Medical Ethics Controversy Sizzles

, Priest bikes across country (p. 3)

Medical Ethics debate continues (p. 6-7)

Selected Hilarity returns Volume 69, Issue 2 The student voice of the University of Scranton September 19, 1996 to campus (p. 8) Medical ethics controversy sizzles

By KATHRYN JANOFSKY tives to the Church's position on abortion ignoring its own self destruction of its was made by alumnus, benefactor, and Aquinas News Editor and other issues but does not advocate academic integrity." member of the PHL, James Clauss. He and MICHAEL GALA any particular view. In addition, According to the University, the first met with Panuska _to discuss the school's Aquinas Correspondent University Medical Ethics professors rou official contact on this particular issue ethical . stance and ultimately asked for tinely emphasize Church doctrine in their Panuska's resignation. A controversy raging in the local com courses. However, PHL denies that Clauss munity centers around medical ethics The University's formal association acted on behalf of the organization when courses taught at the University and, in with the PHL began with a 1992 request making these requests, and holds that particular, concerns a text co-authored by from the Rev. J.A. Panuska, S.J. He asked Clauss met with Panuska ofhis own voli Harold Baillie, professor of philosophy. to meet with the organization to discuss tion. All professors who teach Medical what he perceived to be a recent shift of In an official correspondence, PHL Ethics use Health Care Ethics, a book that student opinion towards the pro-abortion president Helen Gohsler asserts, "autho critics charge does not uphold the stance. rized communication ... began on April Catholic doctrines on abortion. euthanasia For as many as three years, professors II, 1996, when I, as President of the orga and voluntary suicide. wiihin the philosophy department have nization, sent a letter to Fr. Panuska The local chapter of Pennsylvanians questioned the morals offered in the text. expressing the concern of the Board of for Human- Life has alleged that the The Rev. J. Patrick Mohr, S.J. has been Directors about Health Care Ethics." University is not living up to its mission the primary opponent of the text. Panuska replied in writing to PHL, statement by supporting a liberal, pro After receiving no satisfaction within explaining the University's position on abortion ideal. the University mechanism for change, the academic matter. The University pres "Since the University of Scranton Mohr took the issue outside of the ident complemented that correspondence claims to be a Catholic University and Univer-sity to the PHL, of which he is a by simultaneously circulating a letter to that it 'stands firmly in the Catholic tradi board member. the University community on April 29, tion and communicates this tradition in a Mohr, speaking for the PHL, said, 1996, in which Panuska provided a sum systematic way (Statement of Mission),' "Academic integrity requires an educa mary of the exchange to that point. it is relevant to note that in teaching the tional institution to govern itself in such a "The University must be responsive to text Health Care Ethics, the University way that it ensure that the truth will be the concerns of its regional community, contradicts its own mission statement," taught. By ignoring the issue of its teach Aquinas Photo/CHRISTINA ANTIOCO and we clearly have been throughout this alleged a July mailing from the PHL. ing that the human right to life is not invi The Bookstore continues to display See Ethics, page 5 The book, in fact, does present ~lterna- olable, the University is paradoxically Baillie's book despite controversy. University clarifies illegal drug policy

By DEIRDRE DANA possession of marijuara is now year disciplinary probation peri the sanctions will make students is "antithetical to the Jesuit edu Aquinas News Editor treated the same as use and pos od. think twice about using marijua cation," Rombalski said. session of all other illegal drugs. Since the use and possession na," Rombalski said. Residence Life staff mem Any dou})ts anyone may have On his or her first offense, "the of other illegal drugs, such as Although more severe this bers, along with other University had about the University's stance student shall be suspended or cocaine resulted in suspension or year than in previous years, officials, will be among those on illegal drug use have been expelled from the University expulsion, the disciplinary Rombalski and Morton both who will directly deal with the eliminated. This year the office unless there are extenuating cir actions for marijuana use might made it clear that these sanctions new policy. "I think this year's of Students~ Aff~i!'~ _in_ conj!Jf!C_ cumstances," according to poli have_led stmlents to. believe Jh~J . are in_ _th~ best interest of the stu- _ policy is better than last year's tion with the Counseling Center cy. it was a less serious drug dents. "Our desire is to help stu because marijuana is a con and the offict: of Residence Life . In prevjous years, the mari offense, according to Patrick dents," Morton explained, which trolled substance and deserves to worked to make the University's juana policy was vague and con Rombalski, director of is why counseling and interven be treated as such," said Matt policy on illegal drug use more fusing to students because it Residence Life. tions are provided for students Marshall, a senior from Hawaii. specific. . dealt with marijuana differently Lawrence Morton, assistant charged with drug offenses. For the first time this year, the Every year Student Affairs and less severely than other con to the vice president of Student Rombalski ex pressed concern sanctions for marijuana as stated issues a pamphlet, "Response to trolled substances. For one thing, Affairs, explained what this for the way such drug offenses in the University Handbook are Alcohol and 111egal Drugs Policy "use, possession or provision of year's policy attempted to do. affect not only the student consistent with the "Response to Violation," to make students marijuana or paraphernalia used "We've tried . to separate the involved, but also roommates Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy aware of University policies. in smoking marijuana" all result offenses that were lumped into and friends. Such activity dis Violations." Students may This year, the policy on mari ed in .the same sanctions which one category," Morton said. rupts the academic community expect to receive the pamphlet in juana use is more clear. Use and included a $250 fine and a one "Hopefully, the seriousness of that students come here for and the next few weeks.

