__ Dance Marathon Starts Tonight BvBORPAI.MIi'DTnMgnBy BOB PALMERTON anHd BRIAHDUMUkMITN MANEVY tes...t is planned...... , with two.bee. r mugs and. a case o.f. beer goin. g to th^4r.e winner. A game of The Muscular Dystrophy Dance Marathon, the highlight of the annual fundraising drive musical ohiars will take place sometime during the evening with posters donated by the on the Rose Hill campus, begins tonight at 10 p.m. Bill Donovan will be providing the music for the dancers. New York Botranical Gardens for the winners. The "Travolta Clone" will win two tickets to a Manhattan disco and the participant with the hairiest legs wins a quart of ice cream at Muscular Dystrophy chairman Jim Kelly expects about 200 couples to participate from Jahn's. among the 228 who orginally signed up. There will also be rocking chair, foosball The couple raising the most money for the and subway marathons over the weekend. MD research efforts through of their dan- A group of students are attempting to cing will win a trip to the Catskills. The break the record for travelling the entire second place couple will win a pair of tic- New York City subway system of 21 hours, kets to Dangerfield's. Dinner for two at eight minutes and 30 seconds. For the most Mama Leone's will provided for the third successful in these contests, there will be place couple. two tickets to the New York Philharmonic. Prizes will be awarded as well for con- Other fundraising events are a wiffleball tests held during the dance marathon. Din- and a volleyball exhibition. ner for two will be given to the couple with The Amateur Hour on Tuesday night the most outrageous costume. A limbo con- continued on page 3
Thursday, March 29, 1979
U.S. Postage PAID Bronx. New York Permit No. 7608 ORDHAM UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK NonProlitOrg. ''r%?r$£;P&k. of operations, Bob Hoffmann, 718 votes, rt Isn't Andy Clark, 197, Gary M. Eaton, 75, vice president of communications Pat Tietjan, 615, Ron Rohn, 175; vice president of finance, Vinny Porrececa, 735, Frank Paiva, Iling Well 218; vice president of student life, Jim Gage, ByJDPIRO 807, Gino Cordisco, 201; vice president of Ticket sales for the Renaissance Concert at academics, Bob Hahn, 779, James Dowden, Hill on Saturday, March 31st, are ap- 215. >roximately 1500 seats short of the number Annemarie Germano and Edward McCabe leeded for the Concerts Committee to break were elected president and secretary/treas- en, according to Committee chairman urer of Fordham College. eter Paganussi. All College of Business executive offices "Out of 3400 seats, we have sold about were unopposed, the new officials are: Mike |55O to 600 seats; we need to sell about 1500 Mullen, president; Tim Steurer, executive ^either this week or at the door Saturday night vice president; Jim Krische, executive ;o stay even," Paganussi said. secretary; and Louis Capelli, executive Paganussi acknowledged that the success treasurer. or failure of Saturday's concert could be the In the Fordham College class elections, the test case for future concerts at Fordham, but class of 1980 Horizon party was unopposed. also stated that the problem could be due to Nancy Luongo won the presidency; George the Renaissance group itself. Calvi the office of secretary/treasurer; and "The group is having problems selling out Christopher Troiano, Pete Paganussi and sieve Sin,ii,ore Lori Ferraro the senate seats. elsewhere," Paganussi said. "At their Victorious Horizon Executive USG Slate, from left to right, Bob Hoffman, Bob Hahn, Scranton University concert they only sold Pat Tietjen, Judy IVilliams, Vinny Porreca, Sean Lane and Jim Gage The Fprdham College Class of 1981 was lO seats." the only contest which Horizon did not win. Stating that ticket sales had been greater Although the positions of president and vice this week than last week, Paganussi said that president were uncontested and won by the reponse had been greater off-campus Horizon nominates Horizon candidates Carol Rodgers and than on-campus. He has received almost 100 MaryBeth Porricolo, the Triad party put up jphone calls since Monday from off-campus By CAROLCOYNE Judi Williams and Sean Lane easily won three candidates for the three senatorial ;han on-campus. He has received almost 100 In one of the biggest landslides ever, the the president and executive vice president positions, and won two by a slender margin. fphone calls since Monday from off-campus Horizon party won 41 out of 43 United Stu- positions with 646 votes, 498 more than the The three new senators are Mary jo Hughes, Persons inquiring about the concert. dent Government positions, the Elections number received by the closest challenger, who received 128 votes, Rich Hayes, who While repeating his wish for students to Committee announced last night. Only two the Burrito candidates Tom Salice and Brad received 118, both of the Tria party; and Spurchase tikcets during the next few days, senators in the Fordham College Class of Gross. Independent candidates-Paul Camas Cathy McGovern of the Horizon party, who IjPaganussi acknowledged the efforts of the 1981 from the Triad party, in a very close anbdand Bill McManus received 90 votes, received 113 votes. Thomas Alfano had 112 ^committee and the Administration to sell the race, prevented a Horizon sweep. The refer- and Leo Gorynski and Ed Kowalski, 57. votes; Jim Slender, 111; and Vince DeMarco, 107. concert. endum for the Minor Sports Association "We're dedicated," Williams said, "and The committee had done everything it passed also. The Elections Committee we'll work hard." Joanne Stevens was voted president of the possibly could have to publicize the estimated that 1,073 students voted, 162 Lane added, "We're psyched." Fordham College class of 1982, with 169 concert," he said. "The Administration has more than last year and 100 more than two The rest of the results in the elections for votes over her only competitor, Andrea en a big help. Now it's up to the students." years ago. executive slate go as follows: vice president Crane of the Renaissance Coalition, who had 78 votes. The rest of the results are:vice president, Rick Marsico, 170 votes; Kitty Named Dean of Rockhurst College Wong, 84; senators: Tom Behringer, 163, Tim O'Brien, 162, Christopher Falco, 150, Michael Bolton, 86, Bob Cameron, 76, Rich Schroth Leaving Fordham Platoni, 64. In the College of Business elections, most By THOM DUFFY offered him as Dean of Rockhurst College in he received a telephone call from Vice Horizon candidates were unopposed, and all Rev. Raymond A. Schroth, S.J., Kansas City, Missouri. President James Blumeyer of Rockhurst in- won. The results are, CBA class of 1980: associate professor of communications at Schroth was conducting evening class in forming him of the decision by the college's president, Ralph Marra; vice president, Fordham College has accepted a position residence in A-House last night when Board of Trustees to give him the job. Michael Gobbo; secretary/treasurer, JoAnn "I wanted another challenge in my life," Sauro; senators, Donald Sanossian and said the 45 year old Schroth, "and this is it." Alfred Farella. In the class of 1981, the win- Rockhurst is a Jesuit College with an en- ners are: president, Frank Gentile; vice pres- rollment of approximately 2400 day and ident, Chris, Catania; secretary/treasurer, evening students. He will be leaving Rose Susan Walsh; senators, James McLoughlin Hill in July, ten years to the month that he and Pam Doering. The results for the class of first arrived here to teach. He also attended 1982 are: president, Marie Palazzo; vice Fordham College, Class of 1955, and president, Thomas Sheridan; secretary/treas- received his masters degree here. urer, Carol Parks; and senators, George Along with the his teaching position at Zeola and Paul Seedorf. Fordham, Schroth will also be giving up his The Minor Sports Association referndum post as associate editor of Commonweal won with 735 votes in favor, and 250 against. magazine. Kevin Bergin, chairman of the Minor Noting that Kansas City is the home of the Sports Association, said, "We are very hap- National catholic Reporter, Schroth quipped py that the students came out in a more than "there's got to be some liberal intellectual two to one majority in favor of the thing. We Catholic life there." wanted to emphasize that we want to try to get as many clubs involved in this as possible iheMii'oon "I never thought I'd say this," he said, Rev. Raymond A. Schroth, SJ. "but New York isn't everything." both financially and politically. PAGE 2 THE RAM THURSDAY, MARCH 22,1979 THE CAB CALENDAR Friday, March 30,1979 Center at 1:30pm. There will be three securities law. Music Room, 12:30pm the Faculty Dining Room tonight at On Campus: events on Wednesday: one on career Division of Arts/Theatre (Lincoln Center 5:00pm. These tickets will be available Themis Pre-law Sociel) James A. Muller, options in government at 10:00am; one Studio Theatre) Adaptution by Elaine for tonight's dinner up until April the Dean of Admissions of Rutgers Law on "Non-Traditional Careers for Wom- May and Lou Gehrig Did Not Die of 4th at $2.50 each. School in Camden, N.J., will talk aboui en" at lpm; and "Careers in Com- Cancer by Jason Miller. Two one-act Cinevents 1CAB) presents the film The his school and the qualifications needed munications" at 3:30pm. All three are in plays presented from today April 3- Harrad Experiment tonight at 8:00pm for acceptance to it. CC Music Room the Campus Center. The final talk will April 5 at 8:00pm in Studio Theatre. and again tomorrow