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VOLUME 27 NUMBER 6 DOCTRINE OCTOBER 10, 1988 Spina, Flynn address campus issues

By Holly Kozelsky When the students were given the opportunity to address their concerns On October 2 at the 1988 S.A. to the two officials, they took advan- Leadership Conference, 40 repre- tage and addressed many campus sentatives from various Student concerns. The students left the Association clubs and organizations conference with established ideals for were afforded the opportunity to the upcoming year. If energy and discuss campus concerns with MCC interest are high, the Student Asso- President Peter Spina and Vice Presi- ciation - which is comprised of all dent of Student Affairs Thomas Flynn. registered MCC students who have The concerns raised ranged from the paid the S.A. fee (included on the tu- common hopes for improved parking ition bill) - will attempt to: areas and the establishment of on- • Improve athletic/weight campus child care to campus security, training equipment. Spina told of his academic planning and success, and desire to combine the different areas drugs. of the physical education program President Spina opened the presi- "into a major league fitness center with dential forum with commending state-of-the-art equipment." Monroe Community College for its • Come to a resolution about the continued success and encouraging parking solution. The students were the group of student leaders to surprised to hear that the average cost dedicate themselves to attaining new per parking space (and there are an A familiar face at WMCC, Ralph Tetta is also making himself heard in the goals. average of 100 spaces per lot) for Rochester comedy scene. See article on page 3. Spina brought to attention the di- reconstruction is $1,100. versity of MCC's population. Refer- • Gain support in having security ring to the mixed group of students cameras installed. The suggested Photo: Christine Wetzel attending the conference, Spina cameras could become a part of what commended the group on its cultural is already recognized as one of the diversity. A middle-aged former high best campus security systems among school drop-out can get the same community colleges. education as can an 18- or 19-year-old • Work together in an organized Student leaders attend from a middle-class family, heading to anti-drug use program. "I can't tell a four-year university; a senior citizen you of one 50-year-old who can say can benefit from the same op- 'I'm here because of what drugs did SA Conference portunities as does a single parent. for me,' " said a concerned Flynn, "but Returning to college is as important I've known thousands whose lives By Holly Kozelsky Earlier a group of shy strangers, the as attending college for the first time - were ruined because of drugs." students soon became 40 good friends according to Spina, the average person • Accept the neighboring prison From Friday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, with common goals and motivations. holds 10 different jobs throughout without trepidation. The fact that the Oct. 2, 40 MCC students took their Following long days in the Sunrise his/her lifetime in three different correctional facility is a minimum education on the road. Hill Inn conference room, the students careers. security unit concerns many students, The group of club leaders and Stu- were free by nine at night. Friday Vice President Flynn encouraged but "minimum security doesn't mean evening kicked off the Pictionary and the students as club and organization prisoners are going to be walking dent Association office holders at- tended the S.A. sponsored Leadership Euchre tournaments, followed by leaders to take advantage of MCC's around in the Brick Lounge," said videos and pizza late into the night. wide range of co-curricular offerings. Spina, "it means there's going to be Conference, a series of informative workshops and conferences and team- Saturday's conferences were com- Some of his own best education, he minimum security within the walls of pleted by the students themselves. claimed, came from not in the class- the prison." the prison will be for building exercises and activities. The group arrived Friday afternoon Ready for more conferences, the ma- room but as a participating student those convicted of misdemeanors - jority of the students as well as the government and club member. such as DWI, forgery and petty to a satisfying buffet lunch which kicked off the introductions and en- conference advisors found themselves Flynn also gave his open-door pol- larceny. Spina claimed that the prison surprised as a handful of students icy. As vice president of student will not threaten the MCC community thusiasms. They returned to several workshops, each directed by one of presented an enjoyable parody of the affairs, it is his job and interest to lis- in any way. weekend's past events. ten to students and assist whenever the workshop facilitators: Director of possible. Student Activities Joel Zarr, Associate Siudent Association Vice President Director of Student Activities Doug David Simmons began the Brown, Assistant Directors Evelyn "conference" as the Equalizer, Cliff Stewart and Cliff Scutella, Operations Scutella. He was followed by an intro- Assistant Pam Weidel, Recreation duction from Senator Stacey Penlon as INSIDE THIS ISSUE... Room Manager Bob Carroll, and Col- Joel "If you think you can, you can" lege Chaplain Sally Luna. Zarr. Over the next three days the group Senator Luis Manon as the stylish Fiery response to Faerman's Vinyl p. 2 of student leaders attended several Evelyn gave her (?) tale on caring for workshops and conferences, including others, and Senator Robin Towers as WMCC Program Director a Rochester those on communication skills, re- Skip Bailey donned shoulder pads and cruitment, time management, and goal a football to promote intramural comedian p. 3 setting and accomplishments. sports. Update on campus entertainment p. 4 The beginning of each conference Student Association President Dan was in lecture form, and most com- Allinger made his entrance as Pam K.C. Dennis reviews latest film pleted with situational exercises com- Weidel, and the session was com- pleted in groups, with final discus- pleted by Ladene Johnson as the strict classic p. 5 sion. The exercises put to use new in- Doug Brown, outlining his definition formation with both general and ap- of leadership. Robert Palmer's most recent plied results. The evening wrapped up with a The one-to-two-hour long confer- circle around a pretend campfire as release on Vinyl p. 6 ences were interspersed with intro- ductory and team-building activities. continued on page 7 2. Monroe Doctrine. October 10. 1988

