I would love is for my album to be Hogue (Alabama, 2002) with Charles picked up [by a major label], to be rec- Bernstein, Rachel Blau DuPlessis and ognized by someone who would give me Ron Silliman. General Admission $5, money to make more albums and hope- Students $3; POL Office: 212-636-6792 fully not put a lot of restrictions on me." But her ultimate aim is to be heard by as •March 1-3 many people as possible without having 8:00 PM, White Box to sacrifice herself in the process. "I've Justin Sherin's Total Eclipse met execs along the way who held the Directed by Mahayana Landowne apple out to me and said, 'Come on, it's A man and a woman meet on a park good, and all you have to do is A through bench while waiting to view a lunar Z,'" relates Jamie. But "at the end of the eclipse. Do they desire each other? Or day," without a trace of regret, Jamie want to destroy each other? And are they explains, "I chose to reject that and stay realty strangers, or have they met before? true to myself and hope that there will be Their ambiguities soon explode into hor- at least one record industry person who rific focus. Tickets are free, but reserva- will really believe in what I believe and tions can be made at 636-7033. who will have the gumption to go for it." Whether this is just a pipe dream or a •March 4-6 soon-to-be reality, only time will tell. 8:00 PM, Quinn Studio Theater One thing is for sure: in Jamie O music STATES OF SHOCK by Sam Shepard has found a welcome reprieve from a Directed by Jenn Brainsky growing stagnation. Hopefully, there are The show is a darkly comic absur- enough listeners out there willing to open dist one-act that Shepard wrote during their minds to this amazing new talent. the Persian Gulf War. As Jamie herself calmly says, "Maybe I'm a dreamer." Don't worry Ms. •Monday, March 11 Obstbaum, 'cause thanks to you, dreams 7:30 PM, 12th Floor Lounge have never sounded so sweet. Poets Out Loud presents Yvette You can catch Jamie O in her next per- Christianse, Castaway (Duke 1999) and formance on Tuesday, March 5th in Barbra Ilamby, The Alphabet of Desire Makor on Manhattan's Upper West Side (NYU 1999).Gcneral Admission $5, (67th street). • Student$3. POL office: 212-636-6792 • Arts & Culture March 1,2002 page 18 the Dark Knight Tashlon %orner Returns: Not All Comics Are for Kids Gavin McCormack FCLC '04

In 1986 DC comics published Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, one of the most influential works in the world of modern comics. It set a new, tortured tone for the Batman character, and the influence of this tone is present in Tim Burton's film adaptation. As well as reshaping the charac- ter, The Dark Knight Returns also reshaped the genre and made fans of skeptics who previously considered comics juvenile. The Dark Knight Returns is set in a dystopic, hopeless world, where our heroes have abandoned us. It features comic icons Batman giving up on humanity in disgust, and Superman being manipulated and abused by the govern- ment. Those familiar with some of By Kia Warren FCLC '05 emitted that "Puffy" vibe of hardcore Miller's other work, including the Sin hip hop, the clothes did not reflect the City series, understand that his comics Greetings everyone!! It's me again! trashy/flashy duds of last year. Using are far from being meant for children. Gavin McCormack Welcome to this week's edition of the some of the same materials, such as Now, 15 years later, Frank Miller The Dark Knight Returns Korner. I hope everyone's Valentine's shearling and wool, this year Confts returns with the follow-up to The Dark o Day was enjoyable and drama-free, or proved that he knows how to produce Knight Returns, called The Dark Knight hard-boiled, and intensely human. His art in some cases, action packed!! classy, not tacky. Strikes Again, one of the most anticipat- style, in comparison to the original Last Tuesday the Mercedes-Benz Alongside plush cashmere and but- ed sequels'in comic history. graphic novel, has changed slightly. Fashion Week officially ended, leaving ter leather, came the newly popular Taking place three years after the Miller has gotten far more abstract, per- us to peruse many new designer runway newspaper boy caps and fedoras. Here events in The Dark Knight Returns, The haps to illustrate a different world than collections. But, if there was an MIP, is a little suggestion (what would this Dark Knight Strikes Again continues in that of the first novel. The end result is a Most Improved Player, this year the column be without one?): these 1920's Miller's realist voice. After the apparent work that stands on its own, at the same award would go to Sean "P Diddy" inspired attache's don't have to be rele- death of Batman, the world seems to be time appeasing those who have been Combs for his 2002 Se^an John line. gated to the runway; they can also fine, but the government has gone out of waiting fifteen years for a sequel. Last year, Combs debuted his couture work on the street. Also, the caps and