at 12:30pm in 1:00pm be "Some Ideas on Working With Peo- Free admission Keating 1st. Hiking Club (Carl Kulo) if anyone is in- ple" on Thursday in the Music Room of Undergrdauate History Association and Friday, April 6,1979 terested in forming a Hiking Club or the Campus Center at 1 pm Phi Alpha Theta "New York's Struggle On Campus: Camping Club, please contact: Carl Tuesda>, April 3, 1979 for Parks." Dr. Roger Wines will talk Contemporary Dance Workshop is hold- Kulo, Fordham University, P.O. Sta- On Campus: about the creation and continuing strug- ing its Annual Spring Concert tonight tion 37, Box 78, Bronx, NY 10458 American Age Lecture Committee presents gle to keep open New York City's Parks. and again tomorrow night in Collins Muscular Dystrophy Donovan Mixer Mix- a lecture by Howard Jarvis, Author of Will include slides. Music Room, Auditorium at 8:00pm. Dances will er to help bring to the conclusion the Proposition 13. "The Tax Revolt in the 3:00pm. Refreshments will be served. include selections from Bach-to-Rock. Dance Marathon. Come cheer your United States." Questions and answers Laennec Pre-Health society will sponsor a Students will be performing their own friends on to the end. CC Cafeteria, to follow lecture. I.D. required. $1.00 "Health Career Day" on Tues., April 3, choreogrpahy under direction of Lois 8:30pm. Admission: SI.50 without I.D. CC Ballroom, 12:30pm on the upper level of the Campus Center Chierello. Admission is free and refresh- Men's Baseball Plays two games at home; The Fordham Marketing Society Meeting- from 12:3O-2:3Opm. Refreshments will ments will be served. Thursday and today on Jack Coffey Campaign speeches and elections for be served. Asian Culture Association presents "An Ffeld against CCNV and Montclair State next year's officer will take place. FMH Sigma Delta Chi will hold a very important Asian Festival" in the CC Ballroom on respectively. Games start at 3:00pm 216, 12:30pm meeting concerning initiation, the re- Friday, April 6, 1979 from l:00-4:00pm. Saturday, March 31, 1979 Anthropology Club will present the film gional convention and the job panel. Foods, dances, music, fashion, and On Campus: The Forgotten American about the Attendance is greatly encouraged. K312, FUN. Tickets on sale in the CC Lobby. Concert Committee presents in concert, social, economic, and spiritual crises on 12:30pm Admission: $1.00 and at the door $1.50 Renaissance, tonight starting at 8:00pm the Navaho reservations. The film will Wednesday, April 4,1979 Tuesday, April 10,1979 in the Old Gym. Tickets can be pur- be followed by a presentation by a rep- On Campus: On Campus: chased today or at the door resentative of the American Indian Fordham Prayer Community Prayer Meet- Division of Arts/Theatre (Lincoln Center Kappa Alpha Psi Scroller Club presents Movement. Media Center, 12:30pm ing and Liturgy in Spirit of Catholic Studio Theatre) presents Village Wooing "A Stepping Show" with live entertain- Psychology Club Important meeting of the Charismatic Renewal. Come and see the by George Bernard Shaw tonight ment and disco featuring D.J. Serves club will be held in Dealy 103 today. way the Lord is touching, healing, and through Thursday, April 12 at 8:00pm Love from Club Blue Lagoon. Refresh- Elections will be held. All members must bringing new life to His people! Share in the Studio Theatre and admission is ments served. Admission is free. CC attend. Meeting at 1:30pm life with a loving group of people of all free. For info, call 841-5269 Ballroom at 8:00pm on Sat. March 31, The Intercollegiate Accounting Society ages. With love hope and peace of God, Wednesday, April 18,1979 1979 presents an Accounting Career Seminar there's always more! St. Thomas More On Campus: Monday. April 2, 1979 featuring speakers from Price Water- Chapel of University Church at 7:30pm, Political Science Department presents the On Campus: house, Pughs, Pustorin,. and Co. and Every Wednesday. Refreshments served Induction Ceremonies of the Political Career Planning and Placement Center is others. Open to all Accounting Majors. Thursday, April 5,1979 Science National Honor Society-Pi sponsoring a career week with a series of Call Gregg Davis at (914) 963-6436 for On Campus: Sigma Alpha. The speaker will be Dr. short talks and discussions by people in details. Freeman Hall 103 at 1:00pm Women in Communications Erica Farber, Louis Kushnick. CC Faculty Lounge various fields. Today there is a work- Sociology Club Important meeting. All general manager of 99X FM, will speak from 2:3O-4:3Opm shop for liberal arts students at 12:30pm members please attend! Dealy 408, to the group about her life in radio and Friday, April20,1979 in the Faculty Lounge of the Campus 12:30pm their chances of entering the field. On Campus: Center. On Tuesday, there will bean Themis Pre-Law Society Corporate General Studies Lounge in Keating at Roman Forum presents a lecture by Dr. accounting talk at 1:00pm in Freeman Securities Law. Corporate Attorney 3:30pm. Refreshments will be served. William Marra: "The Laity's Search for 103 and another on "Banking, In- Alfred Greco will speak about his ex- Jewish Student Union Tickets on sale for a Role." The lecture will be held in surance, Data Processing" in the Media periences in corporate law specializing in the annual Passover Seder to be held in Keating 1st at 8:15pm- ill Out The Form Below Completely To List Activities In The CAB Calendar Name Of Sponsoring Croup. Address Description Of Event (Please include as much specific information as possible.)
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HOBMl- Jar vis Will Speak PUMH6 OREISE! On Proposition 13 By BRIAN MANEY Jarvis would accomplish this with an across- Howard Jarvis, chairman of the American the-board income tax cut of 25 percent and a Tax Reduction Movement and co-author of reduction in the capital gains tax from its Proposition 13, will speak next Tuesday in current level of up to 50 percent to a flat rate the Rose Hill CarnpusJTenter Ballroom at of 15 percent. He favors a $100 billion cut in 12:30 P.M. The American Age Lecture series federal spending phased in over a four-year is sponsoring his speech. periqd_auh£jnnual rate of $25 billion. Ac- Jarvis has been active in the tax-reduction cording to Jarvis, this proposal will soon_be movement since 1962, serving as chairman of introduced in Congress. the United Organization of Taxpayers in "For too many years the politicians and California. He now lives in what he describes the tax-spenders have had free reign in the as a "modest $80,000 two-bedroom house in halls of Congress and in our State legisla- West Los Angeles." tures," wrote Jarvis. "The American Tax Reduction Movement will serve as a vehicle His efforts culminated with the passage of to put us, the taxpayers, back in the driver's Proposition 13, or the Jarvis-Gann Amend- seat in government." ment, which was passed by California voters Jarvis also wishes to see a two percent an- in June, 1978. This amendment reduced the nual reduction in the national debt, calling tax bill in that state by $8 billion and founded the present debt of $716 billion a "millstone the American Tax Reduction Movement on on the neck of the American taxpayer. "He the eve of that victory. supports the indexing of income tax brackets His broad tax reduction plan includes a to inflation, which would mean the adjust- FF $50 billion tax cut by the United States Gov- ment of the income tax schedule every year "No Ballplaying ernment spread out over a four-year period. to compensate for inflation. Born in 1902, Jarvis received his B.A. and Dean of Students Dr. Joseph J. McGowan cessive use can seriously and permanently L.B. degrees from the University of Utah at has banned ballplaying on Edward's Parade damage the area. On the other hand, not to Salt Lake City in 1925. He purchased a week- during the spring months with the following use the Parade Ground at all is hardly a solu- ly newspaper in Utah, and he eventually ex- explanation: tion for caring for the area. panded to eleven newspapers. After his 1962 "As we all know, Edwards Parade Ground Senate bid failed he began his tax reform efforts. is a beautiful area, especially in the Spring. It "Therefore, in consultation with Physical is enjoyable to use as well as a place to get Plant, we have developed a policy for the According to Chairman of American Age some sun, play a guitar, fly a kite, study, Spring semester use of Edwards Parade Joe Irving, the committee picked Jarvis be- throw a frisbee or just sit and talk with Ground. You may use the area but there is to cause of his connection with Proposition 13. friends. be no ballplaying at all on the Parade "Since this is changing the current political "However, in the Spring the grass is new Ground. You are asked to cooperate with the situation in the United States we thought and fragile and the ground is damp. Ex- letter and spirit of this policy.'' people would like to hear him speak," said Irving. American Age is paying Jarvis $2500 to speak. The majority of the members of the American Age Committee had favored Isaac Asimov, the well-known author, but Asimov Dorm Improvements and the Committee could not agree on a date. American Age has approximately $400 left ByMILISSAKOLOSKI All the improvements are needed, Mc- in its Student Activities Council allocation Dean of Students Dr. Joseph McGowan Gowan feels. He recalled his reaction upon for the semester. If Asimov had spoken, has compiled a report designed to get the res- going into 555. "The floors and corridors charging $3000, which is $500 