Volume 14, Number 5 College at Lincoln Center, Fordham University, New York November 21. 1990 Fordham Recognizes I Gaelic Society Lecture Gay and Lesbian Club Controversy
By Diane Barracca and Paige Polisner ' 'There was a lot of people wearing shorts, and' Following weeks of controversy and debate it was freezing cold, which is pretty telling," By Diane Barracca and Thomas Bradley Rai According to Irish Voice columnist Patrick regarding whether FLAG (Fordham Lesbians Plummer commented. "Nobody would have What began as a lecture sponsored by the CLC Farrelly, "It was then that Fr. McMahon said and Gays) should be granted club status, the worn shorts without it being on purpose." Gaelic Society on November 2nd turned into a it was okay to have Messinger and the message United Student Government at Rose Hill voted Members of FLAG had discussed seeking of- political rally against the wishes of the club's from the mayor." 12-4 to officially recognize FLAG for the first ficial recognition and funding from the Univer- members and its moderator, Dr. John McCar- (At the time The Observer went to press. Fr. time in the organization's eleven year history. sity since last year. According to Plummer. this thy, who was later the subject of two articles in McMahon was in Ireland and could npt be reach- "The administration has been by and large sup- semester FLAG leaders "decided that it was im- the Irish Voice which suggested that he and CLC ed for comment.) portive." said John Plummer, FLAG co- portant to be more visible, and that that would Vice President George McMahon had allegedly The Irish Voice article also charged that on the president. "The biggest obstacle has been be more valuable than continuing to be been motivated by racism in organizing who night of the lecture, Dr. McCarthy told one of students. A lot of students have been actively secretive." would be permitted to speak at the event and who the folk singers backstage, Matt Jones, that the petitioning at Rose Hill against FLAG funding." The process of receiving club status at Rose would not. singers would be unable to perform because Plummer maintained, "Several editors of Vie Hill includes submitting a list of fifteen group The Irish Voice columns charged that Dr. McAliskey was "too tired." He then reported- Ram, including Pat Riley (Editor-in-chief) and members and a constitution to be approved jw McCarthy and Fr. McMahon objected to allow- ly "shook his finger in Jones' face and said "You David Hayes (Opinion editor) are also the leaders the Director of Student Activities, the Dean 17 ing black activist minister Herbert Daughtry and are not going to sing." of PACT and many of the editorials in 77?f Ram Student Life, the Operations Committee, and civil rights attorney Richard Harvey speak at the Richard Harvey is also quoted in the article certainly reflect their viewpoints." finally the United Student Government Senate, lecture, in addition to reportedly preventing the as stating. "The folk singers were OK until they A rival Rose Hill publication, the paper. •vhich officially recognized FLAG on Tuesday, fwo folk singers, one also a black political ac- realized that Matt Jones was also a black political printed in its November 15th issue a letter from November 13, twelve votes to four. tivist, from performing. activist." Pat Riley expressing PACT'S (Preserving A Some students at Fordham's CLC campus have • According to Gaelic Society President Michelle Dr. McCarthy has stated that he wasn't even Catholic Tradition) views on homosexuality. In reportedly expressed interest in forming a gay (Prunty, in May of this year the Committee for aware who Jones was when the episode took his letter, Riley states, "Homosexuals are similar and lesbian organization here at CLC as well. Free Speech, in Ireland (CFSI) contacted the place. According to his account of the incident. to adulterers, pornographers, frequent mastur- Plummer said members of FLAG from Rose Hill Gaelic Society to ask if they would extend an in- McCarthy told Jones it would probably be bet- bators, and yes, somewhat to irresponsible would be willing to offer CLC students who vitation for Gerry Adams, the President of Sinn ter if the singers performed after the lecture, since drinkers and sexually active youths Homosex- wanted to start a FLAG club at CLC help and Fein, to speak in the United States, as other McAliskey had travelled extensively in the days uals are deviant from the norms of a good, pro- advice, adding that "They should feel confident |Schools such as New York University had done prior to. the event and was ' 'probably tired."" Dr. per healthy community." that the administration will be generally suppor- in the past. Sinn Fein is the political party which McCarthy said he exited to go onstage after Jones In recent weeks incidents of harrassment tive! I would think that at Lincoln Center the stu- legally advocates the Irish Republican Army and reportedly then said, "If I can't sing now I won't directed at FLAG memers have reportedlyJaken dent enviroment might be more receptive.". . Jje.,5ioging.at.a)i.','. and denies seeing any securi- p'raceT'PluhuherstatetT According to* a FLAG Plummer said that "homophobia and safety" Adams was denied a visa by the U.S. State ty guards "escort" the folk singers out as was spokesperson, "One member woke up to cries is the topic of FLAG'S next meeting, to be held Department, and Irish political activist Bernadette of 'death to homosexuals' beneath her dorm win- Tuesday, November 27th at 7 p.m. on the se- Devlin McAliskey was chosen to speak in his dow. Another, a young freshman male, had a cond floor porch or the Administration Building place at the lecture on November 2nd. The Gaelic blood written note pinned to his door." at Rose Hill. A guest speaker from the Gay and • Society verbally agreed that it would provide the Ah indication of the opposition to FLAG on Lesbian Ami-Violence Project is scheduled. Pope Auditorium and refreshments afterwards the Rose Hill campus was the negative reaction Regarding the Rose Hill USG Senate's deci- with funds from from the Student Activities by some students to "Jeans Day", held on sion last week to grant FLAG official club status, Budget Committee, and the Committee would November 7th. FLAG asked that advocates of Plummer concluded, "We are very pleased that provide the speaker and advertising for the event. gay and lesbian rights and issues wear jeans that this passed. It has definitely been difficult, and In mid-September CFSI's Christopher Lyons day to demonstrate their support. Plummer said I think we're all very glad that this is over. There asked the Gaelic Society if Daughtry, Harvey, although student support was "considerable and will be another fight in the Spring because fun- |and Manhattan Borough President Ruth Mess- more than expected" (including participation by ding comes up as an issue in April or May. inger could attend the event, Prunty said. Mess- some professors and administrators), as many or Whether or not we get funded will largely de- inger would read a message from Mayor David more students wore shorts as part of a counter pend on whether the Pro-Choice Club gets fund- Dinkins on free speech. movement organized by opponents of FLAG. ed, which is currently under consideration:" By mid-October, the Gaelic Society received approval for the new speakers from Normand Parenteau, Dean of Students, and Fr. McMahon. 'Later the Gaelic Society found out that CFSI had Substance Abuse at already gone ahead and invited the speakers without waiting for their approval, Prunty added. Next it came to the attention of the Gaelic Fordham Society and McCarthy that CFSI had somewhat inaccurately billed the event in advertisements By Denise Oliver were drug related. However, two years ago, around the metropolitan area as being "under the Recently Fordham students and employees at three students were apprehended by campus auspices of Fordham University, Lincoln Center, stated in the November 10 Irish Voice article. Lincoln Center and Rose Hill received a com- security, for smoking marijuana on the Plaza. Gaelic Society", Prunty said, making it appear During the lecture itself, which was attended prehensive drug and alcohol abuse policy state- Director of Campus Security at CLC, Michael as if three separate entities had sponsored the by an estimated three hundred people, the Com- ment in the "mail. Required by Federal Law under J. Kenny, confirmed this, and said that campus event. CFSI also publicized the event as a mittee for Free Speech on Ireland sold publica- the provisions of the "Drug-Free Schools and security personnel are trained to look for mari- political rally. The Gaelic Society asked that tions and took up collections against verbal Communities Act Amendments of 1989", this juana use, routinely ^checking bathrooms, CFSI change its ads to avoid appearing agreements with the Gaelic Society and Dean statement not only outlined Federal and State stairwells and other parts of the facility for the misleading, but according to Prunty, they never Parenteau. penalties for the use and abuse of dj-ugs and characteristic odor. Other drug use would be did. "I think verbal agreements were a big mistake." alcohol, it also re-stated University policies harder to detect. He felt that since the pool table Two weeks prior to the lecture, members of Michelle Prunty said. "They [CFSI] did a lot of which are included in Fordham's Student was removed from the Plaza Cafe, and a strict the CLC Gaelic Society, feeling shut out of the things behind our backs. The lines of informa- Handbook. ID enforcement policy went into effect, that in- decision making process and incensed by some tion should've been more open." Fordham's statement also included information cidents of alcohol abuse had abated, though he of the ways in which CFSI had organized the Dean Parenteau agreed, stating that although regarding where students and employees can go said "Thursday nights are usually the nights event without communicating with them first, the he asked the Committee not to collect money, to get help if they have a problem, and identified when students tend to drink more, since it's the club's members voted against Daughtry, Mess- they actively-solicited funds and were assisted the health risks associated With the abuse of last day of the school week." inger, and Harvey speaking at the lecture. by the speaker, Bernadette Devlin McAliskey. who suggested the crowd donate money and pas> alcohol and the use of illicit drugs.Jncluding Dean Parenteau said he is not the person who "They just wanted Bernadette Devlin." around buckets. Originally, the Committee-Jjad marijuana, cocaine, barbiturates, arnpfietamines, reviews disciplinary actions resulting from pro- Michelle Prunty said. According to McCarthy, intended to charge an admission fee, Parertteau and narcotics. Recent findings published in the blems in the Lucerne. Those are handled by the members of the Gaelic