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Campus school hires ~q-utna1) Knight as ·director Editorial/Managerial Staff Dom Scarcella By JOHN ELLIS ence, and physical education. It do field work to observe classes EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Assistant News Editor is accredited by the as the Campus School. Pennsylvania Department of The University purchased the Matthew Sullivan Mark V. Knight has been Education, which reviews the Campus School (formerly MANAGING EDITOR named the new director of the school's license annually. known as the Montessori University Campus School. He The Campus School has Elementary School) in 1994. A replaces Mary Snyder, who left advantages other than its relatively new asset to the Kathleen Snyder the University for a position on unorthodox BUSINESS MANAGER the faculty of the University of educational NEWS EDITORS Deirdre Dana Missouri. style. Kathryn Janofsky Knight, the new director, It offers Asst. News Eds. Marianne DiStefano holds a doctorate in educational flexible sched John Ellis policy from Arizona State uling for par FORUM EDITOR Colleen Flanagan University. ents, providing Asst. Forum Ed. Catherine DePasquale He has been an award-win activities both Cartoonists Brooke Jensen ning teacher in the Phoenix, early in the Bradley Rettew Ariz. public school system and morning and ROYALLIFE EDITORS Jean Cody has had experience as both late in the Lisa Beaumont teacher and an administrator. afternoon. Asst. Royallife Ed. Kate Groark In the words of James L o c a 1 Classifieds Manager Cathy Ciarletta Pallante, Dean of the College of school districts Syndicate Cartoonist John Dancel Health, Education, and Human also provide SPORTS EDITOR Jaime Tirado Resources, the Campus School free bus trans Asst. Sports Ed. Robert Shaw is both "a pre-school and an ele portation to PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Joan Marie Sugrue mentary school." those students Asst. Photography Eds. Christina Antioco "Its special roots emanate who require it. Catherine Siler from Montessori education, the Its close fundamental principles being ties to the COPY EDITORS Michele Marx Lori Petroziello that students should learn indi University vidually and at their own rate to benefit both ONLINE EDITOR Matthew Curley a larger extent than is normally institutions. available in other school envi According ADVERTISING MANAGER Meredith Nealis ronments," Pallante said. to Pallante, the nas Asst. Advertising Mgrs. Scott Given Mark Knight is the new director of the Campus Barbara King School According to Knight, the Campus School. William Schafer Campus School currently has has the advan 135 enrolled students, ranging in tage of being able to call upon University, Pallante emphasizes CIRCULATION MANAGERS Dave Haggerty_ Lauren LaFreniere age from three to 14 years. University professors to come to that the school is a developing The staff includes eight full the school and teach lessons that resource. OFFICE MANAGER Brian Fusillo time teachers, as well as one fall within their area of exper According to Pallante, part-time teacher and six teach tise, an advantage upon which he "Those bonds are going to grow Dr. Carol Wallace ing assistants. plans to capitalize. stronger and stronger as we find FACULTY ADVISOR The school's curriculum The University's education new ways to use it; it's what I includes reading, english, histo department, on the other hand, perceive to be a very valuable © 1996, University of Scranton. ry, geography, mathematics, sci- can send students who need to resource." Graphics© 1995 by IMSI, San Rafael, CA. Used by permission.

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By MARIANNE DISTEFANO light; it only weighed about 20 pounds. Normally in the evening, he would cook closed roads or bridges, cold, rainy weath Assistant News Editor Included among his camping equipment his dinner (macaroni and cheese), set up er, badly paved roads, and some not-so was a stove which ran on unleaded gaso his tent, plan his next day, and go to sleep. nice people. When you think about traveling across line. Every day Gensler would stop and The first part of the trip, from Los He had a total of eight flat tires and the _country, do long plane rides and ~ay get sixcents worth of gas in order to cook Angeles to central Utah, was mostly a bar needed many new parts on his bicycle. On long car rides come to mind? Most of us his food for the day. ren, waterless desert. From central Utah to the other hand he meet many nice, friend would think abng these lines. But that's Gensler would start his day at sunrise, central Colorado, Gensler encountered ly people who helped him when he had not the way Harry Gensler, S.J., profes bike problems. Seeing many sor of philosophy, sees it. He would beautiful parts of the country rather bike it. was another benefit. Gensler, one of the University's Gensler commented that new educators, traveled from Los he generally met two kinds Angeles to New York to Scranton_ of people. A very small per all on his 18-speed Fuji touring centage of peoplesaid that they bike. He wanted to start -his trip on would like to try what he was the West Coast and end up in doing and everyone else said that Scranton since he had recently he was nuts. moved here from Chicago. Gensler began his long distance Gensler began by shipping his journeys by backpacking on various bike to Loyola Marymount by UPS. trails across the country, including He started his trek on May 8 and made the Appalachian Trail which passes it to New York City on June II and fin 30 miles east of Scranton. He then ished his trip in Scranton on June 12. The switched to cycling. "I had done lots of entire trip took 36 days and covered 3620 long distance backpacking and wanted miles. He averaged I 01 miles a day and it c 0 0 k something along the same lines, but dif cost him 33 .cent; per mile. "It's a beauti some oat- ferent," Gensler said. ful way to see the country," said Gensler. meal, and get on the road "I've always wanted to do a coast to In order to prepare for this trip Gensler about 7a.m. He would bike coast trip, but something always got in the took eight 100-mile bike trips around the all day on U.S. or state highways way,"Gensler said. "It's a compiete break Chicago area to get into shape, planned sometimes stopping to eat at restau from normal life, like a retreat by yourself his routes, campgrounds, and equipment, rants, to shop for groceries, or to sight mountains and more desert. After with lots of time to think about things." and reviewed notes from some of his ear see. At about 5 p.m. he would stop at a that he hit the great plains and then the Gensler taught in Chicago for the last lier bicycle trips. campground or occasionally a J!lOtel if the forests of Pennsylvania, the state with 15 years. He moved to Scranton in the He carried with him _only the nec~ssi weather was bad. A motel was a nice more trees than he had seen on the entir early summer before his journey and ties: camping equipment, clothes, tools, change of pace, a place to get a hot meal erest of the trip. Gensler ran into many began teaching at the University this maps, food and water. His baggage was or a reitalizing shower to revive him. problems along the way, including nine semester in the philosophy department.

