weather 10. toil Monday: monday Parlly cloudy, high 60 degrees Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 58 degrees Wednesday: Clear high in mid 60's THEARGO Thursday: Chance of rain , high in the mid 60's Volume 58 cle^^high in the mid 60s of the Richard Stockton College Number 9 / Serving the college community since 1973 Students Battle of Courts is big hit move grad- Emma Redmer dance, top 40, and rap^ tunes for The Argo the busy and excited crowd. Banners made by residents of uation back Despite unusually cold spring each court and the Housing IV weather and the wild, chilly wind residents hung in and around blowing off of Lake Fred, Lakeside. Awards were given to outdoors Housing I and IV held Battle of the winners of each activity at the the Courts on Wednesday, April end of the night. 5th during Preceptorial Advising "The goal," Griscom added, "is Day. to bring [Housing I and IV] resi- Joshua Heines The event was a big success, dents together and have a friend- The Argo even though the Housing Staff ly competition." encountered problems regarding hannon Keelan, a senior, The students wanted, and the the weather in the beginning of agreed. "I'm having a great administration listened. the week. The Battle of the time," she said. "I like the food." When Mike Law, a senior at Courts was originally scheduled The culinary delights weren't The Richard Stockton Coliege of for the Housing IV commons, but the only aspects of the event that New Jersey, found out that he the event was switched to the area drew her and her friends. "It's was going to graduate in the behind Lakeside Center when always good when the communi- Multi-Purpose Athletic Tuesday's rain made the com- ty gets together," she continued Recreation Center, he was justifi- mons too marshy and difficult to with a big smile. ably upset. perform on, as D-Court CA "[The Battle of the Courts] was "I just felt like in the past I've Melinda Hopp explained. more successful than we expect- been to the graduation in the "We were hoping for warmer ed," claimed F-Court ACA and Spring. It was outside and it was weather," Laurie Griscom, a canoe race lifeguard Jose fun, all of the students get to go. Housing I/Lakeside Center offi- Lozano. "The Housing staff did When I heard it was going to be cial said, "but it was a good turn this on very short notice and they Photo by Shaun Reilly inside I felt like I was going to be out." did a wonderful job." shafted. I felt like I was putting a Christen Schlereth participated in many of the events in the battle of Ithe lot into this system and I wanted Indeed, there were activities One of the highlights of the courts. Here she fights for her courts chances of winning the battle. going on all around her even as day for many contestants and to get as much out of it as I she spoke. People lined up for observers was the canoe race at 4 could," said Law. hamburgers and hot dogs, chatted PM. Contestants donned lifejack- island near Lakeside Center to tions made Lake Fred choppy and Law was not upset because he with friends and neighbors, ets and grabbed paddles to test the lighted path. The pair who treacherous. The water was bitter was disappointed in the new $17 played games on inflatable toys, their skill and their strength. The made it back first won their race. cold and the boats were very hard million facility, but because the and raced canoes on Lake Fred. canoeists made one short circuit This endeavor was far easier senior was only allotted five tick- DJ Tim Alpos played favorite hit around the area from the small said than done. The windy condi- (Battle continued on page 6) ets to give to his friends and fam- ily. Like many graduating stu- dents Law wanted to invite more than five people. In fact, over 475 Greek Sing has adverse affect students were on the waiting list for over 1700 tickets. The prob- Shaun Reilly and unity among the Stockton hall. stage. According to Ryan Wise of lem prompted Law to start a peti- The Argo Greek community. However, at The Stockton police force Alpha Phi Delta, the brothers tion to move graduation outside. approximately 10:45 p.m., while quickly intervened when it was from ZBT that came on to the He started the petition nearly The annual Greek Sing contest the ladies from Zeta Tau Alpha determined that a fight had stage took microphones off the four weeks ago. It culminated held on Wed. April 5th was billed were onstage a steady stream of ensued between members of the stage, and he has been told that with the reception of over 900 as another event held during people began quickly filing out of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and others unplugged the rest of the signatures. Greek Week to promote harmony the back of the A-wing lecture members of Alpha Phi Delta. microphones before the song The petitions were then hand- The altercation was quickly could be finished. "The problem ed to Student Senate on Tuesday, ended and no official arrests were that happened was the coinci- April 6. Mike Mandola, presi- made. The problem stemmed dence that their {ZBT} part was dent of student senate, wrote a from the song that Alpha Phi at the beginning of the song. As resolution to hold graduation Delta performed, a song that was soon as they heard that they start- outdoors. An emergency meeting designed to poke fun at all of the ed coming up on the stage." Wise was held and the Senate passed Greek community. The first of went on to say, "Everyone thinks the resolution unanimously. the Greek organizations whose those were the only lyrics to the Mandola then took the petitions name was mentioned was ZBT. song; everyone was included, we and the resolution to Vera King With the apparent insult a few just didn't get to that part of the Farris, president of Stockton members of ZBT proceeded onto song. It wasn't meant as a per- the stage while others threw sonal cut against them {ZBT}, candy at the A Phi D brothers on (Greek Sing continued on page 3) (Graduation continued on page 2)