more than idence halls on the Rose Hill campus "clean just looked like hell," he said. "I don't think Jarvis, the Committee would have had to and liveable." His "action report" would we should allow that. A college student dorm petition for money from the SAC Contin- create new jobs, develop procedures for iden- isn't going to look like an operating room, gency Fund. tifying problems in the dormitories, and re- but there's no reason that it should look like Ivan Illych will speak on April 17 free of place and repair parts of all the buildings. a pig sty." charge as a favor to Rev. Joseph Fitzpatrick, McGowan is confident that his report, McGowan would not speculate whether S.J., professor of Sociology at the Rose Hill which was compiled from six different re: the condition of the dorms was a situation campus. "We might get another minor ports on the residence halls, will change that came about because of lack of main- speaker, but we're really not going to get many of the presently poor conditions. Some tenance in the past. He said, "I just looked anybody with only $400," said Irving. of the reports he received were from the head into what the problems are, and what to do resident advisors, the Boarder Council, an ad about them." He didn't have, he said, "any hoc committee of resident students, the Ad historical perspectives." Hoc Committee on Residence Hall Life and The second section of the residence halls MD Activities Assistant Dean of Students for Residence report focuses on repairs and improvements Halls Bob Becker. for the University to make. However, Mc- McGowan's report calls for: the job de- Gowan explained, "everything takes mon- scription of the Assistant Dean of Students ey." The recommendations have been made, for Residence Halls to be reviewed, eliminat- and will hopefully be acted upon. ing unrelated duties of the Dean; a new staff The second section of the residence halls position for a custodial supervisor; and two report focuses on repairs and improvements student groundskeeper positions, one to for the University to make. However, Mc- clean up around Martyrs' Court and Queen's Gowan explained, "everything takes mon- Court, and one around Spellman and 555 E. ey." The recommendations have been made, 191 St. and will, it is hoped, be acted upon. One of the most important changes, ac- Some of the suggested improvements are: cording to McGowan, would be establishing storm windows for 555; screens in all resi- a communication system with the boarders, dence hall windows; and trash receptacles for so that the Housing Office can identify and around campus. Others are repairing the follow up on complaints. roofs of Spellman Hall and Martyrs' Court; looking at the carpeting in 555 to see what According to the report, the Assistant needs shampooing, repair, or replacement; Dean of Students/Director of Residences and imrpoving the area in front of 555. would rewrite the "boarder contract," end- The third section of the report lists several ing the linen service and requiring students to ' 'tasks," many of which are already complet- supply their own pillows and blankets. An- ed. One item is the revision of the Faculty other job would be developing a procedure Member in Residence Policy. Here, "selec- for the students to take some cleaning re- tion, job description, evaluation and ac- sponsibilities in their residences, and revising countability should be considered." Another the summer housing policies. is the revision of the Boarder Council Con- The first section of the report covers re- stitution, which McGowan felt would help continued from page 1 students attempted to break the record for pairs and' improvements to be made by the the Boarder Council be as effective and rep- raised the spirits of a big crowd in l«h Ram- continuous softball playing of fifty four Housing Office and Housekeeping as soon as resentative of the student body as possible. skellar and approximately $200 for the MD hours, beginning Friday, March 22 at 7 possible. These include putting emergency Revision of the Room Selection and Resi- drive with Gong Show favorite Chris Barry a.m. Although falling short of their goal, lights in the stairwells of 555, looking into dent Advisor Selection Procedures, and a as host. Kathy Sabo won first prize, a pair playing only 27 hours, they did manage to the fuse problem in Spellman Hall, and re- mandatory food plan for freshmen have al- of tickets to the Renaissance concert on raise $450. An assortment of pastries, do- pairing Spellman's Lounge and broken fur- ready been worked out. Saturday night, for her performance on nated by Egidia's, will be given to the McGowan submitted the report to Univer- niture. A regular pest and insect extermina- guitar. Sharon Courtney won the second player who raised the most money on Fri- sity President James Finlay, S.J., and re- tion policy would be established, and there prize of5>i«~and chianti. Jim Clemente and day, March 30. Kelly would not disclose the would be cleaning coverage on the weekends. viewed it with Executive Vice-President M. winner's name, preferring to surprise him. Paul Reiss, Financial Vice-President and Tony Toronto tied for third place with their McGowan said in the report there should comedy routines, winning $2.50 in dry be "increased supervision of grass cutters on Treasurer Brother James Kenny, S.J., and Administrator for Physical Plant Robert cleaning bills and $3.00 worth of shoe Even with all these activities, Kelly is not Martyrs' Court lawn so they do not continue heels. sure the MD committee will meet its goal. to mow trash and bottles, in addition to Mahan. They discussed how all the recom- Another of the activities planned by "Our goal is $40,000," he said. "Right grass. Martyrs' Court bathroom tiles are mendations can be addressed. Dr. Reiss com- now, I'd guess we'll raise something be- among things to be replaced, and the stair- mented, "It's a good report and we're going students to raise money for Muscular Dys- wells in 555 are to be painted. to be implementing it." trophy was the softball marathon. Eighteen tween $31,500 and $32,500." PAGE 4THE RAM THURSDAY, MARCH 29,1979
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Even the I.B.I, guard types of people, the Irish and those who wish Boulevard like it was 8:30 on a school morn- the talc of the three shipwrecked sailors. standing at one of the exits found the perfor- ing. But it wasn't. Instead, a Sunday evening to be Irish. They succeeded in bringing New Cannibals captured them and threw two of mance irresistible. A broad smile was spread York to a standstill from noon to seven that loomed before them, and thoughts of classes them into the pot after finding out what na- across his face for most of the night. For were nowhere near, even for those scheduled night. tionality they were. However, they let the these were the Irish and this was their season. But there was another side to the festivities, to return to school the next day after a week's Irishman go, becuase he would eat all the po- The day before, many of the near capacity holiday. one which the audience had really come to tatoes if they also put him into the pot. crowd had been among the more than one hear. The duo explained to the crowd how Although still an hour before the start, the Such deprecating humor was well received million watchers that jammed Fifth Avenue the Irish keep their history. Other races write crowd had already filled almost half of the by the audience. Mixed with a lively series of for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, the books and fill museums with musty mem- "Old Gym." The murmur ofvoices compet- jigs, reels and fast-moving songs, it had near- largest event of its kind in the whole world. continued on page 9 ed with the incessant background hum of generators. People shifted uneasily in the bleachers, the backless wooden stands warn- ing of impending discomfort. But the cars kept coming. NEWSBRIEFS They had come from all over the tri-state area. An eavesdropper on conversations found visitors from Boston, Philadelphia, CLC Sponsors Rome Study and even one from far-away Ohio. Putting ByJUDYMcALISTER study Greek and Latin literature, Ancient who are majoring in the Classics, Archeol- aside the worries of everyday life, they came The College at Lincoln Center will par- History, Archeology, and Ancient Roman ogy, Classical History or Art and Art History to be entertained. And they were not disap- ticipate in the Inter-Collegiate Center for Art in the city of Rome. with a strong interest in the Classics. pointed. The entertainment was a benefit Classical Studies this summer in Rome. The The summer study is open to students who The program includes a required eight concert for WFUV, Fordham's radio station, program enables undergraduate students to have completed their sophomore year and credit course called "The Ancient City," and the performers were Tommy Makem and which deals withl topography, epigraphy, Liam Clancy. archeology, and the social history of Rome, Although not household names, Makem Inflation Fighter and the ancient Roman world. All students and Clancy held a special meaning for these will also take intermediate or advanced people. The day before had been St. Patrick's Latin, if they have previous experience with Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Ire- the language, or a course in ancient Art and land. By common consent, the periods before Culture if they have not had such experience. and after Paddy's day are a time for celebrat- Electives will include courses in Latin