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VOLUME 44, NUMBER 2 Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. FEBRUARY 10,1994 Fitness center 'Taboo' escort keeps students extravaganza set by SIMON COTE trim and lean Staff Writer m One of the biggest on-campus events in the past three years will be iy ROB MAURINO held in the dining hall on February 23. Staff Writer The event is the "Escort Extravaganza," a fund raiser sponsored by Tau Kappa Epsilon once known as the annual "Meet Market" which Marist College has made the ended due to complaints that it was sexist and reminiscent of slavery. sound mind in a sound body ideal Junior Tony Barosy, a political science major and a member of the a bit easier to achieve. . Black Student Union since 1991, feels the "Meet Market" has been one As of Saturday Feb. 5, Marist of the most "taboo" issues at Marist in the past three years. students are able to balance the "To add insult to injury," he said, "the 'Meet Market' was being held mental workout of their classes during black history month." with a physical workout at the new Although the renamed event is again held during black history month, Student Fitness Center. TKE has made some modifications. The fitness center, located in the The bidding of 1991's "Market" no longer exists. Campus Center where,the River Instead, a lottery system will be used and contestants will know more Room used to be, opened Saturday about the escorts using short autobiographies, rather than deciding simply and did a brisk business. on looks. "It was pretty busy, especially The purpose of the event is to.win an escort to an on-campus event. when it first opened, and then it From a sign-up list in the Champagnat breezeway, the first ten people thinned out a bit later in the day," of each gender will be selected to participate as escorts. said Catherine Apuzzo, a In lottery type fashion, contestants from the audience will win the escort sophomore psychology major who of their choice. is one of eight students who staff One by one, a brief autobiography by the escorts is read to the au­ the center. dience by the M.C., and based on how-the escort appeals to the audience, On Fridays and Saturdays, the they will deposit raffle tickets into-a box being passed around. fitness center will be open from 2 The raffle tickets can be purchased?at the door in addition to the $1 p.m. to 8 p.m. admission fee. Sunday through Thursday hours After each escort is presented, contestants in the audience will put their are from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. name on the tickets and deposit as many as they want for that particular The new fitness center sup­ escort. plements the weight room located The M.C. will then pick one of the raffle tickets from the box ^nd in McCann'Center/and it'contains announce •the,winnec_o£ Jhe_escort. -~^*. more high-tech workout equip­ -.There will-be 20.drawings for the~20'escorts*^T^^*3^~*^ ment, according to Apuzzo. "The fundraiser benefits campus life because it's a non-alcoholic, on- The fitness center contains six rampus event which is very rare these days," said Andres Lahoz, a junior Nautilus bodymasters, two sta­ public relations major who is heading the event. tionary lifecycles, two stairmasters, Lahoz feels that the event is beneficial not only because it raises money ...see FITNESS page 6 • ...see TKE page 6 • Community service stalled with driving problems by TER1 L. STEWART until the volunteer drivers were to tions provided they go through a and pay the drivers," Williams had no problems in the spring Staff Writer be approved to drive Marist vans. check for liability reasons," he said. semester 1993 and he and Williams "Two weeks before we were sup­ said. "We have their license Tony Morris, a junior who runs felt they were really going to be in To drive or not to drive? posed to be on the road, it came to number and the insurance carrier the community service program line for last semester. This question almost put the streaking halt," Brother Michael would do an identity check." with Williams, was disappointed Williams said the problem has :ommunity service program to a Williams said. Williams commented that the last semester when they could not been taken care of. stop last semester. Marist College has a policy that vans have been a problem for get the vans. "We've been assured by the Except for a few students who says a driver -must be at least years. "I felt really frustrated about the Business Office that this is not go­ were able to drive themselves to 21-years of age to drive a Marist According to Williams, the pro­ vans," he said. "This year we were ing to happen again," he said. "I their service, transportation did not vehicle, but there can be exceptions gram was paying their drivers in the really prepared for it, we had ex­ sent two approvals in last week and ;xist for the program. made, according to Anthony Cam- spring semester of 1993 through a perienced a lot of things and we they were approved in three days." According to Brother Michael pilii, Chief Finance Officer and grant they received from the Gan­ knew what we could change and He added that there are eight Williams, the community service Vice-president for Business Affairs. nett Communities Fund. how it could work together." program was running on schedule "We can make certain excep­ "That enabled us to rent a van Morris added that the program ...see SERVICE page 6 ^ Adult students juggle school, work andfamily care of children, paying the mortgage and clude homework, study and research." A comment box will be placed in the by PATRICIA POMALES work." They learned to avoid snags in the registra­ School of Adult Education office in Dyson Staff Writer . , Returning students include people who left tion process and became familiar with at­ Center, and in the Safety and Security of­ college and are now returning. Others have titudes toward instructors. fice in Donnelly Hall to help determine in­ On Thursday, Jan. 27, Carol Hayter- taken some time between graduation from The January 27 focus group agreed the terest and allow adult students to have in­ Bomba, academic advisor for the School of high school and entry into college. needs of the adult students have to be deter­ put on this issue. Adult Education, met with a focus group Many of the Hudson Valley's layoff vic­ mined and that participation was essential. An informal meeting for adult students is comprised of adult students to identify their, tims have also returned to school to learn ad­ scheduled for today Thursday, February 10, "social, academic and political needs." ditional skills for new careers. at 3:30 p.m., in the School of Adult Educa­ The main purpose of the meeting was to The union once provided a social outlet. "They could decide if Ms to tion conference room. All comments and decide whether an adult student union should "Members would sometimes meet for din­ be something as traditional as concerns collected in the comment boxes will be reactivated. ;- % ; ner, or attend family outings together," be discussed. The group became inactive about four Hayter-Bomba said. the union had been, or as "We hope that all adult students will either years ago because many members graduated Previously, the adult student union had an simple as a support group.'' attend or place their ideas in the comment or could not devote their time. advisory board on an informal basis that in­ - Carol Hayter-Bomba boxes," said Hayter-Bomba. "Students will However, it is being offered again as the cluded brown-bag meetings. be advised of the outcome in the next adult full-time adult student population has reach­ The group was part of SGA and therefore "It would be futile to schedule meetings newsletter." ed approximately 140. funds were allocated to the union for ac­ if people were not inclined to attend due to Although many adult students may have Anyone 22-years-old qualified as an adult tivities and special events. schedules, lack of time or lack of interest," an interest in such a club, it may wind up returning student. However, the median age Members could determine where their ac­ Voss said. being a handy bulletin board in Dyson for of the adult student at Marist is 30-years-old. tivity fees were being spent. Hayter-Bomba said that all adult students adult students only. The union would provide a social outlet Hayter-Bomba said, "Once chartered, at Marist now have the opportunity to deter­ They would be able to communicate with for participants. monies are allocated to the group for special mine whether to reactivate the adult student each other on matters of common interest, Adult returning students have special interest activities." union. plan study groups, or advise each other of needs, as they have been out of the academic Members of the adult student union Hayter-Bomba added, "They could upcoming events. atmosphere. They have added to their pre­ shared study strategies and coping styles. decide if it is to be something as traditional An adult student bulletin board could pro­ sent roles of breadwinner and parent. New students picked up hints from more as the union had been, or as simple as a sup­ ve to be a vital point of contact. Hayter-Bomba said, "I see people under seasoned students. port group." "If busy schedules and lack of time pre­ a lot of pressure, as they have so many Kathy Voss, a social work major, said, "The adult students can plan activities that vent