Society also disliked the said. "The understanding wilh Christopher Journal of the American Medical Association say Resident Manager, Liam O'Brien. O'Brien ex- idea of a rally and were opposed to the idea of Lyons (of the Committee for Free Speech on that alcoholism affects one in every four families plained that when a Resident Assistant (R.A.) CFSI using the event to suit their selective Ireland) was that we had a problem with them in the U.S. writes up a student for an infraction of dorm political agendus, • charging an admissions fee," Pareiiteau said. According to other recent surveys, 68 percent policy, he handles them, but more serious pro-, On October 31st the Gaelic Society attended of college students have experimented with il- blcms are passed up to the Dean of Student Life a CFSI meeting during_which they explained their Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger legal substances, and 89 percent have abused at Rose Hill. objections to the other speakers, Prunty said, ad- did attend the lecture and delivered the letter from Mayor Dinkins on free speech. According to alcohol, or have been involved in alcohol related There are approximately 220 students living ding that the CFSI members seemed "angry and • McCarthy, Messinger was allowed to speak at incidents: vandalism, under-age drinking, drunk- in the Lucerne ajnd according to O'Brien, "In upset by the Society's decision to disinvite the the event "as a courtesy to her, as Manhattan driving. How severe the problem is at Fordham, the last three years, there have been about ten other speakers. Borough President, a public official." Both he and whether or not there are differences between incidents of underage drinking in the dorm, and When Rev. Daughtry called CFSI the follow- and'Prunly said they now regret allowing Mess- Rose Hill and CLC, traditional and non- other incidents including rowdiness and van- ing day to tell them he was unable to attend the ingcr's presence as a speuker, since the decision traditional students, is viewed differently by dalism that have alcohol as a factor. Underage lecture because of a conflicting engagement, to include her and exclude others from the pro- students, faculty and administrators. drinking receives a mild'sanction but the alcohol Chris Lyons of CFSI reportedly then called ff r. gram was later construed to be racist by the Irish Associate Dean of Students, Normand McMahon and informed him that Daughtry Parcntcuu says he handles about fifteen cmttniied onpqge 3 would not be jresent at the event. continued on page J disciplinary cases per vear, and none last year- Page 2 - CLC Observer - November 21,1990
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could not be verified, "patient confidentiality" Staff Psychologist at the Counseling Center, continued was cited as the reason for no comment. flavid Davar commented "It's a shame that from page 1 Several students alleged that hard drinking students might have that perception. The Center Gaelic Substance takes place at many faculty functions at Rose Hill, maintains absolute confidentiality. There is.no related incidents receive more serious and suggested that perhaps a better power-of- Contact between us and the administration. We example could be set for students. One informant never divulge any information about a student Voice. ' disciplinary action because of the property At the end of the lecture Dr. McCarthy field- 1 suggested that perhaps the isolated nature of Rose unless it's at that student's specific request." damage associatedi with it." Hill is a factor in heavy drinking by students. He continued, "Trust is an important aspect ed questions from the audience, and was asked Though alcohol related incidents are tne most "There's nothing to do there on the weekends, of therapy - the whole therapeutic relationship by Richard Harvey what prompted the changes common, last year the Lucerne staff and students unless you. want to stay in the dorm and watch is based on trust." in the evening's programming. According to the had several more serious concerns. Rumors were TV. Many students go to the bars and drink to When asked what kind of specific help could Voice, he refused to answer, was booed and reported to staff that several students were "snor- excess, because that's where they can see their be given a student who thinks he or she has a jeered by some in the audience, and then respond- "• ting cocaine", and that there was some dealing friends," she said. drug or alcohol problem, he replied. "All ed by saying, "If there are no further questions of coke as well. Drug and alcohol problems at CLC are harder members of the staff have some familiarity with I declare this meeting closed." "We try to respect the students right not to to spot, because it is primarily a commuter cam- these problems. We can give assistance here, but Bernadette Devlin McAliskey continued to take be harassed," said O'Brien. "Though the use pus. Though it was rumored that teachers have some students with a more pervasive or entren- questions and later reportedly commented. "I and sale was never documented, there was been asked to "flag" any students with a visible ched problem may be referred for more specializ- was taken aback by the change in the program enough serious concern by students for us to ap- drug or alcohol problem, this was not confirm- ed help." and by the refusal of people here to offer an ex- proach the allegedly involved students and urge planation. My understanding was that the ed by Dean Parenteau. "I've never heard that, He noted that some students had been refer- them to seek counseling." Reverend Herbert Daughtry was invited to speak. and never told that to a faculty member," he said, red to the Center by teachers, and that though Though the first response of dorm residents In the absense of an explanation people will draw adding, "Individual teachers may talk privately the Center keeps no specific statistics on how toward the student who made the initial report their own conclusions. I can only hope thai the to a student who they perceive might have a pro- many students have come into the Center was negative, O'Brien said that by the end of the decision had nothing to do with racism."' blem, and refer them to counseling. We have a specifically for help with substance abuse, they year, it had swung the other way, and dorm Speaking with the Observer, Dr. McCarthv concern for helping people." do have a number of cases each year. residents were actively in support of maintain- called the charges of racism implied in the Irish United Student Government (USG) Vice Presi- One non-traditional student, who is a member ing a drug-free environment. "The drug users Voice article "false" and "ludicrous." He com- dent for Non-Traditional Student Affairs. of Alcoholics Anonymous (A. A.) said, "There had become pariahs," said O'Brien. "And that mented. "However, I'm not surprised by them. Elizabeth Ann Potito said, when questioned about is help around for anyone^ho wants it. there atmosphere prevails this year." He reported that It seems characteristic of the irresponsible brand the rumor, "I've never heard anything about it. are two A.A. meetings right here at CLC. and this year there have been no reported incidents of journalism that can be found in that column. " of the use of hard drugs, though there have been and I also sit on the College Council. It's pro- if that makes you uncomfortable, there are A. A. some marijuana incidents. bably paranoia, or coming from people who and N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings Reportedly this is not the case at the Rose Hill didn't understand why they received the policy around the corner at John Jay." campus. A student, who wishes to remain statement." She added, "You'd be surprised how many anonymous, who lived at Rose Hill for four years She added, "I am trying to organize a Drug non-traditional students are in some kind of 12 said that incidents of drunkenness on the Rose and Alcohol Awareness Week here at CLC for Step Recovery Program...A.A., N.A., O.A. Hill Campus are frequent. "In Martyr's Court next semester. The best defense against drug and (Overeaters Anonymous) and others. It seems there's illegal alcohol every weekend. Marijuana alcohol abuse is better education and informa- that when people start to get their lives back on is smelted frequently, and there are rumors of tion. Students who are interested in getting in- track, they go back to school. And Fordham CLC cocaine and mescaline use, though this is never volved can contact me at the Student Activities is a great place to do it. But if you've got a pro- done out in fheopen atjhe parties." Office in Room 408." ' blem. ar think you might have a problem, reach He added, "Peer group pressure to go to the The policy statement states clearly "in keep- out and get help. No policy can make you do it.. Lantern and Clark's [local bars frequented by ing with its Jesuit and religious traditions, the but there's a list of phone numbers included, so Fordham students] is heavy, and at the Lantern, University accepts the responsibility to offer help is just a phone call away. You just have to which employs student bouncers and bartenders, compassionate attention to any individual student' make the call." . '* patently illegitimate ID'S are accepted." Last or employee who may seek or require help with year, a Rose Hill student was seriously injured drug or alcohol-related problems." in the Lantern, when hit by a flying bottle. One of the places students are advised to go It was also reported that the Student Emergen- for help is to the Counseling Center. Several cy Response Group (SERG) has rescued students who were interviewed about the policy numerous students in a state of total inebriation, statement expressed concern that perhaps going but when they were reached for confirmation this to the Counseling Center would become part of their college record. f CLC Registration For Spring 1991
