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Page 20. theBARUCH COLLEGE, THEticker CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK VOLUME 92 • ISSUE 7 WWW.THETICKER.ORG OCTOBER 22, 2007 Blood drive draws student life “Illegal alien” education addressed

BY HASSAN ZUBAIR CONTRIBUTING WRITER

As part of the Latina/Latino Heritage Month, an advocacy work- shop titled “Struggling to Learn, Educando con Restricciones” took place on Oct. 18 at Baruch Col- lege. Th e event addressed current issues undocumented students in US colleges and universities face in their daily lives. Lambda Pi Up- silon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc hosted the event. Wal- ter Barrientos, a Baruch alumnus who works with the New York State Youth Leadership Council (YLC) conducted the workshop. YLC is a network of advocacy groups com- mitted to the advancement of im- migrant students. “Struggling to Learn” was de- JERADATE KANCHANAWONG I THE TICKER voted to legal issues surrounding illegal immigrants in the US educa- The college’s blood drive had a great turnout. Various students shared the feeling of generosity around a table. tion system. Introduced by Senator Durbin (D-IL), Hagel (R-NE), and BY MEGAN LAW components to nearly two hundred Aylman cited two motivating the infant that is born who needs Lugar (R-IN), the Development, Re- CONTRIBUTING WRITER hospitals. Th ese transfusion prod- factors for holding a blood drive. He a transfusion or the driver of a car lief and Education for Alien Minors ucts are made available to nearly noted, “Th e obvious one is that the who is involved in a collision and Act, DREAM Act, is a bipartisan On Oct. 16 and 17, the College’s twenty million people. only way there will be an adequate needs emergency surgery and legislation that would allow illegal Fall semester blood drive took According to Carl Aylman, Di- supply of blood for those who need blood.” immigrants to earn legal status by place in the multipurpose room rector of Student Life, “Baruch Col- blood in the metro area is if people, Numerous students arrived at enrolling in college or entering the at the Vertical Campus. Th is event lege has hosted blood drives going who are able to, give blood on a the multipurpose room and fi lled military for two years. Th e proposed was hosted by Student Life and was back to the early 1980s. We hold a regular basis.” out a donor registration form. It amendment is narrowly tailored to administered with the assistance of drive each semester in the fall and “Th e second reason is that all contained a series of questions benefi t illegal immigrants who have the New York Blood Center, NYBC. spring.” He also said that, “Each of us exist in this society together. concerning disease history, medi- come to the United States at the age According to their website, the drive is a new challenge. I keep in Th ere is no way to manufacture cation usage, and recent travel. A of 15 or younger, have lived here for NYBC was established in 1964 and mind that it is far easier to ask peo- blood at present, it can only come brief medical exam was conducted at least fi ve years, graduated from a is the largest community-based, ple to give you money for a good from donors healthy enough to and if students met all donor re- U.S. high school or have a GED and non-profi t blood collection and cause than it is to ask them to roll roll up their sleeves and donate. quirements they were led to a cot maintained good moral character. distribution organization in the up their sleeves and let someone We all have an obligation to see to for the procedure. Participants in Since it was fi rst proposed six United States. Th ough its fi ve loca- stick a needle in it and take a pint of it that there are adequate amounts the blood drive also received a free years ago, DREAM Act has had tions, the NYBC provides over one blood. Our drives have been quite of blood available each day for the overwhelming bipartisan support million pints of blood and blood successful over the years.” mother who is dealing with cancer, SEE STUDENTS PAGE 4 from the House and the Senate. However, legislation such as the Dream Act is not easily passed. Anti-illegal immigration groups such as NumbersUSA and Ameri- Waldron reaches Baruch alum graces cans for Legal Immigration PAC have been instrumental in helping defeat immigration reforms. Due to a possible vote on Dream Act, they out to community pages of BusinessWeek have put out a nation-wide cam- paign calling it “Amnesty”. Th ese groups acknowledge that students BY MAYA KASHYAP and area residents,” according to n Edward Roland Week. should not been put in such cir- NEWS EDITOR Th e Flatiron Partnership Newslet- Th e Business Week photo shoot cumstances, but they blame their ter. represents Deloitte for the front cover wanted to cover parents. Sophomore, Juan Adorno Baruch College president Kath- Th ose in attendance included a diverse group of people while said that one should not suff er the leen Waldron held the school’s Manhattan Borough President, at photoshoot taking the height factor into con- consequences of their parents’ ac- third annual Wine and Cheese Re- Scott M. Stringer and Brian Kava- sideration. Edouard met both cri- tions. “Th e parent’s immigration is ception in the Newman Conference nagh, assemblymember of the 74th BY CLAIRE LUI terion for the photo shoot and he a barrier to the children’s educa- Center. Th is free event was initiated District as well as members of the SENIOR STAFF WRITER was also the only person chosen for tion,” he said. to foster relationships with mem- Manhattan Community Board 6, an interview, “I maintained a good Barrientos said that Every year, bers of the college community and civilian police force, and Baruch Recent Baruch College gradu- relationship with the PR person at about 65,000 undocumented stu- its neighbors. All community mem- alumni. Eric Lugo, director of gov- ate, Edouard Roland, was chosen Deloitte and when they needed to dents graduate from U.S. high bers were invited including “local ernment and community relations out of the members of Deloitte & add on a person in the article, she schools. Many of these students community leaders, alumni, com- at Baruch, said, “Th e reception pro- Touche’s class of 2007 to represent recommended me, and what I want eligible for legal residency under munity-based organizations, retail their fi rm in a special careers report and hospitality business owners SEE WALDRON PAGE 2 in the Sept. 13 edition of Business SEE ROLAND PAGE 2 SEE STRUGGLING PAGE4

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ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT vides the local community a way to engage and get to know the Col- lege’s faculty, staff and students,” in the Newsletter. Zicklin dean John Elliot noted that the event “is a great way for people to come together and talk about issues.” Before Waldron stepped up to the podium to greet guests, she stated that she “started this event because we wanted to be good neighbors. Baruch College is a large part of this community.” She also mentioned that this event would benefi t students be- cause many of the businesses and organizations that attend off er in- HELEN HUANG I THE TICKER ternships and jobs to students. After taking the stage to much President Waldron, middle, and Ben Corpus, left, engage guests at the annual Wine and Cheese Reception. applause, Waldron started off by thanking Kavanagh and Stringer for their presence. She also touched on issues raised by community mem- bers about Baruch construction. “Many of you have asked repeat- edly about whether all the new con- struction in the community is re- lated to Baruch College. I just want to declare it is not us,” Waldron said HELEN HUANG I THE TICKER to much laughter. “We are just go- ing to stay sort of how we are. We Assembly member Brian Kavanagh. want to renovate our building on 17 Lexington Avenue and keep the er to the stage and noted that he is façade. It was built in the 1920s and a “big supporter of the city univer- the last time it was renovated was sity of New York, not only with his maybe in the 1940s. It’s not state- fi nances but with his heart.” of-the-art and we think our 15,700 Stringer praised CUNY, Baruch students deserve a state-of-the-art and Waldron’s leadership and stat- education and facilities.” ed, “We are churning out people Waldron also noticed that at who are going to be great in city the time of the college’s expansion government and private industry. there was “some nervousness in CUNY will take its rightful place the community about whether the next to Yale and Harvard.” students would be typical college Many guests stayed well after students — making noise and car- the speeches and used the time to rying on. I always say that I am one enjoy wine and a spread of cheese of the few presidents of a college in and fi nger foods. the United States that actually can Pleased with the reception, say to her students ‘its ok to party Lugo added that the event was a a little harder.’ Baruch students are great way to “thank the community serious students; they are consci- for the many ways that it provides entious and hard working. Th ey ongoing support to the Baruch Col- work full time and they go to school lege community.” full time.” HELEN HUANG I THE TICKER Waldron then welcomed String- Scott Stringer, Manhattan borough president (extreme right), poses with reception guests. Recent alum featured in BusinessWeek

ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT a business side and at a personal congratulated in front of his col- level.” leagues for his feature in Business students to take away from this is He encourages students to make Week, “Th e fi rm is great because they should talk to as many people the most of their internships, “You they really care about everyone and network.” “You should meet should meet as many people as and when something special hap- Th e cover story was part of Busi- possible and don’t be afraid to ask pens to someone, the partner will ness Week’s annual rankings of the as many people questions,” he added. personally write a hand written let- “50 best places to launch a career,” Edouard currently works in the ter of congratulations to them,” said where last year’s third runner up as possible and control assurance group as a con- Edouard. Deloitte, topped this year’s list. sultant. He was a CIS major and He also added that the work en- Th e accounting and consulting don’t be afraid to communications minor and in- vironment fosters group work and giant has had great appeal amongst terned at several other places as an learning, “We all sit together: man- students as one of the most desired ask questions.” undergraduate. agers, consultants, partners. We’re fi rms to pursue a career out of all He feels Baruch has prepared one big happy family.” the Big Four and was also voted him well as for the world of busi- In discussions about his future number one in the 2007 Account- - Edouard Roland ness, “Th e CIS major, which falls at Deloitte and the road towards ing Today Top 100 Firms. Baruch Alum (‘07) under Zicklin, is geared towards making partner, Edouard only had Edouard gained a head start as business,” explained Edouard, and praise for the fi rm saying, “What I an intern in the 10-week summer this he felt helped him assimilate like about this fi rm is that you can’t program at Deloitte. He got the in- not just the technical but also the move up unless you help others ternship through the NABA Eastern many aspects other than just busi- BUSINESSWEEK.COM business side of computer infor- which is great because this means Regional Student Conference and ness. mation. that everyone has a vested interest was extended a full time off er after Th e internship was not limited Edouard Roland, Baruch alum. He is particularly proud of his in you.” his internship. to learning about Deloitte and how degree from Baruch and feels that Edouard envisions a future for He was very much impressed to work for a client, but included Edouard attributed his great ex- the Baruch name is much valued himself at Deloitte, “I plan to stay with the summer internship, say- other activities such as a softball perience last summer to his team among businesses. here, put in your time and have a ing, “Th e summer internship was game, volunteering and occasional who assigned him to a client the In talking about his experience positive outlook,” and he encour- really fun, I would love to be an in- lunches and dinners to better learn fi rst week of his internship, he ex- so far with Deloitte as a full time ages all students to do the same, tern again!” He also complimented the culture of the fi rm and to better plains, “Deloitte does a good job in employee, Edouard told me that he stating, “Start as soon as you can the fi rm’s eff orts at designing a acquaint the intern with all the pro- showing the interns what Deloitte recently had lunch with the part- and join as many activities related summer program that focused on fessionals and their fellow interns. has to off er their interns both on ner of Control Assurance and was to your interests as possible.” OCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 3 CUNY journalists meet the press

VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER The Journalism Broadcast and News Media Conference allowed students to interact in a pleasant atmosphere. Shelley Ng, editor-in-chief, represented The Ticker at the News Media Conference.