of domestic violence from the The Swiss have launched an delays in the nation's airports. News Wire trial. investigation of these charges. The new system allows air Meanwhile, the lawyers for traffic controllers to coordinate Briefs frpm Beyond the Commons the Brown family have asked Air delays lessened data from military, civilian and that Simpson's lawyers be The Federal Aviation weather radars. re-election campaign. F.O.P. is Saudi bombing ordered not to discuss the sale of Administration hopes that a new Expected to start in 1998, the the largest police organization in Air Force Brigadier General a topless photograph of Nicole $1 billion contract to replace program will replace about 20 the country. Teryl Schwalier, the officer in Brown Simpson to a tabloid by aging air traffic control comput systems each year until it ends in Law enforcement has been a charge of security at the recently one of her sisters. ers with newer models will cut 2007. bombed US airbase in Dhahran, prominent goal of the Clinton John Ellis compiled NewsWire from USA Today Saudi Arabia, may face a court Administration; since he took Hidden German wealth office, the President has passed martial on charges that he didn't Recent documents indicate three major pieces of anti-crime - SPECIAL STUDENT DISCOUNT COUPONS take necessary security precau that Swiss bankers may hoid as legislation: the 1994 Crime Bi11, tions. much as $525 million in the Brady Bil1 and the Assault CHJNAT()WN RESTAURANT A, Pentagon· report released German Government money left Weapons Ban. 503 LINDEN STREET 961-0467 Monday stated that the base's over from World War II. The national board of the FREE DELIVERY commanders failed to train their A 1984 memorandum from F.O.P. voted 20 to 10 to endorse . units on what to do in case of a the World Jewish Congress had Clinton. terrorist attack or to organize already ac·cused the Swiss of Fri. & sat. ·5-9 p.m._f$ioiiorf'l General Chicken, their response should such an holding $25 million from the Dinner Buffet I St d t 1 Sweet & Sour Chicken, attack occur. New OJ trial $S 1 , u en 1 . sale of looted diamonds, but a •95 All you 1 D" t ,. Beef w_/ Chmese The report recomlJlended that The civil trial of OJ Simpson report released last week added can eat : Jscoun : Vegetables, & More .. court-martial charges be filed if has began in Los Angeles, far more substantial charges. negligence was found in the July California. While jury selection The report, issued by the L------.1 25 attack that killed 19 soldiers. is not expected to begin until British Foreign Office, indicates Friday, several pre-trial motions that Swiss banks may also be · Luncheon Buffet Special F.O.P. backs Clinton are underway. holding $500 mi1Iion in gold The .Fraternal Order of P-olice Simpson's lawyers have deposits made by the former $3.95 All You Can Eat has endorsed President Clinton's asked that the court bar evidence Nazi government. Page4N_Ews------...------Thursday, September 19, 1996 MEMOBOARD Com.tnuter program. itnpletnented University Press Release •a Commuters-in-Residence how to use the yellow call boxes ·Career SerVice~ offers Law School Fair program, developed with the outside the residence halls. The 11th Annual Law School Fair will be held on Tuesday, Commuter students at the office of Residence Life, where •cooperation with the September 24from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in tl:ie Eagen Auditorium. University will have the oppor by commuters can join a _resi Admissions Office to disssemi All students interested_ in attending law school are invited. The tunity to get more involved in dence hall floor and participate nate information to prospective even£ will be hosted by the Office of Career .ServiCes. For infor- .. campus life. in activities such as social commuter students during mation'caii. Constance McDonnell at 941-7460.. · · "We talked about how we events, and service projects. recruiting visits to regina} high '< > • ~ . . . could encourage commuters to •a new publication, the schools. · Lecture to be held in Collegiate Hatl take advantage of the programs "Hitchhiker's Guide: A •collaboration with other The 1st 1996 Loyola Lecture, "Jesuit Education and The and activities that the University Commuting Handbook to the campus groups; for example, Dialogue w~th Culture( by Vincent O'Keefe, S.~.• will be held on has to offer," said Evelyn Nadel, University," which provides an joint programming with Student Thursday, September 19 from 7p.m. to 9 p:m. in Collegiate Hall.· director of commuter and off overview of services, programs Government, and working with Refreshments and conversation are included. campus student affairs. and activities available to stu Dining Services to host a picnic The plan has four elements: dents. It also includes tips like for commuters. Arrupe Award to be presented · The presentation of the Arrupe Award to Vincent' O'Keefe, SJ. and a talk entitled "The Spiritual Legacy of Pedro ArrUpe, S.J." will be held during the 2nd Annual University ASsembly from 3:30p.m. to 4:30p.m. on Friday, September 20 in the Royal Theatre in the McDade Center.