control, and the only heroes left alive are Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of ideas 24 hours after a court appearance fedoras are not limited to men. Women enslaved in some way or another. With either of these works is Miller's depic- for issues surrounding possession and can get into this look too. In fact, I the exception of one. Batman returns to tion of comic icons Superman and misuse of a gun. The presentation think women look better in them, but the world, with an agenda you might not Batman. Rather than the two-dimension- paraded haughty, overbearing furs, bare who asked me? expect: restore the world's heroes, al approach comic writers often take, chests, and excessive jewelry. The in- Diddy really did it with the 2002 line destroy anything that gets in his way Miller is truly effective at making them your-face sexuality resembled that of a proving that the transition from "rapper to (including Superman), and overthrow the human beings. He does not create simple pimp in prince's clothing. dapper" ain't so hard'to render. And with government. comic characters, but rather, characters This season, however, the fashion this current change of fashion intellect, Frank Miller's style is distinct, both in capable of jealousy, lust, betrayal, anger, world was pleasantly surprised by does this indicate a change of ways for the his writing and in his artwork. Fifteen and all the other wonderful things that Combs' drastic, and necessary, transfor- D-I-D-D-Y? Whoa, let's take this trans- years since the original, Miller's writing make us human, things that writers in mation. Although the atmosphere still formation one step at a time! • style is essentially the same: vivid, dark, this genre have too often overlooked. • Love Fools and the Mojave Desert Noelle Balnicki FCLC '03 Headlights flash into their motel room and gunshots are fired toward them. An old, Men. Can't live with them, can't live scruffy man (Steve Payne), a constant without them. And so goes the life of throughout the play, sits in the corner rock- May in Fool for Love, a revival of the ing in his chair. The other characters do not Sam Shepard play currently being per- acknowledge him, but the audience soon formed at the 29th Street Rep. Written in realizes that this old man sipping from a 1983, the play chronicles two lovers and flask holds the key to Eddie and May's rela- their romantic trials and tribulations. tionship. His comments do not always cor- May (Elizabeth Elkins) and Eddie (David relate with those of the two characters and Mogentale) are lovers who can't seem to it's up to the audience to decipher what is stay away from each other. Eddie tracks reality and what is not. down May 2,400 miles to a seedy motel Elizabeth Elkin's performance as May is, room on the edge of the Mohave Desert. for the most part, convincing. However, at The audience then receives a Cliff-Note ver- times her acting seems superficial and sion of what their tumultuous relationship is incongruent to the character she is portray- like. Whether May is clinging to Eddie's leg ing. But Elkins, a petite blonde, adequate- Elizabeth Elkins and David Mogentale in Fool for Love out of sheer desperation or Eddie is slam- ly holds her own against the physically ming May up against the wall in a moment daunting David Mogentale. Mogentale's deteriorating motel. The bathroom, which is only 75, makes the audience feel as if it is of intense passion, the audience can't help imposing physical strength hides his char- only signified by the slamming of its door, is in the motel room next door, over-hearing but become involved in their two lives. acter's emotional rawness. Elkins and also an important location where the charac- this intriguing conversation. If you want Throughout the night in the motel room, Mogentale possess strong chemistry, which ters can retreat to for solace. to become a guest of this motel, book Eddie and May must face their past in order helps to illustrate their mutual passion. Fool for Love, directed by Tim yourself a seat by calling 212-206-1515 or to confront their future. The night brings on The set design is sparse but appropriate. Corcoran, will surely keep your attention, logging onto www.29thstreetrep.com. many surprises. A. harmless goof named Through a window, the audience can spot a especially with the twist towards the end. Tickets cost $35 each. Fool for Love runs Martin (Tony DeVito ) shows up to take May blinking motel sign, while cactus shadows The 80-minute play doesn't lack in excite- through March 30 and is performed out on a date to the movies, while a jealous spill onto the walls. The majority of the play ment (or door slamming for that matter). Monday-Saturday at 8 PM at 212 West lover of Eddie's appears off-stage in a car. fleshes out in the bedroom of the shabby and The intimate theater space, which seats 29th Street. • March 1,2002 Arts & Culture PLAYBILL Mamma Mia! Joe Machota WINTER GARDEN THEATRE • Makes His Broadway Debut! tion ofAnnie Get Jour