lifestyle 15 calendar 13 comics 12 student sentate 10 editorial ...9 features ...14 Regurgitator Stevie Starr Stockton Students walk drinks butane and more. for a cure Photo by Shaun Reilly See Lifestyle, page 16 See News, page 2 The ladies of ZTA did not let the fighting stop their show.

wsgmuiiNmmmm Page 2 April 10,-2000 NEWS THE ARGO Students participate in walkathon

Amanda Stites suffer from this terrible sickness an A.C.A. said, "It was interest- The Argo can experience complications ing, I was surprised at the turn out such as kidney and heart disease, and amount of money we were On Wednesday, April 5, 2000, damage of nerves, limb loss, and able to raise." He also mentioned The Office of Housing and strokes. Other warning symp- that NBC Channel 40 of Atlantic Residential Life sponsored the toms of diabetes include fatigue, City had done some coverage on campus walk to cure diabetes in weakness, abrupt loss of weight, the event with an interview and which volunteers from L and M and unusual feelings of hunger or photography. dorm buildings and B and G thirst. Jason Fajgier, C.A. of L courts took part. Elisabeth Gray, The 2 1/2 mile walk raised an Building said, "It was nice to see Stockton housing staff student outstanding amount of proceeds so many come out and support us who was responsible for organiz- that will be used to fund the and that the students care." ing this cause said, "The purpose research needed to find a cure for Matthew Fusfield, A.C.A of L was to raise money for the diabetes and its dangerous bodily Dorm said, "It was a lot of fun to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation." effects. "The walk raised about work on a project and get a lot of There were around thirty to forty $2,500.00," said Gray. people involved to raise money." participants, of who were mostly Volunteers contributed a flat According to Gray, everyone on-campus residents. donation of their choice. had a lot of fun and took pride in Diabetes is a life-threatening Some of the other student being a part of this event, which

disease that affects an estimated housing staff had insight as well provided a warm, caring stand to Photo by Shaun Reilly of 100-120 million people all on their involvement in this fund try to cure and put an end to a Amanda also loves hot butter. She don't shave her legs. over the world. Individuals who raising project. Scott Mulraney, possibly life-taking illness. Students learn to 6Dress for Success5