and ing. Makem and Clancy fit rather nicely into Ancient Art and Culture, intermediate the scheme of things as they just happen to Greek, Italian, and Renaissance and Baroque be the premier singing duo in the world when Art History. it comes to traditional Irish ballads and folk Students usually attend the Rome Center songs. They were ably backed by Archie for one of the two fifteen-week terms given Fisher and Allan Barty, a pair of Scotsmen each year and take the equivalent of four who played the bass and fiddle. courses. The audience was ready for them; you The center is located in Janiculum, only a could feel it in the air. Voices were tinged ten-minute ride from downtown Rome. The with lilting accents that gently spoke of an- three-story building contains rooms which other time and place. For these were the Irish accommodate thirty-two students. Addition- and this was their season. al students will be housed in nearby furnished A roar started up from the crowd as the apartments. lights were dimmed. There was an expectant Tuition is roughly $2000 per term in addi- hush, and then the two performers that they Chrisjlne Lee tion to the $1000 housing fee. had patiently waited for bounded onto the By KEITH MURRAY convention and mandatory wage and price George Shea, dean of the College of Lin- stage. The Fordham show was the last per- Alfred E. Kahn, advisor to the President controls are signs of this change. coln Center, Dr. Ann Hanson, professor of formance of their tour and they showed the on inflation and Chairman of the Council on Kahn's major purpose in speaking before Classics, and Dr. Robert Pinella, chairman results of the wear and tear by opening up Wage and Price Stability, warned yesterday the Federal Regional Council, a group of ten of the Rose Hill Classics Department, are with a lukewarm version of "Maggie that, "the survival of our present economic federal agencies in the New York area, was "just thrilled" about the program, according Pickens." However, that was the last dis- system" was in danger unless rampant twofold. Robert Rafsky, a representative of to Hanson. Shea, however, expressed some cordant note of the evening. It was im- inflation is stopped. the Department of Housing and Urban De- concern about the generous investment in the possible to ignore the enthusiasm and excite- Speaking to members of the Federal Re- velopment, stated that this seminar was to Center which might come to little use if the ment generated by the audience. gional Council meeting at the Lincoln Center get "business, labor, and consumer groups students do not take advantage of the oppor- For the next three hours, the duo weaved a Campus, Kahn stressed that business, labor, talking about inflation, and to get support tunity. spell of enchantment around the crowd, play- and consumer groups must comply with for Carter's anti-inflation program." Anyone interested in applying for the fall ing on their emotions the way a conductor President Carter's voluntary wage and price 1979 term should see Hanson at the Lincoln directs an orchestra. Consummate showmen, control guidelines if inflation is to be held at The remarks made by Kahn are part of an Center campus or Pinella at Rose Hill before they used each other as foils for their anec- a tolerable level. all-day seminar on the problem of inflation the April 15 application deadline. Accom- dotes and comic routines that kept the audi- According to Kahn, if inflation keeps ac- sponsored by the F.R.C. There will be eight panying the application should be a copy of ence in stitches. celerating at its current rate of 15 percent, "a other such seminars around the country the student's official transcript, a list of Many of the jokes dealt with a wily and major political change would take place." whose purpose will be to educate all sectors books read in Latin or Greek (if any), and incorrigible individual named O'Brien. Kahn refused to be specific on this point, but of the American society about Carter's anti- recommendations from two professors in O'Brien loved all the vices of life and avoided stated that recent calls for a constitutional inflation program. their major department. working in any week that had a Monday. Ap- 'The Strip## continued from page 6 or she has always wanted to do without worrying about get- responsibilities, the last place to drink all night and crawl Many would-be Don Juans walk away from Lauderdale ting written up or, worse having it turn up as a popular topic into bed at sunrise, without worrying about catching the 8:16 disappointed by the myth, which is just not true. It is true of conversation at school. The mature, sophisticated presi- train or completing the deal in Chicago. It is the summer of that there are some girls there who wouldn't mind spending dent of the student body can stay up all night drinking, mak- your senior year in high school, only better, because you the night in a carpeted, paneled van curled up next to a ing noise, or acting like a jerk. That behavior is a part of life, know how to really party. sandy-haired sophomore from Michigan. That's to be ex- and nobody takes down names. Of course, the senior doesn't think this while he's down pected because of the large number of girls here. A senior, though, has a different perspective of the place. there. But he does know that he'll have answers to his job or Not that he acts with any more maturity or sanity; in a lot of law school applications in his mailbox when he gets back, The student who deludes himself into believing the myth cases, the ringleaders of the verbal abuse laid on the girls on one of which may change his life. Once he gets a letter of acceptance or gets hired, childhood ends, and he can do finds himself frustrated. The odds of "getting lucky" are no The Strip are slightly high or wasted seniors, many of whom nothing to reverse the transition. He must wave goodbye to better in Fort Lauderdale than they are at Michigan, North have been here before. the carefree days of adolescence, of which Lauderdale was Carolina, or even Fordham. Rather, Fort Lauderdale becomes a kind of weigh station his last statement. It's not a pleasant thought for the dreamers. between adolescence and adulthood. In many cases, it is the last vacation for the student before he becomes a working If life is an express train, Lauderdale is the last stop in the person—a final opportunity to go wild before becoming a borough of childhood. That makes the departure from Fort Fort Lauderdale is the showplace of America's ado- full-fledged member of the adult working world. Lauderdale Lauderdale sadder than anyone imagines, especially for the lescence. A student visitor can do most of the crazy things he is a last chance at childhood, the last place to be without senior who desperately wants to remain a child. JESUITS Fr. Dan Mulhauser, SJ, Director of Vocations for the New York Province of the Society of Jesus will be available for discussion and to answer questions about vocations as a Jesuit Priest or Brother on Monday, April 2, in the Cam- pus Center Music Room, from 11am-2pm.
.• v>.v> Letters to the Editor: Cruz Issues, Q.S. tion for members of the Puerto Rican Studies sole responsibility of (he Faculty Tenure It is students like him who complain all the Institute until 1981. The committee members Review and Reappointment Committee is to time but are not ones to lend a hand in im- Response determine whether (here were any irregu- proving the shcool. It is also immature and also knew that the quota is for the Division To the Editor: as a unit, not an absolute one for sociology larities with (enure proceedings or if (he irrational for a person who is a college stu- Despite the conclusions reached by the or any other of its six disciplines individually. (enure decision was reached properly. All dent to think of lowering the course amount Faculty Tenure and Reappointment Review Late in the two-hour meeting, a remark was parties now agree that the questions posed to to approx. $6.50 per credit. Mr. Kerr in my Committee in his case, Mr. Hernandez-Cruz made about the long-range tenure situation students of Cruz were 'inappropriate" and opinion should revert back to high school continues to charge the tenure committee of in sociology. I am certain that it had no effect 'out of order." And we believe (his indeed where he should relearn the value of a dollar the Social Sciences Division with procedural on the tenure vote. If there was any pro- represented a 'procedural" problem. We and try then to strengthen this great school, irregularities. I feel that 1 should now re- cedural "goof" here, it can only be that the would also like to point out (hat there is little not belittle it. Mr. Kerr should ask searching spond, since all of the procedural decisions chairman's report of the meeting mentioned substantial difference between asking white questions of the isntructors because his out- he attacks were made by me as Division that remark, giving it unmerited significance. students if they felt 'disadvantaged" in look on education has a lot to be desired. Cruz's classes and asking them if they felt chairperson. Hernandez-Cruz's blanket 1 not only appreciate but share Mr. Her- Proud to be a graduate from Fordham (i.S. disadvantages 'as white students." But if criticism of the entre tenure committee, nandez-Cruz's disappointment that, despite Cruz has been misquoting Roche on the therefore, is groundless and unjust. very real service to the College at Lincoln question, we only wish Roche would have As to my own alleged "goofs," Center, he has fallen short of a permanent come out with the objection earlier. Either 1. on the timing of the tenure meeting. Mr. appointment. 