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Volume 9, Number 6 College At Lincoln Center, Fordham University April 15-28,1987

Out With Old Spring is Here! Core Curriculum In With New Goes Back To Dohrmann Leadership Basics

Fruitful, Says USG By Mary P. Dtxon

By O.T. Mfflsap The long-awaited core curriculum wul arrive at Lincoln Center this fall semester. The Mellon As candidates campaigned this month for Committee designed a new, more unified core United Student Government senate and executive program. The new courses will affect freshmen board positions for the 1987-88 term, the issue and new adult students entering the College at common to almost every candidate was in one Lincoln Center. form or another creating a new sense of commu- The program was finalized last spring and will nity at the College at Lincoln Center. Although it be instituted in September. It will consist of two remains to be seen whether the USG can shake the general courses, "History and Knowing" and doldrums from CLC's students, the outgoing "Language and Knowing." Students will also be members of the 1986-87 USG, and those running required to take a two credit composition course. for re-election, seem to have put the reputation of The new program is based to a considerable the club back on a solid footing this year. extent on Excel and Freshman Interdisciplinary During the 1985-86 school year, the USG was Program, both which will be affected by the new marred by a lack of student interest in running for core curriculum. Proficiency Requirements, Area senate positions, the one-month disciplinary pro- Requirements, and FIP will be phased out. For bation of then-president Robert Picistrelli, the adult students, the new core will replace the Excel expulsion from school of a sophomore senator, package. As a division, Excel will be dissolved. the resignation from the USG of two others, and Dean William Tanksley noted, "We just changed the routine absence of the majority of the voting the focus of FIP a little bit. The whole program is members of the body from most meetings. Only full-fledged which means every freshman coming when threatened with dissolution by a student "St. Elsewhere" Star Is in will be taking one of these seminars." petition did the 1985-86 USG pull itself together. The new seminars will consist of about 20 But according to outgoing USG President students per class, according to Tanksley. The Laura Dohrmann, this year was different. "After GradSpeaker new curriculum will also be a change for faculty. the fiasco of last year we did a good job," said Faculty will no longer just be teachers but will Dohrmann. "We did away with proxies, got rid of also assume the responsibility of being student By Adriana D'Andrea in the Pulitzer Prize winning A Soldier's Play with advisors. Tanksley expanded on the role by say- people [USG senators] who missed more than - Dave Davis on (Broadway). three meetings, and met each week, which was ing, "Part of the responsibility and part of the Television and film actor and CLC alumnus Washington started out in Fordham playing bas- new," she said. Her review of the past year was ; iiiiL •, j not Just the class, but the advis- Denzel Washington was chosen as the speaker for ketball and unsure of his choice of major for his echoed by several other USG members, who also the commencement ceremony to be held Sunday first two years in college according to Associate gave Dohrmann high marks for her leadership May 24,1987, according to Assistant Dean Patri- Professor of Theatre/Drama David Davis, who and persistence. cia Circelli, head of the College Activities Com- worked closely with Denzel ten years ago. Medi- Dohrmann, and other USG members, listed mittee. Washington is a 1977 CLC graduate and is cal school and even ministry (Washington's father their sponsorship of the open forum with Father currently starring in the TV series "St. Else- was a minister) were, two of the paths Washington O'Hare at CLC as one of their best achievements. where." once considered before he responded to an adver- According to USG presidential candidate Geri tisement for auditions for 77ie Emperor Jones to Corrigan, Vice President for Student Affairs Washington transferred to CLC from Rose Hill in 1975 as a junior when he first acted in a be performed at CLC. Davis said he took out the Joseph McGowan and CLC Dean William ad in several Fordham publications because he Tanksley will be the guests at another open forum Fordham production called Vfe \e Got the Music. From thereon, he played in Emperor Jones and was having a difficult time finding a "really pow- to be held in April at CLC. Corrigan also said that erful" black actor to play the role of Emperor this year the USG invited representatives from Othello, both performed at CLC. Upon graduation, Washington attended the Jones. When Washington auditioned for the role different departments at the University to attend "He first blew me away," said Davis, "he was USG meetings and get feedback from the stu- American Conservatory in San Francisco. In the fall of 1977, just a few months after graduation, immediately apparent to me as a major talent. I dents. Tanksley said that the USG has been send- was stunned." Davis thought Washington was so ing him minutes of their meetings this year. "It's Washington started in his first television movie, playing the husband of track star Wilma Rudolph. good, he took him to Davis' own summer theatre been very useful, to know what's going on," said camp in Maryland the following summer. In Tanksley. In the years following he has appeared in: Flesh and Blood with Tom Beringer and Suzanne Washington's senior year, Davis called the Wil- DEAN TANKSLEY "The student government has been more visible liam Mbrris, Agency and "They saw him and this year," said Tanksley. Compared to other Uni- Pleshett, Carbon Copy, A Soldier Story, and ing. They will not be carrying them just through Power directed by Sidney Lumet with Richard signed him," said Davis. versities though, he said "most places are more "The fellow knocked me off my behind—he was the semester, but through a year and a half." political." "But Lincoln Center probably has the Gere and Gene Hackman, (all films) and in the Tanksley pointed out the fact that every faculty television movie The George McKenna Story, as brilliant," said Professor of English Robert Stone (who also worked with Washington upon first see- member will have some kind of advising responsi- continued on page 14 well as St. Elsewhere. Washington has also played ing him act during a read-through of Othello and bility, something which has not existed at CLC every time sat as close up front as he could. "I before. CLC Sobers Up For Alcohol have never in my life seen a 22-year-old take over The program is geared towards insuring the that part like he did. It was devastating—it was writing, thinkingn;and communication skills absolutely breathtaking." Afterwards, said Stone, which are necessary foundations of undergraduate Awareness he too "called every agent in town." "He had eve- studies, said Tanksley. It will also provide a continued on page 14 By Adriana D'Andrea 100 raiilion people—half the nation's popula- continued on page 14 tion—who use alcohol "at one tune or another." To increase awareness about the use of alcohol About 10% of those who drink ate said to be and drugs, particularly at CLC, the Counseling afflicted with alcoholism, he said. Herman To Assume New Position As Center along with Career Planning, Student Alcohol is a '•powerful toxin which kills cells, Activities and Student Affairs at Rose Hill has including brain celts each time it is used, includ- Admissions Rep planned a series of activities for April, which is ing socially," Carroll said. Some of the conditions nationally rccognued as Alcohol Awareness associated in oneway or another with alcoholism - By O.T. Mlllsap One source, who asked not to be named, said Month, according to Assistant Director of the are a sharp affect in appearance, anemia, diabe- that control of advertising budgets for admissions Counseling Center Dr. Bill Carroll. tes, psoriasis, acne, hepatitis, some kind of can- Barely three months after assuming the post of recruitment has been a key issue in discussions of Aside from raising the consciousness of the stu- cer, malnutrition, fetal alcohol syndrome and Cooperative Education Coordinator, Joanna Her- strategies to reverse declining enrollment. memory loss. "The influence of Oic toxic effects dent's, faculty's and administration's own use of man has vacated that position to accept another On her selection of Herman for the new posi- of alcohol ftre pervasive. They don't cause dis- alcohol find drugs, the program will also have job at CLC, according to Assistant Dean Ully tion, Hirsch said, "In the short time she's been ease—alcohol exacerbates pathological condi- mem realize the use of these substances "family, Hirsch. Herman will now be working in the here she's been a dynamite salesperson, and that's friends, fellow students and of society in gen- tions," Carroll said. admissions office as a recruiter of adult students, exactly what's been needed [in admissions]." eral," said Carroll. Carroll related the stresses a typical college stu- said Hirsch. According to Carroll, one of the first activities dent at CLC might face as one of the possible "I adore this office," said Herman of Career Asked about Herman's performance as Coop- undertaken by the Counsel Center was "to survey causes of substance abuse. "We understand that Planning and Placement, where the Cooperative erative Education Coordinator, Career Planning the use of alcohol and drugs by students, faculty, students in college at ttny age arc subject to a great; ; Education office is located, "[but] it's an opportu- and Placement Director Bernard Stratford said find administrators here at Lincoln Center so we deal of stress in all areas of their lives—this is a nity I really can't pass up." simply, "Spectacular." Stratford said he was glad could get some idea of the extent of the use and very stressful undertaking and we recognise According to Hirsch, staffing is being reorgan- she is staying in the University community. "Per- abuse of substances." According to Carroll, this that," said Carroll, "The myth,that college should ized as part of a concentrated effort to boost adult sonally 1 feel really good for Joanna,' he said. data will be used to "design a more permanent be Ml of fun and laughs am' that there are parties enrollment at CLC. The adult recruiter will now' According to Stratford, Herman has built a strong kind of program Hint addresses the issues of alco- every night is just that--it's n myth," he said, be under the Vice-President of Academic Affairs, program in Cooperative Education, and with the hol and substance use here." The Law School "otic that is possibly promulgated by human rather than the Vice-president of Administration. continuity provided by Cooperative Education would also be included in this program. beings' natural remembering We remember the Hirsch said this was a move that Dean Tanksley Assistant Shirley Kearns, "another person will be able to pick-up the program," he said. According to Carroll, there are an estimated continued on page 14 had lobbied for. page 2 / CLC ObMrvar / April 15,1987

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Sponsored by Arts Guild April 15,1987 / CLC Observer / page 3 Chapel Theft Latest in Series

By Suzanne Myron

A theft occurred during a 12:30 p.m. mass in the chapel last Monday, according to Director of Security Michael Kenny. There were no suspects. Rev. Peter F. O'Brien, S.J., said he was saying Registration Flops Due to Machine mass, which was to last about a half hour, to a small group of people, when he noticed a' 'well- groomed black man" wearing a yellow V-.necked sweater come into the room. At this point during Error the mass, he said, everyone was gathered around the altar. Fr. O'Brien said because he had his read- A foul-up of the University's optical scanning replaced, registration will be done at a "campus ing glasses on, he could not identify exactly who machine caused registration to be cancelled April with a similar optical scanner." The CUNY sys- the man was. "I looked up, but everything was a 1, according to Registrar Steven J. Bordas. tem, which does card reading for high schools in blur," he said. He added he had thought the man Sophomore Margaret Mulligan, a business the city, has a machine which could read Rose was one of the faculty major, said she received a schedule containing Hill's cards, he said. Fr. O'Brien said he saw the man kneel down by only three out of the five classes she had Bordas said that moneys had been allocated to the two rows of chairs where two ladies purses, requested, and they were not even in her major: replace the "interim" software program, origi- that of Ann Finnan, a library employee, and "I got Elementary Italian, a sophomore class I nally designed by a CBA student, which they had another unidentified woman, were sitting. Fr. took last semester..., and a History class. And been working with, as well as the optical scanner. O'Brien said the man left no more than a minute that's all I got...." Joe Cuozzo, CBA '89, said he He added, however, that the "machine will not be later. It wasn't until about ten minutes afterwards, received none of his choices. "I got zero out of bought because of this crisis," because it will take when he had finished communion that the women four courses," he said, ".. .and none of them were time to find a machine and software that are com- discovered that their wallets were missing, he call security." Middleton said when he had been closed. I just laughed," he said. patible. said: "And then one of the women said in this lit- too confused to respond, Fr. O'Brien grabbed the Bordas said the machine evidently misread the Bordas said that eventually, he hoped they tle tiny voice, 'I've been robbed!' " phone himself and dialed security. scheduling cards submitted by students during would be able to design a system where "students Gregory Middleton, a student employee in the Kenny said that only about $30, a checkbook, registration. Bordas said the scanner, "has always will be able to plug away at their own schedules." Campus Ministries office, said he saw a man credit cards, drivers licenses, and some miscella- had difficulty reading cards " however he added, Telephone registration, currently implemented in bearing the same description about 26-30 years of neous ID's were stolen from the ladies' purses. Rose Hill had not had sucn'a large problem with schools such as Brigham Young University and age come into the office during the mass. Middle- Kenny said he arrived on the scene at approxi- the machine until now. Bordas said he wanted to Georgia State University, may be a further step. ton said the man walked into the President's office mately 12:50 and searched the area, but the per- emphasize that the registration was not the fault of Raising the funds, however, he added, would be a in the back of the room and then turned around petrator was gone. computer error, a frequent scapegoat of previous problem. "It's nice that we can serve the students, and walked out of the office. "About five minutes Kenny said he "has instructed security to be registration problems. "The computer works but it can cost the students X amount of dollars. after the guy left, Fr. O'Brien ran in and told me to doubly alert" for me man in the next few weeks. fine," he said. So we have to be realistic." Bordas said that until the scanner is fixed or -Suzanne Myron Who Was That Can you Skirted Man? afford to gamble By Peggy Pblk He stands tall and proud, his navy blue skirt falling well below his knees. With his long red hair pulled back in a ppnytail, one might have to with the LSAIGMAT, look twice to guess his gender if it were not for the mustache and beard covering his face. Mel Feit, an advocate of male liberation, feels it should be GRE,or MCAT? his choice to dress as such, and that every man should have the opportunity to choose his own form of dress. "I think a woman can wear what she wants to wear because she can be what she Probably not. Great grades alone may wants to be," says Feit. "Our bodies are made for skirts and dresses, [but] there is tremendous social not be enough to impress the grad pressure to keep men in pants." Feit has been lecturing about male liberation at school of your choice. different colleges since he first started wearing skirts years ago. He has received mixed recep- Scores play a part. And that's how tions and has been banned from many campuses. Stanley H. Kaplan can help. "There are many schools where I am not wel- The Kaplan course teaches test-taking continued on page 13 techniques, reviews course subjects, and Alumni Give Career increases the odds that you'll do the best Seminar you can do.

