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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the College Publications at Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. It has been accepted for inclusion in Columbia Chronicle by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. Volume 20, Number) Monday, March 28, 1988 Columbia College, Chicago Racial graffiti draws response ffom students By l ee Bey held an annual contest featuring white Services Hermann Conaway said of the students in blackface lip-synching black graffiti. "lbere 's a level of immaturity lbe writing is on the wall in a Wa music, according to a College Press in a person who expresses himself in bash building stairwell, but a lot of stu Service report. · that manner." dents-especially the school's blacks F.riction between the Greek-letter or "Columbia is one of the last places aren:t happy about it. ganization and black students caused I'd expect this," Leslie Littles, ajun io~ · Graffiti written in the nonh stairwell the fraternity to cancel the contest. said. "Artists are people that are sup near the eighth floor that reads, "Rules posed to be a little more broadminded, Suck so do Niggers" has put a great Some sociologists say the conserva so you don' t expect them to be racist. I number of students on edge and could tive climate brought in by the Reagan suppose it could happen anyplace." be indicative. some say, of a localiza administration is the cause of campus " It doesn't surprise me, really," tion of racial problems plaguing the na troubles. Larry DuBose, a journalism major said. tion's campuses. "lbere are some really narrow minded A p rospective student and his mother check out a display in the Wabash " It's a part of the Reagan influence, I "It shows the tensions underneath the people in the world." building during open house recently. The four-hour session attracted more guess," Salim Muwakkil associate ed surface at this school," Television ma Susan Babyk, administrative assist than 900 visitors a nd allowed them to talk to department representatives. itor for In These 1imes newspape~ said. jor Henry M'urphy said. "And though ant to Executive Vice President Bert · this is a school that's supposed to be lib "Wtth Reagan- and even going as Gall, whose office handles removal of eral, you can see this type of attitude in far back as Nixon- there is a break graffiti, said the office has received no Orientation gives some of the students." down of the social contraints that held complaints about the Wabash writings. A large number of colleges are re [back] the expression of racism," he " We tried to get all the graffiti off the porting a rise in race problems on their said. walls foropenhouse,'' Babyksaid. " It's glimpse of college. campuses in the past two yearS, result Muwakkil, who teaches "Black possible nobody called." ing in sit-ins and protests by black stu- Babyk also said the office would Each department was in charge of its ... "Qeiit§;--' .• • ..... ~ .,,. :.q. ,.,.. . .. ]OIJ~Sil!.jn_J\merica" io Columbia's . By Anne Marie Obiala nave the graffiti removed. ' own presentation. The presentations Journalism Department said he isn't More than 900 people visited Colum Blacks at the University of Massa- "lbe school has an image to main surprised by the writings on the Wabash bia ·s spring open house for high school were in 30- to 40-minute time slots and . chusetts at Amherst, unsatisfied with tain,·· Babyk said. "So we try to get that stairwell. and transfer students and their guests there were no general tours. the pol.ice's failure. to prosecute five stuff off the walls." March 19. Special Student Services representa whites who allegedly attacked two " There's a chance of a culture clash " Again, I'm 1101 surprised," · Mu tives available included Admissions. blacks at a dorm party, took over a cam here," he said. citing the mix of black wakkil said ofthe content ofthe graffiti. Visitors were invited to the depart Financial Aid. Career Services. Re pus building in protest Feb. 12. and white students. " So the sources of But there needs to be a dominant force ments and talked with special Student Services representatives during the cords and Academic Advising. Each Kappa Sigma, an all-white fraternity friction are more available." . that could have a chilling effect on this open house. had separate tables to greet visitorli and at the University of California-Irvine "It's reprehensible," Dean of Student behavior." " We try to tailor the open house to answer questions. them in the sense that they can pick and "Students can talk one-on-one with choose which departments they'd like those representatives as opposed 10 '88 - '89 scholarship deadlines to go 10 or what facilities they want to them doing any kind of formalized pre see," Associate Director of Admissions sentation," Scott said. Brenda Mabry Scott said. "I direct tmffic from the elevators loom qn the spring h·orizon Three open inf
Chicago Filmmakers re-opens at a new location. 1229 W. Belmont . with a Mordinc & Company has been fundmi sing pany Sat.. April 9 at 10 p.m. awarded a second grant from the Ans Filn,, vide". perfom,ancc, poetry. sound work and music by many of the Midwest Performing Touring Program city's leading anists will be featured . Donations arc $8.$6 for students. of Minn~poli s to help fund the com For more information. call 281-8788. mission of an original musical score. New student support group sea~ches for members The score, which was written by Paul Dresher, a composer from San Fran Performing/Anist Think Tank. a group of student anists is looking for cisco, and Shirley Mordine. anistic di members. PiATT keeps abreast of Columbia resources. providing opponunity rector of Mordine & Company and to network and receive help. chairperson of Columbia's Dance de For more information. phone 663-1600 x533 or 324-8795 and leave your panment, is to accompany a dance name. address and phone number. called Del icate Prey being performed University of Illinois/Chicago to hold minority grad by the company. conference Recognizing its anistic talent, Ans Midwest awarded Mordine & Com An academic consonium of II midwestern universities will hold a day-long pany $300 to subsidize travel expenses conference April I presenting information about gmduate study to minority for Dresher to come to us," said Kate Shirley Mordine, artistic director or Mordine & Company was awarded 1 grads and undergrads. Gaughan, general manager of Mordine grant for a musical score she wrote with Paul Dresher. 1be score will The conference will be held at the university's Chicago Circle Center, 750 accom &Company. S. Halsted. pany a dance called "Delicate Prey" being perfonned by the company. For more information, call UIC's graduate college at 413- 2559. Dresher. born in 1951, has per formed his work throughout the United Returning students to meet at Hokin States, Canada and Europe. He has also North and South Dakota. state regional service area. The Returning Student's Club will hold a meeting 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. been commissioned by the Kronos According to Hurnlecker, the pro "When a group is touring to one of Wed .. March 30 at the Hok.in Center. The organization offers guidance and String Quanet and the San Francisco gram awarded between $400,000 and a the nine states, the performing group's . suppon for students returning to college. Symphony. half million dollars last year" to select host can aj)ply for a support grant from groups. Ans Midwest," Gaughan said. For more information call David Stenger at 761-4924 and leave a message. Ans Midwest is a nine-state regional service that "promotes ans in the mid " When a group is selected to be Ans Midwest is supponed by the Na west," said John Humlecker, Ans Mid placed on the roster," explained tional Endowment for tbe Ans, various west's performing ans coordinator. Hurnlecker, "it allows them to apply for ans agencies and private foundations according to Hurnlecker. Career Opportunities Ans Midwest serves performing suppon while touring outside of their groups touring to one of nine states in hometown." Mordine & Company is in its 19th season with Columbia after being con DAVID J AMES ELLIS MEMORIAL AWARD: One prize of $500.00 is cluding Ohio. Michigan. Indiana, llli Humlecker said that suppon is given tracted to perform yearly here. awarded to the author of a new play which is judged to be the best of 4 chosen nois. Wisconsin. Iowa, Minnesota, to those who are touring within the nine- annually for production by the THEATRE AMERICANA. Preference is given to two or three act plays with a pefformance time of about I Y, to 2 hours. Also prefemed are works by American authors and plays of the American scene. Con tact THEATRE AMERICANA : DAVID JAMES ELLIS MEMORIAL AWARD Grads receive stay from IRS COMMITTEE: P.O. Box 245; Altadena, CA 91001-1235.