people from attending meetings," Voss demands. They are concerned with taking "It's a real juggling act. Now they must in­ are of interest to them," Hayter-Bomba said. said. 2 THE CIRCLE, FEBRUARY 10,1994 THE CIRCLE, FEBRUARY 10,1994 'Blink' struggles 106 minutes to gain vision New charter for NRA possibility on campus Although the acting was well done, I felt stated. The catch is, she doesn't see him until the Emma's character is a musician in an Irish by Tom Quinlan must have a minimum of ten by-laws, and appear before the Ex­ by COLLEEN MURPHY Folk band with an abusive childhood. sorry for the actors; their story was just hard Licari added that when a club next day; as she regains her sight from the The club plans to have many members before it can receive a a ecutive Board and Student Senate does not receive a charter, they may operation, she sees many scenes in flashback. However, none of these traits are to follow. Staff Writer guest speakers from the NRA, FBI, charter. It must have seemed like a good idea at It's a test of a movie's quality if the au­ of theSGA. still meet. the time. When she tries to tell the police that developed to the point where the audience Marist students may have a new and other authorities on gun something has gone wrong in her building, could understand any of them. dience can follow the plot. control. A petition was signed by students The SGA have the final say in Directed by Michael Apted This one is OK up'to a point. . C club to join soon: the National Ri­ "The club can still meet if they ("Thunderheart"), the story behind Detective John Hallstrom (Quinn) is skep­ Hallstrom is a typical Chicago cop with fle Association. on campus as the first step to whether or not a club receives a do not receive a charter, but they tical, until the body of Brodie's neighbor is no background and, unfortunately, the The deception the murderer tosses to the "A lot of the ideas on violent achievingclub status. charter and funding. "Blink," starring Madeleine Stowe and main characters is not easy to understand. Yes, that is correct. The NRA crime and accidental deaths that are not allowed to organize on Aidan Quinn, isn't bad. found in the manner of a ritual murder. dialogue to go along. Marist property and can not post Brodie is the key to Hallstrom's case, and Many of the added features of the movie You have to pay close attention to every may be a club Marist students can people have are exaggerated and Stowe plays Emma Brodie, a young detail in order to grasp the ending. be a part of in the next few weeks. the NRA would be able to dismiss any signs," Licari said. woman blinded by her mother 20 years ago, though they don't really get along too well (to give it spice, maybe), fall flat. at first, they eventually develop the sexual Laurie Metcalf plays one of Emma's On a good note, if you're looking for ac­ these fallacies with the actual Ortiz said he believes that most who undergoes surgery to regain her sight. tion and suspense, "Blink" does pretty well. Daryl Ortiz, a senior and co- statistics that show the truth," Or­ Circle non-scientific poll While still adjusting to the new visions, chemistry Hollywood requires. friends, who shows up from time to time as founder of the club, said, "The of the members are unsure about The plot definitely has the makings of a a random sidekick with little purpose- There are some good, fast edits for the ele­ tiz said. In a recent survey, more than 400 Marist students whether,they support gun control which aren't clear, she sees a murderer leav­ ment of surprise. NRA at Marist is not orilyjooking good handsome-cop-falls-for beautiful- thrown in to make the audience believe that for people that are pro-guns, but or not. ing her apartment building. And if you have a quick mind which is able The MCNRA founders said they were asked to respond Yes or No to the following Well, not really. blind-witness-with-a-twist movie, but it beautiful blind women have friends like also those that are against guns." doesn't quite make it. everyone else. to pick up small details, you may enjoy hope to show the actual facts, as question: "The club's members are most­ Her vision is very blurry, impressively "Blink " Ortiz said he wants to achieve an well as teach gun safety through animated to keep the audience guessing The characters lack general credibility "Blink" is not all that I had hoped it The action is good, though, and not a total equal amount of people on both Would you support a proposed NRA club on ly borderline, meaning they are not would be. guest speakers, in order to offer its sure which side of the gun control about what is actually on the screen. throughout the movie. waste of 106 minutes. sides in order to create a debate for­ members a chance to be active par­ campus? mat. issue they fall on," said Ortiz. "We ticipants on the issues of gun con­ Yes - 168 No - 251 are looking for people like this, so For those against the NRA the trol. The club plans to have we can debate the issues. We will Make sense of this column and win a really big prize club is a forum to learn about gun speakers from other organizations have the facts to help us back them control and form a knowledgeable to provide its members with a up." I can't help it. Hate and it's really great. Joking aside, it's an excellent is All. balanced and educated view of the Breaking Things is my favorite opinion on it. "The proper steps have been by DANA BUON1CONTI One of the most fresh songs on In case you missed it, that last song. •'••'.••-., issues. "We have 300 signatures on the The NRA club founders said the the record is called "When You sentence rhymed. And if you like excellent songs, popcore record. "The club will offer field trips to followed, and there are no real club offers its members the chance So I have nothing to review this If you don't know what popcore petition, and approximately 40 of hang-ups,so this club should be Gonna Learn (Digeridoo)," and I Bad Religion's lead singer, Greg you might want to hear it the FBI, Secret Service, and even The club will be debating con­ them are members," said Ortix. to make their own decisions on the week. mean that in the most freshest way Graffin, has a PhD in something, sometime. is, it's not something you eat at the to the shooting range for those that troversial issues, not only internal­ chartered within the next couple of gun control debates, and you do And so I don't really have movies, but music that is a com­ weeks," Ortiz said. possible. but I can't remember what it is. Even though The Posies' want to do:that," said Kirell A. ly, but plans to hold debates with Director of Student Activities, not need to own a gun to join. anything important to say- no wit­ In case I forgot to mention it, it's I think it's in zoology, but don't Frosting On The Beater, has been bination of pop and hardcore. Lakhman, a senior and founder of some other clubs on campus such Bob Lynch, said that the preposed ty prose and no revelatory insight fresh. quote me on that. around for a while, it's one of my "Shreen," "Right," and the club. as the Criminal Justice Society. club is at the beginning of the Licari and Lynch both stated The club founders said they are about the meaning of life. Moving right along, there's a So, as well as being a pretty recent favorites. "'Cause" are all songs that have charter process. Ortiz and that they are treating the NRA club looking for people with positive That doesn't mean I don't have band called Flop. smart band, they rock. Every song on it is a hit, but I one word for a title, v "But the club is looking to be According to Vice-president of Lakhman still must meet with no different from any other and negative opinions of the NRA an excuse to tell you about all of Their record is called Whenever Eddie Vedder sings harmonies like "Solar Sister," "Flavor Of They are also the best songs on very educational," Lakhman clubs, Antonella Licari, a new club Lynch and Licari, present the club organization. and other gun related issues. the stuff I've been wanting to tell You're Ready, and it features such on the record, too. The Month," and "Coming Right the record that have one word for you about for a long time and stellar songs as "A. Wylie" and Incidentally, last week I heard he Along" the best. a title- not that the songs on the haven't told you because I've been "The Great Valediction." was missing. The Posies are awesome because record with more than one word putting it off. Even though they're from Seat­ (Don't believe that last sentence- they mix catchy hooks with lots of for a title are bad, because those Snowy, snowy night Feb. 14 will include So here it is, so here it is, so here tle, they're not grunge. I was only fooling.) sweet harmonies. three songs are equally as en­ it is. They're more like hard rock. The Samples' new record is call­ Frosting On The Beater is a killer joyable, just that "Shreen," We begin with a band called "Right," and "'Cause" are better. And they're kind of zesty, but ed The Last Drag, and it's pretty title, too. Jamiroquai, and their record call­ Plain and simple, I love All. flowers, candy, music not like the soap, so that's cool. mellow, but pretty good, just the And as it suggests, the band is ed Emergency On Planet Earth. Bad Religion has been around same. Well, I think I've confused you will sell roses on Monday, Feb. 14. They sound like a really bad '70s like frosting, except that even if for