Gun in Chicago and Observer: How does it feel to be on I went with them. I was sitting outside and Broadway in such a well-received and high- the director came out and said, "Is he com- ly-energetic show as Mamma Mia!l ing in?" I didn't know what was going Joe Machota: It's amazing! It's honest- on—I didn't know what theatre was. I ly been the time of my life. You can't ask went in, auditioned, and got the part of for anything more—to be at the Winter Little Jake. I did shows consecutively until Garden, which is such an historical theatre I was about eight years old—my mom and [because it housed Cats for eighteen years]. my sister got involved as well. When I The timing of the opening was hard, with turned thirteen, the Beverly Arts Center in what happened in New York City. I'm Chicago was doing, a production of Tom pretty religious, and I believe there's a rea- Sawyer, and I really wanted to be Tom. I son for everything. To see the audience didn't know if I could, but I just loved come in at the beginning and the way they doing theatre. So, my mom said, as long as Joe Machota go out, [you see] two completely different I continued to get straight A's, (I couldn't [groups of] people. It really is incredible Mamma Mia! Playbill Mamma Mia! star Joe Machota get a B+,) and as long as I was home by ten to see the show has that kind of effect. It o'clock at night, I could do it. I got the role really is just one of the most fun times of truth—which kind of makes for a little By Christopher Kuczewski of Tom, and I've been in a show ever since theatre you can possibly have. To be a part tension, a little drama. My importance to New Broadway shows usually bring then. That's how I got going. of mat—where it was received well by the the show—you could just talk about my with them some new Broadway talent. critics, the audiences are receiving it well, character and not see me until the wed- Such is true of Broadway's recent smash hit Observer: The theatre can sometimes financially we're doing well—there's ding. I'm there to take off my clothes and musical, Mamma Mia! now playing at the. be a very cutthroat field to work in. You've nothing negative to say. I have my own get down to a swimsuit at one point. The Winter Garden Theatre. This show marks managed to make it to Broadway. How dif- dressing room, and it's my Broadway only scene I really have to be in is the Joe Machota's Broadway debut—but cer- ficult was it for you to get to mis point in debut! wedding. The difference [between Sky tainly not his professional theatre debut. your career? and me] is that he didn't know what he Joe starred opposite Deborah Gibson in the Joe Machota: It's really hard. Getting a Observer: ^Sould you describe your wanted and he escaped; I've known what Papermill Playhouse's production of Gypsy, principal role was much harder than I character, Sky, and his importance to the I've wanted since I was thirteen years old. and went on the road with the First National thought it would be. There's a lot of people show? Can you relate to him at all? He's very laid back, which I am not! If I Broadway Tour of Footloose (starring as out there, and it's about getting out there Joe Machota: I play Sky, who is want [something], I go and get it. Sky is Ren McCormack, the role Kevin Bacon and building a reputation. A fact I'm proud Sophie's fiance". [As Sky] I graduated written very passively, but I've brought a played in the film). "Not only is Joe a gifted of is I try tonever miss a show, and I'm the from college, went to Wall Street for a lot of myself to the role. It was nice perfonner, he is also one of the most sincere only one in this cast who has done every year, and then realized it's not what I want because1 the creative team was very con- people working in theatre, (a rarity'in this performance, (the show has been open to do. I took a vacation [to Greece], and ducive to that—[for example,] there's a sec- industry). since October). That's as of Monday, while I was here, I decided that Greece is •> tion in the show where I added some lines. because the guy who was neck-and-neck where I want to stay. So, I stayed, and I They let me shape the role the way I want- Observer: When, where, how, and why with me [for holding the record of not miss- met Sophie. Now we're engaged and ed. It was surprising that there had already did you get involved in theatre? ing a show] was out [for mat performance]. ready to get married. Sophie doesn't been three productions of this show. We Joe Machota: I was five years old, and Auditioning for everything is also impor- know who her father is, and, unbeknownst thought that, as actors, we would just be I grew up in [a suburb of] Chicago. The tant. You never say no. I've done every- to me, she invites three of her possible slotted in, but it was as if they were doing it people who were babysitting me were tak- thing I've been offered. I believe work fathers to the island for the wedding. for the first time with us, which is really ing their kids