BY LILLIAN RIZZO discussing career goals and shar- as well as introduce the keynote A City College junior and biology the newsroom being combined was CONTIRBUTING WRITER ing their hopes of what to get out speaker, Kathleen Carroll. A City major, Lisa Fraser, found Carroll’s led by Baruch professors of jour- of the day. Reporters from college College graduate, he emphasized speech insightful. “She gave good nalism Roslyn Bernstein and Vera Th e annual Journalism Broad- newspapers were all over the place the centennial anniversary of the advice on what traits and skills a Haller, along with Baruch alum cast and News Media Conference interviewing students and repre- City College newspaper, Th e Cam- journalist should have,” she said Jon Auerbach. Auerbach is the edi- and Career Fair was held on Fri- sentatives, using this opportunity pus. Th e celebration of Th e Campus while reporting for City College’s tor-in-chief at Metro New York and day, Oct. 12 at the CUNY Graduate to add another clip to their port- appropriately fi t into the theme of Th e Campus. Fraser was there to Haller was once editor-in-chief at Center. Here, students gathered to folios. Th is just made direction of the day, showing the great achieve- report for the paper as well as talk AM New York until accepting a job listen to panel discussions and talk the Conference’s goals all the more ments of CUNY and more impor- to recruiters. to develop online journalism at to recruiters about jobs and intern- clear. tantly its students. Once the morning speeches Baruch. Th is panel about the news- ships. Beginning the day, Michael Are- But aside from this, Arena’s were over, students bustled out to room and W eb explained how they In this pleasant and well orga- na, the CUNY University director speech focused on how CUNY is the numerous recruiters waiting at work hand in hand now. It also gave nized atmosphere, students were of communications and market- always looking toward the future, small tables piled with pamphlets students some insight into their fu- interacting from CUNY colleges, ing, gave a speech to set the tone with its constant advancements. In and business cards. Th e lines for ture in journalism. his speech, Arena pinpointed Ba- the recruiters grew within minutes “By the time you’re in a news- ruch as a noticeable achievement and stayed that way throughout the room there will be a complete in- of CUNY. He said, “Baruch’s brand afternoon. tegration,” Auerbach told eager stu- new building symbolizes the com- Th ough very congested, students dents. Other valuable panels were mitment of the university to go for- stood patiently in lines waiting for Internships at the New York Times ward to the future.” their chance to talk with a recruiter and the CUNY Graduate School of Colleges to see After Arena’s remarks, he in- and hopefully advance their future. Journalism. Both intensely spoke troduced Kathleen Carroll, senior Lines for the Associated Press, ABC about students’ futures and how vice president and editor of the News, AM New York and Bloomberg each could help them move for- Associated Press. Carroll began her seemed to never shorten. ward. speech with information about the Smaller papers, with more Th roughout the day students improvements prestigious corporation started by chances for students to receive at the Journalism Conference in- a few New York editors, which now steady jobs, had shorter lines due creased their chances for a more has over three thousand employ- to their lack of prestige. successful future. Whether it was BY REBECCA FORBES improve their leadership skills.” Th e ees. For bigger corporations there through an inspiring speech, a re- SENIOR STAFF WRITER Master Plan also details the Univer- But the more valuable part of was less emphasis on entry level cruiter accepting a résumé or just sity’s Institute for Virtual Enterprise, her speech was when she interact- jobs and more on internships. For listening to a panel, the goal of At the 2007 CUNY Undergradu- which provides students with the ed with students during an intense seniors looking for job opportuni- this conference was met. CUNY ate Journalism, Broadcast and New opportunity to expand their skills question and answer session. ties they were not the best recruit- students moved one step closer Media Conference and Career Fair, as leaders by “form[ing] partner- During this time she answered ers to talk with. to the future and CUNY (repeti- Dr. Garrie Moore, vice chancel- ships with students and work[ing] students’ questions precisely and Th e panels off ered were very tion) moved one step closer to the lor of student development for the in virtual fi rms to develop technol- honestly. helpful. A panel about the Web and growth of new opportunities. CUNY system, announced several ogy solutions for business.” new or developing measures that A second announced program is will help to improve the lives of all a system-wide co-curricular tran- CUNY students. script which, according to CUNY’s According to the CUNY Web site, 2007-2008 Budget Request, will Moore is working on a “broad range “document out-of-classroom expe- of activities to enhance student life riences.” on the college campus” that in- Moore says that this will be a cludes “developing educational shareable, electronic device that programs that support student ma- will “add value to a student’s aca- triculation within the CUNY sys- demic degree.” For Moore, it is im- tem and beyond.” His dedication to portant that students realize the improving CUNY is part of a long- value and quality of their CUNY standing commitment to bettering education. the lives of all students. In light of what he termed the Before arriving at CUNY, Moore’s “national crisis” for all students in career included working as senior society, Moore is also working to vice chancellor at East Carolina provide students with a “safe en- University, and as dean of students vironment to share concerns and at Pitt Community College, both issues.” of which are in North Carolina. In According to Moore’s testimony each of these facilities, Moore was before the City Council Committee continually working for the inter- on Higher Education, on Sept. 26, ests of his students, helping them the University was already increas- make the most of their college ex- ing its counseling staff before the perience. tragedy at Virginia Tech. Currently, His vision for student life at Moore is continuing to broaden the CUNY incorporates many new pro- psychological help services of the grams and initiatives. First, Moore University in order to give help to hopes to provide students with an all students who desire it. opportunity to showcase and hone Another initiative mentioned their leadership skills. Th is involves is the creation of more residence the creation of the CUNY Leader- halls in addition to the ones cur- ship Academy. As Moore noted at rently used by Hunter College. At the conference, its goal is to help the conference, Moore noted it is students “learn about leadership” important to provide students with and become “world-class leaders.” a “learning community” and a “full Th e Academy comes after the college experience.” He believes creation of the Emerging Student that this will be an opportunity for Leadership Program. According students to gain “leadership and to the 2004-2008 Master Plan, this civic skills.” program includes “workshops, in- Many of Moore’s projects are formation and presentations de- already in the implementation signed for students representing stages. Th ose that are just burgeon- each campus who demonstrate ing ideas are preparing to take their leadership potential and a desire to fi rst steps toward reality. PAGE 4 I THE TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 22, 2007 Immigrants UN panel wants war of words Struggle to

SHERRY MAZZOCCHI summer in Sudan, where she no- Learn SENIOR STAFF WRITER ticed that people were re-settling in ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT abandoned Darfur villages. Th ese “If Turkey decides to invade people came with documents and the Dream Act are over-achievers. Iraq tonight,” said Richard Roth, were helped by the Sudanese gov- Th ese include an increasing num- U.N. Correspondent for CNN, “I’m ernment and the Janjaweed. When ber of valedictorians, class presi- sure I will be woken up at fi ve in the Farley questioned the offi ce of the dents, athletes, artists and honor- morning. We will all be there and U.N. high commissioner for refu- roll students who aspire to become 20 satellite trucks will be parked gees (UNHCR) about this, the reply teachers, doctors, lawyers, and U.S. outside the U. N.” was that they were merely nomads soldiers. Most work twice as hard as But the unfolding drama of the that fl oat back and forth. When an average student just hoping that genocide in Sudan does not get the she asked why nomads would have their academic credentials would press coverage that it deserves. A documents, UNHCR said that was help them adjust their status. “It complex story in slow motion is just a rumor. When she persisted just seems like a waste of money;” not a good fi t for a visual media like and said she saw the papers, UN- that is, it would be counterproduc- television. Th ese were just some of HCR still denied this was going on. tive to deny students access to jobs the concerns that four journalists Other agencies Farley spoke to con- or college education, an audience voiced during a conference, spon- fi rmed this and were concerned this member implied. According to the sored by the Center for Communi- would be the source of the next big Census Bureau, an average college cation, held at Hunter College on confl ict in Darfur. While UNHCR graduate earns about $1 million Oct. 16. knew full well this was happen- more in his lifetime than the aver- Maggie Farley, U.N. correspon- ing, they would not even discuss age high school dropout. dent for the Los Angeles Times, it because they fear the Sudanese During high school, a 20-year- said that Secretary General Ban government would not allow them old Dream Act student from New Ki-Moon has made her job much access to Darfur, should they speak Jersey, who wished to remain anon- harder. In addition to being more openly. ymous, worked 60 hours a week to politically and media savvy, Kofi Massood Haider, U.N. corre- support his family. He graduated Annan was the face of the U.N. spondent for Th e Pakistan Daily high school with distinction and Annan had been a U.N. insider for Down, said that people were con- currently studying accounting at 30 years, and was also the head of tinually asking him why the U.N. Baruch. His future is uncertain, peacekeeping before he became was so ineff ectual. He noted there UN.INT as he contemplates immigrating secretary general. is a misperception that the U.N. can to Canada just to put his degree He discussed issues with the act, when it is the member states Last week’s Hunter College panel addressed UN hot-button issues. to some use. His only hope is the press, would attend media events that act. Members on the U.N. se- passage of the Dream Act, which and travel around the world calling curity council will block actions very diff erent in fi ve years. While ing is all over the place. But he is would free him to fully contribute attention to issues. Ban Ki-Moon, and essentially paralyze each other. only one blogger for innercitypress. asking the tough questions.” Lauria to the only country he has known. a relative newcomer to the U.N., “Last summer there was a war in com attends U.N. briefi ngs, Roth said he once wrote a piece for the Barrientos contends that the CUNY is a man of quiet diplomacy and Lebanon and the U.N. did not call thinks that soon most of the report- Washington Post where the editor system has one of the larger per- most of his work takes place be- for a cease fi re,” Haider said. “Th is ing from the U.N. will be Web based. inserted an attack about bloggers. centages of undocumented stu- hind closed doors. When criticized delay was about teaching Hezbol- Joe Lauria, U.N. correspondent He felt badly because he does not dents. “It would be very benefi cial by the press corps, Ki-Moon told lah a lesson. When people say ‘Th e for several newspapers, including see bloggers as the threat that the to many students who are denied them: “Criticism stunts growth. I U.N. is useless. People are dying Th e Boston Globe and Th e Sunday mainstream media does. “It’s a access to higher education today am like a child. You should treat over there’ I say it’s not the U.N. It’s Times in London, said that even he question of discernment. You’ve because of their legal status in the me like a baby.” the U.S., Britain and France.” reads the blogger’s page to fi nd out got to be careful reading them,” he country,” Baruch College President Other stories can be even more Th e panelists also felt that the what is going on. “Th e diff erence is said. “But you’ve got to be careful Kathleen Waldron said supporting diffi cult to get. Farley spent the press corps at the U.N. would be training and standards. His writ- reading the New York Times, too.” the Dream Act legislation. Students give back

JERADATE KANCHANAWONG I THE TICKER A Baruch student patiently waits as a technician draws blood.

ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT let alone, the world, it’s a great way to give a part of yourself to the less t-shirt or messenger bag. Th e dob- fortunate.” Student Syed Ahmed lood type, hepatitis, HIV, HTLV-1, expressed his feelings concerning and syphilis. If the blood tests neg- the blood drive by simply saying ative, it will be used in its entirety that “donating blood is cool.” as a transfusion to help one patient At the end of the drive, Ayl- or separated into its components to man reported that the college had help several patients. exceeded our target goal on each Freshman Jessie Chen said, “I day in terms of productive donors. think that the reason I didn’t [do- Th ere were close to 300 students nate] earlier was my fear of needles. and staff at the drive and there were When I heard that Baruch was hav- almost 160 units of blood. ing a blood drive, I wanted to help, According to the New York I wanted to do something.” Fresh- Blood Center, “Th e need for blood man Irina Yasina attempted to quell aff ects us all. Nine out of ten of us her fear of needles as well and said, will need some blood some time in “Even though I have a terrible fear our lives. And one out of every ten of needles, I am trying to overcome hospital patients requires a trans- it to help others”. fusion. Although the average trans- Student Navraj Singh, who had fusion is three pints, some patients never donated blood before, said require more. Blood is in constant that his incentive was “to help out demand for treatment of accident all the poor people in the world and cases, cancer victims, hemophili- to help out the community. I feel acs, and for use during surgery. Th e like I’m doing a good deed.” Stu- need for blood never takes a holi- dent Jason Huang said that, “Giving day”. For more information, check blood is a great way to give back to out the New York Blood Center the community. With health as one website. Th e next blood drive will of the biggest concerns in the U.S,, be held in the Spring of 2008. OCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 5