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By Muriel Berger there." He talked about finding a job and pull- About 9:30 am on a recent Sunday morning ing himself up, but there was a hollowness to the very slowly approached the Broadway side of sound of it. The punchline of an old scatological the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau. joke about a man desperately trying to stay a was on an assignment to talk to some of the afloat after falling into a cesspool came to mind. homeless who have taken up residence under the "Please don't make a wave!" One had the feel- covered recesses of that building, and of the Col- ing that one more wave could finish Lonnie. iseum and was not particularly looking forward Spencer was still in "bed" when approached to what I might find. As I got closer to the dirty with questions, and in bed he remained for the white building originally built as a museum to duration of the questioning. He was born in North, house the art collection of Huntington Hartford Carolina and, until last year when his mother died III, the cardboard camouflage was losing its ef- he was living with her in an apartment in Harlem. fectiveness and I could see just how many peo- Drugs played the major role in his life and he ple were living their, their meager possessions admitted he had used rent money for drugs. - in plastic bags kept close around them. In this Within a very short time after his mother's death, attempt to meet our new "neighbors" I decided he was out of the apartment and living on the to talk to the first woman I encountered. That streets. Although he said he'd been "...off the The Comparative Literature Club turned out to be Terry. stuff for awhile..." it seemed more a wish than Terry was very apprehensive and wanted a reality. Conversation ceased as he drifted back 1 nothing to do with me or the tape recorder I was into sleep, mid-sentence. Forurn on Theory Presents using. I made a mistake in not telling her right Clinton works the front of the Coliseum and away why I was taping; after that, any chance sleeps in Central Park. He claims he holds a of communication that might have been possi- master's degree in teaching emotionally disturbed ble was gone. She buried her head in the old children, and there was nothing in his intelligent newspaper that an hour or so earlier had served conversation that belied his assertion. He said he as the bedsheet covering her cardboard mattress, had taught in a school in Brooklyn and suffered TJr. J*largaret Lamb * and made it very clear that she would not talk a total burn-out from teaching disturbed children with me. Later on, after overhearing my conver- because so little was provided in the way of sup- sation with some of the others, she became a lit- port systems for them. The hopelessness of it got Associate Professor of 'English tle friendlier. She told me she had been living to him. "I just couldn't take it anymore." After there for about six months. What amazed me being on the streets for awhile, he borrowed $15 about Terry was how - without a room or a from his brother to "capitalize" his venture, bathroom to call her own - she managed to look which is redeeming empty soda and beer cans as neat rind clean as she did. She explained also from'other homeless persons who scavenge for "Critical Approaches that the reason for her reluctance to talk at first them and bring' them to ClfntorTbecause supgr- was because she thought I was from "the city,", markets won't redeem them. Clinton pays 3 cents i.e., her perceived enemy. per empty and then redeems them for the full to Urania/Theater" Next I spoke with Lonnie, a thin man1 of about nickel, and the difference times volume makes 35 with guarded eyes looking out of a face that enough to feed himself and few others who had many small scars. Little braids protruded "work" for him. He considers himself an en- from the periphery of the cap he was wearing vironmental entrepreneur,'hand says he likes his : m and he had a haunted quality about him. The life. When asked what he and the others will do smell of cheap wine oozed out in his sweat cloak- when the cold weather comes, he shrugged, smil- hursday, ^November 29 at4 3°P ing him in an aroma that used to be confined to ed and said, "we'll find an empty basement the Bowery. He is Terry's boyfriend. When ask- somewhere." in the Student Lounge, 4 th floor fcd wasn't a shelter better than living on the street, When I finished talking with them I thanked he said, "hell no. They're worse than prisons. them, said my goodbyes and left. I went home Everybody's tcllin' you what to do and when to and had a cup of coffee in my own kitchen. Home do it and you didn't even commit a crime to get never looked sweeter. Please "join Tls! November 21,1990 - CLC Observer - Page 5
By Elizabeth Baker Welcome to the zoo, boys and girls. Our first stop is the marine mammal exhibit. "I doubt they kill them just for that," replies "How can people do this?" his mother. People like you and me. Many countries in- See the beautiful sea lions as they swim graceful- These people don't care if they kill off all the cluding the United States buy the ivory so craft- ly, leaping out of the water, chasing each other Excuse me? When was the last time you had rhinos; they just want the money for the horn. smen can make things with it. Some people buy playfully. The large male is the noisiest - he is racoon for dinner? How was that mink sandwich Here is a beautiful African elephant and its ivory trinkets when they are on vacation in Hong a protector of the others in their natural habitat. you ate for lunch? People do, in fact, eat beef, baby. See its long trunk, floppy ears and long Kong or other places. To'save the elephants we See the young seals soft, shiny coat. Some and.the cow's hide is used to make shoes and tusks made of ivory. The tusks are worth a lot must stop buying these useless objects so the humans travel miles in the cold to find baby seals pocketbooks and clothing, but I know of no other of money in the marketplace. The ivory is carv- ivory will lose its worth. and beat them with baseball bats to crack their uses for the remains of a mink or blue fox. ed to make bracelets and little statues of elephants skulls. The men want the baby's pelt - it brings "But some animals are raised for fur coats." But the real elephants are slaughtered to make "I'll never buy anything made of ivory in my lots of money and is then made into a fur coat. True. Many are kept in cages so small they these ivory things. People go into the jungle arid life." The sea lion and her cub are helpless against men cannot escape their own feces. The constant kill the elephants, sawing off their tusks, and "Me neither. I want to save the elephants." with bats. stench makes them crazy and they run around leaving the bleeding elephants to die in the sun. Thank you boys and girls. That concludes our in circles in their own. waste until they are killed tour of extinction. Here we see the dolphin, a very intelligent Sometimes they kill mother elephants with babies (should it be explayred that some animals are mammal. They use sonar to detect location of inside them. People who kill the elephants are electrocuted through the anus? Perhaps not.) objects - a vSry sophisticated system of sending called poachers. "But fur coats keep you warm." sound waves through the ocean. They comunicate "Why don't we stop the poachers." We live in New York, not the North Pole. How with other dolphins, -and-they have been taught We try. In fact, the governments of many many hours do you think these women spend out- to perform difficult tasks. They are extremely African countries have instructed that these doors in their fur coats? smart, friendly creatures. Dolphins are not fish, poachers be shot on sight. But that doesn't stop "I think it's mean to kill all those animals." we do not eat them; they are mammals. But many them. The ivory is worth so much money, they Now we come to the rhinoceros. See its huge, dolphins are being slaughtered by fishermen's are willing to risk getting killed for it. strong body. Its nearest relatives are the horse nets as they sweep the ocean looking for tuna to "But who buys the ivory?" and the tapir. See&the large horn on its nose. It sell for food. The innocent dolphins get caught helps the rhino protect itself from natural enemies in the net and are pulled from their ocean home in the wild. But some people think this horn has to die slowly, struggling, helplessly. magical powers and is a kind of medicine. Next is the monkey cage. See the frisky However, these horns have never cured anyone monkeys swinging from the vines, playing. See or magically solved their problems. Never- the chimpanzees, how human they seem. They theless, the horn has become very valuable to are very smart, you've seen them do many tricks. those who believe in its power, so men hunt down Some chimps are used for testing products for the rhino in the wild and use chainsaws to chop humans like perfume and makeup for women. off its horn. But they saw off half of the rhino's Sometimes in testing for scientific research a face with the horn, and the animal is left to die metal helmet is cemented on a chimp's head, with and rot. The black rhino is almost extinct. Here electric wires attached. When the study is over, are some pictures. the helmet must be removed, but it is glued on with cement. So it must be chopped off with a chisel and hammer. We're now on our way to the large animal cage. (A few women are seen wearing fur coats - some of them escorting children with worn over- coats and no mittens on this winter day.) "I dSn't think it's fair that some ladies are wearing fur coats at the zoo in front of other animals." says a child. Pigeon Envy
By Brian McDonald The crazy lady on the first floor started it. She was clear out of the window I went to sweep their feeds them Twinkies and Pepperidge Farm nests into forever. Although I have never been cookies from her window. Thousands of them, there, I think I know now what the Amazon looking for a hand out flock to her everyday. sounds like. As I stood on the wrought iron plat- Now my building houses the largest population form, the three floors above me were packed with of them this side of the Public Library. a squadron of squawking pigeons. All in attack I'd never held any ill will towards an animal position, with their rearends facing me. My first group before. Well, maybe cats. But thai was on^ thought was to retreat and regroup, or at least ly because I always had the feeling thai they knew go in and get a hat. But despite the overwhelm- something I didn't know. It didn't even ruffle my ing odds I knew it was now or never. A strange feathers when I found a dropping the size of a quiet fell over the battle scene. A hush, the three egg omelet on my car. But now they were gathering of the breath before the battle ensues. over stepping their boundaries. They had turn- In that quiet there was the most reticent of coos. ed my fire escape into their private discotheque. At first I thought it was in my head, that the The outside of my bedroom window was caked pressure of the iminneni altercation was getting with pigeon stuff: feathers, discarded beaks, to me. But the coo happened again, and this time three-toed^footprints. Al night they kepi me up I was sure it came from somewhere outside my doing their pigeon thing. The constant flapping underwear clad head* My eyes followed the and squawking was disturbing, but it was the sound to a corner of the fire escape partly heavy cooing that really got lo me. Night after obscured by the ladder. There, in a modest nesi looking up at me was the smallest of pigeon night I dreamt of pigeons doing it to the sounds babies with the most unusually large eyes. I had of Barry White records as I tossed and turned the funny feeling that the little thing had me con- by myself. I'd be damned if those pigeons were fused with its mother because it seemed genuinely going to live rent free on my fire escape and scum glad lo sec me. up my window. The problem now was, how to gel out the win- Now I'm a thick headed article. Or at least dow. Once before, I had opened it and enough that's what Sister Terese Bernard called me in feathers to stuff a pillow blew into my bedroom the sixth grade. Once I get myself worked up into The ordinary vacuum is useless against them. I a lather about something there arc very few things spent hours trying to pick them off my carpet. that can derail me. But pigeon babies with big A week later I found one in my Oatbran Flakes. eyes arc one of them. Still, I had to show those pigeons who was the Al night now the flapping and the carrying boss, so armed with a broom and wearing rub- on is just as bud as it every was. And I can bare- ber gloves and an old pair of boxer shorts tt n ly sec out of the window with all the gook stuck dust mask I wailed till the fire escape was free to it. But I sleep well, with a clear conscience of loose feathered birds. When I thought the coust • even with the vision of big fat Barry White sing- ing to a bunch of pigeons getting it on. Page 6 - CLC Observer - November 21, 1990 FEATURES