GRAD ASSISTANTSIHP IN THEATER: MA assistantship available paying WASHINGTON . D.C. (CPS)- Grad 1985 -years before the tax reform law "To be hounding these young poople $4,000 plus and waiver for out-of-state-tuition fees. Specializations in directing,' students around the country got a re - subject to taxes. who are living on meager incomes is lu design, children's theate~ speech and communications. Write to: Graduate The prieve from the Internal Revenue Serv About 17,000 grad students got IRS dicrous," fumed University of Ala ater Advisor; SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, San Marcos, TX ice March 10. letters in recent weeks, warning them to bama graduate studies Dean William 78666. The IRS said it was going to delay pay taxes or face prosecution. MacMillan upon hearing complaints prosecuting 17,000 grad students who IRS spokesman Steve Pyrek attrib from grad students. DIRECTOR, ACTING, MUSIC, DANCE and PLAYWRITING TEACH allegedly had not paid taxes on the cam uted the letters to normal, computerized At Indiana University's graduate ERS: Unique summer theater program in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains. pus stipends they got for working as procedures. studies office, "I had a student in my The ENSEMBLE THEATER SCHOOL seeks professionals, educators, ad teaching ass~tants or research aides in office in tears because she got a student vanced graduate and undergraduate students to teach high school aged students. 1984 and 1985. loan and had to pay it right away to the Six weeks from late June through early August. Eligible for internship credit. IRS," Sheila Cooper told the Associ Responding to nationwrde 'com Contact with resume: Ann Klotz, ETC SCHOOL; 511 East 82nd Street #4FW; Prosecution on tax ated Press. plaints, IRS Commissioner Lawrence New York, NY 10028. After several members ·of Congress B. Gibbs announced March 10 that his deadbeats delayed also complained. IRS Commissioner JOUAA'EYMANSIHPS: Competition is now open for (two) apprentices under agency was going to suspend its effons Gibbs announced that the IRS would master teacher in University Drama department. Must be articulate, sman, ener to tax the stipends until it creates a "na give up chasing down grad students at getic with a strong acting background. Will provide hands-on experience and tional policy" on the matter. least until the end of March, when he Campuses automatically repon the closely critiqued training in methods of teaching drama. S I ,000 a month; stan 1/ hoped it would have a new policy in The tax reform act of 1986 required, stipends they pay grad students to the 88 Or9/88. To apply contact David Ball, Director of Drama; Bivens #206; DUKE place. for the fi rst time ever. that grad students IRS. whose computer.;, treating the UNIVERSITY. Durham . NC 27708. Sen. Lawton Chiles (0-Fia.), how pay taxes on any stipends they got over money as taxable income. automati ever, said he might sponsor a bill to ex and above the cost of their tuitions. It cally produced and sent the thrcatenrng GRAD ASSISTANTSIHPS: Acting, Designffech, Ans Mgmnt : UNfVER empt grad student stipends from federal also made stipends paid in 1984 and lener.;, Pyrek said. SITY OF AKRON. Tuition plus stipend and fees. Dept. of Theatre Ans; U of taxes permanently. Akron; Akron, OH 44325. Deadline: March, 1988. The Dwight Follett Gmduate Fel lowship arc available to all graduate stu GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS: University of Montana provides stipend of dents. The award. full tuition amount $4850 plus waiver of tuition and fees in the area• of light/sound ; costuming and Deadlines Glimpse ing to about $4500. has been awarded to scenic design. Positions offer opponunity to grow in 2 year old. state-of-the-an up to 14 students annually. facility. Contact: Mr. Pat rick Shaughns•y. Depanment ofDmma/Dancc; Univer Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 There were 47 applicants last year sity of Montana. Missoula. MT 59812. and the Director of the Gmduate Divi sions, ·was allowed to hire people to ~TIVAL II'ITERNSHIPS: International Theater Festival of Chicago. (May. don't apply for it without faculty recom sion, Dr. Dennis E. Peacock said give tours of the depanments, to greet 1988) Available intern.,hips in the areas of company management, press and mar mendation." Mul vany. also chainnan they're expecting about the same people or to give directions . Scott said keting, produ~1ion , community .crvice and outreach. Lcner to: INTERNA of the Photogmphy Depanment, said. amount of applicants this year. visiting students and parents want to TIONAL TH EATER FESTIVAL OF CHICAGO: P.O. Box 3567, Chicago, IL Clay Manin was a Columbia ,,tu "We're looking for excellence," he talk to current Columbia students to see 60654. delll, he said, adding the scholarship said. how they feel about the institution and has been in existence· for fi ve or six National ln,tilute for Mu"c Theaterolfcn. project grdrm fo"ingcn.. Gr"nt' mngc The Follen Fellowshi ps arc named w~at they like and don 't like. yean.. The scholarships fund tuition and for Dwight W. Follett, a member of the from ~ 1 50- \ l , OCX) . Cont•ct National lnMitute firr Mu•ic Theater. Kennedy Cen "As soon as people get off the'eleva ter; wa,hington. DC 20566. (202/965-2800) expenses with the number of awards Columbia College Bo;1rd of lhtstccs tor I direct them." Lynda Honon, a vmying from year to year. from 1967 to 198Sund the Chai nnun of journalism llllljor. said as she greeted WRITER'S ))J(;fA'>'T ANNUAL WRITING COMPETITION: Pri1..es offered "We have selected ns many as three the Boartl from 1969 to 1975 . The dead students. to the a uthor~ of unpubli•hed rnateriallrnanuscripts in 4 catagories: Shon story students." Mulvany said . line is mid-May. "Busicully. I just wanted t~ wort. 12.(11! word max). Anicles (2.000 max), Poetry ( 161ine' max) and scripts (fi n.t I've never done an open house before." I S·page segment of a ,;cript). The ORAN D l' RIZE IS AN ALL EXPENSE l'AID Sus:m Balonek. a senior majoring in TR IP Ill New York to meet with 4 editors or agenJ.<. Por rules ccrrnacl WRITER'S nu1rl
By Dena Smith strates the viability of our visual arts community." • Film and video artists are being ALLDAY EVERYDAY sought for the 13th annual festival of Il The festival provides a vehicle for linois Film anp Video Artists Contest. people who are working outside of. commercial channels and without ac "The festival is open to any student cess to the distribution apparatus to get or free-lance artist throughout Illinois." 2 for 1 drinl~ special said Anthony Loeb, chairman of Co their work screened before a large audi ence. lumbia's fi l ~video dePartment and di rector and founder of the festival which "It is a recognized celebration of Illi featuring domestic beer and wine hasbeenactivesince 1975. nois film and video artistry, a focal point on tap and mixed drinks from the house well. The contest. sponsored by Colum for viewing the best independent work bia's Depanment of Film and Video, is produced in the state of Ul inois," Loeb produced in conjunction with the May said. or's office of Film and Entenainment. The annual festival was started in The winning artist will be awarded 1975 as the Chicago Filmmakers Festi Ellie's Villa $500 cash. The work will be shown on val, but w~ later broadened to include 422 South Wabash Avenue WITW's Image Union program, and video and the work of artists throughout Anthony Loeb also be screened at the Music Box The Illinois. Chicago, IL 60605 ater. 3733 w.. Southport. The winning the entries will be judged. There are no "A large percentage of the artists are (312) 939-0136 e ntries will also be shown in the 1988 limits or restrictions pertaining to the free-lancers that we welcome with Festival Traveling Show, which will subject matter as long as the works are opened anns," Loeb said. Last year's visit major midwestern cities as a show not for the purpose of instruction, edu- festival attracted nearly 100 entries and The new place to be case for Illinois media artists. ' cation informatiorl, promotion or ad al'Jlroximately half of them were video vertising . Dramatic, documentary, animated tapes. and experimental 16mm films and 1h " The festival is designed " to show For rules, entry fonns and or addi and 31•" video tapes may be entered in case the work of independent filmma tional information concerning the festi the competition. Originality. resource kers and to nourish the Illinois film/ val. contact Sue Mroz at (3 12) 663- fulness, entertainment value and pro video