VOLUME 85, ISSUE 2 www.theticker.org FEBRUARY 9, 2004

INSIDE Vertical Campus Scaffolding Cell Phones and AIM Causes Campus Disruption Among Computer Lab Complaints

By JANA SCHIOWITZ

The computer lab, located on the 6th floor of the library building has posted a list of rules that patrons are required to follow once in the lab. Most of these rules concern the usage of Internet messaging programs, mobile phones and the viewing of pornography, all of which are prohibited. However, in spite of these rules, which are visibly displayed on the walls and other high traffic areas of the lab, there still lies some confusion as to the do’s and don’ts of the Meet A Baruch Beauty lab. Who Skillfully Combines “The rules in the computer lab are devised from the students themselves,” said Arthur Talent With Brains 7 Since the snow season began, the entrances to the Vertical Campus have been surrounded by scaffolding intended to protect students from falling ice. (Photo/Aaron Siegel) Downing, acting Assistant Vice-President for Information Technology/CIO, professor and One Student Questions If By KARAH WOODWARD ing extension to the 25th St. entrance as well. chief librarian. The blue scaffolding bridge covered with “[We’re] not against chatting, but when the Student Gov’t Promises The return of another snowy winter has res- angularly placed wooden planks, makes a busy lab is crowded and there are students waiting on urrected the need for a scaffolding bridge plaza even more crowded as students dodge Really Get FulFilled 9 line, it’s not fair to them,” said Downing. “If around Baruch’s Vertical Campus for the sec- one another in addition to the metal grid. there isn’t a line, we let it go.” However, he ond year in a row. The record-breaking cold and “When it gets crowded all these metal things wet weather meant that during the last week of do not allow people to stand and you keep added that, “[We] do push the issue when there classes, the main entrance at 24th St. and bumping into each other,” said Yanni is a shortage of space and [we] are courteous Lexington Ave. had to be closed to protect Michailidis a senior majoring in Marketing. “I about it.” entrants from falling snow and ice. When the Baruch community returned late last month, finishing touches were being put on a scaffold- See PLANS, Page 5 See STUDENTS, Page 5

Colum McCann, Baruch’s Fifth Students Voice Harman Writer-in-Residence Opinions in BY MARCIA BARRAN want them [students] to read and write stories that take on issues of gender, race and class,” Scheduling Survey Accomplished journalist and novelist, Colum said McCann. “For example, I’d like to see McCann, is the Spring 2004 Sidney Harman white, male, working-class students trying to By JENNIFER BLECHER Writer-in-Residence. Utilizing his experience write a story that has nothing whatsoever to do in the literary world, McCann is currently teach with their upbringing – to break borders and In response to student complaints about Incubus Pumps Out A inga fiction-writing workshop. barriers. In many ways I would like the students scheduling problems, Assistant Vice President “[McCann’s] work is bold and beautiful and I in the class surprised at themselves when they of Admissions James Murphy initiated Baruch Healthy Dose of Power am sure that he will inspire his students,” said read their own words.” College’s first survey to find out what time stu- And Politics On A Crow Roslyn Bernstein, director of the Sidney For his work on Dancer, McCann received dents want to attend classes. Harman program and an English professor at the Irish Novel of the Year Award. His numer- The survey was posted on Blackboard from Left Of The Murder Baruch. ous other awards include the Writer of the Year June through late September and was filled out 15 Award from Esquire Magazine, the Rooney Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1965, McCann has by 4,643 undergraduate and 623 graduate stu- Prize for Irish Literature, a Pushcart Prize, the traveled to and lived in many countries includ- dents. “We found out some interesting things ing the United States and Japan. His first novel, Hennessy Award for Irish Writing, the Butler about our students,” Murphy said. Among them Song Dogs (1995) tells the story of seven days Literary Award, the inaugural Princess Grace was the fact that only 7.9 percent of Baruch stu- in the life of a young Irishman, who was aban- Memorial Award 2002, and the Grace Kelly dents do not work. Of those that do, more than doned by his mother at age 12. This was fol- Memorial Foundation Award. lowed by This Side of Brightness (1998), which In addition to his short stories and novels, 30 percent work more than 30 hours per week. chronicles the life of a sandhog who built tun- McCann has also been a contributor to the New Because part-time jobs rarely occupy the nels under New York City. In 2000, McCann Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, GQ, The Times of standard 9-5 time frame, students requested published Everything In This Country Must, London and The New York Times. He has also morning to early-afternoon hours most often. which is comprised of a novella and two sto- written for the Evening Press, the Herald, Graduate students continue to prefer to attend ries. His most recent book, Dancer, based on Connaught Telegraph in Ireland and for United school on evenings and weekends, while less the life of Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev, was Press International in New York City. than a quarter of undergrads want evening published last year. McCann will read from his work in a free and classes and less than one percent want weekend “Some of this country’s great writers – includ- public event on March 16 at 5:45 p.m. in the classes. ing Paul Auster, John Edgar Wideman, Anita Engelman Recital Hall located in the Vertical “Traditionally Baruch was a school that was Desai and others – have held the position Campus, level B2. He will also be teaching a dominated by students who worked full-time [writer-in-residence] before me, so I’ve some Master Class in Fiction Writing to high school and wanted to go to class at night,” he said. rather spacious shoes to fill,” said McCann. “So students enrolled in the College Now Program. “These past few years we changed our At Baruch he will be visiting individual classes it’s an honor and a pleasure, not to mention a approach and now we have more traditional throughout the semester, including journalism challenge.” students.” This means more students trying to Bearcats Plunder John Jay Over the course of the semester, McCann’s students enrolled in Feature Article Writing, lit- schedule classes early so they can work after- students will read from a variety of works erature students in a Great Works session, and To Climb Back To Top Of wards. According to the survey, the majority of aimed at promoting a newfound awareness and Russian History students to speak about his undergrads want classes before 2 p.m. CUNYAC Standings 19 appreciation for other cultures. Students will novel, Dancer. read pieces by Edwidge Dandicat, Nathan The Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence To take part-time jobs into consideration, Englander, Roddy Doyle, Ben Okri, Ken Saro- Visiting Professorship is funded by Baruch Murphy is also working on a revised scheduling Wiwa, Edward Abbey, Martin Amis, Michael alumnus Sidney Harman (’39). Each semester, grid which would shorten breaks to 20 minutes Features 7 Ondaatje, Luisa Valenzuela, Gabriel Garcia the program invites a writer, poet, journalist, and stagger class times to lessen the traffic that Op-Ed 9 Marquez, William Gass, Bharti Mukherjee and essayist or playwright to teach a course at plagues Baruch’s elevators. The new grid Toni Morrison. Students will also be required to Baruch. The program “is now in its sixth year should be finalized by next week. He hopes that Arts 15 write two short stories of their own, on topics of and we are thriving,” said Bernstein. “Writing these two projects will shorten the amount of Sports BACK their choice. workshops are fully enrolled, readings are “I hope to break down some of the more Next Issue: February 23, 2004 tedious stereotypes about writing and writers. I See WRITER, Page 5 See NEW, Page 5 2 THE TICKER NEWS FEBRUARY 9, 2004 THE TICKER NEWS FEBRUARY 9, 2004 3 Wide Array of Foods New Card Swiping Policy Creates Sampled at “Kosher Fest” Slowdown at Student Service Offices By AARON SIEGEL the purpose for the requests. BY JENNIE GETZLER AND tributed at the fest. Some of the questions The survey is used to analyze when the office included were: “Which hot meal was your JANA SCHIOWITZ In a recent effort to track the usage of student favorite,” “Would you prefer the cafeteria to is busy, who is using it and what services are services, S.E.E.K. and the Office of Student requested at a certain time. On February 5, many students gathered for provide both meat and dairy” and “Which four Life have been followed the CDC, SACC “Student satisfaction is as important as stu- “Kosher Fest” sponsored by Hillel in conjunc- items would you like to see sold in our cafete- Center and Academic Advisement in installing tion with Metropolitan Food Service. The ria.” dent services are constantly being evaluated,” event took place in the multipurpose room and Students expressed the importance of holding student ID card readers to track which students said Carl Aylman, director of Student Life. was filled with kosher foods and beverages for an event like this in order to bring awareness of are making use of their services in order to “The system is not fool proof,” everyone to sample. meeting the needs of students. “There is a huge measure volume. “With the phone numbers being taken down, The fest began with students tasting various Jewish population at Baruch so it was impor- The services which are the first to be affected phone numbers are recorded for frequency. It breads, cakes, donuts, danishes and scones. tant to hold this event,” said Oksana Yasayevh. by budget cuts are out to prove their value and will serve, many people and measure volume,” Before tasting foods, some students participat- “It is important to hold this in terms of intro- Vice President of Student Services Sam he said. ed in washing their hands, a traditional Jewish ducing kosher and Jewish style foods to the Johnson wants to prove that each service is Yet, many workers in the office complained ritual. Baruch population,” added Estie Roth. vital to students needs. that they are not allowed to serve as many peo- After the dairy portion of the fest, the meat “This marble cake is really tasty,” screamed “We are under funded in student services,” ple at one time because they are focused on was then served. The reason for the separation out one student. said Sam Johnson Vice President of Student swiping cards and it leaves many students wait- of dairy and meat is because of the Jewish law The hot food was then brought out to the Services. “People need to understand the value ing in line for their cards to clear before they that prohibits mixing milk and meat. Some of tables for the students. First, dairy meals were of statistics.” can receive the services that the office has to served. Some of the dishes included macaroni the dishes offered were meatballs, chicken “We are using the card swipe to determine offer. and cheese, eggplant parmigiana, baked ziti, nuggets and Buffalo wings. how many are using it,” said Johnson. “We Johnson noted a need to provide evidence for cheese omelet and sandwiches. The food for the fest was provided by a vari- have no data and we want to track utilization of “The pasta was really good,” said Nissan ety of vendors. “We wanted to introduce hot each service being utilized up to its full poten- Sabghir. meals in order to provide for Jewish, Muslim services.” tial. Members from Hillel volunteered to serve the and Hindu students to meet their special The changes have altered the life of the Office “Money is tight,” said Johnson. “Our goal is food. needs,” said Aaron Mushell from Silver Creek of Student Life and many complain that the to keep student services steady.” Due to many “The food is very good,” said Inna Portnov, foods, a company specializing in kosher dairy extra level of verification is taking away per- budget cuts he added that there is a need to fight program director of Hillel. “It is important to and vegetarian meals. sonal interaction that many students demand. for every dollar. So we would like to be pre- provide for those with dietary restrictions.” Other vendors included H & H Bagels, Acme “I usually serve six people but now it is hard pared.” Along with the food, an assortment of kosher Donut Company, Dairy Revue and Joey’s Fine to serve three. There is not enough time,” said Johnson also wants to track those who are beverages was also provided. There were Tazo Foods. Janette Shuck of the Office of Student Life, using the services and may send surveys to a teas in “brambleberry” and “giant peach” fla- Organizers of the event also included Julie likening the new system to an assembly line. sample of the students to find out if students Wolpov, director of Hillel at Baruch. vors. Also, Jeff’s flavored sodas were available “We are not normal here anymore. It slows receive satisfacton with the services that they “This fest was significant because it was an in chocolate and vanilla. things down when things are busy.” are recieving. opportunity to survey and inform the Metropolitan Food Service and Hillel created The new system requires for all students to Johnson added that plans are in the works to the idea for “Kosher Fest” because the special Metropolitan Food Service of the demands for swipe their student ID cards in order to be track all of the events that students attended, dietary needs of the kosher population at kosher food,” said Wolpov. served at the office. noting that they can be used on a résumé. Baruch were not being met. “I feel that there is “We are grateful that Metropolitan Food Shuck also noted that all phone traffic is to be Yet, he also acknowledged that student track- a responsibility of Baruch College to meet the Service and the kosher vendors have given the monitored, written down and recorded based needs of all students,” said Esther Kosayev, Jewish students an opportunity to be provided ing is a concern that may arise in the future. President of the Jewish Women’s Group, a club with kosher food,” said Kosayev. “We look upon the origin and purpose for the call. The “It comes with the paranoia of being a New at Baruch. forward to continue being provided with quali- tally serves to mark down who called, when Yorker,” said Johnson. “If it is a big issue, we In order to get feedback from those who taste- ty kosher food at Baruch.” they called, and the cause for the call to track may need to deal with it.” tested the food and beverages, a survey was dis-