By Mina Landriscina Contrary to popular belief, journalists need not What It Takes have writing ability. However, it is imperative that they possess a multitude of other features thai will help them survive the ups and downs of their chosen occupation. They do not have to be born with these abilities but sooner or later they will have to learn just what it takes to be journalists. Determination, otherwise known as the will- ingness to embarass themselves (and I don't mean me) for the sake of the article is an admirable trait. Here, the journalists are willing to sacrifice their dignity at all costs. Generally, poll taking is most despised because of this very reason. It can be humiliating to start up conversations with strangers with absurd questions like the ones I've had to ask in my short career - Have you had any strange dreams lately? Come on, aren't you in the middle of a midterm crisis? and Why are you wearing all the earrings you own - on one ear? No one appreciates the "and what was in your coffee?" look as a response, not even stu- dent journalists, who happen to be very sensitive people (and I don't mean me). So, this leads us to our next character trait. Being able to speak to other people in sensi- ble fashions is another valuable skill, which for some unfortunate reason, is not taught in Jour- nalism School. Some journalists are poised, calm "subject" happens to be a busy professor who not i J>e|tbo opinionated but fill the article with eventually, that desperation does not become and collected, polite and perfect conversa- is running late, then for heaven's sake, grab the relevant quotes. It is a fact of life, no one cares them. Even when all attempts at getting a story tionalists. On the other hand, there are those who pen and notebook and conduct the interview on one bit for what they have to say. The classic fail - the interviewee refuses to sputter two words cannot shake the little feeling (some call it the elevator, escalator or on the way to his/her "how to" articles are a prime example, and in a journalist's presence, fate's machinations paranoia) that they are helpless ants about to be meeting. Granted, the notes may be a little il- should be the first to succumb to the DELETE cause the lecture to proceed without the tardy crushed by muddy cowboy boots (and I'm not legible, but the paper must go on! On the other key on the computer. Journalists have a better journalist or the dog eats all the notes - a well referring to me). The too-composed-to»be-true- hand, if the "subject" happens to be the star track chance of "being read" when they build up a groomed journalist does not throw a fit. They journalists never stutter, finger their hair, or d«T runner, the feat of an interview should not even reputation of keeping themselves out of the arti- merely take a deep breath and sit down to write cow imitations with their Big Red. However, it be attempted. cle. But, if they find some people actually reading the most plausible story that their editors will is one of the most treasured secrets that ex- Almost as important as the flair for Common their scribblings they should not get too excited' buy. perienced jounalists hold over the heads of the Sense is knowing what the readers are interested - most of the time the readers are just checking But, then again, if the journalists turn in a inexperienced ones. in. Themselves is a good place to start. This is the accuracy of their own quotes. cohesive and comprehensible article their editors A good journalist always has a hefty supply something that is learned quickly, if not im- Sometimes, a particular character trait is ac- will be far from distraught. of Common Sense on hand. For example, if your mediately. Therefore, journalists should learn to quired through experience. Journalists learn, Staying Line
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By Jill Pope It happens to me every day. I hate it, but I can't simultaneously. This explains how so-called questionable. and pressing than anyone else's. avoid it. I'm talking about standing on lines. "millers" and "browsers" (having spent the bet- A less frequently, but more venomously ar- The reasons why not are numerous. First, Unlike fellow waitees, I have not spent my time ter part of their day picking up things at random ticulated question is, "WHY AREN'T MORE crazy as it is, the store in question keeps an IN- staring blankly. Rather, I have made a study of - not really sure what they need) can reach the PEOPLE WORKING HERE?" (See also, "is VENTORY for some mysterious reason, and lines and their formation. I have become a crucial buying stage at the same time as the pur- this the only register?) Through observation and they will want to know particulars about a given Lineologist. While others fumed and sighed and poseful customer. informal interviews with near-suicidal cashiers, item besides the price (the buyer's sole concern). slammed down merchandise, I took notes. After Next, the ever-popular, often voiced, "HOW I have come to this conclusion: More people This information is probably slyly encoded on hours of gathering evidence, I'm ready to share LONG IS THIS GONNA TAKE?" The answer, aren't working there, simply because, just like an unlikely spot, in a language impossible to my findings and field common questions from of course, must vary, with respect to two fac- every other retail outfit in the city, the place is translate. Besides, who can mulitply by 8.25 per- the general public. tors: A. How many people are in front of you, understaffed, and its employees are underpaid. cent in their head? The last reason is the most First, some little-known facts. The Line is a and, B. How much stuff are they buying? In- Moreover, if waiting on line tries your patience, important. As in every life situation, if an ex- living, breathing, moving (albeit slowly) and cidentally, these variables were the founding imagine being the one everyone is waiting for, ception is made in one case, it would have to app- complaining animal, tamed only by a cashier of principles of the famed "Express Lane" off- staring at, and silently cursing. That's why. ly to everyone! A well-run business can't have superhuman efficiency. Lines vary in size and shoot, used and abused at many a Waldbaum's The last question I'll address is also the most its customers all throwing cash down and rushing type, but the most impressive ones have all been and^\&P. Of course, the wait can be lengthen- ridiculous, which, surprisingly, is asked quite to make trains. It isn't civilized. witnessed in New York City. ed by such unforseen annoyances as the non- often. It's the plaintive, "CAN I JUST LEAVE I leave you with a tool - patience - the Now, to the question of Line formation: HOW English speaking customer and his or her $300 MY MONEY ON THE COUNTER?" The Lineologist's secret weapon against waiting. Just DOES SUCH A LONG LINE FORM IN SUCH purchase, paid for with fifteen separate traveller's answer is NEVER yes, yet some feel its worth relax! Once you have surrendered yourself to the A SHORT TIME? This brings us to Rule No. checks. Also add time for attempts to purchase asking all the same. This thinking accompanies powerlessness of your situation, the wait really I - Everyone decides to purchase their items any items whose price is either unmarked or the mindset that, somehow, this particular in- isn't that bad. diyisual's version of "In a rush" is more grave November 21,1990 - CLC Observer - Page 7 ARTS Fordham's Broadway Debut: Waitin' In The Wings
By Dionne L. Ford pana, Megan Cashour, Lenore Del Grosso, Gene While all of the numbers were spectacular and was Father Eugene J. O'Brian who thanked the Alan Alda and Denzel Washington were just De Maio, Cindy Earle, Scott Eberle, Andy Fox, the understudies were superb in them, the various people who contributed to making the two of the many Fordham graduates and Jen Garde, Kevin Howie, Piane Marie Jessie, highlight of the first act and perhaps the entire evening possible, preceded by Fordham College celebreties that came out for a most momentous Cynthia McKain, Jennifer Rabe, Raymond J. production was when nine year-old Eden Riegel, at Lincoln Center student, Jane Austing and For- occasion-to commemorate Fordham's 150th an- Reehill, Dianna Salvanto, Carlos Sarmiento, understudy for Young Cosette of Les Miserables dham Law student Michael R. Manley who pro- niversary at the fifth Waitin' In The Wings: Ihe Terri Sirotkin, J.D. Spaulding, Desiree Thomes, introduced ninety year-old Helen Hayes. A vided the audience with bits and pieces about For- Night the Understudies Take Centersiage. This Kathleen Tully, and Jackie Underwood all played veteran of the theatre who made her Broadway . dham student life. gala affair was held Sunday, November 11 at the as different parts of the cast in support of an debut at Riegel's age, Hayes, who received an The evening ended on a spectacular note with Majestic Theatre, which currently houses The understudy, "Jenny" (Jenny Burton), who was Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Fordham ' one of the most popular musical numbers from Phantom of the Opera. suddenly informed that she had to go on stage University is a true inspiration for actors and The Phantom* of the Opera, "Music of the ' The concept of Waitin' In The Wings was in place of the regular actress. In top hat and glit- theatre lovers alike. Just seeing her in person Night" performed by Raissa Katona, Jeff Keller originated by Fordham alumnus, William ter, Burton performed "You Got It," a spunky, gave me such a thrill and sense of honor and see- and Dodie Pettit. This dazzling performance was Spencer Reilly (Producer of Waitin'In The Wings enthusiastic number, perfect for setting the tem- ing' her on stage with