to go audition for a produc- begets work, and that's how I got here. Right before the wedding, she tells me the such a gift. • Romeo, oh, Romeo Gomez Ulmer did an outstanding job as Romeo and Juliet, respectively. Although Ulmer's list of past performances on main stage is shorter than others, her perfor- mance as the young Juliet was captivating. Many laughs together with sexual innuen- dos by Jim-Carrey-like Micah Bucey as Mercutio send the audience on an emotion- al roller coaster. Maria Teresa Creasey as Juliet's Nurse greatly contributed to the show's comedic side. Creasey's character reminded the audience of a Southem-gos- siper and did well to keep us smiling for as long as the plot permitted." Lacking a Lord Montague could have challenged any other cast, but Soraya Croukhim as Lady Montague and Richard Fordham Theatre Company Paul Mazza and Bivina Gomez Ulmer Prioleau, Jr. as Benvolio mended the gap gracefully. Lauren Branche, FCLC 'OS informed the audience of a conflict (love vs. Capulet and Friar Lawrence (Michael Fordham Theatre Company hate) from the very Beginning with his cos- Briatico and Paul Mazza) also lit up the " Richard Prioleau, Jr. and Soraya Parting was such great sorrow as I left the tume choices. The Shakespearean language stage with their comical renditions of their Broukhim Pope Theatre after the opening performance was retained, but the costumes were modem characters. Mazza was reminiscent of of The Fordham Theatre Company's Romeo (with the exception of the Prince, dressed in Wallace Shawn in The Princess Bride. An It is rare to see a production run so smooth- & Juliet. Although the story has been told in 16th century-aristocratic attire). The set enchanting a capella musical interlude by ly on opening night with so many cast mem- countless ways and probably viewed by the design was also commendable, especially Carrie McCrossen as the beautiful Rosaline bers. Fordham's Romeo & Juliet is definite- majority of the world, Fordham's presenta- the ingenious closing scene where Juliet's offered a chance for Fordham to showcase ly a show I would eagerly recommend. tion was exceptional. Althoughthe audience "tomb" is below the stage, reflected to the its vocal talent. Her voice was strong, Besides the impeccable performances and knew the outcome - the death of two lovers, audience via a mirror. Versatility and cre- resilient and unwavering - a definite plus in successful stage presentation, the simple les- it was still grippingly emotional, to the point ativity coupled with wise lighting decisions the outcome of the show. son of how tension will break apart society where I was moved to tears. eased the eyes of the audience throughout Even newcomers to the main stage, like while love will mends its cracks is certainly Two thumbs up to director Jonathan each scene. Richard James Foster as Balthasar and relevant even four centuries after Romeo & Rosenberg on a job well done. Rosenburg As expected, stars Jeff Barry and Bivina Jeffrey Glaser as Friar John, performed well. Juliet's conception. • Arts & Culture March 1,2002 "page20 New Sense-ation

By Erin Potts FCLC '03 the help of rhyming dictionaries, New Sense is refreshing in that they focus on The club is legendary. The Police being strong lyricists and songwriters launched its conquest of America here. above all else. "The point of the band The Ramones, Blondie and the Talking isn't to see who can be the next Eddie Heads regularly rocked the place, revolu- Van Halen and rip through a solo, it's tionizing the rock and punk worlds. more about who can consistently write Although it has lost much of the its hey- good songs, so that if you were to go out day cache, CBGB's got a little of its luster and buy our CD, you would want to lis- back as New Sense took to the stage and ten to the whole thing and not skip tracks launched into "7/J1." The crowd roared five through nine," says Kim Rose. The and whooped as the song took flight, veer- band's writing process is highly collabo- ing from its quiet introduction into an rative, with Rose usually coming up with angry adrenaline-kicking crescendo and an idea for a hook or chorus and bringing back again. An original song lead singer it to lead guitarist Jim Joanos, whom Kim Rose (FCLC '02) wrote in the hours Rose calls "a phenomenal arranger." following the World Trade Center attacks, New Sense's birth was as organic as "9/11" is a testament to the dynamic ver- their approach to songwriting. Rose, who .Courtesy of Kim Rose satility of New Sense. plays rhythm guitar in addition to singing, Jim Joanos, Kim Rose and Matt Conti Their music, a fusion of modern rock, spent her first three years at Fordham look- punk and pop, defies definition and tran- ing for people to play with. She estimates we're lots of fun to hang out with, we're songs. Rose even does a Bono style scends generational boundaries: the that she auditioned for nearly fifty bands all relatively sane, and none of us do crouch during the set's final number, crowd