PRESS RELEASE Free flu shots Monday to Thursday Campus Briefs Sigma Alpha Delta with co- A reading and conversation In conjunction with CUNY Cen- and the nasal-spray fl u vaccine against fl u viruses circulating one sponsorship of USG presents the with Sigrid Nunez will be held tral, Th e Baruch Health Care Cen- LAIV) work in the same way: they year may not protect against newer 2007 Presidents and Deans Re- on Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. as part of the ter will be off ering a limited num- cause antibodies to develop in the viruses the following years. Th at is ception: Get to know the Who’s Sidney Harman Writer-In-Resi- ber of free infl uenza vaccinations body, and these antibodies provide why the infl uenza vaccine is updat- Who behind the success of Ba- dence program at 151 East 25th on Monday, Oct. 22, and Th ursday, protection against infl uenza virus ed to include current viruses every ruch College on Oct. 23, 12:30 Street on the 7th fl oor. Sigrid Oct. 25. infection. year. p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in VC 2-125. Nunez is the author of fi ve novels All vaccinations will be admin- Another reason to get a fl u vac- Th e Presidents and has won istered between 1 p.m. and 7:30 Why should people get vacci- cine every year is that after you get and Deans Re- prizes for fi c- p.m. at the Health Care Center, nated against the fl u? vaccinated, your immunity to the ception is de- tion and lit- located on the main fl oor of 138 Infl uenza is a serious virus, and disease declines over time and may signed to inform erature. East 26th Street. Students who are people of any age can get it. 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Th e fl u usu- Why do I need to get vaccinat- should talk to your doctor or nurse ally comes on suddenly and may ed against the fl u every year? about getting your shot at a later include these symptoms: fever Flu viruses change from year to date. (usually high), headache, extreme year, which means two things. First, However, you can get a fl u shot tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, you can get the fl u more than once while you have a respiratory illness, runny or stuff y nose and muscle during your lifetime. Th e immunity without fever or if you have another ache. Stomach symptoms such as (a natural protection that devel- mild illness. USG Report nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can ops against a virus after a person If you’d like more information also occur, but are more common has had that virus) that is built up about this topic or would like to COMPILED BY Appeals Committee Report in children than adults. from having the fl u caused by one schedule an interview, please con- LUBA BOGOPOLSKAYA American Humanics trains virus strain doesn’t always provide tact Taheera Tim Kee, Health & undergraduate students for lead- How do fl u vaccines work? protection when a new strain is cir- Wellness Coordinator, at ttimkee@ U-Buildings and grounds As- ership positions in non-profi t Both fl u vaccines (the fl u shot culating. Second, a vaccine made gmail.com or (646) 312-4566. sistant Vice President Lloyd an- organizations. Students are cer- nounced that the construction tifi ed as professionals at the end PRESS RELEASE of the 17 Lexington building will of the program, which is open to start in Fall 2009. Any sugges- students from any school: Zick- tions from students should go lin, Weissman, or School of Pub- Library open 24 hours during midterms through USG. Also, a $6.1 million lic Aff airs. request has been submitted for Th e Newman Library will once tober 23, the library will open as off cell phones and observe the ‘no approval to replace all escalators Legislative Aff airs again be open for Baruch students usual at 7:00 am and remain open food’ rule.” Students are asked to in the NVC building. According to Dr. Corpus, 24 hours a day during the midterm continuously until 11:59pm Tues- go out to the lobby or telephone space at Baruch is rented out exam period. “An important part of day, October 30. rooms to use cell phones. Only President’s Report for a maximum of 15 hours per the library’s mission is to support In order to ensure that the ex- Baruch students with valid school Baruch Clubs and Organiza- week. Profi ts go towards renting the academic work of students,” tended hours run smoothly, every- identifi cation will be allowed to stay tions are urged to register for the buses and purchasing equip- says Jerry Bornstein, Deputy Chief one needs to cooperate with library in the library between the hours of Leadership Week as soon as pos- ment for school sports teams. Librarian for Public Services. policy and extend courtesy to oth- 12 Midnight and 7a.m. sible. Any issues concerning the Th e proposed solution is to ex- “We’re happy to make the li- ers. For information, contact Jerry payment of the $125 fee for a ta- tend the hours of the gym, pos- brary available around the clock “One of the things we need stu- Bornstein at (646) 312-1615 or jer- ble should be directed to Janet. sibly this semester. during midterms.” Tuesday, Oc- dents to do,” says Bornstein, “is turn [email protected]. PAGE 6 I THE TICKER OPINION OCTOBER 22, 2007 Did you know . . ? 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Unfair life in Myanmar WTF: MAE THIDAR New Jersey does more than just smell “Life is not fair.” I have heard of this numerous times before. Until recently, never have I really pressed to think of it. Right I love New Jersey, my home state. before our very eyes, the peaceful protests led Th ere, I fi nally said it as loud and as clear by Buddhist monks in Myanmar, the former as the written word will allow me (insert nation of Burma, turned into a massacre. laughter, fi nger-pointing, tomato-toss- Th e last thing we saw was a soldier ing here). No more meek and garbled launching a weapon into a crowd composed responses masking the answer to the of barehanded protestors begging for their dreaded, “Where are freedom. For all we know, thousands of you from?” question. people in addition to monks disappeared all Since my fresh- of a sudden. man year at Baruch, Some were shot, some arrested and many I have been ridiculed brutally beaten to death. It is said that it’s because I refuse to let better to be killed right away than be caught GETTY IMAGES go of the little remain- and treated inhumanely in a prison with the Crowds of Buddhist monks protest in Myanmar, formerly Burma. ing pride I have for my minimum maintenance. beloved Garden State. A lot of families that were aff ected aren’t I am tired of being LIA EUSTACHEWICH even allowed to mourn the deaths of their People have been living in fear since then. Buddhist monks in Myanmar is fl eeting and the proverbial butt of loved ones. Th is is injustice at its fi nest. One We can only imagine the pain they suff er in the attention now has been turned to other Jersey jokes cracked Opinion Editor might wonder why. order for them to go out and protest, knowing killings in the world. by New York City resi- It’s only because a group of military that their lives are at risk. Should we just sit back, go with the phrase dents. Slowly but surely, it’s driven me government is determined to keep their Th anks to the technology and bravery “Life is not fair” and let it be? Does this to the edge. power even if it means killing their own of those who risked their lives to share the mean we have to let injustice prevail? One But before I throw myself off that people. Th is government has been ruling the videos and images, the world got a chance to too many times extreme, inhumane events dock in Weehawken, into the sparkling country despite its failure to win in the 1990 witness the brutality in Myanmar. It appears happen throughout the world. If you and I and polluted Hudson River, I am re- election. as though the country was back to where it don’t act on preventing these events today, minded of the companionship New Th ey placed Nobel Peace Prize winner was, and this time with much less people. this monster will grow bigger. York City and New Jersey share with one Daw Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest Th e protests now have all died down and Together, we can work on bringing down another. Th ere is a happy medium, after in September 2003, without any justifi cation. the military is still in charge. News of these the regime and restore justice in Myanmar. all. New Jersey and New York City are both special places to each other. Resi- dents can enjoy spending quality time Baruch stops across the Hudson simply by crossing Go green with via ferry, train or bus. But a long-running joke my New blowing York friends torture me with is how — despite the amount of Jerseyians who DAVID LERNER congestion pricing fl ock to New York to indulge in city ac- tivity — New Yorkers, on the other hand, have absolutely no reason to come to I recently submitted an article to Th e Ticker Jersey. about the cigarette smoke cloud hovering NIR BUCHLER With “congestion pricing” we could also Ha, ha. around the school’s perimeter. avoid congestion in certain boroughs. For On behalf of the small percentage of Before “I’ll tell you where to blow it” was instance, a driver from Brooklyn willing to Baruch students originating from New even published, I scheduled an appointment A Metropolitan Transportation Authority drive to midtown Manhattan would not have Jersey, I off er you, New Yorkers, some to surgically remove my left, left lung (damn fare hike is likely to happen soon, and for the an incentive to drive to Queens in order to reasons why Jersey is indeed worth plan- birth defects!), which I planned to deliver vast majority of Baruch students who rely on avoid paying tolls. ning for your next trip (a day trip, since directly to President Waldron as evidence of the MTA on a daily basis, this is not going to In fact, regardless of what bridge or tunnel it seems that most New Yorkers don’t the damage smoking has had on me. be good news. this driver uses to get in the zone, they would participate in the sport of driving). In planning to remove my smoked organs, Mass transportation is essential and it is have to pay $8. New Jersey’s most notorious attrac- I made the terrible mistake of assuming one of the best tools to fi ght global warming, Another way of fi ghting congestion is to tion is Six Flags Great Adventure, off er- the administration would take no action in pollution and congestion in large cities. simply impose stricter rules on traffi c in the ing daredevils some of the biggest roller response to my article. I hold my head in Hence, as New Yorkers, we need policies city, which directly creates pollution and coasters in America, topping Coney shame when I believed I would have to off er that help commuters and reduce global global warming. Island’s dinky penny rides. Also nearby Baruch a severed organ in a fi nal plea for warming. In general, Americans should steer Cars constantly “block the box” in midtown is “down the shore”, as opposed to New reform. away from fuel dependency. Local initiatives Manhattan without the fear of penalties. Th e York City’s illustrious Jones Beach, and a Th e truth is I cancelled my surgery the day seem to be just the only way to go since only reality is that only hundreds of agents can stroll on a real boardwalk. after my article was published, as it was no limited initiatives come from the federal fi ne drivers. Traffi c agents would have to stop When you’re in Jersey, you’re never longer necessary. level. the vehicle and creating more congestion. far from home. Much like Washington After reading my article, the administrators Certainly, I defend the recent initiative One way to solve this is to change the act of Heights and Harlem, Jersey towns such came to the realization that, despite all of the by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, referred “blocking the box” to a non-moving violation. as Paterson closely resemble medicine obvious benefi ts of cigarette smoke encasing to as “congestion pricing.” By imposing $8 More traffi c agents would be able to send a cabinets, where an addict’s dreams our campus, they were going to do something minimum tolls to anyone entering a certain fi ne to the owner without stopping the car. come true. New Jersey also enjoys the to stop it. zone in Manhattan during certain hours Another alternative that is more luxury of trees and landscape, a forbid- Th e security guard previously posted at of the week, we could eff ectively reduce controversial is to install cameras and send a den pleasure in New York City. the gym entrance who had the task of “just congestion. fi ne, along with a picture of the violation, to Without Jersey as your friendly yelling at everyone” has now been reassigned Congestion pricing already exists in London the driver. neighbor, New York would be without to 24th Street entrance smoking duty. On and Stockholm and has been eff ective so Th ere are scores of interesting local policies light (Th omas Edison began his career the 25th Street side of the building, Baruch far. Although not perfect, this proposal is an that would eff ectively make our city greener. in industrial Newark) and without se- appointed the hotdog stand man as the Clean incentive for commuters to switch from using For instance, we should create more bus lines rious gambling problems (because of Air Enforcement Offi cer. A fi ne choice, I say. cars to using mass transportation. so mass transportation is more effi cient and major reconstruction, Atlantic City is no So, you will no longer be able to pass the Th e “congestion pricing” would provide install cameras to identify those who violate longer just an old fogey convention). security desk out side of the gym to receive revenue for the MTA to develop projects and those lines. Just admit it, New Yorkers, your Big verbal abuse — you will now have to go reach out to communities that lack sources of Delivery trucks that often double-park Apple doesn’t seem so big now, does outside. mass transportation. create congestion and should only be allowed it? As equally attractive places and as More importantly, though, is that when In the meantime, the MTA can help these to do so during certain hours. We should neighbors connected by that ever-so at- you crawl into bed tonight you can quietly communities by providing more express encourage New Yorkers to use bicycles by tractive Hudson River, we should learn remind yourself that when you’re at Baruch, buses, buses to certain areas or, in the long creating facilities within a free system, such to at least like each other. your voice is heard, because they’re listening term, by improving services on certain lines as the one implemented in Paris. Or pretend to. (seriously). and creating new ones.