Informational meeting about RCIA The Campus Ministry will offer an informational meeting fot the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in Ellen Greaven's office. RCIA is the proc~ss by which a person becomes a full member of the Catholic Church, culminating in the reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. For more information call Campus· Ministry 'at 941- 7419 or Ellen Greaven at 941-6153.

Horse show to take place in Dalton An equestrian show on Saturday, September 28 at 9 a.m. at the Bailey Hollow Farm in Dalton will feature the University's Equestrian Club. Admission is free. Contact Jen at 941-6766 for more information.

Catholic Studies Program open to all The new Catholic Studies Program (CSP) now invites all interested students to participate in CSP activities and to enroll in courses. This new interdisciplinary concentration is open to stu dents of all majors and backgrounds. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to sign up for this program. For infomiation, con tact Dr. Susan Mathews or visit the CSP home page at http://academic.uofs.edu/·-organiutionfc~p ·. . · ' ' ' y--: . ' - ' ~· ...... Poetry ~o~test aoooQ.nced · . . The National. College Pcietry Contest ··is open to a.1 college . students desiril)g tq hav~' their. po~try anthologized. Cash pri,zes :will ~e. a'?'¥ded .to. the .top five p~ms .. The el)tfy dea!iline : ~s October 31,: 1996. :p():C' C9n~~t -~illes·; .. :piel1Se. __~enct~: self-:-. . addressed, stamped _envelope· to:lnt¢roa~(}nal'Ptd:>lications, ):>O- Box 44o44-t; Lo~ :Ahgeles,: CA ~oo44? ·· , · - ··.' .· , ·- ·

' ' ' .,.. ' ' ' -~;,. "- :... ," ,': ' ,' ~ ~ " <• •v • ' . Bio. course to ~~ --~!Ude~tS t9 tropiCs Students interested in::TrQplc~ Biology.' can enroll iri.'a 3-cred~ it course over .4!.t~~ession" 1997~ The irip:wm take stUdents io'a n~ber'ofpiaces ~ ~d:-iU:ouncfBellze- and Guatemala. fo~ tli~ study of coral reef, J:I:tangrd_ves,Jlor~ r~n fore~ts,_:~~,}1~yaii ruins and· pyramids. Enrollment will_be limited. Pl~j:coritact Dr. Comyay in Loyola 104 at 941-6216 as·~iJ6.1C? ... · · -.. c·;-·,~~'''"" . . " :;;~~~t~~:::.:·_ : . Thursday, September 19, 1996 ~be ~quinu PageS ------~EWS Driscoll and Nevils .Halls get face-lifts