OPUJION MOKR0E

on the Serv-Rite company? Those comments just went right in Like we said, that was just one of one ear and out the next. Why? From the Editors.... many complaints for that last issue. Because we are a newspaper. We Someone's feathers were ruffled over don't just sit around waiting to listen Last Monday as we, the MD staff, the cartoon as one of a regular series the "No Crooks Next Door" article on to complaints, Instead, we put in long were sitting around the office admir- giving us students a laugh at our ev- the Opinion page. Someone else was hours to publish a weekly paper. ing our latest masterpiece (Volume 27 eryday frustrations. Most of us proba- upset about K.C. Dennis' "On Film" But when our pencils aren't flying, Number 4 MD), a disgruntled reader bly have been dissatisfied with MCC's review of The Last Temptation of we like to read. We welcome letters to came in with the first of the many school food before. Besides, cafeteria Christ. the editor or "My Turn" submissions. complaints of the week. food is one of the staples of any He was a representative of Serv- school's humor repertoire. Therefore, Rite, the private company that pro- we concede that the cartoon did Just For the Health of It vides the food and service in the succeed in helping MD readers to Cafeteria and the Forum. He had a laugh at their occasional dis- question about the cartoon on page satisfaction with school food without six, which pictured a student being pointing a finger specifically at Serv- served an unappetizing meal at a high Rite. Diagnose strep price. But it's not our decision as to how The representative wondered if the the space would have been best uti- in time cartoon was referring to the Serv-Rite lized. We just try to anticipate our company, and wouldn't a 400-500 readers' preference. So you let us By J. Tabone, B.MF. word article (to fit the same space) be know - did you enjoy the laugh you Health Services has had an in- more preferable? got from the cartoon? Or would you creased number of "sore throat vis- its" in the last few weeks. We felt our Treatment for strep throat is anti- Any MD reader would recognize have preferred a 400-500 word article college population would like some biotics prescribed by a doctor. The information about this condition. usual prescription is for 40 tablets- The majority of sore throats are taken over 10 days. After two days Letter to the Editor caused by viruses rather than "strep." of treatment, you can no longer Strep is a nickname for streptococ- spread the germ and your symptoms Faerman's Vinyl challenged cus - a dangerous germ or bacteria. may disappear. Do not, however, You can get strep throat by contact stop taking the antibiotics simply because you have no symptoms. Dear Editor, Anthem, is a very nice ballad still fol- with an infected person or a healthy lowing the blues pattern and sung by carrier. Continue taking the medication for the full course. Whoever wrote the review of Chris Farlowe - a real expressive Symptoms of strep throat include: Jimmy Page's first solo album Out- singer who also appeared on the sore throat, fever, headache, nausea/ If untreated or if not treated long rider is seriously out to lunch. The Death Wish II soundtrack in which vomiting, general feeling of illness. enough, strep can cause rheumatic Outrider album is a classic album Jimmy did every track. So, whoever Diagnosis of strep throat is made fever (which can lead to inflamma- containing great blues licks. The first wrote the review better face the facts - by examination of your throat and tion of the joints or permanent heart two cuts, Wasting My Time and Jimmy Page is the best guitarist in the tonsils, and taking a simple test damage); scarlet fever or inflamma- Wanna Make Love are great rock-n- world. There's no doubt in my mind called a throat culture. A wooden tion of the kidneys (glomeruloneph- roll tunes. All three instrumental that he will put on a great show at the tongue depressor is placed on your ritis). Antibiotics cannot alter the songs - Writes of Winter, Liquid Mer- Rochester War Memorial on Oct. 25. tongue, then the person taking the course of rheumatic fever or nephri- cury and Emerald Eyes are truly No guitarist even comes close to his sample will touch the back of your tis once these conditions exist. works of art. It's no doubt that these incredible talent and that includes Ed- throat with a long swab (like a Q- If you have a sore throat, have it instrumentals are made by only die Van Halen who can't play guitar Tip). The procedure is painless and checked by health Services staff or someone who has the gift of true ge- for beans. As for the vinyl, to whoever takes only seconds to complete. The see your own physician. sample is then incubated overnight - nius and that person is Jimmy Page. wrote the article, the vinyl should be in our office - and the results are Prison Blues is a fantastic addition to used to knock some sense into you. Health Services available next day. A positive throat the album because it reminds the lis- Monday - Friday culture means you have been in- tener what singing the blues is really Rosario D'Angelo 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m fected by the strep germ. about. The last cut on the album, Blues Bldg.3-106 Tabone is on vacation from her column this week, the preceding is a r My Turn reprint from 11/16/87. -Monroe MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Right-to-Life should be campaign issue DOCTRINE To the Editor: ing of abortion with taxpayer dol- The right-to-life issue was given lars. Bush favors a Human Life much too brief a scrutiny in the first Amendment to overturn the high presidential debate. All we heard court's decision, and commends pro- Editor-in-Chief Holly Kozelsky from Dukakis was the standard viders of alternatives to abortion. As Catholic liberal line about his per- for his waffling on the "punishment" Features Editor Ken Dennis sonal opposition to abortion being question, it is understandable. The News Editor Tracy Morath outweighed by his unwillingness to question itself is designed to divert Production Manager Scott Coons attention from the infinitely more deprive women of their right to Photography Editor Christine Wetzel choose it. Meanwhile, Bush was vital question of whether or not abor- struggling to defend his lack of any tion is the killing of a human being. Sports Editor Randy White thought-out position on what pun- All of the pro-life literature, video Business Manager Jim Weaver ishment should be imposed if abor- tapes, movies and speeches that I Advertising Manager Michael Mongeon tion was outlawed. It is unlikely that have seen and heard show an over- Typesetter Linda Bryce the second debate will provide any riding concern for only one thing - illumination on either candidate's the saving of innocent lives; there is Staff Writers Andrew Millar, Carl Rosenfield record or position, and the media has never a mention of any desire to mete Staff Photographers Jeffrey Cook, Larry Konar, apparently deemed this issue to be out punishment to those who would Dion Raymond, Jeanne Sozio of only minimal interest to the elec- continue the killing once it has been Columnists Jaime Sidoti, J. Tabone, R.N., Felix Faerman torate. Since I believe the abortion forbidden, that is a question That question to be important to many must eventually be addressed, but potential voters, I will try to provide the paramount pro-life goal is to save a more complete summary of each the babies. The Monroe Doctrine is published every Monday by the students at Monroe Community College. The man's position based on the record. Now for Dukakis. His "personally opinions expressed in MD are not necessarily those of the administration, student body, or faculty. Colum- nists expressed opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the MD. Let's start with Bush. He opposes opposed, but " assertion might The Monroe Doctrine Monroe Community College the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision of the 1000 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623 Supreme Court which legalized 424-5200. ext. 2540 - Building 3, Room 104. abortion, and he is against the fund- continued on page 6 Monroe Doctrine. October 10. 1988. 3

