Students sound off on Saddam Hussein’s hanging. theBARUCH COLLEGE, THE ticker CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Page 4. VOLUME 91 • ISSUE 1 WWW.THETICKER.ORG JANUARY 29, 2007 Citigroup Lower managing student director loan speaks to interest The Ticker rates BY ARI JAHJA STAFF WRITER n Rate to drop One of the alumni that dedi- from 6.8 percent to cated a room last Tuesday is Keith Anzel, a Managing Director of Tax 3.4 percent by 2012 at Citigroup Corporate & Invest- ment Banking. Th e Ticker was able to catch up with Keith to talk about BY JANA KASPERKEVIC his history and career path. STAFF WRITER Ari Jahja: Keith, would you please tell us about your back- Washington, DC — On ground and successful transition Wednesday, Jan. 17, during the to the fi nancial services industry COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT fi rst 100 hours of the Democratic by becoming a managing director From left to right: Felicia Anzel, Keith Anzel, John Elliot and Rosalind Anzel. Congress, the House of Represen- of Tax at Citigroup? tatives approved the College Stu- Keith Anzel: I graduated from dent Relief Act, also known as the Baruch College a little over 30 years Loan Improvements Act SB4907, ago, in 1976. I became interested in in a vote of 356 to 71. Under this the tax fi eld as a result of my fi rst Alumni make significant donations bill, the government would halve tax course with Professor Samuel the Federal Direct Staff ord Loans’ Dyckman. When I graduated, I ob- BY YURY MONAKOV to understand the generosity and Th e dedicated classrooms: current interest rate of 6.8 percent tained a job directly into the Tax BUSINESS EDITOR the distinguished careers that Ba- VC 10-125 Dedicated to Rosa- to a fi xed 3.4 percent by 2012. Department at Arthur Andersen ruch alumni have and what better lind & Bernard Anzel, parents of While many view this bill as ad- and I stayed there for seven years. I Last Tuesday, Kathleen Waldron way to do that than to ask our al- Keith J. Anzel ‘76 vantageous to students, others left AA as a tax manager to join one hosted several prominent Baruch ums and our generous friends to VC 10-165 Dedicated to Kevin worry about the eff ect that such of my clients, Salomon Brothers. alumni for four classroom dedica- donate funds to a class, and then (MBA ’90) and Karin Boyle a bill might have on the overall fi - For the next 23 years, I remained tions. Th e classroom dedication allow us to name that classroom af- VC 11-135 Dedicated to JoAnn nancial aid budget and, thus, oth- with Salomon, which merged with program started one year ago and ter them or their parents, and then Falcone Ryan BBA ’79, MS ’83 & Dr. er sources of fi nancial aid. Th ese Smith Barney, and then eventu- has signifi cantly contributed to the to put a plaque up in the room that Samuel G. Ryan Jr. MBA ’67, PhD concerns about the lack of fi nan- ally became Citigroup. During this resources that the school can off er will be a permanent fi xture on the ‘77 cial aid have come from the surge time, I had extensive experience in to students. wall so that students coming … VC 3-150 In memory of Cilka in student fi nancial aid spending During the ceremony, Waldron Weiss, beloved wife of Leon Weiss, since 2001, which has increased SEE CITIGROUP ON PAGE 6 commented, “We wanted students SEE ALUMNI BIOS ON PAGE 6 CPA‘58 by 400 percent from $9.6 billion to $48 billion, as reported by the Of- fi ce of Management and Budget. While Brian Riedl, a Grover M. Hermann Fellow in Federal Bud- Professor publishes paper on 19th getary Aff airs in the Th omas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at the Heritage Founda- tion, is correct when he wrote in century medical breakthroughs Th e Washington Times that “low- ering the post-graduation inter- publishing in a new format — on exposition of complex ideas. For ar- est rate from 6.8 percent to 3.4 n Article printed the Web. ticles containing original research, percent does nothing to help af- Hansen said that while the for- the development of ideas is neces- ford tuition today.” Such interest in a 21st century mat humanities professors choose sarily more thorough. changes can help recent gradu- to publish in is changing, the change HistoryNow.org is a journal ates fi nancially, much sooner way, electronically is slower than with other fi elds. “In that reaches a wider audience after they graduate. Th erefore, the sciences there is more online than most scholarly publications. students would not have to worry publishing,” he said. “Th eir articles Geared toward college professors about paying off loans while try- BY SHERRY MAZZOCCHI are much shorter. Four pages in bi- and history teachers at high school ing to fi nd a job and moving onto STAFF WRITER ology is long.” and elementary school levels, the the next stage in their lives. Crafting an article for publica- publication has articles that are Th e Herald of Arkansas State When did the practice of medi- tion on a Web site is a diff erent useful in classroom teaching and University states, “Th e Chronicle cine enter the modern age? Baruch process than writing in a book or even has suggested lesson plans for of Higher Education reported on College history professor Bert Han- journal. Reading a book is a tangi- teachers. Jan. 17 that college tuition is in- sen pinpoints the emergence of ble, physical experience. It is easier Hansen asserts in his Histo- creasing more rapidly than the modern medicine in an online his- to keep a place in a book, see how ryNow that while the fi rst use of infl ation rate, personal income, tory journal, HistoryNow.org. many pages are left and fl ip back to ether for surgery in 1846 was a ma- consumer prices and the cost of Th e adage for most professors re-read specifi c passages. “With a jor breakthrough in medicine, the health insurance.” Considering is “publish or perish” — either long page on a screen, it’s hard to real introduction to the modern era this, the Act will be of great help publish books, articles or papers tell where you are,” said Hansen. was the development of the rabies to recent graduates and will also on new topics in one’s fi eld, or be For the online publication, vaccine by Louis Pasteur in the mid JUDGE ease the minds of current stu- denied tenure or prestigious place- Hansen specifi cally used shorter 1880s. “Pasteur Cleveland Vaccinating dents when making decisions ments at colleges and universities. sentences and tighter paragraphs. But, for the fi rst time, professors are What was sacrifi ced was the longer SEE MEDICAL PAGE 2 Democracy,” published February 1886. SEE FINANCIAL PAGE 2

INDEX FEATURES ARTS LEISURE SPORTS On exhibit: Exclusive Spring Fashion Bearcats bas- Opinion ...... 4 these wildly interview Preview! Break ketball make Business ...... 6 lifelike sculp- with hot out the animal a comeback Features...... 8 tures, at the country prints, plaid after some Arts ...... 12 Brooklyn band, Little skirts, and brief losses. Leisure ...... 16 Museum Sports ...... 20 Big Town platform heels. Page 8. Page 12. Page 16. Page 20. NewsPAGE 2 | THE TICKER NEWS JANUARY 29, 2007 On campus network power- Financial relief for outage causes concern students to come soon ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT BY MUNIRAM PERSAUD mation for personal reasons, then the network doesn’t reload itself, STAFF WRITER the network fails to fulfi ll its pur- the network might crash.” Th e staff concerning fi nancial aid and their pose in this situation. Nonetheless, also stated that the outages should future. Th e Baruch network is sup- the network is a place where clas- stop in one week. Even though the Th e White House announced in posed to be a non-stop service with sifi ed information is being held. If outages might have caused the its press release that it would not limited errors. However, the BCTC no one can have access to this in- network slow down, it proves to support the Loan Improvements staff stated in an announcement on formation, troublesome problems be a useful asset because it forces Act because, by reducing student Sunday, Jan.21 that “the network can arise and unnecessary actions the Baruch network to improve loan interest rates funds would go has recently experienced a power could take place. its status in the future. Much like to college graduates rather than outage due to damaged hardware” Technology is paramount in all other updates, the more that is to students currently enrolled in during the January winter interses- both a student’s social and aca- added to the network, the more the school. sion. Th e BCTC staff also reported demic life, especially at Baruch overall system improves. Th e net- “Student debt loads have soared that “the network just shuts down College, which touts the availabil- work is not frequently used during in recent years, and it is not clear for a while because it needs to ity of computing resources both winter intersession; it is mostly in that encouraging more loans is a reboot itself.” Like most network on and off campus. Among these demand during the fall and spring wise course,” the release stated. connections, the hardware must services Blackboard, DegreeWorks semesters due to classes and ap- “Instead, the administration would be correct and identifi able to act and WebMail are just a few of the- pointments from transfer students. support eff orts to direct savings to as a network. When network con- most essential services. Without Th e network is mostly left alone additional grant support for low- nections are replaced, new con- technology and Baruch’s academic during the winter and summer income students.” nections must be installed and, improvements, life at the college sessions because of the decrease Research conducted by the Pub- therefore, time is required for the would feel like an exhausting, labo- in student traffi c. lic Interest Research Group illus- CAPITALREGIONUSA.ORG system to reload or reboot. rious task. Baruch implemented a Without the Baruch network trates that New York state students The College Student Relief Act is one No matter what the problem campus-wide network to organize and necessary updates once in a have more loans than students from is, every Baruch student depends and enhance the college learning while, academic technology would any other state. Loans borrowed for part of the “Six of ‘06” agenda, a series on the Baruch network because it experience, but the power outages fail to serve its purpose and many four-year institutions in New York of six bills to be passed during the fi rst is the only place where they can have caused more problems than it students would be lost. While most amounted to $243,696 for the 2004- 100 hours of the 110th Congress. check important information such has done good. people would agree that the net- 2005 school year alone. A recent re- as grades and registration dates. If “Every time we add updates, the work is crucial in academics, the port by PIRG states that the average the network is not working prop- network shuts down to fi x itself,” network stands as a source of Ba- federal loan debt that a New York not mention whether the president erly and a student needs the infor- says one BCTC staff member. “If ruch’s technological achievement. student accumulates by gradua- would veto this ruling or not. An- tion is $14,276. Th is act would play other bill of relevance to students, a signifi cant role in changing these which is now going before the Sen- statistics. ate, is the Non-Traditional Student However, the bill still has a way Success Act introduced by Sen. Medical advances highlighted to go before it can be passed. Th e Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. If this bill is College Student Relief Act is now passed, the maximum amount of ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT going before the Senate and then available Pell Grants will increase the president. While the press re- from $4,050 to $12,600 over the While rabies was not particu- lease stated that the White House next fi ve years. larly commonplace in humans, would not support the bill, it did it was always fatal. In December 1885, a startling event captured the public’s attention. A rabid stray dog on the streets of Newark, New Jersey bit several children. A local physician, who was familiar with Pasteur’s discovery, publicly stated that the children should be imme- diately taken to Paris to be treated by Pasteur himself. If the families could not aff ord the trip, the phy- sician urged the community to do- nate the necessary funds. Th e media immediately took up the cause for the children and local stories were reprinted across the country. Hansen describes the “trip to Paris by four working class boys was a media sensation. For example, on some days a full ten percent of Th e New York Herald was given over to one rabies story HARPER’S WEEKLY or another.” Upon their return to the U.S., A news cartoon, “M. Pasteur. An Inoculation for Hydrophobia,” published on the fully recovered boys were fur- December 19, 1885. ther lionized by the press, where they went on the modern day ies led to better health and prog- advantages to an online journal. equivalent of a rock ’n’ roll tour, ress. Th e amount of people who have describing their ordeal and over- While the press fostered the idea access to it is much greater. “I can seas adventures to rapt, paying au- of medicine as a modern, scientifi c share this article with a friend or a diences. fi eld in the late 19th century, its in- stranger with just an e-mail and a Hansen writes that the full on fl uence in spreading ideas is even link,” he said. “Th at’s revolution- media coverage of the stricken greater in our time. While journals ary.” boys’ treatment and recovery pro- or books can be read across the moted the idea of medicine as an ages, without any software or elec- evolving art, where new discover- tricity, Hansen said there are huge

new Apple iPhone. All prizes will ß Famed author and journalist, Campus Briefs be given out in a ceremony on Mark Kurlansky, is the Spring 2007 Th ursday, Feb. 8 in the library dur- Sidney Harman Writer-in-Resi- COMPLIED BY SHELLEY NG ing club hours. More information dence. Kurlansky will be teaching NEWS EDITOR can be found at newman.baruch. ENG 4730/4730H: Journalism and cuny.edu/about/tenmillion.html. the Literary Imagination. ß Th e Newman Library is ex- Kurlansky will participate the pecting their 10,000,000 visitor to ß In December 2006, fi lming of Writer-in-Residence series, “A pass through its turnstiles some the movie My Sassy Girl took place Reading and Conversation,” on time during the fi rst week of the in the ARC and lecture rooms of Tuesday, March 20 at 5:45 p.m. in spring semester. Th e library has the VC. Th e fi lm is a remake of the the Engleman Recital Hall. been open since 1994. acclaimed 2001 Korean movie of Interestingly, Kurlansky was In celebration, the 10,000,000 the same title. once a professional chef and pas- visitor will receive a $1,000 gift Th e stars of the fi lm are Jesse try maker. certifi cate to the Baruch College Bradford (Th e West Wing, Swim- bookstore. Five students drawn at fan) and Elisha Cuthbert (24, Th e random, who complete a library Girl Next Door). trivia quiz, will be awarded the JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS | PAGE 3 PAGE 4 I THE TICKER OPINION JANUARY 29, 2007

Did you know... Nancy Pelosi is the fi rst female ever to be chosen as the speaker of the House of Representatives. Opinion Tell us what you think at [email protected]