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Volume 92, Issue 7 3-290. ©2007 The Ticker, Baruch College Any display or advertising questions Established 1932 OCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER OPINIONS I PAGE 7 FeaturesOCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER FEATURES I PAGE 11 Not last, just one of a kind BY JANA KASPERKEVIC SENIOR STAFF WRITER Do you use real events in all your stories? “Show, don’t tell,” Sigrid Nunez Th ere are elements of nonfi ction often tells the students in her — some autobiographical, some Harman Writer-in-Residence not — in most of my work. workshop. As they sit around the square of What are you going to do af- tables, they do not just talk about ter you are done with the writing books and edit the students’ works. workshop here at Baruch College? Nunez converses with students In January I’ll be going to California on topics ranging from inspiration to teach for the winter quarter in to style to genres, the conversations the MFA program at the University often packed with variety opinions, of California, Irvine. perspectives and even jokes. With her easygoing attitude and If you could do anything at all, laughter that is quick to come and what would you do? contagious she fi ts right in, making I’m lucky. I’m doing what I want the three hour workshop enjoyable to be doing, which is writing. How- and too short. ever, if I could do anything at all it Nunez, who is the author of would be to dance. Th at was my fi ve novels Naked Sleeper, Mitz: great dream when I was young, to Th e Marmoset of Bloomsbury, For be a dancer. Rouenna, Th e Last of Her Kind, and A Feather on the Breath of God, What would be your one advice is currently working on her sixth to Baruch students who aspire to book. be writers? In between teaching, writing Don’t fool yourself into thinking and giving readings, Nunez that the weaknesses in your work found a few minutes to answer are actually the result of choice. some of Th e Ticker’s questions As in: “I wanted the ending to be through an e-mail interview. vague,” or “Th e character is sup- VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER posed to be open to diff erent inter- How and why did you start pretations.” writing? Sigrid Nunez is this semester’s Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence. I started writing when I was in Baruch community will have an elementary school. I don’t recall opportunity to meet with Nunez the exact situation, but I suppose to write while also having to earn a published writer, that’s a great big How do you feel about the Ba- and ask questions about her novels it probably started with a school living in those years before my fi rst change in a writer’s life. After my ruch students so far? and writing during a reading and assignment to write a poem or a book was published. Another ob- fi rst book was published I was able I’m delighted to be working conversation event at the Newman story, and I discovered this was stacle has been the various tempta- to place each of my other books with such a bright, talented group Conference Center, seventh fl oor, something I enjoyed doing. tions of social life. Writing a novel with a publisher well before it was of young writers. In fact, my work- on Tuesday Oct. 23 at 5:45, with is a long labor, and it’s so easy to fi nished. My fi rst book, on the oth- shop students are as good as most reception before hand starting at 5 Would you recommend that let yourself be distracted along the er hand, was not sold until it was of the students I’ve taught in gradu- p.m. aspiring writers develop one? way. completely fi nished. It’s not that I ate writing programs at Columbia Nunez will read from her last Yes, I think it helps to have a started writing any diff erently after and the New School. novel, Th e Last of Her Kind, of routine. Th e most important thing Do people approach you about I was published. But publication which Stewart O’Nan, author of Th e is to write every day, even when your books? made me feel that my goal of being You are teaching the class with Good Wife said, “Th oughtful, soul- you’re feeling dull and uninspired. I’ve received a lot of letters and a professional writer was actually a focus on using things/events ful, and painfully honest, Sigrid You have to think about writing as e-mail messages from readers over within reach. from real life to write stories. Was Nunez brilliantly re-imagines the a job, a job you sit down to seven the years, and I meet readers when this your choice? late sixties and their liberating yet days a week. I give public readings as well. Why did you decide to come and Because so many fi ction writ- scathing idealism. Th e Last of Her teach at Baruch? ers use autobiographical ma- Kind is an intimate, rich, eventful, What are some of the obstacles After your fi rst book was pub- I had the pleasure of being invit- terial, especially in their early perfectly balanced romance of two you have encountered as a writ- lished, did it change you as a ed to be the Fall 2007 Sidney Har- work, I thought it would be mismatched friends and their un- er? writer? man Writer in Residence. interesting to explore this in an sentimental educations.” Th e biggest obstacle was trying Yes. From unpublished writer to undergraduate fi ction workshop. CUNY Compact to fatten tuition bills n CUNY-wide about this comprehensive COM- counselor, Student Aff airs coordi- the COMPACT process from USG’s plans on doing to help those out-of- PACT for the fi rst time, Dr. Corpus nator and academic advisor. standpoint. state students who may have a hard tuition increase in used simpler terms to explain the Along with Dr. Corpus, Anthony “Student space, more resources, time paying the tuition increase, Dr. it as being a “deal between state Hernandez, president of Under- longer offi ce hours don’t translate Corpus was much less defensive. near future legislature, city council, chancel- graduate Student Government, well on a Compact. More offi ce “Out-of-state students would be lery, colleges, faculty, students and has been preparing his COMPACT hours translate into more person- a little more challenging [to help]. BY LIA EUSTACHEWICH donors,” whose funding creates a III goal list, unsure of when CUNY nel or more student resources For out of state students, it’s still OPINION EDITOR “big pool” of money from which all will drop the deadline to have these translate into more projectors for a bargain in terms of what [they CUNY schools will benefi t. lists in for approval. clubs to use,” Hernandez said. “Th e would pay in state],” he said. Planning for the third install- Dr. Corpus described the COM- In a few weeks, Dr. Corpus and COMPACT is really weird, it’s like Hernandez had a more thought- ment of the CUNY COMPACT is PACT as being an answer to the Hernandez must come together one-time money. It translates into out answer. “I want to start hav- well underway at Baruch College lack of CUNY tuition increase over to create one goal list, which may equipment and personnel.” ing conversations with the college and the possibility of a tuition in- the last seven or eight years despite pose a problem given their diff er- Dr. Corpus and Hernandez both about what we could do...to sup- crease looms heavily in students’ the increasing economical costs ent objectives. refused to release their in-progress port the people who may have dif- futures. from year to year. By contrast to Dr. Corpus’s goal COMPACT goal lists to Th e Ticker. fi culties in paying for the tuition Vice President of Student Aff airs “We said, ‘We’re never going to list, which is geared towards stu- Buzz about the tuition increase increase,” he said. “I’m not going Dr. Ben Corpus expected that next reach academic excellence at this dent services such as better Web hit campus two semesters ago in to let 3,000 students walk out of the year’s COMPACT III may call for university if we don’t invest in new technology and more academic ad- 2005 after being approved by the college … that doesn’t make sense a tuition increase of about $100 a dollars. We’re just covering costs visors, Hernandez and other mem- CUNY Board and was met by stu- to me.” year per student. It is currently un- here and we’re not getting any- bers of USG have been planning dents from across CUNY protesting Despite Dr. Corpus’s and Her- known when, and if, this increase where,’” said Dr. Corpus. their COMPACT III goal list with the tuition hike. nadez’s diff ering objectives, the will be implemented. CUNY colleges receive money “student life” as their focal point. Despite these past reactions, Dr. eff ects of next year’s COMPACT III “At the time of COMPACT II, from the COMPACT based on what Hernandez called past COMPACTS Corpus reminds students that the are expected to benefi t students, [New York] legislature didn’t want Dr. Corpus calls a “formula that’s as being “really faculty oriented.” increase of $100 in tuition will al- as proven in the past. Students can the students and the parents to be similar to our overall state budget,” Hernandez admitted that he most be negligible for most. only hope that the two can write a burdened with a tuition increase, which is calculated by the offi ce of has yet to formally meet with Club “Th e 100 extra dollars a year will single list appropriately addressing so they found $40 million to help,” the vice chancellor for budget and Leaders to discuss their take on the be covered by fi nancial aid for 90 student needs. said Dr. Corpus. “Th is coming year fi nance. COMPACT. “It’s not like a formal- percent of students at Baruch,” he “When the discussion of the [for COMPACT III], we don’t know. According to Dr. Corpus, this ized process where we sat down said. “Are you really being impact- tuition increase comes around, We’ve been very fortunate. Part of year’s COMPACT II provided about and spoke with them because we ed by this tuition increase? Do the understand what it’s for,” said Dr. the COMPACT deal was the tuition $3.2 million to Baruch which al- don’t have the time for that. I got math, because as the cost of edu- Corpus. “It’s not just for covering increase but so far there hasn’t lowed the school to hire 50 new the warning for the Compact last cation goes up, your fi nancial aid mandatory costs. It’s really going been one.” faculty members this fall, including week.” increases.” towards more faculty in the class- For those students hearing a new Student Life member, career He went on to better explain When asked about what Baruch rooms, more student services.” PAGE 12 I THE TICKER FEATURES OCTOBER 22, 2007 Al Gore wins Nobel Peace Prize n Former VP recieves high praise for environmental work BY REBECCA FORBES SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Earlier this month, the Norwe- gian Nobel Committee awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize to former Vice President Al Gore and the In- tergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Th e committee’s offi cial state- ment mentioned the winners’ “ef- forts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man- made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change.” Gore, who has long addressed the lack of education on global warming and its eff ects, was praised for his “strong commitment” that has “strengthened the struggle against climate change.” Th e committee also pointed out the IPCC’s work, saying it has gen- erated an “ever-broader informed consensus about the connection UNDP.ORG between human activities and global warming.” Al Gore received the Nobel Peace Prize for raising awareness on global warming. In his offi cial statement, Gore said he was “deeply honored” to they call “human-induced climate change is not new for Gore. He won Prize — about $750,000 — to the an “accurate, clear and compelling receive the prize. He continued to change.” the Academy Award for Best Docu- Alliance for Climate Protection, for manner.” In fact, one of their fi rst say that we face a “true planetary Instead of conducting research mentary Feature in 2006 for “An In- which he is chairman of the board. major steps in this direction was emergency,” one that is not a “po- or studying data, the IPCC uses sci- convenient Truth,” his controversial According to their website, the partnering with SOS-Live Earth litical issue.” entifi c and technical literature that fi lm about the looming problems Alliance’s mission is to persuade all this past summer for the Live Earth Instead, Gore noted this is a has been “peer reviewed and pub- associated with global warming. people of the “importance and ur- event. “moral and spiritual challenge to lished” as a basis for their results. Th e fi lm was adapted from his gency of adopting and implement- Ultimately, the Norwegian No- all of humanity. It is also our great- In addition, one of the IPCC’s book of the same name, which re- ing eff ective and comprehensive bel Committee notes that awarding est opportunity to lift global con- main tasks is providing an “assess- ceived critical acclaim. In addition, solutions for the climate crisis.” Gore and the IPCC with the Peace sciousness to a higher level.” ment of the state of knowledge on earlier this year, book publisher Much like Gore, the Alliance is Prize is part of their goal to help According to their website, the climate change,” which they com- Viking Children’s Book printed an working on a “mass persuasion ex- “contribute to a sharper focus on IPCC examines on a “comprehen- plete at regular intervals. Known as adapted version of Gore’s book spe- ercise” employing “innovative and the processes and decisions that sive, objective, open and transpar- Assessment Reports, the fourth one cifi cally tailored for young readers. far-reaching communication tech- appear to be necessary to protect ent basis” all information pertinent is to be completed this year. Gore has announced that he will niques.” the world’s future climate, and to understanding the risks, options Winning awards for his work donate 100 percent of his portion of Th e Alliance is looking to pro- thereby to reduce the threat to the and possible solutions for what on educating people about climate the proceeds from the Nobel Peace claim their message to all people in security of mankind.” PAGEBusiness 8 I THE TICKER BUSINESS OCTOBER 22, 2007 CAREER Baruch on Wall Street CORNER BY SUSANA GOMEZ n It’s not that far STARR CDC CORRESPONDENT from 24th Street Maybe you have already chosen a major that suits your to Wall Street personality well and that will allow you to launch a career you think you will be happy BY SERGE OMAR OUEDRAOGO with. Or maybe not. When STAFF WRITER considering what will be the sort of job that will fulfi ll you Almost a month ago, the new best, it is important to ac- class of the Baruch College Wall knowledge your principles Street Career Program came togeth- — the ideas that infl uence er to have its fi rst orientation. With you deeply — and your moral enthusiasm and ambition, some of standards. the most passionate fi nance majors Here are some of the most displayed their readiness to tackle relevant work-related values the challenges ahead. that determine if a person will Th e day was marked by two have a satisfying career. short, but inspiring speeches by Creativity. Discovering, de- Patricia Imbimbo, the director of veloping and being imagina- the Starr Career Development Cen- tive. ter, and Heather Krasna, intern- Helping others. Working to ship coordinator. In their own way make a better society. Work- both encouraged the new students ing to improve other people’s to take complete advantage of the lives. program. As they put it: “You get Independence. Working on from the program what you put your own projects, without su- into it.” pervision. Th e new class was then given BARUCH.CUNY.EDU Earnings. Interest in reaching the opportunity to enjoy presenta- WSCP Class of 2007 with their trainers, alumni mentors and corporate representatives at year-end reception. a high economic position and tions from two successful alumni of being able to acquire luxury the program. Th e fi rst presentation items. was by Alex Kreydin on mortgage- Recognition/status. Being re- backed securities and CDOs, which spected by the work one does; made many students think: “Th is being esteemed. would have made my interview for Responsibility. Planning, the program much easier.” managing and supervising Th e second presentation was others. Working toward the delivered by Ariyanto Jahja. He pre- success of one’s projects. sented equity research to the class Economic security. Working with as much fi nesse as Steve Jobs in a fi eld for which the market when Jobs sold the iPhone to the off ers plenty of opportunities. world. Family/leisure time. Follow- Th e orientation session was di- ing a routine; having specifi c rected by Christine Li-Auyeung, times allotted for leisure ac- the Baruch College Wall Street Pro- tivities. gram manager. With great joy she You have probably already welcomed the new class and briefl y identifi ed some values that gave an overview of the program. you consider are the most im- Th en, she lectured on the respon- portant for you. Maybe some sibilities of the participants. One of them are equally meaning- thing she assured the students of is ful and maybe you have others that she would be checking up on that you have discovered on their grades. your own. Th e selectiveness of the Baruch You may have noticed that College Wall Street Career Program BARUCH.CUNY.EDU TICKER STOCK PHOTO some of your most important rendered the excitement of the Ariyanto Jahja with his career mentor. Wall Street is just a hop, skip and jump away from Baruch’s stomping ground. values have changed with admitted class even more. As one time, but what is important is of the most selective fi nance pro- that the decision you make is grams at Baruch, this year, only 28 learning opportunities for the for- specifi c student’s need, the men- matter, one of them stressed, “Only based on something you ex- Baruch juniors were accepted into tunate participants. Th e mission of tors are mostly successful Baruch sometimes, and just to relax.” pect will be constant in your the program out of hundreds of ap- the program is to prepare an elite alumni that work on Wall Street. It is universally known that with life. plicants. group of juniors at Baruch College Th e selected juniors are also pro- great benefi ts come big responsi- Th e Starr Career Develop- Th e application process tests for internship opportunities over vided with many venues to network bilities. One of the responsibilities ment Center will be off ering students’ written and oral skills, the summer. Th e curriculum of the with some of the top executives of of the new class will be to carry a workshop, “How to choose passion for fi nance and eagerness program is made up of workshops the biggest fi nancial corporations, on the reputation of elite that the your own major,” on Oct. 23, to obtain Wall Street front offi ce po- about internship and job applica- like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman former class has established in the from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. sitions. Th e application process is tion materials, such as fi nancial re- Sachs and Merrill Lynch. college. in NVC 2-190. Th is workshop animated by two selection phases. sumes, cover letters and interviews. In order to increase their com- A minimum 3.5 GPA is required requires that you take a voca- Th e fi rst selection phase is based on Technical training is also off ered in petitive edge, the program’s partici- of all the participants to remain tional assessment and regis- fi ve essays and a resume that each fi nancial modeling and trading. pants receive a free subscription to in the program. However, the big- ter in advance at the SCDC. applicant has to submit. Th en, only Th rough the corporate visits and Th e Wall Street Journal and a copy gest challenge of the new class will During the workshop, your the best of the best are retained af- lectures, the students will enjoy the of the Vault Guide to Finance Inter- probably be to surpass the impres- test will be interpreted and ter an unconventional interview opportunities to learn more about view. Both tools are meant to make sive 70 percent internship off er rate you will also get to know more — at least for college students. Th e the industries and corporations the students fi erce competitors for of the last class. about Baruch majors and the interview is composed of fi ve inter- they would like to enter upon grad- jobs and internships as well as fa- Th e program is designed to train best Web sites and books for viewers and fi ve interviewees. uation. Furthermore, inspirational cilitate their transition into Wall the participants to become at least exploring majors, minors and Given how selective the pro- and successful mentors will guide Street work habits. As a friend once as competent and competitive as job opportunities in all fi elds. gram is, one can assume that it the students of the program. put it: “To get it, you have to do it their fellow students from Harvard, And if your career interests provides exceptional training and Chosen according to the before you get it.” It is quite an am- Wharton and MIT. Th e new class, encompass areas that a tradi- biguous quote, but I am sure “you like the previous one, also has the tional major wouldn’t allow can get it.” role of ambassador for Baruch Col- you to explore, you can attend Th e benefi ts of the program go lege. a workshop that will give you beyond the basics of the curricu- Th erefore, thanks to all their information on how to cus- Have an internship lum. For instance, last year’s class opportunities to interact with cor- tom-design a unique major. is renowned for building and de- porations and the internship posi- “Creating your own major,” on veloping a family. Even though this tions they will hold, the students Oct. 25, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 year’s class just entered, we can will sport the excellent education p.m. in NVC 2-190, is designed experience you want notice them bonding slowly but and preparation for professional for students who are interest- surely. However, only time will tell careers off ered at Baruch. Many ed in combining courses from if they have been able to develop corporations have already recog- several departments and/or to share? the same altruism and collective nized that excellence. For instance, across schools into a major networking spirit as their seniors. JP Morgan Chase has chosen Ba- that could include business Collaborative eff orts of the pre- ruch this year to be one of its core and arts/sciences courses. E-mail [email protected] vious class also manifested itself in recruiting colleges. the form of parties. Asked on the Good luck to the new class. OCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 9 Don’t celebrate yet Are you that rare person BY ARI JAHJA quite expensive now as it is trading SENIOR STAFF WRITER at about 25 times forward earnings. Speculators have also been Investors seem to have forgot- pouring into Chinese small capital- who likes commas? ten the global equity sell-off in late ization stocks that do not even have February that was triggered by the earnings yet. 8.8 percent plunge in the Shanghai In addition to valuation, some Composite Index. analysts are cautious about Chi- Th is index, which tracks shares nese companies’ earnings quality. listed on the bigger of China’s two According to Shanghai Wind In- stock markets, has risen since that formation Co., profi ts in Chinese day by 128 percent, or an incredible listed companies grew 74 percent Do you get chills from 117 percent year-to-date. in the fi rst half of this year. But Since the market is largely closed some 38 percent of total net income to foreign investors, it survives the was from companies’ own invest- credit crunch issues that hit the U.S. ments in the rising stock market past participles? Th e government’s eff orts to slow — not from operations. Should the down stock market investments, companies fail to deliver earnings through fi ve interest rate hikes this growth relative to expectations, the year, also seem to be inadequate. stock prices are poised for a major In a negative interest environ- correction. ment, amid high infl ation and low Another issue that investors Chinese bank deposit rates, people should be aware of is fi nancial have shifted to the “continuously transparency. One example is LDK If you answered yes, rising” stock market in pursuit of Solar (LDK), a solar power com- higher returns. Unlike the United pany that is recently being sued by States, the stock market in China is shareholders, as a former controller dominated by individual investors, FREAKINGNEWS.COM accused the company of improper then come copy edit for which accounts for about 70 per- accounting. cent of trading. the government announced a pilot For those who are thinking to Moreover, Merrill Lynch esti- scheme that would allow mainland make profi ts from their Chinese mated that only about 22 percent retail investors to buy shares in stock holdings and those who are The Ticker of Chinese fi nancial assets are in Hong Kong stocks, narrowing the looking for another way to profi t securities, far less than the U.S.’s 52 gap in price to earning valuations from the country’s growth, one percent level. Further investments between China and Hong Kong- should invest in international com- in securities can push the stock traded shares of the same compa- panies that are doing a lot of busi- market even higher — especially in nies, Business Week reported. ness there, particularly in energy, a country that has a 50 percent sav- Following this up-trend, valua- mining, agriculture, infrastructure Join us this Thursday in room ings rate. tion of many American Depositary and consumer sectors. However, the major concern Receipts of these corresponding in investors’ minds is valuation, Chinese companies have also be- Th is is a follow-up to the writer’s 10-155 @ 1 p.m. which bears view as a sign of pos- come out of whack. article “Shanghai rebounds, New sible bubble. Legendary investor Warren Buf- York still gloomy,” which can be Th e Shanghai Composite Index fett had also sold all shares of Chi- found at theticker.org. Light refreshments will be served is currently trading at a price to nese oil conglomerate PetroChina Readers can also visit the writer’s earnings ratio of 60. (PTR) based on valuation. My fa- Global Investment Research Per- Th e prices of Hong Kong-listed vorite blue-chip telecom company, spective blog at arijahja.blogspot. H-shares have also soared since China Mobile (CHL), also looks com. PAGE 10 I THE TICKER BUSINESS OCTOBER 22, 2007 OCTOBERArts 22, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 13 Are we asleep in a world of Awakening?