Many student service offices, including SEEK, SACC, Academic Advisement and the Office A wide array of culinary speciaties were available at “Kosher Fest” which took place last of Student Life, students now require students to swipe their Baruch ID before being serv- Thursday in the multi-purpose room. (Photo/ Aaron Siegel) iced. (Photo/ Aaron Siegel) Study Abroad Fair 2004 Looks to Entice Baruch Prospects

By ADAM DAYAN Many of the representatives tried to allay the queries, which certainly beats phone calls and The study abroad fair takes place every fears that students had about studying in a web surfing.” semester. Students interested in studying On Thursday February 5, study abroad pro- country that they had never visited before and Students were most partularly interested in abroad can also contact Dr. Richard Brody of grams from various schools assembled for the noted that many students do face culture shock countries such as Australia, China, Costa Rica, the Weissman Center for International popular informational study abroad fair. SUNY in the process. Czech Republic, Denmark, England, and Business. and CUNY were largely represented and their “Culture shock is common to all students. Sweden. spokespeople manned booths to share informa- That is why there are pre-departure sessions to tion on the options for scholarship beyond the orient the students and prepare them for what boundaries of the United States. Potential trav- lies ahead,” said Lemon. “As a result, students eling scholars trafficked in and out throughout can more easily acclimate to the situation.” the day and club hours seemed to be an espe- While there are a myriad places to visit, cially busy time. David McKay from the Brooklyn College pro- For many people who have followed through gram narrowed down the selection. on intentions to go abroad, the time spent away “For the more adventurous student, I would proved to be a glowing experience. In fact, recommend such places as China and Africa. If many of the representatives at the study abroad a student is less comfortable with travel, a nice fair were involved mainly because they felt so place to visit would be London.,” said McKay. strongly about the opportunity. “London is a particularly good place because “Study abroad is a great chance to experience the European countries in general are a maze personal growth. Though it may sound corny, for exploring what you might be interested in study abroad is an opportunity to develop an and, in addition, it is very easy to travel to sur- appreciation for other cultures,” said Ryan rounding European countries.” Lemon, a study abroad agent for SUNY “Whereas Internet research can be over- Oswego who was representing programs that whelming and exasperating, this type of gather- send students to countries such as Spain, ing offers one-to-one attention for students who among others. are looking for information,” said Rachell Lemon noted that time abroad quickly puts Arteaga, an enthused representative from Hunter College, a member of the University into perspective all the knowledge that a stu- Students looking to take classes school and explore new opportunities overseas met with dent has been accumulating from textbooks Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC). Those representatives from various colleges at the Spring 2004 Study Abroad Fair last week. over the years. interested can get direct answers to their (Photo/ Aaron Siegel) 4 THE TICKER NEWS FEBRUARY 9, 2004 THE TICKER NEWS FEBRUARY 9, 2004 5 Students Question Some Plans In the Works To Rectify Architectural Writer Colum McCann Computer Lab Rules Shortcomings in Vertical Campus’ Exterior Teaches Fiction Writing While Supporting Others Workshop at Baruch Continued from front trative officials, a plan is in the works to pro- Continued from front vide the Baruch community with a safe Continued from front don’t like it that much ‘cause it doesn’t allow entrance way and eliminate the eyesore that the In the library, there is a chat reference service the sun to be out here and I enjoy the sun,” he current scaffolding presents by instituting a standing room only, and our audience – stu- available to students for academic purposes. continued. permanent structure. dents, faculty, staff and the literary community Still, some students wonder why they are not “It looks like the last time I was in jail,” said “We aim to get the problem fixed but we have in New York City – continues to grow.” permitted to chat in the computer lab for aca- Christian Costea, an Accounting major in his to come up with a workable design,” said The Fall 2004 Harman Writer will be journal- demic uses as well. “I believe that students junior year. He noted the dreariness of the plaza Hutton. “The architects are the ones responsible ist Adrian Nicole LeBlanc. LeBlanc’s recent should be able to use AIM [AOL Instant and the manner in which the bars seemed con- for their design and they are in the best position piece, “Uptown Girl” was featured in the City Section of The New York Times and her book, Messenger] in the computer lab,” said John fining. to suggest how to fix it,” she added. Random Family, was just nominated for a Amelio, a Music Management major. “If “What the hell was that?” asked one student Hutton said that the architect is the primary as she took a drag from her cigarette, instinc- National Book Critic’s Circle Award in non-fic- they’re bored and are in between classes, I see person responsible for taking into account pos- tively ducking her shoulders. Students could tion. no reason why they can’t use it. They’re not sible weather conditions when designing a hear shards of ice hitting the top of the scaf- building. Currently, Kohn, Pederson and Fox, In order to be enrolled in the Fall 2004 hurting anybody.” folding as they stood outside taking a break the architects who received the contract for the Harman course, students must submit a résumé “I think that AIM use should be allowed dur- before classes. The scaffolding may be an eye- Vertical Campus, are in the process of design- as well as two writing samples to Professor ing non-peak times when traffic is low,” said sore, yet students recognize that the temporary ing a canopy to accommodate the building. It Roslyn Bernstein during the current semester. senior Nick Rose. obstruction is necessary in order to protect appears as though Kohn, Pederson and Fox did For more information on the Harman Writer-in- “The only instance where they shouldn’t be everyone. consider the hazards of inclement weather Residence Program, contact Professor Roslyn able to use it is if a lot of students need to use it “What can I say, it’s for everyone’s safety not when seeking approval for their design. Bernstein at 646-312-3930 or by e-mail at for educational purposes. Other than that, if the for aesthetic reasons,” said Steven Wu of “Originally it was in there,” said Kaufmann [email protected], or visit the lab is pretty empty, I see no reason why they Campus Grounds and Facilities. referring to structures that would account for website located at www.baruch.cuny.edu can’t use AIM,” added Amelio. “It is what it is,” said Dan Kaufmann, direc- snow and ice. “It was a recommendation made /wsas/harman. Addressing the issue of the allowance of chat- tor of Campus Facilities and Operations. “It’s a by the architect for a bridge, a canopy, as well ting in the computer lab for educational inten- safety issue.” as other methods, methodologies making sure tions, Downing spoke of a need for all faculty, Some students found it difficult to believe that that ice and snow would not gather on the sur- offices and centers to communicate with stu- this problem was not anticipated when the faces of the building.” However, the recom- dents through the use of “chatting.” “We would building was being designed and constructed. mendations were not implemented. According Baruch’s academic complex won the American very much like to see the college use synchro- to Kaufman they were “value engineered out at Institute of Architects 2003 Institute Honor nized communication with faculty,” said the time” since the kind of weather that New Award, yet the building’s design has posed a York City has experienced in the last two years Downing. safety issue during the winter months. was considered “an anomaly.” As the budget to “I think that cell phone use According to Claudia Hutton of the complete the building grew tighter, officials Dormitory Authority of the State of New York decided that if necessary, corrections could be should be banned from the (DASNY), the current design of the Vertical made at a later date. Campus came about after the Third Avenue Co- Hutton stated that the final price tag on the computer lab all the time op fought the original plans for the building. because I’ve been in the lab DASNY was responsible for the financing and “This is how we approach construction of the Vertical Campus. Hutton Colum McCann is the Spring 2004 Harman trying to study and some kid said that the co-op filed a lawsuit complaining emergencies,” said Hutton. Writer-in-Residence. (Photo/ www.google. of a lack of sunlight and that the building would com) will get a call and feel the effect their quality of life. “That’s why the “...You fix the problem and need to talk loud,” said building has a curve at the top,” explained sort the rest out later. We Hutton. It was done so as not to block sunlight USGUSG ReporReportt Rose. “It’s annoying.” to neighboring buildings as well as permit more don’t have an answer for light into the campus building. “Normally anything that would be along the who will pay and how it will On Tuesday February 3, the Undergraduate More computers are also going to be deployed side of the building should have slid down and be done.” Student Government (USG) held their first around Baruch. “There will be web stations, fallen onto the setbacks,” explained Kaufmann meeting for the semester. clusters of computers, placed in traffic areas,” describing the red brick extensions around the Vertical Campus was about $340 million and said Downing. These computers will be for Vertical Campus that begin on the fifth floor of that any costs for a canopy are not included in President’s Report those who don’t have time to go to the lab to the building. However the setbacks do not go that price. At the present moment, Baruch is President Adrian Lovell welcomed back his check their e-mail or Blackboard. The comput- completely around the building and end with- assuming the temporary expense of the scaf- staff and informed them that the spring semes- ers will first be situated in the VC building near out covering the building’s main entrance or the folding, which Kaufman calls “a minor cost,” ter will be a tough one. the escalators on the second floor to see if the entrance located on 25th St. preferring not to state specifics. Both Hutton Elections will be held this semester and some additional computers will be accommodate Kaufman said that the administration became and Kaufman stressed that until a final design is were done the day before. He announced that a those students on the go. This project is set to aware that the setbacks did not provide ade- approved, speculating at a cost is premature. new grid schedule is being reconsidered. This take off mid-semester. These web stations are quate coverage when the first Noreaster hit However, it is generally understood that the new grid schedule is meant to allow more day currently at Hunter College. New York City in the early part of 2003. When addition of a canopy will cost another few mil- classes and does not mean there will be more Another rule of the lab is the no cell phone it became apparent that the ice was accumulat- lion dollars. classes overall. In addition, Lovell said that this new grid will not be advantageous for policy. Some students may disagree with this ing and falling in sheets instead of sliding down “This is how we approach emergencies,” said the buildings façade, the administration evening students. Lovell also mentioned that rule, but the utilization of cell phones is a major Hutton. “You got a problem that could hurt requested the scaffolding. Baruch President Ned Regan resigned, and a problem according to those students who fre- someone, that’s what you do. You fix the prob- “Immediately we requested protection hoping lem and sort the rest out later. We don’t have an new President will be sought out for by a com- quent the computer lab. it would be resolved before the winter,” said answer for who will pay and how it will be mittee. “I think that cell phone use should be banned Kaufmann. “We had a study done by a compa- done,” she added. There will be an event to provide guidance for from the computer lab all the time because I’ve ny to do the analysis and see how we could pre- The manner in which the project will be fund- freshman at a date to be determined. There are been in the lab trying to study and some kid will vent this from happening again,” he said. ed is still too early to pinpoint, as Baruch is currently three open senator positions: two get a call and feel the need to talk loud,” said Kaufmann’s office also requested through unable to obtain money through DASNY or lower day senators and one upper evening sen- Rose. “It’s annoying.” CUNY’s central administration and DASNY, CUNY until the architect submits a design that ator. “The biggest complaint by students is the for an ice and snow study to be done. Kaufman meets final approval. Vice President’s Report usage of cell phones in the lab and library,” said said the recommendations came in too late to “At the end of this month there will be a meet- Vice President Mohammed Iqbal announced Downing. With a greater number of students in do anything this winter. He added that funding ing to discuss permanent solutions,” said that free law services will begin in a few weeks. the lab, there tends to be a greater amount of and budgets have to go through a certain Kaufman. The goal is to have a permanent Academic Affairs cell phone handling. process before money can be allocated for the structure in place before next winter in order to Upper Senator Kevin Baball announced that “I haven’t seen people get caught using their design and construction of a permanent struc- reduce disruption to the Baruch community. he is working to forge stronger student-faculty relations. He also announced that the Alumni cell,” said Amelio. “Still, cell phones do tend to ture. “So naturally we requested that the scaf- In the meantime, students and faculty will folding go up again,” said Kaufmann noting Association is reaching out to do more events annoy me when I’m working in the lab.” continue to maneuver around each other and that the snowy weather came earlier this year. with the Undergraduate Student Government. The rules and policies of the library are the metal poles until the weather is warm Many would like to see a better solution to the enough to remove the scaffolding. Finance enforced not only by Downing and the supervi- snow and ice problem. According to adminis- Lower Senator Liliana Chang is currently sors of the computer lab, but by the lab assis- accepting club budgets. tants as well. “We walk around, especially Appeals when the lab is at its full capacity,” explained New Schedule Changes To Lower Senator Victor law announced that he Chris Liguz, a lab assistant. is currently accepting budget appeals. Students who look at sexually explicit mate- Old Business rial pose another issue. “If a student is looking Be Based On Student Needs USG announced that students are now at pornography, we talk to them about it and students, whether or not students live at home, allowed to print their tuition bill from the finan- Continued from front explain that it is creating a hostile environ- and if the students would use dormitories cial aid office located in the Technology ment,” said Downing. time students have to spend on campus. should the school build them. He plans to Building, instead of the multi-purpose room. New Business “When a student is looking at it, a supervisor Changes would begin next semester. administer them every June. USG will be sponsoring a Valentine Day dat- is notified,” said Liguz. About six students have “Hopefully we’ll get more classes in the time- This is all part of a trend toward including the ing game, with Golden Key and Shop of Style. been kicked out of the lab because they were slots that students want to take them,” he said. student being more active in the decision-mak- Students are needed for the Senior Bash com- viewing pornography. If a student is caught While this survey only examined class times ing process. “Before this survey was taken,” mittee. The USG is sending out flyers to pro- twice, they must speak to a dean and explain and work hours, Murphy hopes to incorporate Murphy said, “we really didn’t know what they mote themselves to students. Iqbal asked for what happened. more subject matter. “We might expand it to wanted.” suggestions for a graduation commencement Other lab rules include no games, drinks, food gather more information,” he said. Future sur- “The students have changed,” he said, “and speaker. and students. Students are also not permitted in veys may include questions such as the biggest we probably didn’t change the way we should the lab without a proper Baruch ID. challenge facing Baruch students, what the have. We hope this will make the Baruch administration can to do improve services to College experience easier for the student.” By NOEMI TORRES 6 THE TICKER NEWS FEBRUARY 9, 2004 THE TICKER FEATURES FEBRUARY 9, 2004 7