FEATURES MONKOE DOCTRINE From MCC's airwaves to Rochester stage

By Holly Kozelsky concentration was - like Tetta's is to- day - on the "bit," or comedic story, RALPH TETTA IS ONE of those peo- rather than a joke. ple who sounds like they have it all - "Jackie Vernon would stand up and can make it look easy. Ralph does there (stage) and pretend he's showing what you've always wanted to do - in a slide show, slides of his vacation to fact, he makes a science of it. the zoo. He wouldn't move at all - just Long involved with WMCC, Tetta say 'Here's my wife feeding polar has been the program director of bears at the zoo ... she's healing now.' MCC's Campus Life Radio since the That's funny, 'cause the audience can beginning of this semester. "I deter- use their imagination to picture it. But mine what's playable, what's not to put it into joke format - 'A polar playable - my responsibility is the bear bit my wife's hand' - that's not format." Every Monday afternoon funny." from 1-2 p.m., Tetta also hosts Ground A bit is "not a joke per se, but an Zero, his heavy metal show. observation. George Carlin," another One night a week, however, Tetta of Tetta's influences, "is the master of finds himself behind another mike. the bit. He's kinda homey, like Dad - The mike on the stage at Yuk Yuk's, in he doesn't force a laugh out of you. downtown Rochester. Tetta has per- He's subtle - sorta like 'I'm gonna -pull formed since last spring during Yuk this laugh out of you.'" Yuk's open mike shows, Rochester's Gary Larson is a well-read come- outlet for beginning comedians. dian in the area of print media. "Like Carlin - and other comedians - he "I GUESS YOU COULD SAY I've al- Tetta combines punchline with timing to entertain the crowd. looks at things from a different angle. ways been a comedian," said Tetta. Photo: Dion Raymond (Gary Larson's) Far Side is a variation "Back in grade school I was the class on theme. Think of the one with clown - or wanted to be, anyway. performed live in the WCMF studio Tetta writes down humor that he roaches stealing towels from a Roach Humor's a great ice-breaker; I used it while he was in town for a perfor- finds in a common situation, and not Hotel. It's an unexpected look at to make friends." mance. When Tetta arrived to WMCC until it's passed a long series of writes something." Tetta's best ice-breaker then was that morning, he performed on air a and rewrites is it considered pre- joke telling. As he grew older, though, Bob Goldthwait bit with the void Bob sentable for a crowd. Beginning with LAST YEAR ELAINE MACCIO, a he advanced to other comedy forms. Goldthwait is famous for. "People ob- fresh material, Tetta rehearses it before then-MCC sophomore, performed Tetta's experimenting with the "bit" viously knew Bob Goldthwait was in the smallest possible audience. Then regularly at Yuk Yuk's. "She was form of comedy - situational stories Rochester - or heard him on CMF that he changes pieces, making them less constantly badgering us (WMCC staff) that bring out the humor in a common morning. About 15 or 20 people awkward by working on timing, to come in and see her perform." The event - began with the influence of the walked through the Student Center getting comfortable with the audience, night he did go to see her was the Saturday Night Live humor. He that morning and made a point of and preparing to ad-lib. night he decided to take his comedy would watch comedy skits on cable walking by WMCC to see if he was "Being large gives me the opportu- on stage. several times, enough to be able to re- there." nity to do more things," Tetta explains. "It was a snap decision. I've always peat verbatim the bits. His im- "It gives me an imposing presence - envisioned myself doing it, but never pressions were enough to fool anyone. Experiences such as that successful people pay attention." Tetta concen- really planned on it." Once last year Bob Goldthwait impression give Tetta the practice, trates his humor more into his writing