Baruch students clash in reaction to Hussein’s hanging

forces had”(sic). In Jabber’s note, calling for him a one-way plane ticket, too. Th is line of “death to the troops,” Ana Cedeno, a Baruch reasoning is futile in the face of extremists. graduate student, commented that “White Th ere is a more important and less humor- people are so busy trying to build walls, kick ous issue here, however. It is more important us minorities out or keep us from coming, than the psychological issues of some of our and sinking us deeper and deeper into debt classmates. It has to do with the institutional that maybe Nasser has a point in calling for response and responsibility. their deaths.” It is troubling that these state- Th ese wildly false and morally perverse ments are not the pathetic attempts at pro- statements made publicly and treated as fundity that we expect from ignorant radicals. acceptable opinions can only legitimize the Th ey are the genuine feelings and beliefs of radical ideology of these few. Th is is where radical, anti-American students at Baruch tolerance and multiculturalism become dan- and other college campuses throughout the gerous — when they are not tools for the ad- country. vancement of thoughts and ideas, but tools of I hope that my fellow alumni, former pro- degeneration. fessors and current students will do their best I urge my contemporaries to stand up to combat these sentiments, which bring to and combat extremist views being spouted light the dangers of cultural pluralism and in classrooms under the veil of open debate anti-Americanism that is so prevalent on col- and tolerance. Th e fact that Ehab, Nasser and lege campuses today. After perusing Face- others have a right to their opinion does not book for an hour and reading the many posts mean that you have the obligation to toler- about Hussein’s death, I did come across ate and accept such grotesque ideas. Th e free some who expressed their belief that justice exchange of ideas is invaluable on a college had been served. Th e vast majority of posts campus. Th is exchange, however, cannot be I saw, however, were more like that of Ehab muddled with the refusal to challenge some Zahriyeh’s, also the administrator and cre- ideas as immoral, dangerous and wrong. ator of a Baruch Facebook group supporting Just because everyone has an opinion the terrorist organizations Hamas and He- doesn’t mean that each opinion is of equal zbollah. Zahriyeh stated, “Saddam Hussein value, nor does it mean that every statement was the most defi ant Arab leader ever. He is a matter of opinion. Just because some CHINADAILY.COM was a secular leader, but nonetheless, he was students have diff erent experiences doesn’t Fachner’s reaction to students who mourned the death of Hussein was that of dissapointment and shock. the best we’ve had in contemporary times,” mean that we must respect and acknowledge before he went on to call the “real war crimi- some perverse right to spew hatred and lies On the other hand, well, he did some bad nals” President Bush, Prime Minister Blair, without them being called on it. things, but who are we to judge? Th is is the Ariel Sharon and Bill Clinton. Th is odd, obsessive adherence to “open- GEORGE J. FACHNER JR. defunct mindset of the Hussein sympathiz- Th e majority of posts expressed their ness,” “tolerance” and “multiculturalism,” ers at Baruch. Th eir non-judgment does not hopes that Hussein goes to “paradise” and leads to disaster and we have seen its slip- extend, however, to infi dels or those they see promised to pray for him. Apparently, Hus- pery slope come to fruition. In the case of Th e death of Saddam Hussein has caused as their enemies. Surely, they would call for sein will always hold a special place in the the hanging of Saddam Hussein, it coddles a stir in some of Baruch’s Arab and Muslim the heads of non-Muslims such as President hearts of some Baruch students. Th e general extremists. Th ose of us who challenge it are communities. Th ere is no doubt that the Bush, Ariel Sharon and Prime Minister Blair. sentiment came down to this: Hussein was scorned and regarded as bigoted ethnocen- execution itself was imperfect. Th e issue On Facebook.com, the death of Hussein both good and bad but it’s OK because he trists, incapable of seeing the world through I address here is the absolving of Saddam sparked intense debate, outpourings of sor- was an enemy of the U.S., he was not an infi - the prism of the downtrodden and exploited Hussein’s mortal sins because he was both a row and numerous memorial notes and pro- del and he was “a just man.” Zahriyeh went as as are our enlightened classmates. Muslim and an enemy of the United States. fi le pictures. I questioned the logic of griev- far as to say that “Every Arab loved Saddam I fi rmly believe it is our duty as students, While rational students see the justice in the ing Hussein’s death and memorializing him except the Shi’as. And that’s the bottom line.” scholars and Americans to hold individuals hanging of a mass murderer, rapist and op- with pictures and was told by Nasser Jab- Well, now that we know the bottom line, accountable for their opinions and beliefs pressor, the extremist elements of Baruch are ber, a Baruch senior and fi nance major, “the what should we do about it? I would like to and to ensure that Baruch is a liberal insti- utterly confused over how to react. only pethatic attempt here George is your see someone with a mouth as big as his try tution that values western thought and an On the one hand, Hussein was an enemy existance and your cause. Th e truth is I can to live under a repressive dictatorship like institution that values facts, not the wild and of the U.S., Israel and a Sunni Muslim, so how continue to argue with you but I rather go cel- Hussein’s. I would even buy him a muzzle to absurd conjectures of its most ignorant stu- can they be asked to not mourn his death? ebrate the 3,000 person death toll your armed extend his life by a week or so. Heck, I’ll buy dents. A bachelor in plagiarism: students swindle others’ words

concurred with me. problem in fi nancial terms. We got kudos JOHANN VALVERDE Simply put, this group copy and pasted from the audience but a less than appreci- some Morgan Stanley reports and fed them ated grade. I have an idea as to why this hap- Any undergrad can convince a professor to the class word for word with no indica- pened. Our group took the initiative to draft that he knows what he is doing through the tion of understanding. Th e group said every- an original and creative presentation, which vast instruments of plagiarism, such as copy thing but the obvious about the case, which is not hard to measure and reward. Th e other and paste. Th is was made clear to me when I described Adobe’s purchase of Macromedia groups, contrarily, followed a predictable took my Mergers and Acquisitions class this — a competitor whose products appeared to path that felt safe. Classes like this are about past fall. be the same as Adobe’s but were actually bet- squeakily cleaning your plate, fi nishing your A group presentation was a part of this ter. Clearly, the group didn’t see that Adobe homework and following your syllabus. course. Th e fi rst group looked like a lamb that bought out the competition, which is diffi - We are undergrads at a desk that do what had been slaughtered in front of the class. cult to deduce when one’s source is a biased we are told and should not generate new Th is fi nance maven cross-examined us with report with jargon that he does not under- ideas. Ergo, there is no reward for initiative questions, making it a true college experi- stand. and in juxtaposition, plagiarism goes unno- ence to learn through the Socratic method — Th e second best group, whose members ticed and even awarded. Copy and pasting Harvard’s modus operandi of choice. Donald actually copy and pasted their slides from and following the instructions gets an easy Trump seems like an apprentice next to this a Web site, gave an example of the plagia- A. business maestro. rism piece d’ résistance. Also in a suit, the Th ink about this — the fi nal result is that A common denominator was noticeable. group leader, who works for a small fi rm (or it’s diffi cult for a Baruch student to become a Plagarism refers to the act of presenting someone Although the group’s slides were correct in “boutique,” as he called it) delivered and an- problem solving individual, doing his or her content, a problem emerged. Th e group with swered all the questions simply by referring best at an assigned task when that job has else’s work or ideas as your own. the highest score had two members (one to the slides. been marked out and graded by someone from JPMorgan Chase, the other from Mor- My group gave a winning talk. Our pre- else. organization — let the surplus of suits with gan Stanley) dressed in suits, giving their ar- sentation captured the audience’s attention Baruch students, make up your own rules. no substantial, original thoughts be in such ticulate presentation fl awlessly. At the end I because we told a complicated story using Do not follow or be impressed by suits or fi - a conglomerate. quipped, “I disagree. I think you are wrong graphics in a memorable way. We told the nance mavens that cannot recognize a good because …” Minutes later our adept fi nancier story in our own words and explained the thing. Following the rules is a stuck but busy

THE TICKER EDITORIAL BOARD OPINION PAGE POLICY ABOUT US

ADRIENNE RAYSKI I EDITOR-IN-CHIEF [email protected] HEATHER SCHULTZ I COPY EDITOR [email protected] The opinions expressed on this Letters must be signed and will Any display or advertising questions LAUREN LOEFFELI MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] DOV GIBOR I COPY EDITOR [email protected] page are those of the individual appear as space permits. The word The Ticker is published weekly by the should be directed to the advertising SHELLEY NG I NEWS EDITOR [email protected] ALANA ALLETE | COPY EDITOR [email protected] writers, and do not necessarily limit is 400 words. Essays must Ticker editorial staff at: manager, at the above address or MIKHAIL SEDOVI FEATURES EDITOR [email protected] ANDY LAWLER | COPY EDITOR [email protected] represent those of The Ticker. be 300 - 700 words. The editor [email protected]. JACQUELINE CHANCER I ARTS EDITOR [email protected] BEN PREUSS I BUSINESS MANAGER [email protected] The Ticker opinion page welcomes reserves the right to edit and One Bernard Baruch Way Please direct all other inquires to: ALYSSA WICK I OPINION EDITOR [email protected] EMMANUEL ONYENYILI I AD MANAGER [email protected] submissions from students and condense submmissions for length Suite 3-290 [email protected] or you can JESSICA BAPTISTE I LEISURE EDITOR [email protected] EDWARD DRAKHLIS I MARKETING DIRECTOR [email protected] faculty. They can be e-mailed to as well as clarity. New York, NY 10010 reach us at (646) 312-4710. The MICHAEL WURSTHORN I SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] WAYNE CHENG I WEBMASTER [email protected] [email protected] or delivered The author’s name is usually Ticker welcomes comments and GLENN GEIS I BUSINESS EDITOR [email protected] ANIKA ZABEEN I PRODUCTION ASSISSTANT [email protected] to the Ticker offi ce on the third published but may be withheld for All work except printing is done by suggestions as well as information YURY MONAKOV I BUSINESS EDITOR [email protected] ALEX NEMENKO I PRODUCTION ASSISTANT [email protected] fl oor of the Vertical Campus, room compelling reasons, at the editor’s Baruch students. All contributions about error. VICTOR CHU I PHOTO EDITOR [email protected] ADRIANA ALDARONDO I PRODUCTION ASSISTANT [email protected] 3-290. discretion. and letters are welcome. Our offi ce CHING-YI CHU I ART DIRECTOR [email protected] is open during regular school hours. Volume 91, Issue 1 PAGE 5 I THE TICKER OPINION JANUARY 29, 2007 PAGE 6 I THE TICKER BUSINESS JANUARY 29, 2007

Dear readers: to make typing in hyperlinks easy for you, we are using TinyURL for the really long addresses. Instead of having to type in: http://baruchcdc.erecruiting.com/stu/cf_registered_employers?fhnd=2184 Business all you need to type in is: http://tinyurl.com/2PCD7L Baruch alums donate to school Citigroup Tax Director Profiles of our distinguished graduates offers exclusive career tips

ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT Prior to joining Citigroup in May puter programmer and returned to ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT ence, Baruch accounting students 1983 as a director of Corporate Tax, Baruch at night earning a Master’s have these skills to succeed. I al- in and out of the classrooms will al- Anzel served as a tax manager at degree in 1983. JoAnn’s career at the tax function. However, about ways encourage tax lawyers to get ways know the name of this room, Arthur Andersen from June 1976 to Con Edison has been very success- 10 years ago, I was asked by the an understanding of accounting, why it was named, who named it, May 1983. ful. She has held roles of increasing CFO to leave the tax function to and accountants to understand and what that alum’s history is.” As a student at Baruch, Anzel responsibility in various organiza- take on other responsibilities the tax laws. But in my experience, was president of Beta Alpha Psi and tions throughout the company, has — specifi cally heading a global it’s easier for accountants to get a vice president of the Law Society been in senior executive positions process redesign eff ort involving better Accounting Symposium. Anzel has since 1999, and has received numer- technology, operations and ac- under- been very active in various Baruch ous honors and awards throughout counting. [In] most of these areas stand- activities through the Executive her career. She was recognized by I had little familiarity, and it al- ing of on Campus Program. He mentors Crain’s New York Business’ 40 Under lowed me to get exposure to indi- the Baruch students, served as a judge 40, elected to the YWCA Academy of viduals and functions throughout techni- in the Baruch Ethics Bowl and has Women Achievers, and was selected the fi rm that I would not [have] cal tax made presentations to Baruch’s as a David Rockefeller Fellow, Class otherwise met nor learned. It was laws Beta Alpha Psi and Sigma Alpha of 2007. JoAnn serves as a trustee a huge risk taking on new respon- than it Delta honor societies. In addition, of the Baruch College Fund and is a sibilities, but it turned out to be is for he has been a leader in promoting member of Baruch’s Executives on extremely rewarding. I encourage law- recruitment of Baruch students for Campus steering committee. people during their careers to get yers to VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER Citigroup. JoAnn often states that the things out of the comfort zone and take get an under- VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER He graduated from Baruch Col- she is most proud of in her life are calculated risks. Th is will allow Keith J. Anzel lege in 1976 and holds a B.B.A. He those she worked hardest to achieve. them to be a better-rounded pro- stand- Leon (‘58) and Cilka Weiss currently lives with his wife in Cro- Her success at Baruch, which posi- fessional for their organization ing of ton-on-Hudson, NY. His daughter tioned her to realize so much in her and enhance their careers. accounting. Leon Weiss was born in Czecho- lives and works in the Boston area, life, stands at the top of her list of ac- AJ: How did your studies at Ba- As importantly, I encourage slovakia in 1930. During WWII, and his son attends the University complishments. ruch help to propel your career? anyone, whether [they are looking he was sent to the Auschwitz con- of Miami. KA: Th e easy answer is that if for] a career in accounting or tax, centration camp. After the war, he it was not for Baruch professors, or any support function ion Wall came to New York City. It was there particularly Professor Dyckman, Street, is to understand the fi rm’s that he completed his high school I may not have developed my in- business. You need to understand education and enrolled in Baruch terest in the tax fi eld and I would how, where and why the company College, which at that time was free not have pursued this career path. and particular businesses make to academically qualifi ed students, Also, Baruch training off ered very money. Learn one business at a who were city residents. Mr. Weiss good practical applications, and time. Make sure you understand went to night school and received it helped me to be much more the GAAP rules, latest FASB’s a BBA in accounting and just like practical-minded and focused in that come out, and implications many Baruchians, he worked to making decisions throughout my of those FASB’s on your business make ends meet while attending VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER career. and on the fi rm. Staying on top of college. After graduation, he was President Waldron, Kevin Boyle (‘90) AJ: What do you love about the technical accounting and tax hired at a private accounting fi rm, your job? Students interested in rules and being knowledgeable but soon started his own account- Kevin Boyle, MBA ‘90 accounting and tax-related careers about your fi rm’s business are ing business and then relocated it to Kevin Boyle is senior vice presi- would be very enthusiastic to hear critical keys to success. California. His success in business dent at Ulysses Management LLC. your thoughts. Finally, I am very proud about coupled with his sincere gratitude He began his career working in VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER KA: Being responsible for the fact that I have a strong work for the education he received at public accounting as a CPA for a Dr. Sam Ryan, JoAnn Falcone Ryan global taxes for the Corporate In- ethic. Th e recipe for success is to Baruch led him to support today’s series of accounting fi rms, includ- vestment Bank (CIB) at Citigroup, be someone who is responsible Baruch students. ing Ernst & Whinney. In 1984, he Dr. Sam Ryan there is a tax change almost every and can get the job professionally Cilka, like Leon, was a Holo- joined Neuberger Berman as a tax Dr. Ryan served for 33 years on single day somewhere around the done on time, while also being caust survivor, who lived through director while attending Baruch at the faculty of the Department of world. Whether it is evaluating the proactive instead of just waiting the horrors of three concentra- night to receive his MBA degree. Statistics and Computer Informa- impact of a newly enacted or pro- for instructions. In summary, a tion camps. She was introduced After leaving Neuberger, Kevin tion Systems at Baruch College and posed tax law or even newly inter- strong work ethic and proactive- to Leon, in Czechoslovakia after joined McKinsey & Co. where he retired in 2002. A native of Staten preted rules, it has an impact on ness are two characteristics that the war, by a girlfriend who was provided and managed a variety of Island, he received a BS degree with virtually everything we do. And as people must have in order to have also Leon’s brother’s fi ancée. Th ey investment products for individual honors in business administration a result, it’s always very interesting a successful career. married in Los Angeles in 1969 and partners and the profi t sharing plan from Penn State in 1962 and subse- and challenging to be able to bal- AJ: What characteristics distin- raised her two children. Cilka was of the fi rm. In 1995, he became vice quently served two years in the U.S. ance the technical aspects of the guish Citigroup from other fi rms? talented and excelled at everything president at Kemnay Services USA, Navy as a gunnery offi cer. He entered day-to-day tasks and manage the KA: Citigroup, being the larg- she undertook. She was respected a private family investment opera- the fl edgling world of mainframe tax risks of a global department, est fi nancial services fi rm in the and loved by many. She is remem- tion for a European-based family business computing and began tak- particularly in today’s post-Enron, world, is a mix of a wide array of bered with love. where he focused on investing in ing courses at night in management SOX world. cultures. I don’t think there is a hedge funds. Kevin’s work at Kem- of human resources at the Baruch AJ: What advice do you have specifi c culture in Citigroup. We nay led him to start his own fi rm in School of CCNY. He received his to off er Baruch students who are have been doing business in more 2000, where he provides investment MBA degree in 1967 graduating fi rst hoping to secure top jobs on Wall than 100 diff erent countries for a management strategies/services in his class and was elected to Beta Street? couple hundred years; therefore, for two high net worth families. Gamma Sigma National Business KA: Try to obtain internships we cannot have one culture to Kevin graduated from Montclair Honor Society. He joined the Baruch or work-related experiences in dictate how everyone should act. State College in 1980 with a BS in faculty in 1969, continued study in the fi nancial services industry. Respecting diff erent cultures and business administration and re- the CUNY Doctoral Program in Busi- Make your resume stand out from diff erent viewpoints is critical. ceived his MBA in Finance from Ba- ness majoring in management and other people, since your resume Management is also very ruch in 1990. He serves as a trustee organizational behavior and was is the fi rst step towards getting an strong and proactive in making of the Baruch College Fund and is awarded his PhD in 1977. interview. Having related work sure we stay ahead of the curve a member of BCF Investment Com- Dr. Ryan was one of the architects experience will be a speaking on situations that can have an ef- mittee and Executive on Campus of the Computer Information Sys- point during your interview, so be fect on our franchise. Simply put, Program. He has mentored Baruch tems curricula at Baruch serving as prepared to discuss your role and employees of Citigroup work to- students through the Executive primary departmental advisor to CIS how you added value in your job. gether to promote this franchise Student Partnership. majors and was one of the founders I advise students to pursue an in- for the next generation and our He and his wife, Karin, have two of what grew to become the Baruch ternship [at] the same level of ef- goal is to ensure that the franchise daughters, and they make their Computer Center for the Visually fort as they would study to get an is enhanced and becomes more home in Westchester. Impaired. Extensive experience as A in a course. valuable for generations behind VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER a business consultant in systems AJ: What skills are essential to us. A combination of Citigroup’s Keith Anzel (‘76) and Felicia Anzel development and decision support be successful in this fi eld? breadth, the global aspects, and allowed him to maintain a timely fo- KA: Having a good under- our mobility also distinguishes Keith J. Anzel ‘76 JoAnn Falcone Ryan cus in the classroom and to provide standing of accounting and fi nan- Citigroup. Keith Anzel, Certifi ed Public Ac- JoAnn was born in 1957 in Rock- countless students with career guid- cial statements is critical. For ex- AJ: What do you like to do in countant, is the chief tax offi cer and away Beach, Queens. As the child ance and placement opportunities. ample, there are a number of tax your free time? a managing director of corporate of a Parks Department laborer and Dr. Ryan’s recognitions for teach- lawyers whom I have worked with KA: I enjoy playing golf, and I tax for Citigroup’s Corporate and as the fi fth of seven children, City ing and service to students include over the years that lack a good un- try to play and practice as much as Investment Bank (CIB). Corporate University was her only viable op- a 1976 Senior Class Award, three derstanding of debits and credits I can during weekends. I just fi n- Tax is responsible for managing the tion for a college education. JoAnn School of Business teaching awards, and the implications on the fi nan- ished reading a couple of books, global tax aspects of the CIB, which chose Baruch College, was selected the 1993 Baruch Alumni Association cial statements implications. At Th e World is Flat, and Freako- includes global tax planning, re- as a SEEK student, earned election Faculty Service Award and the 1996 the end of the day, no matter how nomics. I think both of them are view of tax-structured products, to Beta Gamma Sigma National Baruch Presidential Excellence in brilliant and sophisticated the tax quite interesting and very enjoy- tax aspects of international merg- Business Honor Society, and grad- Teaching Award. planning is done, it has to be re- able. My wife and I also like to go ers and acquisitions, audit issues, uated Summa Cum Laude in 1979, Baruch provided the culmina- corded in the books and records up to Berkshires, MA, and in the tax legislative matters and global when she was awarded the Morton tion of Dr. Ryan’s education and a and in the tax returns. If you do not summer time we enjoy going to tax compliance. Anzel has held his Wollman Medal in Computer In- supremely rewarding career serving have a good accounting under- Tanglewood concerts. current position since his promo- formation Systems. She then began its students. standing, you are going to fail in tion to managing director in 2000. her career at Con Edison as a com- your tax planning. In my experi- JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 7 ATTEND OR MISS OUT... CORPORATE PRESENTATION Wednesday, Jan. 31 5-7 p.m. Accountancy Research Work- Learn about Morgan Stanley have your resume reviewed. JPMorgan Chase Finance, Au- shops Human Resources Summer Intern- Alumni and recruiters from diting & Management Service In- CORPORATE PRESENTATION VC 12-224 ships companies such as Ameriprise, ternship Presentation Merrill Lynch CFO Program & Jan. 31 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. VC 2-110 Deloitte, Dunn & Bradstreet, En- Learn about the JPMorgan Operations Internship Presenta- Th ursday, Feb. 1 6 p.m. terprise, GEICO, Goldman Sachs, Chase internship programs tion CORPORATE PRESENTATION JPMorgan Chase, Margolin Winer Library Building Room 750 Learn about summer analyst Bank of America Internship Pre- MOCK INTERVIEWS & RESUME REVIEW & Evans, Morgan Stanley, and Re- Tuesday, Jan. 30 6 p.m. internship opportunities for Mer- sentation WITH A BARUCH ALUMNUS OR uters will be in attendance, as well rill Lynch’s CFO Program & Opera- Learn about Bank of America’s RECRUITER as counselors from the Starr Career CORPORATE PRESENTATION tions internship opportunities Sign up for a half hour appoint- Development Center. Citigroup Technology Intern- VC 2-125 VC 2-125 ment with a Baruch College alum- VC 14-220 ship Presentation Wednesday, Jan. 31 6 p.m. Th ursday, Feb. 1 6 p.m. nus or recruiter to practice your in- Friday, Feb. 2 Learn about summer intern- CORPORATE PRESENTATION terview skills one on one. You will Times: Sign up on eRecruiting ships at Citigroup for technology ACCOUNTING SEMINAR: FRANCOIS Morgan Stanley Human Re- learn how to improve your confi - VC 3-215 BROUCHET (NYU) sources Summer Internships dence for interviews. You can also