By D~MIAN FISCHER itive change, accommodating the staff also been ordered to avoid any confusion. heating and air conditioning units. 1 Aquinas· Gorrespondant with more overall room ·as well as a more The remodeling of the lounges at Driscoll received new windows in all the unified and ~upportive office. The office's Driscoll and Nevils Hall are only the resident rooms as well as a second floor The lounges of both Driscoll and former location in Gunster Hall caused it beginning of a reconstruction -:;ampaign lounge. Assistant staff architect the Rev. Nevils Hall received a long-awaited to be separated into a number of rooms on all the dorms in both the upper and Tom Slon, S.J. was quoted a's saying, "It's remodeling this summer while the office creating communication and organiza lower quads. a big expense, needless to say... Residence of Residence Life found itself relocated tional difficulties:- Driscoll and Nevils being the oldest Life feels that it's.important to the quality from Gunster to Nevils Hall. The move Rombalski said the move has not were the first to undergo work this sum of student life." Father Slon stated that all ment of the office of Residence Life was caused any confusion among campus res mer sporting a new paint job, and low the older dorms will be looked at and primarily the result of a lack of space in idence and that the office has distributed maintenance carpeting complemented by work will be provided on the basis of need Gunster hall complicated by the excessive more Resident Assistant applications than new lights. Nevils also received a kitchen, and money allotted by the University trea student traffic which is consistently pre any other year. To ensure the transfer has quiet study room and recreation area sury department. The students have sent in the building. been a positive one, however, a customer equipped with a pool and foosball table. recorded an overall positive response to Resident Director Pat Rombalski com satisfaction survey will be taken during Both halls' lounges received new win the renovations and show no objections to mented that the move proved to be a pos- the month of October. A large sign has dows and are scheduled to receive new the relocation of Residence Life. Ethics (continued from page 1) exchange. This responsibility .. The fact that this became pub McKinney commented on class, commented, "The teacher president for Academic Affairs must not, however, overshadow lic bothered Baillie. "That's sim both the text and teaching in gen left it up to the student to decide stated in a memo last June, "I see I or compromise the deeper oblig- ply not how a University works." eral. "They_ [the PHL] seem to the ethics." no reason to add to our already ation of our mission as a "[There are] two issues," think teaching means you advo The PHL still feels, however, stated response to the PHL. This University," Panuska stated. Baillie added. "One is how does cate [a position]~!hink teaching that it is a matter of public con is not a debate." He continued, ''Ordinary the University decide what to means you help students learn to cern. "The bottom line is, will "From my perspective, the good governance requires that in teach, who teaches it and what think critically." stud~nts come to embrace the issue was closed last April," a collegial institution, the appro text to use. The other is.the ques McKinney also mentioned truth, or will they come away Panuska said, offering the last priate divisions of the University tion of abortion itself." that, to his knowledge, no stu from the University and this word. "We established our posi and its faculty have responsibili At this point, another dents had complained about the course believing that .. . either tion and we held it." ty for matters of academic University philosophy professor, medical ethic course. Nicky way it is okay?," Gohsler said. integrity, including determining the Rev. Ronald McKinney, S.J., Vesey, a junior from Hingham, The University disagrees. GOOD course content and selecting text also got caught in the crossfire as Mass. who has taken Baillie's Richard Passon, provost and vice books. The University cannot newspaper reports named him as WEEKLY accede to demands or threats on of the "offenders." ''He NEED CASH???? INCOME from unrelated agencies that [Mohr] has been unprofessional processing mail for courses be altered, that faculty about it. [Public] statements W,e Buy Music CD's, Movies and Video Games! national company! Free assignments be terminated or have hurt the reputations of Dr. supplies, postage! 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-at 961..:2204. 344-9821~-· . '34-1-2032 Misinformation fuels conflict By: Bradley Rettew The controversy surround points for pondering. cerning curriculum should not ing Medical Ethics courses •First, there is a dispute with inftjnge on the autonomy of (see article, page 1) is disap in the philosophy department the University to set its own pointing, but not unexpected. over the direction of the Medical rules. ' It is no surprise th~t people Ethics curriculum. Recognizing •Third, these situations will outside the University take an that people are bound to disagree arise as long as the Uni~ersity interest in what goes on here on which ethics should be advo exists in a public setting: The (as do Pennsylvanians for cated in an ethics course, such an openness to outside interests Human Life), nor is it a shock attempt to establish a uniformly sometimes works to our bene that observers will critique our accepted rule will probably fail. fit (like when political candi Catholic-ness (we do it to our How about allowing professors dates show up for rallies) and selves all the time!). with differing viewpoints the occasionally to our detriment What is unfortunate about opportunity to teach different (like this current situation). the whole situation is not that sections of the course? However, to eliminate the bad, this dialogue takes place, but •Second, there is PHL's inter we would also l*e to elimi that the public exchange has est in the matter. This has been nate the good, by walling up rested on misinformation. the most difficult to grasp as a and creating our own little Indeed, to dismiss the dia separate issue, because so many atomized world. logue altogether is as much at people involved (James Clauss, -Fourth, in any discussion, odds with a university envi Frank Germaine, the Rev. J. whether inside or outside of ronment as threats. Patrick Mohr, S.J.) hav·e strong the University, misinformation · However, the misinforma- · ties both to the University and to is the biggest impediment to tion has not only soiled reputa PHL. When they acted on their amiable resolutions and the tions, but has also harmed any own volition and when they key accelerator of chaos. This meaningful discussion. acted as spokespeople for PHL is has been the most disappoint Steve feels that 8:00 a.m. classes In lieu of what should have also a disputed topic. However, it ing facet of all. happened from the beginning, is clear that an outside organiza -The content of the editorial is the should be eliminated. we will try to set forth a few tion's interest and opinions con- responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief.

1. Diversity needs more voices, not labels By COLLEEN FLANAGAN myriad of experiences and opin If this is the case, I cannot diverse.'' allow each of us the opportunity Forum Editor ions. help but wonder: is there any We must look at each indi to contribute to the University. This definition does not nec room for personal or academic vidual student to understand that However,we must realize that For the past two weeks I have essarily include nor exclude peo growth if we feel that we have we each come from many differ being "culturally diverse" is noticed the frequent use or the ple on the basis of color, gender the only answer to such a ques ent backgrounds and experiences something we must aim for. phrase "cultural diversity.'' or religion. tion? making us all unique in some If we do not voice our opin It seems to permeate into There have been many letters Some have said, and may particular way. -ions and allow others to recog every aspect of the University, written to The Aquinas by people again, that the University is not a These differences, combined nize our differences, we will from class offerings to the food who feel that they possess the very "culturally diverse" cam with strong student invotvement, never become in the cafeteria. only definition of cultural diver pus. To me, that all depends on The concept sounds fascinat sity. how you look at diversity. ing. However, I am left con I think it is this type of nar One might look at our student STUDENT APARTMENTS fused. row-mindedness which directly body as a whole and conclude, It appears that problems arise contradicts the philosophy of this from that alone, that this campus FOR RENT when people try to establish a institution is lacking in "diversity." working definition of what "cul After all, aren't we here to More importantly, if we tural diversity" actually means. become more open-minded and become involved with what is •Lar:ge Modem, Multiple Bed~ooms For many, a culturally diverse free from restrictions such as happening on campus we will •Gas, Heat, Ft!llY Insulated environment consists of people race, color, creed, or in this case, not have to look too far to figure \ •Keyless r:ntry .. from various backgrounds with a opinions? out that we are "culturally ~ - ' ' •Off-Street Parking The content of The Aquinas is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief and Executive Staff and does not necessarily Half Block to 1 Block form U~iversity · reflect the views of the administration, faculty or Senate unless so stated. The University adheres to the principle of respon sible freedom of expression for its student editors. Questions and comments should be submitted in writing to The Aquinas, Box C, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510, hand delivere-d to The Aquinas Office on the second floor of the Gunster Center, ore-mailed to [email protected]. Call: 343-2111- All letters become the property of The Aquinas and will be considered for publication unless the submission· explicitly states otherwise. The Aquinas does not print anonymous or pseudonymous submissions. Letters received by the Sunday before publication receive priority for the upcoming edition. · Professor pays price for misinformation