Baruch Athletic Department Baruch Beauty Queen Combines Honors One Of Its Own Talent With Intelligence By ANGELICA ROZEWICZ military police officer. In July 1, 1965 Baruch and City College split By SANDRÓ LEMBERG On January 31, Baruch College saluted one of into two separate colleges, which meant that their very own success stories. The athletic Baruch had to start their own sports program. Walking through the halls of the Vertical department hosted “Burt Beagle Day,” in Beagle started as Assistant Basketball coach. Campus, one seldom sees a beautiful, smart, recognition of the accomplishments and contri- He then became Baruch’s first Sports talented, determined, motivated, and creative butions to the college made by Baruch College. Information Director in 1968. person, all in one. It is even more rare to see The ceremony was held after the annual Baruch In 1970 he went on to help start the Baseball someone who has won beauty pageants, per- Alumni basketball game. Program. Currently, he is an Associate Baseball forms with a rap group, and mixes it all up with The ceremony commenced with Dr. William Coach. After two years working at Baruch he a hectic academic schedule. Yet, there is one Eng, Athletic Director and Ray Rankis, worked for an accounting firm where he was Baruch student that fits all of those descrip- Assistant Athletic Director and Men’s employed for 13 years before starting his own tions. She is the reigning Miss Russian NY, and Basketball Coach, coming out onto center court firm. After retiring Beagle returned to his writ- Baruch senior, Elina Shvets. and inviting Beagle to join them. Eng spoke ing roots by writing for various Bronx newspa- Shvets, who emigrated from Dnepropetrovsk, first, reading and presenting a letter from the pers. He wrote about Division Two and Ukraine about 12 years ago, has always had the Mayor’s office of the City of New York to Division Three teams for the Basketball Times. desire and ability to perform. “Acting and per- Beagle. The letter was in recognition of Beagle holds the highest record for the most forming are my hobbies and things I enjoy Beagle’s honorable work for Baruch’s athletic consecutive collegiate basketball games doing,” said Shvets. “They will always be my teams. worked at. The current tally is 865 men’s bas- passion.” Rankis began by reading the inscriptions on a ketball games a number that dates back to Her passion certainly helped her out when she plaque that was presented to Beagle and January 10, 1969. He is also the official statis- entered the Miss Russian NY contest in thanked the latter for being of great assistance tician for CUNYAC basketball tournament. October 2003. Sponsored by the website to Rankis over the years. Beagle has been pres- Amazingly he has not missed a game since www.russianny.com, the contest featured com- ent at every basketball game working as a stat- 1970. Currently, Beagle is in his 30th year as petitions based on talent, speech, swimwear, istician since 1984, the same year Rankis began Sports Information Director for the Catholic evening gowns and interviews by the judges. working at Baruch. High School Athletic Association. In 1995 he Of the 27 semi-finalists, Shvets went on to the After receiving the plaque Beagle reminisced was inducted into the Hall of Fame. final round of nine and eventually won it all. As It is estimated that Beagle has worked over about the 37 years he spent working for Baruch. to why she chose to participate in the contest, 6,000 basketball, baseball, and football games. He talked about the many gymnasiums Baruch Shvets replied, “I enjoy challenges. I like to used before the new ARC facility was con- Some other distinguished awards that Beagle participate in contests which involve talent and Elina Shvets, Miss Russian NY poses in an structed. Beagle later admitted that he didn’t has received are the esteemed “Distinguished the performing arts.” evening gown at a pageant. (Photo/ Service” award and the first ever Ellis Bullock, think he would have seen it in his lifetime and Along with her September 2003 Miss Anna www.russianny.com) added that he is happy that the college now has Jr. Award for his service to CUNYAC. Gorgeous win, the Miss Russian NY crown has having more of a future in her area of study at its own sports facility. definitely helped Shvets springboard her Baruch. “I want to be a professional in the field “A statistics legend” in New York City already blossoming performing career. In addi- of accounting,” stated Shvets. “I want to learn College and high school basketball circles, tion to being part of a Russian comedy team as I go up the corporate ladder.” Beagle came to Baruch in 1951 when it was (which features other Baruch students) that Whatever career path Shvets will eventually still part of City College. He graduated with a competes in Club Heaven, Shvets also performs choose, she will look back at her time in Baruch B.B.A. in Accounting with a minor in Law. with Russian rappers Balplaya and Element, Beagle was also involved in many extracurric- as a very good and enjoyable one. While Shvets singing songs based on the famous Russian ular activities which included writing for The will be graduating this semester, she is proof poet Aleksandr Pushkin’s poetry. Ticker (he was the Sports Editor) and being part that one can walk through the halls of Baruch Performing is not the only occupation in her of the Accounting Society. After graduating in and see someone who can definitely be proud to life, however. As an accounting major and hav- call one of their own. And that would be your 1954 he spent two years in the U.S. Army as a Burt Beagle was honored for his contribu- tions. (Photo/ Baruch Sports Information) ing a high GPA, Shvets envisions herself as 2003 Miss Russian NY, Elina Shvets. Baruch Team Takes First Place in Pricewaterhouse Coopers X-Tax Competition By JOANNE WONG a role in their tax plan, teams had to do justice Team 3 were Fatemia Richardson and Professor nation for the nationals. to the statistical data of Panadrevia. It included Tony Tinker. Members from the winning X-Tax Much thanks is expressed to Baruch’s Media Last semester PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP tax revenue (individual, corporate, and proper- team were Samantha Afflick-Smith, Bibi Services Department (Steve Maxim, Jim (PwC), a global accounting firm, held their sec- ty), tax rates, expenditures (Defense Ministry, Halima Baksh, Alexandra Holysh, Latoya Russell, Stella Varveris), WPIX TV-WB11’s ond annual X-Tax competition at Baruch Internal Affairs Ministry, Specific McBride, and Joanne Wong. Accounting Department (Debbie Mack, Ray College. In the competition, teams of five stu- Appropriations, etc), unemployment rate, “X-Tax (Extreme Tax) was a challenging Stroder, Linda Tworkowski), Community dents majoring in accounting were given two median household income and age, education, competition for me. The hard part is that we Services Department (Carlos Austin), and weeks to introduce an original tax plan that and among other variables. had to prepare a proposal that can stimulate the Human Resources Department (Ms. Denise) would stimulate the economy of Panadrevia (a The teams had to present their tax plan by economy of Panadrevia…and to explain how it for contributing to the successful taping of the fictitious country). the end of the second week. On the presentation would bring the country out of the recession,” presentation. Also, acknowledgements to Dean Teams were assigned to two advisors, one day, team members arrived dressed in suits said McBride. Ronald Aaron and Professor Tony Tinker for from the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy with flashcards in their hands. Walking back “[The] experience was very challenging and help organizing and expediting the entire pro- and another from the PwC office in New York and forth, they rehearsed their speech in the rewarding. It was interesting being given the duction process. City. A two-week preparation period was need- hallways and exhibited much confidence. opportunity to work with a country’s economy X-Tax can provide a great experience for stu- ed to familiarize students with the competition Gathered in one room, teams waited to be and formulate a plan to stimulate it,” said dents who are interested in taxation and how it and to organize them into teams. called into a separate room and were then given Samantha Afflick-Smith. “The level of team- can effect the market. This competition recog- In the two weeks that followed, students 12 minutes to present their proposition. The work necessary to complete such an important nizes the integral role taxes can play in the eco- needed to comprehend a thick package of panel of judges consisted solely of non-adviso- project in a small span of time was wonderful nomic health of a State. It provides exposure Panadrevian tax codes and tax policies in order ry PwC members — Shari Belgrave, Hali to be a part of, to see what can be achieved with for students to see the direct relationship to formulate a sound proposal. One of the many Dubey (timekeeper), Stephen A. Johnson, and dedication and hard work.” between a government’s tax policies and its tax policies that generated much debate is dou- Gregg M. Sincoff. Advisors from both the Stan To be considered for the national competi- economy. ble taxation on profits earned by overseas- Ross Department of Accountancy and PwC tion, Team 3 had to record their presentation “I would recommend that those in the field of Panadrevian subsidiaries. were also in the room to show support for their and have it sent to the PwC corporate head- accounting or…[those]… interest[ed] in the For example, if Panadrevian subsidiaries are teams. quarters in Chicago within one week of their field [to] participate in the X-Tax competition,” located in places such as the Republic of By 5:30 that Friday afternoon, all 10 teams winning. PwC in Chicago will then select five said Afflict-Smith. “It is a great way to put into Belarus, the Republic of Croatia, or DSR of Sri finished presenting and the judges deliberated of the 30 tapes received from schools across the practice all that we are being taught at Baruch.” Lanka, it will pay taxes in accordance to the tax behind closed doors. After some time, students laws of that State. If the subsidiaries want to were invited back into the ‘make it or break it Club Scene transfer that income (net of taxes) to corporate room’ to hear the results. The judges said a few nections and opportunites for their career goals. (located in Panadrevia), that money will be words before announcing the winning team. In Club Caricom of Baruch College Like all ethnic clubs in Baruch, the name taxed, this time in accordance with the summary, it was a very competitive competi- When an individual thinks of clubs affiliated shouldn’t discourage any students looking to Panadrevian tax codes. Hence, profit is taxed tion. The most praiseworthy was the students’ with the Caribbean, parties are usually the first join. The club is open to everyone and is also twice and will thus discourage the transfer of effort and dedication to X-Tax. All of the pro- thing that comes to mind. In that same spirit, open to any suggestions. In fact, Club Caricom money to the home country. This was believed posals stood out in their own ways and were of Club Caricom, which has been in existence at is always looking for new members. to cause an overall economic decline. good quality. Baruch College for quite some time, tries to A party is in the works for the Spring 2004 As a countermeasure, the Queen of It all came down to two teams – Teams 3 and maintain that so called “tradition.” At the same semester, though it hasn’t been decided Panadrevia proposed the Repatriation Act that 10. After due diligence, the judges decided the time, it is strongly emphasizes that this is not whether the party will be located on or off cam- would allow a lower tax rate on the repatriation winning 2003 X-Tax team from Baruch the club’s main purpose. pus. To join or to just take a look, drop by VC of profits for a period of six months during College was Team 3. The winning team Club Caricom was created to form a commu- room 9-140 during club hours (Thursdays election years held every four to six years. In received $1,000 and a chance to represent nity for Carribean students attending Baruch to 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.). All are invited. addition to considering the proposed Baruch College at the National X-Tax make friends and to socialize with their fellow Repatriation Act and how it will or will not play Competition in Washington. The advisors for Carribean peers. Hopefully, by “networking” in -Colin Rivers this way Baruch students may gain better con- 8 THE TICKER EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 9, 2004