So if you've been out of school for a By Debbie Hirsch while and need a refresher, or even if The Third Annual Career Day sponsored by the you're fresh out of college, do what over 1 CLC Alumni Association was held Saturday, March 28 in the Faculty Lounge from 9:30 a.m. million students have done. Take Kaplan. to 2 p.m. The seminar was geared to Fordham Alumni Why take a chance with your career? who have been in the workforce for ten years or more. It consisted of Alumni professionals shar- ing their opinions and advice on the different aspects of career desires, satisfactions, achieve- ments and areas of fulfillment. Fordham's Dr. Harold Takooshian spoke of the psychological factors involved in career and 1 KAPLAN job satisfaction. He stressed that in today's work oriented society, a career or job choice can serve as a "source of identity" as well as "giving life a purpose." and that negative psychological factors STANLEY H. KAPLAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER LTD. can directly occur because of dissatisfaction in a career or job. Associate Director of Career Planning and Placement Bernard Stratford spoke of various Call Days, Evenings, Even Weekends services the Center currently has to offer to undergraduates and alumni such as career coun- seling, interview training sessions with the aid of audio visual equipment (for self evaluation), 212-977-8200 intercampus recruitment, and a system called the Alumni Network System which ultimately leaves Fordham students and graduates access to over 131 West 56 Street (Between 6th & 7th Ave) 35,000 employees for valuable information. He also spoke of new ideas and plans for expansion of NewYork,N.Y. 10019 the already vast amount of services the center has to offer. paga 4/ CLC ObMnmr/April 15,1987

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To be eligible for the Co-op program a student must have completed 48 credits and have at least a B- average (2.67). Any students interested contact the Co- op Ed office, Room 319 F or call 841-5576. April 15,10B7 /etc ObMnw /page 5

COMMENTARY Attack of the Future Affirmative Action Nightmare

By Andrew David Creel Andy: "Don't you boys think that's a little extreme." you boys were about five years old the Supreme Court ruled Boys: "Not really, you see we thought of every other that discrimination was legal. March 28, 1987 I think?" Betty and Andy are seated in the livingroom watching TV... alternative, false American Indian Heritage, too easily Boys: "March 25, 1987, Mr. Creel. We have had history Betty: "Pretty good movie, huh?" verifiable, and the like but this was our best possibility." classes!" Andy: "Yup." Andy: "Well, why didn't you boys concentrate more on your Andy: "Yes, you're right March 23. Since that time people Betty: "Look, Thading Places is on next, let's watch it, ok?" have been getting jobs because of what they are physically. The Andy: "Definitely, it's hilarious." people with the mental smarts, like you boys, began to have to Betty: "Andy?" compete with others who needed to be protected by the laws of Andy: "7,7,7.7,7.7.7.7,7.7.777.77.7. ." the U.S. in order to get a job. These groups and peoples were \Wce: "...Mr. Creel, Mr. Creel." given a court mandated advantage over better qualified workers, Andy: "Huh, what, (Andy has awakened in an office, in hiring and promotion practices. The decision was hailed by obviously his, covered with pictures of him and Betty, there are many groups as a historic decision that would increase the three teenage boys looking at him. They always speak in numbers of various underrepresented groups in the work force. unison) what do you want?" The ruling was designed to end discrimination in the Boys: "Mr. Creel you're our high school guidance counselor, workforce, but in the end it just caused resentment in the we want to know what kind of careers we should pursue!" workforce. Workers began to lose respect for those hired Andy: "WfeU what are you interested in?" because of the unfair advantage) and soon no one cared to Boys: "Jobs! Just plug our characteristics in and tell us what is succeed anymore. Everyone wanted things to be given to them, available for someone of our gender and race type." which is why now all groups and creeds are represented in the Andy: "Oh, Yes! (He suddenly knows how to perform his job, workforce and competition hasbeen virtually eliminated." of course.) Well, what are your characteristics?" Boys: "It sounds so-sad when'you tell about it, competition is Boys; "One white male, one black male and one handicapped that bad Japanese idea, why do*you seem to think that it is such asian male." (He is the one who is in the wheelchair) a good thing?" fc * Andy: "Right. Well, let's plug the information in and put your Andy: "It forces people to work their hardest at something to graduation date in, 2000. You know that you boys are making get ahead. That is why the Japanese run our country and history being high school graduates in the year 2000. When I economy now, because they work hard and don't ask for was young the year 2000 was an incomprehensible date. I still favors. They just go out and make their own way. They know can't believe that I made it this long." that they can earn money using their own natural talents and Boys: "Yes, Mr. Creel, we would just like to find out what our abilities. They know that the only way to get respect and careers will be before the year 3000." representation in the workforce is to earn it. They don't point Andy: "Ok, let's just wait for the computer to evaluate the fingers at their oppressors. They just take it upon themselves to input. Ah, here it is. Looks like there's an opening for a white succeed. Besides we let them have our economy when we gave male, engineer in 2007, and an opening for a black male, up competition for representation by the numbers. What do you accountant in 2007, and an opening for an asian handicapped think boys?" male, executive vice president in two days. Isn't that good Boys: "Interesting. Where do we go in two days for the job, news!" Mr. Creel?" Boys: "We knew our new employment finding computer Andy: "What! What!" program would be a success, when we put all of our sports and less on your studies. After all sports are still open to Betty: "Wake up you missed all Trading Places and you're characteristics into the program and found that none of us all those with ability, and competition is still solely based on the drooling on my mother's couch." would get jobs until 2007. We just asked, what would be the best person gets the job! The sports enterprise still hires solely Andy: "Wait we have to talk to the Supreme Court. I fall for it first available job position for a male after our graduation date. on the merit system." in the future. I bought the whole big brother deal. The Japanese Then the computer said, asian handicapped male. So we know Boys: "Mr. Creel, that philosophy is so archaic, what do you are coming, the Japanese are coming. I don't want to bash my that getting sex change operations for employment advantages think we are communists? Besides we firmly believe that all spinal column to get a job. (Andy proceeds to run amuck was illegal, and did the next best thing." males must pay for the actions of their forefathers, equality, for around the livingroom trying to put his sneakers and coat on at Andy: "What was that!" all and superiority for none is our goal." the same time) Boys: "We decided that it wouldibe in our best interest to bash Andy: "Isn't that a communist philosophy boys?" Betty: "What are you talking about?" Aoki's spinal column to pieces, without killing him, in order Boys: "Is it?" Andy: "I have to build a" time machine, not a big one just one that we might all live off one income until our jobs become Andy: "Sit down boys, sorry Aoki, let me tell you a story. that takes me back a few weeks to March 25, can a Volkswagen available." (The boys roll their eyes, but do sit and listen.) You know when go 88mph? Damn..." (He runs out of the house.) THE END. The Media and Teen Suicide

By Gene A. White America's primary source for information is television. It is the through our media, in our schools and in our homes is essential responsibility of television to bring about educational for saving the lives of our future. The taboo must be broken. programming and discussion groups to instruct the public of the All the reports that I have witnessed in the media about the During the past several weeks America has witnessed the deaths have been fair. We cannot tell ourselves as a free society tragedy of teenage suicide. We saw the despair of the four hell that suicide perpetuates. Teenagers, who are the tube's largest audience, must be made aware that there are other not to report certain stories because they are too painful to teenagers who took their lives in Bergenfield, the hopelessness discuss. Here is where, I believe, our problem lies. We are of four more teens in the Chicago suburbs, all in one week. • alternatives. Despite what the networks think, television is owned by the public of America and it is our duty to insure that scared to hear about the deaths of teenagers but few people The questions that are always asked once deaths like these responsible messages about suicide are carried out. even talk about other deaths that are reported in the papers, on occur are: Why would teenagers who have everything to live TV and radio. Why suicide? Why is the media being blamed for take their own lives? Why didn't they look for help? And so for the deaths of these teenagers? The media is being blamed on. But what is really looked upon with growing suspicion is because the media is always there. It is our life, the reason we the role of the media in this sort of crisis. Individuals point to get our information. So it is not uncommon to question this the dramatic increase in suicides once other suicides aie machine. No one forces the media to constantly air or print broadcasted. But as Mark Twain once said, "There are lies, hotline numbers of suicide prevention agencies, but they do it. damned lies and statistics". It seemed that the teenagers found No one forces them to run specials on the subject. The media in the Bergenfield garage tragedy were beyond help. According has certain parameters to cover such stories. The reports should be compassionate and understanding with less emphasis on sensationalizing these delicate occurrences. If this is done, then "It is the responsibility of television to the media is correct in covering the story. bring about educational programming and discussion groups to instruct the public of "Education through our media, in our the hell that suicide perpetuates." schools and in our homes is essential for saving the lives of our future." to some reports they committed suicide because they couldn't deal with the death last summer of their friend who, some believe, took his own life when he fell 500 feet to his death off We also forget that teenagers today are faced with more the Palisades. Other reports claimed that the teenagers who died pressure than others had as teens. When I was in high school in Alsip, Illinois committed suicide because they felt that they drinking beer in the park was the worst we did. Teens in my were failures to their parents. The other two teens, also from neighborhood are snorting cocaine, taking pills and drinking the Chicago area, who committed suicide died for reasons still more than ever. Sexual pressure has increased. Teens are now unknown to their parents and friends. scorned if they don't have sex before eighteen. But I don't hear The phenomena of teenage suicide has remained unanswered. people focusing on these problems, All I hear about is the This is where, I believe, the media can play a very important sensational media. Our priorities are not straight. role. America is used to the blood and guts stories on the America, for a long period of time, has considered the Education must come from all areas. An awareness about "Eyewitness News" of the world instead of looking at the fine discussion of suicide taboo. Some people believe that if we drugs and alcohol abuse must come about. An awareness of our public service the media can offer. Awareness and education close our eyes the problem will resolve itself. How many years sexuality must be explained. Once we have covered these about suicide is the best cure for suicide. A recent poll will we wait? And how many more lives arc going to fall problems we can resolve teenage suicide. The media is not the conducted by a television research group concluded that victim to suicide before awareness is created? Education whipping boy in this matter. page 6 / CLC Otaenmr / April 15,1987 COMMENTARY Surrogate Motherhood The Vatican and Marketing Life? Surrogate By Stephanie Drew aren't limited to sterile women either. Maybe a woman has a career and it would be more convenient for her to hire a In the past, the term "baby-machine" was used as a joke "baby-machine." Maybe a single person is lonely, so why not Motherhood when referring to pregnant women, but no longer. Now that the create a child? Two gay men or women can't have a child woman has absolute right over her own body, she can in fact together, so why not find a surrogate mother? The social By Sharon Dawson use her body as a machine, or to be specific, as an incubator. problems created by misusing the female body ate phenomenal. Possibly, a new profession has been created for women (or is it The "moral document" issued by the Vatican against all so new?), women can sell their bodies and make a profit by forms of birth technology will not only separate many married letting men use their bodies. And because she has this right, couples who are Catholic from the Church but, like such things society may suffer. Life is being created and sold as a as abortion and the use of condoms, this will continue to marketable commodity. Yet is it possible to put a price on the intensify the argument on the conflict between the separation of value of life? Monetarily0 speaking Baby M was priced at Church and State. $10,000 and look at how much she's worth now! Just think of The Roman Catholic Church has already stated its moral die price of the book and movie rights. Baby M is a million opposition against the use of surrogate motherhood and all dollar product....a beautiful human life is grotesquely exploited forms of artificial fertilization. Still, because of this document, as a mere business transaction. many married Catholic couples who wish to be parents cannot How incredibly selfish people have become. Nobody thinks because of the moral implications involved. about the needs of the child, and there are plenty of them. Yes, Even though I am Catholic and agree with this "moral sterile parents do suffer, and wanting to create a life is a noble document" issued by the Vatican against surrogate motherhood, endeavor, but surrogate parenting presents numerous problems I can not agree to complete opposition against all forms of birth for the child who never asked to be born. Try to imagine technology that would enable infertile couples to conceive explaining lineage to this child: "Mom is not really a blood children on their own. relation. Daddy's sperm got together with a "rent-a-womb, Of course, it isn't surprising that many people would wonder you're sort of pseudo-adopted." Even if the "womb-donor" was why a young Catholic college student like myself should be a family relation (i.e. the spouse's sister), who offered to do interested in what the Vatican has to say on moral issues such this out of love, there is alot of explaining to do. How can a as surrogate motherhood. Moral issues such as the ones I have child accept incestuous ties without blinking? The blur of the mentioned, may not affect me now, but they could in the near child's geneology can result in a severe identity crisis for the future. child. For instance, what if I decided to get married and have children and then found out that I couldn't have any. I would The grieving process of the biological mother also cannot be want to use any type of birth technology I could so that I could overlooked. She has carried a child for nine months, and felt be a parent and have children. So it is not surprising that there the life within her. There is an undeniable attachment that a are many couples that would eventually contemplate this woman feels for her child, even if it is by a man she does not particular situation. love. Understanding this, why should the chance be taken at all? The result is a custody battle, and the child, once again After witnessing what has occurred in the "Baby M" trial between the Sterns' and the Whiteheads and the events leading forgotten, is tugged back and forth in a bizarre triangle of anger The sad thing is that no one is thinking of the child. We are and selfishness. up to this chaotic situation it is not surprising that the Catholic controlling scjenee and nature, and a mess is being made. We Church wished to ban the use of surrogate motherhood. How valid does the marriage contract become when the are able to conquer over nature's unpredictabilities, but we can't By installing this "moral document'-" I am sure that it was not husbands sperm is placed in another woman's body? This quite handle what science is dishing out. Human nature hasn't the intention of the Catholic Church to hurt married couples differs from adultery because the man did not perform the changed, and maybe that's part of the problem.' Through our who wish to have children but to protect them from unnecessary sexual act, but a child is still produced out of marriage. What is blind selfishness and pride, we are still trying to play the role pain and suffering. The type experienced by the surrogate tha point of being married in the first place? The possibilities nf Creator. continued on page 13