Now a Yuk Yuk's regular, Tetta range and confidence he needs to pre- than his movement. "I think it forces emcees his first show on Wednesday, pare himself for stage performances. you to be funnier - anyone can jump Nov. 2. "It's sort of like stepping up to around." the middle level," he explains. As master of ceremonies, Tetta introduces SALE !!! AFTER YEARS OF PRACTICE, Tetta "MOST COMEDIANS - it's funny - the show and each comedian, with his finds that his style is "just coming don't tell jokes anymore," Tetta ex- bits during between comedians. Records $1.98 around now. The best thing I like to plains. "It's passe - they concentrate Catch Ralph Tetta now - in person + Tapes + up do is create something ludicrous about on other forms. Jokes don't get contin- - before you have to resort to taping stuff that's already there. I take the ued laughter like other forms." his cable specials on the VCR. Yuk at the Bookstore most common things - like supermar- Tetta explains much of his style as Yuk's Wednesday night entertainment kets. Sooner or later, ya gotta be in influence from Jackie Vernon, a popu- is a bargain - $2 gets you in the door Wegman's." lar comedian from the '60s. Vernon's and there is no drink minimum.

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George Cheety's Vineland, N.J., has been working with oil paints since the 1950s and was em- watercolor and oil ployed at a box factory to provide paintings on display enough money for him to continue painting. Though his paintings are in Mercer Gallery considered marketable, Cheety is not affiliated with any agent and has few shows to display his works. Besides By Carl Rosenf ield creating the paintings displayed in the Mercer Gallery, located in Building 4, To the people who know or have Cheety has built the artistic structure conversed with George Cheety for any that stands outside its walls. duration of time, he is an artist in the While recuperating from recent truest sense of the word. In a conver- surgery, Cheety was unable to attend sation with Chuck Haas, an MCC art the opening of his show; a written professor, descriptions of a deep sense statement was provided in which he of integrity were expressed describing explained the intentions and goals of the commitment and affection Cheety his artwork. Not interested with great holds for painting. He explains that impressional images, Cheety hopes to Cheety has not attempted to acquire "take the ordinary and make it ex- the notoriety or prominence that most traordinary." Even from the narrow modern artists strive for, but has at- glimpse of Cheety's character pro- tempted, as Cheety states, "to take the vided at the show, an artistic depth of Photo: Christine Wetzel common-place and view it with a per- an uncommon honesty abounds. sonal beauty that gives it an aspect as control over color. Though Cheety types of subjects, changes in its per- While over-dramatization is common if no one has seen it before." claims that he does not "chase light ception are readily noticed. Cheety, in many forms of modern art, Cheety Cheety's watercolor and oil paint- around," his illustrations seem to also described as a Formalist, is not contents his desire to the basic inten- ings, described as American Regional- prove the opposite. A quality of an concerned with profound meanings or tion of simply creating a form of ist with French Tradition by Jud almost three dimensional character surrealistic messages but concentrates beauty. As Cheety says in his state- Williams, who studied with him at the emanates from the details of many of his intention on using formal elements ment, "You try to be true to yourself." Kansas City Art Institute, contain a his paintings and, though Cheety con- to create work that people will enjoy. Cheety's work will be on display in startling effect produced through his centrates his painting on the same Cheety, who is presently living in the Mercer Gallery through Nov. 4. Theatre and music entertainment underway