at CBGB's ranges from teenagers during these years, and ran into a common serious drugs," jokes Rose. "Angels." Rose says achieving the to 50 year olds, all of whom found some- problem with all of them: they either were Although the CBGB gig is only New heights of U2 would be her ultimate thing in the set to bring them to their feet. interested in playing hardcore music, or Sense's third outing, the band's raw dream for the band, but asserts if would There's something universal in New only wanted a guitarist. Her desire to sing potential is evident. Jim Joanos' pared be great enough to make a living playing. Sense's music, something that's mirrored kept Rose searching, and she finally met down, "less is more" style is strikingly So what's next for New Sense? Check in Rose's approach to songwriting: "I try Joanos through an internet posting. After reminiscent of U2 (in fact, U2's The them out at Castle Heights in Jackson to write music so it doesn't really matter Joanos and Rose exchanged demo tapes, Edge is his favorite guitarist). Matt Heights at 10PM on March 1, and back who you are. I'll have my own interpre- they decided that they could do great things Conti's intricate bass parts deepen and in Manhattan on March 7 at Downtime, tation of it, but I want to write it vaguely together and started writing. A few months enhance the band's unique sound. Kim 10:30PM. enough^that anyone can take it and say, later, they met bass player, Matt Conti, Rose's no-nonsense, blistering honesty After they find a solid drummer, New 'wow.nl can totally relate to that line' or after posting an ad in Sam Ash Music. Dan pervades her personality and her music Sense hopes to spend time in the studio 'that line was written for me."' Roveto is currently filling in as the band (and there's nary a stylist in sight). She and eventually release a full-length In the age of tanning booth pop searches for a new permanent drummer. sings earnestly and truthfully, perfectly album. And, as Rose says wryly, "In six princesses whose hits are penned with "If anyone out there wants to audition, highlighting the range of emotions in the months, look out for us." • Queen OfThe Damned, shortest distance between you Not So Regal and your George Cabrera FCLC '02 refund In this week's Queen of the Damned, the Vampire Lestat (Stuart Townsend), stirred by the sounds of rock music, has awoken from one hundred years of slum- ber. No longer content to hide in the shad- ows, he recreates himself as a living god, becoming a rock star seemingly overnight. His music rouses the most ancient of vampires as well as the vampire covens, none of which are too pleased with Lestat's insolent and potentially dan- gerous behavior and mean to deal with him accordingly. However, not only has

No question; IRS e-tile is the his music roused the fury of the ancients, time-shoving way to get your it has awoken the mother of all vampires, tax refund In les;. than holt the Queen of the damned herself, Akasha the usual time. (Aaliyah), an ancient evil. Speediest of all. specify www.queenofthDdanrined.wamerbros.com Yet, her thoughts are not of his destruc- Direct Deposit to your bonk Queen of the Damned account, and you could get tion. No, she has other plans for Lestat. He the money back in at tittle is to rule the earth beside her, as her King as ten days. and lover, with only the combined power points, I left the theatre feeling as though even shows mercy to Jesse (Marguerite Potty million people will of the ancients to stop her. it was lacking something. That is not to say Moreau), an overzealous paranormal use IRS c~filelh\i year. While most people would expect an that the performances were not well exe- observer who does not know how to leave If s (osi easy and secure. well enough alone. In the novel, the love And so accurate, Ihero ore adaptation of Anne Rice's novel, that is not cuted. Both the late Aaliyah as well as fewer rlme-wasling mistake* at all the film's achievement. What it man- Stuart Townsend gave amazing perfor- affair with Jesse does not occur, and it to correct. ages to accomplish, at best, is an interpre- mances, considering that they were seems that its presence in the film is also You can iiati your rplurn tation of the book, using specific ideas attempting to emulate vampires who are superfluous. The character provides noth- electronically. You con even from the novel along with its characters. hundreds of years old. ing more than a soil spot for Lestat, and he olilo federal and slate 1OX