a long time, and they're a The best song on The Last Drag you have too much of it) you don't enough for now. by CYLINDA RICKERT Still not enough? funk band with Stevie Wonder on smokin' hardcore band. is called "Taxi." Next week, I'll be a bit more "Balloons go really well with vocals, except for some reason I get that sick feeling in your Staff Writer Actually, I don't know if they stomach like when you eat too coherent, and hopefully I'll have flowers," said Kevin Stillmam, like them. It's four minutes and 31 seconds found some other adjectives smoke, but they sound like they do. long. much frosting. Ah, Valentine's Day...love* president of the Marist Singers. "It Actually, I hate to admit that I Their latest record is Recipe For besides great, excellent, and romance, hearts, poetry, that really bowls a girl over when you like them, but I do. Anyway, go out arid buy it, 'cause it tastes terrific. terrific. special someone, and, don't run up to her with a dozen And last, but certainly not least, Until then, keep your pants on. forget—gifts. balloons." Don't panic. Finding a gift this The Singers will be selling red, Hanks and Washington year will be easy. heart-shaped, mylar balloons for Several Marist clubs are sponsor­ $2 each on Fri., Feb. 11 and Mon., ing fundraisers to make gift-giving Feb. 14 at tables in both Donnelly ..romantic and painless. and Campus Center. shine in 'Philadelphia' "YOU CAN BE A ^-

•£""$%/%?$* Support recycling ipi m$*t 3/ •:f-lA •v m THE CIRCLE Editor: ing program. about recycling. \; I Recycling, we have it, everyone The committee cannot find' As of now, posters have been MARIST COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 else is doing it. enough students willing to support torn down and bins are missing. of a^ba^fridd'gro^ should;all do. is dig So what's the problem? the program by spending an hour The college cannot afford to Uki;tKat^f^|^?<'4^^i-;^*sX'-'""'''''' -\lj^u!^our*cou&es,~we5.re; bound When the Marist College Recycl­ each week recording data. replace every poster and bin. •Slj'ni talking "about Califprhia and,, tojfind £ Lego oY two", -and send THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER ing Committee formed, they On top of this it seems the rest The fact is Marist has the poten­ the little townsjif normalcy within';' :;those out, tothem.^./f. ,,,,-;.,: V S J. Richard, editor thought that they were doing a of the student body residing on tial of having one of the best recycl­ such"?:as',IJos^Angeles.;and;.San \ ;-And;since w-v.iV "\y,&;, ;.'.:'//-J:-' ''.'. California; let's shift our attention Ted Holmlund, sports editor campus is not willing to recycle dent body. properly. campus. ;Hi^ntlf5jn'ey"'h9d'-/:^:':jMrUi-' "/to/v everybody's C - favorite Cari Oleskewicz, managing editor But this is not possible without quake^a,t^rribieeaxth'quake,'butV"; guy/girl/cat T Michael Jackson. ; They believed that they ac­ Items are being placed often ; : ; // Matt Martin,/ea/Hre editor counted for every problem they unclean into the wrong bins con­ student support. what^n'e^?,--H; . ;C'X^c''-^ -? '/-Why,"'are' people -so.surprised' could run into. taminating everything in there. Please help the program by Vy.What'i'the .surprise and terror': .about these charges? Julie Martin, senior editor Andrew Holmlund, associate editor They didn't believe that theytt When recyclable items, such as reading the posters and taking an CauTorriia?/,- YOU LIVE, ON A Themanhas got an amusement 1 Krlstina Wells, associate editor Dana Buoniconti, columns editor ever have this problem, after all it paper products, was started each extra minute to recycle properly. ftwwiyjy^ ^ v,* '•; .'''•'.-•par k called Neverlarid Ranch in his backyard-:' -' - _,-J. ' . " Justin Seremet, assistant editor Meredith Kennedy, associate editor was the students who said we need residence area had instructional Or help by spending an hour a v*These'things! tend/to happen a program. posters and bins. week working with the recycling when yquyLIVEON AFAULXj; '. What's this'about?.'•' Teri Stewart, editorial page editor Kirell A. Lakhman, assistant editor committee. /-This, would be like a, child It appears that there is a serious As well, the resident assistants Yduknb# moving there that one ; James Hocking, distribution manager Jennifer Ponzlni, advertising manager : lack of interest in the whole recycl­ were supposed to inform their areas If students are not willing to help day California is going to be just mblester'sdream! , , this program it will fail. a really elaborate boat floating iri" Fm thinking it works a lot,bet- Dennis Glides, faculty adviser If you are interested in helping the/Pacific ;yet: you'want to-live., ter than, "Hey the recycling program call me at th'ere'-'anyway;. >-~-;C '• v.". - V - ""dy??\* '.'.'-' :' PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY ext. 4145. You"should expect;these things Look, I'm not saying he's guilty Predictions Kevin Smith, junior to, happen because -YOU LIVE but let's just say a Michael Jackson Editor: two - myself, year three - also ON.AFA0LTf ;: Daycare Center probably wouldn't I have a few things that I would myself, i It's Jike. a couple moving to be a profitable venture;. Here's the real deal like to share with the readers of this This year he placed a weak fifth Alaska and the. wife saying, \NoW'let's shift to politics and fine paper. (put of eight). Sour grapes "Damn, it's really cold up here.. talk about Clinton. More and more today, we find we are try­ ,- One year ago, Student Body President Specifically, the choice of sports My problem: How come the You'd."think these igloos .would The' Clinton administration Up in Arms Kent Rinehart campaigned on the issue of Editor: unveiled a "clean water plan that ing to correct ouselves when talking about editor. sports editor does not make it in the come with heat. Oh well, I guess I In response to last weeks letter other races, cultures and gender. getting condoms on campus. Where are . Now, do not get me wrong, I like top three? . t won't get to wear any of those would eliminate chlorine and make to the editor by former Student The National Rifle Association is one of the most powerful lobbyist organizations There are many sports teams, professional they? him and he writes fairly well, but How can the readers look up to swimsuits I bought honey.*' our water more safe. and collegiate whose names are "politicaly And six months ago, after a rape on cam­ his sports knowledge might be him when he cannot even perform Body President Nella Licari, I wish , California should just stop Wow, isn't it funny how con­ in America. •-..•'... J to voice my resentment pertaining And now, supporters of this interest group propose to make it a part of Marist's culture. incorrect." pus, Kent formed the Sexual Awareness lacking. such a simple task. building things with concrete and cerned he is about the safety of our For example, the Warriors, Redskins, and Committee, otherwise known as the "Con­ One more thing, he is also my Just to be fair, I also picked the to one of the "problems" she ad­ steel. water yet with NAFTA we were go­ The efforts of students and faculty to peacefully assemble and coordinate clubs should dresses in her campaign advice list. never be abridged. One has a right to associate with any person or any group that one the Seminoles but the list could go on. dom Committee." roommate. Bills to win. Bring back something I miss - ing to start manufacturing in - You can no longer-say the Cowboys and I'm not exactly sure where that commit­ In our house, we conduct week­ By the way, when will we see a Namely sabotaging her Legos, v..'-- MEXICO! . chooses. campaign. If the Marist NRA goes through the correct channels and has the student interest, Indians. However, you can say cowpersons tee has faded away to, but luckily, at least ly football picks. new picture of him?. • That way when the city crumbles A place that isn't exactly going and Native Americans. for Kent, the debate evidently has faded This year marks the third year of Maybe none at all. (Yeah) Nella has repeatedly accused you can rebuild easily and you can to bottle their water and give Per- then a school-sponsored, SGA-sanctioned club it should become. people of influencing voters, tear­ But do not be fooled. Give me a break. away with the committee. (If only it was as this tradition. One last word...Readers, please get the younger generation involv­ rier a run for their money. Please do not get me wrong, I am not a easy to form a club as it is to form one of Here are the key statistics: Year forgive him. ing down campaign posters, and ed and in the work force. The only running would pro­ Founders of this organization may tell you that both sides will be represented in this basically having the election stolen club; that gun control will also be discussed, and groups which oppose the NRA will racist, I do not put down other cultures or these "committees" though.) one winner - Ted Holmlund, year John V. Melzner, senior I think they'd rather be out there bably be to the bathroom. the people in them, but come on, where do Ask the average Marist student what Kent from right under her feet. building the city then being in Could it be that the giant 'suck­ also be given a voice. Nella went as far as to protest the Maybe. we draw the line? .'. ~ '.-.'' .