The “True” College Experience

Ned Regan, the President of Baruch College has stepped down. For Marcia Barran the students, who like to misdirect their shortcomings, they now need to go Editor-in-Chief blame someone else. The lights are gone from the atrium; now students [email protected] Sandró Lemberg need to be careful of where they are headed in more than one way. The Executive Editor* USG (Undergrauate Student Government) has begun holding meetings [email protected] Andy Ray Wong once again and now Baruch is being driven through a new semester. Advertising Manager The preceding events illustrate that one can never be sure of what’s to [email protected] Aaron Siegel follow, for even The Ticker was caught unaware with Ned Regan’s retire- News Editor ment after his three-and-a-half year tenure. [email protected] Andrae Freitas During Regan’s reign, there has been an increase in graduation rates, Features Editor* an improved learning environment, the beginning of new programs, [email protected] Zaneta Reid improved academic preparedness, the creation of the Center for Financial Op-Ed Editor Integrity, an increase in size of faculty and the opening of the Verical [email protected] Dimitrios Fragiskatos Campus. Arts Editor Yet, Regan has much to prove to students during his final 18 months [email protected] Adam Dayan in order to forge a lasting legacy that will be impactful upon the annals of Arts Editor* the history of Baruch College. [email protected] Phillip Gong Like the legendary Presidents that have come before him, Matthew Sports Editor Goldstein (1991-1998) and Joel Segall (1977-1990), each of Baruch’s pre- [email protected] Chi Ho Lee vious leaders took part in establishing the footprints for the College as it Webmaster is currently situated today. [email protected] Shanti Amalanathan Now, at a time of doubt, the constant threat of tuition hikes, financial Public Relations Manager aid cutbacks and additional fees, Regan must catch the proverbial [email protected] Christina Lee “Saddam Hussein” so as to be remembered, not for his political approach Business Manager to town hall meetings, where he weaseled around issues students were con- [email protected] cerned with that he did not have the answers to, but for something more. *Denotes acting Let us not forget, however, that Regan has left a lasting impression, TEAM TICKER Production as the President who rushed construction and had the Vertical Campus Marcia Barran, Sandró Lemberg, Andy Ray Wong, Dimitrios Fragiskatos, Aaron Siegel, Phillip Gong, Zaneta Reid, Andrae Freitas, Maria opened on August 27, 2001... and now we’re literally in the dark (remem- Konovalova, Carolyn Kingston, Christina Lee ber the missing atrium lights). Staff Sean Donovan, Howard Liu, Jana Schiowitz, Regan recently received a four percent raise, increasing his salary to Karah Woodward

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Established in 1932 THE TICKER OP-ED FEBRUARY 9, 2004 9 It’s the Most Wonderful How Simple Life Can Really Be DAN MARCHIONE Time Of the Year I am truly sorry to disappoint some of my someone who uses their Metrocard at the turn- JACOB PEPPER readers who were likely hoping for some deep stile instead of their Baruch ID and cannot social commentary on the Fox show “The understand why the guard refuses to let them in As spring quickly approaches, we the stu- delivered? Simple Life,” but outside of my appreciate for to the school. If you do happen to make it all dents of Baruch College have been plunged The truth is, the elections at Baruch are a Paris Hilton’s home video talents, I have no the way to class without deciding to try some into yet another exciting spring semester. Why great way to become intertwined into the limit- real opinion on the show. No, this article is new ‘Matrix moves’ on a random person on the exciting you ask? Well just wait a few days ed body of students that actually get to work more directly linked to the idea of a simpler street, I do not even need to tell you about the until the end of February when the flurry of with administrators and make informed, edu- life, an idea foreign to the citizens of New York agonies that await you in the classroom. students running for political power slowly cated decisions. But on the other hand, many of City. Now if all this excitement sounds like your expose their claws. It will not be long at all the things promised to us the students before Take a step back and look at the utter disar- kind of day, then more power to you; I hope until you see people gracing the hallways the election are quickly forgotten once offices ray that comes along with living in “The City.” you enjoy all the stressors that will continue to From the moment your alarm rings in the plague your life. But, if you seek a simpler life promising to make the school a better place for are won. I am sure that I am not the only stu- morning, the day is non-stop chaos. You rush allow yourself to indulge in a story. This win- you. What they desire from you is simple, and dent at Baruch that wonders what our student to shower, brush, and shave. Then you have ter break afforded me the opportunity to travel essentially free, just a mere vote to secure their government achieved that they promised to us the opportunity to enjoy the most important up north. I drove past Albany to the place in office. But what do we as the students almost a year ago. Blame it on the citywide meal of anybody’s day, breakfast. This usually Adirondack Mountains. The experience was of this institution really gain? That my dear debt or simply not having enough money and consists of a coffee and muffin from the guy in simply immeasurable. Seeing life at a slower reader is the essential question. manpower to provide what was promised. the cart at the corner of 25th St. and Lexington degree opened my eyes to the hectic and stress- Depending on whom you ask, their views of Whatever it may be, the second and final Ave. on your way to class because you will ful existence that comes from living my entire the elections at Baruch will vary tremendously. semester of this school year has arrived and never have enough time to stop and enjoy a life in New York City. My daily encounters Most do not care about the elections, having to still no results. “complete breakfast” (cereal, juice, toast, and with drivers who received their licenses from deal with the stresses and norms of daily life. Now forgive me, if I am unaware of what our milk). After ruining your digestion process by Cracker Jack boxes were gone because there Others will not even be aware that Baruch has current student government has truly done for nearly swallowing your breakfast whole, the were nearly no cars on the roads. People held student government actions, thus surfacing the the average Baruch student. If I am mistaken, I commotion of the day continues. doors for one another and started conversations question of “We have a student government?” would love to be corrected and ultimately If you happen to be lucky (or unlucky with strangers for no apparent reason (although But then, there are those important few, the enlightened on what our triumphant USG has depending on who you ask) enough to be a full- I have been told it is because they are being deciding factor of who wins or loses that not done for us. But until then, I will deliver my time student, do not think you are immune to friendly). It is a life that, if you pardon a refer- only know of the elections, but follow them opening words again. In the upcoming weeks the pandemonium that accompanies living in ence to the holy trilogy, is in a galaxy far, far this vast metropolis. Dealing with the best and away. This was a place where you did not get closely. These are the students that the aspiring of the school year, just wait to see what faces the brightest while traveling to school is likely cursed out if you took too long to make a right political leaders of tomorrow seek out and surface and what promises will be made to us, to set your day off on the wrong path from the turn down a road. A place where nobody bombard with their promises and hopes for a the students at Baruch again. You will not be moment you leave the house (Tune in to further would give you the middle finger for actually better Baruch. But do these promises really get disappointed, let the race begin! Ticker articles on that topic). So if you do slowing down at a yellow light. In summary, it make it to school on time (and knowing the is a place opposite of everything we find as MTA subways, you likely will not!) and with- routine here in New York City. Cruelty Can Be Cured out incident from some underground city I invite all of you take a similar trip one day, FARAH AKBAR dweller who randomly decides your hair is a soon. We are all being encompassed by the tissue and proceeds to clean the deepest reach- attitude you must display, proudly, here in “The As the holy Quran says: “It is not their meat Treatment of Animals (PETA), cattle were es of his nose with it, consider your morning City.” We have become so devoid of human nor their blood that reaches Allah, it is your found to be beaten and pushed onto over- commute a success. However, the fun of the emotion that if our taxi hit someone crossing piety that reaches him.” Most Muslims may be crowded trucks. During auction to the slaugh- day has just begun. Now you must maneuver the street we would be angry that the person unaware as to how animals are treated before terhouse, animals were forced to march hun- through the maze that has been set up at the interrupted our commute. So take some time, a and during the actual slaughter. Before dreds of kilometers and those that collapsed entrance to Baruch as an obstacle course to test weekend at the least, and get away from the Muslims decide to give a donation of meat for from exhaustion had chili peppers, tobacco or your problem solving skills before even enter- city. Enjoy rural America for a while and real- Eid ul Azha, they must understand where salt rubbed into their eyes to make them get up. ing the building. After successfully conquering ize that having human emotions and basic exactly their money may be going and be aware How can Muslims accept such cruel treatment this maze, you will inevitably be caught behind decency is not a bad thing. of the horrors that animals are forced to endure, of the animals when Islamic law strictly which are in strict violation of the teachings of requires that animals must be treated in the Islam. most humane way? The Prophet Mohammed’s Redefining Beauty: In Saudi Arabia, where Muslims perform the love for animals is well documented and he Hajj, a mass slaughter of animals takes place. stressed not to give undue pain and suffering. Australia is one of the main suppliers of sheep The following hadith illustrates this: “When a A Black Man’s Perspective to Saudi Arabia, which buys about 38 percent camel saw the Prophet, it wept tenderly and KALIMAH PRIFORCE of Australia’s sheep and livestock. New produced yearning sounds and its eyes flowed. After reading a recent article titled, “Dating: American mainstream culture. That was my Zealand is another major supplier of livestock The Prophet came to it and wiped the temple of AWoman’s Perspective,” I was inspired to to the Middle East. Animals coming from its head. So it kept silent. He then said, immaturity, but when I went abroad to a for- these countries are shipped in overcrowded “Whose camel is this?” A young man from the write about my own experience as an African- eign country, that changed, and I hope it lasts. conditions on ships where animals regularly die Ansar came and said, “This is mine, Apostle of American male finding love while on a study I met a French girl. At first, I didn’t see her from disease and heat exhaustion. Allah.” He said, “Don’t you fear Allah about abroad. as more than just a friend, but after a few short Those animals that do survive the journey this beast which Allah has given in your pos- Raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, I weeks, we would make each other laugh, think, have their throats slit in the “halal” manner. session? He has complained to me that you grew up with little interaction with other cul- and smile. She didn’t wear heels or look like a This method, which involves cutting the ani- keep him hungry and load him heavily which tures other than Blacks and Latinos. I’m very music video girl. Most importantly, she mal’s throat in a single cut with a sharp knife fatigues him.” (Abu Dawud 2543 Abdullah bin proud of my upbringing, because it helped believed in me and in my convictions. In the was, without a doubt, probably the most Jafar). A hadith by Muslim states that, “When forge my identity by knowing who invented the past, women I dated tended to like whatever humane way of slaughtering animals in the you must kill a living being, do it the proper traffic light, or the first Black republic of the side of me they preferred, and not the whole Prophet’s time. However, with modern tech- way – when you slaughter an animal use the new world. I grew up with Malcolm X speech- me. She did, and the night before I left, we nology, there are ways of further relieving the best method and sharpen the knife so as to es, Dr. King’s letter from Birmingham Jail, and spent the night together. It just happened. No animal’s suffering without interfering with cause as little pain as possible.” However, the Tupac’s “Shed So Many Tears.” But I also lis- lit candles, no Luther Vandross, just the com- zabiha. In a hadith, the Prophet Mohammed animals in the Indian slaughterhouse were not ten to Andrea Bocelli, wear Mexican jewelry, pany of two friends. (pbuh) said: “If you must kill, kill without tor- even given the “luxury” of being killed with a and can tell you just about every creation story So what does that make me? Happy. Now ture.” According to the late B.A. Hafiz al- sharp knife. The investigation revealed that from around the world. I am distinct, but I it doesn’t mean that I will start dating girls out- Masri, who was the Imam of the Shah Jehan small knives were used, and the animals often know where I come from. No authenticity side my ethnicity from now on, because not all mosque in the United Kingdom, the use of took minutes to die. The animals were also issues here. girls within a given ethnicity or nationality are stunners, or captive bolt pistols, which make killed in full view of other animals, which is So when it came to dating, I got my first the same. What it means is that I learned to the animal unconscious before slaughter, do not strictly forbidden in Islam. lessons from Chauncey Street, and in the hall- open my eyes more and to put away any con- violate Islamic law. According to him, animals Much cruelty to animals exists in the United ways of District 16 schools. I only knew Black cept of what love should look like and that it do not have to be conscious for Islamic slaugh- States as well, as there is no regulation for the women, but then something happened as I got doesn’t have to be just one particular physical ter. When we have the availability of such care and farming of “halal” livestock except in older. Being with your average sister wasn’t type, or in the most likeliest of places or peo- technologies that can reduce suffering, the state of Illinois. Animals in today’s “facto- good enough for me. Like many guys, I want- ple. Two people with good hearts, no matter Muslims must ask if the current interpretations ry farms” are regularly fed by-products of other ed a dime-piece, a girl so fine that it didn’t mat- how they look, are good for each other. of laws pertaining to slaughter are really keep- farm animals. And according to an article in ter to me that she never picked up a book, or By the way, Garrett A. Morgan invented the ing in the spirit of the Prophet’s words. HalalPak, owners of halal slaughterhouses pur- cared about anyone other than herself. I want- first traffic light, and under Toussaint Many Muslims who live in the United States chase animals from auctions and may have no ed the girl on that BET or MTV music video, L’Ouverture, Haiti became the first black or in Western countries give money for zabiha idea how the animal was cared for and what it and ignored girls who didn’t live up to that republic of the new world. donations to other countries, such as Pakistan was fed. It is estimated that 75 percent of cat- physical standard that is so much a part of our or India. However, the widespread slaughter of tle feed is supplemented with feet parts, animals has become big business, where profit intestines, blood, feathers and undeveloped has become the driving factor and the care and eggs. Cattle are allowed to be fed chicken and Go Ahead, Tell The Ticker How You Really Feel. well being of the animals is often ignored. In vice versa. The most commonly fed by-prod- India, for example, animals that are sold as uct is pork bone meal. And it is through animal “halal” meat are treated in the cruelest ways. In cannibalism that “mad cow” disease devel- [email protected] an investigation by the People for the Ethical oped.