1 can understand his anger, at way, we believe, it remains a problem of Again Hernandez-Cruz should have filed his ap- least to a degree. But 1 also affirm that his semantics. plication for tenure by Feb. 1, 1978 but he tenure committee gave his case a full and fair To the Editor— did not do so. Then, on April 21 he asked the hearing. 4. We can only quote a letter sent to Cruz Of course, I do not admit the allegations Academic Vice President to permit a late John F. Roche by Associate Academic Vice-President of Don Kerr (Ram, 3/22/79) on the School application, and his request was granted on Chairman William Bier, informing Cruz of the reasons of General Studies. April 27. Upon being so notified, I scheduled Social Sciences Division for the tenure committee's denial of his However, I cannot help wondering how he the tenure meeting for May 18. That was Editorial reply— tenure application: '[Cruz's] teaching and arrived at such dogmatic conclusions. during exam week and admittedly a "busy" 1. We feel Dr. Roche is not recognizing the research interests closely parallel those of a I see offered no sampling, no question- time, but the meeting had to be held before broad context of Hernandez-Cruz's late ap- tenured sociologist in (he division, a dis- naire, no proof of researching "teaching faculty began leaving for the summer. Atten- plication for tenure. As we have reported in cipline which is already 60 percent tenured." levels," "instructors," "students," "sec- dance was I(X)°'o on May IK; se\en issues of The Ram, substantiated b> If this was an insignificant point, as Roche ond-rate education." 2. on failure to consult the Puerto Rican signed correspondence between all parties tells us, we only wish the administration and In the absence of proven data, no student Studies Institute's Advisory Committee. involved—the University and CLC adminis- tenure committee would lake more seriously in General Studies would be guilty of such Neither Hernandez-Cruz nor anyone else in tration apparently misled Cruz about the the reasons they give to faculty members for fallacious illations. the Institute asked that the Advisory Com- possibilities of obtaining a faculty fellowship, terminating their jobs with the University. One thousand students do not pay tuition mittee be heard as a unit that April or May. (The faculty fellowship in this case would 5. We stand by our articles. for "second-rateeducation." Mr. Kerr, the The obvious reason was that every constitu- have served the purpose of postponing the "Ram fiction" was not in the March 1st ency of the committee—the Institute's Di- tenure decision and allowing Cruz the time to edition, but March 22nd. rector, adjunct faculty and students—gave complete his doctoral dissertation, which was Charles T. Taylor, S.J. opinions in person and/or in writing to the the primary reason for the tenure denial.) Assistant Prbfessor of Philosophy tenure committee. No one missed a hearing; The official memoranda indicated that the Proud School of General Studies 3. on improper questioning of students as late application was apparently the result of To (he Editor- to Hernandez-Cruz's teaching. One of the misinformation rather than procrastination After reading Mr. Don Kerr's letter to you ways to secure student input for the tenure on the part of Cruz. Whether or not there that was published in the March 22 edition of committee was to set aside seven different was 100 percent attendance at the May 18 The Ram, it prompted me to write a rebuttal. Distress hours between May 9 and 17 during which meeting, tenure committee sources still say I was recently graduated from the School of times students could express their opinions to they didn't have enough time to study the General Studies and have never evidenced To the Editor: me and another member of the committee. complicated elements of the Cruz case. more teachers encouraging students to par- 1 am distressed by the statement in your Eight students appeared. I asked two of them 2. And whether or not Hernandez-Cruz or ticipate in class, and had never seen any March 1 editorial that I "had to step into the who were not themselves Puerto Rican stu- 'anyone else in the institute asked that the teachers discourage students from participat- dormitory situation" at Lincoln Center. My dents whether they had felt disadvantaged in advisory committee be heard as a unit" is ing. Mr. Kerr states that "very often, stu- involvement in that question is due only to Hernandez-Cruz's classes. They replied that irrelevant. Article 7 of the University Statutes dents are discouraged from asking searching the fact that 1 am a member of the board at they never had, and I reported that at the (regarding the relationship between the questions or evidencing pointed interest in another institution with which a joint tenure meeting. Though this helped Hernan- institutes and divisions during tenure delib- the topic under discussion." I am sure that building venture might be possible. It has dez-Cruz's case, 1 accept the rebuke of the erations) slates that the division is supposed the majority of students who have taken nothing whatever to do with the initiative or Faculty Tenure Review Committee that the to solicit written recommendations of the courses in General Studies will agree that this lack of it shown by any other office in the question was open to misinterpretation and advisory committee in its role as a committee, is an absolute improbability. All of the teach- university. Indeed, I do not agree with unit was out of order. 1 did not, however, put the not as individuals. Ruche's statement (hat the ers that I came in contact with helped develop assessment of the office of Student Affairs a question to either one of the two students in tenure committee obtained the opinions 'in the students both mentally and morally in all. question "as white students," as Hernandez- person and/or in writing)" of 'every con- addition to giving the best guidance possible George \\. Shiii Cruz has been misquoting me; stituency" of the advisory committee is news on these two areas and the subject matter. I Dean, College at Lincoln Cente 4. on "misapplication" of the 60 percent to us. Roche told The Ram last fall that the think that the teaching levels at Fordham tenure quota rule at the tenure meeting. The tenure committee didn't have enough time to General Studies are immeasurably great. Mr. The Ram welcomes letters to the editor, hut Kerr goes on in his article to downgrade the tenure committee members knew that grant- solicit all (he recommendations required by asks that they be restricted to 300 words and Fordham School of General Studies and ing tenure to Mr. Hernandez-Cruz would not the statutes, citing Cruz's late application. be typed. All letters should be mailed to Box gives no indication of how to remedy this put the Social Sciences Division over that 3. We would like (o point out once again B, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, problem he says Fordham G.S. has. quota even if there were no special dispensa- that, according to University statutes, the 10458. The Borz-Eye View Cruisin' On The Strip — Pat Boni In Fort Lauderdale, everybody has an act. Take the guy spring, when temperatures during the day range from the along the shore. On the right side are the hotels, clubs and who cruises down The Strip in his squeaky-polished, chrome- high 70's to low 80's—pleasantly warm, but not uncom- bars which make The Strip the most profitable commercial covered black Trans Am with windows so darkly tinted it's fortable. The best weather coincides with the intersessions or area of the city. impossible to sec inside. His act is, I do have a bitchy car. spring breaks most colleges have halfway through their If the Strip were a living body, its heart would probably b spring semesters. That coincidence has turned Lauderdale Take the seven guys in the Chevy van who sit on the roof and at the spot where Las Olas Boulevard bisects it near the Hoi from a quiet seaside resort into one of the largest commercial say hello to any girls who come within earshot. Their acts iday Inn about a mile and a half south of Sunrise Boulevard jewels on Florida's Gold Coast. are, we are gonna pick up girls. At the southern corner of that intersection is The Button But beneath all the acts and the games played by the thou- famed for its afternoon college parties and wet T-shirt con sands of college students who come to this place every year is The four-lane highway that runs north and south along tests. On the northern corner is the Elbo Room, a popula. the knowledge that much of what goes on is not real life. Fort Lauderdale Beach has several names. Officially, it is rock club, and about 50 yards north of that is the Ocean Mis Fort Lauderdale is a time portal where mature, sane people Florida State Road Al A, though the street signs on the beach Lounge, a very popular disco. can step out of themselves and assume a totally different refer to it as North and South Atlantic Boulevard. To the Most of the pedestrian traffic uses the sidewalk on th character without feeling uneasy or ashamed. And, for the thousands of students who have either been here or listened right side of the road where the clubs are, making it conven seniors who spend their spring breaks here, it is a last fling at to stories about it, it has another, more familiar name. It is ent for the people inching down The Strip in cars to mak adolescence before they are consumed by the responsibilities The Strip. Not the strip. 