Melissa Ayala FCLC '03 the photos can be purchased for a set price of $25 each. And the net proceeds go to Many of us who experienced the trag- the Children's Aid Society 9/11 Fund. ic events of September 11 via media out- "Here Is New York" was conceived by lets found it to be surreal, resembling photographer GiHes Peress and friend, more an action flick rather than reality. Michael Shulan, a writer and the owner For those of us who experienced the of the building which currently houses tragedy first-hand, September 11 this exhibition. Until August, 2001, the remains more vivid and tangible than storefront at 116 Prince Street was filled any other images in our mind. with trendy Euro clothes at outrageous Many people, including me, took prices. I have to admit, I do have a soft snapshots that day in an attempt to cap- spot for Agnes B. wear. But seeing ture a horror like none we have ever images of different perspectives related experienced before. There was no part to this tragedy does more for me than any of me that felt guilt in recording hip-hugging pants can ever do. tragedy, for I knew I would not be one In it's sixth month, "Here Is New of the many to use this in an exploitive York" continues to attract large crowds manner. Having taken photography last and its organizers have already begun to semester, one of the greatest things I bring the show on the road. They have learned was the amazing exploration nearly 2,000 prints, the majority of Courtesy of Melissa Ayala (of one-self) that the novice must go which can be found on their website. You Scene from 9/11 through as he/she attempts to capture an can catch "Here Is New York" at its pre- image that means something personal. sent location, which displays about 500 ule and to view the 2000 print archive, the majority of those affected by this Capturing an image that also affects, prints, until March 28th. The gallery is visit the website at www.hereis- tragedy. Note: Due to the overflow of others is even better. open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 lam- newyork.org. pictures received, "Here Is New York" is "Here Is New York: A Democracy of 6pni. By late February it is due to relo- For those of us who don't have accepting pictures only on a limited Photographs" is an ongoing exhibition cate to Sixth Avenue, between 42nd and daddy's fat checkbook or time to help out basis. So if you're not one of the lucky that began two weeks after the World 43rd until early May. The exhibition has in some way, do not despair. If you have ones to get your picture displayed, so Trade Center disaster, in response to the also opened in Chicago, Illinois at the a picture, I suggest you bring it in. It's what! You can still go and take a look. immense overflow of pictures related ttf Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. not only a great way of displaying your The admission is free so, if you can, buy the event. The exhibit displays photogra- The Museum of Modern Art is also art work, but if it sells, which' it most a photograph. It'll be one of the few that phy donated anonymously by both ama- scheduled to display many of the prints probably will, you'll be helping out those will actually mean something to you and teurs and professionals alike. Copies,of on February 28th. For an updated sched- who need it most—the children, who are positively affect many. • MCNY Captures New York in All its Colors modern day, ultra hip urban tint seen in the current art of the area. Tucked way under all of this history is an exhibit of prints called New York by New Yorkers: Artists' Views in Prints. Displayed in the basement is an amazingly diverse collection of thirty- nine original, hand-pulled intaglio prints by thirty five artists. These works include intricate etchings, aquat- ints, mezzatints, engravings, viscosity, photo etchings, and carborundum, all focusing on New York City. Among these works is Motoshi Wakabayash's "New York Subway" in etching and aquatint which turns a typical subway into a whirling roller coaster ride with all of its faceless participants dressed www.mcny.org in business attire. Sylvie Copvey's "Statue of Liberty Enlightning the World" "Spirit of the Metropolis" is a six plate (Edward P. Moran, 1886) etching and aquatint that depicts New York scenery with cranes lying over Stephanie Mezynskl '04 fluid portraits of a woman. This exhib- it is breathtakingly dark with its www.mcny.org The Museum of the City of New York The Museum of the City of New York detailed, mainly black and white depic- is a little known space on Fifth Ave. The tions, of how each artist envisions New museum's permanent exhibit paints New York. Here, the more you linger, the etching pulls you into the artist's head The Museum of the City of New York York City in many different lights. As more you can see. as opposed to the artist's sphere of 1220 Fifth Ave the visitors move from one room to the This exhibit contrasts with the rest time; the images are twisted and dis- New York, NY 10029 next, they will see everything from of this traditional museum's permanent torted to show the politics of life, and Directions: antique furniture and colonial paintings collection. The images in the basement give you something to contemplate. Take the 6 train to 103rd street sta- to contemporary depictions of the Big are at times very abstract, as opposed Here, you can see what John Steinbeck, tion and walk three blocks west Apple. At The Museum of the City of to the traditional scenes