The opinions expressed on the Op-Ed pages are those of the individual writers, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of The Ticker editorial staff. The Ticker accepts only typewritten and signed opinion pieces of no more than 750 words from Baruch College students. Publication of Op-Ed articles is contingent upon an editorial board vote. Letters must be no more that 350 words, typewritten and signed. Unsigned letters will not be published. However, when appropriate, names will be withheld upon request. Writers should provide day and evening telephone numbers. All submissions are subject to editing for space and clarity. Address all opinion pieces and letters to the Op-Eds editor. 10 THE TICKER OP-ED FEBRUARY 9, 2004 THE TICKER OP-ED FEBRUARY 9, 2004 11 To Party or Study: The The Future is in Your Hands GREG HAGARTY Quintissential College Question Almost 20 years ago I was an accounting stu- had mommy and daddy pay for college. When EMILY HERNANDEZ dent at Baruch. While studying I was also they came “home” and were unemployed for working 20 hours a week at a local bank. 10 months I had money and a great job at a Sometimes I am faced with tough life deci- fessors that start every sentence with “right Because of Baruch’s numerous scheduling large accounting firm. sions: Should I party or study? Should I do my after WWII”? or that constantly say “just fol- problems and the lack of classes, graduating in In my freshman year there was a student club Calculus homework or sleep a little more? low the book” (I mean, if I just have to follow four years “back then” was an event equivalent funded by Baruch called “The Blarney Stone Should I study for my midterm or pass by the the book, then why the hell am I paying to to climbing Mount Everest. Somehow I man- Club.” Basically we took the student activity cafeteria and eat something, although I’m not come to this class in the first place?) I refuse to aged to study my tail off and with a fair amount fee allotted to us and on Thursday during club even hungry? believe that this is it!! of luck and began my career after only four hours went to our “meeting” at the Blarney I am proud to say that this semester I have So I asked myself the other day: Is this real- years here. Stone bar located on 23rd St. Needless to say almost always done the right thing: Study. But ly worth it? Are we all (students that study Baruch is a commuter college that allows our funds did not last very long and upon learn- as I sit in the fifth floor of the library next to hard) not going to maybe wake up one day with many immigrants and first generation students ing of the nature of the expenses, Baruch out- Mr. Nerd and Ms. I-know-it-all, I sometimes a lot of money, but realizing that the years we to obtain a great education at a cost that we can lawed our club. Partying during those days was see my supposed college-crazy-party-years could have partied, socialized and just be free afford. Most of us also have to work to pay for mostly with other friends from home or work, waving at me saying “Bye, sucker.” and wild were interrupted by 45 midterms, 40 living expenses. This does not give us much not with Baruch students. These are supposed to be the best years of our finals, 20 presentations, 10 projects and endless time for partying or for nursing the after-effects Baruch students have the reputation as hard life so why the hell are we not getting drunk papers? of wild nights. My many friends who treasure workers, hustlers and people who will lean into every weekend. Why? Answer me! Why do I At the same time, we all know the other their memories of college years lived away at the strong winds to get what they want. We go to study Saturday nights to the library and extreme. We all know at least one of those college in campus dorms and either took out know how to party, but we know when to party. only to find out that there are actually other stu- types of students that come to you every massive loans which took 10 years to pay off or We work hard and play just as hard. dents there? Studying, in the library! SATUR- Monday with a partying story from the week- DAY NIGHTS!! end before. The type that has only gotten an 89 To top it off, the other day this 50-something- in a exam when he managed to cheat off some- Patriots, Panthers, and a Chest year-old man commented to me that the best one and that always aims for the ultimate goal years of his life were college years. And I of a C+. We all know this is not the best way stared at him confused, thinking, “Really? You to go through college, but maybe it is close to Full of Surprises? are kidding me, right?” You mean to tell me it. that this is it? Are these supposed to be the best Finally, I want to say that I’m probably exag- ADAM DAYAN moments of my life, these? gerating a little, I mean, I do have fun here and On February 1, 2004, Houston, Texas played ship is old enough to be the mother of the male. The moments that I spend in the library being there, but the point I was trying to establish is host to the ultimate of contests. After 17 weeks So there were Jessica Simpson, Kid Rock, Puff annoyed at disrespectful students that don’t “I refuse to believe this is it.” And if so, if of gritty and relentless trials and tribulations, Daddy, Justin Timberlake, and Janet Jackson know how to shut up in a LIBRARY and have these are the best years of our lives, please the New England Patriots and the Carolina on what seemed to be a team of solid perform- the audacity to get mad when I tell them to be allow me to say: life sucks! I wonder if there Panthers emerged as the National Football ers/entertainers. Unfortunately, the musical quiet. (I guess I’m the one that doesn’t know are other Baruchians concerned about this mat- League’s premier contenders. The Super Bowl, selections were old and played out, the chem- what a Library is for)? ter or if I’m just thinking too much into it. So perhaps the most popular championship in all istry between the performers was more obvi- So this is really it? The 15 minutes of wait- please write back to The Ticker with your com- of sports, awaited them. The Patriots were no ously absent than a truant on the day of a test, ing for an elevator? And the extra 15 minutes ments or thoughts. strangers as they had come and conquered two and it all spelled disaster. (when I’m finally in) waiting for the doors to If you don’t have time during the day, just years earlier; though the Panthers had not been Just like the storyline in Gigli, it gets worse! shut off because other students consistently write the article in class because everything is blessed with the same fortune, they were far Justin Timberlake sings about wanting to “have keep coming in right when it’s about to close? in the book anyways. Really, it is. from feeling out of place, as they could practi- you naked by the end of this song” and then, The two hours of listening to 70-year-old pro- cally taste the title. get this, Janet’s right boob accidentally pops *This Op-Ed has been reprinted from the December 8, 2003 issue. The first half was slow and vapid and the out to say hello. Imagine the coincidence! score of 0-0 abided for way too long. Football Justin claims that it was not planned, Janet fans all around the world were braced to see asserts that something was planned but her lin- Why Not Party and Study? some excitement, some toughness, some feroc- gerie malfunctioned, and everyone else can ity. It seemed that each team was suffering better than guess the truth. The bottom line: SUMITA JEREMY from an acute case of Alzheimer’s -- neither CBS is in deep dung because breasts are not for Let me begin by answering the question, Monday to my friends about all the partying I one of them able to remember where the end the kiddies and are not welcome on network which brought about your deep concern: “NO! did over the weekend, but you’ll also hear me zone was. After a series of unsuccessful hud- television. this isn’t it!” I am quite sure you, along with boast of that 97 percent on my Statistics test or dles, unexecuted plays, missed field goals, and A fiasco it was, but a boon at the same time many others are familiar with the phrase: “Life that 92 percent on my Philosophy exam. My utter sloppiness, sighs of frustration and dis- in the Super Bowl scope of things. With expo- is what you make it,” and personally, I believe secret (which should really be no secret at all gust echoed globally. The sighs were heard sure of a little more than Janet’s cleavage, the that’s all you really need to know. That 50- for any college student who believes in bal- and, after a 27-minute interval that felt like an up-till-now, stiff-as-a-board, lifeless male ath- something-year-old man you referred to who ance) is having a limit. I would never party all eternity, the teams were resuscitated. New letes were suddenly injected with life and were said that the best years of his life were in col- weekend and jeopardize my study time for my England made the first score, Carolina fol- able to deliver the energy that the fans were on lege, I am almost certain that those were his classes. However, I will not run myself up a lowed suit, and at the conclusion of the half the their knees praying for. There was an intensity best years because he made them that way. wall trying to finish writing a 1,000 word paper score was 14-10 in favor of New England – not in the air. A tension on the field. A passion in My best years, so far, have been in high and study for two exams the following week too shabby but far from top-notch. the huddle. It took 15 game-time minutes for school, and presently, Baruch is opening doors, without releasing some tension at a club or The first half was history and halftime was up the players to forget about Janet and focus on opportunities and experiences far more intrigu- party downtown. It’s all about knowing where next. Inane commercials grabbed the spotlight, the game, but with the welcoming of the fourth ing and stimulating than high school. So, in the to draw the line. spectators and viewers alike took the necessary quarter came the end of a drought and another next two years I am sure I’ll be at my job sit- So, yes I think you are exaggerating to an bathroom breaks, and all prepared to rush back touchdown for the Pats. Then Carolina started ting reminiscing on the best years of my life - extent. Baruch College offers many opportuni- to catch the collection of trash and the hodge- to dominate. Then New England. Then it was in college! You shouldn’t think that “this is it” ties and avenues for recreation, but the rest is podge of crudeness that MTV was about to all Carolina again. And finally Adam Viniatieri, when you still have so much left to learn and left to you. How will you take advantage of it? boast for its sister company, the family-orient- on behalf of the Pats, split the uprights with a experience. You shouldn’t question why you Additionally, I beg you to re-evaluate the situ- ed CBS. 41-yard field goal to bring home the trophy to are at the library studying on a Saturday night. ation, think about what you’re saying and come The roster included one curiously uninvolved New England. For the second time in three surprisingly, with many other Baruch students to the realization that this is most certainly Newlywed, a blond-haired disheveled Detroit years, Viniatieri was the heralded hero and the because you along with them have certain pri- NOT “it.” There is too much out there to rapper who has probably donated his riches to Patriots could go home happy. orities. Whether you are aware of it or not, the believe such a thing. And if you do have goals Hanes for a wardrobe exclusively devoted to An exciting game. An exciting night. Same reason for that is because you have a choice - and ambitions you should know better than to wife beaters, P who used to be your daddy but time next year. to fail or pass, to achieve or not to achieve, to even consider believing that “this is it.” now prefers for you to think of him as your excel or to be just average. The bottom line is With every experience you have and every diddy, and a tandem that makes your skin crawl that the choice is always yours to make. thing you do, try to make it the best time and when you think that the female in the relation- As for partying or studying, that’s also your experience of your life, so you’ll never have to choice. Personally, I am one to tell a story on think “THIS IS IT!” ASK ADAM Has been put on hold, but isn’t dead. Got something to say? Please send your advice and Valentine’s Day Send your submissions to: related inquiries to: [email protected] [email protected]