Finding a job or internship is terview. And most of all, remem- a job in itself. Th ere are several ber the Starr Career Development CAREER CORNER steps involved and it’s important Center is available to help you with to try to stay motivated and do your each step of the process. Did we best with each step. First, get your mention, “Don’t give up”? Do you work best BY STARR CAREER DEVELOPMENT toward current undergraduate resume reviewed at the Starr Ca- CENTER students and Weissman graduate reer Development Center (make Dear Career Corner: under pressure? students. Th ere are over 55 em- an appointment at VC 2-150 or What is this eRecruiting you Are you looking for a job, but ployers registered for the fair. At call 646-312-4670) or sign up for keep talking about? Signed, E. Cu- Want to get have questions about how to get the fair, each company will have a the Resume Rush on Feb. 2 in the rious one? Need an internship to jump- table. You can approach the em- eRecruiting Calendar, and visit Dear E, into research start your career? Or maybe you’re ployers you are interested in, in- tinyurl.com/ywkjbt for tips. If you eRecruiting is the database used not sure what career is right for troduce yourself and possibly give are sending a cover letter, be sure to by SCDC to list internships, jobs, or investment you? In this new section of Th e them your resume. You will have have it reviewed too. Secondly, keep and events. To log in, visit http:// Ticker, students are encouraged to a brief conversation with the em- applying for opportunities. Make a baruchcdc.erecruiting.com, then banking? write in with questions about any ployer, during which you should specifi c time for yourself each week log in with your username and career issues they are facing. Staff try to highlight your top skills and to apply to as many jobs or intern- password. If you entered Baruch Develop the writing and Peers for Careers from the abilities that might be of interest to ships as you can fi nd that interest before fall 2006, then your user Starr Career Development Center the employer. To prepare, research you. Start networking by joining a name is made up of the FIRST LET- and interviewing will answer your questions. To have the companies attending by visit- professional association or club, TER OF YOUR FIRST NAME, your your question featured in this sec- ing tinyurl.com/2pcd7l, sign up attending Corporate Presentations ENTIRE LAST NAME and the LAST skills that make tion, write an e-mail to careerdc@ for the Resume Rush/Interview and Internship Fairs, and using 4 DIGITS OF YOUR SOCIAL SECU- baruch.cuny.edu with the subject Day on Feb. 2 on eRecruiting’s the online mentoring program in RITY NUMBER. (For example, if your résumé line “Ticker Career Corner.” Anon- Calendar, and come to an Intern- eRecruiting. Politely follow up with your name is Jane Test with Social ymous questions are fi ne — and ship Fair prep workshop on Feb. each person you meet. Don’t give Security Number 123-45-6789, your stand out. please note, students can always get 6 at 12:30 p.m., VC 5-160 or Feb. up! It can take a lot of applications username is jtest6789.) Your pass- their career questions answered by 6 at 6 p.m. in VC 2-190. And make before you start getting called back word is your 9-digit social security Join the Business calling the SCDC at 646-312-4670 sure you get your suit ready—check by employers. Don’t forget to prac- number. Make sure you type in the Section for the or stopping by VC 2-150. tinyurl.com/2j2gnz for tips on what tice your interview skills by making dashes (hyphens) when you enter to wear. a Mock Interview appointment at your password. (i.e. 123-45-6789) spring semester. Dear Career Corner: the CDC. If you entered Baruch in Fall 2006 I hear there is an Internship Fair Dear Career Corner: Th ird, if an employer calls you, or later, then your user name and on Feb. 9. What happens at this Fair, I applied for several jobs and call them back immediately. Be on password are both your webmail and how can I prepare? Signed, In- internships, but no employers have time for all interviews, and research ID (such as ab012345). Don’t forget [email protected] trigued by Internships gotten back to me. What did I do the employer before your interview. to change your password! Dear Intrigued, wrong? Signed, Bummed Out Wear business attire. Send a thank Th e Internship Fair is geared Dear Bummed, you note right away after your in- PAGEFeatures 8 I THE TICKER FEATURES JANUARY 29, 2007 Little Big Town’s rocky road to success Five sites really proud of where they came that save from,” explained Kimberly Roads in a phone interview from North Carolina. “No matter if they come you bucks from what we think of as the boon- docks in the deep, southern back- on books woods or if they come from New York City.” Already on tour until mid-Au- BY SHAWN HAYDEN RAMSINGH gust, Little Big Town has begun CONTRIBUTING WRITER writing songs for their third studio album, expected in the fall. How will the songs diff er from Th e Road ß Campusi.com is a search en- to Here? Although Roads doubts gine that lets you comapre over 129 that the band will lose their abil- online bookstores for cheaper text- ity to delve into dark emotions, books. Enter the book’s ISBN, title she predicts a more celebratory or author and see the price results mood in their music: “When we listed in increasing order. Most of were writing [Th e Road to Here], we these textbooks are soft-cover in- were really struggling. Now we’re ternational editions that are exactly all in very healthy and happy rela- the same as the U.S. version, but tionships. It’ll be interesting to see cost as much as 50 percent less. Th e what we all have to say.” shipping charges are approximate- In a world where young men ly $3 per book and $5 for expedited and women look up to the Paris delivery. Th e Web sites are all se- Hiltons and Britney Spears of pop cure and book delivery is guaran- culture, Little Big Town is an ex- teed. You can also sell your books ample to follow. Th e band has sup- directly through this site. KRISTIN BARLOW I EQUITY MUSIC GROUP ported each other through hard Pros: Cheap international edi- times, achieved a small amount of tions. Th e books usually arrive in From left to right: Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Jimi Westbrook and Kimberly Roads success and remains as grounded less than a week. as when they fi rst started out. “We Cons: Books go very quickly. If realize that we must have a little bit you see something you like, buy it BY NICOLE LEE eventually signed a contract with Big Town has four, often trading of notoriety right now,” says Roads, immediately. STAFF WRITER Equity Music Group and released lead vocals during the same song. “but we also realize that [fame] ß Booklandia.com is a way to seven long years worth of struggle Th e soulful harmony created by could go away in an instant and so, purchase books directly from fel- “Country music is music with into their album, Th e Road to Here. all of their voices at once solidifi es we don’t take it for granted.” low Baruch students. Th is option real roots. It tells the stories of real Th e album became certifi ed gold the sound that is Little Big Town’s It takes 53 minutes to listen to lets you contact the seller via e- life.” – Kimberly Roads, Little Big in March 2006. Songs like “Wound- music. Th e Road to Here. It would take mail or telephone and negotiate Town ed,” “Bones” and “Looking For A Despite eight years together, much longer to understand the the price. Sell your own books at To many New Yorkers, Little Reason,” speak not only of a bro- 2006 was truly the band’s breakout journey behind the album. You a much higher price than the buy- Big Town is perhaps the best kept ken heart, but of a band hurt blow year. Th ey earned Billboard Maga- don’t have to be a country music back price off ered at the campus secret in country music. Few are after blow. “We’ve had several trag- zine’s Top Independent Artist and fan to appreciate the determina- bookstore. Similar to booklandia. aware, however, that one of coun- edies in our band,” says Kimberly Album awards, two nominations tion demonstrated by this amazing com is studentsfair.com, another try music’s hottest rising bands has Roads over the phone in Charlotte, each from both Th e Country Music group of individuals, however. And great site to buy and sell directly to been hit with personal loss and North Carolina. “We would sit out Association and Academy of Coun- you don’t have to be a country mu- Baruch students.Pros: Negotiating professional shortcomings on their in [Wayne Kirkpatrick’s] studio and try Music, and topped off the year sic fan to understand their music. the cost of your book can always long road to success. just pour our heart and soul into with Grammy nominations for Best “We’re just regular people,” Roads work in your favor. Th ere is also no A failed record deal with Mer- these songs. Th ey are absolutely Country Album and Best Country states plainly. “We just want to shipping cost because you buy di- cury Records in 1999, a debut with the story of our lives [within] the Performance by a Duo or Group for make music that moves people.” rectly from fellow schoolmates. Sony Monument Records in 2002 past many years — our journey.” the song “Boondocks.” Looking back, would they Cons: Must include personal resulting in dismal sales (a death Little Big Town’s unique con- “Boondocks,” which refl ects the change a minute of their rocky his- information such as your phone sentence for any country music fi guration may have contributed band’s Southern heritage, opened tory? “No,” says Roads, “because number to sell a book. Suggestion: newcomer), two divorces and two to its success. Two men (Jimi West- the door to success. At fi rst glance, we realize that all the struggles we Use your e-mail address. family deaths tested the band’s brook and Phillip Sweet) and two New Yorkers might scowl at lyrics went through were meant to be. It ß Textbooksrus.com off ers in- strength and character. women (Karen Fairchild and Kim- painting pictures of muddy water molded us into the band, into the ternational editions, new and used Yet, with the help and support of berly Roads) is a rare combination and fi shing in a crawfi sh hole. But people, we are today.” copies of textbooks at very reason- the band’s co-writer and producer, in country music. And while most the song has appealed to people able rates. Th e books are usually Wayne Kirkpatrick, Little Big Town bands have one lead singer, Little across the country. “Everyone’s 33-50 percent cheaper than what they cost at the campus bookstore. You can also sell your books to them directly. Th e shipping is fast and reliable. Spotlight on Khanna: Baruch’s USG Treasurer Pro: If the book you want is in stock and available, you can get a great deal. Th e shipping is cheap BY JESSICA BAPTISTE graduating from Baruch, she hopes year]. I’m working with the Finance yet fast and reliable. LEISURE EDITOR to enter grad school, and later pur- Committee and Chair of Appeals Con: Does not off er a huge se- sue a career in law. to make sure clubs get funding for lection of international editions. this semester and the budget allo- Some textbooks are not as heavily It’s 10:30 on a cloudy Monday Jessica Baptiste: What was cations are done for next year. So, discounted as with other sites. morning. Khanna Tsymuk, a 21- your most rewarding experience hopefully, we’ll have all that done ß Amazon.com lets you either year-old who originates from Rus- as treasurer so far? by May. purchase textbooks directly from sia is dressed in a black sweater and them at a slightly cheaper price, or denim skirt. Her hair in a ponytail, Khanna Tsymuk: One of the JB: Last year, Metropolitan buy from the Web site’s sellers at Tsymuk sits at a desk fi lled with a clubs sent me a happy holidays Caterers stopped accepting pur- heavier discounts. Sometimes, the pile of payment vouchers, budget card and I thought it was really chase requisitions from clubs sellers off er new and international proposals, a calculator, computer, thoughtful. Also, when new trea- because they were owed money. copies at a very low cost. Most of phone and a lot of paper and pens. surers come to me really puzzled Has there been any progress on them off er used copies at a very Her small offi ce on the third fl oor with all the paperwork, then once resolving these overdue bills? reasonable price as well. of the Vertical Campus is quiet in it gets settled and they walk happy Pro: Sellers compete in pricing January compared to its usual buzz — it feels good to be able to help ROBERT BENIMOFF | THE TICKER KT: Bernard [Bernard Banks, their books at the Amazon market- of club treasurers regularly visiting them. Khanna Tsymuk, USG Treasurer, shares USG’s president] got printouts of place, which lets you buy cheaper when school is in session. Last se- all the bills and the total sum is not books. mester, Tsymuk says, her job as the JB: What are some problems some of her aspirations for USG. that big. Part of it is owed by the Con: Purchasing from individ- Undergraduate Student Govern- you meet on the job? graduate student clubs. Th ese bills ual sellers may be less secure than ment’s treasurer took an average of the semester? go as far back as 2003. I understand buying directly from Amazon.com. 40-45 hours per week. While taking KT: Sometimes, clubs’ treasur- Metropolitan in terms of saying Sellers can be unreliable and there fi ve classes, she managed the bud- ers don’t pay enough attention, KT: Sometimes it’s because ‘enough.’ is no guarantee on quick shipping. gets of more than 100 student clubs or they’re just new. Th ere is al- there’s something missing in the I’m battling between just pay- ß BN.com Barnes and Noble’s and organizations, as well as USG’s ways a little detail they forget like proposals. Th at’s why we’re think- ing it off to make sure the clubs can textbook site off ers free delivery on budget. Managing budgets, how- a signature or a fl yer. Sometimes ing of having information sessions start again with the credit system or orders costing $25 or more. Mem- ever, is not a new thing for Tsymuk; it’s a deadline because they need in the spring with the treasurers making the clubs pay for it because bers save additional 20 percent off she previously served as treasurer a check [by] a certain day. So we regarding the proposals. It was a they’re responsible for the bills. If new copies but they do not off er in- for Hillel at Baruch and the Jewish have to do things faster than the problem last year. It has been a last year’s treasurer did not fi le the ternational editions. Women’s Group. regular process. problem for the past couple years. paperwork, is it this year’s treasur- Pro: Free delivery, huge selec- A fi nance and investments ma- I know it’s a big concern. er’s fault? I’m trying to fi gure out tion and fast shipping. jor and double minor in math and JB: What happened last se- Th is government’s main goal the fairest way to pay for it. Con: To get the additional 20 theatre, Tsymuk speaks English, mester that caused some clubs to is to get all the budgets done this percent savings, you must pay to Russian and a little Hebrew. After receive their budgets at the end of semester [for the following school SEE KHANNA PAGE 10 join as a member. JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER FEATURES I PAGE 9 TRAVEL Maui, Wowie! Explore the Hawaiian island

ADRIENNE RAYSKI | THE TICKER The Ticker’s editor-in-chief, Adrienne Rayski, enjoying the beautiful view of Maui.

tive Hawaiians living in the volca- Maui has one main volcano on nic mountainous regions, without Haleakala (pronounced Hal-ee- running water or the modern mar- ah-ka-lah) which rises to approxi- vels Maui’s majority population is mately 10,000 feet above sea level. used to. It was diffi cult to imagine Th e volcano, thankfully, has not spending my days on the side of a erupted since 1970. Although I did huge mountain top without access not go to Haleakala directly, I have to “the real world,” but after tasting heard amazing things about getting ADRIENNE RAYSKI | THE TICKER some of the delicious native pine- to see this active volcano (meaning Maui’s oceans are surrounded by beautiful mountains and greenery. apple, I warmed up to spending it could still erupt) in action. some more time in the wild. If you do ever get the chance to One thing that I did particularly visit Maui or Hawaii in general, be BY ADRIENNE RAYSKI big island.” Although the big island which is positioned between two enjoy about Maui was the freedom prepared — the fl ight from New EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and Oahu are the only parts of Ha- volcanic rocks, and off ers an aerial to explore its beautiful scenery. I’ve York was nearly 13 hours, and that waii with the type of night life I’m view of the ocean and small water- traveled to Carribean resorts before was after I’d managed to get only used to having in New York City, falls beneath. My tour guide point- with my family, and although the one layover (there are no direct If you’ve caught the latest tee- (my latest night out was at 10 p.m. ed out an L-shaped carving into hotels themselves are quite beauti- fl ights from the east coast). Howev- nybopper “reality show” on MTV, for the half-priced-late-night-sushi one of the mountain tops, which ful, it’s diffi cult to know what areas er, I spoke to tourists from the New “Maui Fever,” you may have unfor- at Sansei, one of Maui’s most famed he explained was created and are safe for tourists to explore on York area who traveled nearly 24 tunately gathered the wrong im- Japanese restaurants) Maui’s geog- maintained by local Lahaina High their own. But in Maui, the Hawai- hours total just to get to the islands! pression about this beautiful island. raphy and history off ered so much School students to commemorate ian theme “hang loose” is shared Th ere’s obviously a reason behind I was lucky enough to spend a week more than a night out clubbing the school’s founder. Th e spot can by both tourists and locals alike their madness: Maui is unlike any of my winter break on Maui, and let ever could. only be reached by hiking up nearly who gladly embrace their beautiful other region within the United me tell you, there’s a lot more to it On one particular day, I went four miles of mountain each year to surroundings with a laid back vibe. States. Its picturesque beauty and than hot chicks in bikinis and surf- ATV riding around the volcanic replenish the “L” design with red At even the most fanciest of restau- island charm enchants its visitors er dudes who say “like” after every mountains and got to look out at rock. I was already tired just think- rants, men wore Hawaiian-themed and leaves them with fond memo- other word. the most extraordinary views I had ing about it. button up shirts and sandals while ries. So was it worth the trip? You Maui is the second largest is- ever seen. We stopped for a few Amazingly, the guide also women wore light sundresses or T- bet ya. Every last minute. land on Hawaii, right next to “the minutes at Maui’s famous isthmus, pointed out that there are still na- shirts and shorts. Baruch User Guide: Important tech updates you should know about

come, fi rst serve basis: 1. Monday, Jan. 29 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 2. Tuesday, Jan. 30 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 3. Wednesday, Jan. 31 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. To stay in-touch with the Li- brary’s services, visit their home page at newman.baruch.cuny. edu.

ß Rave Wireless Update AMAZON.COM You might have noticed that the TI-89 calculators are available in Rave Wireless kiosk, which sold limited supply at Baruch’s library. Sprint plans and phones, is now missing from the bookstore. Ac- BY ROB REALE cording to Baruch alum and for- STAFF WRITER mer kiosk manager Max May, the kiosk was hosted at Baruch as part ß Borrow Graphing Calcula- of a one-year contract. Th e contract tors for Free has expired, and Rave Wireless, which off ers mobile applications So, your new math professor and phone programs, decided not announced that besides that pricey to renew it. Th e company is still in textbook you must also buy an ex- business. pensive graphing calculator? Used TI-89 or TI-92 models can cost as ß 2007-08 Financial Aid much as $70. But, if you’re fast and lucky, the school may be able to Generally speaking, you are help you out. Go to the Library’s ready to fi le your fi nancial aid up- circulation desk on the 2nd fl oor dates after you (and your parents, of the Library building and have if applicable) have fi led your in- an e-SIMS print-out of your cur- come tax returns for 2007. In or- rent schedule of classes or bursar’s der to do that, you need your W-2s receipt ready. After a librarian up- and 1099s, which should arrive by dates your schedule, you can run Jan. 31. I will have a fi nancial aid one fl oor up to the Laptop Service update in the Baruch User Guide Desk and borrow a calculator for within the next few weeks to help the semester! ensure we get everything neces- Th e supplies, however, are very sary fi led on time for the following limited. Baruch’s library has only year. 300 graphing calculators. Fifty of them will be given out twice a day E-mail Rob Reale at baru- at the following times on a fi rst [email protected] PAGE 10 I THE TICKER FEATURES JANUARY 29, 2007 Repertorio Espanol shows off Khanna Tsymuk, Hispanic American theatre future USG president?