such a young hopeful as introduced by Fordham College at Lincoln and Director of the Sesquicentennial Office), in po for the rest of the evening. (This number is Riegel personified the message of the evening: Center alumnus, Denzel Washington. an attempt to give understudies the opportunity an original piece written by the director of the the hope for the future. Riegel went on to Washington, who won an Academy Award for to perform to an ideal audience of top producers, show, Peter Link). demonstrate why she is the youngest Broadway his performance in Glory and has appeared in directors and casting people, and to benefit a Next, it was time for the real understudies to performer around, singing "Castle" from Les films and television shows such as a regular on good cause in New York City. Well, what bet- show what they were made of and eaclidid so Miserables in her beautiful and crystal-clear the popular 5/. Elsewhere reflected on Fordham ter cause than Fordham University's Office of amazingly well, proving that they had earned voice. with fond words, referring to the University as the Sesquicentennial? According to Anita Ross, their place in the limelight given to them that Sun- Act two brought with it the enthusiasm and "a new beginning of my life." He gave a special Production Supervisor of Waitin' In The Wings day night at the Majestic. Alan Alda, a graduate talent displayed in the previous act with scenes thanks 4o Professor Robert Stone, now retired, and Associate Director of the Sesquicentennial of Fordham College, introduced Raissa Katona, from City of Angels (Tom Galantich and James who Washington described as not only his Office, the proceeds from this and other Ses- the understudy for The Phantom of the Opera's Hindman performing), Cars (Heidi Stallings per- English Professor and acting teacher, but as a quicentennial events are going to a Scholarship Christine, who did a wonderful job in her per- forming), and Gypsy (Jana Robbins performing). "mentor, friend and confidant." Washington Endowment Fund for Fordham students. formance of "Think of Me." During his in- Keith Robert Bennett showed off his tremendous went on to say that Fordham had helped him But what made this event a true benefit for For- troduction, Alda reminisced about his years at dancing talents and flexibility performing tap as , tremendously and that "all Professors are truly, dham was not only the array of Fordham alum- Fordham, specifically his hosting a music show well as jazz in his dance number from Oh, Kay! and should be recognized as, stars." This was ni and stars who introduced the understudies, or on WFUV and his days as an understudy. Of the Phillip George and Leah Hocking shook the followed by a finale with the entire cast singing the various trustees and other members of the latter, he commented on his frustration of "[hav- house with laughter with their cynical look at VYou Got It" which had the audience singing Fordham community in the audience, but the ing] to watch some other guy play my part." Broadway in their number from Forbidden and clapping along. The, evening was a success twenty-five Fordham students representative of Alda's next intoduction of The Fantasticks, per- Broadway. These,actors were intoduced by'the overall, not only artistically but financially as both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses formed by F. David Halpert and Ron Kidd, likes of James Naughton from the Tony Award- well. Although the figures aren't in as to how who participated on stage. which was followed by memorable moments winning City of Angels, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., much money was raised by the gala, according The evening got off to an exhilarating start with, from Broadway Jukebox, performed by Karen and Peter Link, the director of the show. to the Sesqui office, judging from the packed au- the curtain raiser in which twenty-three of the De Vito; a very touching-number from Once On More of Fordham's-own stars took the stage dience, (he Endowment Fund stands to see a lot Fordham students participated. The stage This Island performed by Keith Tyrone, Fucshia . to speak a little about Fordham and its hopes for. of green. A magnificent event for a great cause. manager in this scene, played by Larry Block, Walker and PaSean Wilson; and the legendary | the future. Father Joseph O'Hare in his address this year's Waitin' In The Wings is a memory that gave an explanation of the understudy's job and "If I Were A Rich Man" from Fiddler on the < to the audience reminded us of one of the pur- will last in-the minds of the Fordham communi- emphasized to a comical degree, the importance Roof performed by Mark Zeller. These per- poses of the evening in saying that "[Tonight's] ty and the understudies who performed, for mam of all the people behind the scenes. Fordham formers were introduced by Dorothy Loudon. a time for us to look back at some stars of our years to come, not only as a most gracious students Matthew Anderson. Mary Bambach, Barnard Hughes, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Milo • past...but most of all, to look to the stars ol benefit, but also as a night when many a star was Allison Ann Barrow,-DavKi-BuzzQtta,-Sal Cam- : Q'Shea respectively. tomorrow.". Also making his Broadway debuL J3Q1TL'
By Mike Dentato A small, white-haired woman approached the Yes. she did have her shoes back on at that time! stage door of The Majestic Theatre in a grey Now Ms. Hayes was free to relax until her cur- overcoat and blue knit hat. Instantly I knew who tain, call at the end of Act II. She asked me to she was; Helen Hayes had just walked through get a glass of cold water for her, which I gladly the door. I waited for her the entire day in great did and returned with* it and also her anticipation for I was to be her personal assis- autobiography. I had waited all evening for this tant for Waitin' in the Wings , a gala benefit run moment. I asked for her autograph and she began by the The Sesquicentennial Office on November a conversation with me which lasted for a half I lth. The day began early, 8:00 a.m. for some hour or so. We talked of George Burns. Bob of us, even earlier for others. This was to be the Hope (who she so admired for his work in WW biggest event that the Sesqui office would under- II) and we spoke of Fordham and my studies, take this year. The stars included in the perfor- Broadway shows and my home state, Connec- mance were among the following: Bernard ticut. Sounds like an odd combination, doesn't Hughes, Milo O'Shea, Geraldine Fitzgerald, it? She asked me which Broadway shows I en- Denzel Washington, Alan Alda, James. joyed, and she said she enjoyed Les Miserables, Naughten, Dorothy Louden, Douglas Fairbanks. which she saw in London. I spoke to her about Jr., Vincent Sardi, and of course, Ms. Helen Aspects of Love, of which Ms. Hayes heard bad Hayes. reviews, and we also spoke of Once on Tliis We (Production Assistants, Sesqui Am- Island, which she had not seen, and finally, Fid- bassadors, Staff, Assistant Stage Managers, etc.) dler on the Roof, which she attended on opening spent the entire day greeting and escorting these night. We ended the conversation speaking of my stars from their dressing rooms to the stage for home state, where she had recently attended a rehearsal. We also assisted the many understudies wedding. She did say that she still loved her own and .Fordham students who were a vital part of home in upstate New York, where she has lived the production, What an experience it was to be for the past fifty or so years. backstage at The Majestic Theatre, where The I found that Ms. Hayes was very personable Phantom of the Opera is currently housed. This and enjoyed speaking to everyone, from Alan1 was the stage where many Fordham students Alda to the understudies to the students, as well. would make their "Broadway" debut. What a sincere, humble, caring woman she was Anyway, to get back to my personal "date" to take the time to speale to her fans. She was with Ms. Hayes, I was thrilled to find out on exhausted by the end of the evening, and upon Saturday, the day befo'fe Wings that I would be leaving said that she had a wonderful time. \,-, Ms. Haye's' personal assistant, or runner,.as we walked with her back to the limousine and said were called. I greeted her at the stage door at good-bye. I told her that it was a pleasure and 3:45 p.m. sharp and escorted Ms. Hayes and her an honor to spend Ihe day with her. She exclaim- assistant, Eileen to the dressing room. I called ed, "Thank you for all your help, God bless you. on her a short time later for her rehearsal and -You rnust be an angel for putting up with me all when she was finished we went back to her dres- day." Well, Ms. Hayes, if there was one angel" Broadway, Film and Television star Helen Hayes ing room where she would rest and dine before in the theatre that evening, that angel was you! the performance, For a woman of ninety, she still friends of Fordhum. Soon it was time for Ms. backstage to take her to the green room. She God bless you, Helen Hayes, and here's to has great strength and needed little assistance Haycs'to make her speech and introduce two clasped my hand with one of hers and with her another ninety years so well deserved. climbing up and down the stairs to her dressing ' musical' numbers from Les Miserables. Upon other, handed me her shoes! I will never forget tjiat Sunday with Helen room. Soon it was 8:00 p.m. and the show began entering the stage all were well aware of Ms. She exclaimed, "These are too small, I can't Hayes, and most importantly, the chance thai with Pordhom students opening the show to a Hayes' awesome presence as she received a stan- wear them!" I snickered and we walked back to Fordham and the Sesquicentennial Office gave SRO (standing room only) crowd of benefactors, ding ovation for at least one minute. She gave the green room where she would greet Father me to spend u day with a legendary actress, an administrators, faculty, students, relatives and ' herspeech and I extended my hand to her from O'Hare and the press for pictures and interviews. angel, and a new friend. 1