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THE MOST DYNAMIC STUDENT ORGANIZATION IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW RECRUITS. STOP BY ROOM 3-290 IN THE VERTICAL CAMPUS, WE’RE THERE EVERYDAY BEING DYNAMIC. THE TICKER OP-ED FEBRUARY 9, 2004 13 14 THE TICKER OP-ED FEBRUARY 9, 2004 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 9, 2004 15

Incubus: Music, Power, Politics and Megalomania By SEAN DONOVAN it.” Indeed. The naïve “Made For TV Movie” crawls along It’s a common grumble among Incubus fans amidst Boyd’s affected croon and a bottom- that their beloved Calabasas, California five- dwelling sludge of distorted riffs. “I heard a piece is incorrectly labeled as a nu-metal band. voice from on high,” he intones, “it said: Quit Truth be told, they have every right to be upset. blowing each other up.” While the dad-hatin’ misogynists of nu-metal “Talk Shows On Mute” is Incubus-by-num- ascended to multi-platinum glory at the turn of bers, with lyrics that vaguely deal with televi- the century, Incubus achieved success with a sion and its potential for propaganda. trio of mellow and optimistic singles. “Drive,” “Southern Girl” sounds like the Red Hot Chili the band’s inescapable acoustic slow jam from Peppers at their most mellow. A swirl of elec- 2000, was sunnier than the Limp Bizkit and tronic blips and a promising guitar riff kick off StainD tracks with which it dominated the air- “Pistola,” but the song eventually crumbles into waves. And the band’s experimentations with a repetitive mess of hollered lyrics and self- time changes and a wide range of styles further indulgent jamming. “Here In My Room” is a serve to distinguish them from the backwards stylish piano ballad that teasingly builds and cap, rock-rap pack. builds, but never goes anywhere. Quibbles about classification aside, Incubus Longtime fans have plenty to enjoy on A have returned with their fifth album, ACrow Crow Left Of The Murder, of course, because Left Of The Murder (Epic Records). Like the (apart from the hazily political lyrics) Incubus two successful releases preceding it, Crow fea- have strayed little from their older records. tures tight, interchanging rhythm patterns and There’s a bit more bite and rage on this album than on 2001’s Morning View, but this is essen- impressive guitar lines that almost mask the Incubus (from L to R) is Mike Einziger, Chris Kilmore, Brandon Boyd, Dirk Lance and Jose pseudo-intellectual lyrics and the strained, Pasillas. (Photo/ www.incunet.net) tially the same Incubus you knew in high school. The musicianship is top-notch, and the uninteresting melodies. For all of their techni- the verses to explosive power chords in the No longer content to write stoner anthems band’s knack for shuffling between rhythms cal prowess, Incubus are simply incapable of chorus. Zach de la Rocha’s lyrics were never about outer space and UFO’s, Incubus continue and styles is stellar. But beyond the first single, writing substantial, lasting songs. this heavy handed, however. “If I met you in a their simplistic social commentary throughout nothing here is particularly memorable; noth- MTV and modern rock radio were abuzz with scissor fight/ I’d cut off your both wings on much of Crow. The steady funk-rock groove ing really connects. the album’s leadoff single, “Megalomaniac,” principle alone,” threatens frontman Brandon and murky guitar riffs of “Agoraphobia” is Closer to progressive rock than nu-metal, A throughout January. The track is basically Rage Boyd in a cloudy tirade against President Bush. quintessential Incubus, but the lyrics speak of Crow Left of the Murder is a tricky album to Against The Machine lite. The politically- Incubus is keenly aware of how cool it is to be wartime anxiety and paranoia. Boyd offers the classify, but an even trickier one to love. charged chorus is barked rather than sung, and a Dubya-bashing rock band in this election year listener a trite slice of reassurance, however, the guitars shift from light arpeggio touches in and, by golly, they want in. when he proclaims: “fate is what we make of

Shaolin Soccer Gets A Penalty Kick Expressions By DIMITRIOS FRAGISKATOS release. You can probably pick up the DVD in Feeling Good many places, especially Chinatown and Manhua Title: Shaolin Soccer Book 1(of 2) Flushing. Sun shines through and I know I am blessed, Genre: Comedy/ Action As the movie was released ComicsOne had I pop out of bed feeling refreshed. Movie Adaption: Andy Seto brought the graphic novelization of this story to The scent of pancakes tickles my nose, Rated: 13+ our shores. ComicOne is one of ( if not the) sole I skip to the kitchen, no need for clothes. Manga Distributor: ComicsOne provider of Chinese action comics (manhua). My beautiful friends are cooking for me, Movie adaptations are common in America I do the shopping so they cook you see. What is the best way to to spread the message especially, when it comes to super-hero flicks The fabulous results teamwork can bring, that is Shaolin Kung-Fu? Such is the dilemma like Spider-man, Batman, X-Men etc. Even At this very moment I feel like a king. that has plagued the protagonist Brother Sing, though legitimate comic book creators consult who has affectionately come to be known as the the producers of films, adaptations never really By Stuart Goodman “Garbage Man.” For a few months he’s been get any particular attention. “Shaolin Soccer” wandering the streets of Hong Kong looking has the work of Andy Seto who has worked on Untitled for a job that will help him use the only talent “The Story of Tao” and the artistically amazing he has effectively. Suddenly, the idea literally light show that is “Saint Legend.” The Art of perfection hits him. Andy Seto’s art style brings a different light Is something I’ll never achieve “Shaolin Soccer” was a pop culture phenom- to “Shaolin Soccer.” Added to the cool action No matter what I do enom that was supposed to arrive in America scenes are crazy colors and energy effects that No matter what I say albeit many years later. The movie used effects comes from a person’s chi when it is illustrated. Will not change the fact I’ll never be perfect comparable to The Matrix, many years before The ultra kick that the main character makes is Nor does it change the fact I don’t want to be the first of the trilogy even came out. The per- joined by the effects of a fireball shaped like a perfect formance of Stephen Chow is wacky and hilar- tiger. Obviousy, the frozen and slowed down We all have our flaws ious. action produced in the movie can’t be drawn That’s what makes us to be who we are Many have missed the chance to experience like that since panels are not animated. Seto You see what you want to see the film in theaters because of its limited rectifies this with the amazing colors and ener- You believe what you want to believe gy lines. You hear what you want to hear Andy Seto’s art skills sheds new light on the It may be the truth The story presented in the first volume has print version of “Shaolin Soccer.” (Photo/ the 5th Bother, Brother Sing, looking for his www. google.com) It may not be the truth fellow Shaolin disciples. Each of them has a It’s for you to decide unique Kung-Fu style, such as the sticky hands because, as in “Story of Tao” they don’t seem to Excape Perception technique or the iron skull. The disciples all be appropriate at all. Embrace Reality have lives and jobs that are somewhat humiliat- The comic book has gorgeous artwork, which Is what we all want ing (e.g. scrubbing toilets). Instead of changing is true to Seto’s form but some panels and sec- Unfortunately it will never happen that way the world with their teachings they let the world tions aren’t very clear. If you’ve seen the In the end change them. movie, it’s easier to understand what’s going on I can only be the best version of me Seto’s storytelling stays true to the movie but if you think back and remember. This is what and you are the best you can be loses much in the process. He captures every the adapatation is: a clever way to remind you That’s how it should have been all along scene and line perfectly, but neglects Stephen of the movie. For people who haven’t seen the Chow as well as the general emotion and added movie, they will experience the tale of a hope- By Alice Wong goofiness that comes from the performance of ful young man who is trying to fulfill his mas- living actors. Consequently, it’s easier to read ter’s desire. For those that don’t read, you can Bentley’s this as a more serious tale than it actually is. look at the pretty colors. The jokes are there but instead of being pre- ...A hip hop bounce sented in a laugh-out-loud funny manner, they For a review of Andy Seto’s works including Around the room all night come off as how-about-that funny. One scene Story of Tao go to The Ticker website at Long, curves glide between the two has the main character negotiating with a pork www.theticker.org and type in the keywords Bodies, dripping with sweat bun saleswoman. He wants to trade his dirty, “Andy Seto.” Beads, of jewels run down her worn out, two dollar sneakers for two buns. In Neck, stretching out to find her lover the movie it was funny, but in the comic one Manga: Boy, looking so crisp in Armani couldn’t help but feel bad for the poor bum. Exchange, each other’s numbers Seto also integrates goofy exaggerated expres- Story: C- Tonight, at the Bentley’s they’ll hip hop... Shaolin Soccer which came out on limited sions in his stories. They don’t really save the Artwork: A- release in theaters is now available on DVD. story, even if they are displayed appropriately, By Anna Sklyarsky (Photo/ www.google.com) 16 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 9, 2004 18 THE TICKER SPORTS FEBRUARY 9, 2004

For almost 100 years, students have come to us from diverse origins, not just to excel, but to achieve their dreams. They have always been, and still are, the embodiment of ambition, determination, and persever- ance. With those high ideals they’ve met the challenges of our demanding, first-class faculty and helped Baruch become the well-regarded college it is today. It’s never easy. But our students have always had the drive and dedication to get where they want to go. They are the living proof of what we believe: the American Dream still works.