- Rinehart has done over the past year and I'd ed not once, but three times to school. ing' sound Perot said we would When we use a word to make a point, venture to guess many students would ask, communicate with SGA. election in which she could find no It's so bad in California schools hear if NAFTA passed wasn't the However, anyone who has ever visited the NRA or read their literature or met with evidence to support her false their lobbyists (they prefer to be called 'educators'), know that this is one of the most there should not be a problem, but when we "Kent who?" | Deserved it The SGA allegations were based that in gym they don't even need jobs going to Mexico, but the use it to hurt someone or degrade a person My point? What is the job of student body on student complaints, and they allegations. a ball for dodgeball anymore - they workers gagging at the water uncompromising organizations in the American political and social system. Editor: The truth is Nella lost outright This is an organization which would prefer to ami everyone rather than no one. or culture, this is when the line needs to be president? And more importantly, what will have a responsibility to act on those just dodge ceiling pieces. cooler? drawn. the three candidates running for student In response to your "we're concerns. to a better opponent, namely Kent . And in the news all I hear about When Clinton was told about the This is an organization which believes that we have a constitutional right to purchase, •back" campaign, I would like to Rinehart. own, and yes, use, items such as the popular cop-killer bullets. 1 thought it might be interesting to take body president promise to do this year? It was not "pick on The Circle" is all of the movie stars who lost danger of the water and then ask­ Perhaps they will promise, to appease me, express my opinion about The Cir­ week. > I had a chance to work freshman ed if he ever tried it he said, "I tried Surely this will solve our crime problem. It makes sense - more guns will obviously a look at some of the new "politically cor­ cle's suspension. their homes. rect" terms. to find alternative funding for The Circle. I have no personal hatred for orientation with Nella this past There are hundreds of regular it once,.but never swallowed." result in less violence. You deserved it. summer and hold no personal The NRA is also a business, let's not forget. According to the association, in recent Jncorrect term in 0 and politically correct (Although no one has called me with a plan The Circle, but the belief that this people who lost their homes but . And let's not forget the Buffallo after I asked for one last week - I'm offer­ The Circle is or was a club. is a freedom of speech issue is gripe. months, it has been adding 1500 new members per day, bringing membership;tp about term will follow3 who does the media decide to Bills. ing an endorsement here.) Therefore, you must follow your ridiculous. I feel Kent has done an outstan­ It seems that Thurman Thomas 3.3 million today. That's a lot of people. A lot ofpeople paying a lot ofMembership by-laws just like any other club at dues'and fees. "•'''"' " ; v- --• ""';'*.'• "' ••' -.-,--•'•.•. .--. • If you feel your first amendment ding job this past tenA'aha^wisn'the 'ancf therelare~^was 'upseK-becausc-heihadsa ideal Marist. rights have been violated, then you new president luck. all of these little coin boxes for ear with Reebok to do a live commer­ And what do they get for their money? Being a print publication does r A certain satisfaction, perhaps, in knowing that slick, highly-paid lobbyists are pro­ better look at what caused your In regard to Nella's letter, I feel thquake-relief donations. cial during the game, but after he not give you any special rights. suspension. that she has some growing up to Sorry, when the image in my fumbled twice they gave it to Em- tecting their rights to own any type of firearm and ammunition they choose. What did you expect the Student Not only that. They are also paving for the fight against gun control such as the dreaded I feel no unjust action was taken. do, she should learn a little bit of head is of Cher, Madonna, or War­ mitt Smith. Government Association to do? Romancers Saraceno, sophomore professionalism and become a bet­ ren Beatty losing their house - I'm But not to worry, rumor has it waiting period. She said You were warned and were ask- ter loser. The NRA feeds the American public fear. We do not need it. Americans are already He said not feeling too bad. that Nestle is trying to contact terrified of the crime and violence in our cities and neighborhoods. The NRA is telling Nobody gets what they want all I don't think I'm going to give , Thurman for an endorsement for us that the only way to combat it is to be prepared to shoot. the time. a quarter. ' their Butterfingers bar. . The NRA has almost convinced the public that the only way to be safe is to own a Generosity needed Daniel Veltri, junior As a matter of fact I.don't even .; Frank La Perch is The Circle's humor columnist. gun, and possibly use it. Editor: This divisive, emotional position only makes the problems worse. It perpetuates the The Senior Class Gift Program goals. fear; it encourages the paranoia. 1. (Blacks) African Americans Maybe they'll try again on the condom will be underway during the spring We appreciate your generosity in Of course, this is much easier than really addressing the issues of crime and violence 2. (Hispanic) Latino Americans issue. Or maybe they and the students have semester of 1994. advance, and look forward to your Speaker disputes editorial in our society. In traditional American fashion, we do not want to look at the com­ just given up on that one. We're hoping that the" class of contribution. Editor: plicated, the ugly, the scary, the reasons why. We want to believe that there is a quicker, 3. (foreign countries) countries outside the I don't see how condoms on campus could U.S. '94 will be the first to present a If interested in joining the fund This letter is in response to the the Senate did not have a chance has a right to call a club in for a easier method. possibly hurt. Condoms are passed out at class gift at graduation. raising committee, please contact editorial printed in The Circle last It is much easier to arm the public than to disarm the criminals. 4. (physically handicapped) physically to meet to reverse this because of meeting. (The Circle's by-laws state junior high schools around the country. Hav­ Our goal is $1994 to fund a book Alumni Affairs at ext. 3483 or week. ' final exams. that they will follow all SGA direc­ It is much easier to add police officers to the streets and impose harsher penalties challenged ing them at a college isn't that radical of an scholarship for upperclassmen who Pamela Clinton at ext.4841. S.J. Richard, you just do not get than it is to understand %vhy crimes are committed, and how to stop the patterns that Richard would like to make tives.) 5. (congressmen) congressperson idea. meet criteria for financial . The first committee meeting is it, do you? everyone think that SGA tried to many people, especially juveniles, seem to fall into. The candidates will have at least a few new scheduled for Tuesday, Feb! 22, I think it's time for Richard and 6. (policemen) policeperson assistance. The Circle was not placed on dictate The Circle's editorial policy. The Circle to admit they too made It is much easier to seek vengeance rather than rehabilitation. areas of debate. This is our opportunity as a class 1994 at 9:30 p.m. in the Campus Violence has been a part of our society since it was settled. Why are people taking probation, later to have its funds This is simply not true, and the some mistakes and that this whole 7. (mentally handicapped) mentally There is the whole guest-pass issue and of to make a tangible contribution to Center. frozen, for anything it chose to Senate made this point explicit in notice now? Perhaps because it is permeating the suburbs, the schools, the commuter course the on-going construction that will Pamela Clinton, senior thing would have been avoided if challenged Marist College by helping future print, chose not to print, or the way our initial letter, and also during they attended a meeting with us. trains. probably make housing a mess again in students realize their educational Senior Class Gift Chair in which anything in particular You see, people can tolerate the violence and the gun battles if it is contained to where 8. (homosexual) sexually challenged the meeting that Dean Cox called September. refusing to comply with a back in December. But, they chose not to and the they believe it belongs. It seems unlikely, though, that the student legitimate student government Senate was forced to treat them like Even at Marist, we have a freedom to speak and to express ourselves and to associate. 9. (taU) upwardly challenged The meeting that we did have in body president could have much of an af­ association directive. December was not very productive any other club on campus, or risk Therefore, a chapter of the NRA has a right to be on this campus. 