community," Loeb said. "As an 1600, extension 300. A $ 10 fee i~ 'te duction quality are the basis in which established annual event. it demon- quired for each entry. Internships channel TV majors By Dena Smith ''I worked as an intern from October plete set of skills. awareness, informa January. ·when my internship was up tion. materials and contacts to be able to Columbia's television internships they said they didn't want to lose me so look for and obtain an internship in the can give students in the Television De they gave me a position,'' Gentile ex field of their choice," Yanowski said. partment a chance to enter the industry plained. "Because there's a demand for Colum and develop valuable skills, that allow Academic credit is also given accord bia students, we [the facu lty] want to them.to be marketable to the more .at ing to the number of hours worked dur make sure our students arc prepared.'' tractive companies. ing the semester, including the summe r. Othe r requirements include being a " Interning gives you a unique insight Students who are interested, must ap TV major with at least 60 credit hours. into the reality of the job." said Richard ply by fi lling out an application and Transfer stude nts must have a t least two Navaro. a Columbia student who's now bringing a current transcript to the In semesters. or one semester with consid interning with American Hospital As ternship coordinator. Dr. Barbara erable TV e~perience from the p~vious sociation where he produces telecon Yanowski. room 1202-E. extension school attended. A 3.0 grade average is ferences and how-to-seminars. ··You're 250. Appointments should be arranged a must before applying. dealing with professionals." in advance. Experience has proven to be a won Student interns work in part or full Yanowski is also part founder and in derful teacher for the majority of the tel time positions. Sometimes theY are structor for The Compleat Intern, a evision interns. paid, but most internships are unpaid. newly required class for future televi " I wish I had taken an internship last Justin Gentile is one of the fortunate, sion interns. offered a paid position to stay on with year because you learn so much," said A.G.S. and R. once his ihternship was "The TV internship class is a class Keith Warner. an intern with Continen finished. that provides the students with a com- tal Cablevision. Women can help in Israel, forum says
By Kelli Kirkpatrick and Gaza [Strip] is something that I can you cannot find a [computer] job as an not laugh about." Arab because everything has to do with Women should play a role in the Is " I represent the government of Is security." raeli peach effort even though they are rael. .. I'm not allowed to speak about An Israeli law which excludes Pales mainly "observers" ,in the troubled Mi the political issues of the [occupied] ter . tinians from being drafted or from serv Place your ad deast country, a Palestinian women's ritories." ing in the military brought fiery oom leader said . Several organizations sponsored the ments from the speakers. The spirited Palestinian leader forum, including Columbia the New Is Mar'i declared that Arab women paused before responding to a Jewish rael Furid, City of Chicago Commis-, who want to serve their country are not American about women's roles in Is in the sian on Women's Affairs and the Mid- allowed to because of discrimination. raeli peace efforts, admitting the ques west Women's Center. "There was an agreement between tion was difficult . Mar'i lectures on education at Haifa Arabs and Israeli Jews that Arabs won't " It's like an artist who is involved University and directs an educational serve in the Anny, " Dotan related. Chronicle with his work but has to detach himself center for Arab children. She was writ ''I'm just waiting to see Arabs say they a linle bit to see how far he has come," ten on the subjects of Arab women and agree that we [lsraeli Jews] exist." Dr. Mariam Mar' i said, one of two social change, and serves as co-chair of Dotan offered relief for Palestinians speakers who talked to about 30 people a coexistence organization. In 1975, who want to serve "by becoming a today I in a forum, " Israeli Women and Jewish she founded the Advisory Committee member of Parliament, you can do a lot Arab Coexistence" held recently at the on Arab Women. of things.'' Congress Hotel. Although their philosophies were not " We really could do a lot in Israel by Dotan holds a psychology degree similar. Dotan and Mar'i agreed that be For more being aware that what is happening is from Ben-Gurion University in Beer coming independent involves intro partly our responsibility as women," Shcva and is active in civic organiza spection. Mar'i said. " By being observers, we tions such as the Israel Forum and the "I think that my life as a women. as a could point to the men where they arc Israel Women's Network. citizen of Israel. has been full of information call wrong and what could be done." ··we know that our existence is JX>Iiti clashes," Dotan said, " but to behave The other speaker, Am ira Dotan. the cal by the mere fact that one can define according to who you are is the first first woman brigadie r general in the Is himself as a Palestinian Israeli," Mar'i stage of independence.'' rael Defense Forces, took a nonpolitical said . ..There is never a better time than stance and was questioned about it by 663-1600 x343 "I'm willing to fight to the very end when you are aware of your needs," the audience. because I do not have a state," s)le Mar'i said. "Your needs are those times " Politics is a lot of things," she said, added. "Israel is a_small country... that dictate to you whon t<>speal< up.:' " but what is going on in the West Bank Reagan forces American ideals Since the Reagan administrntion was instituted. we have built up ou r defense to monstrous porponions. What is the need? We already have enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world several times over. Our government has involved us in skim1ishes around the wor1d designed to bolster American patriotism. In reality incidents such as Grenada are nothing more than a show that our tax dollars are being used to defend us against the evils of communism. There is no reason for the U.S. military to be in Hondurns right now. In the recent past. Congress-the representation of the American people, has let the president know that we do not want any more money going tow~rds Cm\tra aid. It just doesn't seem to matter anymore. Pemaps the president feel s his Irani Contra chapter in the history books needs to be justified with an all out military confrontation in Central America. In Nicarngua a socialist regime is backed by the majority of the people. A small faction of the people. the Contrns. with the help of the U.S. government and Photo Poll military is trying to force ourdcmocmtic ideals into Nicaragua . Democr•cy cannot work properly in every country in the wor1d. In a country that is barely educated and lacks the sophisticated communication systems we What are your spring break plans? have. a democratic govcmmcnl would most likely fail. I When China became a communist government the people were starving. The mass population of China is not starving now. Maureen Lynch Pemaps in another generation the people of China will develop a desire to be Senior more democratic. Then the time for democracy will be right. The same holds true Journalism in Central America. ''I'm going to Arizona to visit my boy The Reagan administrnt ion is trying to reinstate the anti-communist paranoia of friend. It was 90 degrees yesterday. I'm the 1950s McCanhy era. going to get a tan and I'm so excited." If one country is communist or socialist in Ccntrnl America then surely they will soon be swimming the Rio Grande. This is untrue. Communism could not survive in America. The American people are too used Rodney Jackson to being able to speak their minds and have democratic elections. Freshman Just as democracy cannot work everywhere. neither can communism. America Undeclared is a symbol of democracy. People around the wor1d, like Eastern European immi grants. who disagree with the patl1s theirgovernments have taken. can come here. ''I'm going out to Massachusetts and But most times. as in Vietnam. a majoril)l, of the people back the new non visit my cousins. I'm going out there to democratic government. make it big both economically and We should let them make up their own minds. The American way is our way. physical attraction-ally. I'm going to but it is not the only way. stay out there for a week."