By MATTHEW SULLIVAN with no knowledge of the class, pleased with the outcome of '_,,•:- Managing Editor the textbook that he uses or the those deliberations. They took it professor. upon themselves to go outside If you're a student at the Anyone who understands the the University, and to stir up ed~J~~~!t.~~~:c~' University, you probably know nature of a philosophy course public dissent against Baillie and University, riotasaJres~a~,or.>-, that Hal Baillie is a professor in' should know that the Medical the University in an attempt to the philosophy department. You Ethics class is meant to help stu bypass the proper channels. ~~~ci~~/~~~)~;~t~~~h,: .:_ ':/ ··'-- might know that he won the dents think for themselves, not I'm-not sure who these pro student oack::in:'~Januarf:'of: ~, .:. --- Alpha Sigma Nu University to indoctrinate them into a spe fessors were. There may have 1994;i.was ~~abl~'tog9:~o_·Jtiy·:; __:·: - .--:· ..·: .. :. . ·: ... ..-· award for teaching in 1982 and cific manner of thinking. Even a been only one; there may have own orl~n~tiqii; ]:!ut" ! J:i~~·heard only good_ ~ngs· about ii.: Mimy that he sits on the Ethics rudimentary reading of Baillie's been several. In either case, the .of my frtends'\v~i:e o:J\;-.!s'·in'the past ~nd'they frequently t~lked Committes of several area hospi text shows that he does not professors in questions know aboutwhai·a~gr~at_ex~ne:hce-:it was;·lfei~-~ke rwas:fl#sJ)~$·.out tals and on the Advisory Board advocate a position on abortion who they are, and I believe they on something, ang l relilly :~yarit~d _to ~x~q~rice Orientation at tli~ of St. Pius X Seminary. You or on any other issue. should know exactly what they Universi~y.f~rmyse~f.?.::,;·:~:··:(>::--:::-; .. '~~-- · · ···'<' .·. ··<···; · · · probably don't know that he's a In class, Baillie uses the text have accomplished. devoted father and a coach to his to promote discussion and offers • A good professor, and a children's sports teams. many different views on the good man, has had his name However, if you're a resident issue of abortion as a means to smeared throughout the north in the Scranton area with no con that end. eastern Pennsylvania region. nections to the University or to Unfortunately, the University •A local tabloid, The Metro, Hal Baillie, there's probably can do little to correct people so has used these events to publish only one thing you think about set in their ways that they will a long series of poorly him. You think he's a pro-choice not listen to reason. The researched articles about the radical benton destroying young University has truly taken the University, including one head minds. high road in standing by Baillie line called "University Jesuits And you would be wrong. · and considering the matter Defy Pope." For the past several months, closed. •The University itself, once a newspapers in the Scranton area However, underlying this respected institution in the area, have persecuted Baillie based on entire issue is the method by has seen its reputation soiled by several misinformed mailings which the PHL learned enough a series of misunderstandings from Pennsylvanians for Human about the Medical Ethics course and half-truths. Life (PHL). to start their letter writing cam The actions taken by these This activist group has con paign. professors have achieved no demned Baillie for teaching his For two years, the appropri benefits; they have created a Medical Ethics course without ateness of Baillie's course was harm that extends beyond that of advocating a firm pro-life phi debated within the confines of Baillie. · losophy and, in fact, telling his the philosophy department. In the end, however, it is students that abortion is morally After much thinking and exam Baillie who has suffered the acceptable in certain situations. ining the text, the department greatest injustice from the events Countless articles, letters and found no problems with the of the past summer. editorials appeared in local course as Baillie taught it. For that, these professors papers over the summer, most of Not every professor at the should be regretful - and they which were written by people- University, however, was should be ashamed. Trio brings comedy to cam.pus

By CHRISTINA DEPAUL! enjoy one round of stand-up ence in a political debate. After a Aquinas Correspondent which was presented by Tuck~r. brief rehearsed debate, where Included in this short act were politicians poked fun at each What do you get when you jokes concerning his mother and other through the typical stereo cross three college guys and a her obsession with vegetables, types of the parties they repre couple of bad jokes? the Amish and Godzilla. sented, the audience was invited Well with a little practice and There were also a number of to ask questions. some better jokes you might musical acts. One of these was When asked about their come up with something like an improvisation where the stands on abortion, the republi Selected Hilarity. group asked the audience to yell can replied, "My stands on abor As the name implies, the out different types of music, as tion are very strong because as group does a variety of things, well as anything that came to you know, my father was abort including improvisation, origi mind. ed." nal jokes and stand-up. With combinations such as An I.Q. test involved a man Aquinas Photo/CATHY SILER Scott Brown, Bryan Tucker Orangatans and country, sex and who answer~d the question "On and Larry Weaver met each other punk, the outcome of the perfor Easter you hide ... " with the Selected Hilarity performs for the crowd in the Eagen Auditorium at the University of North mance interview was just as response, "from Daddy." But Friday night. Carolina - Chapel Hill. funny as the performance of the when asked what the universe is, that he eventually won through de red. The group formed as the brain nations hottest singles. he gave a full scale, straight from default. The style of the comedic child of Weaver after the three Popular with the crowd was the book definition. Brown was the most outra group was best put by first year were performing around campus the Spam song which mocked Playing mostly from the posi geous with his body language. student Elizabeth Kurzawa, from individually. the meat. Making fun of the tion of the dumb mr..n, Brown His rendition of a voo-doo witch Colonia, N.J. They now perform as a trio at color, consistency and ingredient cracked the audience up with left the audience in hysterics; "The group had a Kids in the 300 colleges per year, and made list, the performers received a original round-about ways to and _an impersonation of a sea Hall-esque quality to it," a stop at the University on positive response from the audi answer simple questions. turtle which resembled more of Kurzawa . said. "Especially Saturday night. ence. At one point he pretended to that bird-like dinosoar from b~cause of the fact that the guys The audience was able to The group included the audi- be a dumb man on a game sh