notable and up-and-coming His- ß CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 panic actors, upholding a topnotch KT: It’s really hard to describe dramatic cast. Th e company, while JB: Any advice for club treasur- me. Let’s see. Very opinionated, having its home base, tours all over ers? blunt at times — you probably see the U.S., as well as Spain and Latin KT: Don’t be afraid to ask ques- that at the meetings. Outspoken, America. tions. I spend a lot of hours here. honest, loyal. It’s really hard; I hate All the plays staged in Reper- If I’m not here, there are bursars describing myself, I hate talking torio are performed in Spanish; here. If people need to meet with about myself altogether. fear not, however, you don’t need me, my e-mail is available. I would to be fl uent in the tongue to enjoy say if you have an idea to improve JB: Tell me about your interest the show. Introduced in 1991, the the system, because I know the sys- in theatre. theatre has personal headphones tem can be frustrating sometimes, with simultaneous translations in speak your mind. I appreciate the KT: I’m interested in theatre English. treasurers who came to the focus partially because I’m considering In an eff ort to keep patrons in- groups, because they helped. going to law school, and so it would formed on up-to-date production be a good skill to have, especially if information, the theater sends out JB: What are your future plans you’re in court. It’s partially a per- a complementary calendar and for USG? formance: if you can’t entertain TANGO-CLUB-KOELN.DE guide every month. Th ey also have the jury, forget it, you lost the case. a receptionist ready, who is fl uent KT: I’m defi nitely running for Also, to improve communication The Repertorio Espanol features Spanish dance acts in addition to plays. in both Spanish and English, to an- president. I’m going to have an skills — it’s part of what theatre swer any inquiries. amazing team. does for you. Another thing was Th e other reason this Off -Broad- I went to Israel for a year before I BY MARIA BARDINA Master’s of Fine Arts from Yale way venue is an excellent choice JB: Why do you want to run for came to Baruch. While I was there, I STAFF WRITER Drama School. He is also a very for any traveler or theatre lover is president next year? did stage directing for a production Miles away from Manhattan’s gifted playwright receiving Cuba’s its aff ordability. Th e tickets range that we put on. I did all the props, celebrated theatre district, nestled National Th eatre Award, among from $20-$55, with discounts avail- KT: Th at credit goes to Bernard basically all the back stage. I had in the middle of a neighborhood others. able for students. because I’ve watched him and seen fun doing it. referred to as Little India, lives the Rene and Gilberto started off To complement the perfect ev- all the work and time he puts in. little Spanish theatre that could. in the Greenwich Muse, but were eing infused with Spanish culture, All of that inspired me. I feel that’s JB: Why did you choose to at- Repertorio Espanol, the oldest Off - forced to relocate, by the time the there is an abundance of Latin what leaders do in the end, they tend Baruch? Broadway venue, has been residing ’70s arrived. Faced with a pressing restaurants in the neighborhood. end up inspiring someone else. He there since 1972. Th e area might need to move, Rene set off to fi nd a Should there be a hankering for did end up inspiring me. KT: Th at’s an interesting story. I have seen many changes over the new residence. “One day I was rid- another , the array of local eateries applied to a few schools and inter- past three decades, but Reperto- ing the bus with a friend of mine,” feature Italian, American, Japanese JB: What’s your life outside of estingly enough, one of the schools rio’s success was not one of them. he said. “After I told him about my and Indian cuisines. USG? did not get my transcript in time. Rene Buch and Gilberto Zaldi- dilemma, he guided me to the va- And, one of them did not [get] my var founded Repertorio, winner of cant building off of Lexington Av- KT: Th ere’s not a lot of time left recommendations, which was par- the Off -Broadway Th eatre and Dra- enue and we had our new home.” considering my classes and stu- tially my high school’s fault. I was ma Desk Awards, in 1968. Th e duo Th e theatre has been consistent dent government. I spend it with coordinating all of this while I was wanted the general public to be ex- in the quality of its productions ß Repertorio Espanol my family. And then my friends; I in Israel. Baruch happened to get posed to the distinct, exceptional from the beginning. Right after 138 East 27th Street, New caught up with a lot of them over all the info on time. I came to visit world of Latin American, Spanish the move, Buch, the artistic direc- York, the break. Baruch after I came home. I was and Hispanic American theatre. tor, and Zaldivar, producer, were New York 10016 like, “Oh my God, I love this place.” Buch is a native of Cuba and joined by Robert Frederico as resi- www.repertorio.org I felt like I wanted to go there for is the quintessential guru of per- dent designer and associate artistic Directions: Take the R, W, four years. forming arts. In 1948 he came to producer. 6 trains to 28th Street. JB: How would you describe the United States to pursue his Repertorio attracted many yourself? JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER FEATURES I PAGE 11 PAGE 20 | THE TICKER SPORTS JANUARY 29, 2007

SCHEDULE Men’s Volleyball THE TICKER 2/2 – Baruch at M.I.T., 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball 2/3 – Baruch at Wentworth, 2 p.m. 1/31 – SUNY New Paltz at Baruch, 7 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Swimming 2/2 – CCNY at Baruch, 7:30 p.m. 2/2 – CUNYAC Finals at Lehman College, 5 p.m. Sports Women’s Basketball 2/3 – CUNYAC Finals at 2/2 – CCNY at Baruch, 5:30 p.m. Lehman College, 9 a.m. JANUARY 29, 2007 Nothing can bring these girls down

BY MARIANE ST. MAURICE proven it day in and day out on the STAFF WRITER court,” said senior forward Racquel Reid. While most Baruch students Th e conference games were were enjoying their time off , the somewhat eventless, save for the women’s basketball team was going City Tech game on Jan. 10, dur- through one of its toughest sched- ing which senior Ally Stamatiades ules ever, often playing two nights scored her 1,000th point. She was in a row. Being on the court that honored before the following game, much, and a few of those times with against Brooklyn College, and her nationally ranked teams, such as coach could not help but feel a Messiah, was something the team great deal of pride. “She knows her enjoyed. “Th ey love the competi- game and knows her role … I was tion, […] it prepares them for the excited that she reached that mile- conference tournament play and stone,” said Coach Joseph. potentially the NCAA tournament,” At this point in the season, the says Head Coach Machli Joseph. team is looking to the CUNY cham- Th e NCAA tournament is some- pionship and the NCAA tourna- thing that is on every player’s mind, ment. According to junior guard since last year’s team was the fi rst Chiresse Paradise, “A great pleasure CUNY team to make it past the fi rst in life is doing what others say you round of the tournament. It is such can’t, so our team goal is not only accomplishments that puts pres- to win a CUNY championship, but sure on this year’s team, but also a national one.” pushes them to strive for more. Last Th is is a goal that could very year’s team remained undefeated plausibly become a reality, accord- in conference games throughout ing to Coach Joseph, who recog- its season, a stretch that the current nizes that this year’s team is better team has brought up to 24 consec- than last year’s. And the players utive games. In fact, the Bearcats seem to agree, especially Racquel remain undefeated against CUNY VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER Reid. “I predict that this year’s team opponents since February 2005. will go further than any other Ba- Over the past month, the team The women’s basketball team, under Coach Machli, is undefeated since last year. ruch women’s basketball team, and has faced York College (W92-28), 71), Brooklyn College (W100-50), College (W68-54). As the scores nated the games. “We are by far we will make history.” CCNY (W78-20), City Tech (W107- CSI (W86-74) and Medgar Evers show, the Bearcats obviously domi- the best team in CUNY, and we’ve

MEN’S BASKETBALL SWIMMING Bearcats pick themselves up Cold blast doesn’t again after a stumble stop Bearcats from

points a game, but we got to 51,” tearing up the pool says Rankis. BY MARINA SOBIYEVA Baruch’s losing streak may have STAFF WRITER been prompted by the loss of soph- omore forward George Kunkel, Winter break was anything but who, along with Emengo, serves as a break for Baruch’s swim teams. the team’s backbone. Kunkel, who Th e women won three out of four had broken his hand at the game meets, while the men managed to against St. Mary’s, says the losing snatch two exciting victories dur- streak wasn’t fueled by his injury. ing the break. Th is season for Head “Th e team has learned to play Coach Charles Lampasso, proved and win without me,” he says. to be much more successful when Rankis stays positive saying that compared with his fi rst season. Kunkel’s absence is “invaluable Several team records were broken for the underclassmen players” as and eight members attended Divi- they now have the chance to play sion III ECAC Championships this VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER in more games. season. Although the Bearcats did Men’s basketball experienced trouble over the winter break. After a tumultuous fi rst half, not win every single swim meet, it the Bearcats are not only seeing is safe to say that they had a suc- BY LIA EUSTACHEWICH to larger roles,” says Rankis. “We the fi nal weeks of their season, but cessful season. VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER STAFF WRITER needed to fi nd a level of decisive- also some new starting players. Th e men rolled over Queens- Support the Bearcats this weekend! ness.” Rankis and fi rst-year coach Cheick borough Community College, win- Early triumphs against Yeshiva, Th at decisiveness came at the Fadika agree that freshman Arki ning 46-30. Strong distance swim- standings. Senior Daniel Sepulve- Polytechnic and John Jay seemed third conference game against City Wisnu has proved himself on the mer, Johnathan Bermudez broke da, started her season by winning to be a forecast for the men’s bas- College where guard/forward Arki court as a consistent shooter who the school record in the 800-meter both the 200-meter freestyle and ketball team. However, the pro- Wisnu and Captain Carl Emengo has plenty of potential. “[Wisnu] freestyle. Bermudez has performed 100-meter backstroke, after return- ceeding games proved just the op- both grabbed hold of the reigns is stepping up and he plays nicely. very well throughout the season, ing from a serious knee injury last posite. Th e relatively young team contributing 10 and 13 points re- He may even lead us as a star next consistently winning big races in year. suff ered a six-game losing streak, spectively. With a fi nal score of 59- year,” says Fadika, who is a former the CUNY duel meets. Multi sport Th e Bearcats next victim, Mount an injured all-star forward and 52, the Bearcats were fi nally back Baruch basketball star himself. star, Camilo Reyes, had a strong St. Mary’s, was defeated last Satur- a few serious shutouts by higher on track. Along with Wisnu, Rankis prais- showing by winning the 100-meter day, by both the men and women ranked teams, all within a couple Following were fi ve more con- es juniors Ben Crane, Brian For- backstroke and fi nishing second in teams. Gregor, Tumulak, Penaher- of weeks. ference games against York (64-78), restal and Phil Schatz on their im- the 100-meter freestyle. rera and Sepulveda managed to It all started in early December City Tech (63-54), Brooklyn (59-52), pressive plays and improvements. Th e women easily defeated set a team record in the 200-meter with the game against Lehman Staten Island (77-64) and Medgar Schatz, who has been one of the Queensborough with the help of medley relay, while putting Baruch College (64-77) and continued Evers (68-66), which all had close lead scorers this season, doesn’t fi rst season stars like Jessica Pe- ahead of their opponents for the with losses against St. Mary’s (72- fi nal scores. “All the games we lost give himself all the credit. “We’re naherrera and Annelie Gregor. duration of the meet. Th e rookie 79), Ramapo (59-90), Wheaton we could’ve won, and all the games really starting to come together as Penaherrera won the 800-meter sensation, Michael Shiwnath, had (66-75) and two NYU tournaments we’ve won, we could’ve lost,” says a team,” he says. “Since the break freestyle, 100-meter butterfl y and an impressive showing by winning at which the Bearcats played Clark Rankis. However, these four wins we’ve really started to gel and play was a member of the fi rst place the 200-meter freestyle, 100-meter (80-81) and SUNY Old Westbury upped Baruch’s CUNY conference some very good basketball.” 200-meter medley relay. Gregor butterfl y and the 100-meter breast- (60-71). record to an esteemed 6-2. In the meantime, be sure to won the 100- and 200-meter free- stroke. With the exception of Lehman, Ranked 13th nationally, William cheer on the men’s basketball style events. Veteran team member Standing in second place among these non-conference games were Paterson was thrown into the mix team at their next game against Laura Tumulak helped secure their the other CUNY schools, both the what head coach Ray Rankis calls of conference games. Despite be- SUNY New Paltz on Jan. 31 in the victory by winning the 200-meter men’s and women’s team have a “a strong schedule,” which played ing a defeat for Baruch, it brought ARC area. Tip off is scheduled at individual medley. good chance of winning the CUN- a huge role in the team’s perfor- the Bearcats’ potential into new 7:30 p.m. Th e Lady Bearcats also routed YAC Championships. Th e CUNYAC mance. “We’re a young team and light. “Most games William Pater- John Jay as every swimmer helped Finals will take place on Feb. 2 at a lot of the players aren’t used son holds [opposing] teams to 54 move Baruch up in the CUNYAC Lehman College. JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER SPORTS | PAGE 21 PAGE 22 | THE TICKER SPORTS JANUARY 29, 2007 A rough road to the Super Bowl