Fadia Shlemon Broadcast Journalism Letter to the editor Sophomore
To The Editor: 1988 as AIDS AWARENESS WEEK. ''I'm going to Montreal. The weather's AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE. just like here. I'm going to go shopping. There is no doubt that AIDS is The Committee has worked exceed I love the clothes up there." · among the major health issues of today. ingly hard to plan several special events As an educational institution. we have to be presented during AIDS AWARE an obligation to infonn our community NESS WEEK. The task. however. of ofthe perils ofthis deadly disease and to educating the community about this dis develop among all Columbia individ case should be a shared effon of every Bettina Wendt uals an active compassion for AIDS vic one. The Committee requests that every Freshman tims and a demand for federal, state and Columbia teacher devote a portion of Theater/Music local government sponsor.;hip of ample class time during AIDS AWARENESS "I would love to go to Flonda. but we'll AIDS research and humane treaunent. WEEK TO A PRESENTATION OF see. At home. I will work on my model Therefore. in conjunction with our Stu SOME SORT ON AIDS . The AIDS ing career. getting more'pictures done. dent Life Program, an AIDS Program Program Committee has litcrnture. relax. take it easy and get a suntan if the Committee. chaired by Dr. Zafra Ler films and guest speaker.. ava ilable. weather's nice." man. has been fonned and charged with As President, I strongly and si ncerely the task of creating and implementing encourage you to do whatever you can an AIDS awareness and response pro to assure that all of our community be gram for the Columbia community. educated about this most serious illness. Upon the recommendation of the Mike Alexan droiT Cost is not dorm's crowning glory committee. I hereby proclaim May 2-6, President Many students attend Columbia because of its down The Center, however, includes the same negatives that town locale to which they can commute from off-campus come with most other donns-<:liques. loud neighbor.; and residences to escape the donnitory life of other schools. people with sticky lingers. Columbia Chronicle Many have chosen Columbia for its academic and profes The 98.7% of Columbia students who don't live there 600 S. Michigan Ave. sional offerings and want somewhere ~nor near the school would rather live at home'or economize on an apartment Chicago, I L 60605 to live. than spend $480 a month for a room in which they would Advisor Les Brownlee That is the purpose of Roosevelt University's Hemmn have to spend the first month getting used to being lulled to Editor-In-Chief Penny Mateck Crown Center. The center is 25 percent tilled with Colum sleep by Dan Ryan el trains. Managing Editors Lee Bey bia students and houses students from 32 different schools. The parking facilities are shared with students who eom: Victoria Pierce For $1800 per semester, the 70-75 Columbia students mute, so car owners would have to sell orusetheCTAand Sports Editor Matthew Kissane can share a 16' x 9'1l' room with another student. That cabs to get to the outlying neighborhoods. It has been said that the only thing the meals saves is the Photo Edito r Tom Ho lo ubek price includes two beds, desks, book racks, mirrors, change students put into the vending machines at Colum· Entertainment Page Edito r Rich Goodfriend closets and a phone. Bathing facilities are shared through bia. Editorial Cartoonist Paul Russel out each noor, and three meals a day are provided. And. the people paying for the private '!'Oms are 51!1" Advertising Manager Chuck Nicho ls Other complements include a weight room, an aerobics prised by four-legged roommates. Advertising Representatives Marci Sirota room with an instructor, an an studio. a game room with Many students don't realize that they are paying through Vonnie Stroger pooltllbles and video machines, laundry faci lities. anaudio the nose for Loop propeny. studio, a grnnd piano in the lobby and access to the 1212 S. Re porters: Decent studio apanments with private bathing facilities Michigan Health and Racquetball Club. are available around the near nonh and nonhwest sides for Tanya Bey Cassandra Smith Use of the dark room is an additional $15. Single rooms half tho HCC's rnte. With a year-round lease, students Anne Marie Obiala Dena Smith arc an additional $495. For busy students who are unable to wouldn't have to move back home every June. Monthly Kimberly Rachal Susan Tengesdal take advantage of the meals, $1 50 is dropped from the fee food would cost an extra $200 and parking would be much Letricia Riley Marian Will iams along with one meal. better. The Columbia Chronicle is the official student-run newspaper of Other udvantages of the center include the two-block By enrolling in a one-hour physical ed class, studenls Columbia College. It is published weekly 21 times throughout the distance from school and the immediate studying, shop-· have access to the Lawson YMCA included in their tuition. school year and released every Monday. ping and panying places in the area. Pool players could use many of Chicago's halls and even· A consensus of the current residents shows that the so pick up a few bucks. And all neighborhoods are built Views expressed in this newspaper are not necessarily those of the cial life is strong and many friendships are made at the 300- advisor or the college. around bars. room donnitory, which has a lengthy waiting list. Students using the Crown Center are asking for donni· All opinions meant for publication should be sent to the Chronicle It sounds great for the Columbia students registered tory life when Chicago has millions of living quarte1$ II in the form of a typewritten letter-to-the-editor. there...,-all l.3% of them. similar or less ~xpensivo costs. , ' COLUMBIA CHRONIClE March 28, 1988 PAGEs
Attention -All Students*! Create a project for AI OS Awareness Week and YOU. CAN WIN $200 To inform the school community about the deadliness of AIDS, Columbia College is sponsoring AIDS Awareness Week May 2-6. Get involved by creating an AIDS Awareness project in
The top three entries in each category will win the following cash awards: 1st Prize: · $200 2nd Prize: $100 ~rd Prize: . $ 50 All students submitting projects will receive a certificate of participation. Winning projects will be displayed in the Hokin Center during AIDS Awareness Week. ·Rules: All projects must include the following: accuracy artistic impression clarity of expression content ~riginality Also please include your name, major, grade level and phone number at the end or on the back of the project. Winners w ill be notified by phone.