In the Student Center the show Dennison, Debbie Malachowski, Lunchtime choir, Noonflyte, will begin its own Theatre casting Rickie Elman, James Nohe, Dolphin tunes part of the concert at 12:15. Tom Fit- McFadden, and Mike Mansfield. tipaldi is the director of this magnif- completed David Smith will head direction of the By Gregory Bacon icent choir. show, with Tom Fittipaldi and Robert At 12:35 a change of pace will be in By Gregory Bacon Zajkowski directing the music. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the MCC order, from singing to a guitar ensem- Music Dept. will be presenting an as- ble. The Guitar Ensemble, directed by On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the MCC The final dates of the show have sortment of concerts. Paul Schickling, will include both Theater Dept. held call-backs for its not yet been decided, but it is aimed to At 11:30 the MCC Brass Ensemble acoustic and electric guitars. This will fall musical Do Black Patent Leather play one or two weekends before will kick off the program by playing be in the Student Center as well. Shoes Really Reflect Up? After a rough Thanksgiving. The cost of the show will be $1. an assortment of tunes in the Cafete- Concluding the musical shows will tryout, which included dance, singing ria. Chuck Morey will direct the band. be the Concert Choir, directed by both and acting, the directors of the show The musical is about a group of At noon, the MCC Jazz Ensemble Robert Zajkowski and Tom Fittipaldi, agreed upon a decision. The casting children who grow up in a Catholic will take over the concert in the who have lined up an exciting show consists of seven female and five male school, presenting the difficulties they Cafeteria by playing from a wide ar- for a finale. This show will be characters, with Dominic Cosmano go through when faced with the ray of jazz charts, including I Feel Oc- performed in the Student Center and Ruth Caselli filling the lead roles. freedom after graduation. The story tober in the Air and Morning Dance following the performances of the Other members of the show in- has some very funny moments along by Spyro Gyra. The Jazz Ensemble, as Noonflyte choir and the Guitar En- clude Chris Rice, Jeanne-Marie Rim- with a few dramatic scenes to make well, will be directed by Chuck Morey. semble. linger, Kala Hansen, Jill Eccles, Lisa the show interesting and enjoyable.

International Club SAVE Everyday our world grows more wide letter campaign to protect the interdependent. Our country has real- human rights of men and women de- 3O - 42°/o ized that we have to interact with tained in prison without charge other countries to further expand eco- (unlawfully) due to their beliefs, color, nomically and socially. The Interna- sex, ethnic origin, language. Amnesty tional Club understands this concern works to free these men and women Perme and promotes to understand other without charge from cruel, inhumane Adult style cuts, cultures and the changes around us treatment and prison. S. child cuts and around the world, so we all can Last year students wrote letters to benefit and make this a better world to political officials pleading for prison- live in. ers' release and to prisoners' families CRITTENDEN In the International Club members giving them support and courage. The learn about themselves. We share our result was a success. Thus the Interna- ideas and our differences, learning to tional Club motto "Change for the LZJ 8 relate with others and experience Better" came true. other's ideas and values. If anything, If you're interested, the club meets we learn to be open-minded. We can't on Monday at noon in room 6-209. If continue to live our lives and say that you have any questions about the club Newest Location we're not different, because we're all or Amnesty International contact the 126 Corporate Woods different in one way or another. club presidents, Yana Kosic or Joe On Crittenden & E. Henrietta Rd. The International Club is very ded- Martin, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fri- 'tastid icated to social, cultural and political days from 10 to 2 and Tuesdays and the Original Family Haircutters (Across from MCC) issues that affect all of us. Thus on Thursdays from 11 to 2 at the Interna- Limited time offer October 17 during college hour the tional Club office. International Club is sponsoring Submitted by Yara Kosic, Interna- 272-9460 • Hours: M-F 8-8, Sat. 9-5 • No Appointment Amnesty International USA, a world- tional Club president. Monroe Doctrine. October 10. 1988. 5