ST. GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HAITIAN ART EXHIBITION SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT Affiliated Hospitals in FORDHAM UNIVERSITY „,„. , GRKNADA ' New York Stale Lincoln Center ST. VINCENT New Jers«> United Kingdom April 2 through April 25, 1987 Approved February 4, 1987 by the New York Stale Education Department for the purpose of conducting a clinical clerkship program in New York teaching hospitals. St. George's received a similar approval in 1985 from the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners; this establishes St. George's as the only foreign medical school with instruction in English that has state-approved campuses in both New York and New Jersey. Over 700 students have transferred to U.S. medical schools. St. George's has graduated over 1,000 physicians: This exhibition of Haitian Art fea- They are licensed in 39 states; They hold faculty positions in 20 U.S. medical schools- 25<"o have been Chief tures a collection of oil paintings, Residents in 119 U.S. hospitals (according to a 1986 survey). cut-out iron sculptures, hand- St. George's is entering its second decade of medical education. In the first decade, we were cited by The Journal of the American Medical Association (January 1983) painted room-dividers and cube as ranking number one of all major foreign medical schools in the initial pass rate boxes by several young, talented on the ECFMG exam. and self -taught artists. Among the St. George's is one of the lew foreign medical schools whose student* qualify for Guaranteed Student Loans. Our students also qualify for the PLUS/ALAS loans subjects favored by these artists and, under certain conditions, VA loans. St. George's grants a limited number of are: Enchanting landscapes, lush loans and scholarships to entering students. green countrysides, animated mar- hbr information SI. George's University School of Medicine /41 1 please contact c/o The Foreign Medical School Services Corporation kets with hundreds of merchants, the Office oj One Fast Main Street • Bay Shore, New York 11706 long-limbed vendors with baskets Admissions (5161 665-8500 markets with hundreds of mer- chants, long-limbed vendors with baskets full of produce, bus stops at market places, imaginary ani- mal's kingdom. Carnival celebra- tions in the streets and religious EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WAMTEDTO scenes. KNOW ABOUT ADVERTISINC.and HOW TO GETAJOB IN THE BUSINESS ONE WEEK SEMINARIES) JUNE 8-12,1987 UUPHI UMVMUTY, OARDEN CITY, WHO ItUND, N.Y. Exhibit Hours UNCIR. PRIMII MIAN SinS NANCY BICK DAVID M.TAROI Mondays to Fridays 8:30 A.M. to 10 P.M. EiKirtvt V« Pmidwt Vice Pretktenl» Account Emutin EiKutni Viet Pmidml Gmnl Mimjet A»wiil«Cr«ilr«e Director SupmiK* Mirtetinq Tin New York Tiimi J. Walter Thompun Do,!., DIM Berabach MewvUt Saturdays 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. KARINKATZ.CPC LH UWRINCI STIVI SOLOMON ADMISSION FREE Principal ol Nilnxul Silei Mirugtr PmMtnt, Tin Sotoron Forum fannnel, Inc. Jmlm' Circular- OrguiuMo, •• K«rilOM Migrant PuMic Atttttont L0WENSTEIN LIBRARY GALLERY Attendance open to College Seniors/Graduates Fordham University, Lincoln Center th In Communications, Advertising S Business 60 Street and Columbus Ave. DISCOUNT FOR EARLY REGISTRATION For complete a>Jft /KA4 CMAA STITUTE FOR New York, N.Y. information call 9 IQfwvl VIW •rtising C curated By Dr. V. T. Weehter, Ph.D. WS& nRAOVErrnSINO CAREER GUir \reer c/o Jules Rabin Associates•Advqrtislnij uidance Exhibit Produced By Haitian Art World 195 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11560 Call for information (212) 764-3222 April 15,1987/CLCOtwenwr/page 7 • BSER VATIONS Foreign Relations

his year's United Student Government candidates have campaigned on quite a few issues, but their overriding concern seems to be T CLC's "sense of community" — or, rather, its lack of one. They are saying, as USG candidates have been saying for years, that the student government has a responsibility to increase school spirit downtown and strengthen our ties with the uptown campus. It's too bad the Rose Hill student government couldn't care less about helping their counterparts keep their campaign promises. Although four parties were running for USG positions recently, not one included inter- campus relations in its platform. Why should they have? Most uptowners still think that CLC is exclusively a "theater school," little more than the Ram Van's drop-off point; the few students who do commute there from Rose Hill, to whom intercampus problems are important, don't vote for them anyway. This situation does not bode well for our candidates' aspirations. Just as it takes two to tango, more than one campus is needed to create intercam- pus unity. The effort cannot be a one-sided one, but that's what it seems to be: the limited success of the Student Intercampus Committee and the obvious ambivalence of the Rose Hill USG attest to that. The 1986-87 USG managed to get more organized and completed than any other in recent memory. Building on this foundation, the representa- tives we elect this week promise to accomplish even more. But with so many other problems facing CLC, it would be a shame to waste so much energy on an almost hopeless task. We hope that the new USG will concen- trate on domestic issues before it tackles foreign relations. LETTERS lb The Editor: "dragon lady" hoped to discredit the Chief of Sharon Dawson's commentary, "In Defense of Staff and force his resignation. While it did help the President," replete with patently ludicrous to depose Regan, such publicity also contributes statements rightfully belonged in the Observer's to the suspicion that Ronald no longer commands April 1 issue. One would indeed have to be a fool his own cabinet. Alas, poor Machiavelli, Nancy's to accept the defense she presents. end did not justify her means. Dawson first defends Reagan's sluggishness to Finally, Dawson concludes that Reagan does hold an Irangate press conference. She explains not deserve such harsh criticism because "he did that President Reagan wanted the American peo- what he had to do. He thought it was right for the ple to know the facts, but he had to wait until he country and for the American people." No, Ms. knew more about the fiasco. Dawson fails to com- Dawson, Reagan did not have to do what he did. prehend much of the criticism directed at Reagan. He chose to, just as he chose to surround himself Even with the tenuous assumption that Reagan with incompetents such as North, Poindexter, wants the truth known, Reagan's ignorance of the Regan, Watt, Donovan, Burford, Casey, situation remains. He had to wait for a commis- McFarlane, Deaver ... ad nauseam. sion to tell him what his foreign policy was. Such Regrettably, I must agree that Reagan "thought ignorance isdndeed cause for alarm and grounds, it was right." That is what terrifies me—his inabil- not only for scrapping Reagan's alleged "hands- ity to see reality. In Reagan's world: giving arms off" management §tyle, but for his impeachment. and getting hostages in return is not a trade; Likening the Bay of Pigs to Irangate, Dawson releasing a Soviet spy and receiving Daniloff is portrays Reagan as simply the victim of bad not a swap; bombing Khadafi's tent in Libya is not CLC OBSERVER advice. Reagan was no victim. He chose to trade an attempt on his life; contras can murder, rape arms for hostages over the vehement objections of and run drugs yet be "founding fathers"; and EDITORIAL BOARD his Secretaries of Defense and State. In fact, he South Africa can be "constructively engaged" tried to circumvent these two officials so he would while it denies suffrage to three-quarters of its not have to face their opposition. population. Because Reagan repeatedly demon- Editor-in-Chief Mary Kay Linge Staff: Fran Arricale, Ian Beer, Katie strates a dangerous inability to discern fact from Dawson Anther defends Reagan because he has Managing Editor LisaVoIpe Berry, Ryan.Carey, Jayne Cohodas, taken "full responsibility for what his officers fantasy, one should call for Reagan's resignation Sharon Dawson, Diane DeVita, Marie really did." The acts of Poindexter, Regan and and not waste time, as Ms. Dawson does, defend- Adriana D'Andrea Remmings, Anthony Giglio, Cynthia North led to their forced resignations and firing, ing the indefensible. conor Suzanne Myron Johnson, Vivian Lake, O.T. Milsap, Lynne respectively. Yet, Reagan inexplicably remains in Sincerely, Editor Claire Vindigni Nathan, Elizabeth OToole, Vincent office. It would seem that responsibility is not so Pasquariello, Peggy Polk, Peter Vasseur, Joseph Vftak Arts Editor Fran Brancatelli Gene White. Lucille Widener. bad after all. It involves no accountability, it can Arts Editor Gary Rosen be voluntarily accepted by elected officials, and it can serve as an excuse for one's actions. lb The Editor: Commentary Editor Deanna Hayman Staff Photographers: O.T. Milsap As a friend of James Golden, I was very disap- Sports Editor Andrew David Creel With her distinction between Watergate and Graphics: Greg Ceragioli Irangate, Dawson reveals a wanton disregard of pointed with your article on his death, he deserved Photography Editor Greg Lord a much more sensitive and accurate memorial. the law. She explains that the two cannot be com- Art & Design Editor William Ribiero The CLC OBSERVER ie the independent stu- First, Jim was 20 and a junior, not 19 and a pared because whereas Nixon broke the law self- Business Manager Jill I dent newspaper of the College at Lincoln Cen- ishly, Reagan, if he broke the law, did so sophmore. Also, Jim was much more than just the ter, Fordham University, New York. Th President of Phi Gamma Phi. He was a good opinions expressed In the OBSERVER, inchid altruistically. Dawson is right in asserting the two Faculty Consultant Elizabeth Stone cannot be compared, but she does so for the friend, a dear, sweet person, a responsible young ing those kt columns, letters, end graphics i man, good student and all-around "good guy." thoaeof the individual writer or ortiet. Thorn wrong reason. Irangate has done far more damage Editors Emeriti Tom Wrobleski expressed In editorials are the opinions of tht to the U.S. because it involves our foreign policy Despite all the obstacles which blocked his form- Ramon Garcia ing a fraternity for his friends he never gave up. editorial board. No part of the OB8ERVER- and our credibility abroad. Sergio Rorez includlng advertisements, articles, photo- Nevertheless, with this "altruistic" difference Jim always had a smile and a laugh even when Joan DePierro graphs, and graphics—may be reproduced k in mind Dawson asks, "So what if he did break everything seemed to be going against his best any way, shape, or form without the axpraat the law?" Appallingly, Dawson demonstrates a efforts. written permission of the editorial board. Fm memory second only to Reagan's. She has forgot- Jim's funeral was beautiful. Father Adam gave Typeset by Oamar Graphics advertising Information or other correspon ten that we have the Constitution, a document an extremely touching eulogy and Jim's fraternity dance, contact the CLC OBSERVER, Box 18, Reagan swore to uphold on January 20,1981 and brothers did the readings at the mass. The memo- Lincoln Canter Campus, Fordham University, rial mass at Fordham was also beautiful. His • CLC Observer. 1987 New York, New York 10023. Room ABB C. 1985 (but who can remember what they were Telephone [S12] B41-53B4. doing back then?). The Constitution, not friends' eulogies expressed the feelings of us all. Machiavelli's The Prince, serves as the founda- Jim's life, as short as it was, touched us all. tion of our government and our President's Jim Golden's death reminded us all of how unexpectedly short life can be and that we all actions should reflect that fact. COLUMBIA should appreciate each other a little more than we SCHOLASTIC Dawson then decries how the Senate, by AnocUtcd PRESS ASSOOATtOa denouncing Reagan's actions, has tied Reagan's usually do. Even in his death, Jim brought his friends closer together. Collegia!* hands behind his back. First, the President's Vfe Love and miss you, Jim. First Place Award, 1983 actions made him worthy of excoriation. Second, Second Place Award, 1984 the fault for any hamstringing lies at Nancy Sincerely, First Place Award, I985 Second Place Award, 1985 Reagan's feet, not at the Senate's. Conveniently Judith A. Kluepfel leaking her squabbles with Regan to the press, the CLC'89 page 8 / CLC Observer / April 15.1987 Af Rousing Arizona