BY IRVING DEJOHN been an African American to ever one of the strongest defenses in the surrounding the fortitude of their sure. I’m sure that many around the STAFF WRITER coach in a Super Bowl up until NFL. However, their Achilles heel respective quarterbacks to win a big country are sitting at home waiting Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy made at times has been the erratic perfor- game. Grossman, after a nightmare for the apocalypse to come after After fi ve months, 512 regular history this year. Needless to say mance of quarterback Rex Gross- performance in the last week of the both these quarterbacks defi ed the season games and three rounds of this is going to be a monumental man. With Grossman, it has been season, raised many doubts as to critics and led their teams to vic- playoff s, we fi nally have our Super game. either feast (seven games with a his ability to keep his team compet- tory. Bowl XLI match-up. After a prover- Th e clash between these two QB rating over 100) or famine (four itive in a big game. Many believed Simply put, both of these teams bial spider’s web of story lines and teams is particularly appealing be- games with a QB rating under 40). that the Bears would have to win have dealt with a great deal of criti- numerous subplots have been un- cause of how starkly diff erent they Despite these diff erences, both despite him. Manning, on the other cism and scrutiny to be in the situ- raveled, it will be the Indianapolis are. Th e Colts depend heavily on the teams have taken eerily similar hand, seemed to excel throughout ation today. However, it is diffi cult Colts against the Chicago Bears in a strong right arm of Manning and a paths to get to this point in the sea- the regular season and shrivel dur- to ignore the fact that often times, battle saturated with intrigue. potent off ense. One of the biggest son. Despite stellar regular season ing the second season. Manning defense does win champion- It isn’t just the prospect of fu- kinks in their armor throughout records (Chicago’s 13-3, Indianap- had been likened to Alex Rodri- ships. I saw a ferocity in the Bears ture Hall of Famer Peyton Manning the season had been their defense olis’ 12-4) neither team was a fa- guez, another player who without against the beloved Saints that was fi nally hoisting the trophy that has against the run (ranked last overall vorite within their own conference. a shadow of a doubt will be in the too much to ignore. Sorry Peyton, eluded him his entire career. Or during regular season). Th e Bears, Both teams entered the playoff s Hall of Fame, but seemed to lack maybe next year. Bears over Colts, even the fact that there had never on the other hand, are anchored by under serious scrutiny with doubts that ability to perform under pres- 24 – 13. Manning’s time to shine A super match-up BY MICHAEL WURSTHORN Grossman, who has only played in SPORTS EDITOR 24 regular season NFL games, still lacks control and confi dence when After the biggest comeback in faced with a tough situation. Man- the history of a conference game ning, a seasoned veteran who has championship, the Indianapolis played in 144 regular season games, Colts are heading to Miami to face knows what needs to be done this the Chicago Bears. Peyton Manning Sunday. was fi nally able to hold that AFC Manning’s biggest challenge trophy above his head. Unless he this weekend won’t be Grossman; it wins the Super Bowl though, that will be the Bears’ powerful defense. victory last Sunday won’t mean a Linebacker Brian Urlacher, Line- thing to Indianapolis. backer Lance Briggs and Defensive On the other hand, the Bears, End Mark Anderson will bring the who managed to keep New Orleans heat on Manning. His off ensive line at bay last week are relying on the has to be able to hold back this big performance of Quarterback Rex and bulky defense that Chicago Grossman. Everyone is wonder- has. Anderson will need to be kept ing how Grossman will perform in off of Manning’s back if the Colts Miami. Will he be the Rex Gross- want any chance of winning. man from the Tampa Bay game Grossman’s biggest threat who threw for 339 yards and two is himself. If the Bears lose this touchdowns? Or will he be the Rex weekend, the fault will fall on their Grossman who performed horribly quarterback. Th eir off ensive won’t against the Patriots, Cardinals and win the game this weekend; their the Vikings? only way to victory relies on their When looking at the stats, you defense being one step ahead of clearly see that Peyton Manning Manning at all times. Chicago fans is the more experienced and well- have to pray that Grossman won’t rounded quarterback, which is self destruct and sink their hopes at something Grossman can’t boast winning the Super Bowl. about being. Compare Grossman’s Chicago’s defense will defi nitely 20 interceptions, 23 touchdowns keep the Colts from scoring a lot of and 262 completions out of 480 points, but they will win nonethe- attempts to Manning’s stats. Man- less because of Manning’s ability to ning, a lock for the Hall of Fame, read a defense and push downfi eld only threw nine interceptions, 31 to at least be in fi eld goal range. touchdowns and completed 362 Grossman will quickly deteriorate passes out of 557. after the fi rst quarter, giving Man- Manning has the experience that ning and his Colts a Super Bowl Grossman will develop over time. worth remembering. Remember when a NY team AP PHOTO/CHARLIE NEIBERGALL was in the Super Bowl? Rex Grossman will have to play his best to beat the Colts. BY KELLIE CLARK up sullen Giants fans, memories of CONTRIBUTING WRITER Super Bowl XXV and XXI should, since in both cases the team was With only a few days left until victorious. Super Bowl XLI, it’s hard to turn Jet fans have to think back a little on the television without being further, since 1969 was the fi rst and reminded of this widely televised only year the team ever made it to event. Fans of the Chicago Bears the Super Bowl. Even though most and the Indianapolis Colts have of us are too young to remember good reason to be proud of their that game, it was an unforgettable team, since both will be vying for one for those who watched it and the title on Feb. 2. For fans here a highly glorifi ed one for all young in New York, that familiar feeling fans who have heard about it. It was of disappointment has set in once in Super Bowl III, when Joe Namath again. With neither team making it and the New York Jets faced the Bal- past the fi rst round in the playoff s, timore Colts (they didn’t become fans can only hope that the teams the Ravens until 1996) in Miami. will be better next year. For some of Th e confi dent Namath guaranteed us, memories of past appearances his fans that it would be a win for by the Jets and Giants in the Super New York, and he kept his word. Bowl will have to hold us over until Although many people didn’t be- next season. lieve it could happen, Namath led Let’s go back in time to the last the Jets to a 16-7 victory over a Bal- appearance by the New York Gi- timore team that only had one loss ants in the Super Bowl. It was 2001 all season. Th is one game estab- when they went into Super Bowl lished the AFC as a reputable divi- XXXV against the Baltimore Ra- sion of the NFL, capable of compe- vens, with a seven-game winning tition with the NFC. Unfortunately, streak and a history of two other Jet fans haven’t been able to cheer Super Bowl wins. Fans hoped that their team on in the Super Bowl their quarterback, Kerry Collins, ever since. would lead the Giants to their third So as you prepare yourself for victory. In an upsetting game, the yet another Super Bowl that will Giants ended their winning streak be void of either New York team, and suff ered their fi rst Super Bowl remember there’s always next sea- PEYTONMANNING.COM loss to the Ravens, 34-7. Since that son. Peyton Manning carries Indy’s hopes for a win. memory doesn’t do much to cheer JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER SPORTS | PAGE 23 PAGE 24 | THE TICKER SPORTS JANUARY 29, 2007 LeisurePAGE 16 I THE TICKER LEISURE JANUARY 29, 2007 Battling Spring fashion heats up dry skin in BY JESSICA BAPTISTE Look out for stacked heels in LEISURE EDITOR every color and design at a shoe the winter store near you. “Th e stiletto heel As unpredictable spring weather is a thing of the past and platforms approaches, one thing you can de- reign supreme,” Saboura suggests. months pend on is chic and versatile spring Lauren Loeff el, 21, senior, likes fashions. Th is guide forecasts some to wear platform heels since she’s of the latest trends that are sure to 5’1”. She often pairs them with a make an explosion on the fashion pair of cable knit tights and a big scene in the coming months. slouchy bag. “Th ey are an absolute staple in my wardrobe.” Animal Prints Velichko does not think platform heels are going to be an ‘it’ item this Ooh la la! From cheetah to zebra spring because they are somewhat prints, animal prints can accent any of an old trend. “Th ey were intro- outfi t if they are paired accordingly. duced during the summer and are Sam Saboura, stylist and host of [simply] prolonging their stay,” she the ABC show Extreme Makeover, adds. suggests that when wearing animal printed accessories, it’s best to wear only one type of print. Do not mix Boots and match, or else you will look like you just escaped from the zoo! Th e right pair of boots can eas- HEALTHPRODUCTSFORLIFE.COM Saboura also suggests pairing ily transform an outfi t from boring leopard-print pumps with jeans to glam in a heartbeat. Boots can be BY ALLISON SIMINOVSKY and zebra prints with anything red worn with jeans tucked inside for a CONTRIBUTING WRITER or black. hip look while knee-high boots add Th e brisk and cold winds of Sophomore Natalie Velichko, fl air to dresses and skirts. While winter may be a welcome sign of 19, is a fan of animal print shoes, fi nding the right pair of boots can SHOPPING.MSN.COM the changing seasons. Unfortu- specifi cally the zebra patterns be a diffi cult task, consider it an in- nately, the harsh weather’s unwel- seen on high-heeled shoes at Steve vestment for the rainy, sunny and Mossimo Black Plaid Jacket Chocolate at Target. come side eff ect is dry skin and this Madden. She predicts that graphic cloudy days ahead this spring. should serve as a wake-up call to prints will be in this spring since eye catcher. Like animal prints, this lessa Etheridge, 22, senior. protect oneself from fl aky and ir- weather reports suggest that it will is not a print you want to mix and Th is inexpensive spring staple ritated skin. Typical skincare regi- be a long cool spring before sum- match. Instead, begin your plaid can be used to instantly update any mens just aren’t enough to cure mer arrives. adventures with a solid colored outfi t. Th e secret it that wide belts chapped skin so extra care is need- top and a plaid skirt, or accent your create natural curves for any size. ed. Th ere are a variety of skincare outfi t with a plaid handbag or scarf, For a fl attering fi t, Saboura says, methods and products targeted advises Soboura. “Try wearing a wide belt just under specifi cally at the winter months to Out of all the upcoming spring the bust, which is the smallest part keep skin smooth and healthy. trends, Allison Siminovsky, fresh- of the torso. It acts like an old-fash- Before it becomes necessary to man, 18, prefers plaid the best. “It’s ioned waist-cincher or corset and dive into the world of dry skin lo- a way of taking something classic creates an hourglass curve with any tions and balms, one can try sever- and traditional and incorporating fi gure.” al easy skin-protection techniques. it into a modern outfi t. It can also For example, it may seem obvious dress up an otherwise casual en- Suggestions: Faux Leather Sash to suggest remaining completely semble,” she said. ($10.80), Satin Belt ($8.80) and Faux covered when outdoors but it is Leather Belt ($6.80) at Forever 21. truly important to be completely Suggestion: Mossimo Black SHOPPING.MSN.COM covered. Always wear an appropri- Plaid Jacket Chocolate ($20.99) at ate winter coat as well as a scarf, a Amanda Women’s Safari Pump Target. (shopping.msn.com) Platform Heels hat and gloves. Jamie Feldman, freshman, said Th e Cinch belt “I like platform heels because VICTORIASECRET.COM that as soon as she detects the Plaid they are sexy and give extra sex Steve Madden knee-high weather getting colder, she starts “Belts are a great accessory that appeal to any outfi t while giving wearing gloves. “It may not be the Plaid is sure to be a favorite this suede stretch boot give even the most basic outfi t ex- a height boost. Th ey’re great for most fashionable look in the world, spring. From the fi tted plaid blazer tra appeal. [Belts] gives your fi gure nights on the town to dress up a but it’s the only way I can keep my to the red plaid fabric handbag, form, which gives you the confi - pencil skirt for professional gals!” hands from drying out,” she says. this signature Scottish print is an dence to strut your stuff !” says Ma- says Etheridge. Dr. Kaplan, a dermatologist, suggests using a humidifi er in at home in order to keep the air moist during the drier winter season. Th is High-style, low-cost ways to decorate your space can help you to avoid doing even more damage to your skin while in- a focus in the room. Th is is the per- doors, he adds. BY NATALIE VELICHKO fect way to create a conversation In order to prevent and cure dry STAFF WRITER piece for when guests come over skin with store-bought products, and visit. try switching to thicker face and Does your rental apartment re- Framed art can also be used as body lotions. Vaseline Intensive strict you from painting the walls a substitution for a headboard. In- Care features a full line of products but you want to make your tempo- stead of having a bulky headboard specifi cally targeted at preventing rary space more inviting and cozy? that takes up valuable square foot- and curing dry skin. Th e Daily Skin Color can easily be infused into age, hang a couple of pieces that Shield Protective Moisture Lotion your apartment/living space with- are inspirational or to your liking ($3.99 - $6.99) is highly recom- out picking up a roller or breaking about two feet above the sleeping mended because it also contains the bank. area. Th is can act as a focal point SPF 15, which prevents against Th ere are several ways to decide in addition to serving as a unique burns from the surprisingly strong how to add color to your space. Th e headboard. winter sun. Sophomore Arielle fi rst would be to look at various art- You can fi nd inexpensive art- Weisberg suggests using this mois- work that you can arrange on the work in various specialty stores in turizer immediately after a shower wall to create an urban yet inviting Greenwich Village area, as well as while the skin is still damp for bet- style. Th e collection of pieces can at chain furniture stores like Ikea. ter absorption. Another important vary from pop art to inspirational You might even want to create your tip is to use lip balm constantly paintings to photographs and own artwork by taking abstract to keep lips from getting dry and prints. You can even hang up black pictures around the city and then fl aky. A good option is Blistex Med- and white print photos for a more blowing them up. Th en just frame icated Lip Conditioner with SPF 20 traditional look. and hang to fi nish! ($1.95). Another option is to incorpo- To continue your color patterns Itchy, fl aky winter skin can be- gin as a small nuisance and then rate a small round or square mir- throughout the space, pick one or ADEPTDISPLAY.COM ror, which gives off a modern, two colors from the arrangement of turn into a serious annoyance, so clean look and off ers the illusion art and incorporate them through- it is important to take care of this of a larger space. Th is look is good out the room via accenting pillows, is to create an entire wall of fabric. stainless steel curtain wire with problem before it begins. Remem- for a large blank wall. If you have a candles, pottery, curtains and any Pick out a color that you feel com- clips, which can be purchased at ber to be sensible when choos- smaller room, try to stay with one personal belongings, to complete fortable with and attach the cur- Ikea for less than $15, will allow you ing your winter outerwear and be or two medium sized pieces or sev- the look. tains along one side of the wall in to clip the curtain of your choice in sure to stay moisturized in order to eral small ones hung together in no Another option to dramatically the living area to create accented place for an instant wall-to-wall make dry winter skin a problem of particular shape or order, to create change the feel of any living space wall space without the mess of transformation. the past. painting. A simple contemporary JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER LEISURE | PAGE 17 JANUARY 29, 2007 PAGE 18 I THE TICKER LEISURE SAMPLE SALES (212) 206-7383 A month to celebrate COMPILED BY JESSICA BAPTISTE Don’t miss your chance to save LEISURE EDITOR 50 percent off Trina Turk’s Fall Col- lections for women. breaking up Wearhouse Department Store Th e holidays seemed to calm their relationship. However, when January came around things took a turn for the worse. Gilroy says he knew they were no longer happy together and decided that they should stop torturing each other. On Jan. 15, he took his girlfriend to a café and, after they sat down, began his speech which was some- thing along the lines of “Over the past few months things just haven’t been going right between us and I can’t stand the constant fi ghting. I think that we’d be better off apart and we should learn from this ex- Lingerie On Lex perience.” Begins: 1/28 Begins: 1/16 Danielle Jacovino, a freshman Ends: 1/29 Ends: 1/31 at Baruch says that, “tension after 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. VICTOR CHU | THE TICKER the holidays [could be the] cause 99 Middle Neck Rd. Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. [of why] couples split [in Janu- January is known for being a popular break up month, which just might off er you Great Neck, NY, 11021 Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. ary]. Reality fi nally sets in and they an excuse to get out of a relationship you’re no longer feeling. (516) 466-6969 831 Lexington Ave [don’t fi nd any] more reasons to New York, NY 10021 stay together.” For two days only, Wearhouse (212) 755-3312 BY ELYSSA MALDONADO were even used by fellow students Luis Garcia, another Baruch Department Store is having a clear- CONTRIBUTING WRITER who shared the stories of their Jan- student, agrees with this idea. “Jan- ance sale on their fall and winter You will fi nd reductions of half uary breakups. uary is the most convenient time to merchandise. off on a large selection of fi ne Eu- January is notoriously known Sophomore Mike Gilroy’s breakup because no one wants to Designers will include Valenti- ropean lingerie, including bras and as the unoffi cial “national break- breakup story is a typical one. He ruin Th anksgiving, Christmas or no, Valentino Red, Moschino Jeans, panties from Dolce & Gabbana, La up month.” Couples everywhere and his girlfriend had been togeth- New Years.” Couples want to be M Missoni, Scervino Street, Just Perla, Aubade, Cotton Club, Lise use this month as a scapegoat for er for 10 months and were very with each other during these holi- Cavalli and much more. Look for Charmel and Andres Sarda; luxuri- their failed relationships. What is much in love. Every couple has days. However, when the holidays a large selection of eveningwear, ous silk gowns and robes from La it about January? Is it the feeling their fl aws but when they started end, so do the feelings that the daywear, sportswear, outerwear Perla, Fernando Sanchez, and Mal- that the new year should bring a fi ghting regularly, Gilroy realized couple shared. and accessories. izia; and loungewear from Pluto, fresh start that makes people want that things were no longer the Breakups are never easy, Joelle, Bonsoir and many others. out with the old and in with the same. “We were constantly fi ght- whether you’re the dumpee or Trina Turk new? Or is it the thought of buy- ing and making up, and even when the one being dumped. Th ere are ing roses and candy for someone we’d make up there would always almost always telltale signs when Begins: 12/26 on Valentine’s Day for someone be another issue right behind it. I’d relationships are coming to an end Ends: 1/31 you’re completely sure about that thought about ending the relation- and people in relationship must Mon-Sat 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. makes national breakup month a ship, but every time I gathered the look for these signs if they do not Sun 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. good excuse? guts to do it, she would always do want to become another victim of 67 Gansevoort Street Cliché lines like “I need some something to show that she loved National Breakup Month. space” and “It’s not you, it’s me,” me,” he said. New York, NY 10014 CREDIT: TOPBUTTON.COM POSITIVE THINKING Earn something beyond money to attain happiness