Deadline: April18, 1988 Entries should be submitted to the Dean of Student Services Office M601 bySp.m. For additional information, call 663-1600 x361 or x220
*Contest open to all students currently enrolled at Columbia College. ** All performance projects will be videotaped by the school. Please contact the Office of the Dean of Student Services for further details. PAGE o M,uch 28, 1988 LULUMBIA CHRONICLE I I\ It !~ · ' Talent management class takes band under its wing
By Matthew Kissane With Olson's rnw. melodic guitar On " Birds 0 ," their improvised re tial to rise through the college radio "They select an a"ist or band 11111 - wrapping the fun ky drumming ofHcnry make of the original UBirds at the End ranks that have put such bands as they create a management plan to get When Columbia freshman Eric Jansen. accompanied by Ken Foun of the Road," Olson and bassist John R.E.M. and U2 on the international them from where they are now, whether Olson and the band , Birds at the End of tain's vocals. the group has been target Ryan display their craft with the re charu. they just graduated from collese or t.v. the Road. were looking for a personal sounding tightnesS of a rock and roll ingjust entered the field fora year ing the college audience by hitting sev " I think they're going to go some or so manager last October, they sent a tape to group that has played together for three eral area campuses. place." she said. "They have their own to be where they want to bi." she said.' the school's Management Dcpa"ment. "Those are the people who will listen y«;aJS-sinee their days at Gmyslake sound- a good. strong sound." The students learn to elicit the profea.. II eventually wound up in the hands of to them and cha" them." Marx com HighSchool. sional goals of their clients. management instructor Phyllis John· 'Marx, a West German native, at mented about the college audience. Altliough Olson usually writes the son. tended Michigan State University for "One stut;!ent had a client that wanted "We're right at the edge of a lot of core of the songs, the other.; add the rest She brought the casscuc to her Talent two year.; before she decided to study to w~te , produce and star in his own things." Olson said about the band's fu equally. 10ey have written more than 40 management. She chose Columbia as feature film in three years," Johnlon Management class as pa" ofa project to ture. " Wc'vcgotto find a way to get ou r songs togethet That friendship 'keeps get her students hooked up with work her ne" step and enrolled in Johnson's said. "Unless that person has an incred music out for people to listen to us. We the group in order. with each one re ing talent. and junior Antoineue Marx have to keep writing songs. As the class last fall . ible capital resource, that's not realistic. specting the other. they have answered the band's request. Her reply songs progress. our sound gets better." The class is a lecture/workshop in It is also unlikely that would evolved into a permanent business and "lbere really isn't a leader because the talent to do that. Obviously, Sylvea Like every good college band, the tended to teach students talent manage personal relationshi p. they've known each other such a long ter Stallone got away with it, but thai's way to get attention is by doing shows ment functions, such as working as an " I go to their practices." she said. " I time," Marx said. " You want to have a not the norm." and the Birds put on an impressive one. agent, casting directo~ tour director, goon the road with them and set up their friendship between them so you can On tape. a listener is unable to grasp the road company manager as well as being Groups, such as the Birds, are of. gigs. I also go into the studio with them build up a bond of trust." feeling of Fou,ntain 's passionate antics a per.;onal managet fen:d the opportunity to work with stu when they record . [By doing that) you that enable the audience to dance along When Johnson joined Columbia's dent managers. get to know each other a lot better. busi "There's a 101 of space used up with a witbhim. faculty a year ago, her job was to merge "The students deci~ if they're inler ness-wise and personally." limited usc of instruments," Olson a class called Talent Agencies I and 0 ested in pursuing the group,;, Johnson The Grayslake. 111.-based group has The Birds also mi• their originals added about the four-piece group. into one three-hour class. A forme r rep explained, "and the group ultimately no records 10 date. but they have been with cover.; of Talking Heads' " Psycho " There's no lead instrument. Each resentative for Actor.;' Equity Associa: · decides ifthey are interested in working sending their promotional tapes of 12 Killer" (the "Stop Making ~nsc" ver- member has their own influence. Some lion, she has been able to bring in guest with the managers that have approached original songs to va rious record labels. sion. with real drums), the BoDcans' of us dmw from more modem music speakers from the talent management them." They have been playing the Nonh Side " Fade Away." and a respectable " Like and the other.; from older music." field to clear up misconceptions of un clubs and college campuses for more a Hurricane" that neutralizes Neil "The students are enthusiastic and ion rules and discuss the field. than a year. including a show at the Cab- Young and Ro•y Music. With profes- Marx, a junior AEMMP major reasonably knowledgeable," she aret Metro last fall opening for 10.000 sional sound production, the band 's whose carocr goal is to be a music pro- The students use those skills to work added. "We have a very creative, mgo. Maniacs. originals size up well to those tributes. • ducc~ thinks the Birds have the po!en- on the final project, Jobnson e•plained. nius student body." _ . :~-rFIIIIIII I I I I IRI I I I I I I I I I I I IEII I I I II I I I I IE"'"""'""'"'"'""'""":::::~':•:::::" ' ""'"a"""'";:~=~ l Television reporter to Columbia students and student related reveals methods of i organizations during the month ofMar ch. ! ! ~ ~ Stop by our office 8th floor ofthe Wabash ~ undercover work By Penny Mateck n.e story that brought Zekman na- I Building and place your ad today! ~ tional attention occurred during her ten· She may be only about fi~e feet tall , ure at the Chicago Sun-Tunes. 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EARN $300 Rouod trip transportation and seven ~ \n.e Creative Process class and discuss ~ Full and Part-T'une Retail Help Pose nude or topless for college cal· nights at a beacbfront hole! from ~ the investigative projects she's worked ~ GET "TilE LIST"!! endal: Mail any two photos to: $1?9. ~ on. ~ "TilE LIST" is a curnent, precise COED CALENDAR, P.O. BOX Call Dennisat528.mo8, Travel ~ "\\\: are always looking for stories ;;;; listing of researched and surveyed 434m. DcKalb, U. 60115. 1988cal- Associate$. ;;;; where a broad spectrum of people are ~ personnel contacts, phone numbers, endar.; available by mail for $9.95. ~ affected." Zekman said. i addresses and pertinent company in- - i She e•plained the bottom line to ~ formation on 250 of the strongest Rosalina: ~ choosing a story is how it relates to the ~ corporations in the area. Notice is hereby given. pursuant to The days are getting longer but the i public and how the public is affected by ~ "TilE LIST" is a practical, inform- "an act in relation to the use of an nights are getting shonet ~ the subject. Zekman said she tries to ~ ative, and proven job search tool for Assumed Name in the conduct or Th Haccr mi Caliente! ~ stay away from stories that may affect ~ the career minded individual! trcinsaction of Business in the State ~ only a minimal amount of people or that may not be of much interest to viewers. ~ Send $25 and retum address tn: as amended, that a ce"ification was ~ During her presentation, Zckman ~ U oyd 'sofNaperville, lnc. filed by the under.;igned with the 8 pe Tama drum set for sale. Like ~ said how she collected information for ~ 801 F.. Ogdtn Avtnue County Clerk of Cook County." new. List price $ 1, 700asking $975 ~ the stories and also showed finished ~ Ba r/064 File No. K11020J one the lOth Callafter 5p.m. 474-933 1- Phil ~ video clips. i Napemlle, IL 60566 March 1988 Under the As.umed ! ~ Name ofOrtam College Promotiom ~ Segments of " Am>ed and Danger ~ with the place o f bus i nc~ located at ~ ous." a repo" documenting the fai lure of private security agencies to conduct !!! 