ENTEBTAINMENT MONROE DOCTRINE On Film c By K. 0, Penal* Trick or treat EIGHT MEN OUT Christopher Lloyd and Kevin Tighe (of the old Emergency TV show). for Easter Seals Controversy and scandal definitely Eight of the players, either for just plain greed or for personal reasons, By Holly Kozelsky Arby's Junior Roast Beef Sandwich, isn't anything new in the world of Arby's Curly Fries, a two-liter soda sports. Today, it's anabolic steroids come into the plot to throw games in It's almost Trick-or-Treat time from Convenient Food Marts, a Pizza and egos that crave celebrity. There the Series for money. again and this year, like years past, Hut Personal Pan Pizza, two large were no steroids in 1919, but there One by one they allow themselves treat-givers are searching for a safer Pizza Hut soft drinks, and two Taco we're athletes who would do anything to screw up on the field, and before treat and parents are more cautiously Bell tacos. These coupons are valued for money. Even throw the World Se- long the Series is dumped. All eight inspecting their kids' loot. at over $10, but you pay only 12.5<£ for ries. are dragged into court, and the ensu- Why go through the hassles of each coupon! The 1919 Chicago White Sox had ing scandal muddies the game's im- combing the supermarket shelves for And remember when you'd always been hailed as one of the greatest age. But John Sayles has made a film those criminal-proof, heavy-duty, take those leftover candies to work or teams to play baseball. Almost every not just of baseball but of the people triple wrapped, artificially colored and school with you to finish up? Well, individual player was a superb ath- involved, of their insecurities and flavored sugary candies when this finishing these treats up will be lete, and they came to believe that downfall. As one young boy mourn- year there is a better alternative? healthier and more economical than they were unbeatable, as they might fully required of "Shoeless" Joe Jack- Easter Seals and WBEE have chewing on candies for days. You can well have been against the St. Louis son, "Say it ain't so, Joe." teamed together to provide your get three good lunches for $1, plus a Cardinals. But the outcome of the Se- But it was so. And it draws an un- neighborhood trick-or-treaters - and two-liter soda to take home for the ries ruined the Sox club and nearly comfortable parallel to today. Does yourself - with a treat that's not only fridge. destroyed the sport for most people. sports lead to dishonesty? Maybe. The safer, but tastier and more fun, too. Not only would your trick-or- Owned by Kommiskey, a stingy eight Sox players weren't immoral, For a donation of $1, pick up Safe treaters and yourself enjoy these free tight-wad played with wonderful just flawed. Just human. Eight Men Halloween Coupon Sheets to give out food coupons, but your dollar dona- acerbity by Clifton James, the Sox be- Out, however, was not flawed. John coupons for free food. The donation tion would also aid the disabled chil- come disenchanted by lack of pay and Sayles' latest effort continues in his goes to the Easter Seals, and the dren and adults who benefit from no respect and fall victim to gamblers tradition of quality, and one hopes he coupon sheet contains coupons for an Easter Seals. and con-artists, led superbly by will continue to make great films.

EIGHT MEN OUT rates A+

CORRECTION: Executive artiste In the October 3 issue of the MD, the article "Work and Learn Through Co- op , Education" incorrectly stated Edward Vesneske, in room 5-220, as the Co-op Coordinator. Mr. William Sigismond is the new Co-op Coordinator, located in Bldg. 1, room 309.

GEORGE CHEETY WATERCOLOR AND OIL PAINTINGS SEPTEMBER 30 • thru • NOVEMBER 4 • 1988

OPENING RECEPTION • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • 7-9 PM

After dressing us as bums to collect cans, the members of the Student Art Organization tried a more civilized approach. (L-R); Suzanne DeGrasse, Tim Sinaguglla, Kathleen Farrell, Yvonna Enders, and Michelle Mayer, Photo: Christine Wetzel

NEED HELP? CABBAGES AND KINGS

WHAT IS IT? MCC's art and literary magazine.

WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE? To spotlight students of MCC for their talent in prose, poetry, art and photography.

CAN ANYONE SUBMIT? As long as you are a registered student, day or night, at MCC.

HOW? Drop off prose or poetry in the Cabbages and Kings mailfolder at the S.A. Desk and any art or photos in the Cabbages and Kings office (3-116-1). No written originals, please: We cannot guarantee return. FREE TUTORING AVAILABLE CAN I BE ON THE STAFF? Yes, Yes, Yes! Presently there is one staff member: the editor. Not only is she in need of someone willing to take over Bfdg.Z-425 her position this semester, but also anyone interested in helping in the publication. Day t Sveji'ma 6. Monroe Doctrine. October 10. 1988

ENTEBTATTOMENT MONROE DOCTRINE Vinyl Review collegiate crossword Joe Strummer PERMANENT RECORD