BY CHANDRESH BHARDWAJ once we become focused on the No one needs this much money.” erything? Are you going to make How to Be Rich. Getty was reported STAFF WRITER green. After reading about these people in the same mistake? Th ink about it. as the richest man in America in Th e world’s richest man, Bill Forbes, I noticed that all three have Th ere’s still time! 1957’s Fortune magazine. In the From childhood to old age, we Gates, seems to be tired of money. one thing in common: they don’t Th e key is to balance everything book, he said that even though he are taught to do something in life He already announced that he will yearn for money anymore, yet they and make sure that you don’t miss was named the “richest man in and the motivation behind that step down from Microsoft and fo- out on something that money can’t the world,” he had to work 16 – 18 “something” is usually money. We cus his time and talents on tackling buy. Don’t let money interfere with hours a day to keep it moving. He market ourselves to big fi rms to diseases, boosting America’s high important relationships. Of course, admitted that because of this, his get a job, hoping to accumulate a school graduation rate, and helping it may be hard in the beginning but marriage suff ered, and he never got chunk of cash in the future. women abroad to start small busi- you need to make the eff ort in order around to doing things he loved, America is a country of immi- nesses. Th e same goes for his best to enjoy life for long term. We need like reading. grants — everyone comes here for buddy, Warren Buff et, the second to earn something beyond dollars. I sincerely hope that it doesn’t money, which they believe can pro- richest man, who donated $31 Bil- I suggest engaging in some activity take us the next 30 to 40 years to re- vide a better life. Money is a pow- lion to the Bill and Melinda Gates that gives you inner satisfaction. It alize that money is not enough. erful driving force. I am not against foundation, and is “believed to be could be dancing, volunteer work, money. I am just concerned about the largest gift in history” accord- or anything which has no materi- Students are welcome to send the narrow vision people have when ing to an article published in Forbes alistic importance. Th ink beyond their comments, doubts and ques- it comes to it. People can’t seem to magazine’s special issue (2006). your resume. Everything in life is tions to e-mail me at cbh2207@ see anything beyond money. Th ere Lawrence Ellison, who is thrice are America’s top three richest not meant to be written on your gmail.com. To read more of my are so many things that can fulfi ll divorced and is the proud owner men. My question is, why did it take resume. articles, go to www.theticker.org, people in life, but our limited vision of a $19.5 billion fortune, says, “I them more than half of their lives to I would like to end this with and type “Chandresh Bhardwaj” doesn’t let us see what else there is certainly don’t need more money. realize that money can’t buy ev- a statement from J. Paul Getty’s in the search box. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MONDAY,Baruch TUESDAY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, BeatFRIDAY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 JANUARY 30 JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY 2 FEBRUARY 3 West Moon Street pre- JP Morgan Chase Cor- Citigroup Corporate School of Public Aff airs Mock Interview & Re- Platanos and Collard sented by Th e Acting Com- porate Presentation—Au- Presentation—Technology Open House sume Rush Day Greens pany’s Salon Series featur- dit, Finance, Management Internships, 7th fl oor conference Career Development Mason Hall ing Dana Ivey Services, Operations, and Career Development room, Library Building Center Baruch Performing Arts Nagelberg Th eatre Treasury Interns Center 151 East 25th Street VC 14-220 Center Baruch Performing Arts Career Development VC 3-215 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. *Appointment needed 4:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Center Center 5 p.m. (http://baruchcdc.erecruit- Tickets: $22.75; available 7 p.m. 151 E. 25th St. Room 750 ing.com) at BPAC Box Offi ce Tickets: $15.00; call Th e 6 p.m. Acting Company at 212-258- 3111 To submit event listings, e-mail [email protected] PAGE 19 | THE TICKER LEISURE JANUARY 29, 2007 THE NUTTY COLLEGE DICTIONARY MARCH OF THE MEANIES - MACHAEL KLAMBATSEN CampusNut.com posted a hi- never see again for the rest of your larious dictionary of words com- Friend of a Friend four years. monly heard in college. See if they Usually a fi ctitious character spark any memories in you. that enables you to tell lies and get Pizza away with it. “I have a friend of a Your source of the dairy group, All Nighter friend who had a threesome with the bread group, the vegetable Remember when you chose to Matt Damon and Ben Affl eck.” group (if you get peppers and on- watch a Dawson’s Creek marathon ions as toppings) and the meat when you had that 20- page pa- Gov jocks group (pepperoni and sausage). per due? Yeah, then you paid for A term used to describe a stu- Th e primary culprit for the Fresh- it by staying up. And unlike all the dent who dominates any discus- man 15. other times you stayed up all night, sion in class. Originally used to there’s no sex involved here. describe government majors who Religion had political aspiration, now the A topic of conversation that will Beer Goggles term refers to anyone who does cause you to stay up all night de- 0 beers: Th at guy/girl is ugly half the reading (if that) and still bating with someone with whom 4 beers: Th at guy/girl has some talks on and on about the one topic you have nothing in common. Af- unique profi les. He/She is funny … that he/she knows. ter the debate you will feel tired or is that the beer talking? and not show up to classes. 6 beers: From certain angles, he/she is quite good looking. And Study Group he/she is quite charming. A group assembled with the 8 beers: Damn, he/she is so fi ne. token goal of sharing information I want to hook up with him/her. to prepare for a class. Usually the 10 beers: He/She is quite sexy. I group is broken down to one per- MASH MEDIA - VICTOR CHU am going to take him/her home. son who takes all the notes and Next day: Whoa, how did this has good handwriting from which Quasimodo end up in my bed? everyone copies information. An- other person provides food. Th ere Due Date usually is one person who did no For suckers, this is when as- work and tries to copy notes from signments are due. For you, this is everybody (often the organizer). the last possible day to ask for an LOUISVILLE.EDU And there is one person whose sole extension. purpose is to try to hook up with No Doz someone. Usually nothing gets ac- Electives Ten coff ees neatly crammed complished in a study group except Generally, electives are the into a tiny white pill. Eat them like agreeing on a study break. most interesting courses that you popcorn the day before an impor- can take. Unless you are a real tant exam. Urban Legends/Myths dork, you will avoid “Advanced Outrageous stories that you Th ermodynamics 303” and take Offi ce Hours hear about a friend of a friend, courses where the grades are easy, A brief period when a professor which you later claim as your the students are hot and the topic agrees to be available to students. friend of a friend. At a party, you tell is shallow, such as “Real World Th e loser professors tell students a story about this friend of a friend 101” or “Th e Simpsons: Analysis of this so that they have some compa- to an actual friend of a friend who the American Family.” ny. Th e real professors use this as claims to have the same friend of a their “study break” between Nobel friend. You realize that this friend Extension Prize research and publishing. of a friend is not really a friend of a Usually, extensions are award- friend but a bogus story. ed to people with the best excuses. Orientation Th e best time to ask is a day before Th e week when everyone is so the deadline and to a teaching as- friendly and has meaningless con- CREDIT: CAMPUSNUT.COM sistant. versations with people you will PAGE 12 I THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT JANUARY 29, 2007

Opening February 2nd : FILMS TO WATCH Because I Said So The Messengers Arts THIS WEEK: Factory Girl (Limited) WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK FOR FREE ... OR PRETTY DARN CHEAP BY JACQUELINE CHANCER ARTS EDITOR

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, January 29 January 30 January 31 February 1 February 2 February 3 February 4

What: Winter Restaurant Week What: Salsa What: Museum Exhibition: What: Museum Exhibition: En- What: Museum Exhibition: Pixel What: Lunar New Year Festival What: Museum Exhibition: Henri Where: Various locations around Where: The River Room (145th Live/Work: Performance into nio Morricone Perfect: The Digital Fine Art Ex- Where: Asia Society (725 Park Cartier-Bresson’s Scrapbook the city St. & Riverside Drive) Drawing Where: MoMA (11 West 53rd hibit Ave.) Where: International Center of Cost: $35 Cost: Free (6:00 p.m. - 11:00 Where: MoMA (11 West 53rd St.) Where: Angora Gallery (530 W. Cost: Free Photography (1133 Ave. of the For more info: 212-484-1222 p.m.) St.) Cost: Free (with student ID) 25th St.) For more info: 212-327-9352 Americas) For more info: 212-491-1500 Cost: Free (with student ID) For more info: 212-708-9400 Cost: Free Cost: $8 (with student ID) What: Nine Inch Nails DVD For more info: 212-708-9400 For more info: 212-226-4151 What: Museum Exhibition: Ge- For more info: 212-875-0045 Screening What: Cinema Tuesdays What: Museum Exhibition: The nome: The Secret of How Life Where: The Knitting Factory (74 Where: French Institute Alliance What: Book Talk: Harper’s Jour- Eye of the Artist: The Work of What: Museum Exhibition: High Works What: Museum Exhibition: Leonard St.) Francaise (55 East 59th St.) nalist Jeff Sharlet Devorah Sperber Times/Hard Times Where: New York Hall of Science Martin Munkacsi: Think While Cost: $8 Cost: $7 (with student ID) (4:00 Where: Revolution Books New Where: Brooklyn Museum of Where: National Academy Mu- (47-01 111th St.) You Shoot! For more info: 212-219-3132 and 7:00 p.m.) York (9 West 19th St.) Art (200 Eastern Parkway) seum (1083 5th Ave. and 89th Cost: $11 Where: International Center of For more info: 212-355-6160 Cost: Free Cost: $4 (with student ID) St.) For more info: 718-699-0005 Photography (1133 Ave. of the What: Museum Exhibition: Ron For more info: 212-691-3345 For more info: 718-638-5000 Cost: $5 (with student ID) Americas) Mueck What: Book Talk: City at the For more info: 212-369-4880 What: Museum Exhibition: Ter- Cost: $8 (with student ID) Where: Brooklyn Museum of Water’s Edge What: Museum Exhibition: The What: Museum Exhibition: Vic- ence Koh For more info: 212-875-0045 Art (200 Eastern Parkway) Where: South Street Seaport National Black Fine Art Show torian Bestsellers What: Museum Exhibition: Doc- Where: Whitney Museum of Cost: $4 (with student ID) Museum (213 Water St.) Where: The Puck Building Where: The Morgan Library & umentary Fortnight Expanded: American Art (945 Madison What: Museum Exhibition: Lou- For more info: 718-638-5000 Cost: Free (7:00 p.m.) (Houston and Lafayette Sts.) Museum (225 Madison Ave.) Annual Festival of Nonfi ctionAve.) ise Brooks and the New Woman For more info: 212-748-8568 Cost: Free Cost: Free Film Cost: $11 (with Student ID) in Weimar Cinema For more info: 212-925-5257 For more info: 212-685-0008 Where: MoMA (11 West 53rd For more info: 212-570-3676 Where: International Center of St.) Photography (1133 Avenue of Cost: Free (with student ID) the Americas) For more info: 212-708-9400 Cost: $8 (with student ID) For more info: 212-875-0045 God Grew Tired of Us spawns The Pursuit of Happyness: documentary on Sudan refugees a complicated journey