471 6 N. Alb;my & 7541 S. Paxton ;;;; PamZekman background and fingerprint checks ~ New Altemat1vc Gallery looking for the true n0~me of, and residence ad- ~ "The Pulitzer boe.rd said the 'Mi ~ artists, pajntcro;, sculpto~. mixed- d~~ of owners": ~ when hiring new guards, were shown. rage' tool reponing a step too fu ~ i media a rt i ~l\ whose wor1c amplilicl\ ~ The agencies were often hiring people _ Jorge Lui' Onegn - Zckman e•plained. ~ a .. contempomry ~1udy of the hu- ~ with criminal record>. her investigation She did however share two other Pu· ~ manfigure." 471 6 N Alhany ~ revealed . Ch•cago, II 60625 litzer.; for local repo"ing while at the ~ Send slide\ and a bncf re.\ umc to ~ 1 - Mauncc Gilham - Th i~ rcJXlrt resulted in 1\C\\ state leg Chicago Sun- Times a.nd the Oticogq 0 ! ~;;~~~: J Ltm 7541 S. Pa•ton i islation to protect the public. Tribune. Another series " Lkcnsed to Deal." i Elmwood Park, 11. 60635 Ch1cago, II 60649 ~ Zekman has served as head of the which first e•posed illegal drug deal· - deadline: May 10 ~ Channel 2 Investigative Tham silq ings and eventually the largest Medi 1981 , receiving a DuPont-Columbia, 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111; caid fmud scam in the country's history, Award, a Peabody Award and three Em wus also shown and discussed. niys from the Chicago Chaplcr of the Zekman said that when putting to Thlevision Acadel11)'. The national asso ' gether an investigative repon for televi ciation of Investigative Reponcrs IIIII sion she always gets multiple examples. Editors has recognized hertelevision in Place an ad in the " I don't wunt to ~how you an nvt:mll vestigatiC?"" as the nation\; best for three pu:tutt:." '"~ ~uid . 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·Former Styx member succeeds in comeback Avoid capital By Karen O'Connor Shaw's third album. Ambition, was recently released by Atlantic Records. gains tax. The album shows Shaw's musical ver Tommy Shaw, former lead guitarist Support the satility with upbeat tunes and ballads. and vocalist of the rock group Styx, is The first rerease from the album was the merican Heart steadily increasing the status of this solo fast-paced "No Such Things." The Association. caree< present release "Ever Since The World Shaw began his worl< as a solo anist Began" is a ballad that has entered Bill after the disbanding of Styx and shonly board's chans and is on a journey to he has been gradually gaining in popu ward the Top 40. This song is unique larity during these last few years. because it was composed by Jim Peterik Shaw's musical career began when he and Frankie Sullivan of Survivor. The joined Styx in I '176 as a replacement for recordings on Ambition are enhanced by the original guitarist, John Curulewski. guest appearances ofSurvivoras well as The Alabama-born Shaw is credited the featured musicians Richie Cannata. with assisting the chicago- based group who was Billy Joers sax man. and in its rise to prominence. Prior to the James Young. presence of shaw, Styx had become es Shaw is currently on the road to pro iablished in Chicago and had even hit mote record sales. Several dates have the national chans with "Lady." How been strategically lined up for him to ap eve~ it wasn't until after the addition of pear as the opening act for Rush. Shaw that Styx reached their peak and Shaw recently performed at the achieved three platinum albums. Rosemont Horizon. Touring with Rush in cities such as Chicago. Detroit and After the break-up of Styx, three of Minneapolis is providing Shaw with an WE'RE FIGHTif\G FOR its members-Dennis DeYoung, James excellent opponunity to promote the YOUR LIFE Young and Shaw decided to pursue their new album. solo interests. Shaw's first album was merican Heart t/a titled Girls With Guns and it bore two His stage show consists primarily of Association V top 40 hits, "Lonely School" and cuts from his new album. but it is also Ex-Styx m em ber Tommy Shaw thrills crowds at a Rosemont Horizon con " Girls With Guns." This album proved scattered with more easily recognizable cert in late February. Shaw had a promising solo career ahead Styx classics such as "Too Much Time he has yet to manage the success he .of him and it paved the way for his next On My Hands, .. "Renegade," "Fool achieved with Styx, he has shaped an ;llbum. What If also e njoyed modest ing YourseiP' and "Blue Collar Man." influential music style and his career is chan success and its title track was fea Shaw has been busy developing his full of promise. Tommy Shaw is making tured in the fUm " Remo Williams" as solo career fo.r the last few years and his a "comeback" of sorts and he has re TRANSFER TO RAY COWGE "Remo's Theme." effons are showing through. Although turned to the spotlight. DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS ADVERTISING DESIGN, ILWSTRATION, Owners vo·w good food and low INTERIOR DESIGN, FASHION DESIGN, FASHION MERCHANDISING, PHOTOGRAPHY Transfer up to 60 cl9dit hours toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. 4-year BA prices for South Loop Club and 2-year AAS degree In specialized majors. Day and evening. Slatting June and September. Write or phone for calalog. · · By Kimberly Rachal a few shon weeks this bar will be Instead, he hopes it will be a more stocked with Ji9uorand sandwiches will sophisticated place to go have a sand Loop The South area may prove itself be served at a grill, while music blares wich, a few drinks and nice conversa RAY COLLEGE OF DESIGN to be one of the newest hot spots for lo from a juke box. tion. R A Y V 0 G U E cal panyers-at least that's what Leo ·The new place is conveniently named The club will have light food items, a V ranas is hoping. the South Loop C lub and is one of a few Chlcego Campua: Phone: (312) 280-3500 bar and bar stools with counter top 401 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Leo Vranas, his brother John and of the newly restored buildings in the ledges for drinks. There will be no ta c:Ousin Nick are all busy with construc South Loop area. Woodfield Campue: Phone: (312) 815-3450 bles or booths. Presently, Vranas is not 600 Woodfield Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 tion worl< on a club opening May I at The club will be a "a quiet enjoyable planning on having a dance floor in the the comer of Slate and Balbo. place to feel comfortable and have a club, but depending on what the crowd 1b walk into the building of the future good time without having to witness a asks for, he said it may be added later. club today, one would only see sawdust, fight," said owner Leo Vranas saying diny floors, wood flats and what looks the club will not be some rowdy beer V ranas hope that the local college like a baJ: It's hard to imagine that in just brawling bar. students will fiOd the,lub attractive. INTODAY'S "One thing for sure, we're going to have good food with better prices," he JOB MARKET said. "We'll have two or three televi EMPLOYERS WANT sions-maybe satellite or cable," Vranas said . He also said he looks for ward to getting the big crowds on nights MORE THAN THE sports are televised. The crowd actually makes the club. Vranas said. It seems SAME OLD B.S. that whatever the crowd wants they may just get. The club is presently scheduled to stay open Monday through Saturday. from II a.m. until about I I or 12 p.m .. but if the crowd allows, we'll stay every night unti12 a.m. We'll even stay open on Sundays", he said.