By Anthony Giglio clone Nathan Arizona, a furniture salesman who shouts on his commercials "If man prices arn't Suppose that you and your newlywed spouse the lowest in this here state, then mah name is not found out that you couldn't have any children, Nathan Arizona," has become the father of quin- what would be your next logical solution? (A) tuplets. Ed reasons that the Arizonas have been Adopt a child? (B) Consider a surrogate? or, (C) blessed with more than they can handle, and Kidnap someone else's child? Well, if you chose should share their wealth with those less fortunate letter "C," then the outrageously runny storyline than themselves. Now that the plot has been estab- of Raising Arizona, starring Nicolas Cage, will lished, the title rises on the screen like the sun ris- not surprise you in the least. ing from the desert floor. Hillbilly music blares, Inan abnormally long introduction, Cage, nar- banjos jam, and the audience sits in disbelief that rates in the voice of Hi McDonough, a guy with a this was only the beginning—heads were spin- southern drawl as thick as the mustache on his ning. face. Through his visual anecdote, he keys us in The entire movie is filled with antics that can be on his helplessly pathetic past: He gets arrested credited equally to Laurel and Hardy, as well as countless times for knocking over 7-Eleven type Blondie and Dag wood. What adds to this duo's road stops, and each time he's getting booked, he comic appeal is that the movie is sometimes seen gazes at the policewoman taking his mug shots through the eyes of Nathan Arizona Jr., the kid- with a hopeful look. That woman turns out to be napped infant. Through his perception and the Edwina (Ed for short, played by Holly Hunter) camera angles, it almost seems that the movie is a the woman of his dreams, and the one he eventu- moving comic strip. ally marries once he gets his act together. When the introduction finally ends, months Although the entire movie rides on this fast have passed before our eyes. HI they call him paced, outer-limit premise, it is done artfully Hi—tells us about how happy their marriage was, enough that one cannot get bored. In complete how they kept trying, and trying and trying to contrast, the dusty desert setting as well as the have a baby, until one day Ed comes blazing exaggerated drawled speech add color to this through the desert toward their trailer home and rfiock on the new south-west. cries out "I'm bay-ren!" Had she not sobbed after As for Cage's performance, this has to be his saying this, one might be confused as to whether warmest role yet. His credibility, integrity and she meant she was bearing, or barren. Through warmth shine through this performance like no her hilarious sobbing, the latter seems more other role he has tackled before. Through his and appropriate. Hunter's equally well acted roles, the couple con- from the movie Raising Arizona Because of Hi's criminal record, the couple vinced this viewer that they truly believed that learns that adoption is out of the question. They kidnapping was a logical and fair solution to their are devastated to the point of being comically misfortune. This seriousness mixed with an over pathetic. But alas—while watching T.V. one lazy abundance of comedy make this movie a very Kind of Wonderful Soundtrack afternoon, they learn that the local Crazy Eddie enjoyable experience. By Mary Kay Linge light should begin to flash. Not only that, but the better-known artists seei It's hip, it's hot, it's now. It's full of new stuff, to have been very much toned down. Stephen (; new versions of old stuff, and stuff that sounds old k/a "Tin-tin") Duffy's "She Loves Me" is sai A Hollywood Education By Sea but is actually new. It's got bands with the most charine even for him. Pete Shelley, formerly ridiculous names you've ever heard and a list of the Buzzcocks, sounds awfully tame on "Do Any IheBn§ the men in Platoon represent the reality of the dedications that is really one long Inside joke. It's thing." Even the hard-edged Jesus and Mar} By Lynette Harrison tayar* Vietnamese War. They are real soldiers who went the so-called "soundtrack" to the latest John Chain are positively pedestrian in "The Hardes schoohi into the Avar not to win, but to endure; not to Hughes teen angst movie, Some Kind of Wonder- Walk," which is probably the most understatec A few weekends ago, a friend and I decided on people '/J achieve, but to survive. These men were not fid, but in reality it's a bunch of unrelated singles thing they've ever done (although lines like "Trt a relaxing evening at the movies and chose to see greatly I" the much heralded Platoon. Had I picked one of heroes, because, in Vietnam, there were none. In from British artists all set to make it big in the thing swims in blood and it's cold stoney dead their hearts, not one of them wanted to be there States. are, I admit, graphic enough to make an impres the more fanciful titles, like Outrageous Fortune was to or Some Kind of Wonderful, I probably "would and the movie makes that very clear. Yet, my gen- They've got a good chance, in fact. Previous sion). eration's uncontrollable need to equate brutality cometc'J have been comfortably entertained. Comfortably soundtracks for Hughes films like Pretty in Pink Of the "unknowns," most of their songs are in the B entertained I was not, for seeing Platoon forced and power with heroism makes them into idols . and The Breakfast Club have given acts like the pretty nondescript, especially Flesh For Lulu's " they never were. Of the people who lived through place el | me to watch the most disturbing history lesson Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds, and Orchestral Go Crazy." This, inexplicably, is the album's first place th I , the war, no one really thought these men were single; the melody's fairly bouncy, but the lyric I've ever experienced in or out of the classroom. Manouvres in the Dark major career boosts. With 77iei| heroes, and it's a serious mistake to make them so are completely inane ("Well isn't that nice, liki Having never really been taught about the details a track record like that, Hughes must be deluged the nev 1 of Vietnam in school, I needed Hollywood to give some twenty years later. Survivors, yes—but they were never heroes. This is just a result of our gen- School. I me^jny education of the war through Platoon. take a j' Unlike my school teachers, who, after explaining eration's inability to watch this movie as a reality without filtering it through our Hollywood images posed t everything, gave me answers, the silver screen problen' gave me no answers to this war. Instead, it just left of fame and glory. Our society is split in its interpretations of Pla- howeve me with dozens of plaguing questions about the casting genuineness of this movie and the image of Viet- toon between those who've lived through the Viet- nam War, and people like me who've only heard Fame. ' nam it was conveying to my generation. "ghetto I like many others who were educated after the about it. Tb our parents, the content of this movie is no great surprise. They've watched scenes sim- have en Vietnam war occurred, learned relatively nothing their ha about the war itself. Time didn't allow us to get ilar to this from their livingrooms through cover- age sandwiched between The Price is Right and school s past the New Deal in our history book, so Viet- clothes nam appeared to me a war that simply occurred, The Brady Bunch. They already know how it really happened, so their praises go to the director Thet caused a lot of turmoil and was forgotten. Then I student saw Platoon and realized it was much more than for the reality he captured and the actors' convinc- ing performances. The Academy of Motion Pic- none of that. The despair, violence and helplessness por- matter < trayed in the men characterized in this movie are ture Arts and Sciences also applauded the movie such strong feelings that it seems almost too cruel by awarding it the Best Picture honor and by also naming Oliver Stone as Best Director. This year, ing at. to put on Him. Yet, it didn't seem to shock the found j majority of the young audience I watched this film the aesthetic qualities with which the Academy usually judges a movie by—the scene, the acting, tough. with. As a society so accustomed to the exagger- seen a[| ated fantasies Hollywood creates, my generation the emotional effect—seems to have taken the back burner—the film's realism has won these No seems to be having a hard time understanding that phony' this isn't just another movie—this is a reenactment honors for Platoon. Hollywood has finally found a Vietnam picture that, they all agree, captures the shows' of reality! Platoon is hardly the usual composite studenl of Hollywood exaggerations, but is most likely a essence of this tremulous time period. Also, after FLESH FOR LULU teachei silver screen understatement to protect our coun- ten painful years of writing this incredible story, Oliver Stone's triumph of bringing our country the scr j try's credibility. However, due to my generation's with demos at every turn. Miami Vice" is a good example). There f ignorance of Vietnam, it is impossible for us to back to terms with this war and putting it into its proper perspective could not go unnoticed. Maybe all the better-known bands have been Two tracks from lesser-known bands stand out such a determine wherein lies the truth. taken, or maybe the start of Hughes' own record Wilso I agree with the Academy—the movie was won- from the others. "Brilliant Mind" by Furniture is Platoon is relating to my generation in only one label has given him a godfather complex; what- Englis; derful and I admire Oliver Stone for his courage to moody but arresting; verses flow into choruses, misleading way which is that its characters per- ever the reason, this LP is full of unknowns, at and the middle eight jumps out of nowhere and ing by put this on paper and later, on the screen. How- fectly fit the warped definition of the modern day least to American ears (and, I suspect, to foreign fades back into the song as quietly as it came. wcll.^ hero. At the movie, the boys in front of me ever, I still left the theater shaken and confused- ones as well). This is, of course, a great way to under; shaken by the content of Platoon and confused by On a very different note is "Can't Help Falling (dressed in camouflage and head bands.) were ;ivc a deserving band a head start, and to allow us In Love," that old Elvis ballad redone by an Irish] he nev .the reactions of the teenagers watching around screaming "Kill 'em!" as an American sergeant uncultured Yanks to hear a new-music sampler band, Lick The Tins. It's the strangest version of] mean' me. I realize these reactions are inevitable due to kills his colleague in the film. Ironically, these without much of a risk (even if you detest one the standard you're likely to hear, opening with a poor, the generation gap I'm part of and the media that same boys were the ones hooting for Rambo last band on the album you're bound to like at least penny-whistle solo and closing with a burst of tra- box irl week, and Hulk Hogan the week before because surrounds me; but the dissension and emotionality >nc other—believe me, the music is that varied). ditional Gaelic jamming. It is] these characters, like the men in the movie, are I watched on the screen was unbelievable to me, The flip side of this is the fact that the artists On the whole, this LP is like many of today's show I their versions of heroes. Tb these kids in the audi- and the condoning, hero-worship of the surround- may have given up some of their individuality in soundtrack albums—it's directionless and spotty, Mnryj ence, it's all very easy to find these men admira- ing teenagers towards it was even more unreal. ursuit of Stateside fame and fortune. Stephen But there is some very good material here that work | ble: men who hurt and kill have power and those For our parents, this story has an ending. They Hague produced all the tracks, some from origi- deserves to be heard in the United States. If Some Lou who have power must be heroes. What's not so saw the war begin, watched it escalate, and nal recordings. Why would this be necessary? Tb Kind Of Wonderful gives it a popular forum, and if bccaul easy for them to differentiate is that Rambo and brought it to a close. For me, and others my age Jvc the album a unified sound, of course. Here is radio playlists are expanded because of this expo- ushaJ Hulk Hogan are fictional, unreal characters while continued on page 11 where the listener's "artistic integrity" warning sure, it must have been worth it, Bmnxi April 15,1987 / CLC Observer / page 9

TV Update Adams' Latest is Burning Hot By Gary Rosen J"~

It's that time of the year again, when most of By Fran Brancatelli our favorite shows take an extended vacation to get ready for the new fall schedule. In their place Bryan Adams' recently released fifth album, are mid-season replacements hoping to make the Into the Fire, is promising to be a successful fol- grade and get the green light for September. low-up to his 1984 platinum smash Reckless. One new offering is Max Headroom, Tuesday As "Heat of the Night," the first single off the night, 10PM on ABC. We got to know Max as a album, continues to climb the Billboard charts, it computer-generated image who has made it big is apparent that Into the Fire was written in a dif- on Cable and TV commercials. ferent perspective than Adams' previous work. Judging by the first episode, the title is mislead- Throughout the album, Adams deals with issues ing. Max didn't appear on screen until the second far more deeper than those addressed in "Kids half of the program. The main character is Edison Wanna Rock" and "Summer of '69." Side one's Carter (Matt Frewer), an on air personality and "Remembrance Day," for instance, is Adams' investigative reporter for Network 23, which is way of thanking the fathers who fought and died set 20 minutes into the future. Everything is fine in wartime to protect our freedom. "Rebel," a cut until Carter starts to uncover an unpleasant story off of side two, is semi-autobiographical for about his network. The higher ups at Network 23 Adams. Originally recorded by The Who's Roger have decided they are losing too many viewers Daltry, Adams' version has an added third verse, and ratings when they change the channel—so, which refers to his grandfather in England. they've developed a method to "zap" the person Although the current single is getting airplay on watching, so their television always stays on their Top 40 stations, the album is not as "pop" sound- station. They call them "blip verts." ing as most of the tunes on Reckless were. Most of The big boys try to do away with Carter, when the tracks on Into the Fire are intense, compelling they feel he knows too much. With the help of his rock songs, that, except for the upbeat "Only the cohort in the control room Theora (Amanda Strong Survive" and "Home Again," the ballad Pays), Carter teaches his network a lesson about reminiscent of "Heaven," won't make it to Top the ratings game. Frewer also plays Carter's com- 40 stations. puter-generated alter ego, Max Headroom. Max The album's other notable cuts include "Hearts was developed by a teen-ager who works for Net- on Fire," which is similar to the sounds of songs work 23. Max's purpose was to have Carter's on Adams third album, Cuts Like a Knife, the bal- knowledge but not his morals. lad "Victim of Love," and the album's driving The first episode was at times hard to follow. title track, "Into the Fire." The futuristic aspect was interesting, and the Overall, Adams has come into his own as a computerized special effects were excellent. Both writer and performer with Into the Fire. The Frewer and Pays did respectable jobs. Hopefully album, which is on A&M Records, will be more their relationship can grow in future episodes. than satisfying to fans who will recognize Into the BRYAN ADAMS Max Headroom should do well with Moonlight- Fire as his best effort to date. ing as a lead in. I hope the writers can make the stories a little more interesting and easier to keep up with. It took too much time to figure out what United Press International. Last year their 6:00 was going on. Most viewers aren't that patient. edition was the winner. Another new series hopeful is Nothing in Com- Channel 2 News at Noon will be getting a co- Rich Talents i McDonald mon, Thursday night 9:30PM on NBC. This new anchor. Bree Walker will join the program in June show is based on the hit movie of the same name and will also contribute reports from the field. By Lucille Widener mx Zoo is a show that is supposed to por- starring Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason. The pro- Walker is from San Diego where she anchors the 5 'wverty ridden, drug infested, urban high gram centers around two characters,Ewing will live. In the initial showing, there is a garden party for lough money to go to the Village to have cast. The one noteable exception is cameraman Bologna's future partner and his family. The girls ,ir styled. Even the teenage mothers in the Victoria Principal has bid adieu to Dallas in this Joey D., who always delivers a funny line when season's firery car crash, but it appears if a new are trying to act with decorum, but the daughters seem to have enough money and time to go exiting a scene. of the other family incite them to riot. The result is shopping and get to the beauty parlor, actress will be inserted. Maybe Dallas producer Nothing in Common has the potential for suc- Leonard Katzman can get Pamela Sue Martin, a ruined afternoon, as the future partner and his eachers in the school constantly search the cess with improved dialogue. The actors all do family storm out. V lockers for drugs but none are found and remember her? She was the original Fallon on their jobs well, but need better material to work Dynasty. The ensuing episodes give each girl a chance at | the students appear to be using them. As a with. It should do well in its Thursday night slot. a solo performance. You never know when a situa- jf fact, there seems to be very little drink- The big question is, will Howard -Stern get his Producer Garry Marshall (Laverne & Shirley & own TV talk show? It's unconfirmed but Fox may tion is going to turn out an oldie, sung by the girls. Happy Days) couldn't ask to be on a better night. Bologna does not have much luck with his this "troubled" school. When a gun is be his employer for a five night try out. Some how Both of these shows are pale by comparison to women friends, however. They are all spoiled, in a student's locker even the so called I can't picture seeing Lesbian Dial-a-Date. Stay one of Fox's new shows called Married... With beautiful, and vapid. His butler, Clapper, is guys look shocked, as if they have never tuned. Children. (See Review) It's well written and superb. He counterbalances Bologna's perform- I weapon before. And finally, I want to commend the Motion Pic- extremely funny. Don't miss it! ture Academy of Arts and Sciences for choosing ance. Clapper always sides with the girls. ', if it was just the students that appeared News Dept: News 4 at 6 won the Emmy for Oliver Stone for Best Director and Platoon for The writers do not want you to take this series one could perhaps accept it. After all the best local news for the third year in a row. Chan- Best Picture. It's great to see a movie that means too seriously. There are poignant moments and central characters are the teachers and the nel 2 News at 11 was voted best newscast by something given the honor it deserves. humorous ones. For pure entertainment, I recom- 'is are really only props. Unfortunately, the mend Rags to Riches. |rs are merely caricatures. The teachers in IOOI can be easily divided into two groups, is the young, well-off, idealistic teachers, 5 Sara [Kathryn Harrold] and Harry [David in]. Sara is the concerned, but troubled !h teacher with a plush apartment, and judg Captivating Drama i her wardrobe, a charge account at Saks as While Harry is the one who grew up in, and lands the city. Now he has two children thai committing suicide. Tbvah Feldshuh portrays Dr. cr seems to go home to. The older teachers By Diane DeVlta Hertz, a devoted prison psychiatrist trying to help Also present in the first episode were the begin- vhilc are burned out, hypocritical, and a corrections officer whose boyfriend tricks her ning traces of a relationship between an earnest Some of them look as if they crawl out of i The ABC series Hotel which normally appears into taking acid, as means of manipulating her to deputy superintendent, John Getz, and an idealis- the morning. on Wednesdays at 10:00 has temporarily been sell drugs to the prisoners. Situations dealing with tic "rich liberal" who is obsessed with improving a shame that Ed Asner has to settle for i replaced by the premier of Mariah, a drama that matters of this magnitude must be carefully the present conditions at the jail, Although this like this after acting in such shows as: Th deals with the harsh realities faced by profession- treated, so that they are both dramatic and believ- story line was not developed extensively, there is a > Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant The net als working in a maximum security prison. • able. Mariah manages to do that, and more.. We great deal of potential if'the series continues. executives allowed a thoughtful show like The April 1 debut of Mariah concentrated on actually feel the tension present in the cell of the Although the topics focused on in Mariah may Irani, to be cancelled under pressun some rather serious, yet diverse, issues. William suicidal inmate, and, the insanity and fright of the not be pleasant, they are handled in a captivating ic of Ed Asncr's political views. Now all ol Allan Young plays a young clergyman who man- drugged officer. The actors truly bring to life the fashion. It is intense, suspenseful and definitely e to settle for a sub-standard show like Vu ages to prevent a nineteen year-old inmate from suspenseful sequences and compelling dialogue. worthy of a regular time slot. Zoo. paga 10 / CLC Ob»arvw / April 15,1987 ARTS The Dating Game