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Kevin Costner in a scene fror i By Dan Jacob • "There are many paths a man may choose to ' j take in his life. I am glad you have chosen this one." Kicking Bird, -a Sioux holy man, is refer- ing to how Lt. John" Dunbar, a Civil War hero, came to be adopted by the Sioux Indians of the Dakota frontier. This is the ambitious and mov- ing tale that Costner has chosen for his directorial debut, and he succeeds by balancing his focus on the natural grandeur of the frontier with a con- cern for an accurate and compassionate portrayal of the Sioux people who inhabit it. Costner portrays Dunbar as a man searching for meaning in his life. He is so disillusioned with the Civil War, and his part in it, that he rides alone directly at the enemy, hoping to be killed. Instead, he survives, is called a hero, and is given his choice of assignments. He chooses a post at the frontier, but when he gets there finds that it has been deserted. It is his sense of duty, a hope for meaning in his life, that makes him stay. Alone on the vast plains, his only company is his horse and a curious wolf, whom Dunbar *&. names Two Socks. It is Dunbar's friendship with this wolf that later earns him his Sioux name. The Princeton Dances With Wolves. Dunbar's initial encounters with the Sioux are handled with humanity and humor. The problem of communication between people with no language or culture in common can only be resolved slowly. Dunbar and Kicking Bird are patient with each other, and mutual respect Baroque Ensemble grows. A white woman, raised by the Sioux since childhood, named Stands With A Fist, helps the language problem and becomes Dunbar's love interest. As he spends more time with them, Dun- JBy Deborah Ash line, while the harpsicord played some improvise bar's admiration for the Sioux deepens. He hunts There are some things in life that transcend ed cords. After a short intermission, a fourth buffalo with them, he helps them in their strug- Itime and place. While, of course you, don't want piece, composed by Michel Blavet was a flute I gle with the Pawnees. Eventually, Dunbar [to loose touch with reality, it's a luxury to be and basso continuo sonata played in B minor. The reaches the point where he says, "The only word able to relax and feel the mood of a past time. Princeton Baroque Ensemble also played a piece that came to mind was harmony as I heard my Such a moment was experienced by the audience by Handel which included vocalist William Sioux name called; I knew who I was". In- la! The Princeton Baroque Ensemble. This even- Riley, and basso continuo. was Cantata: "Dalla ] evitably, conflict arises when Dunbar reen- ling of eighteenth century chamber music was guerra amorosa." Finally, the evening ended counters members of the Army, who consider Jheld at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on 99th with another piece by Georg Phillip Telemann JStreet, NYC on Friday, November 2nd. which was a quartet in G major in which flute, The ensemble consisted of Jane Adas on cello, oboe, violin, and basso continuo were heard. IStephen Berkelhammer on oboe, Gavin Black on The ensemble exempli tied a typical Baroque jharpsicord, Deborah Booth* on flute, Gretchen style those contrasting effects, powerful tensions, JPaxson on violin, and William Riley on and improvizations. Unlike traditional classical liass-baritone. music, there were violent changes of key. The opening piece, a composition by Bach, Augmentation gave the music a rich sounding
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A one-man rock show CLC Alum Denzel Washington in combining covers with an Oscar-winning performance in singing reminiscent of this passionate tribute to the men Billy Joel and Elton of the Massa'chusetts 5.4th, the John with powerful Civil War's first all-black regiment original material directed by Edward Zwick November 21, 1990 - CLC Observer - Paige 13 MMENTARY Flack on White
By David DiCerto and Patricia Kerrigan intolerable. Mr. Brooks lacks functional telligence on the "highly melinated factor" and We are writing in response to the commentary knowledge of the very language he criticizes, then herald the achievements of the Egyptians. / entitled, "Maintaining Freedom to Express the even at its most basic grammatical level. His Sumerians, and Babylonians who were definite- Truth," which appeared in the October 24th edi-' commentary lacks organization with no unifying ly lighterskinned than their subsaharan tion of The Observer. The author, "who won't theme. He haphazardly jumps from one topic to counterparts. get the satisfaction of having his name mention-': the next, venting one anger after another, in an Next he states Euro-American society has pro- ed," suggests a subliminal conspiracy on behalf almost stream of conscious cathartic manner. The mulgated the epitomy, of beauty as being the of the Euro-American mass media to finished product contains misinformation; a blond-haired, blue-eyed woman, and suppress- systematically repress African culture. He argues plethora of unfactual statements and numerous ed the idea of black, beauty. This argument, that Western civilization has continually waged contradictions. Furthermore, the reader is tor- however, is soon contradicted by Mr. Brooks \merican_culture, things thatjye white are con- a covert psychological war against black men and tured by such pompous incongruent statements himself as he reminds us that the Metropolitan; notated as .being pure and good, and things that women through the use of language, in an attempt as, "The color black is a universal solvent of all Museum of Art has an entire wing dedicated to. are black (end to be evil. A quick search in any 1 to keep them enslaved one hundred and twenty things and is seen as the one reality from which he black queen Hatshesut. He also mentions that dictionary would have proved this not always seven years after their emancipation. Sound far- spun the threads of the loom of life.' ''(Your guess Zleopatra, the legendary queen of the Nile, who true. The following, are a few words containing fetched? Well, we thought so too, but Mr. is as good as ours!) stole the heart of Rome, was also a black woman., "white"; yet having a negative connotation: William Brooks (oops! we slipped!) is entitled We would like to take the opportunity to cite Sorry, but William obviously has not done hisj vhite foot (member of a secret society in Ireland to his opinion. some mistakes in Mr. Brooks' commentary. homework. Cleopatra VII was queen of Egyptj .vho committed murders and outrages in 1832), Yes, of course, racism exists. Racism in any William, you constantly refer to "black" as a was but daughter of Ptolemy XI. The Ptolemaic white livered (cowardly), and white wash (to form is wrong, but it is precisely this racism, color. Black in its most absolute sense is not a or Macedonian Dynasty of Egypt, comprised of| :over up blemishes or faults). Mr. Brooks, you which he accuses Euro-American culture guilty color at all. Black is the absence of all fifteen Kings in direct lineage (o Ptolemy Soter, ire confusing white/black with light/dark. of that he himself promotes in his article. The wavelengths of the light spectrum, which, when a Greek officer under Alexander the Great. Upon, Darkness and its inherited "evil" symbolism is militant tone of Mr. Brooks greatly damages the reflected off a surface, we perceive as color. the death of the Macedonian rulers, he divided; a universally accepted motif transcending all credibility of his arguments. Were such an arti- Black, true black, is invisible to the naked eye his far reaching Kingdom among his generals, religious and cultural boundaries. It is a primal cle written through a white perspective it would since it reflects no light. Therefore, a simple granting to Ptolemy XI - Egypt. Therefore, main- fear as old as mankind. To prove our point we be labelled racist Aryan propaganda (as Mr. chromatic law negates such statements as, "Black taining the pure blood line of the royal house, would like to mention that, among the Yoruba Brooks was quick to remind us). However the is the color of the night sky," and "The very Cleopatra VII would be Greek and not African.i (an African people), their "divine healers" warn- commentary in question, which contains such soil...is black." since both of these things can in Let us proceed to Mr. Brook's comments con- ed the faithful against "black" or destructive bold statements as "The basic model of humanity fact be visually perceived. cerning "Social Darwinism." In his commen magic. In Western Kenya, young males paint is clearly African," is considered by its author Now we come to Mr. Brooks' insights con- tary he seems to equate "Social Darwinism1 themselves "white" as part of their initiation as not "anti-white" but merely heralding the cerning melanin, dark brown or black pigment with some sort of white supremacy movement ceremony allowing them rights of manhood and glorious heritage of the African people. Now, found in both plants and animals. He tries, un- Unlike other political ideologies, "Social Dar- acceptance into the tribe. William, you stated in- we are riot intending to argue the morality of successfully, to have us believe that the amount winism" has no one interpretation. "Social Dar- your commentary that here in America, blacks racism with this angry young man, nor do we of melanin one possesses determines one's in- winism" is concerned not with race struggle bui have infused the culture with a sense of oneness wish to pit the achievements of the African race telligence. "Neuromelanin which is the chemical rather with class struggle. It is a socio-economic of humanity. This, for the most part, is both true against those of their European or Asian counter- key of life and the brain...which in turn gives exttension of various theories of Darwinism. This and commendable. However, such commentaries parts. We are not philosophers, anthropologists, highly melinated black people the ability to both conflict is waged between those with wealth and as yours cause more tension and disunity between or social scientists by any means; we are merely logically analyze and create with emotional ex- those without. This can apply to a struggle bet-! the races. Racism in any form can not be students concerned with logic and well developed pression." What does this say about lighter ween rich whites and poor blacks. It can just as tolerated. It has many roots, but fortunately the arguments supported by facts. If Mr. Brooks melinated black people, not to mention hispanics, easily be applied, however, to a struggle between words "black" and."white" are not two of them. wishes to promulgate such racist undertones in asians, or whites whose melanin level is con- rich and poor blacks. "Social Darwinism" ex- Mr. Brooks, you are entitled to your opinion, his commentary, it is his constitutional right to siderably less than their darker brothers? (We're ists both on Park Avenue and that little "village" but it would be advisable in the future to step off do so. Racism in the print media is protected by sure that Albert Einstein, a rather pale German, of Mr. Brooks' where both black and white your hypercritical soapbox and consult an en- America's most cherished liberties, freedom of would disagree). Now William, we know you children suffer and die, daily. cyclopedia. These two writers are jiow going to the press and its complimentary^ freedom of obviously made a mistake, for how else could Finally, this business about the words "black" enjoy a slice of angel food cake and not feel the speech; however, stupidity under any nation is you explain how in one column you base in- and "white". Mr. Brooks contests that,in Euro- least bit guilty about it!