Vmnas said he chose this area be cause ''it's u neighborhood that's been -down for a long time and it's time to do somethtng about it." "This is an old neighborhood. There was a time when it anracted people all the way from the • West side to State." Every year, over a miUion new <.:ulic).'l! J(faduates put The building where the club is lo on their new blue suits and ~job hunting. cated was once home of one of several AU ol them have degrees. Most ol them have heany loung~s. handshakes. But very few have wrnl employers want most - practical work experienoe. "This area was once the place to go. Th;tt's why there's a Mlionwide prowam called Cmpcr.ttive EdU<;,tion. It ;dktws 'ltxk-nts to ellclllilte it used to be the Showboat Lounge. the studies at the college oltht.'ir choice with paid. practical 666 C lub and the 700 Club." Vmna> wori< experience in the career of thctr choice. said. ''That"s where everyone went to So Co-op EdUG>lX "You better believe tht; wJII be tlte CO•OP Education Yoo earn a future when you earn " dewee. 1be South Loop Oub fi scbeduled to open May I and will otTer a variety of best place in the neighborhood." sandwiches lllld driaks_ Vranas said. "Everybody's welcome!" PACE 11 March 28, 1988 COLUMBIA CHRONICLE fl \It 1~1.., Artist's coalitio~- offers supportive helping hand is actively involved with several similar By Tanya Bey "As a membe~ wecouldofferanart Although CAC is 1101 an exhibition organizations. ists information on marketing. writing organization, they do give information The Chicago Artist Coalition is an resumes. exhibitions. job opportunities on upcoming exhibitions, Rakoncay " We have a hard time mling full-time organization actively involved in help and some career counseling,.. Arlene added. graphic arts positions," she said. Many ing to develop the new and emerging Rakoncay. executive director of CA.f CAC offers health insurance through student artists prefer to continue their artist. said. a health maintenance organization, education and pursue outside artistic en CAC offers a free job referral service along with ·group medical insurance. deavors. instead of working full time. to all their members. along with a slide CAC offers a host of workshops, lec registry that allows an artist to submit tures .and meetings. CAC also hosted This is an important feature for artists "Our thrust is helping to improve the slides of their work to CAC. which Ramon Price, the brother of the late who freelance and have no other form economic climate for the artist here," keeps their work on file. Mayor Harold Washington to lecture at of insurance, she explained. Rakoncay said. As a continual effort. CAC uses art DePaul University in February. As a member of CAC. students will CAC is affiliated with the National ists work to promote them at museums, Price, curator of the DuSable Mu receive discounts at art supply stores, Artist Equity, The Olinois Arts Alli galleries. dealers. collectors, curators seum of African American History, lec along with access to Ryerson and ance, The National Association of Ar of art shows and any other interested tured about the black artist and the is Burnham libraries at the Art Institute of tistic Organizations and the National parties. sues he faces. Chicago, with t1u: show of their mem Women's Caucus. CAC also has a resource center that CAC also publishes a monthly news bership cards. keeps a collection of information on letter informing artists about local exhi "We're the only service organization "We encourage all artiSt to get in taxes. artists rights. agreements and bition opportunities and national issues. of this type in Illinois," Rakoncay said. volved and be aware ofthe issues, .. Ra contracts. copyright information, Subscribers can run free classified ads, koncay said. grants and fellowships, just to name a also. CAC has also published a fourth edi few. "We're very supportive of the artist tion of a Guide to Exhibition Spaces in Anyone interested in joirting this or They also hold an annual tax and re and we understand their problems," Ra Chicago and lllinois. ganization should contact Arlene Ra cord keeping workshop. koncay said. CAC more than I ,900 members and koncay at 670-2060. Screening ofstudent projects Campus Paperback Bestscllers showcased by minority film club · · ~=='=~Sl) t. :-s.::-c:.."":t"l.":.~~~~- By Tanya Bey Spike Lee, who is a producer of inde llo!!l'"*'!! .-..,..,...... c.v _. -~I4JII!,I..llollrp'pw.tr - pendent films. a. -•- .. Real to Reel, a new organization, has .. _ .... o... .. "No one can do what Spike Lee I.Cifooln ... _ ....---___ -~·. -1• been formed to develop the future of the 9Dyd·--.. does, so instead of being the next Spike minority film industry. - ·- Clrloore-...... - ... bar- Lee, I plan to be the next Jonathon Real to Reel is composed of several s.:-,:.r.:~~~--· Woods," Woods said. graduate and undergraduate students "There's a multitude of things that 1. ·-..... ~.blllllllll~cU"v.... - ...---&aSll .. 1--...:n from various colleges and universities, including Columbia . haven't been said in the film industry .. ~~~~~ and the opportunities are there," Woods Recently, four members of Real to ~_., added. "Students must he willing to ...... ~-~-... _.... ~ Reel presented a public screening of , .. -..,---...... _ ...... __jLI-.. sacrifiCe; it's all worth it in the end." some of their work in the Hokin Center. -17.80.1 '--lloom Qx.ny- Eventually Woods plans to become an Karen Wallace, a film/video major independent producer of dramatic New & Recommended and senior at Columbia, produced a films. short fil m called "Biko:· Steven Biko Real to Reel is an organization that was an anti-apartheid activist who was fonned four years ago to unite Co fought for rights in South Africa. ln lumbia's minority filmstudents.Jtsgoal 1977 Bikodied, suffering from brain in Jonathon Woods is to cn:ate a network between Chica juries, and left behind a strong represen live music and dance video, perfonned go's prof~ional film community and tation ofa martyr. The role of Biko was on stage by several Columbia students. eager students. portrayed by his son ro represent the "Somebody Told Me," by Jonathon Currently, Real to Reel has IS mem symbolism that he lived and died for. Woods. was a short film that expressed bers and has begun to networlc with the " By enslaving blacks in South Af the usual connict between a guy and a Film Community \\brkshop and Film rica. the government is hurting themsel girl while dating. makers of African Cinematic Expres ves and shattering the system,·· Wallace According to Woods, developing an sion (FACE) of Northern Dlinois Uni said. ' organization has been difficult at Co versity. The purpose of networking wilh Other showings included "Lam lumbia. because there's a small sense of FACE is to develop a diverse amount of pyrine," a short film by Lamar Scott. community here. student involvement. that expressed the beauties of nature and Mevelin Shonon. a member of Real Students interested in joining this or peaceful existence. to Reel, contributed to the production of ganization should contact Jonathon "The Mix ," by Ellison Evans, was a "School Daze, .. a movie produced by Woods at 798-3665. Black History Club celebrates heritage also the club advisor. said ... And what it By Marian Williams Graham emphasized that there would does is make black history accessible to be speakers coming in from the commu It started with the idea of ccle!Jrating a wider range of people. In a sense that nity and other parts of the country. This black history every day of the year in you can't understand American culture will also include an interest in Africa. stead of one month in a year. without under.;tanding black culture "The club will tlOl be political in-a This is the goal of the Black History and vice versa. We want to merge the sense that the schapl is tlOl political," Club. which was recently founded by two cultures." Graham said. "If the students want to Glennon Graham of the Liberal Educa 1 ne club provides students with a va join together against apartheid, that is tion Department, and consists -of Co riety of ways to pur.;ue their heritage. their preference. The club will 1101 ~ lumbia students. such as having an essay contest on black doing anything overtly political." " It started because we perceive'(! a people. There will be field trips to vari need for black people to be interested in ous institutions which feature exhibits The club has IS members and are their heritage and culture, .. Graham, on or plays about blacks. looking forward to many more joining. The world is waititlg. Be an exchange stUdent • VII\\'" COLUMBIA CHRONICLE March 28,1988 PAGE By Tanya Bey $3.70. Each sandwich is served on mushroom sauce or Rogucfon cheese is fresh cut rye. pumpem ickle. onion or a $6.25. Or for the student who can afford The atmOSphere and decor reflect kaiser roll, along with a kosher pickle. to splurge, there is a New York strip tharof a great rcs1aurant and New York For the salad lover. the deli offers the steak for deli. $12.95. All entrees arc served farmers' chop suey salad. which con with boiled potatoes or french fries. The 8th Street Deli. located at Eighth tains chopped fresh vegetables, served tossed salad with a choice of dressings and Michigan Avenue. is forthe student with sour cream or choice of dressings and fresh cut rye bread with butter. with class. for $3.95. It has two dining sections all for the For the desscn lover. the deli serv~ patron interested in more casual d ining The fruit plate, which includes fresh cheesecake. cinnamon raisin cake and and one for those who prefer a wine and and perserved fruit on lettuce. with a sundaes all for less than $2.40 and ice dine atmosphere. The deli has a bar that scoop of cottage cheese and raisin toast cream or sherbcn for less than $1. 