By Elizabeth O'lbole bottle of champagne, she ends up wrecking the dinner party, helping him to lose his job, total his ' Bruce Willis is making his movie debut in Blind car, and get him arrested. Meanwhile, on top of Date, but don't go running to the movie theatres all this, her psychotic ex-boyfriend chases them filled with high expectations—you may be in for a through town trying to kill Walter. Poor Walter. not-so-pleasant surprise. The popular star of Simply put, this blind date turned into the worst Moonlighting is as funny as he can be given the nightmare of his life. After a while, you'll ask script. Plot: innocent, blind date turns into chaos; yourself why he doesn't get up and leave this girl successful bachelor who has it all loses it all. after she destroyed his reputation and lost him his Blind Date is essentially predictable slapstick. job. Walter later gets back, at Nadia's snob Willis portrays yuppie Walter Davis, a financial friend's dinner party. Here we see Willis at his analyst. After a business meeting, Walter is asked best, really enjoying himself as he gets his by his boss to attend a dinner party in honor of a revenge. big client. Walter must, go for the sake of his job, One of the lead characters is Nadia's ex-boy- but realizes he doesn't have a date. friend, David, a crazy defense attorney, portrayed Next he visits his nerdy brother, the used car by John La Roquette. Many may know his famil- salesman. "Can I borrow your wife?" Walter iar face from the night time sit-com "Night asks, and the audience is reminded of typical Wil- Court". He does a good job in his role as an lis humor. It turns out Walter's sister-in-law has a insanely jealous, but sappy ex, still madly in love friend, new in town and looking to meet new peo- with Nadia. However, some of his scenes border ple. Enter Nadia, portrayed by Kim Basinger, on the line of ridiculous. Walter's blind date. But, he is warned not to let Kim Basinger, who plays Nadia, does a good her drink—she gets wild. At this point, you can job portraying a drunk. just imagine Walter's face when he hears this. He The movie progresses—slowly, I might add—to is definitely looking forward to this date. a nice, but definitely predictable ending. Willis As noted, the movie is pretty predictable. plays his part well, and shows a lot of potential for Although Walter takes a serious liking to this movie roles. The whole problem with Blind Date: seemingly quiet, pretty Nadia, after they share a he's a victim of a bad script.

Takin Breakfast is Served

By Fran Brancatelli tage of them. Considering the number of tickets being given away and the many opportunities that Spring is traditionally the biggest time of the listeners have to win them, actually winning the | year for concerts and this season is no exception. tickets shouldn't be difficult. All you have to do to I Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Bon Jovi, Huey Lewis score a pair of tickets is "to be in the right place at 'and the News, Genesis and U2 will all be coming the right time," register for as many contests as [ to town in the next couple of months, and nobody possible, and stay glued to your radio for informa- has more tickets to all these shows than local radio tion about the contests. In any case, you doir't lose (Stations. If you weren't able to get tickets to any of anything by at least trying to win! 0 these shows, you still have a good chance of win- Besides giving away tickets some stations are ning them from just about any station. planning to broadcast some shows, live. Last Top 40 stations Z-lOO and WPLJ are both hav- week, both WNEW and K-Rock broadcasted the ling special "Pick-a-Ticket" weekends. Listeners Grateful Dead concert, live, from the Meadow- (who call in to win on either of these stations on lands. On Aoril 27, WNEW plans to air an Eric ISaturdays or Sundays, of designated weekends, Clapton concert that was recorded this past sum- uet to choose from several concerts, which one mer in England. Clapton, incidentally, will be ^they'd like to attend. playing Madison Square Garden that night. Album rocker WNEW-FM stumbled on to In other news, Hot 103 WQHT-FM has started 19,000 extra Genesis tickets for the group's May a city-wide campaign to fight the spread of AIDS. aBOth appearance at Giants Stadium. The tickets The station will be distributing condoms at clubs I'A ere not sold originally because of a scheduling and events, where their disc jockies will be mak- •conflict at the complex that limited parking. In ing promotional and personal appearances, as a exchange for the privilege of giving away the tick- part of the station's "sexual awareness" mon- ets, WNEW will offer a special shuttle bus from th...Disc Jockey Notes: Z-100 has finally gotten a [Manhattan to the stadium, for listeners who win permanent replacement for afternoon drive jock, jackets in the station's special lottery, Shadow Stevens. "Magical" Matt Allen, a real i WNEW has also been sending Marty Martinez, magician who comes to Z-100 from KRBE in Dave Herman's morning sidekick, to different Houston, took over the 3-7 p.m. slot last as of the city to give anyone who is wearing week.. .K-Rock's Vin Scelsa has taped a special - hing with WNEW on it, tickets to all differ- show called "Easter Acoustic Extravaganza" for \ THE BREAKFAST CLUB nt concerts. his April 19th broadcast. This second annual Concert ticket give-a-ways are the best gim- show features performances by Joe Jackson, between disco and pop music, and sounds a bit nicks that stations can use to promote themselves, Buster Poindexter, and Richie Havens, and airs 9 By Lisa Volpe like Kool and the Gang. It also has just the right tnd why shouldn't you—the listener—take advan- a.m. -2 p.m. All over N.Y., thousands of DJ's have been mix of vocals and synthesizers, which is more receiving a box of cereal along with their morning than can be said for "Specialty". Although as a mail. No, this isn't some new Bob Geldof cam- song you can probably dance to it (if you try real paign to end "Radio Hunger", it's the new pro- hard), the synthesizers and "mastermixes" on motional idea for the debut album of Breakfast this single muffle any coherent sound the band Fox Goes Primetime makes. (It sounds alot like an old Bee Gees record- Club. No, Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson have By Ian J. Baer O'Neill. His shoe store serves as yet another envi- not started taking guitar lessons—Breakfast Club played at 78 rpra.) ronment for his hilarious sarcasm. After a rather is the newest band to hit the dance music scene, "Always Be Like This" is easier on the ears, The Networks—ABC, CBS, and NBC-that's rotund woman with size nine feet accuses Al of and the cereal boxes contain their album, also with a blend of R&B/pop vocals reminiscent of the way it's always been, right? Either watch what being discourteous, he fires back, "Actually, I'm titled Breakfast Club. Hall & Oates. It's easy to dance to and should do they have to offer, no matter how bad it is, or being very courteous. I'm trying to squeeze your This group of four musicians claim that they well on the charts. you're forced into a PBS ballet or another Odd size nine foot into a size seven shoe, when I started using the name long before the movie ever The only truly horrible song on the album is Couple rerun. That's fine if you're a big Barishni- should be easing it into the box." reached the theaters. Lyricist Dan Gilroy and his kov or Jack Klugman fan, but for the rest, the "Kiss and Tell". This song tries its best to be a Katey Sagal, whose sisters were the twins in brother Eddie started the band in 1979, along with ballad, but never seems to recover from Dan alternatives have had little to offer. Rupert Mur- Double Dvuble, plays Peggy, Al's perfect mate. a friend by the name of Madonna Ciccione. But Gilroy's insulting lyrics. "I kiss and tell, and eve- doch would like to change that situation. His Fox When Al complains that on top of working all day soon their female drummer with the now-famous rybody's gonna know....so make your mind up, Broadcasting Company made its first move he now has to do the shopping, he sarcastically bellybutton decided she wanted to try singing hurry up, 'cause I wanna kiss and tell." The over- towards cracking the big three on Sunday, April 5, asks Peggy if there's anything else she would like instead, and quit the band. She formed a band ' all message: Wham, Bam, I can't wait to tell Sam with two new entries, Married... With Children him to do. "Yeah," says Peg, "shave your back" with guitarist Gary Bu^ke and drummer/song- and the rest of the guys. Give me a break, Gilroy. and The %icey Ullman Show. "I have that hair," Al retorts, "to keep you away writer Steve Bray, but later went solo in 1983. Gilroy redeems himself somewhat with "Rico The premiere episode of Married was probably at night." (The rest, as they say, is history.) Gary and Steve Mambo", a catchy tune with a latin beat which is the funniest television sitcom to hit the airwaves in joined up with Dan and Eddie, and the Breakfast If the style of humor didn't separate Married sure to heard on the beaches this summer. (This years. Sure, Cosby is Cosby, but as the series pre- Club was complete. from the Cosbys, the format surely did. The chil- one is definitely "boom box" material.) "Tongue- views said, "They're not the Cosbys, they're the dren, as the title suggests, are an afterthought, Expectations are high for the band's debut Tied" and "Standout" are also pretty good, but Bundys." Al and Peggy Bundy are a Chicago mid- serving only as garnish for the Bundy's barbs. It's album. One of the singles, "Right On Track", has steer clear of "Expressway to Your Heart", fea- dle class couple of 15 years who spend most of a refreshing, daring, hilarious show. been getting widespread airplay, and reached turing lots of honking car horns and screeching their time insulting each other, or others as the Thicey Ullman, on the other" hand, only scored number 39 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart last electric guitars. case may be. After a neighboring couple explains two out of three. It is daring (there hasn't been a week. The album itself is at number 94 and still On the whole, the album has some fair vocals that they will not allow their son to play sports prime-time comedy variety show since the Man- climbing. supported by a good dance beat and occassionally becftuse they're too violent and competitive, Al "Right On Track" is easily the best song on the drell Sisters back in 1983), and that alone is overpowering synthesizers. The lyrics need work inquires, "Oh, do you plan to neuter him as album, with a beat that's hard not to dance to. The (are you listening, Dan Gilroy?), but as debut refreshing. However, as talented and appealing as well?" song, written by Dan Gilroy along with Steve albums go, Breakfast Club has served up a real Al Bundy is an Archie Bunker/Ralph Kramden Ullman is, the show needs some major fine tun- Bray (who collaborated with Madonna on Like A treat, especially for fans of "old" (late 1970's) type, and is played to comic perfection by Ed contlnued on page u Virgin, True Blue, and Into the Groove) is a cross disco. April 15,1987 / CLC Obsannr / page 11 FEATURES Gigs' Guide to West 8th Street Shoe Shopping for Men

By Anthony Giglio ing around $55.00. Rite, at 14 W. 8th, carries its If you fall into the category of the man whose mentioned in my above descriptions would be own line of dress shoes that are mainly conserva- shoes are Gaudily Guido, that is, pointy, flashy, caught dead in your footwear. For you, mis past Gentlemen, it's time to grab those galoshes, tive, bordering more on formal than casual, all noticeably different and sometimes outrageously winter gave new life to horse hair, which is still tear off those totes, and ban those boots. Spring is around $100.00. Conservative casual can be overstated, SUdor Boutique at 23 W. 8th is your the rage in most of these store windows. For the upon us again, and since foot fashions change just found at Sweet Feet, 68 W. 8th. Of the few men's home away from home. Roach Killers are the summer, shorter horse hair seems to be the as fast as clothing styles, last spring's shoes are shoes they carry, most are soft soled casuals that chief product here, and come in a variety of styles, answer. Brutini has a line of many different types certainly not going to help. Whether your foot- conservatives wear in place of sneakers. Rockport all of course, with a needle sharp toe. Sancho as of horse hairs that can be found at Sildor Bou- wear style is Quite Conservative, Passively Pre- leads in this type of casual costing from $50.00 to well as Aurelio Garcia both have a nice line out in tique, mostly in the $50.00 range. The Village ppy, Gaudily Guido, Very Village or Solely as much as $100.00, the more expensive ones this mode, generally in the $90.00 range. Giorgio Cobbler carries a wide variety of snake skins by Sneakers, West 8th St., between Sixth Ave. and being of maximum comfort. Monique, 47 W. Brutini's older line of dressy guido can be found Brutini as well as alligator and horse hair, all University Place, has at least two pairs for all of 8th, is one of the most exclusive of all of 8th here discounted than originally priced, sometimes priced differently depending on extravagance. you. Street's stores. Carrying only her own line, all of as low as $40.00. For the more toned down guido, Kinway Shoes, at 7 W. 8th, has the widest assort- Before I tell you which stores will better fit your her shoes are over $100.00. Wearbest Shoes has a great assortment of shoes ment of Village variety to be found. Of the most feet, perhaps you should ask yourself these ques- For the man who is Passively Preppie, penny that are absolutely the newest out in guido casual. popular, Na Na has a wide range of horse hairs, tions, in a shoe store, before you even try a pair of loafers prevail. The Village Cobbler has "Wee- Black and tin foil shoes may be as popular for men some with leopard spots, and some that look shoes on: Does the upper feel like leather or juns" classic penny loafers for $57,00. Stadler this summer as foils were for women last summer, alive, all around $65.00. "pleather" (plastic-leather)? If you push down on Shoes at 40 W. 8th, carries a wide range of loaf- mostly by Jon Franco Pirelli, in the $90.00 range. And finally, for the man whose footwear collec- the front of the shoe with your thumb, does an ers, some as wild as paisley penny loafers in a The ultimate in ultra casual summer guido shoes tion remains Solely Sneakers, you seldom wear indentation remain there permanently? When variety of colors for $64.99. Wearbest Shoes, 53 has to be the European designed espadrilles, the shoes, when you do thev are usuallvJhe ones that holding the shoe at the heel and bending the front W. 8th, has, among its wide range, many styles straw bottomed sandal type shoes made of thin fail my inspection test, and were probably under upward, does the leather crinkle up and make a that may be considered ultra-casual preppie. linnen. This summer, they come to New York in $19.95. Although these stores are predominantly noticeable crease across the instep of the shoe? Is Zodiac emerges this season as the leader in this over a dozen colors and textures, even leather. for shoe shoppers, they do have a limited selection fashion with multi colored moccasins ranging Stag, at 43 W. 8th, carries MacDugan espadrilles mostly in the $4O-$55.00 range. Perhaps the ulti- for $45.00. A cheaper, more practical version can mate store for passive preppies is Michele 011- be found at Wearbest Shoes, where Hipoppota- vieri, 59 W. 8th. She frequently runs sales with mus are offered for only $25.00. substantial savings, and his the traditional penny Even if you don't live in the Village, your style loafer in alligator skin for under $100.00. may be considered Very Village so long as no one the sole of the shoe made of papier mache, card- of sneakers. Kinway Shoes carries Converse and board or some other collapsable material? If a pair Reeboks for their normal prices, around $50- of shoes has any of these characteristics, you bet- $60.00. Shoe Revue Ltd. at 2 W. 8m, carries a ter not spend any more than $19-95 on them. large selection of the bom again Converse caqws Most shoes of better quality range from $56.00 to high tops for $32.00. For the sneaker lover who well into the hundreds, and should have abso- sometimes likes to wear a dressy sneaker or just a lutely none of the above flaws. If you are unsure step above one might like the new line of very of what stylistic category of shoes you wear, per- casual sneaker types by Travel Fox, all ranging haps this breakdown will help: around $49.99. And finally, the ultimate in For the.man who is Quite Conservative, you sneaker evolution has to be the marriage of wear shoes that are modest like Stacey Adams, sneaker and snakeskin, which produced "sna- 1 no) flamboyant like Jag. For you, the Village kers." Shoe Revue Ltd. as well as Village Cob- Cobbler at 62 W. 8th, has, among a wide range of bler carries these new wave sneakers for a mere shoes, Zodiac loafers of different styles, all rang- Graphic by Joan OePierm continued on page 13 A Trailer of Medical Magic