of the City quoted in the museum, meant by say- Or take the 2/3 train ,tpj| LQth JUKI New York, one can see the progression Skylines exhibit on the first floor and ing: "[New York] is all of everything. It Lexington Ave and walk one block. from the townhouses on Park Ave to the the straight forward portraits of the goes all night. It is tireless." These Southeast to 103rd street. Bronx ghettos and experience growth of the city from colonial times prints are most certainly a depiction of Open Wed through Sat, 10:00am to Brooklyn's evolution from a rural com- through to today's graffitied vans of the energy the city gives artists, and its 5:00 pm, and Tues 10:00am to munity in colonial representations to its the South Bronx on the second. Each erldless abundance of subjects. 2:00pm • March 1, 2002 page 22

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by Christopher Monfette often of epic scale and, like lovemak- only along the walls of this magnifi- spread across the walls of the room, ing, involves two climaxes) involves cent chamber, proudly guarding the casting its fluorescent purple glow (an excerpt from Chapter One, "In the murder of the daughter by the son, throne room at the heart of Castle throughout the space of the globe. This the Shadow ofTara-Guna ") severing the young girl in two with a Lanelle. was the Hall's single source of light. farming tool known in Yenif County Standing at the very center of the This lavender glow was amplified In Gattea's Hall there hangs a por- as a bali-scythe. The body is crudely Hall, eyes wandering from the por- greatly by the reflective pool below, trait of some enormity, mounted on buried in the field of purple Gattea trait before him, Christian Ulle felt as which filled the bottom third of the the westward wall and framed with and discovered days later by Patron if he was standing at the center of the chamber and provided the moisture the interlocking vines of a plant Pantallie. Defeated and driven to universe. That feeling, however odd, necessary for the flower's growth. The known scientifically as Taneas madness - for love of his daughter ran was not at all new to him, although it various creatures that populated the Gattea. It is said that the subject of strong T- Pantallie's tears fall to the was as strong in this moment as it had pool stirred (continued dri page 23) the painting, and consequently the luminescent flowers below and been when he'd first glimpsed the woman after whom this great hall was release a magic of significant Hall's interior, that, particular dedicated, was named by her mother strength. The petals grow brighter as moment had taken place years ago - after this very vine, from which can the wind picks up, ripped from the more, now, than he could accurately be picked a flower of such beauty as root of their host, and fall across the remember - and even after such a to inspire wars. Its petals - which in girl's lifeless body in a shower of great amount of time, the room's their time had drawn significant coin windswept butterflies, renewing her effect was still as strong. For it was, at the market - are dominated by a massacred frame and reviving the to a large degree, a tremendous error dimly luminescent purple hue, the spirit of her breath. to conceive of the Hall as a single color of which has yet to be, on any In other worlds, the story may have room. other plane of existence, replicated to concluded with this happy bit of magic Since its construction, rumors had exactness. The flower had disap- and spectacle. Here, however, in the traveled in the wake of traveling men, peared from the fields of the kingdom time Before the Gods Fled Heaven, describing the chamber as an endless, some centuries before Gattea's birth, greater hands provided greater end- narrow hallway, filled with an array of in a time of unending winter. The ings, and angered, the gods shifted the deadly traps and guardian creatures, actual truth of this disappearance is tide of the snow, bringing on an endur- passable only with the distinct knowl- not widely known and has, over the ing winter that would not end for three edge of secret movements and spoken The course of roughly three hundred and harsh years. It is said, though not codes. Other stories - confined mostly Earned Income fifty harvests, fallen to the sword of proved (as this, of course, is legend) to the more rural regions of the king- legend. that the temperature of the snow which dom - pictured the chamber as a small Tax Credit. To hear it told, however, is said by fell on each field of the flower was room that descends into the very core You've earned many to be the height of magnificence, cold enough to turn to ice any creature of the earth, where the King perches it. Why not In the annuls of recorded theatre, thir- that dared make contact. large on a throne made of glass. From teen plays haye been written in service Consequently, at the end of the third these stories, if certainly not the truth, claim it? to its telling, though