77»t» Strip. It is hallowed ground to comments or start conversations. Sometimes the dialogu of the adult working world. Lauderdale's visitors, and the place were most of them go can get raunchy, depending on the alcoholic state of the pec Fort Lauderdale Beach, the area where most of the action into their acts. pie involved, but the majority of it is rather friendly or mini centers, is a sandy strip of land about half a mile wide and The Strip begins in the northern part of Fort Lauderdale lessly lewd. four miles long, separated from Fort Lauderdale proper by lteach where Sunrise Boulevard meets North Atlantic Boule- A prevailing myth about Fort Lauderdale says it is a grc; the Atlantic Infracostal Waterway, a canal brimming with vard. Sunrise Boulevard is a main thoroughfare used by col- place to pick up girls. That theme is all too evident on th expensive yachts and sailing vessels. Perched on South Flori- lege students who stay at inland hotels, At night, eastbouud Strip. For the male students who subscribe to the pic da's Atlantic coast about seven miles north of Miami, Fon traffic on Sunrise Boulevard is racked up for miles, and >s idea, The Strip becomes a kind of butcher shop '•here g Lauderdale's location makes it the glad recipient of the kind can get even worse if the drawbridge over the Intracoastal is in slow-moving cars check out every giil on 0)<: sidcwaU of tropical weather most people associate with Florida—hot, raised anytime before 2 A.M. much as a customer scrutinizes cuts of meat hanging behim sunny days and cool, comfortable nights. Nearly all the traffic makes the right turn and proceeds at the counter in the butcher shop. Of course, there is one bi. Residents of the area say the heat sometimes becomes in- a crawl southbound on Atlantic. On the left side of the road difference. In Fort Lauderdale, the meat has the right o tolerable in the summer, when temperatures occasionally hit is the beach, lined with palm trees and virtually empty, save refusal. the high 90's. They feel that the weather is best during the for the small number of couples who go for romantic strolls continued on page BOY PIZZA! MINUTE PIZZA! WHATS THAT? WHAT TASTES BETTER WITH PIZZA THAN MAYBE ANYTHING ELSE IN THE ENTIRE, ISAIR ENTIRE WORLP? HOW^TUPIPOFME... \LOVg MY BUR/ WHY PO YOU THINK THEY CALL 'EM TASTEBUPS AWYWAY? KING OF BEERS® • ANHEUSER-BUSCH. INC. • ST. LOUIS ..IARCH29, 1979 PAGE6 THE RAM THURCI CUCHUUW \. THECOOCH GRAND OPENING mm 2649 WEBSTER AVEHUE-MT OFF fORPHAM ROM SPECIALS * 7S FOR A PfTCHER OF BIER ON W SANDWICHES FOR LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES M.D./D.V.M. In European Medical & Veterinary Schools The Med.cal £ — Is God Calling You? — pr»cties in (he U.S. "There are menemenis of the soul, deeper than words can describe 1. into 3 m*d-ca' and yei more powerful than any reason.» hich can gi>e a man to know 2. Wane* o* Sc-ffnce Drj-ee i? cswoeraso-> «vi!M fsco?-1'^^ beyond question or arguing or doubt, that the finger of God is here. -.d u-n--»«'s.-'.*i ,r ',-« o S. He'd Be Almost 300 Years Old If Johann Sebastian Bach Were Alive Todayy By BILL BOLE The grand festivities held this week com- memorating J.S. Bach's 294th birthday are winding down. And with all the media pub- licity surrounding the celebrations, it is very likely that scores of contemporary music lovers, unfamiliar with the great master's works, will be shopping around record stores for their first Bach recordings. Thousands of Bach devotees gathered at Symphony Space on Saturday for a twelve hour marathon of Bach music. Appropriate- ly titled "Wall-To-Wall Bach/'the event was not a concert in the strict sense. Anybody An early draft of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto who could play an instrument or sing in a to disco or whatever the latest musical horror traditional guitarist, gives a more aggressive, chorus was invited to perform alongside them, had to prepare himself to become the is. acoustic rendition of Bouree on his Mudlark members of the American Symphony Or- great performer on the organ that he after- So I will recommend four recordings to the album. As he fiercely plucks each and every chestra, the Bloomingdale Chamber Orches- wards was." The Trio Sonata in C demon- prospective listener of Bach tunes, ranging note, Kotke strives for a sort of percussive tra, and the New Amsterdam Symphony strates Bach's conviction that pieces written from solo guitar pieces to full orchestral sounding guitar which—although playing the Orchestra. for pedagogical purposes must be musically suites. These albums can be purchased at any same written version as Bream—adds a new edifying as well as technically edifying. It's no wonder that the spirit of the Bach Sam Goody's music store for under three dimension to Bouree. The Prelude and Fugue in D displays vir- celebrations and the entire Baroque era dollars. Jethro Tull also recorded a unique version tuostic writing from start to finish, from the would capture the hearts of many people in Julian Bream Plays Bach of Bouree on their This Was album. In this, vigorous pedal scales that open the prelude to the 1970's. the English rock group's first and best al- the difficult pedal cadenza (passage that al- For the most part, contemporary music is I have always thought the guitar can ex- bum, underrated flautist Ian Anderson per- lows the artist room for improvisation) that mass-produced by "stars." press the beauty of Bach melodies as well as forms an intriguing jazzy, upbeat interpreta- concludes the fugue. Heintze gets the point But, to put it simply, composing music any other instrument, save the harpsichord, tion of the Bach classic. With fine improvisa- across superbly. during the Baroque era was a craft. It may be of course. And the guitarist who does the tional lines by Anderson and a charming bass Six Brandenburg Concertos hard for us to grasp: the lonely genius work- best job of this is Julian Bream, as he proves guitar solo by Glenn Cornick, this is pos- A careful listening to the Six Brandenburg ing over each master piece as a labor of love in Julius Bream Plays Bach. sibly one of the most creative adaptations of Concertos is essential to understanding expressing himself as an individual. And As a composer of aristocratic music, Bach a Bach melody ever recorded. Bach's music. The Chamber orchestra of the Bach, typifying the Baroque composer, would have no occasion to write for guitar, Vienna State Opera (with violin, trumpet, thought of himself as a servant with a master which in his day was considered somewhat Master Works for Organ Volume II flute and harpsichord) has recorded the most to satisfy, a craftsman with a job. This is why vulgar and deserving no place in the cham- In my most eccentric moods, I cling to definitive version of Bach's great and historic many pieces of Baroque music were anon- ber. But Bach did compose a small group of classical organ music, the kind that places Brandenburg Concertos. Especially impor- ymous. pieces for the lute, a string instrument at one your mind in some seventeenth century En- tant is the employment of authentic Baroque Those who know very little about classical time as fundamental to music as a piano is glish cathedral. My favorite recording of or- instruments, such as the viola-da-gamba and music but wish to purchase a few Bach re- now. Bream draws from much of this lute gan music is the eleventh volume of Master the recorder. cordings often run into problems. The pro- music. And he is, simply enough, the fore- Works for Organ, a collection of some of the Most interesting in this recording is the spective buyer mutters in the record shop, most lutenist and guitarist in the world. finest Bach compositions performed by Hans third concerto, where the corner movements "Am I buying albums that are representative I can not help but get the impression when Heintze, one of Germany's leading organ are separated by a cadenza improvised on the of Bach's music? Do these recordings I wish listening to Bream that each individual players. harpsichord by Anton Heiller, the Viennese to purchase offer a broad range of Bach ren- note—although lasting only a fraction of a Today we view Bach as a prolific composer master of harpsichord and organ. This is ditions?" And, of course, "Are these top- second and accompanied by the swift picking of vocal, instrumental and keyboard music. done in accordance with the practice of notch artists performing the pieces?" of harmonizing notes—somehow constitutes But most of his contemporaries did not con- Bach's time where improvisation played a It's not hard to feel overwhelmed by the a melody in itself. sider him in this regard, for every cantor and much greater role than in classical music per- hundreds of Bach albums with foreign names Bream displays this clearness and crispness musicum director was expected to produce formance today. Rarely will one encounter and terms emblazoned across the covers that in a brief, lovely version of "Bouree," one of great quantities of vocal and instrumental thi« merging of inventiveness and discipline. seem intelligible. And if one turns to the the best known Bach pieces in the pop music music as a matter of course. Rather, it was Orchestral Suites esoteric arts pages of the New York Times, world. Bach's seemingly unparalleled talent as an For those who enjoy the excitement of it's quite likely that one may be driven back Leo Kotke, the enormously talented folk- organist that earned him the modest fame he large