By ROSEMARY R. RAPOSO golfer Don McAvoy, a.k.a. "Tin Cup." Romeo, played by Cheech Marin, and his sidekick, Romeo. Aquinas Staff Writer McAvoy operates a rundown driving McAvoy is determined to beat his long This duo provides most of the laughs range in the middle of nowhere. time rival, both on and off the golf course. during this two-hour movie. The summer of 1996 brought us an McAvoy's life This fun-loving Although there are some serious array of entertainment along with its hot begins to change when comedy is one of moments in this film, the light-hearted weather. Whether you chose to stay home he falls in love with Costner's funniest comedy will make even the most serious and watch the Olympics or enjoyed your psychologist Molly movies since Bull golfer smile. weekends down at the shore, there was Griswald, played by Durham. Contrary to One problem that I had with the film always something to do. Renee Russo. his more serious roles was that some of the golf scenes seemed The excitement climaxed with movies The story becomes in Robin Hood and to drag on longer than necessary. such as Independence Day and waned heated because JFK, Costner shows the In comparison to other movies that I with bombs like Chain Reaction. Griswald's boyfriend is audience that he can have seen this summer, this is one of the The end of the summer brought us a McAvoy's golf rival, still be a comic actor. best. few surprisingly different movies such as David Simms, played Johnson performs So if you are in a glum mood and are Trainspotting and The Island of Dr. by Don Johnson. wonderfuliy as villain looking to raise your spirits, or just want Moreau. Tin Cup, a romantic comedy, McAvoy decides that ous Simms. A far to see an entertaining film, Tin Cup is a also caught my attention. the only way to win the heart of the stretch from his days on "Miami Vice," great choice. Tin Cup, which was released at the end woman whom he loves is to win the U.S. Johnson shows that he can still act. Even non-golfers like myself will love of the summer, stars a bevy of celebrities. Open. The best part of this movie, however, it. Don't miss your chance to see the fun Kevin Costner plays the role of ex-pro With ·the help of his good friend are the funny dialogues between Costner niest new movie. Thursday, September 19, 1996 ~be ~quinu Page9 ------ROYALLIFE Gallery features Railroads

By LISA BEAUMONT United States Government and American West produced in the Aquinas Royallife Editor Pennsylvania Railroad. late 1860s and '70s. Using a passenger car as a Miller-Lanning also com Ever wondered what this photography studio, he captured mented that "Rau combined the place looked like before thou many of the majestic views qualities of detail and softness in sands of college students invad along the Lehigh Valley Line his sepia-tones works to create ed-it? Here•s your chance to see from New York City to Niagara idyllic images of nature and a little piece of Northeastern Falls. The scenes from technology, where the works of Pennsylvania histor:y right Northeastern Pennsylvania are man enhanced, rather than before your eyes. the focus of the University's destroyed or imperiled the The University of Scranton exhibition. integrity of the natural environ Art Galler'y is presenting the Rau distinguished himself ment." exhibit "William Herman Rau: among his contemporaries with "By using the time-honored Photographs of the Lehigh his use of a large format camera devices of panoramic landscape Valley Railroads in Rural and albumen printing process to depict industrial subjects," she Pennsylvania" now through Oct. that had long since been disre aded, "Rau presents technology 11. garded. in a positive and benevolent The exhibit is a celebration of Since 1978 these works have light." Steamtown National Historic been studied and restored and A reception· for the exhibit Site•s lOth Anniversary and fea- now form the Rau collection at was held on Sunday in the tures 30 original albumen con Lehigh University. after having University Art Gallery. It fea tact prints of late 19th Century. been overlooked for many years. tured a slide lecture on "Rau's These photographs are on loan According to Darlene Miller Visions of Nature and Industry" from Lehigh University's Art Lanning. Art Gallery director at presented by Miller-Lanning. Gallery. Scranton, Rau drew upon prece Gallery ·hours are Sunday - Rau was appointed official dents set by the pastoral easel Friday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.. and photographer for the Lehigh painting popular in European Wednesday and "First Fridays," Valley Railroad in· 1895 after tradition since the 17th century. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. the public is many years of documenting as well as techniques used in the invited to attend For more infor landscape and industry for the expeditionary photographs of the mation phone 941-4214.