BY NICOLE LEE SENIOR STAFF WRITER

When you think of a Broadway show, you think fl ashy and expen- sive set designs, bright and vibrant costumes, cheeky smiles, high- pitched voices and over-the-top, melodramatic acting. Th at might be an extreme image of Broadway, and no off ense to Broadway greats, but change is good. Take this image of Broadway and throw it out the window because Spring Awakening is revitalizing the Broadway stage. With its sim- ple set design — there is only one set change at intermission — and crafty lighting, the little engine that could, which began off Broadway in 2006, swept the Tony’s this year. It picked up eight awards, including Best Musical, the most this season by a single show. Based on the 1891 Frank Wede- kind play, Spring Awakening is set in 19th century Germany and fol- lows a group of teenagers suff ering from more than the usual teenage angst. In the thick of the angst are Wendla (Lea Michele) and Mel- chior (Jonathan Groff ), who rstfi experience love and passion, and question the authority of society’s status quo. Th e show’s fi rst scene is of young Wendla asking her mother to describe how a child is conceived. JOHN MARCUS I SPECIAL TO THE TICKER Th ough humorous, it is refl ective An ensemble cast of newcomers sing in Spring Awakening. of a society that is not open about sex. While society today is much refl ecting his internal confusion. and wail in the frustration of deal- standing room tickets. He seemed question that resonates even now: more open about sex than 50 years Th e amazing cast, whose mem- ing with sexual dreams in a sexually not at all pleased with the show and how are teenagers to know what to ago, there are still some people that bers range in age from 15 to 23, repressed society. its sexually explicit content — the do in life if their parents don’t tell treat sex as taboo. Melchior simi- bring both the story, written by Ste- In “Totally Fucked,” by far the fi rst act includes a comical mastur- them? larly challenges the rules of society ven Sater, and the music, composed most exciting and electrifying scene bation scene and later concludes Spring Awakening’s recent Tony as he questions his teacher about by Duncan Sheik, to life, adding in the show, the cast accompanies with an on-stage sex scene. sweep demonstrates the impact reinterpretation of their Latin read- an energy that pervades the entire this song about the “moment you Th ere are indeed very dark on the rest of the Broadway com- ings — and, subsequently, gets show. Th e music is what makes this know, you’re fucked,” with chore- themes and issues in Spring Awak- munity. When many teenagers hail chastised and whipped in class for show like no other. ography that represents Melchior’s ening, including sexual abuse, Spring Awakening for its accurate it and confronts Wendla with their For two hours, the cast belts uprising against society. child abuse, premarital sex, teen portrayal of the teenage experience, right to love each other. out rock anthems, even pulling Th e show is not without its share pregnancy, suicide and abortion. what does it say about society when Th ere is also the goofy Moritz, out hand-held microphones dur- of controversy. In fact, during the Th ough the play was originally a show like this creates such a stir? played by Tony winner for Best ing their numbers. Th e songs they intermission of the show on this written in the 19th century, and In the words of Melchior’s mother, Featured Actor John Gallagher Jr. sing express what the characters night of Sunday, Sept. 30, an elderly banned in Germany at the time all “Are we so afraid of the truth?” Th ough goofy, Moritz is the epito- are thinking and feeling. In “Bitch gentleman gruffl y off ered his or- of the themes are relevant today. me of teenage angst, his crazy hair of Living,” the boys jump around chestra seats to me, thinking I held One character, Th ea, poses a Todd Lynn imparts radio wisdom to WBMB