orchestras, I recommend Bach's enjoyed during his lifetime. Orchestral Suite. Most recorded versions of The four works presented in this volume the suites are strikingly similar. Makem & Clancy- exemplify two different but equally impor- The one I happen to own is a recording of continued from page 5 Barnett, general manager of WFUV. "I tant aspects of Bach's career as organist. The a 1970 performance by the Franz Josef Maier orabilia from the past. The Irish keep their walked in on Sunday after the start and, it Trio Sonata in C is representative of the Orchestra at the Collegium Aureum in history in song, they told the crowd, and then was obvious, even then, that this would be a teaching material Bach used to educate a fu- Europe. proceeded to give the people a few examples. tremendous success.'' ture generation of skilled musicians; the The essential characteristic of the suites is Interspersed between the livelier tunes, the other works are typical of the virtuoso pieces its dance movements. The lively spirit of songs of the past were sung, telling tales of The emcees for the concert were Helon that dazzled Bach contemporaries and firmly dance was retained even in the suites which war, rebellion, hardship, sadness, but, above Johnson and Peter Daly, who are also co- established his reputation as the best key- were intended "only" for playing (and not all, perseverance in the face of insurmount- hosts of 'Ceol Na Gael,' the Irish music pro- board player on the continent. for dancing), Maier once said. able odds. "The Band Played Waltzing gram on WFUV every Sunday afternoon. It According to Hans Forkel, Bach's first These recordings of the suites are excep- Matilda," "The Man From God Know's was evident that most of those attending were biographer, Bach intended the sonata in C to tionally balanced, reflecting, literally, the Where," "Four Green Fields." regular listeners of the program, and they rel- serve as an exercise for his oldest son spacious European halls used, with lofty ceilings and hard floors. The mood was entirely different during the ished the prospect of viewing the two image- Whilhelm Friedemann, "who, by practicing playing of these songs. Despite the lousy less voices for the first time. acoustics of the Old Gym, the meaning and intense emotion came across clearly. The Makem and Clancy were obviously pleased You have something to crowd was silent, drinking in the experience, by the reception they received, and their per- share with the people of the occasionally singing along during the chorus. formance showed it. They teasingjy won- rural South and Appalachia dered aJoud if the audience had any homes to For these were indeed she Irish, and this was — yourself. Find but how iheir night. go to. Most of the crowd yelled back that you can help, as a Catholic The financial figures were equally impres- they were quite happy to stay where they si". e. Nearly 2,500 people bringing in S12,415. •*ere. In noting the 15-year gap since their Brother, Sister, or Priest. Approximately 54,500 of that is profit and las: performance as Fordham, the duo vowed Your request will be treated v>ii! go into a fund to be used for genera] op- that it wouldn't be another 15 years til! their . r confidentially. r.tx'. performance. One can only hope that erating expenses. "1 was quite pleased with | I'd like information about the way things worked out," said Donate Ja> :hey fulfill that pledge, and soon. opportunities with the Glenmary Missioners and the free poster. SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC I'd like a free copy of the poster only. ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY O • EVENINGS & SATURDAYS Glenmary Missioners • HOSPITAL INTERNSHIP Room •;. Box 46404 For information write or Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 ULTRASOUND INSTITUTE Name 308 Willow Avenue Address. Hoboken, N.J. 07030 City .State. (212)549-0861 Zip .Age_ PACK 10 THE RAM THURSDAY, MARCH 29,1979 TJTE TASTES GREAT AND ITS LESS FILLING. I ALSO UKE THE EASY-OPENING CANT Smifh Former All-Pro lirwman ©1978 MNer Brewing Co., MKwaukf*, WIs THE RAM THURSDAY, MARCH 22,1979 PAGE 11 Soccer Eighth By STEVE HOFFMAN pressure was really on us. We had to win," said Mike Hartman, FC'81. SUMMER STUDY The indoor soccer team completed its sea- The Rams quickly got themselves into son this past weekend in the University of trouble, as one of their top players, Kenrick STUDY ENGLAND? Connecticut Invitational Tournament, con- Boddin, was ejected from the game. IN NEW YORK CITY YES - I am interested in Adam Smith University's sidered to be one of the most prestigious on The contest was won with three minutes to SUMMER SCHOOL in Oxford it Cambridge, Tngland. the East Coast. The Rams gave a fine perfor- go. Hartman dribbled the ball downfield Courses in Art, Economics, English, History, Politics, mance, compiling a 4-3 record and placing toward Fitzgibbon's defender. When this Columbia University eighth out of a field of 32 teams. drew the dfeenseman away from Fitzgibbon, offers over 350 under- I graduate, graduate, Science and Sociology. Tuition for three—week courses Fordham's first opponent was Fairfield Hartman square passed back to the team is $395, plus accommodation charges of $44") (Oxford) University. All-Metropolitan Conference and professional school captain, who scored the game's only goal. courses. Write for bulletin; and $4!ir> (Cambridge). j Kevin Reardon, CBA'80, led the Rams to a By winning this game, the Rams advanced Summer Session, \2 YES - 1 am interested in the SEMESTER ABROAD 't 111) •! onesided victory, scoring the first two goals. to the second and final round of competition. studying Politics in London, England, with practical Columbia University I experience of international political institutions. The first was on a break away and the second The first game was against Boston College. 102 C Low Library Full tuition for $1,995 per semester. on an assist from George Fitzgibbon, "It was a really heartbreaking game for NY, NY, 10027 CBA'81. Sophomore Mike Gallagher con- us," said Fitzgibbon. The game ended regu- I Q YES - I am interested in the M. A. (Politics) course cluded the Ram's scoring effort with a fine lation time in a 0-0 tie. The contest then went in Europe, including practical experience. Two head shot, the assist going to Reardon on the into overtime, but again both teams played I semesters, tuition $1,995 for each. throw in. flawless defense and no goals were scored. " NAME Questionable calls led to the first Fordham The final outcome was subsequently de- I ADDRESS "Mi loss, against the host team, UCONN. The cided in Boston College's favor because the TO: Adam Smith University, Box 374, Leesburg, VA 2lO75 Rams were playing an offsides trap defense Eagles had four corner kicks to the Rams' in their earlier contest against Fairfield. Since three. The defeat forced Fordham down into it was successful they decided to use it against the loser's bracket. the Huskies. Two victories, over Lafayette 1-0 and The purpose of the trap is to catch the of- Noth Carolina State by forfeit, brought the fensive player offsides, resulting in a turn- Rams to a meeting with the University of over. But in this contest the referees were not Massachusetts. Taking advantage of key de- JOB calling the offsides with consistency and fensive mistakes, Massachusetts scored therefore Connecticut scored the only two twice, shutting Fordham out 2-0 and elim- goals of the contest. inating the team from further competition. OPPORTUNITY "Both times that they scored were when Gallagher was pleased with the team's per- they were offsides," said a visibly upset formance during the tourney and over the en- Gallagher. tire season. "The two teams that beat us both The first day of competition was double placed in the top four at the end of the day," elimination, which meant Fordham had to he said, "Overall our season was quite suc- Diocesan Priesthood win its next game, against Syracuse. "The cessful!' Sometimes just becoming a woman Have You Thought About It? is an act of courage... For further information, see: Fr. Joseph Martin Camous Center Music Room Mon. 