of amazement as a store clerk rat- BY HEATHER SCHULTZ medical offi ces to pay for motels. tles off the names of diff erent types COPY EDITOR Gardner ends up losing his re- of fresh baked bread. maining funds to a tax seizure and Th ey, too, are a source of won- Just a few obstacles in the game must resort to shelters and subway derment and unease to their new of life can shatter dreams, leav- terminal bathrooms for refuge. communities. At one point, the ing disheartened individuals in an While Christopher is in daycare, men who are used to being in each endless cycle of despair. In turn, Gardner works hard to gain clients others’ presence, are told that the one can either feel enlightened or for Dean Witter. Gardner always local shopkeepers are uncomfort- fall even harder. Director Gabriele makes sure to pick up his son and able with a large group of them en- Muccino and screenwriter Steve make the deadline for nearby shel- tering their store at once. Conrad illustrate the importance ters. Although Gardner is subjected All of this makes them homesick of holding on to aspirations in the to running menial tasks for the in- for Kakuma and, ultimately for Su- fi lm adaptation of Chris Gardner’s ternship overseer, Alan Frakesh, dan. Th ey believe it will be diffi cult, life, Th e Pursuit of Happyness. played by Dan Castellaneta, Smith’s if not impossible, to return. Dan- Will Smith takes on the role of character remains focused on ob- ROTTENTOMATOES.COM iel explains that, in Sudan, if you Chris Gardner, a motivated, intel- taining a full-time position at the “The Lost Boys of Sudan” leave their home, Sudan, for the United States. are lost or lonely, you could go to ligent salesman who hopes that a end of the six-month period. someone’s home and they would take you in. But if you did that in BY SHERRY MAZZOCCHI selected to resettle in the U.S. John, America, they would ask you why CONTRIBUTING WRITER along with three others, was sent to you came. Syracuse. Daniel and Panther, and In a relatively short time, John, In the early 1980s, a civil war a few other members of the camp, Daniel and Panther fi nd jobs. After broke out in Sudan. Th e North were packed off to Pittsburgh. working in a factory, John Bul works declared war on the South, and While at Kakuma, all of the refu- a shift at McDonald’s. By searching threatened to kill every male child. gees attended school where they through diff erent refugee agen- Th is triggered a long exodus of learned English, math and science. cies, he learns of the whereabouts men, young boys and even infants, Th ey were part of a very large com- of his family and abruptly changes out of Sudan. Th ese men, dubbed munity, a surrogate family, of ap- his plans to attend a community “Th e Lost Boys of Sudan” by a jour- proximately 23,000. At the camp, college, for which he must take on nalist, walked over 1,000 miles out when their monthly food rations a third job to send money to his of their country, eventually fi nding were gone before the end of the family. All three of the men send refuge in the United Nations spon- month, Daniel would hold ‘Par- money back to Kakuma. sored camp Kakuma, in Kenya. liament’, where everyone would At a recent screening of the Midway through God Grew gather together around a large tree fi lm, director Christopher Quinn Tired of Us, John Bul Dau, one of in the camp, to tell stories and keep answered questions and gave an the Lost Boys from the Kakuma each other’s spirits up. update on John, Daniel and Pan- ROTTENTOMATOES.COM refugee camp, said that God made Th e three are excited but ap- ther. Panther has graduated from him tall for a reason. He recounted prehensive about moving to the University of Pittsburgh with a Will Smith portrays Chris Gardner in the feature fi lm interpretation of his life. how, when he was only 13 years America. “I have never used elec- degree in economics and has mar- old, he was put in charge of a group tricity,” Panther says. “I imagine it ried a woman from the camp. He better life will come as a result of Films based upon the lives of of over 1,000 boys on the march out must be very hard to do it.” Th eir still lives in Pittsburgh and, due to his unpaid full-time internship at real individuals leave ample room of Sudan. Th e march, through des- passage to America consists of long immigration laws, is having diffi - a predominantly white stock bro- for scrutiny and confl ict. Separate erts without food, water or shelter, fl ights to Nairobi, Europe and then culty bringing his wife over. Daniel kerage fi rm, Dean Witter. Th andie from the typical characters played, took a hard toll on the boys, and North America. Arriving at New is working and attending college. Newton plays Linda, the mother of Smith shows his versatile range as many of them died of starvation. York’s JFK airport, after adapting to John Bul Dau has married another Gardner’s fi ve-year-old son, Chris- an actor in his magnetic portrayal Th e documentary shows some of escalators, they are stunned to fi nd Sudanese refugee, has a child and topher (Jaden Smith) who works of Gardner’s life. Th e voice-over the news footage taken of the fl ight the exotic mix of cultures casually lives with his wife and mother in double-shifts as a waitress to help narration of Smith’s character es- from Sudan, where paper-thin biding their time in the waiting ar- a house he recently bought. He support the family. tablishes a tight-knit emotional boys walk barefoot through heat eas. has established a foundation to Unable to deal with their plagu- relationship between the audience and dust. He described how he After arriving in the U.S., they build medical and educational fa- ing fi nancial troubles, Linda re- from beginning to end. had to bury the bodies. He said he are given apartments and have cilities in their home villages called luctantly leaves Christopher with Th e Pursuit of Happyness pro- thought it was the end of the world. three months before they have to OneKidOneWorld. Gardner, knowing he will take care pels the audience into a sea of “I thought that God got tired of us,” start paying back their airfare or While this documentary tells of him. With no stable source of emotions from compassion to mel- he said. paying rent. Th ey have been shown their amazing story, it simulta- income, Gardner and his son are ancholy to satisfaction. Muccino Th is incredible fi lm, directed unheard of appliances like refrig- neously holds up an unexpected evicted from their San Francisco shows that the unconditional love by Christopher Quinn and co-di- erators, showers and sinks. Th ey mirror to our lives as Americans, apartment. Although Gardner’s en- of a father for his child can never rected by Tom Walker, is a look at wonder for the fi rst time about the untouched by the traumas these terprise as a salesman of bone den- be broken. Gardner’s path to suc- three men, John Bul Dau, Panther identity of the fi gure that is “Santa men have experienced. As we see sity scanners initially fails, Smith’s cess from homeless to millionaire Blor and Daniel Abol Pach, who af- Clause;” John Bul doesn’t recall America through their eyes, we character uses his charismatic emphasizes the importance of de- ter fl eeing Sudan, lived in Kakuma hearing of him in the Bible. A tour learn more about them, but we also personality to sell the machines ev- termination, hard work and chan- for several years. In 2001, they were of the local supermarket is a source learn about ourselves. erywhere from local hospitals and neling dreams into reality. JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 13 PAGE 14 I THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT JANUARY 29, 2007 A taste of the arts: Brooklyn style

BY JACQUELINE CHANCER process. Just don’t try it at home. ARTS EDITOR You won’t believe that you are look- ing at fl exiglass and silicone, you’ll So Hyperrealistic, It’s Scary swear it’s skin. It’s so real, it’s scary. Ron Mueck Closes February 4th Picture Perfect Australian-born Ron Mueck is Annie Leibovitz: APhotog- not the average modern sculptor. rapher’s Life, 1990- 2005 Technically, he is a modern artist, Closed January 21st but that doesn’t mean he throws splotches of paint onto a blank can- It is said that a picture is worth vas. More specifi cally, Mueck is a a thousand words. By their nature, BROOKLYNMUSEUM.ORG sculptor, but he doesn’t chip away words can easily seep through the at rock with a chisel in hand. A pores and drown in a sea of the The Brooklyn Museum exhibits some member of the Hyperrealist move- forgotten, but a visual representa- of Leibovitz’s more personal photos. ment, Mueck’s artwork is more akin tion carves a lasting impression. to looking into a mirror. Whether you are aware of it or not, than others who have attempted to Known for his larger-than- everywhere you turn you are bom- exhibit Leibovitz previously. Th e life, exceedingly realistic sculp- barded by the media with images reason being that the exhibit cura- tures, some of Mueck’s best work presented on the silver screen or tors chose to include the intimate is on display now in the Brooklyn in glossy magazines, though not photographs of the artist’s little- Museum. To give a little taste of all are worthy of your attention. An known private life. Mueck’s work and to entice viewers artist who strives to create a mean- As with any great artist the two to mount the six fl ights of stairs to ingful and lasting work takes this all aspects of Leibovitz’s life were so the near top of the museum build- into account and somehow fi nds it tightly joined. Th ough many of ing, exhibit curators presented within themselves to create an im- the artist’s private photographs viewers with Girl smack dab in the age that can both stand on its own have never graced the covers of center of the lobby, tastefully hid- and speak for the surrounding so- Vogue or Rolling Stone, they are un- den behind a white sectional wall. cial and political forces. Photogra- matched in their storytelling abili- Girl, a newer sculpture by Mueck, pher Annie Leibovitz is that type of ties. Th e photo documentation of is an enormous newborn baby with artist and for this reason alone she Leibovitz’s lover, Susan Sontag’s an umbilical cord still attached. is perhaps the most prolifi c photog- untimely death was particularly Th e piece stirred intense emotions rapher of our time. chilling and made a deeper impact within viewers, beginning fi rst with BROOKLYNMUSEUM.ORG Th e Brooklyn Museum honored on the viewer, much more so than surprise and eventually transform- Mueck’s fl exiglass sculptures are frighteningly lifelike. Leibovitz’s legacy by exhibiting the photograph highlighting Cindy ing into awe. 15 years of some of her best work. Crawford’s breasts. Upstairs, the bare exhibition hall death and loss and was a particu- look into the future for many. Th ough the exhibit mainly displays Th e camera is a lens by which was well-adorned with Mueck’s larly moving piece. Two Women, a Many of you are probably won- her celebrity and public fi gure por- Leibovitz views her life and the career-making works like Dead small-scale set of sculptures depict- dering, how’d he do that? Well, traits from Demi Moore to Presi- photographic results are for view- Dad. Th e deathly white pallor and ing a pair of elderly ladies dressed don’t worry, the exhibit is equipped dent Bush, all of which made Lei- ers to relish. Words cannot do these peaceful uninhibited stance struck in perfect geriatric attire was well with a tutorial fi lm which provides bovitz famous, the Brooklyn Muse- photographs justice. You have to up a Zen-like quality regarding done, though it cast a depressing a step-by-step look at his artistic um takes a more holistic approach see them for yourself. The Wright stuff comes The best thing to come through in Frank’s Home out of Sweden since Ikea

BY FRANK MARZULLO natures. I enjoyed absorbing the psychologi- STAFF WRITER cal nuances of the character studies. For one, he employed his docile “assistant” William as “Th e perception of beauty is a moral test,” a waiter and bellhop with no remorse. is a philosophy elegantly phrased by Th oreau Th e play then shifts gears and deepena and quoted by Frank Lloyd Wright in Frank’s with some actual dramatic action. Th e Great Home at Playwrights Horizons. Wright, Kanto Earthquake hit Tokyo. Wright had arro- America’s most famous architect and one of gantly insisted that he had his team construct the 20th century’s seminal fi gures, also pos- an innovative fl oating foundation, making sessed an outlandish hubris worthy of Don- Imperial earthquake resistant. Early reports ald Trump. At the top of Richard Nelson’s say that the hotel has been leveled. Lloyd is winning play he announces, “Sometimes I aghast that Wright is so impassive at the stag- think I am America.” gering loss of life. Wright replies, “Th e hotel, Wright, played by Peter Weller, is in earthy as long as it stood, was beautiful.” His vision- purgatory, between despair and resurrection. ary work was radical, buildings so ahead of Building the famed Imperial Hotel in Tokyo their time that engineering was often not required six years. But in the U.S., leaky roofs quite up to them. He struggled abroad, buy- and overblown budgets slowed commissions. ing and selling prints and designing furniture Th e pride of Chicago was “pushed to the sea” on a per diem basis. and Los Angeles. “Chicago’s bad, New York’s Th e casting of Wright clearly makes or even worse. Th ey build buildings in vogue in breaks the production. Weller, a 21st cen- Europe 80 years ago, in Athens 2,500 years tury Renaissance man who moonlights as PETERBJORNANDJOHN.COM ago.” Having abandoned his wife and chil- an art history Ph.D. student and professor, Indie musicians Peter, Bjorn and John are selling out venues in New York right this minute. dren in 1909, his wife has fi nally consented to is riveting in the role. An aesthete outfi tted divorce. He arrives in Los Angeles at 56 years in fl owing silk cravats, scarves and capes, old in 1923, mistress in tow, to build a school- he twirls them like a frustrated matador. Th e BY LAUREN LOEFFEL though they all have “roles” in the band, all house and make an attempt at reconciliation best scene features Wright and Louis on the MANAGING EDITOR three share vocal duties on their new album, with estranged married daughter, Catherine hill that night drinking and comparing failed Writer’s Block. In an interview with Peter, and architect son, Frank Lloyd Jr. Lloyd sold projects. Wright is opening mail, glancing Most college students associate the small he said that because of the collaboration, out the craft and designs movie sets, “papier- at the contents and dropping them. Weller country of Sweden with cheap furniture writer’s block is actually not an issue. “Th e mâché cities for the picture shows,” as Wright gives an astonishing, bravura aria. He is a tur- from Ikea that has unpronounceable names title is a pun referring to the lack of writer’s scornfully puts it. bulent force of nature, maneuvering around but fi lls up our fi rst apartments. But this past block and also to the fact that we live close Th e lover of Wright’s eminent mentor chairs and fi ercely stabbing an airborne let- year, the country has caught the attention of to each other, so we form a writer’s block-of- Louis Sullivan has begged him to send for the ter with his penknife. His mercurial inten- music lovers from across the continent with houses refl ected in the album artwork, one decrepit drunk grand master. Louis, a sort of sity and lean physiognomy is reminiscent of a series of bands that add to the Rolodex of house each.” ghost of the future, keeps pouring his trusty James Woods. amazing indie bands currently out. Peter, It’s hard to categorize PB&J’s sound, but if fl ask’s whiskey into coff ee, skipping meals His alcoholic mistress Miriam is lust- Bjorn and John are without hesitation, the I had to give it a shot, I would say if Depeche and demanding work, despite six years of un- ily combative thanks to Mary Beth Fisher’s most popular band from Sweden right now, Mode hung out with Clap Your Hands Say employment. “My hands don’t shake when superb performance. Maggie Siff movingly and have been playing sold out shows to Yeah this is what would emerge. Peter says I draw,” he retorts. Catherine’s banker hus- conveys the anguish of neglect and endur- audiences in Europe and in the States. Th is that in terms of their musical infl uences, it is band Kenneth refers Wright to his clients and ing hatred as Catherine. Jay Whittaker gives Monday and Tuesday night, they are play- “hard to just name a few names because we humbly requests a home extension. Wright a multilayered feel to the embittered Lloyd. ing Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge, just like good songs. But if I would have to tosses Catherine a quick sketch and warns Harris Yulin, though underused, captures which practically sold out the minute the pick one name I’d say Velvet Underground.” that his bill will be steep. Catherine, confl ict- the past glory and present pathos of Louis. show was announced. With all the recent press the band has re- ed and craving her father’s love, sweetly vows Holley Fain is a sweet and serene Helen. Th e three-piece band didn’t feel that it ceived, especially on MySpace, you should to frame the sketch. Her schoolteacher friend Tony winner Robert Falls continues to dem- was necessary to create a name for them- check them out the next time they play the Helen is intrigued by Wright even as she re- onstrate why he is one of our best directors, selves and rather chose to rely on their fi rst States, which may not be for a while. Or you jects his dinner invitation. having transferred this play directly from his names. Peter and Bjorn originally met when could buy tickets from a scalper this week! Nelson keenly explores the familiar di- Chicago theatre. they were teenagers and began creating Whatever the case, Writer’s Block is one of chotomy of the Great Man with a deeply Th oreau also said, “Th e world is a canvas music together. Th ey stumbled upon John those records that you need to listen to in dysfunctional personality but an immense to our imagination.” Nelson has ably used at a party and realized that his drumming 2007. Peter also recommends checking out cultural legacy. Th e obsessively diffi cult Pi- his to inform and entertain us with his richly skills were the missing piece of the puzzle John’s other band, Holiday for Strings, who casso and Pollock, among others, had similar memorable drama. and started making music together. Even are equally creative and just as fun. JANUARY 29, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 15