BY KEN K. TSÉ the meeting. Lynn stressed, “If you cause “ultimately you want your ARTS EDITOR want to be a good radio personal- listeners to bond with you.” ity, talk about the opposite of what As for interviews that are com- At last Wednesday’s staff meet- everyone else is talking about.” plete bombs and cannot be saved, ing, WBMB had former Hot 97’s Another member asked about Lynn said to just admit to the fact. Todd Lynn come in as a guest speak- how to get in tune with their audi- Lynn even encouraged personali- er to give advice on being an on-air ence. Lynn suggested the regular ties to ask interviewees, “Do you re- personality. Todd Lynn was a co-DJ methods — message board, email alize you’re fucking this up for you on the “Miss Jones in the Morning” and calling in to the radio station. and me?” To redeem yourself, Lynn show on Hot 97. When their infa- By always letting the listeners know had a back-up plan to share: “You mous “Tsunami Song,” parody of these things are available, the lis- can always turn it into something “We Are the World,” garnered much teners will help you. “Utilize every- good. Turn that bad interview into controversy and backlash from the thing around you, utilize every re- a good conversation with the audi- Asian community, someone had to source to improve what you do. Ask ence. Ask them what they thought take the fall. Unfortunately, it was everyone what they think.” went wrong.” Todd Lynn. When it came to questions What about the campus, then? Lynn stated during the meet- about interviews, Lynn had two What role should the radio station MYSPACE.COM ing that when the song fi rst aired, golden rules: never ask obvious have in a university? “Are you ad- he had already predicted it would Former Hot 97 on-air personality, now comedian, Todd Lynn. questions and be prepared. Th e dressing things within the college, “cause some shit.” He is now a pro- former follows from his “don’t talk too? Address the student body, fessional stand-up comedian with “Fight for the mike,” Lynn said. the way they do is to elicit respons- about what everyone else is talk- something where the school is in- acts on BET, David Letterman and Lynn described how in a room full es in listeners. ing about” mantra. As for the latter, volved,” Lynn said. Comedy Central. of DJ’s there is always a fi ght for the However, most, if not all, WBMB Lynn had this to say, “Your prepa- To conclude the question and Lynn was quick with wit and mike and the only way to keep order radio shows feature a single DJ. So, ration and your content will be answer session, Virginia Rejas, or quips throughout as he answered is to literally raise your hand if you how would they hold a conversa- your weapon.” By having as much “VA” as she is known on her Tues- questions ranging from how to wanted to speak. “Miss Jones, they tion with themselves? Lynn re- knowledge on the people you are day WBMB show, “Mi Show Tu handle bad interviews to what it hired her to make you feel the way sponded, “What is it you do well? interviewing beforehand, you can Show,” asked the simplest of ques- takes to be a great on-air personal- you feel,” he said of radio personali- Do that. Everything else, work on it. catch them on every level. tions: “How do you use your voice? ity. Never missing an opportunity ties, arousing anger in listeners. If you have fallacies, work on that.” It comes in especially handy How do I express myself?” Lynn to get a laugh, but being honest and Recounting when he was hired, Th e subject then shifted to con- during bad interviews. “Be pre- then gave the simplest response genuine the entire time, Lynn had Lynn said he was told, “You’re fun- tent and character. “Do you want pared to get an asshole,” Lynn said. and perhaps one of the most im- several key pieces of advice to pass ny, but we want to aggravate the to be the guy who makes opinions When you have someone who is in- portant pieces of advice of the en- on to the aspiring radio broadcast- audience.” He emphasized that the or the guy who makes opinions on sulting you and your listeners, Lynn tire evening. “Get comfortable with ers. main reason radio personalities act opinions,” he asked the members at suggested incorporating them, be- who you are.” PAGE 14 I THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 22, 2007 Jump for joy n Jump is light on talk, big on action and slapstick BY KEN K. TSÉ ARTS EDITOR

For those of us who enjoy a martial arts spectacle and can only get our fi ll from Hollywood rendi- tions tainted with special eff ects, Jump may be the play for you. Just imagine sitting through a Jackie Chan comedy live. Having fi rst ap- peared in London and the Fringe Festival, Jump has fi nally arrived in New York City lasting until the New Year. Th e London sensation, Jump, is set in a traditional Korean home where a grandfather, father, moth- er, uncle and daughter constantly challenge each other to martial arts displays. Th en, there is the young suitor and two burglars who only comically complicate the already ridiculous family dynamic. Th e cast features a set of rotat- ing actors, but no matter which set you get for your performance, you are guaranteed a night of masterful combat parody. Enter the suitor for the daugh- ter’s hand who at fi rst appears as a four-eyed scholar. However, when the glasses come off , the stage goes dark and laser lights begin fl ash- ing to indicate his transformation into a fi ghting beast. Th is makes for much farce, keeping the play’s 90- minute run without one minute of dullness. JUMPNEWYORKCITY.COM Adding to the farce and mar- tial arts display was Uncle’s child- Son-in-law takes on a burglar in the traditional Korean home. ish persona featuring the drunken style fi ghting. When the father is you. But if you don’t mind bones Sketches, or “acts” if you want to not fi ghting with either the grand- cracking, heads bashing, and other call them that, are spliced with sets father or the uncle, he’s trying to bits like that, then slapstick is just of pure martial arts and choreogra- fi ght off his wife’s advances. Th e what you need. Slapstick is that phy ranging from high kicks to run- daughter seems the most normal in kind of classic comedy that does ning up sides of walls. When you the family. not go out of style, but just to keep are not laughing, you are clapping. A mostly silent comedy, the things fresh, Jump includes two Jump does not complicate itself play focuses much of its laughs stunts that incorporate members with plot or subtlety. It is one of on slapstick, rather than observa- of the audience. Th e slapstick is the the simpler pleasures, one of those tional sets, and what’s not to love heart of the show — it is an impres- shows you want to just sit back about that? Some may fi nd those sive parody of martial arts. and enjoy after a hard day or week bits to be tired and old, and if you However, that is not to say the — it makes up for the energy you’ve do, maybe Jump is not the show for play does not take itself seriously. lost! Swim is in tepid waters

BY FRANK MARZULLO Another migraine is Alice, Har- Robert Funaro, of Sopranos semi- SENIOR STAFF WRITER ley’s stripper girlfriend who has had stardom. sex with his teen son. She follows Funaro has charisma to burn Th e TADA Th eatre is a welcomed him up from Baltimore for another and creates a very entertaining diversion in the nearby fl ower dis- chance in the requisite zebra skirt, character to keep company with trict, choked with raucous entre- Lycra tights and stilettos. Instead, for two hours. He is hilarious when preneurs hawking wares by day. she falls for Eddie while Harley hits asked to be sheepish and defeated. Evenings of leisurely tranquility at the bottle. He seizes control of the stage with the theatre provide a small oasis of A show-stopping moment a commanding presence when he relief. comes when Alice asks Eddie to portrays a hardcore gangster, which H.G. Brown’s Th e Lady Swims dance to musty oldies on the retro audiences may glimpse in the up- Today is currently setting sail. It’s jukebox. When he protests his left coming fi lm American Gangster. set on the Chesapeake Bay shore, feet, she predictably provides a He is also quite the ladies man. in the bar of the Carney Hook Mo- lap dance. Eddie then leads her in Rob Sheridan as Mal is touching tel. Eddie is immersed in predawn elegant and expert dancing. Joyce, in conveying his violent past. Gor- boating practice runs with Harley, a who needs little excuse for more li- don Silva off ers a wonderful come- cabbie and fast friend. quor, does a slow burn as she is left dic take on George. Jack Rodgerson Th ey are in cahoots to relieve cooling her heels. portrays Harley as a petulant man- the ship Veronica, the titular lady, Th e play’s pace unwisely comes child, annoying yet sympathetic. of her $2 million in mafi a moolah to a virtual dead halt when the guys Kate Udall makes Joyce bearable, as it passes through the bay. Eddie, leave. Joyce wises up when the guys no small feat. Kelli Barnett makes cut out of the original caper, seeks stupidly manifest enough guns to cheap tramp Alice one with a heart sweet revenge. stock a militia. She threatens to of pure gold. Director Stephen Smooth operator Eddie talks rat out the rag-tag crew, unless of Sunderlin has obviously done his shady motel owner Mal and his course some rather lame compen- chemistry homework. bartender George into the job for sation package is worked out. As to Also golden is the set, pains- $300,000 each. whether any shots will actually fi re, takingly constructed using what Wouldn’t you know though, suspense is sorely lacking. appears to be a sequoia’s worth of women soon complicate matters in Th is is a play bereft of any com- wood, with well-worn fl oors and Brown’s by-the-numbers pulp tale. plexity or subtext, a pulp novel walls festooned with mounted Mal’s ambitious newlywed wife Bev propped up on a proscenium stage. swordfi sh. Th e unisex bathroom is hoping old pal Joyce gives the As the houselights dim, so will au- is labeled Buoys/Gulls. Despite place a snazzy write-up. dience brainwave activity. Only the Brown’s writing, my spirits were Joyce is a huge headache, booz- acting can come to its rescue. buoyed as well. ing and coming on to Eddie. Eddie Coincidentally, the cast mem- Th e Lady Swims Today ended its is forced to tell Bev about the heist, bers make sturdy life preservers. run at the TADA Th eatre yesterday, which she sternly opposes. Leading the bailout as Eddie is Sunday, Oct. 21. OCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 15

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BY ROB REALE off the cost of a new one. Very no- SENIOR STAFF WRITER table is the selection of artwork, music and books, which are gener- Th e Baruch neighborhood is ally just average at any other store. home to several thrift shops, rang- (222 East 23rd Street, between 2nd ing from the glamorously expen- and 3rd Aves.) sive to plain old junk. Th eir inven- tory changes so frequently that to Th e Vintage Th rift Store get the good deals, one must attend Th e Vintage Th rift Store is on regularly. par with Housing Works in terms of What’s true for all of these shops quality and selection of merchan- is that the skinnier you are, the more dise. Unfortunately, they are on clothes you will fi nd, and women par with their furniture prices too. always do better than men. Th ey had a vintage orange sleeper chair, a very groovy chair, but it was Housing Works Th rift Shop old and had a very unsightly rip for If you’re in the know, you know $175. Th e Vintage Th rift Store also Housing Works. Housing Works has has an extensive but average selec- seven locations — six in Manhat- tion of house wares and art. (292 tan and one in Brooklyn. Housing Th ird Avenue, between 22nd and Works has great vintage furniture 23rd Streets.) and generally has the best quality clothing. Th e prices on clothing and Goodwill house wares are fair, but furniture is Goodwill has a large selection of always very expensive. I saw a very well-organized clothing, so it can used futon (that was probably $400 be easier to shop for what you are when it was new) being sold for looking for. But the biggest secret $200. A futon is not, and will never is Goodwill’s best kept secret: TAR- be, vintage furniture. GET! Target donates lots of open Anything you see in a Housing box products to Goodwill and the Works window is up for auction at prices are fantastic. housingworksauctions.com. Do I found a great paper shred- not expect to fi nd any bargains der there in perfect condition for a ROB REALE I THE TICKER there! However, you can look at third of the price Target was charg- Can’t fi nd that vintage coat you always wanted? Check out these nifty places. and bid on an item in any window ing. I’ve seen books, paper and in any of their seven locations. (157 holiday decorations, all at amazing East 23rd Street, between Th ird and prices. Th ey have nice items for the Lexington Aves.) home: sheets, comforters, blankets goodies. (220 East 23rd Street, be- case. Th ey usually put some good thing through the window that and the like, as well as assembled tween 2nd and Th ird Aves.) fi nds in the front entrance way. I you want and looks clean. Put on Th e City Opera Th rift Shop furniture, household appliances Th e Th rift Shop once found a $200 fax machine in some hand sanitizer and take your Th e City Opera Th rift Shop is and kids’ toys. Th e Th rift Shop is a small shop perfect working condition for $15! chances. the gold standard of thrift shops. Th e Target deliveries are not with mostly clothing — if you like (402 Th ird Avenue, between 28th Other Salvation Army stores Th eir furniture selection is on aver- an every week occurrence, but if going through racks to fi nd your and 29th Streets.) are cleaner and have an immense age less plentiful than other stores, you have read my article this far, color and size, this place can be amount of clothing, so my thumbs but the quality, condition and style I’ll let you in on the big secret: the fun. Th is particular store has a Salvation Army Th rift Store down on this store is only for this is better than that of even Housing Goodwill store on 25th Street be- large selection of men’s suits. Also, Th e Salvation Army Th rift Store store. Seriously, don’t go. Works. I spotted a very nice Ikea tween 6th and 7th Avenues has at look for some cool collectibles that on 23rd Street is a dump. I advise dresser there for about 25 percent least double the selection of Target might be in the window or the glass only going in there if you see some- Baruch’s tasty new neighbor