By Peter Vasseur adjusted to the pattern of the known element's res- these sub-atomic particles). highly energetic particles of matter that travel in onance frequency. By exploiting this natural phenomena the wavelike patterns (e.g. radioactivity). Since the By now, most of the CLC population is proba- Since the human body is composed mainly of device is also able to provide doctors with layered Magnetic Resonance Imager does not employ bly aware of the large white trailer located behind hydrogen atoms, the device is set to the magnetic cross-sections of the internal structure of a these materials or methods, it is much safer to the the fountain of Saint Peter the fisherman on our resonance frequency of that element. The device patient. For example, the device may be pro- environment that surrounds it, and the people who West 62nd Street entrance. It is fenced off, with an is able to align the outer electrons of any sub- grammed to view the top three inches of a patients live and work near it. accessible entrance, and has a large sign warning stance because of its strong magnetic field (at its Cranial cavity, in vertical or horizontal cross-sec- The only problem is that the device cannot be people with pacemakers to stay clear of its strong core the magnet is 30,000 times more powerful tions. This is something that Cat-scans and X-ray used on patients with pacemakers, or metalic magnetic field. than the earth's natural gravitational force on machines have difficulty with since they employ implants in their bodies. A pacemaker may have its rhythm altered by the Magnetic Resonance This trailer houses a special medical analysis Imager's power, thus causing the pacemaker to device that is owned by the American Shared Hos- "misfire," and force the patients heart into an pital Services which subcontracts its services to irratic or unsuitable rhythm. This is why the St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital and the West side trailor that houses the device is labeled, as Radio-logical Group. The device is a Magnetic required by law, with warnings about its effects Resonance Imager, and it is a breakthrough in on metallic objects, and magnetically sensitive medical technology. The imager can provide devices. However, Dr. Reed assured me that the clear, accurate, and sharp video image reproduc- effects of the magnet are powerful only within the tions of the internal structure of a patient who is range of its field. For people with pacemakers, the placed before it, and it can provide the image range varies from 10-30 feet around the core of without the use of any radioactive substances. I the magnet. For metallic objects, the range is was shown the facility by the head technician and defined by Dr. Reed as anywhere in the room manager, Dr. Randy Reed. where the magnet is located while it is operating. Dr. Reed explained that the MRI works by The principle uses of this device will be to adjusting the polarity and strength of its magnetic observe the progress of cancer patients; how the field to that of the substance it is analyzing. All development of the fetus is progressing while in matter is composed of atoms that are surrounded its mothers uterus; monitoring trace substances in by electrons, and these electrons will align them- the blood, and internal observation of bone frac- selves in a particular way when the device focuses tures. At the writing of this article, I had been its field on the subject. Each element has a differ- invited to return for a second tour of the facility, ent electron structure, and therefore its electron and asked to play patient so that Dr. Reed could alignment will be unique. The use of the Magnetic demonstrate its capability. I will be keeping the Resonance Imaging device will help identify it. To public informed of any new advances on this sub- set the target element, a simple radio frequency is ject as it continues to unfold.

5. Ullman finished with an entertaining song, but by that time I found myself fighting to keep my Primetime hands off the remote control. which George C. Scott occupies the Oval Office), Education continued from page 10 One thing was very obvious. When Ullman, a and Duet, a romantic comedy. Then, in June, Sat- continued from page 8 bawdy British talent of high order, is on the urday night will be unveiled. By 1990, Fox. however, we leave this movie with no coficrete ing. screen, the show's bright, funny, and refreshingly Each half hour contains two sketches, a musical whose first entry was The Late Show starring solutions. All we can do is listen and regard other different. When she's not, it's a terrible bore. If I people's reactions as true. Whether this is Holly- number or two, various' special guests, and run- could give one piece of advice to top-billed crea- Joan Rivers, expects to be a fully operating televi- ning gags. Jn the opener, the first sketch Involved sion network. It's quite an undertaking for Mur- wood's oeefed-up cjusade or if it's the real thing tor James L. Brooks (whose credits include the will continue to elude us. Ullman as a homely woman who goes to a plastic old Mary Tyler Moore show and Terms Of Endear- doch, who has already sunk $150 million into the surgeon for a total makeover, and it leads into a ment), it would be to let Tracey spend all 30 min- fledgeling effort, but industry experts say it just Get the facts about AIDS. ) hilarious rendition of "I Feel Pretty." It was a win- utes on camera. might pay off. If the quality continues as it began ner, but the show seemed to die from that poiht on. last Sunday, there will be a pleasant alternative to Write: N.Y.S Health Dept. It was followed by another skit in which Ullman By May, Fox will have premiered all five Sun- day night shows, giving them a nearly complete the Big Three, and you don't even need cable to Box 2,000 was not featured, and another with a comic jug- get it. Next time: we'll take a look at 21 Jump gler. BOOM—it was like Hiroshima hit Channel prime-time lineup: 21 Jump Street, about under- Albany, NY 12220 cover cops in a high school, Mr, President (in Street and Duet. page 12 / CLC Oteennr / April 15,1987

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By Claire Vindigni you can create your own version at home. Tb do The next step is to dye the egg. After the egg is bands (after the eggs have dried) you will see that this, you'll need a round-tipped artist's pen, nib, a dyed, hold it above a flame to melt the wax. you have created a pattern of thin lines. Easter is almost heretind it's time to start think- large white candle, and cold water egg dye. Draw Remember not to let the egg and the flame touch, Another way to work with lightly died eggs is ing about dying your Easter eggs. Oh, I know your design in pencil on the egg. Do this very or else soot will be all over your egg. by using acrylic paints. Draw with the paints any what you're thinking. Dying eggs is a boring job, lightly so the dye can cover the pencil marks. Another way to create special Easter eggs is to design you wish, or a special Easter greeting to and I bet that few of you have done it since you Light the candle. When a wax pool forms under use rubber bands. Yes, that's right, rubber bands. someone special. If you're not creative enough for were kids. Well, I'm not suggesting dying eggs in the flame, dip the pen into it, and immediately Begin by dying eggs a light color. Wrap rubber that, use a household sponge dipped in acrylic the usual way, by dipping eggs into bowls of dis- draw over the pencil marks. Continue to dip and bands around the eggs. Now dye them a darker, paint to create a speckled-looking Easter egg. solved colored tablets and vinegar. What I'm sug- draw until you have completely traced the pencil. contrasting color. When you remove the rubber If the thought of creating your own personal gesting is to be a bit more creative. Use some flair. Easter eggs is appealing, but the thought of all the Have a little more'class than your three-year-old leftover hard-boiled eggs is not, blow out the cousin. Try some of the suggestions below. inside of the egg. To do this, poke a small hole in each end of an undyed egg with a needle. Make A pysanky is a traditionally decorated Ukrain- sure the yolk is broken and shake the egg. Blow ian Easter egg. To create a pysanky, an artist into the larger end of the egg, and let the contents draws a design, such as an eight-pointed star or an drip into a bowl. Then, wipe the egg clean. animal figure, with wax on the egg. The egg is then dipped in dye. The process is repeated with If you don't think you're "artsy" enough to cre- each color used, beginning with lighter and end- ate any of the eggs above, use felt, material, or ing with darker shades. The final stage of the even crayons. The most important thing to process is to melt the wax off. This causes all of remember is to be creative and have fun! the colors on the egg to emerge. While only a true artist can create a pysanky, Happy Easter!

Don't Go Shopping—Go Hunting

By Stephanie Drew like beaded dresses or sequined outfits and acces- for $3 and stockings were four pairs for a dollar. Forman's has two locations: one is at 92 As a college student in NYC, shopping can be sories, don't pass this store over. The evening If you're looking for shoes, go to either Netties Orchard Street and the other is at 82 Orchard. very discouraging— my wallet usually has a hard wear here is definitely out of my price range, but at 147 Orchard.or Joli Madame Boutique at 145 They both had great clothing by designers like timekeeping up with my imagination. In Manhat- if you can afford to knock them dead in a black, Orchard. Both stores had great shoes and even Ellen Tracy, Liz Claiborne, and Albeit Nipon. tan, shopping is expensive, but I've learned not to sequined dress—why not? A typical dress here better, prices. The owner of Netties was not only There is a minimum of 20% off of all items. I saw "shop" anymore but to "hunt." A Shopper goes would be reduced from $500 to $375. willing to negotiate, but was very generous. He some sweater outfits for $40, blazers for $35. and to stores on Fifth Avenue, a Hunter goes to Fleisher's Clothes Inc. at 186 Orchard has a gave me a pair of patent leather loafers for $10. At sweatsuits for $25. designer outlets down on Orchard Street. Don't beautiful selection of women's coats, suits and Joli's, all the shoes and boots were reduced by at Also on Orchard Street are numerous, tiny bou- expect friendly salespeople or charming decor— sportswear. A Harve Bernard winter coat was c least 50% and some pairs for even more. tiques. Although they don't always have designer this is definitely a no frills experience. reduced from $275 to $125. There was an entire' wear, there were still some decent buys. Sam's To get to Orchard Street, take an F, J, or M train rack of Calvin Klein wool skirts reduced from Giselle's at 143 Orchard has four floors of Knitwear at 93 Orchard, for example, had some to Delancey and Essex. WaiJk a block over to $150 to $50. designer clothing. Prices for such designer names nice looking cotton sweaters—all on the $10 rack. Orchard and begin your hunt. Christine's Shop at G&B Total Fashion at 184 Orchard had mostly as Vittadini, Anne Klein, and I.B. Diffusion are at There were skirts for sale at $3, (most of them 199 Orchard is a small shop, but it's filled with sneakers that were reduced by at least 20% or least 20% off and oftentimes more. The sale items looked it, but'like I said—Hunt!). women's designer clothing. Herman, the owner, more. I also spotted leather pants stacked behind on the fourth floor were a steal. Mondi skirts were Rosalie fashions at 32 Orchard Street had rain- is ready to bargain! Within ten minutes he had put the register that were going for $50. going for $25. There were great dresses, cotton coats reduced from $300 to $125. There were also together a skirt and sweater outfit that he swore When you get to Leathers for Less at 180 sweaters, pants, suits, plus suede and leather 2-piece Harve Bernard outfits between the "junk" was "perfect" for me! The skirt was pleated, fully Orchard, get tough and get ready to bargain. clothing. on the rack. All of the clothing was reduced lined, and reduced from $160 to $40. The sweater Nothing is priced. When I asked about the price of Right around the corner from Giselle's, at 81 between 20-60%. was also wool, included shoulder pads, and was a suede skirt the manager told me, "It doesn't Rivington St. was Lea's, which is considered to These are only a few of the many outlets along reduced from $60 to $25. I thought $65 was a matter, I always gif you goot price." be one of the best outlets in NYC. Lea's is a one Orchard Street. Remember that most of the stores great price, but before I had barely opened my Don't miss Klein's Hosiery or J. Cin's Shop floor warehouse crammed with clothing. They in the area are closed for the Sabbath on Satur- mouth Herman said, "You don't like price—I gif right across the street. Cin's is basically an acces- have all kinds of outfits from sportswear, to busi- days. Sunday is the busiest day of the week, and to you for $50."(heavy Yiddish accent). Needless sory store. Leather belts and "junk" jewelry are ness and eveningwear. Be patient, it takes time to the place is a zoo. So next time you want to blow a to say, it was a sale. sold here for next to nothing. I bought a leather get through all those racks—but there are good day shopping, go to Orchard Street to do your Next I went to Claire's at 193 Orchard. If you belt here for $4.99. Klein's had cotton pajamas buys on a lot of designer clothing. "hunting" instead.