10. (short) downwardly challenged fect on construction time constraints. But, losing credibility. But when they tell you that the "other side?' will be represented, be skeptical, and ATTENTION All Richard and The Circle had in my opinion because the original These are just a few and to figure out how I'm sure they'll try. to do was come to a meeting, listen complaints were not addressed and hold them to that promise. The national organization would not give its name to a group And, like every year, there's always the old I've been criticized-for not fully which even mentioned gun control in a positive sense. to make a non-political word correct, add the to the Senate present certain stu­ no real discussion on alternative understanding journalism, and word person to those words ending in men library issue. But, again, I doubt the student ACCOUNTING MAJORS dent complaints and criticisms, and status for The Circle occurred. body president has the power to convince the there is some merit to this and replace the word disabled or handicap­ then go on their way and continue But one thing that did happen assertion. ped with challenged and you have been suc­ Board of Trustees where to spend our big tui­ IBM will be at Marist College in LT212 on to print as they saw fit. was each side explained their ra­ cessful. tion bucks. Friday, February 25,1994 to interview students The Senate's only hope was that tionale for taking the actions each But one thing I do know is that This year, we have three new candidates The Circle would take these into did. a free press, or free society for that My mother is a state representative in New that will try to define the job of student body for Accounting internships/co-ops. These are consideration and act on them. I have said over and over that the matter, does not exist if there is no Hampshire. president: Nick Capuano, Matt Gillis, and But the meeting never happened. Senate made some mistakes and free exchange of ideas. Editor's Notebook Anthony Mignone. paid positions and will last from June-Decem­ She just recently voted on a bill to change Why? Because The Circle would things could have been handled The Circle denied the Student Next week these three candidates will be not let it happen. differently. the the State Constitution to a non-gender participating in a debate on the first-ever live ber 1994. Senate from expressing legitimate by TED HOLMLUND form. In addition, The Circle was not For instance, the first letter sent ideas in an open forum. broadcast at Marist College on Marist Col­ suspended as the editorial states. to The Circle concerning this issue WTZA, a local television station, did a story last Thursday on The Circle's return to publication. The bill was defeated and rightfully so. lege Television. Students must bring their resumes to the Field No action was ever taken - or should have had a softer tone so As a result, the students can on­ It made sense to that this story was covered. It was newsworthy because it is the station's job If you have any questions you'd like even considered - against their members of The Circle would not ly wonder if Richard practices what to report on local news events. The only reason that I can see for such a answered during the debate, don't hesitate Experience Office by Friday, February 11,1994 charter. have felt threatened. she preaches. The story also would benefit Marist College and the administration because the newspaper was push on the "correct" thing to say is that to let me.know (ext. 4841) as I will be one back. Everything was back to "normal." Yes, The Circle is still on proba­ But none of our mistakes people feel they have to say them to get of the three moderators for the debate. in order to be considered for an interview. tion, however,,this is only because Jason LoMonaco, senate speaker Although some may disagree, a lot has changed after this incident but that can be discussed at elected to office and so they won't be charg­ dismisses the fact that the Senate another time. In other news: However, according to Cari Oleskewicz, our managing editor, Ed Hines, director of public rela­ ed with racial and/or sexual harassment. It looks like health-care and welfare tions, called her up and said that Marist was a "closed campus" and that any outside media had Be aware of what you may or maynot say. reform will have to take a back seat to For more information contact: The Circle's Production to go through his office to talk to students. violence and crime this week. How to reach us: Then he also told her that he thought he had worked this all out with WTZA earlier and it was It is becoming more important to Several news magazines are leading with • Mondays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule: settled. recognize what is happening in our society crime stories this week and it's all over the It is safe to say that he was upset that the story was covered. as far as new terms, meanings of those terms Desmond Murray February 17 April 14 television and newspapers everyday. • E-Mail: LT 211.HZAL If this is a closed campus, then how come certain messages can be broadcast outside this school and who they refer to. Solutions? Stop the flow of guns and stress Assistant Director of Field Experience February 24 April 21 and others cannot? rehabilitation before life in prison. How come Hines thought he could control WTZA's news coverage? Scott Sullens is one of The Circle's Interesting. Caroline Jonah is one of The Circle's Donnelly Hall 226 • Phone Mail: X2429 March 3 April 28 political columnists. political columnists. 575-3543 NO LETTERS AFTER 5 PM ON FRIDAYS March 24 May 5 THE CiRcLi; FEBRUARY io, 1994 THE CIRCLE, FEBRUARY 10,1994 African-American read-in day Aquamen Annual Marist tournament leers skate past fall to . accents Black History Month lace Univ., 10-0 St. John's worked together with the Mid Hud­ young and old that continually hosts debate over weekend ^JENNIFER FORDE Senior center Doug Closinski by JER\ L. STEWART son chapter of the National Black makes the event "a success. Last "It shows that they still have an Zn JIM DERIVAN Staff Writer Child Development Institute year the goal of the program was by PATRICIA scored his second goal of the game Staff Writer (BCDI) to put together the to increase awareness by involving interest in the program," said Pam Staff Writer . with 3:59 left in the period to give SMITH-POMALES Clinton, a senior and varsity Marist a 6-0 lead. The men's swimming and diving Bring a book, a love of history, Read-In. 200,000 participants in the Read- The Marist hockey club improv­ and a lot of enthusiasm. Staff Writer debater from Marist. "It's like a Lloyd wasted no time scoring in team fell to St. John's University Renee Boyd, director of the In. "We reached 250,000," said mini-reunion." ed its record to 10-8-1 by defeating This was the policy Sunday when Marist STEP and C-Step pro- Mann; "This year's goal is to get the final session by earning his 134-104 dropping its record to 6-4 Pace University in a laugher, 10-0, fourth tally of the contest at :37 overall. Marist recognized National African 400,000 people to participate." Last weekend the Marist Debate 'The teams involved in the tour­ at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center American Read-In Day. The pro­ The Read-In also tested the seconds. Despite the loss, this marks the Team hosted the ninth annual nament all addressed a current last Saturday. The goal was assisted by the eighth straight year the team has gram, which was created to in­ i$lack parents are so con­ knowledge of the participants with "Red Fox Classic" debate topic assigned at the beginning of The Red Foxes now stand at crease awareness of Black history, a game of Family Feud. The ques­ tournament. tandem of Corriveau and Frost. finished its dual meet season with cerned with moving their the semester. This semester the 8-2-1 in the Hudson Division of the Junior, right-wing Pat Cullen a winning record. is held every year in many locations tions were about Black history topic involved the issue of military Metropolitan. Conference. across the country simultaneously. families to better neighbor­ and gave students like Kenya Winning the tournament was closed out Marist's scoring spree According to head coach Larry intervention in the post-Cold War Senior right-wing John Lloyd off assists from Rick Monte and Van Wagner, accomplishing this "Black parents are so concern­ hoods, but it's important that Thomas and Tavonna. Cherry a West Point in the varsity division world. sparked the Red Fox attack with. ed with moving their families into chance to show what they have and The American University in Tom Fitzgerald at the 6:01 mark. feat was not the teams main goal. we don 'tforget where we come four goals and one assist. Walsh said his team was stronger "Our primary objectives are better neighborhoods, but it's im­ learned. the novice division. The top As host of the tournament, Lloyd said he attributed the portant that we don't forget where from." ^ Both girls are fifth graders at speaker awards in both divisions Marist competed in preliminary than Pace both mentally and always geared to the Metropolitan team's triumph to both fine pass­ physically. Conference Championships," Van we came from," said Carolyn Warren Academy and agreed were won by debaters from Cornell rounds, but did not compete in ing and to a new stick. Jones, an employee of Upward - Carolyn Jones that the Read-In is a great idea. University. final rounds. Customarily, the ' 'We were just a better team than Wagner said. "It is that one single "My linemates Todd (Corriveau) they .were," he said. competition that reflects the suc­ Bound, located in the Mid-Hudson "It's interesting that we kids get a hosting team does not win their and Jeff Frost passed the puck real­ Business Park. grams, helped bring the Read-In to chance to discuss our history with "The tournament went brilliant­ own tournament. For Marist, this According to Walsh, his club cesses of the entire season." ly well," Lloyd said. "I got a new looked lackluster early on in the Co-captain Brett Arnold agreed At Sunday's Read-In, which the attention of Marist students. adults," said Thomas. ly," said David Grassmick, direc­ weekend provided practice for up­ stick. I guess that helped me out." took place in the new Performing "The Read-In attracts people The Read-In is always held on tor of the Marist Debate Team. coming tournaments this semester. game. with Van Wagner. Head coach Kevin Walsh said he "We came out flat. We were not "I think it's important to the Arts .Center, men, women and from one to 100," said.Boyd as she the first Sunday of Black History "People came to the Marist debate believed Lloyd's contributions were students of all ages gathered to bounced one year old Kebreht Month, and is observed by the tournament because it's probably This semester the Marist team mentally prepared," Walsh said. team, but that's not our overall key to the win. "We had three goals in the first, goal," the junior said. "We use the share their knowledge and learn Walker on her knee. schools on the following Monday^ the best run tournament in the Nor­ will travel to Cornell, Louisiana, "John Lloyd was definitely the from one another.. Linda Melton Mann, principal . However, the Read-In only hap­ theast in the spring." and Syracuse among other schools. but we had other opportunities that meets as a learning experience for key for us," Walsh said. "He had we did not capitalize on, but we championships." This is the first year that Marist of Warren Academy of Science and pens once a year, while the Mid The national tournament will take four goals, two of which were has hosted the event. State- fund­ Technology, located at 283 Man­ Hudson chapter of the BCDI The Marist tournament had 10 place next month. became focused." Van Wagner commented that the short-handed, and an assist." LLoyd said he believed the purpose of the dual meet schedule ed programs like the Liberty Part­ sion St., remembers past Read-Ins: works year-round to help black schools attending this year, in­ Lloyd collected Marist's first nerships Program, the Science and "We once had an older woman students with their studies. cluding one team from Northern Il­ Last month, Marist debaters defense played aggressively. was to make the season before competed at the national level at score by connecting on a short- championships as competitive as Technology Entry Program who brought books from slavery It is for the children arid,their linois University. Also attending handed goal off an assist from Cor­ "On defense, we had a good (STEP), and the Collegiate Science times." families that the BCDI is trying to this year were several alumni of the Kansas State. game," Lloyd said. "The defense possible. riveau, a sophomore left-wing. got the puck up ice and didn't "I think the simple fact that the and Technology Program (C-Step) It is this interaction between attract more volunteers, say Marist debate team acting as Lloyd's next goal was his second \ organizers of the event. judges. "The whole semester prepares panic." men's program has not had a los­ you for the national tournament short-handed goal of the game, Junior goalie Brad Kamp said ing season in eight years simply ex­ held in March," said Marist Debate unassisted, at 8:43 of the first the only Red Fox flaw was its lack emplifies how successful this par­ Grassmick said that Marist period. Marist player chases down the puck in a recent game. The TKE alumni like to support the Team Captain James Hocking." of concentration. Red Foxes' record is currently 10-8-1. ticular athletic program has been at ...continued from page 1 program. The national tournament is the best Junior left-wing Noel Smith in­ "We are a more talented team, Marist College for nearly a much like slavery. Out of respect of the BSU and creased the lead to 3-0, at 12:40 of for TKE but that it will and last one of the year." but we didn't have a great game," clearing out in front of the crease," Marist will face-off next on decade," he added. In 1991, the BSU expressed their other organizations that opposed the first period with a power play Kamp said: "It is hard to get men­ he said. "The shots they did have Junior Doug Jelen swam the benefit campus life as a whole. objections to the College Activites the event, College Activities goal, assisted by freshman forward Saturday night at the Mid-Hudson The "Meet Market" of '91 caus­ tally prepared when you know your were broken up by the defensemen Civic Center against Farmingdale, 'Iron Man' event against St. Johns, office and were determined to to cancelled the "Meet Market" Bobby Perssons and Frost. going to beat a team 10-0." and put in the corners." according' to Van Wagner, who ed a surge of controversy from the have the "Market" cancelled because of its offensive undertones. It was then Lloyd again, who who is in second place in the Island student body as well as different Kamp also said the defense did The Red Foxes out-shot Pace uses this phrase to describe swim­ forever as a fund raising event. This is the first major fundraiser notched a hat trick at 7:03 of the Division of the Metropolitan clubs. Members of TKE felt that the" YEARBOOKS come up big. University by a whopping 38-6 Conference. ming the 1000-yard freestyle, for TKE since 1991and will have a second period. It was assisted by ' 'The defense did a good job of 200-yard butterfly and the 500-yard The BSU felt the event was too event should be simply moved to a few additions. Corriveau and Frost. margin. reminiscent of slavery, feeling that new date and that they needed the freestyle events in one meet. The event will also include a per­ "Doug swam the best he has people bidding-on others on stage event because it was a successful formance by the college comedy made it seem like a human auction, fundraiser. ONSALENOW every done in all three events com­ group, the HuMarists, as well as Former Red Fox stars glad to return home bined for the three years he has two local bands from Marist.. of a gym (Marian Hall)", tne Tournament in 1986. The men's game featured two been at Marist College," Van "We want to be responsible for by GERARD CARNEY former head coach said. "They "We were ahead at halftime and Marist members from the class of Wagner said. "Doug has displayed having...the largest fundraiser on 11AM* 5PM '..r-: Staff Writer were a good bunch of kids, the best into the third quarter wherf Rik 1964, Fred Wiess and Bob Van the highest work ethic of all our campus," said Lahoz. ."We are kind to coach because they knew Smits fouled out, and we lost con­ Aernum. •..continued from page 1 drivers," Campilii said. Former Red Fox basketball team members." forced to compromise with the nothings" trol," Norman said. "Our kids "I've been to the last six of these Jelen placed second in the 1000 drivers now approved and that the . According to Williams, the pro­ school." players returned to the hardwoods program is still looking for more The games brought back Marist played well over their heads." alumni games. They are loads of free and 500 free and third in the gram is back in action. of the McCann Center last Satur­ standouts: Steve Patemo ('91), Bill Norman also said he remembers fun," said Van Aernum, who drivers. "Right now we're in the process TUES. 'FEB'15 DYSON day to rekindle their glory days of 200 fly. Dewinne ('81), and Ursula Winter some of the best players" to ever finished with six points. Juniors Ron Gagne and Matt Campilii commented that the of regaining a good;image," he collegiate competition. said. "This semester we havepeo- ('85), the women's all time leading come out of the program. More recent names included Bluestein placed first and second in problem was a break down in com- ' For some, the aggression was scorer. "Obviously Smits, but also assistant men's basketball coach municatiori and no longer exists. ple going to Astor Head Start, Our WED. FEE 16 DONNELLY still evident, but for others, the fire the 200-yard breaststroke notching Lady of Mt. Carmel School, Dut- LSAT "We always get a great response perhaps the best pure shooter was George Siegrest ('91) and Fred In­ their seasonal best times. "The insurance carrier is willing to seemed to be long gone. of players to come back. They love Steve Eggink ('84). I remember I gles ('93). verify the driving records of the chess County BiO.C.E.S and the The Marist alumni basketball Although his team lost its last Hyde Park Nursing Home to it," said JoAnn Wohlfahrt, direc­ would bet a buck anywhere in three Ingles, who finished the contest dual meet of the season, Van students as long as the college is THURS. FEE 17 CAMPUS game was not about points, re­ tor of the alumni relations office. point range, and tell him to hit one with 20 points and is currently volunteer." bounds nor assists, it was about Wagner was pleased with the willing to stand behind the GMAT "This is the second annual from the spot," Norman said. "He working in New York's financial team's performance. CENTER coming home. women's game, and the men's nearly wiped me out." district for the firm Herzog, Heine, There were some alumni who "I think we're right where we game has been going on for quite Coiricidently, Eggink, now