BY MARIANE ST. MAURICE someone was specially handpick- COPY EDITOR ing the apples from the fruit stand on 23rd Street. Th e blue awning that recently For students running late for replaced the brown one advertis- class, however, Elman’s off ers pas- ing Chinese food had caught my tries, muffi ns and desserts, as well eye and intrigued me for a while, as fruits and smoothies. Th ose are so I deemed it time to satisfy my ready to be served and, thus, more curiosity by exploring Elman’s time-effi cient. Th e pie servings can Café. Relatively new to the Ba- be disappointing, especially since ruch College neighborhood, it is it is actually quite good (the apple a small, comradely café around pie is delicious). the corner from school that off ers At lunchtime, Elman’s off ers breakfast, lunch, dinner and week- salads, sandwiches and paninis, end brunch. as well as food from the “Hot Sta- Th e interior is surprisingly spa- tion.” Th e latter serves the likes of cious and quite inviting. A dozen salmon, meat loaf, steak and vege- small tables are set up along the tables, out of which customers can tall, open windows, welcoming El- make platters — any combination man’s variety of hungry customers of the day’s entrees — for only $6. to sit down, sip some coff ee and Another wallet-friendly deal for us have a bite to eat. Business people college students is a half-pound and students alike gather at the cheeseburger with toppings and friendly eatery, contributing to its French fries for only $5. relaxed atmosphere. With its aff ordable meal op- Th e entire place is extremely tions, Elman’s Café is a good clean. So clean, in fact, that in the place to eat when you have time morning, Elman’s ‘’Hot Station’’ to sit down, wait for your food looks empty and unprepared to and then eat it. Open until 9 p.m. take orders — even the sign that VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER every weekday, it also serves hot reads ‘’Breakfast-Breakfast-Break- Find Elman’s Café on the corner of 3rd Avenue and E. 25th Street. entrees for dinner, which can be fast’’ is not enough to compensate convenient when you fi nd yourself for the cleared counters and emp- staying at school late studying for ty food trays, which may leave you midterms. However, if you are in a wandering for some time in search suming, the search for the break- dents, who receive 10 percent off brown sugar and cinnamon, ap- rush, grab a pastry and run. Better of a hot breakfast — served until 11 fast menu is rewarding in that if the already reasonable prices, parently takes quite a while to pre- yet, pick an apple on your way over a.m. every weekday and 2 p.m. on off ers many options such as eggs, has its downside: time. Oatmeal, pare. By the time my oatmeal was and give it to the cook when you weekends. pancakes and French toast. Th e which comes with a choice of two brought out of the hectic-sounding order your oatmeal. Maybe that’ll Th ough somewhat time con- wide array of food off ered to stu- toppings such as apples, raisins, kitchen, I had begun to think that speed up the process. OCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER LEISURE I PAGE 17 Tastes at Meli Melo revisited and reawakened tery, fl avorful, tender and just a bit Meli Melo crunchy. Th ey are served with gour- met olive oil, which adds richness 110 Madison Ave. in fl avor. Another great appetizer (between 29th and 30th Sts.) is the endive salad with walnuts, New York, NY 10016 house vinaigrette and Parmesan cheese ($8.50). Each of the ingredi- (212) 686-5551 ents tastes very fresh. Additionally, Subway: 6 to 28th Street the endive soaks up the vinaigrette fl avor nicely, making the two great complements to each other. BY OLEXA CAPILI In entrees, there are many ad- SENIOR STAFF WRITER ditions to the menu compared with last year with much more va- At the start of last year, as read- riety. A good choice is the roasted ers might recall, I visited Meli Melo, duck served with barley risotto a charming little French restaurant and mango ginger sauce ($25). Th e just steps away from Baruch on duck is tender and the accompa- 29th Street and Madison Avenue. I nying sauce is sweet, with a hint of decided to re-visit this old favorite star anise fl avor. Th e cubed sweet to see what new, innovative addi- potatoes served on the side are also tions are on the menu and to see delicious and their sweetness are a how business is going. I was more good match for the dish. Th e fi sh- than pleasantly surprised, as my erman’s stew with shrimp, cod and recent visit was even better than assorted seafood in bouillabaisse the last. In a cutthroat city like New broth ($25) clearly stands out on York, where restaurants come and the menu. go, the fact that Meli Melo has been Desserts, which are all priced at around for 12 years is a remarkable PHOTOGRAPHS FROM MELIMELORESTAURANT.COM $8.50, are just as impeccable and feat of Chef Bernard Ros. Like a fi ne exciting as on my last visit. Th e ap- wine, it seems that Meli Melo just Meli Melo gives Baruch students a small taste of Paris. ple tarte with its thin crust and va- keeps getting better with age. nilla ice cream is one heavenly op- I visited on a Friday night and tion. Th e inside of the tarte features the restaurant was packed. Every dried apples, which is sweetened by other table was adorned with large, dark caramel and chocolate sauce gorgeous fall fl ower arrangements. that coats the bottom of the dish. Upon being seated, each table is Please be sure to visit Meli Melo given a complimentary basket of for a fi ne dining experience. With bread — a mix of raisin and Ital- its proximity to Baruch, impecca- ian bread — and the variety was a ble food and reasonable prices, you step up from last time. Th e menu can’t go wrong. changes every summer and winter, and there are three or four daily Out of 5 stars: specials, so diners have a good ex- cuse to come in more frequently in Food: ´´´´ order to try new dishes. Service: ´´´´ Make sure to try the escargots Atmosphere: ´´´´ in baby bliss potatoes ($9.50) as an Price: $$$ (30-50) appetizer. Th e escargots are but-

Correction: Write about all those relaxing times when you’re not busy writing. In last week’s issue, Les Halles’ review used an E-mail [email protected] incorrect photo. We’re sorry. PAGE 18 I THE TICKER LEISURE OCTOBER 22, 2007

CalendarCOMPILED BY ELYSSA MALDONADO of Events LEISURE EDITOR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 22 23 24 25 26 Yearbook Pictures Book Drive Promoting “Marketing in Motorcycle Show Dance Practice Offi ce of Student Life Sigma Alpha Delta the Biz” SOUL Music & Performing Arts Guild Room 2-110 NVC Second Floor Lobby NVC NY Music Industry Associaton E 25th St. Bt. Lex & 3rd Room 2-125 NVC 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Second Floor Lobby NVC 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Book Drive Membership Drive Drink Pink Breast Cancer General Meeting Sigma Alpha Delta NABA Club Information Awareness Sigma Alpha Delta Second Floor Lobby NVC Second Floor Lobby NVC Chabad Baruch Health Center & Student Room 4-125 NVC 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Second Floor Lobby NVC Development & Enrollment 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Management Golden Key Campus Aware- Club Promotion Second Floor Lobby NVC Informational Meeting ness Volunteer Inspirational Partners Golden Key Campus Aware- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lambda Sigma Upsilon Golden Key International Second Floor Lobby NVC ness . Room 3-210 NVC Honour Society 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Golden Key International Presentation by Pepsi Cola 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Second Floor Lobby NVC Honour Society Graduate Beta Alpha Psi 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. President and Dean Recep- Second Floor Lobby NVC Room 3-160 NVC General Meeting tion 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. 12:40 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Toastmasters International 1001 by: Jason Grote Sigma Alpha Delta Room 4-220 NVC Tix: $10 Room 2-125 NVC Orpheus Orchestra Concert Face the Fear with Dr. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nagelberg Theatre 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Management Department Samuel Johnson For more info: www.1001nyc. Room 1-107 NVC AIESEC Meet the Firms com Chinese Learning Program 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Room 3-107 NVC NABA United Chinese Language 12:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Room 14-220 NVC Association Documentary Movie Screen- 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Room 9-175 NVC ing Marketing in the Music Biz 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. PorColombia Networking Seminar Elite Epsilon Chapter An- Room 3-210 NVC NY Music Industry Association niversary Louis Stokes Alliance for 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Room 3-215 NVC Zeta Phi Beta Minority Participation Op- 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Room 3-215 NVC portunity Information Women & Depression 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Provost Offi ce Zeta Phi Beta Copy Editing Workshop Second Floor Lobby NVC Room 2-125 NVC The Ticker 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Room 10-155 NVC Submit 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Coff eehouse Social #2 your event Intervarsity Christian Fellowship 3000 Words Room 1-107 NVC AISEC 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Room 3-215 NVC listings to 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. INROADS Presentation & ticker.leisure@ Recruitment Event Freak Fest (Halloween INROADS Student Association Party) Room 3-160 NVC Gay Lesbian And Straight gmail.com. 12:40 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Society Room 1-107 NVC Is the Field For You? 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Executives On Campus, Finance & Economics Society The Film: El Traje/The Suit Room 14-235 NVC BPAC 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. BPAC Lobby 12:40 p.m. The Friedman Hour Jewish Student Alliance Performance by Carla Cook Room 3-240 NVC Engelman Hall 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 1 p.m. EID Event Muslim Student Association Room 1-107 NVC 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