mother, Mary Beth Whitehead, and William Stern, the natural Young people like myself who are Catholic should care what continued front page 11 Shoes father; even though the outcome of the trial was favorable in the Church thinks. Of course everyone is entitled to his or her the case of the Sterns. own opinion, but we should try to understand the reasons why the Vatican makes these decisions. $120.00, a variety of colors. However, I strongly feel that the Roman Catholic Church in The Vatican would not make important decisions carelessly You may not fall into any one of these catego- this document was mistaken in excluding all types of advanced becaus__e when the Church is in the process of making these ries or maybe, like myself, you like a little of all of ~, birth technology. As long as a third party isn't involved, such as decisions « thinking about how the decisions they make these styles. Whatever the case, there are plenty a 0 8 6 \UYYQQQt(Z s"" ? * mother, then there is no reason why married a whole. Through these decisions, they are of shoes to choose from. If you get the urge to hop KJ**>I # V£i**-v couples who have a good opportunity to become parents should on the A train and take a peek in the windows of to instill as much morality in our society as is possible. not take advantage of artificial fertilization and other forms of Therefore I agree with most of the teachings of the Church some of these stores, who knows, you may come continued from page 6 birth technology. " home with a totally new look. because I think they are morally right, but, there are times such I think that the Roman Catholic Church should have tried to as these that I do disagree with the Church. It is understandable fully understand the predicament that many married Catholic how other young people who are Catholic may not always agre< continued from page 3 couples find themselves in because of this "moral document". with the decisions that the Church makes, but hopefully we wil Equal Rights As a Catholic I do agree that with certain terms specified this try to come to an understanding. Through these decisions the come," says Feit, "but I think [students] are enti- document should exist but should have allowed other forms of Catholic Church is not trying to hurt us but to help and protect tled to hear all points of view. I don't think it is a birth technology to be used. us. good idea to censor what you can and can't hear. world—right down to their appearance. "A man I think, if you are a man, the best way you can That happens on a lot of college campuses." losing his freedoms. "The society can't tolerate the liberation of both genders at one time, so men who comes to work in a dress is probably going to challenge the double standard, no matter what Feit bases the premise of male liberation on the be out of a job," says Feit. "He has virtually no form, is to go to the the store and buy a skirt." simple issue of clothing. He feels that although don't have anything like the freedom women have," says Feit. "A man had better look and act legal protection. He might be fired by a female Feit thinks the double standard in society is det- most people find the issue of clothing and men supervisor in pants, and if that happens the Amer- rimental to men. "Men don't enjoy being dis- wearing skirts silly, it is not a silly concept. "The like a man and he had better be dressed in biparti- ted clothing below the waist." ican Civil Liberties Union and the Equal Opportu- criminated against," says Feit. "I think a society clothing issue is not trivial. It is a vital and impor- nity Employment Commission will not take his that would take a man who just wants to make the tant men's issue," says Feit. "Equality is impor- Women have fought to occupy traditionally male positions for years, and it now seems as case. They will go to court to fight for women's same choices in his life that women make every tant. There is no reason for women to have rights, but they will not take his case." day in theirs and would make them afraid is sick." choices and options and freedoms in their lives though a woman can hold any job a man can. Feit sees this not as a triumph for women, but as a Feit feels the old standards that one sex looks He feels for men to continue to live full and happy that men don't have in theirs." Feit also feels that better than the other or one sex is smarter than the lives, they-must be offered the choice to wear the issue of a male's choice of attire is not just defeat for men. He feels that as women excel a double standard against men is formed." [Today's other is not true. He feels there is only one way to what they want. "Sex discrimination kills. The about the clothes on his back, but holds the much conquer this double standard. A man wearing a longevity gap between men and women is eight deeper meaning of self-expression. "The clothing woman] can assume traditionally male roles and personality traits. She can now choose to wear the skirt, he thinks, forces people to step back and years," says Feit. "If you are a man and you don't issue Isn't about clothes," says Feit. "Clothes are define and defend their stance on equality. "The start now to make the same colorful choices in ' one way in which we get the feelings that are on pants in the family," says Feit. "She can cross over into a man's world, share men's experiences man in a skirt challenges people to support equal- your life that women make every day in theirs— the inside and put them on the outside. They cre- ity," says Feit. "Our society has become so femi- you'll die." There is only one way, Feit observes, ate an emotional outlet. The clothing issue is to the fullest and then returnjo a world where no that a man in a skirt can make it in today's Society, men are allowed. She has free choice in fashion nist that When the double standard comes over us, about personality fulfillment and not polyester." we don't feel it. While we men are ignoring the and that is to always remember, "Embarrassment because she has free choice in life." Men, he is not life-threatening." As society pushes harder and harder for female feels, are discriminated against in the work double standard, the double standard is killing us. liberation and women's rights, Feit sees the male page 14/CLC Observer/April 15,1987

USG continued from page 1 April Foolish

[thatday], Lipsey said, "this came out of the blue, highest percentage of students than others [on the agreed that higher visibility by the club would By O.T. Mflisap with ho reference to anything." The woman, who College CouncilJ," according to Tanksley. The generate more interest, and suggested holding At least one freshman student, and his parents, Lipsey described as very irate, said "her husband tenstudem representatives on the College Council USG meetings on the plaza as a way to accom- were not aroused when Jhey read the April Fool's was vary upset and wanted to know where his however, are not drawn from the USG. plish that. Ken Schwartz, who ran for traditional edition of the Observer earlier this month, "CLC money was going, and that her son was in the bed- Presidential candidate Lisa Guido said that one senior senator, said that "we need some modern SECEDES," they read. "Vendogate Scandal room having an asthma attack," said Lipsey. problem with the USG is that "it's classified as a style marketing, like cards on the cafeteria tables Uncovered " "CLC Dean illegally diverting Their main concern, said Lipsey, was "where student club, so people don't take it seriously as a with announcements on them." And traditional funds" "...Former CLC Dean William Tanksley then would her son be getting his degree jrora?" governing body. I would like to see the president sophomore candidate Nicole Ramsay said she felt announced that the school has seceded from its Lipsey said she then askei the woman, "Are and other USG members present at all the College that more activities should be scheduled for sepa- parent institution, Fordham University," read the you talking about the school paper?" "Yes," was Council meetings because that's where we have rate class groups; freshmen only, etc. "Once the answer. "Then I knew what I was dealing they're involved and see how everything runs," articles on the phony first page of the April 1st an influence," said Guido. with," said Lipsey, "Did you look at the date?" According to Laura Dohrmann, "It's unfortu- she said, "they might get interested." The office manager in undergraduate admis- she asked next. "No," said the woman. Lipsey nate. I'm not notified of the [College Councilj "The effectiveness of the USG depends on how sions, Joan Lipsey, said shortly after the paper said that when she pointed out to the woman that it meetings," she said. "We're all going to the next much we are utilized by the student body," said was published, she received-a call tiom a "hyster- was the April Fool '$ issue, the conversation ended one though," she added. candidate for Traditional Vice-President Paul Bru- ical woman" wanting to know what this was all as abruptly as it had begun. '^She seemed anxious Though during the early campaigning there baker. According to Brubaker the students need to get off the phone," said Lipsey. were not many concrete proposals ior increasing "to awake to consciousness at CLC and break this about. "In the course of answering routine calls" student involvement in the USG, many candidates complacency."

Grad Speaker continued from page 1 Curriculum continued from page 1 rythihg," said Davis, "Presence, physique and an his name," she said. "We wanted to get someone excellent voice. I went up to the (arts division) who kind of make a stamp in the world," said source of guidance to the student in the form of a tive was maximum freedom.. .In some cases, the office and said that I had found a major talent." United Student Government President Laura faculty advisor. Tanksley hopes it will form a student chose the avenue of least resistance. In the community between students and faculty mem- At one point in Washington's college career, Dohrman. "He's someone who graduated not too end, the program was not really a program. I bers. He commented, "It's nice to know someone said Stone, he did not know whether to preach or long ago and (the students) can identify with " has a personal responsibility to sit down with you, really believe that at the center of education is to act. "He once said that if he would act he would said USG non-traditional Vice President Geri particularly someone you've been in a classroom some kind of coherent body ot knowledge. We probably say what he would have to say while Corrigan. with. There is a move back to liberal arts. This have to make sure everyone has a chance to sam- preaching," said Davis, "I think he is making Washington is currently filming a movie by place is a product of the Sixties. The main objec- ple that body." important statements whether on TV or film." Richard Attenborough (Ghandi) on apartheid to be released this fall. Circelli said she was "ecstatic" when she found * "It was a treated pleasure to be on stage with out Washington had accepted, -"He's very popu- him and a little bit of a help to get him started," Alcohol continued from page I lar with the students and the students recognize said Stone. good times and forget the bad times. might encounter other stresses as well as the ones ST JUOE • Oft H*ty St Jude. Apostle and Mar According to Carroll, college students are already mentioned. Carroll cited being away from tyr. jfut In virtu* tnd rich In modes, near home for the first time, structuring time and time MndMian

April 23, 6:00 p.m.

iell Hooks. Yale University

and author of Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center

Feminist Pedagogy: Teacher, Theory, Tent

Fordham University The Chapel, Room 221 113 West 60th Street

841-5380 April 15,1987 / CLC OfaMnwr / page 15 SPORTS Bicycle Riding In New York

By Lynne Nathan O.K. sports fans. You know what time it is. Time to drag the old two-wheeler out of the basement, dust it off, and take it for a spin. It's Spring! You should be pedalling about in the fresh air and sunshine. So get with it. Pump up your tires, tighten your spokes, and oil your chain. Time for a pedal-powered adventure in and around New \brk. From a short tour around Central Park to a full day's ride along the Hudson River, there's a bike ride for everyone. You can tootle along at a sightseer's pace on a three-speed Schwinn, or zip past New York's landmarks on something flashier. But whatever your speed, there's bound to be something here to get you rolling. OPTION 1: TOUR DE CENTRAL PARK For riders who take their people watching more seriously than their cycling, the 6.1 mile trip around the Central Park loop may just be the perfect afternoon bicycle outing. The park roadway is closed to traffic all weekend long (7PM Friday to 6AM Monday), and weekdays from 10AM to 3PM (except for a short stretch at the park's South end) and 7PM to 10PM. But although vehicular traffic is excluded, the pedestrian traffic gets pretty lively, as roller skaters, skateboarders, and dog joggers vie for their sliver of asphalt. Do take care if you ride here: ride only counter-clockwise (south on the West Side, North on the East) avoid swerving or turning without checking behind you or signalling first, and don't be too embarrassed to wear a helmet—you won't look any stranger than anyone else there, and it might save your life if you get run over by a Park Service truck or a speeding ambulance. race, just a leisurely 36-mile tour through all five boroughs. menus) write to Hungry Pedalers, 771 V»fest End Ave., Apt Beware the killer hill at 110th St.; if you aren't in olympian The route, kept clear of cars during the tour, begins in Battery 12-J, NYC 10025. or call Myra Alperson (212) 222-2243 or shape, take the 102nd St. transverse instead (which will shorten Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, crosses five bridges, and Howard Scherzer (212) 595-5542 in the evenings. the loop to 5 miles). The Central Park ride has additional ends with a ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Probably one of the OPTION 4: THE BUCOLIC BICYCLE TOUR attractions—try a side trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, greatest sightseeing trips in New York, the tour is a very For the cyclist who prefers pastoral landscapes to raucous the Boat Basin, or the Carousel. popular event, \blunteers along the route provide assistance if urban scenes, Country Cycling lours offers 25 to 35-mile OPTION 1V4: THE REAL TOUR DE CENTRAL PARK you should need it, and some subway and rail lines will allow escapes to, "surprisingly quiet countryside just beyond the Only New York's true lunatic fringe—(those who get up at riders and their bikes to travel to and from the starting point. borders of New York Qjy." All tours start outside of the city, 6:30 on Saturday mornings to run)—and a handful of dedicated Pre-register if possible by sending your name, address, and five you can use your own car to get there, take public amateur cyclists know about one of Central Park's best-kept dollars to: American Youth Hostels, Rm. 5, 75 Spring St., transportation, or ride (for a little extra) in CCT's van, which secrets. Every Saturday morning from March to November a NYC. 10012, or pick up a registration form at any Citibank leaves from their headquarters on West 83rd St. in Manhattan. few dozen cyclists in sleek black tights _and"yellow cycling branch. You can also stop by AYH or call them at (212) The trips are leisurely, go-at-your-own pace affairs. All riders jerseys gather at the top of Cat's Paw Hill near E. 79th St. for 431-7100. Late registration will be from 6:30 to 7:30AM at the are provided with maps and written directions, and if that's not the Century Road Gub's A, B, and C level races. lb race, you start on the day of the tour. You should bring a water bottle and enough, mere's a leader and a support van on every trip (but must join the club; the membership fee includes a club jersey, some fuel (the edible kind), and wear a helmet just to be on the you don't have to stay with them). Trips run about $19, $28 if T-shirt, and bike cap. Races vary in length depending on the safe side. AYH also runs bike trips; write or call them for a you and your bike ride in the van; CCT also rents 12-speed level of the riders and die event, but most are from three to six schedule. bikes for $17 a day and helmets for $3. For a brochure, laps of the six-mile loop. A little multiplication will convince OPTION 3: THE GLUTTON'S (GOURMET) BIKE TOUR describing the trips—from New Jersey's horse farms to New you that these are real races, not forSunda y riders just climbing If you only exercise so you can stuff your face without getting York State's wineries—write CCTat 140 West 83rd St., NYC, onto their first 10-speed. lb join and/or race, show up between so fat they have to bury you in a piano case, The Hungry 10024 or stop by. For additional information/reservations, call 6:00 and 6:30AM with about $40 and legs of steel, or call or Pedalers tours are for you. A perfect blend of exercise and 874-5151 from 9:30 to 5, M-F. Reserve early; tour size is write to Mr. Maltese 78-12 269th St., New Hyde Park, NY. eating, of calories in and calories out, die Hungry Pedalers limited. 11040, (718) 343-8888. sample the sights and cuisine of various' New York This is just a partial list to help you get started. For more OPTION 2: THE FTVE-BORO BIKE TOUR neighborhoods. Averaging thirty miles, these one-day trips start information on bike trips check with a bike shop near you, take If you hate Central Park and aren't ready for a race, how bright and early at 8:45AM and cost $12. If the soul food in a look at the bicycle listings in CitySports Magazine, or write about joining 20,000 other cyclists on April 26th for the big Harlem or the Kosher delights of Brooklyn don't pique your or call Transportation Alternatives at 2121 Broadway (Rm. bike event of the year, the Five-Boro Bike lour, co-sponsored appetite, maybe the Bronx's version of Little Italy might. They 204), NYC 10023, (212) 866-7489 and ask for a copy of their by Citibank and the American Youth Hostels. This is not a have plenty of tours to choose from; for a brochure (including newsletter, City Cyclist. Happy louring.