An Argument For Stand On One Night Legalizing Drugs Stands By John Gardella Periodically Drug Enforcement Officials-call a press conference. Typical sights are Miami, is to tackle the problem with a different approach, Los Angeles and New York. A high ranking of- one that would provide us with many social and ficial steps up to the podium and announces the economic benefits. seizure of an enormous amount of narcotics; Legalization would decrease inner city crime twenty tons in the Los Angeles warehouse is the because drug dealers would no longer have any current record. And if it has been a good day, turf to compete for. they might even announce the capture of a ma- Legalization would also have a positive effect ,jor drug dealer. The official triumphantly on education. Teenagers don't see the benefits j declares a victory on the war on drugs. of an education when they can earn hundreds of But do these seizures have anything but a tran- dollars per week working for dealers. Legaliza- sitory effect on the billion dollar a year illegal tion would put a lot of kids back in the classrooms drug business? If so, it is negligable. and give them a legitimate shot at an education. The price of the drug may increase, but this If the government was overseeing the distribuj only makes the dealers wealthier; besides, drugs tion of drugs it would also be able to provide ad- are constantly tunneled into the U.S. Therefore dicts with clean needles, thus greatly reducing the price would quickly return to regular street the spread of AIDS and other communicable .value. A major drug dealing network might be diseases. - disrupted, but there is always going to be an eager Since the government would be regulating the Kntreprenear to fill the vacant position. And fur- distribution of drugs and taxing them, just like thermore, demand for narcotics is so great, peo- it does with liquor, the money generated, along ple will find a way to get them no matter what. vith saved from the interdiction budget, would By Dacia Pope after having.a few drinks, almost anything goes. Wouldn't it be nice to "fling" without being So. do we keep spending an inordinate sum e used for education and rehabilitation. Through On your way home the next morning after your "flung?" It would be nice if "one night stands" Of money to finance a military-like operation that ducation we could teach people, from night of passion you keep thinking about the next lasted for more than one night. After a carefree has failed to accomplish much of anything? Do kindergarten on, about the deleterious effects of time you will see him. You thought that you met drug addiction. Government funded rehabilita- encounter," you should not feel embarassed or a great guy that you can be friends with. Unfor- we keep preaching interdiction as the only moral shy, after all it is a little late to be coy. If there and viable option? The anwser is no. tion could be provided based on demand; tunately, it doesn't always work out that way. is mutual attraction, it shouldn't be so hard to Sounds familiar doesn't it ladies? What should It is time to reevalute the situation, realize it something which is conspicuously lacking from muster up enough confidence to get together you do? You have three choices: isn't working (it didn't work with alcohol either), the current strategy. The key to curbing drug use again. 1. Is he giving you the cold shoulder? Ap- and legalize narcotics; treat it as a public health is a treatment based effort. Picture this: It's Thursday night at (he Col- proach him and find out why he is ignoring you. crisis not a crime. The courts wouldn't be inundated with drug i iseum. Through the cloud of cigarette smoke, you You can get his class schedule to find oppor- I admit this isn't a popular conception, but if cases. Over two thousand are heard at the state walk through the bar, and music is blasting from tunities to talk to him. people would step down from their moral pulpits court level each year. Legalization would allow the juke box. Cruising toward the back, you meet 2. Don't think that you arc unattractive or that long enough to see what is going on, they would judges and lawyers more time for serious cases. your buddies and order the usual. Then he walks you just happened to get lucky that night. Don't realize this is the only solution to the gravest of And overcrowding in prisons would also be in and without even trying, he sets himself apart our societal problems. alleviated. lose your self respect. ., from all the others. You've seen him around 3. Play the game. That's what he's doing, and1 Most opponents mistake legalization as con- The main argument against legalization is that school before and there has always been that he's waiting to sec what you will do next. Don't doning drug use; an erroneous assumption. Many drug use would skyrocket. But drugs arc so easy.. unspoken mutual attraction. Playing it cools would ho more condone drug use than alcohol to get nowadays that anyone who wants to ex-, be cold, be cool. though, you chit chat with your friends in the Personally, I like to cut to the chase to see what consumption or cigarrcttc smoking. These drugs periment can do so with little fear of being hope that he will make his way over, and he does! kill millions of more people per year than oil or caught. Besides, the benefits of legalization! will hoppen next. This is not the right approach You are certainly not the promiscuous type, but for everybody. This does away with the excite- the illegal ones combined. would be so great, that un increase in drug ad- given the chancejo b<" wlih'a Rorgeous guy and What we would be doing by legalizing drugs dicts seems a fairjjrice to pay. ment that is important in a new relationship. Page 14 - CLC Observer - November 21, 1990 COMMENTARY ATTENTION ALL SENIORS - CLASS OF 1991
By Mike Dentato English translation. Therefore, the decision is up I am a Senior here at Lincoln Center and there to you and within the following weeks I urge you are a few issues I am concerned about. I would to sign the petition in favor of a diploma. I also like to know how you, the Class of 1991 feel encourage your comments in favor of or opposi- ©he flrustcea of Jlnr&ham TSnibersit]; on the retnnuncnbatinn of the Jfsculti; of the about the following. First, I bring up the topic tion to this change. (Please bear in mind that the of our current diploma. I have photocopied both copy of the Latin diploma was taken from a (EoIIcge at ffiincnln (Eerrter our present diploma (in English, on top) and the laminated plaque and therefore the copy is of Itabc ronferreb upon diploma of Fordham College (in Latin, on bot- poor quality.) tom). In speaking to several students, there seems Next, I would like to bring up the issue of to be a general interest in having our English Senior Class unity. How would you feel in regard diploma changed to Latin. Some of these Seniors to having Senior Nights in the Plaza Cafe, The the Scoree of at Lincoln Center include Senior Senators for Coliseum, or another local establishment? These nf Arts USG Jolie DeSaro and Marilyn Barbosa, Presi- evenings would be reserved for Seniors only to dent of Alpha Phi Delta Nick Franki, Maria Mar- promote unity among our class. These socials together toilh all honors, rights ana privileges thcrcftnto appertaining, in recognition tinez, Chris Drew, Editor-in-Chief of The might also be for educational purposes, debates, of the fulfillment of the requirements for this begrec. Observer Denise Holzka, and Jane Hogan among or just a time to make new friends. Once again 3ln (Heatimon]) JBhereof the seal of the Unibersitti anb the signature of the others. I feel that, in graduating from a four-year this decision is up to you, so write to the Observer {Jresibent arc hereunto affixed at Ifcto gork m the &tatt of Ntto fjork this institution as prestigious as Fordham, our and voice your opinion. first bag of ^September, nineteen (nntoreo and nhtetn. diploma is an embarassment to the honor which Finally, would you be interested in donating it bestows. The diploma in English appears un- some unique gift to the College at Lincoln Center professional to me and I would not wish to hang from our class? I'm not sure where the funding ilO, it in my future place of business or home. I feel would come from or what the gift would be but the Latin diploma resembles a document of I'm interested in your opinion. ' honor, knowledge, and education. The change You will be hearing more from me in the future i iu; can only be implemented by a petition signed by in regard to these three topics. I urge you to take a majority of the Senior Class and approval by advantage of the Letter to the Editor section in Our current diploma in English (top) the Dean. If the diploma is to be written in Latin the Observer and voice your opinions on these there will be a small card enclosed with an topics. The Clau of 1991 CM wike * difference at Lincoln Center but that decision is up to you. The current Fordham College diploma in Latin (bottom)
The Editorial Board has determined there are many issues affecting the Fordham community that need your attention. In an efffort to try and solicit more active participation from you we have decided'to pose questions in hopes you will respond. This week, the newly formed organization FLAG (For- dham Lesbians and Gays), although in existence for 11 years, has received official recognition by the Rose Hill Student Government. There has been some interest in starting a branch of FLAG at this campus or having the Rose Hill cam- pus hold a meeting here. We want to know how you feel. AH responses will be printed in the Commentary Section, except for those who fail to put their name and telephone number for verification by the editors. There has been some interest in beginning a branch of FLAG at the this campus. For more information regarding FLAG see the front page Observer article.
Republican Student Congress presents A Forum on Racism The Counseling Center presents Roy Innis Head of Core December Events will address students on NYC December 3 Room 506 Time Management December 4 Room 506 Communication Racial Problems Skills/Assertiveness December 5 Room 506 Stress Management Thursday November 29th December 6 Room ,506 Test Anxiety 7:00 pm 12th Floor Lounge ALL WORKSHOPS ARE HELD FROM 5 TO 6 PM The Counseling Center Room 503 841-5313 November 21,1990 - CLC Observer - Page 15