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To sign up or for further information, call James MITRICTID -O3> , UIH«IIMfUI>II*ClBIPlll 'M lliv.1 upon Sylvi.i 1'l.ilh's s R,.d lha Btnlim Pip«rb«ck A CINEMA 5 THEATRE WORLD PREMIERE [CINEMA I ] "hifilAv- e *il bOth SI • Pt Hi PAGE 12 THE RAM THURSDAY, MARCH 29,1979 Tired Softbaffers Caff If Quits By CHRIS KEATING tions. lights for the event because of their extremely high cost |n On the other hand, players Charlie Elwood, CBA'80, and addition, the white sheets that were supposed to cover (i At 7:45 A.M. on Saturday morning, eighteen Fordham Howie Rennell, FC'80, never seemed to tire. Elwood sprint- House were blown down by the wind. students, including me, ended their valiant effort to break ed to first base on all his hits throughout the night, and led Since the players could not see clearly and also wanted io the world record for the longest fast-pitch softball game. both teams with three home runs. For an encore, he ran rest, the night contests were reduced to little more than a After 24'/; hours of runs, hits, and errors on Martyr's Court seven miles on Sunday. Rennell batted .512 and led both pepper game where a line drive into the outfield was consid lawn, the players agreed that physical exhaustion would pre- teams in hits and runs scored. "The hardest thing for me to ered an out. For the lack of action, the outfielders—who vent them from continuing another 30 hours. Reluctantly, do was quit," he said. "1 think 1 could have made it." True played 20 feet beyond the infield—could almost fall asleep they stopped. to his word, he was playing again on Sunday on Martyr's Once the sun rose, the regular, competitive game resumed lawn. for two more hours. According to the 1978 Guinness Book of World Records, For the record, RennelPs team won eight of the 13 games Throughout the cold night, the tent erected in front of the mark is held by the Celtex Softball Club, a group from played. We played 117 innings, and each batter hit almost 75 F-House was a popular spot. Many players slept near the Palmerton North, New Zealand, slightly east of the Bronx. times. After the opening pitch was thrown on Friday at 7:15 heater between innings, or watched The Wizard o/Oz on the On January 22-24, 1977, the Celtex Club played for 51 A.Mv, Jim Gage's team won, 20-19. Since the players pos- portable television. hours. Since then, they have increased their record to 54 sessed plenty of energy,this game was the quickest and high- Every major newspaper and television station was notified hours. Like Fordham's team, the Celtex Club played with est scoring. In fact, the score of the twelfth game was 3-1. of Fordham's attempt at history, but—to everyone's dismay two teams of nine men and no substitutes. During the day games, Matt Rawlick, FC'80, batted .462 —Warner Wolf failed to show up. However, the late night Why would anyone play softball for so long? Were these and Rob Rich hit .459. Juniors Phil Dwyer and Dave D'Ales- disc jockey of WPLJ-FM, David Fonteno, did recognize the students crazy? No. Their twofold purpose was to break a sandro both batted .421. group's efforts. Between one of the innings, he said, "Look world record and to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. On Friday afternoon, better than one hundred spectators at this. It's now five to five in the morning, and there's a Although the eighteen marathon men will not find their watched the games from along the third base line and the group of students playing softball right now at Fordham names in any record book, they did something much more outfield. They were entertained by the hilarious antics of University in The Bronx. They're on their 21st hour of a important. Jim Kelly, the chairman of the MD committee, home-plate umpire freshman Roger McGloin, who was 55-hour marathon. I've heard of physical fitness, but this is estimated that the players raised $450 for MD. dressed in a blue suit and tie. For him, calling strikes was a ridiculous." While the teams did not even reach one half of the Celtex's three step process. After the ball had crossed the plate, he record, playing 24V; hours is still an accomplishment. Just would step in front of the catcher, tell the batter he should Many students who had confidence in the group were dis- ask any one of the players who could barely walk off the have swung, and, while thrusting his right arm into the air, appointed and surprised when they woke up and saw that no field, and slept all day Saturday while coated in Absorbine would finally scream, "Strike!" one was playing. Dean Mendes, FC'82, said, "I was amazed Junior. After Roger retired, Patty Clark, FC'81, took over. when 1 woke up and saw an empty field." Rick McKeown, For instance, infielder Colin Coleman, FC'81, who slept Dressed in her bathrobe, slippers, and a G-8 cap, she called FC'82, added, "I thought they must have been on a break." for 34 hours on Saturday and Sunday, said he would not the balls and strikes for most of the night. In addition, the Concerning a possible second attempt at the record, Jim play in another marathon. In addition, after sleeping 24 players could never have survived without the Cheerios, tur- Gage, FC'80, said, "Of course we'll play again. We'll last a hours following the games, Tom Padden, CBA'80, said he key sandwiches, baked ziti, and Oreo cookies supplied by the lot longer next year because we learned from our mistakes. would not play, either. He stated, "After it was over, 1 felt marathon's organizers, Kelly and Claire Sarrazin, FC'80. The game is 30 percent physical and 70 percent mental, and like I had been hit by Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Leon After the sun set, the teams played in darkness from 7:00 we didn't realize that." Rennell added, "We'll be back next Spinks, and the boys all at once from all sides and direc- P.M. until sunrise at 5:30 A.M. The group never secured year." Roche Resigns SID Position Sports Information Director Mike Roche Class of 1976, had been hired by University has resigned his post effective at the end of Relations Director Bob Brown because it was this year, for what he terms "a lack of ex- felt that he had experience. He had served as perience and organization." a student assistant to SID Bob Goldwater for "I feel that I just have not done a good job three years prior to his graduation. here," he said. "This position demands a "I did not have the experience in public re- great deal of time, and the long hours have lations," said Roche, "and as a result I could hurt my personal life. Also, I need a full-time not do a good job promoting Fordham sports secretary. My student helpers have been events. I also lack the organization—my of- great, but 1 need someone in the office at all fice looks like a bomb hit it." times, especially when 1 am traveling wiht a "1 hold no animosity against anyone. I just team, to take my phone messages." could not do the job." Roche will help Ath- Roche, a graduate of Fordham College, letic Director Dave Rice find a replacement. INTRAMURAL CORNER By MICHAEL KAY House. The winners in the The Activity League play- second round will advance offs match up this way: While Fordham's varsity into the third round, which Lookin Good II versus sports scene is between sea- will be played April 9, 11, Mooners (6-2), Serious sons, intramural activities and 12. Joints versus Celler Dwell- are just heating up. The in- Intramural Director Jim ers (5-3), The Lobes versus tramural softball schedule is Lansing feels "Chem Again El Grito (5-3), and Just In now starting while the men's is the team to beat, but feels Time (5-3) versus Twilight Boarder and Activity Bas- everyone has a chance." Zone. BUI Crawford, rated number one on the tennis team, shows early season form ketball Leagues are involved Lansing has said that the The playoffs will be in playoffs. winner of the Boarder March 27 but the big match- In the men's Boardei,- League has a better chance up will probably occur in Basketball League, 16 teams to beat the winner of the the quarterfinals when the Men's Tennis Opens qualified for the playoff. Activity League, because two powerhouses, Twilight The playoffs are in a best of they always play together, Zone and The Lobes, will three format, but in the first meet. Lobes' Captain Peter The Fordham men's tennis team opened but he has been impressed The team consists of eleven members: round only one team, the with a few of the Activity LoBue feels that his team is their season with a pair of decisive 9-0 vic- seniors Bill Crawford (captain), Bob Bull, Runnin' Rebels, had to go League teams. "One of capable of going all the way tories over Juilliard and Pratt last week. Jim McNamara, Mike Del Rosario, juniors the full three, in beating the "if we beat the Twilight Coach Bob Hawthorne stated, "We had a Joe Pellillo, Pete Ross, and newcomer Toni them, The Twilight Zone, Zone." LoBue feels that relatively easy time playing the first two Sylvester, who coach Hawthorne feels will B.A.M.F.'s. The Rebels, can possibly go all the way matches. 1 have been very pleased with our add strength despite his lack of varsity ex- along with Bishops Cave in both leagues," he said. while "they will be our early practices and practice schedule." perience. Dan Corley is the only sophomore and Burrito Brothers are There are eight teams that toughest opponent, they on the team and the freshmen players are predominantly freshman made the playoffs in the can be beat of we play no- This year the team had been working out Greg Leach, Ted Clarke, and Bob Haw- teams that have made it into Activity League and the mistake ball." in the Lombardi Center tuo weeks before the thorne Jr. the second round. Twilight Zone will have to The winner of the Ac outside courts were ready. "We've been "Our team has a lot of depth," said Haw- The second round is being get through them to uphold tivity League will meet tin1 practicing at 7 A.M. and 3 P.M. every day, thorne. "We're looking forward to tuning a played now and pairs the Lansing's prediction. The winner of the Boarder said Hawthorne, "and 1 feel that this will very successful season." two freshman entries, Bish- Zone was the only undefeat- League and the viiioi i" make a big difference." The team plays Manhattanville, Fairleigh ops Cave and Burrito Bros. ed team, posting a 7-0 rec- that confrontation *iU ll'' Dickinson University and then lona, last Other match-ups include the ord, while three teams, The ceive trophies and will I* Hawthorne also said that the outdoor year's Metropolitan champions whom lord- Rebels versus Waste Crew, lobes, Serious Joints and the champs of Fo^ courts are among the nicest in the country. ham lost to last year 6-3. "I'll know after the Chem Again against C- Lookin Good II, has 7-1 basketball intramural "The courts are beautiful and we hope to lona match how good we are," said Haw- House and B-House vs. A- records. tern. draw a lot of people here with them." thorne. "We've never been so ready so realy.