March of the Meanies BY MICHAEL KLAMBATSEN

To check your Sudoku and Crossword answers, visit theticker.org. OCTOBER 22, 2007 THE TICKER SPORTS I PAGE 19 Stands near empty Oktoberfest for volleyball win BY FRANCESCO DIBARTOLO both teams to maintain a lead, ulti- BY CARLOS RUIZ diculous as they tried to get the ball CONTRIBUTING WRITER mately leading to an extra-inning, a CONTRIBUTING WRITER across the net, the Bearcats were fi ve-hour and 14-minute aff air. Ad- not exactly at the top of their game. Th e Cleveland Indians, Boston vantage to Red Sox, right? Wrong. Th e fi rst things that come to Th e fact is that this is a really Red Sox, Colorado Rockies and Th e Indians’ bullpen was able to the mind of people when they are young team with a new coach. Arizona Diamondbacks have one silence the bats of the Red Sox, and asked about Baruch College are: Th ere is no chemistry between the thing in common: at this time two with that, the off ense came around business school, intense academ- players and there are still a lot of is- weeks ago, they were each just four to score seven runs in the 11th in- ics, diversity and New York City. It sues to be worked on. wins away from reaching the World ning, putting an end to Game Two. would be rare to hear, “Oh yes, they When asked if there is a strategy Series. With the series at this point mov- are really good in sports.” We all to improve and bring home the CU- Not surprisingly, much of Amer- ing to Jacobs Field in Cleveland, for know this fact, and honestly, most NYAC title, Coach Allison Gunther ica’s attention has been drawn to the fi rst time the Indians could say of us don’t really care that it is true. said, “Th ere is not much that can be the outstanding American League that they held a home-fi eld advan- Th is is clearly shown by the lack of done, this is a really young team.” match-up between the Cleveland tage. Th is certainly seemed to be involvement and participation of Th is gives us the idea that there is Indians and Boston Red Sox, with the case in Game Th ree, with the Baruch students in the more than not much hope for the Volleyball the National League Championship Indians edging out a big win over ten athletics teams. team to bring home the CUNYAC Series taking a grand backseat. the Red Sox, as well as putting some Why do you think Baruch stu- title this season. To illustrate this lack of inter- pressure on them. dents don’t even go to home games? Th at night, the Lady Bearcats est, the Arizona Diamondbacks still Before dubbing the Red Sox as Let’s take a look at the typical life of also played a non-conference had 8,000 vacant seats for the fi rst dead, though, we all know that they a Baruch student. match against Mount Saint Vincent. two games of the NLCS, just two were able to dig themselves out of a Most go to class, go to work and Th is game was somehow more en- days prior to Game One. deeper hole three years ago. go home. Our school is constantly tertaining. Certainly, Major League Base- Almost forcibly, it is time to trying to get students to be more ac- Despite the amateur mistakes ball brass should be elated to at take a fl eeting look at the way the tive and to have more school spirit. commited by both teams, the least have the hottest team in base- National League Championship But the reality is that students are Bearcats didn’t have much trouble ball, the Rockies, participate in this Series is panning out. Almost com- not the only ones to blame for the winning this match in straight sets. postseason match-up and make ing as no surprise, the Colorado lack of school spirit. Th e Bearcats recorded a 30-28, 30- the National League look some- Rockies won the fi rst four games For those of you who took some 14, 30-20 victory against Saint Vin- what credible. of this best-of-seven series, secur- time off your busy schedule to at- cent. As for the ALCS, while it is dif- ing themselves a spot in the World tend both of the Women’s Volley- Some of the fans referred to the fi cult not watching the Yankees Series for the fi rst time in franchise ball matches on Tuesday, Oct. 16, game as being funny. On one occa- square off with the Red Sox, the In- history. I congratulate you. I do not mean sion, a Bearcat fan shouted “Hit her dians are doing their part in letting A team who was only a mere this because you are actually at- again in the face.” Th e fan was refer- baseball fans know why the classic ESPN.COM four games over .500 on Saturday, tending a home game and showing ring to a silly mistake done by Saint Yankees-Red Sox series is not tak- Playoff s heat up as the month ends. Sept. 15 has won the last 20 of their school spirit. I say this because you Vincent, in which a Bearcat spike ing place this October. 21 games, sweeping the Diamond- sat there and watched the ridicu- hit her in the face. Th e crowd was Th e Red Sox, entering their fi rst and Beckett live up to his name, it backs and becoming the quintes- lous game. fi nding more amusement in the ALCS since their magical run in was perhaps as equally fulfi lling for sential underdog team that has Th e Women’s Volleyball team mistakes than the actual plays. 2004, picked up where they left off the team to overcome the ace of the risen above and beyond all expec- played two opponents: City Tech In the empty ACR arena, one felt in the division series. With another Indians, C.C. Sabathia. tations. Th e Rockies will have their and Mount Saint Vincent. It is hard like there were more players than dominant postseason performance Th e Indians may have been run of absolutely fantastic baseball to say which game was more boring fans. Cathy Lu, senior, expressed on the part of Josh Beckett, coupled down 0-1 to the Red Sox, but this put in jeopardy when having to and lifeless. her disappointment in the quality with the team’s dynamic off ense, loss did not appear to really get to face one of the well-built American For those of you who weren’t of the game. She stated, “Th is game the Red Sox bludgeoned the Indi- them, as they showed up off ense- League teams in the World Series. there, try to picture this: a proud is pissing me off . It’s so silly.” ans in a 10-3 victory. As encourag- wise in Game Two. Th roughout the Can they pull it off ? Bearcat fan who is rushing out of Lu then started working on her ing as it was to see the Red Sox ace, game, it was a constant struggle for Absolutely. class to go see his/her team fi nds agenda for next week and com- the ACR arena with no more than pletely stopped paying attention to 30 people and two teams playing the game after just a few minutes. “hot potato.” Th is was the reaction Th e issue of no fans versus a of a lot of fellow Baruchians when not so entertaining game is deeper they went to see these games. than this. Th e only sport that fi lls Th e fi rst match against City Tech the ACR arena so far is basketball. New hockey season, was a complete joke. Th e Bearcats At the same time, the promotion swept City Tech (30-12, 30-8, 30-9) for those games is huge. Can there to improve their conference stand- be a correlation between the num- ing to 6-2. City Tech looked like a ber of fans attending and a player’s junior high school learning to play performance? new sets of teeth volleyball, while Baruch looked like For this game’s sake, lets hope a more skillful high school team. there is one. With that said, let’s try Th e score can do all the talking to attend more games and cheer BY MARIANE ST. MAURICE their future hall-of-fame goalten- attempt at clinching back-to-back about the diff erence in skills. Nev- your fellow Baruchians. COPY EDITOR der Martin Brodeur, the team lost cups, which hasn’t been achieved ertheless, do not be too impressed Perhaps your cheers would be a center Scott Gomez and defensive in over a decade. by the supremacy of the Bearcats. help, and God knows they need it. Th e rapidly decreasing temper- stalwart Brian Rafalski, render- Th e Detroit Red Wings also have Even though City Tech looked ri- atures can only mean one thing — ing its future uncertain. All three a shot, having signed Brian Rafal- it’s time for another hockey sea- teams, however, are playing in the ski with Dominik “Th e Dominator” son. much-improved Atlantic Division, Hasek protecting the goal. Th e National Hockey League which should keep things inter- Th e Colorado Avalanche might kicked off its ’07 - ’08 season on esting. make it far, if Ryan Smyth and Scott Wednesday, Sept. 29, with two Hannan are enough to compensate games in England, and since for the team’s shaky goaltending then has given teams the tandem led by Peter Budaj opportunity to show- and backed up by $6 mil- case returning and fresh lion man José Th éodore. talent, as well as experi- Th is season also marks ment with new line-ups. the beginning of many rook- In the tri-state area, fans ies’ careers, and one that are fortunate to have three deserves special attention is teams to choose from. Th e Jonathan Toews. reputed New York Rang- Th e 19-year-old Chicago ers have a good-looking Blackhawks center is a clear season ahead of them, frontrunner for the Calder having just signed two of trophy, awarded to the the biggest names on the rookie of the year, which he free-agent market. proved when he scored with With a seven-year, his fi rst shot, in his fi rst NHL $51.5 million contract for game. Scott Gomez and a fi ve- Toews will face compe- year, $35.25 million con- tition for the Calder trophy, tract for former Sabres player however, from players like Chris Drury, Rangers fans can Nicklas Backstrom (Wash- aff ord to be optimistic. ington Capitals) and goalie Th e other New York team, the B u t only one Carey Price of the Montreal Islanders, wasn’t as lucky in the team will win the Stanley Cup, Canadiens, who won in his fi rst free-agent market as they lost Ryan and provided that the new players game against Pittsburgh, and has Smyth to Colorado. have good chemistry, the best bet been labeled “goalie of the future” Another of their good players, from the division is the Rangers, led for the organization. Jason Blake, now plays for the To- by net-minder Henrik Lundqvist. As the mercury continues to ronto Maple Leafs, leaving the Is- Other contenders for the Cup drop, the heat of the NHL season landers with a fi rst line comprised include the defending champs, the will only get hotter as fans across of Ruslan Fedotenko, Captain Bill Anaheim Ducks. the United States and Canada sup- Guerin and Mike Comrie, all three Th ough the team lost Dustin port teams from all six divisions of whom were signed on the free- Penner to the Edmonton Oilers, in their battle for one thing — the VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER agent market this summer. Todd Bertuzzi put on a Ducks jersey Stanley Cup. Th ough the Devils still have this year and will help in the team’s Women’s volleyball squeezes out a sloppy win. PAGE 20 I THE TICKER SPORTS OCTOBER 22, 2007

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VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER From left, President Kathleen Waldron, Dr. William Eng, Irina Shinderman Zaretsky, Helen Belden, Aziza E. Mashariki, Peter Lewison, Scott Losche and John Steuer.

BY ROSELINY D. GENAO administrator and former coach pion and now a Hall of Famer. John Steuer, the Baruch Athlete commitment, and responsibility,” SENIOR STAFF WRITER of Men’s Soccer, Women’s Cross Even with the lack of today’s of the Year in 1977 and the fi rst bas- added Mashariki. Country and Women’s Tennis; Pe- facilities, these former athletes ketball player to score 1000 points, For those inducted it was an During a night fi lled with cele- ter Lewison, Baruch fencer and brought passion and gave their all. set the standard for future mem- honor to be recognized for their ef- bration and punctuated by the ele- Olympic fencer; Scott Losche from Scott Losche, one of the few base- bers of the basketball team. forts and for all the others present, it gance of the New York City skyline, baseball; Aziza Mashariki from ball players ever to be named an “[Being the fi rst to score 1000 was an honor to be in the presence the athletics department welcomed cheerleading; Irina Shinderman all-star as a position player and as points] was a great individual of such accomplished individuals back some of its most distinguished Zaretsky from Women’s Tennis and a pitcher, commented that even moment but only made possible with stellar track records. alumni at its second annual Hall of John Steuer from Men’s Basketball. without the facilities, the success of through great teammates.” Steuer Dr. William Eng, director of ath- Fame Induction Dinner on Friday, Th e Hall of Fame Induction Din- the baseball team boiled down to laid the groundwork for excellence letics and honored inductee, said, Oct. 12. ner brought the best of the past and the group of players. in basketball and was honored that “I think that having a yearly Hall As part of its ongoing com- present together. Student-athletes “When I played, we had a qual- evening as a result. of Fame Dinner gives Baruch the mitment to recognize excellence and coaches from all teams were ity group of players and when I Of all the stars present that great opportunity to show how up- among its athletes and staff , the present to share this momentous coached, we had a quality group night, one shined the brightest and graded the facilities are, how the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony occasion for those being inducted, of players. With those type of guys, proved that the Bearcats’ claws programs have changed, and how inducted seven new members and who paved the way for Baruch ath- you can do anything,” he said. are far-reaching. Peter Lewison, the student-athletes themselves kicked off the 2007 Alumni Reunion letics today. Losche even shared an anec- two-time CUNY Foil Champion have changed . . . becoming better Weekend. Six of the seven honorable mem- dote of what was surely one of the and Baruch MVP, placed Baruch athletes and better students as a Seven new members represent- bers were back at a Baruch they highlights of his time as a coach at at the forefront of fencing during result.” ing various teams and coaching had never seen before. Th e Vertical Baruch - his team’s victory against his years. His prestige in fencing at He predicts that diff erent things staff at Baruch were inducted into Campus Building, with its state-of- William Paterson of New Jersey in Baruch extended to two Olympic will be added to the annual cer- the Hall of Fame, adding to the nine the-art athletic facilities, did not ex- 2001. Th en the defending champi- appearances, one in Los Angeles in emony in the coming years but that that were inducted last year. ist during their time at Baruch. ons in Division 3 Baseball, William 1984 and again in Seoul in 1988. its mission will remain the same — Th is year’s class included Helen “Imagine what we could have Paterson fell short to the might of What they learned as athletes at to recognize and value those who Belden, former athletic administra- done with a place like this,” re- the Bearcats, who proved to them- Baruch has permeated their careers brought relentless dedication and tor and former coach of archery; marked Aziza E. Mashariki, four- selves and to others that what you and lives. “[As an athlete,] you re- prestige to Baruch College Athlet- Dr. William Eng, current athletic time CUNYAC cheerleading cham- bring on the fi eld is what counts. ally grow, you learn perseverance, ics. Women’s tennis team looks ready for playoffs MARIANE ST. MAURICE Baruch won against both teams only started competing this year, the court as well. “Th ey go togeth- be improved, and that though the COPY EDITOR with an impressive score of 9-0, and likes the feeling of contribu- er, stick together. Th ey come in to team is doing very well consid- winning its three doubles matches tion that comes from winning her practice, two by two,” Giuglescu ering they do not practice year- For the third year running, the and six singles matches. matches. explains of the girls’ ever-present round, like some private school Women’s Tennis team is well on Th e Bearcats’ winning streak, Th e standing with which they team spirit. “Th ey have a soul, that teams, the team needs to stay fo- its way to making the CUNYAC to which only the closing of the enter the playoff s makes Head team.” cused and not give up. championship fi nals. regular season could put an end, Coach Florin Giuglescu extremely Th ough they are in second Giuglescu puts it very simply: Th e team’s victories against the brought the team’s record to 7-1 happy, though he never doubted place and ready to face the upcom- the girls just need to keep play- Medgar Evers Cougars and the in the CUNY conference, and to the players’ potential and ability. ing battles together, the Bearcats ing tennis, and “not just quit.” All City Tech Yellow Jackets on Mon- 8-3 overall. Th eir only loss was to “It is not easy,” he said. “But if I cannot stop working now. Accord- members of the team have high day, Oct. 8 not only prolonged its the Hunter College Hawks, who didn’t believe in them, I would not ing to their coach, skills have to be GPAs and make a lot of sacrifi ces winning streak to six consecu- fi nished the season in fi rst place. be here.” continuously improved. for the sport, which he says makes tive games, but it also placed the Needless to say, the Hawks are the Th e team welcomed many new Add to that physical training, them ready for life. On the court, Bearcats in second place of the team to beat in the fi nals. players this year, all with great tal- which involves a lot of running, he says, “It comes down to charac- conference. “I think we’ll make it to the ent and valuable contributions to and the players obtain psycho- ter, to who you are.” Th e battles against the Cougars fi nals, but with Hunter it could the team. logical confi dence that gives them Th e athletes of this tennis team and the Yellow Jackets took place really go either way,” said Sally According to the players and to the ability to get on the court and are all champions — surely they on the same day, and both ended Ai. Th ough she has been on the Giuglescu, this year’s team is not show what they can really do. can prove it on the court, and be in the same fashion — sweeps. team since her freshman year, Ai only strong on the court, but off Ai agrees that much can still this year’s CUNYAC champions.