After abandoning a crippled at- tempt to form the new Clash, Strum- mer centralized his talent on film score By Felix Faerman production. The first side of Permanent Record is all Strummer backed by a bunch of muchachos hailed by the name of the Latino Rockabilly War. "Trash City" is the Vinnie Vincent Invasion highlight: Joe Strummer's gnarled ALL SYSTEMS GO serenading over a chorus of stiffly strung acoustic guitars and a slew of Heavy metal for homosexuals. percussive accents yields a gem of a single. The rest is pure filler. Side two is a little more interesting. Big Audio Dynamite The Godfathers come on in full force TIGHTEN UP VOL. 88 with "Cause I Said So," Lou Reed relinquishes his anything-for-a-buck Big Audio Dynamite is the musical imminence (remember the White equivalent of urban camouflage - an Nights - Phil Ramone - soundtrack) intricate blend of reggae, rap, R&B, all and actually sounds enthused on intertwined with sampled film "Something Happened," and the dialogue, bits-o-melody from cult (Edward Julius Collegiate CW8704 Stranglers1 tribute to the Kinks' "All staples and street lingo. Mick Jones, Day and All of the Night" is a (aren't you sick of being told he's ex- ACROSS 44 Coffin stands 12 Angry outbursts 46 Well-known elec- 13 Low, wet land genuinely heartfelt effort. Clash) infamous for his overly rhymy 1 paper tronics company 14 Stupid lyrics and sing-a-long song structure, 6 Cut 47 ear 19 Grouped closely 11 String of beads 48 Exchanged words 22 Hospital con- is accompanied by a band that never 13 Berated 50 Wide's partner valescence rooms lets us forget the world marches to a 15 Italian food 51 Bowling ball 24 Supporting under- Robert Palmer 16 "60 Minutes" host material garments HEAVY NOVA beat. 17 Linguistics suffix 53 Scholarly 26 Hangs ten 18 Cotton cloth 55 Periods of time 28 Ways of conducting Tighten Up Vol. 88 is typical 20 Part of BMOC 56 Brownish pigments oneself Following the narcissistic pattern B.A.D. reserving "The Battle of All 21 Time periods 57 Know the 30 God of the sky 23 Tennis term 58 Gives a signal 31 Ike's initials coined by the last six releases, Heavy Saint Road." Set in motion by a rap- 24 Slang for fires 33 Piano keys Nova leans heavily on the fourth-rate like intro, the tune gradually seagues 25 The Flintstones' DOWN 34 Quality pet, et al. 35 South American Bryan Ferry - the flashier the duds, (oblivious to the listener) into a 27 Statement term 1 Polishing cloth river the better the record will sound - traditional adaptation of "The Battle of 28 Baseball hall-of- 2 Old Italian capital 37 nail famer, Irvin 3 Prefix for gram or 38 Musical pieces approach. Palmer is a self-parody of New Orleans," concluding with Don 29 Military gestures graph 39 Distributed pop culture advertising; his image Letts toasting over dueling banjos 31 Soils 4 Drop into water 40 Forest inventory 4 32 Greek statesman 5 Lamprey fisherman 42 Ancient harps powers over what once was a promis- -a first! 34 Greek island 6 Like a snake 44 College in Maine ing songwriting talent. 36 Leveling devices 7 Prison section 45 Type style 39 Baseball MVP of 8 Building wing 48 one's time If you liked "Addicted to Love," 1961 9 Unyielding 49 Formal fight 40 forma 10 Takes back, as a 52 Siesta this insipid lump of blue-eyed soul Jimmy Cliff 41 Piano seat statement 54 Short for Deoxy- will come as no surprise. Palmer HANGING FIRE 43 Mr. Kazan 11 Belief ribonucleic acid sidesteps every element of distinction, other than yodeling through the Jimmy Cliff - a reggae progenitor - choristers of "Change His Ways" (may tries to become the international boo- be worth the price of admission on gie king and falls flat on his face. comic grounds). The Jimmy With- Cliffs approach just doesn't work with Frankly Speaking erspoon classic "It Could Happen to corporate urban contemporary schlock You" receives the Valium treatment supplied by Ronald Bell - the and "She Makes My Day" follows suit. producer responsible for one of the There is nothing here worth salvaging. most disappointing LPs of the year. My Turn

continued from page 2 tion or a state budget four times be- cause it contained restrictions on lead one to assume that his personal government funding of abortion. abhorrence of abortion would pre- (4) Also as governor he appointed clude his playing any active role for an abortion advocate as Secretary of the pro-abortion cause. A few ex- Human Services. amples from his record, however, (5) He was the keynote speaker at a clearly disprove the validity of this 1986 abortion rights "celebration". assumption. It is hard to believe that these are (1) He supports the Roe v. Wade de- the actions of a person who person- cision and taxpayer funding of abor- ally opposes the killing of innocent tion. babies. (2) As a Massachusetts legislator, he introduced a bill to legalize abortion Ronald J. Tocci, Professor and three years before the Roe v. Wade Chairman, Computer Technology decision. and Advisor To Students For Life at (3) As governor he vetoed legisla- MCC