Baseball continued from page 16 started off slow last year while the Mets were red ing. Andre Dawson will help but not enough. pitching that got them mere. They will once again year, but he and SS Mariano Duncan have got to hot. But the Phils were better from May 31 on. NX. West need that quality if they are going to repeat, but it start catching some of the grounders. Franklin Also the last N.L. East team to repeat were the 1) Cincinnati Reds: lake away their 6-19 start of will not come easily. Cy Young winner Mike Scott Stubbs and Bill Madlock will add a little power 77-78 Phillies while the last World Series champ last year and the Reds would have played the Mets (18-10,306K's) will be back leading a staff that from the infield corners. The Dodgers will con- to do so were the 77-78 Yankees. for the pennant. Pete Rose should be keeping him- posted the second best ERA in the league at 3.11. tend in the weak VVest, but they can not be consid- The Rest: The St. Louis Cardinals are the third self out of the lineup card and in the dugout this After Scott, the Astros have the blossoming Jim ered a favorite. team who figures to have something to say in the year, for the Reds have a lot of good young talent. Deshaies (12-5) and he figures to improve on his The San Francisco Giants could be the Cinder- pennant race. They have a strong pitching staff They aren't quite the "Big-Red-Machine" of the rookie year. Now come the question marks. The ella team if there is going to be one this year. anchored John Tudor (13-7) Danny Cox, and Bob '70's but they're the best Reds team in recent rest of the staff consists of Bob Knepper (17-12), Roger Craig worked a miracle last year, produc- Forsch (14-10). Ibdd Worrell, last years Rookie years. Dave Parker made a big comeback last year Nolan Ryan (12-8) and Danny Darwin (5-2). ing an 83-79 third place finish. He did it by teach- of the Year, will give them plenty of relief. For slugging 31 homers with 116 RBI's while hitting a Ryan, who turned forty in January is being ing his pitchers the split-fingered fastball. The offense, Willie McGee and Jack Clark will be respectable .273. He along with emerging super- counted on to post another consistent year. There only problem is Mike Krakow (20-9) is the only back and healthy. Tony Pena, one of the best star Eric Davis (.277 27,71,80 steals) head a is also concern over Knepper, who had the most one who can really throw it. They have a strong catchers anywhere, will help out considerably. strong, if inexperienced offense. Tracy Jones consistent year of his inconsistent career. And outfield in Chili Davis, Jeff Leonard, and Candy Ozzie Smith will once again be amazing at short showed promise last year as a rookie, and figures Darwin has always had the potential, but never Maldonado as well as a promising infield in as well as a bit more handy at the plate. The Mon- to start at first. Youngsters Barry Larkin and Kurt reached it in Milwaukee. The bullpen is strong youngsters Will Clark (lb), Jose Uribe (ss) and treal Expos have some good young talent in Stillwell also had promising years as rookies and with Dave Smith (33svs) and Charles Kirkland Chris Brown (3b). With one more dependable pitcher Floyd Youmans (13-12,202K's) and seem ready to unseat Dave Conception and Ron (7svs), but they need a lefty for down the stretch. starter the Giants could surprise everybody this Hubie Brooks. Brooks could win the batting title Oester at second and short. Verterans Buddy Bell Why is the pitching so important? Well, after year. if he stays healthy. Tim Wallach will supply the (20,75) and Bo Diaz give the Reds solid defense, Glenn Davis and Kevin Bass there is little offense. The San Diego Padres have gone back to the power, but without Tim Raines and Andre Daw- Davis (.265,31,101) proved a power hitter can good production, and leadership. survive in the Astrodome, but he needs some drawing board, adding youth and new manager son the Expos are no better than fourth this year. The Reds (and everybody's) concern is pitch- help. Bass (.311,20,79) was the only other player Larry Bowa. However, this won't pay too many The Pittsburg Pirates let Rick Rhoden and Ibny ing. They have Bill GuUickson (15-12) led Power to produce, and the Astros are counting on him, dividends this year. They lost a major part of their Pena out of Pittsburg and now have no pitcher or (10-6) and Tom Browning (14-13) who all figure BUI Doran, Denny Walling and 40 year old Jose offense in C-Terry Kennedy and OF-Kevin true all-star. What they do have is a lot of young to be just as consistent as they were last year. The Cruz to add some punch. The Astros scraped for McReynolds. Steve Garvey and Ibny Gwynn are talent in Barry Bonds, Johnny Ray, Junior Ortiz, Reds need one-time ace Mario Soto to overcome every run they got last year and it should be a little left to provide the majority of the power. The and Andy Van Slyki. Jim Morrison blossomed physical, as well as personal problems if the Reds of the same this year. If Knepper is for real and Padres have a well of young talent in Kevin Mitch- into a fine power hitter smacking 22 homers with are to win the division. The one time Cy Young Ryan can pitch another 180 innings the Astros ell, Benito Santiago, John Kruk and Shawn 88 RBI's and Sid Bream (17,77) was solid at first. winner, Soto struggled (5-10), and his return to have a fighting chance at repeating in the west. Abner, all who will get a chance to start this year. With a little experience and any pitching the form is greatly needed. However, the Reds do The Rest However, even if the youth produces offensively, Pirates will Improve. The Bucs are slowly build- have plenty of relief with John Franco (29svs), the pitching is non existant with a staff that is ing up the family again but it will take some time. Rob Murphy (7-0) and Don Robinson (10- The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off one of without a starter who won more than 10 games. The Chicago Cubs have progressively gotten 2,14svs) The Reds may consider moving Robin- their worst seasons in recent memory, one The Atlanta Braves are a disaster. Ted Turner worse since 1984 when they won the division. son into a starting role in order to add some punch plagued with injuries to key players. The nucleus 'has decided to try and build a team instead of buy- The once mighty pitching staff lost more games if Soto falters. All the ingredients are here and if of their pitching staff is solid with Fernando ing one, but that will take time. Dale Murphy is while making more money than anybody else's. Rose can get his youngsters as well as some key Valenzuela (21-11), Orel Hershiser, and Bob the only offense now that Bob Homer is gone and Lee Smith is the only one who can pitch and they players to produce they'll be happy come Septem- Welch, but they need a fourth and fifth man. the pitching is woeful (they had one 16-game may trade him. They have some hitting in Jody ber in Cincinnati. Pedro Guerrero, Mike Scioscia and Mark Mar- loser and one 18-game loser). Fifth place is about Davis, Leon Durham and Ryne Sandberg, but 2) Houston Astros: The Astros took a good shot shall will all be back to put some of the punch as optimistic as Turner and manager Chuck Tan- they need more to make up for the dismal pitch- at the Mets last year in the LCS and it was quality back in the lineup. Steve Sax is coming off his best ner dare get this year. page 16 / CLC Observer / April 15,1987 SPORTS The Final Word Give Dwight A Break

By Andrew David Creel realizing the responsibilities they have to the pub- old ball players, just like they talk of their own old' Maybe, it is all envy on Dwights critics part? Is lic. Yet, these same wr.ters are the first ones to days on the playing field, as the greatest. 'When I everyone resenting the fact that Dwight is one of Dwight Gooden failed a drug test, so what! You mention that they think some player has a drug was a kid I could throw that pigskin 70 yards,' the best baseball pitchers in the world at the age of know it is kind of pathetic the way that sports writ- habit, after one bad season or one bad game. The yea, and lean shoot the big toe off a buzzard from 22? Or is it that he was a black millionaire at the ers and others have leached onto the drug trials of writers like to minimalize the pressures that the a mile away! age of 21? Maybe, a lot of people don't like the Dwight and others, in order to stand up on the athletes face, they say it is all part of the game and Sports writers are getting to be as bad as the tel- fact that a young black man could have been so soapbox and preach their pious crap. It gets a little besides they are being paid a million a year! Let's evision evangelists, with all of the preaching and rich and perfect at such a young age? If that is the tiring to hear about the responsibility that profes- see what would have happened to these writers if moralizing that they (we?) do. Why don't people case, then it is a sad comment on the mentality of a sional athletes have as role models for children. they wrote a book when they were nineteen and see that Dwight might have a problem? Maybe he lot of people. Critics make athletes live in fish Why is it that the only people that we expect per- got two million in revenues from it. wanted to get caught for drugs, because it is easier bowls that have no floating plants or little shells to fection from is the professional athlete? Probably Their friends would ajl come over to help them to admit a drug problem and accept help when it is hide behind. Dwight was criticized for an incident because everyone else has proven to be imperfect, spend the money, go out with them to fancy clubs, forced on you? The guy (Dwight Gooden) has a at an airport car rental place, I'm not surprised especially presidents! Could it be that we put them hang out in the fast lane and live the good life! The responsibility to himself first, to the public and his there aren't more murders at airports, the way up on a pedestal so that we can take shots at pull- problem is that most writers are older than young admirers second. So the guy made a mistake, he is they always make you wait around and are always ing them down. The writing (sports writing, that athletes and think that if they were as wealthy and only 22 years old, he has his whole life ahead of giving you those fake smiles. (Airport counter is) establishment talks of banning players for lucky when they were young, they would be able him. If he never makes another mistake again he people really are robots with manners and perma- using drugs and punishing diem for (inappropriate to handle their wealth. The pious critics point to will be better than most people, (especially just nently pleasant dispositions) Dwight Gooden does behavior, what makes writers so holy? Some of the old players who weren't messed up with about every politician in New York and evangelist not deserve the treatment that he has been getting the greatest writers in the world were/are drug drugs, didn't get paid a lot, and were a shining in the U.S.) Could you imagine if something that from the media, life actually can be hard if you are addicts and alcoholics, who made them (us?) example for the youth. Give us a break, the old happened or happens when you were/are 22, a millionaire! judge and jury? Drug testing of journalists would players drank all the time, chewed tobacco, (a would cause you irreparable damage for the rest sure silence a lot of these hypocritical moralizers. mildly disgusting habit, also clearly an addiction of your life, career wise. Even if Gooden were to Sports writers should stick to sports, lest they Not to mention the glee that it would to spread to the drug nicotine.) and had sex with prostitutes. ruin his career, (let's not even think he has, I like fall into the same moralizers trap as television across the faces of the oft criticized athletes. Though the writers will tell you that alcohol to think not, anyway) he still is only 22. It is prob- evangelists. Journalists are supposed to be watch Most of the sports writers around the country doesn't compare with cocaine, don't believe it, ably better to have all of your troubles behind you dogs for society, yet, a watch dog barks at his are non-athlete types, pudgy around the middle, alcohol is more damaging to the nervous system at a young age, because then you won't make master approaching until he realizes that this is the with big mouths that hold a lot of hot air. They all than most 'hard' drugs. The 'alcohol isn't as bad them later in life when it could hurt you more. person who feeds him. Call Dwight Gooden talk of how these young athletes like Dwight as drugs' argument just doesn't wash anymore, Everyone is so quick to the trigger when an ath- whatever you like, but don't be surprised if he just Gooden are overpaid spoiled athletes, (they really alcohol is a drug just like any other, the only dif- lete falls from grace, it-is as if they want to say, walks away. The hand that feeds you doesn't have are overpaid, can't argue with that.) that are not ference is that it is legal! People always talk of the "see I knew he wasn't so great, the guy's a bum." to! National League Preview By Ryan Carey adise. Call me a pessimist, but you have to won- der just how serious is Dwight Gooden's drug Well, the 1987 baseball season has started problem and can the Mets win without him and already and things look.very promising this year. Roger McDowell (out for 4-8 weeks). While this Baseball is coming off it's best year ever, one that would mean disaster for other clubs, the Mets are saw every team in the majors break the million still the favorite to win the pennant again this year. mark in attendance.. That was a first in history, Along with McReynolds the Mets have a potent and owners see no signs of the trend ending. In the attack led by Gary Carter (24,105), Keith last issue I gave my views on how things are shap- Hernandez (.310,83RBI's) and Darryl Straw- ing up in the American League, and there were berry (27Hr's 93RBI). Mookie Wilson, Len Dyk- some surprises. The same can be said for the strar, and Wally Backman give the Mets solid National League, where '87 plans to be a compet- defense up the middle as well as some added itive year. Here is my outlook for the '87 cam- (.290,37,116), Von Hayes (.305,19,96) and Also, Ruffin and Carman only figure to improve speed at the top of the order. The pitching, even paign. Glenn Wilson in providing the majority of the on their impressive starts. The bullpen is strong without Gooden and McDowell is excellent. Ron 1) Philadelphia Phillies: That's right the Phillies. offense. The Phillies are weak up the middle with Steve Bedrosin (29 saves) and Kent Tekulve Darrling (15-6), Bob Ojeda (18-5) Rick Aguilera A few months ago you may have been declared where the tandem of Juan Samuel-Steve Jeltz (11-5,4 svs) doing the majority of the work. The (10-7), Sid Fernandez (16-6) and Jesse Orosco insane for making that statement, but recent committed more errors (47) than anyother ss-2b Phillies seem to have improved the most with (22 saves) all are coming off strong years and developments have made this division anybody's combo in baseball. However, Samuel is an offen- Parrish, Cowley and Mike Easier (.302,14,78) Fernandez and Aguilera figure to get better. grabbag. The Phillies spent the offseason wheel- sive threat as the Phils leadoff man. and if the Mets slip just enough the Phillies will The factor for the Mets success does not lie in ing and dealing, and have come out of it with a The kev to the Phillies success comes down to sneak in the win the division. talent, but in the question of whether they will slip much stronger club, the biggest catch was defin- pitching. Veterans Shane Rawley (11-7) and Joe 2) The New York Mets: Now, all you angry Mets coming off a championship season. The loss of itely catcher Lance Parrish. Parrish (.251,22,62) Cowley (11-11) lead a very promising rotation fans, take it easy. I didn't neccessarily say the Gooden and McDowell will have some effect on was aquired via free agency from Detroit where that is filled out by Bruce Ruffin (9-4 in half a sea- Mets won't win the division again, but if you stop them coming out of the gate, and it will take the he was having one of his best years until an injury son), Don Carman, and Kevin Gross. Not overly to look you'll realize that things are going to be a teams character (which has been questioned by sidelined him for the remainder of the season. impressive on paper, but Rawley was plagued by lot closer this year. Still don't see it, huh? Okay. some) to get through the first quarter of the sea- He'll give the Phillies a big bat and stability injuries last year and should be healthy. Cowley Sure, the Mets did improve on last years team son. A slow start could be all the Phillies need to behind the plate, something they desperately posted his record for the White Sox, who gave adding Kevin McReynolds (.288,26,96) and their take the division away. Remember, the Phillies need. He will join MVP Mike Schmidt him no support (he did pitch a no hitter last year). pitching was superb, but talk about trouble in par- continued on page 15

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