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By RON ROWE far. product of an excellent overall build a winning season for the of seasons, has played a big role Aquinas Sports Staff With proud words for his team effort, there were many team. in the team's success this year as teammates, senior Mike Bradley fine individual performances. Bradley felt that last year the well. Scranton's mens' Soccer said that it was the team's "best Senior D.J. Portanova led the team was somewhat lackadaisi It is he and the other- seniors team has kicked off its season in all-around effort." scoring onslaught, with two cal, but this year the Royals are who will decide the fate of this winning fashion thus far, adding Scranton dominated the game goals. focused clearly on achieving year's squad. to their impressive 3-0-1 record from the very beginning, taking Fellow seniors Don Krey and their goal, possibly repeating Portanova and Castell have with a 5-l victory against a commanding 3-0 lead at the Ted Castell scored once each, their tie in the MAC Freedom been solid, as well as fellow Ursinus College last Wednesday half. and sophomore Josh Simpson League last year. - seniors Krey, Jay Richter, and afternoon. The second half was almost a also netted a goal. "The team has one goal," Paul Houri. The Royals have played well carbon copy of the first, although 'This year's squad is vastly Bradley said, "and that's to win." Scranton will take the field at so far in this young season, but Ursinus did manage to score a improved over last year's edi Bradley, who has been a key home on Saturday to do battle their victory against Ursinus was goal. tion, with the seniors providing a contributor over the past couple with Rutgers Camden. their best performance to date so Although the victory was the strong nucleus around which to ... ,'' ~ :~;- _-:_-~- ~~ ·: ' _:__ Spdt;t~-)#riter:~t: __ . ______,.-:·,:<--.>=- .,_=:._ -- _, -- Meeting _-dri;~7--:e>o qti~:t1on.dd'if;<:~-----, -- - --

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Volume 69, Issue 2 The student voice of the University of Scranton September 19, 1996 Lady Royals rise to .500 mark

By JAIME TIRADO goal. more Jody Patterson each played dampen the day? The Lady unassisted goal found the net off Aquinas Sports Editor Sophomore Erica Klien well in goal, splitting the time Royals brightened the day with a the stick of Ballerini, .with only recorded the tally, on an assist equally. 3-0 shut-out against three and a half minutes left in Who ever said that victory from freshman Bettina Susquehanna University the game. was such a tough task to accom Ballerini, one of the eight yesterday. With a 4-4 standing, the Lady plish? new prospects who is "Weather was not a Royals are optimistic. As the 1996 campaign of suc sure add strength to this factor yesterday," "As a team, we have great cesss has begun, the Lady year's squad. Howlett said. "With a potential," Howlett said. "They Royals field hockey team has Tied at 1-1, the teams strong display of team have displayed both hard work built a dwelling house ~or all the went into overtime, with depth and talent, we and talent. With team depth and achievements and accolades they Scranton's hopes resting dominated the plays knowledge, we are sure to accu expect to receive. on shoulders of · the throughout the game." mulate wins." The task of rebuilding the defense. Unfortunately Scoring was spread The Lady Royals begin their program rests with Head Coach for the Lady Royals, they equally throughout the Middle Atlantic Conference Beth Howlett, in the third year of could not hold off course of the game. Freedom League schedule this her second stint at the helm. Elizabethtown and lost 2- With only 7 minutes Saturday, when they travel to Last year, Howlett led the 1, on a penalty stroke. into the game, sopho Fairleigh Dickinson University Lady Royals to a 6-out-of-9- Despite the defeat, the more defender Andrea Madison. game winning streak, including defensive powers of the Thompson netted an "For now, what we need to victories over regional powers Lady Royals displayed a strong "Together they played very unassisted goal. focus on is our upcoming match Hamilton College and force. Elizabethtown took 49 well," Howlett said. "It was an Just 5 minutes later to count, against FDU," Howlett said. Susquehanna University. shots on goal. In addition, there equal game throughout.'· junior forward Plaza fired a goal "We hope to set a pattern there Howlett has been the backbone were 25 penalty corner shots Who says a little rain will off of Klein's assist. Lastly, an forth." for the Lady Royals throughout taken throughout the game. the years, and she has led the Anchoring the defense were team to a 126-97-12 record in mainstays sophomores Allison her 13 seasons, inc] uding a sea DelSordi and Janet Monaco, and Pulling away son-record 13 victories in 1988. senior captain Kerri Alexander. Early on in this season of "Defense played an outstand great potential, the Lady Royals ing game," Howlett said. have a 4-4 overall record. Also adding to team strength They met Elizabethtown were sophomore forwards College on Saturday in a gruel Kristin DelSordi and Gretchen ing match-up. Nagle and junior Stephanie Only 12 minutes into the Plaza. game, the Lady Royals netted a Junior Jen Taylor and sopho-

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SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: There will be a sand volleyball tournament this Sunday. The sign-up deadline is today. There must be teams of 4 (2 men and 2 women) or teams of 6 (3 men and 3 women).

GOLF TOURMAMENT: A golf tourmament will take place on Sunday, September 29. The sign-up deadline is Thursday September 26. The fee will be $5.

4TH ANNUAL SK RUN/WALK: There. will be an annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, October 5. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, October 3. There is an $8 entry fee for current University students, faculty, staff or alumni. T-shirts will be Aquinas Photo/JOAN SUGRUE rewarded to the first 150 entrants. Contact Byron· Recreation Senior MidfielderMike Bradley dribbles away from a Rutgers defender in Saturday's game. The Royals Office for details. trounced Rutgers, 5-1. See page 14 for details.