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SPORTS MONROE DOCTRINE

Leadership - Conference The MONROE DOCTRINE MCC SPORTS SCHEDULE now has openings for from page 1 staff sports writers with Men's Soccer the group gave their impressions ot possibility of advancement. Tues., Oct. 11 Jefferson CC Away 3 p.m. the conference, their gained knowl- Sat., Oct. 15 Penn York Tournament Alfred State TBA edge, and their new-found friend- Sun., Oct. 16 Penn York Tournament Alfred State TBA ships. All interested should contact Tues., Oct. 18 Corning CC Home 4 p.m. On Sunday morning the students Holly Kozelsky, Editor-in-Chief, Thurs., Oct. 20 Cornell University Away 7 p.m. were introduced to MCC President in room 5-104 or by telephoning Peter Spina and Vice President of 424-5200, extension 2540. Women's Soccer Student Affairs Thomas Flynn with Tues., Oct. 11 Hilbert College Home 4 p.m. the presidential forum. Both officials Thurs., Oct. 13 Cornell University Home 4 p.m. gave talks about co-curricular and Sat., Oct. 15 Hudson Valley CC Away 1 p.m. academic life, and addressed issues of Sun., Oct. 16 Delhi Ag & Tech Home 4 p.m. Ski Club Tues., Oct. 18 Genesee CC Away 4 p.m. particular concern. Many students raised questions which were answered directly, and thoroughly. offers film On Sunday afternoon the group Swain Ski Center, in cooperation headed back for Rochester well moti- with the MCC Ski Club, is showing vated for a successful year ahead. the newest Warren Miller ski film in 8- 200 on Friday, Oct. 14, at noon. The Warren Miller films feature fantastic ski acrobatics and visits to world class ski areas, coupled with Miller's droll Time is money* humor. Admission to his feature Make the most of your extra time— length films is often $5 to $10, but this TEST YOUR The following is provided as a join the Ponderosa team. We're look- showing is free through the courtesy service ot the MCC Community by ing for friendly people who know how of Swain. Swain has obtained rights to STRESS the MCC Public Safety Department. to treat our customers right. We the latest film, just released. MCC will offer: be one of the first to show the film in • Competitive wages/tips this area. • Flexible hours Swain will also explain discount ski • Meal benefits packages available from the Ski Club • Team up with friendly people and from the Student Activities Desk. Swain's regular lift prices are from •11.1 regularly attend Come to Ponderosa today and talk to Daily obligations and fam- our manager. We're looking for a few $15-$24, but through the College you club or social activities. can ski for as little as $10 per ticket. ily responsibilities create good smiles. a great deal of stress in all •12.1 have a network of The Ski Club will be conducting friends and acquaintances. meetings regularly Friday at noon in our lives. Added to this is 2758 West Henrietta Road stress found at work. Some • 13.1 have one or more Rochester, NY 14620 8-200 throughout the fall and winter. seek relief from this stress friends to confide in about 424-4834 Our big trip for the year is our 18th in substance abuse. personal matters. annual ski week at Mt. Sutton, Que- •14.1 am in good health bec, from January 8-14, 1989 (during The following test was de- (including eyesight, hear- winter break). Information on this trip veloped by psychologists ing, teeth). is available at Ski Club meetings or at Lyle H. Miller and Alma the Ski Club office, 3-116-J. Dell Smith at the Boston •15.1 am able to speak University Medical Cen- openly about my feelings ter. Score each item from when angry or worried. 1 (almost always) to 5 •16.1 have regular con- TYPING WORD-PROCESSING (never), according to how versations with the people much of the time each I live with about domestic TERM PAPERS, DISSERTATIONS, REPORTS statement applies to you. problems, e.g. chores, money, and daily living NOT ENOUGH TIME AVAILABLE TO STUDY AND TYPE? D I.I eat at least one issues. hot, balanced meal a day. • 17.1 do something for CALL KATHY'S TYPING BUSINESS - 334-7119 • 2.1 get seven to eight fun at least once a week. — Clip and Save hours sleep at least four •18.1 am able to organ- nights a week. ize my time effectively. • 3.1 give and receive •19.1 drink fewer than affection regularly. three cups of coffee (or tea • 4.1 have at least one or cola) a day. relative within 50 miles •20.1 take quiet time for on whom I can rely. myself during the day. INTERESTED • 5.1 exercise to the IN SKIING? point of perspiration at TOTAL least twice a week. To get your score, add • 6.1 smoke less than up the figures and half of a pack of cigarettes subtract 20. Any num- MCC Ski Club offers a week trip to a day. ber over 30 indicates Mt. Sutton, Quebec, a 3-day trip to • 7.1 take fewer than a vulnerability to Gore/Whiteface, and numerous five alcoholic drinks a stress. You are seri- trips to Swain and Bristol. week. ously vulnerable if • 8.1 am the appropri- your score is between For more information come to room 8-200 ate weight for my height. 50 and 75, and ex- Friday during college hour or stop by • 9.1 have an income tremely vulnerable if the Ski Club office located in 3-116-J. adequate to meet basic it is over 75. expenses. TAKE A BITE OUT OF • 10.1 get strength from my religious beliefs. ® The following is an advertisement provided in full by the Monroe Community College Student Association.

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