a Geduld, said he misses the want to be at this point and time * were members of the Class of 1962, some time." coach at Saugerties High School, camraderie and competition. FITNESS Marist's inaugural basketball going into the Metropolitan Con­ GRE 7 Bob Norman, the associate pro­ had a game-high 23 points. Led by coach Strba, the Red ference meet," he said. ...continued from page 1 DON'T BE LEFT OUT!!! season. One player even came as fessor of communications, said the The.women's game saw such fan team consisting of Siegrest, Eg­ "I he fitness center is available to far as Sacramento, Ca. to partake In diving action, freshman students only. Students who want COST: 554.00. CASH OR CHECK ACCEPTED game has been a tradition. favorites .as Ruth Halley ('91), gink, and Bobby Reasbeck ('91) Grove Rasmusson finished third in a treadmill and an aerobics room, in the day's festivities. "We always do get a big turn Mary.O'Brien ('91), and Michele defeated the White team, 88-80. Apuzzo said, adding that there is to use the equipment must go The game brought back the.first the one-meter dive qualifying for through a mandatory orientation MCAT out," Norman said. Michael ('88): Charlene Fields ('93) The White team was lead by In­ the Eastern Collegiate Athletic still room for future expansion. basketball coach in school history, program. "It is great to get a chance to see appeared not to have lost any of gles, Tim Murphy ('87) and Pater- Conference championships. The long-awaited fitness center George Strba, who guided the 1962 these kids again." her shooting form as she scored 17 no, who delighted the crowd with is part of the major reconstruction The orientation program is run team toa 6:5 record. Fellow freshman Brian Leddy by a newly trained student staff. Norman added that he had many points. five three pointers. also placed second in the three- being done on the Campus Center. Preparation for Strba, a Poughkeepsie resident, fond memories during his 33 years Players also included Jennifer Other highlights included a third " It is part of the long-range plan The purpose of the program is to said he vividly remembers his meter dive. familiarize students with the equip­ associated with Marist basketball. O'Neill ('91), whose baseline quarter power slam dunk by 7'0" The team will compete in the to provide more opportunities for upcoming exams: coaching days at Marist. The greatest game Norman an­ jumper lifted the white team to a Sacramento native, John Donovan the students and to serve their ment so they know how to use it "We had red shirts, no scholar­ Metropolitan Conference Cham­ properly. nounced was against Georgia Tech 45-44 victory, and Nancy ('84). pionships on Feb. 17, 18 and 19. health and fitness -needs," said ships to give, and played in a box in the.first round of the NCAA Holbrook ('91) among others. Assistant Dean of Activities and "Eight of us (who make up the Housing Steve Sansola. student staff) were trained by a MCAT begins 2/26 According to at least one stu­ professional who came in here and Intramurals WBALL MBALL dent, the new center's location showed us how to use the equip­ continued from page 8 ...continued from page 8 ment," Apuzzo said. GRE begins 4/21 makes.it more convenient than The winter intramural sports "1 was really pleased with our ef­ forcing a wild 25-footer that was trekking to McCann for a workout. The room will be staffed by the LSAT begins 4/30 programs are now underway. fort," the eighth-year head coach well off the mark. "It doesn't have a lot of equip­ specially trained students during all The men's basketball program said. "I thought we played hard in Buchanan said this was not his ment in it, but it is in a good loca­ the hours that it is open, she said. has two leagues: Monday and the second half. Our defense won best performance. Aerobics classes will be held MCTV tion and it's open seven days a Smart people read the fineprin t Smart Wednesday. Each league has 12 it with the 2-2-1 (press)." "I didn't think I was playing and . week," said junior Jason Letendre. regularly in the aerobics room, well," he said. "I tried to get on Apuzzo said. people want small classes (fewer than 15 teams. The first games will start on Carroll said the win could not Student Government Association students), 4 proctored diagnostic exami­ Feb. 7. have come at a better time. the boards and just kept playing PRESENT nations, free extra help with the instructor, The women's basketball team hard." A DEBATE BETWEEN THE and excellent score improvments. will play on Tuesday and Thursday "I'm getting sick of losing," she Marist broke a 61-61 deadlock, MCTV'S Smart people prepare with us. nights if enough teams sign up. said. "We got to get to that .500 outscoring the Flash 18-6 to get the CANDIDATES FOR STUDENT BODY The volleyball program also has mark (in the NEC)." hard earned win. "One-on-One with THE Mi'ltild'M two 12-team leagues. The leagues Last Thursday, the Red Foxes The Red Foxes will try to get PRESIDENT will be played on Tuesday and were stopped at home by St. Fran­ over the .500 mark again when they Jay LaScolea" PRINCETON Thursday. cis (Pa), 79-64. travel to St. Francis (NY). Live on Channel 13 And Many Other Destinations! A racquetball tournament will be REVIEW Saints 8G, Red Fotes (60) Colonials 76, Red Foxes 62 Tuesday February 15, 1994 organized once there is a complete SIENA (80) ROBERT MORRIS (76) + "Press Box" Colurno 4-100-19. Najdok 5-80-010. Lops 9-15 Walter 10-15 4-4 26. Jackson 4-6 2-210, Mayss list of participants. 4-4 22. Bomcri 2-5 2-2 8, Serafina 7-16 04 19. 4-6 3-5 11, Johnson 0-4 0-0 0, Cosby 2-31-2 5, 10:00 PM Aerobics will be featured in the Butst 3-5 0-0 6. Marzua 0-2 0-0 0. KoHy 3-4 0-0 6. Donnelly 4-102-214. Carney 1-21>02, Erwin 1-1 Weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on Totals 33€S6-7 SO. 2-3 5, Stuart 0-21-21. Fletcher 1-1 04) 2, Gamble Neither Princeton University nor Educational Testing new Fitness Center. A new class MARIST (60) 0-0 04 0. Totals 27-50 15-19 76. Marist Channel 12 Servte is affiliated witmh The Princeton Review called Neuromuscular Integrative Keys 3-111-1 7, Walsh 0-4 0-0 0. Donqter 6-13 MARIST (62) 2-4 14, CarroB 7-19 18,.ftesnaS *8 0-0 8, CtKXftowski O-4 0-OO, Buchanan 5-17 3313, WATCH IN YOUR ROOM Action (NIA). It combines.dance & Hauser 4-10 CHni.Heiter 0-1 0. Mete 0-1 (Ml Tomioy 3-7 4-410, Encarnacton 0-21-21, Basile OR Poughkeepsie: Tae Kwon Do which is a non­ 0, Macay 1-4 CM) 2, Horwath OO 04 0. Totals 24-71 8-20 *4 26, HiSl 2-4 0-14, Oavfe 2-5 0-2 5, Wflikert 800/ 3-5 60. 1-3 0-0 3. Totals 21-62 12-16 62. COME TO THE VIEWING ROOM IN THE A Whole New Perspective on lib City, 246 Main Mall • 485-3579 impact sport. - KatfHme score: Siena 30, Marist 28. 'Halftime scors: Robert Morris 31, Marist 29. 3-point goals: Siena • Serafino (5), Bemert (2), " 3-polnt goals: Robert Morris - Donnelly (4), More step classes are featured. Cotunto. Maris! • Carroll (4), Hauser (3), Presnall Walker (2), Erwin. Marist - Basile (6), Davis, PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Marist Sports. Wotkert * ~ 995-5565 There will be two classes on (2)- (REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED) Arlington Getty, 813 Main St. • 454-353o] Offidate: Gary Sdrtsmet (R), Patrick Musto (U). Officiate Ed Corbett (R). Steve Turner (U). Fa­ Wednesday during activities hour. A-88. bian Atessandro (IT). A-3.S76. ,___ <<; 1 think over the next six games Stat of the Week: we should be thinking toward the The women's swimming team set 10 school records enroute to winning the playoffs. Metropolitan Conference championship. — Danny Basile THE CIRCLE, SPORTS FEBRUARY IO, 1994 Swimmers win; break 10 records While Pope could not have im­ by GREG BIBB agined this kind of success three Staff Writer years ago, she said that head coach Lloyd Goldstein's effective If someone would have told recruiting job over the past four Maria Pope she was going to win years was a main factor for the pro­ a Metropolitan Swimming Cham­ gram's improvement^ pionship three years ago, she would have said they were crazy. Kerin Kozikowsky, another one After all, as a.freshman, Pope was one of just a handful of swim­ of Goldstein's freshmen sensations, mers of a weak program that seem­ also swam a solid race. ed to be bogged-down in the very water it swam in. Kozikowsky finished fourth in the 1650 freestyle and posted good The same swimmer, who three times in the 200 and 500 freestyles. years ago would have viewed a Metro crown as practically impossi­ Kozikowsky said she was excited ble, has recently accomplished the about the championship win and is unthinkable along with the rest of looking for the team's success to the swim team. continue over the next couple of •years. ' Pope and company have brought "I was really impressed with a Metro Conference swimming Stephanie's (Raider) perfor­ championship to Marist, defeating mance," she said: "I am also ex­ second-place rival Rider, 627-581. A jubilant women's swim team celebrates a victory in Metro championships at Kings Point, cited about the future of the NY this weekend. The Red Foxes won the cham­ team." pionships in impressive fashion. Marist also, received outstanding Jennifer McCauley, Danielle Goldstein said he was pleasant­ Queens College, St. Francis Col­ Marist brought home ten school performances from sophomore Digeronimo and Jan Martin led the ly surprised that the team swam so lege and Adelphi University com­ records. Pope received the;Dick •Jeanie Maguire, who placed fifth way for the Red Foxes. effectively. pleted the top five. in the 50 freestyle and first in the Krempecki Award as the most Digeronimo placed fourth in the "I felt good about the 10 records After three years of waiting, outstanding senior, and freshman 100 and 200-yard breaststroke events. 