This ad is part of the Baruch College image campaign created by the agency Della Femina Rothschild Jeary and Partners. The ad, which debuted in December 2003 in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, will appear regularly in these and other major New York metropolitan area publications during the coming year, including the Daily News, Newsday, the New York Observer, and Amsterdam News. A Spanish-language version will appear in El Diario, Hoy, and Noticias del Mundo. THE TICKER SPORTS FEBRUARY 9, 2004 17 Bearcats Out-Run Yeshiva in Rout Baruch Men’s Swimming By AARON SIEGEL Bearcats for a total of three minutes to begin Triumphs over York at Home the game before a disgusted Coach DiNardo called a time out with Yeshiva up 8-7 with Run and gun basketball can be quite enter- By HOWARD LIU senior Joel Abreu has been making an impact 17:08 remaining. taining. Yet, the thrill of a coast-to-coast offen- since the winter break and adding depth to the sive juggernaut, with the addition of 54 com- Yet, the remaining 37 minutes belonged to Battling a total of eleven events, the Baruch team. His boost for the Bearcats can be seen in bined turnovers, makes for a sloppy game. Baruch. Following the run, the Bearcats reeled Bearcats swam to first place in eight events, his strong first place finish in the 200M indi- Yet, the Baruch Bearcats (8-8 CUNYAC 5-3 off two runs of their own (14-2 and 12-2 ) led defeating the York Cardinals 115-68. In the vidual medley (2:43.64). Smooth in all four CUNYAC) were able to out-run and out-gun by Marrero and Ramirez to close out the first first 200M Medley Relay race, sophomore strokes, Abreu’s butterfly, back, breast and the Yeshiva University Lady Maccabees (8-4 3- half with a 33-17 lead and the game decided. Gregory Feldman, freshman Mark Lan, senior freestyle in the IM was together over twenty 0 HVAC) in the first half for a 51-34 win (in a Baruch opened up the second half with an 11- Howard Liu and freshman Eugene Leychenko seconds ahead of York’s second and third place game that was decided at half time). 2 run to reach their largest advantage of the swam past the Cardinals to lead the Bearcats finishes. Led by a pair of former Francis Lewis High game at 25 with 13:30 minutes remaining. 11-4. Baruch never gave up the lead and con- In the 100M breaststroke, Ertamay (1:17.99) School Patriots, forward Jessenia Marrero (26 Yeshiva closed the game on a 15-7 run of their tinued to build on it as senior Marc Daft domi- and Leychenko (1:26.03) finished one and two. points, 9 rebounds) and guard Diane Ramirez own, but the game was well out of reach by nated the 1000M freestyle winning by well Sophomore Daniel Slodynsky also competed in (11 points, 10 steals, 8 rebounds) out-scored then. For both teams, the second half was a over three minutes. Second place was contest- the event for Baruch. the slower Yeshiva team that was unable to poor one from the field as both teams, Yeshiva ed heatedly between Feldman and the The Cardinals had first place finishes in the convert in transition. and Baruch, shot 21 percent. Cardinals’ Fuming Huang. Feldman stayed 100M backstroke and the 500M freestyle, but “I got the ball in the right place,” said Yeshiva benefited from a large turnout that with Huang all forty laps of the race, but had to these were not enough to threaten the Bearcats. Marrero. “We came out on the run and we made their way down from their midtown cam- settle for third place coming in just over three In the final event, Abreu, Cheung, Daft and were faster than them [Yeshiva].” pus. On the offensive glass, Baruch out- seconds behind Huang. Ertamay earned first place in the 200M “[Diane] Ramirez played well and [Jessenia] rebounded Yeshiva (28-18) making for many In the next event Liu and Lan tried to out- freestyle relay in 2:05.91, over forty seconds more shot opportunities, which made the dif- swim York’s Burt Antoine with Lan staying ahead of the Cardinals. ference in the game. head to head with Antoine and Liu trying to During the winter break, the men’s swim “I got the ball in the right This was the second game that center Ally catch up in the final lap. However, after fol- team defeated the Brooklyn Bridges, but lost to Statimiades was ineligible to play. lowing the Cardinal to the wall, by mere touch- the Lehman Lightning. With the win over York, place,” said Marrero. “The team defiantly misses Ally es, both Bearcats had to concede the 200M Baruch’s men’s swim team improved its con- [Stantamiades],” attributed Ramirez to the “We came out on the run freestyle to York. ference record to 2-2 going into the CUNYAC Bearcats. “But everyone pulled through for Later Lan took first place in the 100M but- Swimming and Diving Championship at us.” and we were faster than terfly (1:19.37) with a commanding lead. Liu Lehman College. The women’s team is going “We are complimented offensively without took second. into the Championship with a 3-3 conference them [Yeshiva].” her [Stantamiades],” said Coach DiNardo. As one of the Bearcats’ fastest, senior Emrah record. “Last year’s team was more mature than this Ertamay easily sprinted to first place in the February 6th was the diving portion and Marrero stepped up her offense,” said Bearcats’ year’s. This team has not been able to put a 50M freestyle in a time of just over twenty-six February 7th was the swimming portion of the Coach Bob DiNardo. “[Cathy] Gonzalez (11 team away yet,” he said, noting Baruch’s more seconds. Sophomore Henry Cheung followed 2004 Championship. Also, on Monday rebounds) and [Christine] Klusko (9 rebounds) dominating 64-33 victory over Yeshiva last in second place (29.58) and senior Nigel Leung February 9, both the men’s and women’s swim came up big for us.” season. took fourth. teams will host NJIT and Montclair State at “We cut down on turnovers and took care of Yet, Yeshiva was put away early and any lead A new addition to the roster this semester, 5PM at the B-3 level pool. the ball, making the most of possessions.” was insurmountable. Yeshiva was led by guard Shayna Greenwald (12 points) and center Debbie Ginsberg (eight Upcoming Baruch Bearcats Sports Schedule points). The Maccabees were able to dominate the Sport When Opponent Where

Men’s Sat. 2/14 @ 3 P.M. Brooklyn Brooklyn Basketball Sun. 2/15 @ 2 P.M. Purchase College Baruch Sat. 2/21 @ TBA CUNYAC Quarterfinals York

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Center Christine Klusko (22) battles a Yeshiva defender for a rebound. (Photo/ Shan-San Wu) (CUNYAC) (Overall) # College W L PCT. W L PCT.