15. serves a variety of domestic beers on is also a good choice. Forthe pic lover there's a choice of ap draft, imponed beer. wine coolers and The deli also offers a variety of ple. blueberry or cherry pie a Ia mode an array of wines. · chilled juices and fruits. including for only $2.35. The first section is for the casual squeezed orange or grapefruit juice for T he 8th Street Deli also serves break eater. who prefers the surroundings of a $ 1.50. or apple. tomato or prune juice fast with a wide variety of omelettes relaxed but semi-traditional look of the for only $1.10. For a diffe rent taste try complete with sausage or ham. so·s. The second section is more for the the seasonal special iced melon juice The deli also specializes in deli plat patron who prefers a bit o f elegance but available for$1.95. ters to go and will prepare any item fo1 in comfonable surroundings. The list entree is a long and appetiz carry-out service. For the student on the go. the 8th ing array of great dishes. The service is fast and there are daily Street Deli has an excellent selection of The 8th Street Deli skin steak with lunch and dinner chef specials. sandwiches. Recommended selections sauteed onions. peppers and mush The 8th Street Deli is excellent fm rooms is excellent at $8.25. The include the hard salami sandwich for students who like to treat them sclve' t"hromil"knmullnluuiM.•Io. $3.45 or the corned beef sandwich for chopped beefsteak topped with a fresh without paying a lot to the piper. Sausages and breads hanging above the counter delight the eyes or patrons at the 8th St. Deli. Hilarious cast carries "The Nerd" The world is waitiDg. By !Jonnie Decker mouth. singing. dancing and playing. However. the actors do a great job of the aud ience feels bad for him. yet is sustaining us through the second act and Be an exchange student. There was a nerd alen at the Royal laughing laughing hysterically. the fist act is funny enough to help us George Theater recently, but the only "The Nerd" is directed by Charles put up with the repetition in the second International Youth Exchange, a Presidential one spotted was Rick Steadman. the ti Nelson Reilly and it is easy to sec his hct. ·tiative for peace, sends teenagers like you to live tle character in "The Nerd ... a comedY' frantic behavior carried out in the title The cast contai~s two Columbia Col now playing at the theater. character. lege Anists in Residence Lawrence abroad with host families. Go to new schools. The plot takes us to the home of Aaancio, as William Cubben and Make new friends. young arehitect Willum Cubben whose Reilly. who directed "The Nerd" on Bradley Mon who plays Warnock If you're between girlfriend is gcuing ready to move away, Broadway and has directed several Waldgrove, Cubbens client. Both men and whose client on a hotel project is Other broadway productions. docs a give excellent perfonnances, C ubben 15 and 19 and want to forcing him to abandon the design for great job of shoring up an average and constantly running his hands through help bring our world simpler ideas. Into his life comes Rick predictable script with expressions and his hair in frustration with his house together, send for Steadman (the nerd). who saved his life gags from his actors. Although Reilly guest and especially Mon. whose high information. several years ago in Vietnam, but has cannot be credited with choosing the ac strung screaming b~siness man is a clas not come into it again until now: tors, he must be credited with coaching sic ponrayal of the business person of Write: YOUTH E XC HANG E ·~each ·of'll\l!ilno the perfection with today. Pueblo , Colorado 81009 Understudy Will Casey. who which they play their pans. ponrayes Steadman, has the audience The Royal-George theater is Chica ~ t The Internationa l Youth Exchange. It is the actors who save " The Nerd .. laughing from the moment he enters the . go's newest and largest off-Loop the from being a medicare play with too first scene and confuses the rest of the ater. It is sma ll enough to provide an in much slapstick comedy. cast into talking in circles. Although we timacy with the stage and the actors that The play is a series of perfectly timed know what type of character to expect, theaters often lack. It is easy to feel like gags a nd the lines and actions of the ac from the title of the play, we arc still you arc in the living room of a victorian WE'RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE +. tors must be carried out with prec ise amazed at the antics of this character. house. / timing. The actors can be given credit He has the audience in stiches with his Each Wednesday night. through American Heart Association V for accepting Reilly's direction and de off, backward, and sometimes vulgar April 29. people dressed up as nerds veloping the timing that makes the play behavior. work. will be sold tickets at $9.99. His behavior is so embarassing at The· first act is very funny and the times the audience cannot help but feel gags arc fresh and interesting. The sec sorry for him. When he has toilet paper ond act is weak and we have already stuck to his shoe, is tossing peanuts in seen enough gags that they are begin Now available in the Loop! the ai~ and trying to catch them in his ning to lose their humor. 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City parks honor Saunders By Letricia Riley While Saunders will never forget that Saunders· 1986 awards included an his first job was with the pari< district, Wamer Saunders, spoilS anehor/re Emmy Award for his role in Channel 5 he continues to make great strides since news' expanded spons highlights pro poner for the 4:30 edition or the Chan his job of picking up paper on the beach. gram. "Spons Sunday;" the Public nel 5 news, has been awarded the ·Saunders has won 12 Chicago Enuny Service Award for his half-hour talk George T. Donoghue Memorial "Chi Awards in news and programming dur cagoan of the Year" award by the Chi show "Wamer," awarded by the lllinois ing his nearly 20 years in broadcast Broadcasters Association: and two con cago Pari< District. journalism. Outing a telephone interview, Saun secuti~e Emmy Awards while hosting " I got into broadcast journalism by "You," a WMAQ-TV magazine pro- ders ad milled that he was ''shocked and accident," Saunders said during an in pleasantly surprised" when he was in 2ram. terview al WMAQ-TY. "I was involved Before Saunders· journalism career fonned that he had won the award. in a conununity activity during the riots began, he went to Xavier University, on The Pari< District honored Saunders in 1968 and television stations looked a basketball and track scholarship and for his continued suppon and active around and saw their staffs didn't have graduated with a bachelor's degree in service in the pari< district. that many minorities." secondary education and physical edu "Wamer is a great guy, " staled Jesse WLS-TV offered him a position as cation with an emphasis in coaching. D. Madison , executive vice ·president host of different human relation pro ->-while al Xavier, playing basketball of the Chieago Pari<.District. "He de grams that he accepted. led to a desire to play professional bas serves it." After being there from 1968-70, he ketball. An opponunity to play basket "Warner is extremely active among went to WSNS-TV as a co-host for a ball for the Harlem Globetrotter organi youths," said ~n Bentley, director of talk show in addition to writing editori- Depanmenl of Public lnfonnation for als. - zation came in 1957-58. the Chicago Pari< District during a tele ln 1972, Saunders was employed by Later, Saunders received his master's phone interview. "He is doing a great WBBM-TV as the director of conunu- degree al Northeastern University in'ln job ~ith people and youths by publiciz nity affairs and host of "Common ner-city Studies, and "offshoot of soci- ing other people accomplishments ·Ground." ology, " he said. through the medium of television." After staying at WBBM-TV for eighi After completing his education years, Saunders moved on to WMAQ Before Saunders began his own sup Saunders taught sociology at the Na: TV in June, 1980. His current spons pon for the park district and his televi tional College of Education, Indiana anchor position began November 1982. sion career. he grew up as a supponed University and Northeastern Illinois panicipant of the pari< district activities. Saunders has won Enuny Awards for UniversityJ "They were always there saying yoil several WMAQ-TV specials including can do it." remembered Saunders. dur one that he conceived, researched , Before Saunders began at WLS-TV, Chronk leffom Hoktubt-k ing the recent 35th Annual City-Wide wrote, and reported on the dangelli of he spent many years on the West Side of Charismatic TV sportscaster Warner Saunders renects on his e1 McGwire. Jose Canscco. and newty The Mann!!~ never seem to imprrn e and Ruben Stcrm are (\\O of the gaml'! aquired Dave Parker. and the pitching is enough to get out of the s..-cond di\'i brightc;1 young talent, and pitcher Ed A. L. fairly solid with starter Bob Welch sion. The} have a fair lineup with S