3-meter dive and second in the and was a bit surprised by the per­ Pope was finally able to enjoy a Stephanie Raider was named the 1-meter. formance of the team," he said. Metro championship. Metro Conference Rookie of the Denelle Heller also swam well "Rider swam well, but we swam Year. Martin won the 3-meter competi­ However, swimmers like Raider, for Marist, placing fourth in the tion while finishing fourth in the better." Kozikowsky, Heller, Maguire, Raider ruled the waters in the 200 and 400 individual medleys and 1-meter. McCauley, Digeronimo, Martin the 200 butterfly. ... Goldstein also said the key to the 200-yard individual medley with a McCauley won the 1-meter con­ championship win was the im­ and others will be looking to de­ winning time of 2:13154. Unfortunately for the rest of the test while finishing third in the provement of the swimmers'times fend their crown. Pope finished fourth in the conference, as the swimmers made 3-meter event. since the squad's mid-season loss to This might very well pose a 200-yard freestyle and third in the waves in the pool, the divers were Rider. Marist lost four meets all Overall, Marist took the top spot ,: threat to the Metro Conference 500 freestyle. making a splash with the judges. in each contest. year. ". next season. Struggling Cagers Red Foxes lose big, 76-62 preseason NEC firstTteam selec­ Marist was only able to cut the by TED HOLMLUND tions. Walker handily won the bat­ deficit to 8 points at 70-62 with 2:38 Sports Editor tle scoring 26 points, six above his remaining. marched over by Siena season average. Buchanan, on the Basile only wants to look toward by ANDREW HOLMLUND halves for Marist. The men's basketball team learn­ other hand, managed only 13 the future. ed an important lesson last Satur­ Staff Writer After heading into the locker points, 12 below his average total. "I think the over the next six room at halftimc, trailing 30-26, day night against the Robert Mor­ However, it was the Colonial's games we should be thinking With only seven games remain­ the pendulum completely swung in ris Colonials. sixth man Bubba Donnelly who toward the playoffs," he said. ing on the regular season, the the other direction as Siena went on . The message: If the Red Foxes hurt the Red Foxes in the end. The Colonials were able to hold women's basketball team will be a 14-4 run, five minuLes into the se­ are going to compete for the Nor­ Donnelly scored 14 points, 11 in sophomore center Alan Tomidy to looking to start some kind of win­ cond half to open a 55-42 cushion. theast Conference Championships, the second half, shooting 4-5 from 10 points. ning streak as it travels to St. Fran­ 'They are a better team than we they will have to play two halves of three-point range. ,?'..: Tomidy is still bothered by a hip cis (NY) this evening for a Nor­ are," head coach Ken Babineau good basketball. Head coach Dave Magarity said pointer injuryhesuffered against theast Conference tilt. said. "The score (was) not in­ After trailing 31-29 at the half, the team will have to play better if Fairfield University a few weeks Inconsistency has been the buzz dicative to the game." Marist (10-10, 6-6 NEC) was han­ it is to beat the top teams in the ago. word for the Red Foxes thus far as • On Saturday, the Red Foxes dily outscored 45-33 in the second, NEC, like Robert Morris. Last week, Marist scored a 79-67 Marist's latest setback occurred were victorious, defeating Robert falling to the Colonials (11-10,9-4 "We got beat by a team who I've overtime victory over the St. Fran­ against Siena, 80-60, at the Morris, 65-52, in Poughkeepsie. NEC), 76-62. said is the best team in the league," cis (Pa) Flash. McCann Center on Monday. Once again, it was Carroll who Robert Morris took control of the eighth-year coach said. "I'm Buchanan scored a game-high 32 The only bright spots for Marist led thc,way with 18 points and five the game going on an 8-0 run right disappointed, not frustrated. We points shooting 12-26 from the (6-13; 5-6 NF,C) were senior guard assists. Dengler and junior co- after the half to take a 39-29 lead. have a lot of season left." field overcoming a gaffe he made Cindy Carroll and sophomore captain and forward Lori Keys After Marist scored its first points Sophomore guard Danny Basile with :04 remaining in regulation. center Stacey Dengler. connected for 13 and 12 points, of the half, the Colonials went on tried to get the Red Foxes back in­ The senior failed to call a The co-captain recorded 18 respectively. a 15-5 spurt to clinch the victory. to the game. Basile scored 26 points timeout after he was trapped and points, while Dengler chipped in Babineau said he was pleased The battle before the game was shooting 8-20 from the field, in­ turned the ball over, but the Red with 14. . with the win. going to be between Myron Walker cluding six three pointers. Foxes' defense rose to the occasion and Izett Buchanan, both picked as It was entirely two different ...see WBALL page 7 • Despite Basile's performance, see MBALL page 7 Goldstein's squad strikes the gold M Metros Every year the women's swimm future. Metropolitan Conference's Hud­ teams should be a perfect remedy ing team gears its season toward The Red Foxes have a strong son Division. for an ailing squad that has lost performing well in the nucleus returning, which includes Statistically, the numbers are three of its last four ballgames. Metropolitan Conference Raider who was named the saying that Marist is playing good If the Red Foxes don't win Championships. Metropolitan Conference Rookie hockey. tonight and Saturday, it will be a Other times the hard work did of the Year. . Sometimes, numbers lie. tremendous blow to their con- not lead the squad to the promised It is a shame that there is not The team has played incon­ .fidence going into the.end of the land. more fan interest in women's swim­ sistently and has had to be bailed season. This year it did. ming. This team had a great year out too many times by goalie Brad As The Skater's Whirl Second-year head coach Lloyd and should have more to come. Kamp after defensive lapses. 10,000 minutes. Goldstein has been a key factor in Women's hoop Marist has not taken the body (a That's how much time will be turning the swim team into a win­ Going into the season, many provide the same court leadership hockey term for hitting) as much devoted to the Tonya Harding and ning program. people believed the women's and poise she exhibited. as it did in the past. Nancy Kerrigan soap opera which He's went out with a clear focus basketball team would pick up Although Marist lost 80-60 to Whatever the reason, if the Red begins Saturday at Lillehammer, in improving the team. It has right where they left off last year Siena on Monday, Marist did show Foxes don't start playing more ag-. Norway. shown, especially with the perfor­ despite losing Charlene Fields, the some intensity and flashes of solid gressive defense, the squad's title Seriously, it is nice to see that mances of freshmen recruits team's leading scorer. play against a better Siena team, chances are slim, at best. Nancy Kerrigan will be able to Stephanie Raider and Kerin This could be an understandable who with the victory raised its Marist has been fortunate to skate. She's shown tremendous Kozikowsky. assumption considering that the record to 17-2. have players like Kamp and for­ courage and class throughout this Senior Maria Pope has also pro­ team was returning eight players The team has started to play bet­ wards John Lloyd and Todd Cor- whole ordeal. vided solid veteran leadership from last year's squad. ter and is now only one game under riveau to pick up the slack for a Harding, on the other hand, throughout the season. However, it has not happened. .500 (5-6) in the Northeast Con­ spotty defense. hasn't. However, she is innocent Goldstein's squad won the Metro The team's 19-10 record and NEC ference. Despite the recent improv­ Two big games until proven guilty. Morally, she crown in impressive fashion. The final birth seems like it has happen­ ed play, the Red Foxes will not be The men's basketball team should give up her spot on the team recorded 10 school records ed eons ago as the team has struggl­ a threat in the conference tourna­ (10-10, 6-6 NEC) must win their Olympics. Legally, Harding has the and outdistanced rival Rider, ed to a 6-13 record going into ment unless someone on the team next two games. St. Francis (NY) right to skate because currently no 627-581 after falling to them earlier tonight's game against St. Francis can fillth e role Field's did last year. and Long Island University are two concrete evidence has been found in the year. (NY). The loss of Fields has hurt Hockey notes lower echelon teams who are not as saying she was previously involved The program also has a good this team more than expected The men's hockey team is 10-8-1 talented as Marist. in the attack. chance to be successful in the because no one has been able to overall and 8-2-1 in the Despite being road games, both Ted Holrahmd is The Circle's Sports Editor.