••".",: SPORTS 1990 Knicks Puzzle Still Missing Some Pieces By "Stephen Mezheritsky Ewing was great, but at times it seemed as if man's version of Dennis Rodman. Walker is a '3reg Grant. The 5-7 wonder who spend-last year So, what's new with the Knickerbockers? though he was alone. He was definitely the main beast on the defensive end, the best, after Ew- with Phoenix is the career, Division III scoring Well, their homecourt now has a huge Scoreboard focus, without his presence the Knicks suffered ing, shot blocker and a former slam-dunk cham- ;hamp out of Trenton State. Can he play in the in the middle of the ceiling, Kiki Vandeweghe greatly. That is why they are still searching for pion to boot. The problem with Walker is his NBA? That folks is anyone's guess. is healthy, Johnny Newman wears the uniform a bonafide backup center. Last year, the posi- size. At 6-8 he is not big enough to play power Now for the predictions. If Vandeweghe of the Charlotte Hornets and Patrick Ewing is. tion was and is most often manned by Eddie Lee forward and does not possess the offense need- emerges as a bonafide perimeter scoring threat, griping about his contract. Ewing who has a Wilkins, a six-ten sparkplug. Eddie can score, ed for the scoring forward spot. What he has end- the Knicks could possibly go far in the playoffs. $31.2 million contract is upset over the fact that and he gets some rebounds. He cannot play ed up doing is backing up both and doing a fine Coach Jackson must decide whether Mark he is not one of the top four paid players in the center in the NBA. In a perfect world Wilkms' job.', .as long as he does not dribble. Every time Jackson or Mo Cheeks will hold primacy at point game as his contract stipulates. The deal also pro- would be backing up Oakley but with a non- Walker puts the ball on the floor it turns into a guard and quell the controversy over the posi- vides for limited free agency after six years of player such as Stuart Gray providing the only horror show for the Knicks. tion. My suggestion is to start Jackson as Cheeks service. Knick's fans shouldn't panic yet; Patrick alternative down low, the Knickerbockers must Yet another former number one pick also is too old and has a temperment that can come did say he wants to spend his entire career in New continue their search for Ewing's bench comes off the bench for the Knicks. Trent to grips with being a substitute. Both are fine York. However, the salary cap will make itvery jockey. . Tucker, is a three-point shooting machine. In iplayers but Jackson may still improve while difficult for Knick general manager, Al Bianchi Speaking of the bench, the Knicks have add- brief stretches he can light.up the Scoreboard. 'Cheeks will probably only regress with age. to add those few million dollars that Ewing seems ed a six-foot-ten inch project out of University Unfortunately it is against his religion to put the , The re-emergence of Vandeweghe leaves the to need so badly. Just to keep Bianchi sleepless of Maryland by the name of Jerr"d Mustaf. ball on the floor and try to penetrate to the hoop; {Knicks with only one significant hole, the backup: at night Ewing's agent, Davjd Falk added this Mustaf who was projected to be a lottery pick making him offensively a very one-dimensional, jcenter spot. Ewing's minutes must Delimited or following warning: "If Patrick doesn't have a next year came out after his sophomore year player. Luckily his defense does not suffer from 'he will burn out. Without Ewing the Knicks are new deal by the trading deadline in February, when he averaged 18.5 ppg. The trouble with this rnaladjvTucker is, probably one of the most a below average team. With him they can go very the Knicks might be on borrowed tjme." Tune Mustaf is that he is too short to play center and underrated defensive players the Knicks have. 'far. They should win the Atlantic Division with in in February, the future of the Knicks hangs notphysical enough to handle power forward. iAt 6-5 he defends well against guards and for-over fifty victories and may get into the Eastern in the balance. Therefore, he is now a third-string small forward wards alike. Considering he was once the sixth Conference finals but at this time it is highly im- In other Knick news, Mark Jackson and Mo which is actually not bad considering his offen- choice ovetall the former Minnesota product is probable anyone will knock off Detroit. By the Cheeks look like they are ready to resume their sive prowess from the outside and inside. Mustaf, considered somewhat of an underachiever. iway, it will be the Knicks, not Lakers or Bulls, battle for the starting point guard spot. Jackson, the seventeenth choice overall will someday be Nevertheless he is a veteran ballplayer who 'who will be the team that scores two hundred the former Rookie of the Year and All-Star, was a quality NBA player; for no>y he will mostly shoots well in pressure situations and has outstan- points against Denver. Ewing will have about named the starter after a strong pre-season. watch from the bench. He won't be alone of ding range. forty and Gerald Wilkens and Vandeweghe will However, Cheeks is getting a considerable course. As for the rest of the bench, it is inhabited by jhave fifty each. Just wait and see. amount of playing time as coach Stu Jackson ' Another former number one pick has also Jie likes of Stuart Gray as well as second year wrestles with die dilemma of having to choose become a bench player. However Kentucky's forward Brian Quintett and CBA refugee Johnny between Jackson's flash and Cheeks' defense and Kenny "Sky" Walker has become the poor iStarks. Another intriguing addition is mighty mite steadiness. One footnote to the Rod Strickland for Cheeks deal, the Knicks made with San An- tonio last year; The Spurs were at one time of- fering Sean Elliot straight up for Strickland. There's an Cheeks, is good but. he is in the winter of his career. Elliot is going to be a star. The 6-8 guard/forward can pop it from the outside and go to the hoop. A young high-scoring player such IBM PS/2 madefa as Elliot would have been a great addition to the Knicks. AsUtis, the Knicks just traded a young point guard for an old one. A very puzzling move ' by Bianchi who has done an otherwise satisfac-. every student body tory job. .;*"; One of Bianchi's most criticized trades may finally be working out. Ernest ^"Kiki" Vandewghe is beginning to contribute the offen- sive numbers the Knicks have been looking for from the career 23 ppg scorer. The man who was And budget. once traded for five players is averaging nearly MODEL . MM PS/2* MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL twenty points per game for the Knicks and more 3O2M(T31) 302S6(U31) S5SX(U31) sssxrrei) 5SSX(W61) 70(T6D 70 To Live and Die In By Jean-Marc Archer ' LA. The whole situation is very confusing. Either . For about four years now, the Mets fans among way, the lineup may look like this: us have been spending the off-season hoping that 1) Coleman - LF ' this moment would never come. Well, the mo- 2) Jeffries - 2B ment is here; Darryl Strawberry is no longer a 3) Magadan - IB New York Met. Many people, when asked, will 4) McReynolds - RF (Cashen has often say they expected this to happen, but never mentioned this possibility.) wanted to see the day. Strawberry is no longer 5) H. Johnson - 3B the rightfielder for the Mets, so let's say it all 6) Sasser-O'Brien - C together, "Darryl Strawberry, outfielder for the 7) Boston - CF Los Angeles Dodgers." Well, what can be said? 8) Elster - SS The fans have mixed emotions about the whole 9) Pitcher thing. Some fans felt Strawberry deserted the Mets and the New York fans were the victims. Others not as kind simply say he was a bum. Others still will have a totally different opinion This is a good lineup and it leaves the Mets and say the Mets front office is to blame for with Herr, Mark Carreon and Tim Teufel on the Strawberry signing a 20.3 million dollar, five bench. year contract with the Dodgers. The third major possibility is if the Mets ac- The Mets now have a dilemma; they have more quire Oakland Free Agent, Willie McGee. He room to maneuver their talent, which was a pro- has hit over .330 twice in his career and is a Gold blem in previous years, but they Have lost 35)40 Glove Outfielder. To see how he would fit into HR's and about 100 RBI's. So what will they do the Mets lineup, simply replace Coleman with next year now that the Strawberry has been pick- McGee, putting him in RF and McReynolds back ed from them? Well, there are, for now, three in LF. main possibilities. It is still possible for the Mets to have a strong The first thing they could do is simply put team. It is difficult to say what will happen when Howard Johnson, their hidden workhorse for the Johnson and/or McReynolds hit a slump and past three seasons, in rightfield. He has a gun there is no one to carry the team for a few weeks. for an arm and his bat is well proven. This would The Mets may win a pennant this coming season allow for an infield of Gregg Jeffries at 3rd base, and if they do, many will say Strawberry wasn't Kevin Elster at Shortstop, Tommy Herr at 2nd important anyway. Not so. The Mets can and will Base, and Dave Magadan at 1st Base. This stilf win a pennant without the Straw-Man only does not give the Mets a lead-off hitter. because their tajent is very deep. A second possibility could be the much Many wish Strawberry the best. He will win speculated acquisition of the St. Louis free agent homerun titles, he will lead the Dodgers to vic- and much hated by New York fans Vince Col- tory, he will hit those monster homeruns against eman. This gives the Mets a lead-off hitter but everyone, including the Mets. Many will sit in it poses a problem on the infield. Who plays anticipation the first time Strawberry faces the where? Magadan is the first baseman, but does Mets ace Dwight Gopden in Flushing before a Tommy Herr play 2nd or does the job go to Jef- packed house of screaming fans. The fact is, and fries? Is Elster the shortstop or does Johnson play it hurts to say it, Strawberry is a Dodger, at least short while Jeffries plays third and Herr is at 2nd? Tommy Lasorda Darryl Strawberrv for the next five years. 3SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Confrontation At Candlestick By William Milite ABC's Monday Night crew would be in 7th During the first half of their season, the New heaven analyzing every aspect of the game, and York Giants and the San Francisco 49'ers were giving us stats until they were coming out of our a perfect 9-0. But when the regular season comes ears. But could we expect anything less for such to a close, at least one of these teams will not a classic confrontation? be unflawed. That's because they meet each other Finally, the second half of the season should in San Francisco on Monday night, December be just as, if not more exciting than, the first half. 3rd, to cap-off week 13. Not only do we have the classic Giant-49'ers Over the first 9 weeks of the NFL season the game, we have 2 other games that are worth Giant's margin of victory averaged 11.5 points, previewing. The Giants, who escaped with dear while the 49'ers averaged 7.5 points. The teams life against Phoenix at the Meadowlands, go west the Giants beat with a .500 record or better: to face the Cardinals on week 16. The Phoenix Philadelphia (5-4-0), Miami (8-1-0), and Cardinals feel they have what it takes to pull off Washington (twice) (5-4-0). The 49'ers posted the upset, with running back Johnny Johnson. victories over .500 or better. Washington (5-4-0) For the 49'ers, they face the LA Rams on week and Pittsburgh (5-4-0). 15 (Monday night). This is a game that is always The Giants most impressive win during the first tough regardless of what the team's records half of the season came against the 8-1 -0 Miami are. Dolphins. The Giants did not allow Dan Marino One last thing, the Giants and 49'ers, who a touchdown, when they easily defeated the dominated the spotlight throughout the 1st half Dolphins 20-3 on week 3. The 49'ers most ef- of the season, will probably maintain that publici- fective victory came on week 7 when they ty for the duration, but neither should defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-7. underestimate their opponents, especially if that The Giants closest call came on week 7 when opponent is the Chicago Bears. No one wants to they were shocked by Phoenix at the Lawrence Taylor John Taylor face the Bears at Soldier Field on a freezing cold Meadowlands. The Giants had to fight back from January Sunday afternoon when everything is at a 9 point deficit late in the 4th quarter to beat stake. the Cardinals 20-19. The game»against the Car- dinals was the most exciting win I have seen since a 22-20 victory at Minnesota on November 16, 1986. But for the 49'ers, winning has not come easy. Montana and company have been put to the test every week, starting with week 1 when they squeaked by New Orleans 13*12 to week 9 when they escaped from Green Bay with a 24-20 win. Many football fans, especially those of the 49'ers, would say the bottom line is just to win. But one thing is for sure, every team that has fac- ed San Francisco during the first half of this season has made that game amount to their whole season, playing a tough game, hoping they will "be the first team to knock off the high-flying 49'ers. Both teams look to have their respectable divi- sions clinched making the second half of the season a race for the home field advantage in the playoffs. It is very likely that the team who wins on Monday, December 3, will win the nice. Wouldn't it be something if both teams were undefeated when they meet later this season? Otis Anderson Joe Montana