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By SHAN-SAN WU DiNardo. “We have a smaller squad this year.” Undaunted, Baruch fought back, matching The Bearcats entered Wednesday night’s John Jay shot for shot from long range. Of the game against the John Jay Bloodhounds on a 14 second half 3-pointers attempted by the roll. Their shots were falling. Their opponents Bearcats, Baruch sank four to keep themselves looked flat. But as forward Jessenia Marrero’s in the game despite a series of costly turnovers; last-second 3-pointer fell just short of the rim in they also trailed in almost every statistical cat- overtime, their surprising 53-51 loss to John egory. Jay left the Baruch women’s team looking for But with 1:48 left, the Bloodhounds, and the answers. momentum, finally caught up to the Bearcats “Now is the time of year when we find out on a pair of free throws from guard Tracey how good we really are,” said Baruch Head Crippen. Two possessions later, a clutch steal Coach Bob DiNardo. from Stamatiades, with 28 seconds left, gave In a game that brought an end to Baruch’s Baruch the last shot of regulation. But an three-game winning streak, the Bearcats looked inspired defensive effort from the good early, jumping out to a 27-16 lead in the Bloodhounds, who had been scouting the first half on strong shooting performances from Bearcats for weeks prior to the game, stopped Marrero and CUNYAC rookie selection, Baruch, which sent the crowd into a frenzy and Alexandra Stamatiades. But unlike their previ- the game into overtime. ous meeting, a double-digit Baruch victory, the “Our offense hasn’t really been working and Bloodhounds didn’t quit after the early deficit. they’ve been scouting us. They know we’ve Instead, they regrouped and stormed back with had problems with the 3-2, and they came out in it,” said Marrero. “We had no answer to it.” Bearcats’ center, Garry Etienne battles two Bloodhounds defenders for a rebound down seven unanswered points to cut Baruch’s lead low. (Photo/ Shan-San Wu) to four at halftime. Riding on the emotion of their comeback Suddenly, all of the intangibles, the momen- John Jay sank the first bucket of the extra peri- By AARON SIEGEL “We used triple screens for him,” said Rankis tum, the hostile crowd and their opponent’s od and took a 5-point lead with time running on the defensive performance on Palma. “He pronounced height advantage, began working down. A long 3-point bomb from Marrero from Despite a 2-2 start to the CUNY Athletic couldn’t get shots over our guards and hit.” in John Jay’s favor. Despite a valiant effort the corner ,with less than 40 seconds left, cut Conference Schedule, the Baruch Bearcats Bearcats forward Cheick Fadika (12 points from Baruch to try and stem the tide, John Jay the deficit to just 2 and temporarily stunned the have clawed their way back up to the top of the and eight rebounds), netted all of his points in began closing in slowly, out-rebounding crowd. A defensive stop gave the Bearcats CUNY Athletic Conference Standings. the first half and was a dominant force during Baruch and creating multiple second-chance hope, and the final shot once again. Again, the Their journey took them to the John Jay his 24 minutes on the court. opportunities to score. Bearcats turned to Marrero, referred to as “the College Doghouse to face the team with the Baruch started the second half on a 6-0 run “We didn’t do a good job rebounding the ball shooter” by her opponents, who led all scorers best conference record led by Tim White and and reached their largest lead of the game at 13 and gave up too many put-back shots,” said with 23 points on the day. But her final 3-point- Pablo Palma’s three-point shooting extravagan- with 16:30 to go. Baruch held on to a lead as er fell just short. za. large as eight with 2:18 remaining when the Yet, with a solid 40-minute effort, the Baruch “Pablo Palma show” began. Bearcats were able to hold off a late John Jay Palma scored ten consecutive Bloodhounds rally and come out of the Doghouse with more points within the final 1:50 of the second half than a bone, taking a 73-70 win over the John including six points within an 8.1 second span. Jay Bloodhounds (15-4 7-2 CUNYAC) extend- Palma hit a three-point shot at the top of the ing their season high winning streak to five and arc to bring the Bloodhounds within four points proving that they were able to beat a tough with 39.4 seconds remaining. After Burzo hit team on the road. one out of two free throws, Palma rushed down “We were able to counter back with baskets the court and nailed a two-pointer from the cor- and play smart and set the tone early and play a ner, as his left foot nicked the three-point line. full 40-minute game,” said Bearcats Head Palma was fouled by Burzo as well on the play, Coach Ray Rankis. “The last meeting [ and he nailed a free throw with 31.3 seconds January 7: 73-62 loss to John Jay] we played remaining, bringing John Jay to within two for 15 minutes and the rest was garbage.” points at 70-68. The depleted Baruch (12-8 7-2 CUNYAC) Chris O’Connor (5 points) sunk one out of roster was forced to play with an eight-man two free throws with 30 seconds to go. John Jay rotation and all eight scored at least five points. dashed up court and a lay-up by White fell with John Burzo (16 points) lit the digits under the 16.5 seconds remaining to get the Bloodhounds “visitor” marker on the scoreboard and led within a point. Jonathan Rosario (9 points Baruch in scoring for the sixth consecutive including seven from the free throw line) nailed game. Michael O’Neill (11 points) powered a pair of free throws for Baruch with 10.5 sec- Baruch in the post. onds remaining in the game. John Jay fell with “We showed great defensive intensity and we 5.4 seconds remaining when an off-balance were consistent on offense and they could not Diaa Kasem (seven points) three-pointer fell take care of us,” said Garry Etienne (six points short at the buzzer. and 12 rebounds in 34 minutes). “Rosario’s free throw was huge for us—get- John Jay guards Palma (20 points) and White ting up by three,” said Rankis. (21 points and eight rebounds) each hit a trio of Baruch’s shaky 16-28 (57 percent) free throw three-pointers and accounted for the bulk of the shooting kept the Bloodhounds in striking dis- Baruch’s Alexandra Stamatiades brings the ball upcourt for Baruch against the John Jay Bloodhound scoring. Anwar Baptiste (10 tance, late in the game. Bloodhounds. (Photo/ Shan-San Wu) points and eight rebounds) made a major “We still were not able to hit free throws,” impact of his own before fouling out late in the said Burzo who shot (3-7) from the line. “We Mount Saint Vincent Tanks Bearcats second half. were able to step up at the end of the game and Baruch was ahead for all but 33 seconds and we had what we needed to win.” The win placed Baruch atop the CUNY By AARON SIEGEL with 12:30 to play. Nine-consecutive Bearcats held the game in their grasp for the remaining Athletic Conference with John Jay and the points by forward Ally Stamatiades (12 points, 38:28 of the game’s 40 minutes. Baruch took leads that reached as large as seven on three College of Staten Island. With Hunter, CCNY, Aggressiveness, height, sharp shooting and 11 rebounds) closed the gap to ten. MSV occasions in the first half and ended on a 9-2 Lehman and Brooklyn ahead on the schedule power rebounding were embodied in the stormed right back and took a 41-21 lead into run culminating with a 39-32 Baruch lead at for Baruch, the jockeying for playoff position- College of Mount St. Vincent Dolphins on- halftime. halftime, holding Palma to five points for the ing has only just begun. court floor-show, as they pasted the Baruch Baruch forward Jessenia Marrero (18 points) first half. Bearcats in a non-conference tilt. and guard Diane Ramirez (8 points, 11 The Dolphins (11-7 5-5 Skyline Conference) rebounds, 7 assists) woke up in the second half took control early on in the match and held off and brought the Bearcats to life with a 11-2 run, the Baruch Bearcats (8-10 5-5 CUNYAC) 65- cutting the deficit to 13, but ran out of gas. Men's Volleyball Greg Waldvogel 48 in a romp, extending their losing streak to MSV made a run of their own, taking a lead as Season Record- (1-5) (17 kills, 19 digs, and four service aces three. MSV exuded mastery in the field, while large as 25 before allowing Baruch to take one 1/28 Versus Mt. St. Vincent (L 1-3) against Wentworth) forcing Baruch (26 percent) to have a poor last 9-2 run. (24 digs and three service aces against “We played much better defense in the sec- shooting night, taking many rushed shots that Stevens Tech Tournament Ramapo) took a poor trajectory, landing shy of the gap ond half, but ten percent three-point shooting (11 digs and seven aces against Mount hurt,” said DiNardo. “We didn’t shoot the ball 1/31 Versus Wentworth (Boston) (L 1-3) surrounded by the orange rim. Saint Vincent) Led by a strong presence under the basket, well and you can’t afford to shoot badly.” 1/31 Versus Ramapo (L 0-3), Dolphins Center Althea Henry (17 points and Baruch fell to strong shooting and strong 2/01 Versus Mount Saint Vincent (L 0-3). 17 rebounds) along with strong outside shoot- defensive pressure, with top scorers Marrero Women’s Basketball ing from guards Lauren DiNizo (14 points) and (6-25), Stamatiades (5-13) and Ramirez (3-14) Top Tournament Performers February 2, 2004 CUNYAC/CON EDISON unable to drain baskets for a high percentage. Meagan Fitzpatrick (9 points), came out with a King Cheng- 107 assists Rookie of the Week - plethora of momentum, shooting 41 percent for As a team they only shot (3-30) from three- Joseph Son- 24 kills, 37 digs, and nine Diane Ramirez the game, shutting the Bearcats down early. point range. aces “Henry and Fitzpatrick were very good,” said “You work hard and run out of chances,” said (Averaged 10.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.0 Baruch women’s Basketball Coach Bob DiNardo. Greg Waldvogel- 31 kills, 54 digs, and 14 assists and 5.3 steals for the week) DiNardo. “They set the tone and we were in big The Bearcats have six chances left to prove aces. (All-Tournament Team Selection) trouble and we came out flat.” themselves before tournament play. *All the information in “Baruch Baruch controlled the game for the first 1:25 February 3, 2004 CUNYAC/CON EDISON Sports Briefs” is provided by before relinquishing a 21-3 run led by Rookie of the Week - Fitzpatrick and Henry to reach a 16-point lead Baruch Sports Information BEARCAT PROWLINGS FEBRUARY 9, 2004 Bearcats Swept By Hunter Hawks on “Burt Beagle Day” Men’s Winning Streak Snapped Hunter’s Height Too Much As Comeback Falls Short for Baruch to Leap Over By PETER KWON "I was pleasantly surprised to see how tough Burzo was," effused Hunter Coach Bill Healy. On a day when a man was honored for work- "We were playing really good defense [on ing over 6,000 high school and college games him]. He was hitting some tough, tough shots." during the past 35 years, it seemed like that The Hawks were led by their version of the long of a game for the Men's Basketball team Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen duo with star as their comeback bid versus the Hunter Hawks guard Lorcan Precious scoring a game high of fell short on "Burt Beagle Day." 26 points and forward Ricardo Reimers chip- On that blustery, late January afternoon, the ping in a double-double of 18 points and 11 final score tilted in Hunter's favor, 75-69. rebounds. Precious played in all but one Following the tough loss, everyone from the minute of the game, putting forth a Lou Gehrig, Baruch side joked that there should no longer Cal Ripken ironman performance. be any more days or ceremonies honoring the "It's a great accomplishment to beat Baruch 'Beagle Institution' within the Baruch commu- at Baruch," Precious commented. "They are nity. always tough, especially with Coach Ray. He's The Bearcats made it hard for themselves all a great coach. It's always tough to beat him. game long, falling behind by as many as 18 They have great players - inside presence with points at two separate times in both halves, Garry, Burzo and Alesi on the outside." respectively. Coach Ray Rankis's squad came Coach Rankis showered Precious with high out flat to start the game, handicapped by the praise, "It wouldn't have mattered if we put Hawks’ 19-2 run before everyone present at the Jason Kidd on him." game could even settle in. Hunter College was The game had a little bit of everything, wishing they had "Burt Beagle Day" every including a second half power outage that game the way the Hawks were lighting up the caused the scoreboard to be out for at least 15 scoreboard. The Bearcats got behind the 8-ball minutes. Just three minutes into the second again in the second half before attempting, half, the scoreboard decided on its own that perhaps another ceremony should be in order Baruch's Diane Ramirez (11) goes straight at Hunter’s six-foot center Tania Blanco (25). albeit unsuccessfully, to make the long journey Ramirez finished with 20 points, seven assists and seven rebounds. (Photo/ Shan-San Wu) back to par. for Mr. Beagle. All parties involved were in a "We just collapsed," lamented Bearcats star jovial state, needling Beagle for causing the By PHILLIP GONG Baruch’s favor, but as was the case in the first center Garry Etienne . "We prolonged timeout. But in all seriousness, the half, this change in momentum was short-lived. spent the whole game trying to come back, unexpected interruption to the flow of the game Despite hanging tough throughout most of the The Hawks quickly regained the lead by two [but] sometimes you just collapse. We made was welcomed by the Hawks, as it gave Coach game, the Baruch Women’s basketball team consecutive baskets from their six-foot Center some mental mistakes, turnovers. It shouldn't Healy's starters a chance to replenish their oxy- could not overcome Hunter College’s big size Tania Blanco. From that point forward, the happen, 19-2, especially at home." gen tank to hold off a furious Bearcat meow. advantage. The Bearcats would fall short to the Hawks never looked back. The loss to the Hawks snapped a five game Coach Healy had every one of his starters division leading Hawks from Hunter by a score Hunter increased their lead slowly, but surely winning streak for the Bearcats. "It's just one playing at least 33 minutes, exposing their lack of 72-63 last Saturday, January 31st. by going down low to Blanco, who finished loss," said Etienne, trying to stay positive. of depth. "Our team is basically five guards ... In the first few minutes of the game, the with a game-high 23 points and 11 rebounds. Bearcats guard John Burzo, had another solid We're not real deep. We normally would play Hawks (9-1 CUNYAC) proved why they are in Despite Christine Klusko’s valiant defensive game, leading his team with 24 points and 4 [more] guys, but because of the [scoreboard first place in the North Division of the CUNY- effort, Baruch had no answers in containing assists. Etienne was his usual inside force, incident], I didn't." AC. They jumped out to a fast 8-2 lead, led by her, and Baruch was forced to foul her in the grabbing 15 rebounds, six on the offensive "Lot of peripheral stuff going on today. We two 3 pointers from Hunter’s main offensive closing minutes of the game. Baruch point glass, to go along with 14 points. Coach Rankis didn't handle the game as well as we should weapon Jen Agosto. Baruch Head Coach Bob guard Diane Ramirez said, “They [Hunter] relied heavily on his two stars, playing each 33 have," Coach Rankis shared. DiNardo called a timeout and got the Bearcats killed us inside.” She also pointed out that, and 37 minutes respectively, and the two did The Hunter coach went onto say, "We were to settle down and regroup. After the timeout, “Toward the end we should’ve executed bet- not disappoint as both had a big hand in the hoping that we could just weather the storm. Baruch went on a 13-6 run led by 9 points from ter.” second half comeback attempt. Reserve guard Baruch is a good team." Jessenia Marrero; this run gave Baruch a brief Indeed, the execution down the stretch by the Chris Alesi provided a strong spark off the On “Burt Beagle Day,” Coach Rankis shared, 15-14 advantage, but this advantage would not Bearcats was sub par. With 1:58 left in the bench with 15 points, including three from "He is a very classy guy." Coach Healy effused last for long. game, Baruch was down 63-59, but this deficit behind the arc. further, "Burt is a great man. I have great admi- The reigning conference champion Hawks grew larger because of the Bearcats inability to ration for him. He is a legend." executed their plays well and got the ball in the box-out after Hunter missed the back end of a post where Hunter’s size became a factor. By pair of free throws. Hunter’s Jen Agosto the end of the first half, however, Baruch grabbed two crucial boards off the missed free remained strong and ended the half by going on throws, thus preventing Baruch from getting a 9-2 run to close Hunter’s lead to only two the ball on offense in these final critical sec- points, 33-31. Coach DiNardo attributed this onds of the game. success to a switch from zone to man-man Even though Baruch lost, Coach DiNardo defense. This man-man scheme enabled the was proud of his team’s effort and believed Bearcats to do a better job denying the ball. they played very well in spite of their lack of It was clear that Hunter’s size advantage was depth on the bench. He said “They’re [Hunter] the deciding point of this matchup. “The big in first place for a reason; they’re a very good girls killed us,” commented Marrero after the team. As the two time CUNYAC champions, game. This size advantage became most evi- the Hunter Hawks will be favored once again to dent down the stretch in the second half when win it all under Head Coach Jackee Meadow, Hunter began to pull away. Yet early on in the but don’t count out Baruch during tournament second half, the Bearcats played well and went time though. DiNardo believes that other ahead of the Hawks, 49-52. At this point, it teams won’t want to play Baruch during tour- seemed as if the momentum had shifted in nament time. Attention Bearcat Fans! 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