the preferred, and year, the frost had traveled too deep one might at least discover the kernel into the earth, and the Taneas Gattea of collective imagination, and for it, If you're working hard Just to make widely lauded, method by which to ends meet and have one or more hear the0 legend is to hear it spoken • grew no more. And as for the Riens find some appreciation. and the Pahtallies, deprived of crops children living with you, you may from the I jps of the storyteller, Yana . In truth, Gattea's Hall was con- qualify for the EITC. Think of it as a 'Nei. It has been said that villages r and funds for^proper living, each mem- structed to be as beautiful and inviting ber of both families perished in the reward for doing one of life's most have been made into cities for his, : a chamber as ever was built, and those beautiful, most important and most coming, thousands of citizens flocking . endless cold, save for the girl, whom blessed visitors to the room would the gods favored. loving jobs. Visit our Web site or from neighboring townships to hear overwhelmingly applaud the success. ask your tax preparer if you qualify. the tale. The woman after whom this great Although it must be noted that great The story itself is rather simple and hall is so named is the late Queen efforts were made to design a chamber A message from the Internal cannot, with any justice, be readily Inabello Gattea of the Kingdom of that would effect all who passed Revenue Service. reproduced here with the appropriate Lanelle, located in the center of the through it as it then effected Christian; drama. It can only be told that two Western Junction of the continent of a chamber which would, in essence, families of farmers - who in Yana's Tara-Guna. Her ancestry, unbeknownst strike the balance between comfort telling are named Rien and Pantallie - to even the great Yana 'Nei, can, and discomfort, the sum of which, owned land bordering a field of the indeed, be traced back to the resurrect- many believed, was respect. flower that stretched for some dis- ed daughter of the Pantallie family (in In the world apart from rumor, the tance, and over this land slaughtered reality, not so named), who, under the Hall was spherical in shape, measuring each other's children until only mercy of merciful gods, was able to exactly one hundred feet from top to tipiti Patron Rien's youngest son and harvest the last, living root of the long- bottom and, thus, one hundred feet Patron Pantallie's daughter remained. ago flower. Now however, in memory across. Over the course of some two In the first climax (for theatre here is of this great ruler, Taneas Gattea exists hundred years, the Taneas Gattea had March 1,2002 Vox THERE IN THE HULL rime (continued from page 22) o the water in such a way as to circulate and on, for nearly a decade. As far as But these were unwanted thoughts, the reflected light across the room, he could tell, he was the only citizen and he chased them from his head, '<•••Clotte /.*/' r giving the chamber a tremendous of Lanelle to have traveled there, save reluctant to lingec in their presence for |: Saturday, February 15th sense of movement, as if that of a for the Lady. long. The painful past was best left to OPM beating heart, which had been named Yes, the Lady...She had been there a restorative future, he IcMahon Hall by residents of the castle as "Gattea's briefly, as well, hadn't she? believed...though he hoped - if only Breath." To Christian, however, these travels somewhat - that the discussion . students were killedj) Dividing the room in equal halves, a were no privilege, nor were they beyond might somehow involve his in a tragic shoot-out "witff* one hundred-foot platform stretched meant to be. As a boy, his father had impending pardon. E^jrjdKam University security! the length of the chamber, connecting once taken him to the great city of As if in response to this glimmer of :le bastards tried to sneak byj the Hall's entrance to the great, gilded Gaft, which surrounded Castle Lanelle hope, Christian heard the familiar a guest pass," notes one;' doors of the adjacent throne room on all sides. There, amongst its busy rumble of the great doors opening and f|ih]&nymous officer involved in the5* beyond. In an emergency, the platform streets, Christian had been fascinated turned to face the figure emerging i^c^dent. An eighth student, mode'r-.'; was designed to rotate at an angle of by the fast pace of the citizens and the from the shadows before him. It was lately, injured in the melee, com-? ninety degrees, cutting off any con- polite energy of the numerous mer- the blinding white of her gown that he i, rtWe were just, trying to go? nection to the King's quarters. This chants and food peddlers. noticed first, waving in the currents of security desk to the RA , allowed intruders access only to the Comparatively, however, New York a breeze that Christian had not previ- ' ' Lowenstein, Student Lounge ' >

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