Steve Passalaequa ing officer is wearing a sports jacket and though one may have only bought four or attending this presentation would be bene- The Argo tie. five suits, since each suit can be mixed and The bright colors should be saved for matched, in essence, one has acquired (Dress continued on page 6) On Tuesday, April 4, The Richard after one gets the job. Furthermore, one eight or ten different outfits. This tech- Stockton College of NJ hosted a Dress for should refrain from wearing a black suit to nique is very important and obviously Success presentation by The Men's an interview. Remember, during an inter- saves time, money and embarrassment. Warehouse. Dave Golden, Manager of the view one should not portray themselves in Remember that suits are not made to wear THE ARGO Mays Landing Men's Warehouse said, an overly aggressive manner. To stay sub- frequently. That is why the rotation is so The Richard Stockton "We have 450 stores in the U.S. In addi- tle yet strong, one should wear shades of important, one wants to make the suits last, College of New Jersey tion, there are fifteen to twenty in NJ. Our gray or navy blue. This tells the hiring until they own the company and can buy a main objective of this presentation at officer that you can dress appropriate, pro- suit for each day of the year. Pomona, New Jersey 08240 Stockton is to help students that are close fessional, and that you are not trying to Suits only need to be cleaned two or Phone (609) 652-4560 • to gradating make a good first impression." make a bold statement to a person who has three times per year. However, they need FAX (609) 748-5565 Throughout the presentation, manager the decision making power of employment to look clean and fresh at all times. The ARGO is not an official publication Dave Golden and District Manager Robert in the palm of their hand. However, when Therefore, one must press them periodical- of The Richard Stockton College, but is Ruggeri provided students with knowledge one is hired for the job, it is up to the ly or as needed. This is also very impor- published independently by students at about how to build a wardrobe, maintain a employer to decide if one can dress a bit tant because it represents that one is Stockton College. wardrobe, and how to make a good first more casual as opposed to the interview. respectable and has couth. EDITOR-IN -CHIEF impression. Well, say one has m3de a good first If one is graduating in the near future Joshua Heines There are so many different situations in impression and gets hired. Terrific, but and did not attend the presentation on life that require distinct ways to dress. The after conversing with the boss, one has April 4, the Men's Warehouse has a toll ASSISTANT EDITORS most important factor that one may want to been informed that they are to wear a shirt, free number, which is 1-800-776-SUIT Shaun Reilly grasp is that, one only has one chance to tie, jacket and dress pants to work every- (7848). That number will automatically Dan Grote make a first impression. It is up to the day. Here is what to do when presented connect you to their nearest shop location. individual to make the proper decision to with a situation similar to this. The aver- They sell more suits than any shop in WEB EDITOR dress accordingly. Most importantly, as age cost of a suit sold at the Men's North America and their salespeople are Tim Oliver one walks through the door into the office Warehouse is 280 to 300 dollars. So, when very helpful and well trained. Cora in which the interview will take place, one one walks into the store to build a Perone, Assistant Director of Career COMICS EDITOR wants to make sure that their clothes are wardrobe, what are some of the things that Services said, "this was an excellent pre- Michelle McLaughlin clean and fit well. Do not walk into an need to be thought out before the pant sentation to help young students prepare interview with a wrinkled jacket and pants, pockets go from full green to absolutely for interviews. It will improve their CALENDAR EDITOR make sure the suit worn is, or at least clean? The most important key to building chances of getting a job." Vince De Tata, Amanda Stites looks, new. In addition, one should dress a wardrobe is to make sure that each suit President of the Accounting and Finance according to their hiring officer's apparel. jacket bought can be worn with each pair Society and an Accounting Major at AD & BUSINESS MANAGER One would not want to walk in to an inter- of pants purchased. One wants to make Stockton said, "I'm graduating in May and Tara Guide view in jeans and a T-shirt, while the hir- sure that each suit can be rotated. Even currently looking for a job. I felt that STAFF WRITERS ~ Chick Yeager, Wes Schnell, Emma Graduation parking lot was even done and there was ran the risk of having only two tickets in Redmer, Paschal Drew, ICristina plenty of room. So we should be fine." the old gym. Chances are its going to be Clauberg, Julie Jablonski, Stacey Keshish, Steve Passalaequa, Tra'shaun (continued from page 1 ) However, in the event of inclement sunny, I know most people don't believe Andrews, Dan DeCanio, Jay Feit, weather graduation will be held in the that it is sunny most of the time in New Imani Movva, Kathy Conway College. MARC building. For the excess of friends, Jersey, but it is." "President Farris was very receptive. family, and students, a telecast should be Law's proactive work is proof that stu- Printed by AFL Printers She said, 'You're up here and the students held in the Performing Arts Center and the dents do have a voice in their higher edu- wanted you up here, so it's obviously an old gymnasium. According the Mandola, it cation setting. The above people are the only quali- fied representatives of The Argo. important issue. So let's move it outside,'" should be cost efficient to hold the telecast "I'm really happy with what happened. Letters, opinions, photographs, car- said Mandola. in those buildings. I had several meeting with administration, toons, and articles are welcome by all. Now, providing good weather, plans for "Supposedly, they tried to telecast grad- and they were very helpful, but President Deadline for all submission is every the commencement have been changed. uation last winter," said Law. "They Farris came through. I think she should be Wednesday 5:00pm. The Argo reserves the right to edit or deny all The ceremony will be held in parking lot expected X number of people to show up, commended. She did what the students copy. For advertising information, 4A. The parking lot location will allow but it didn't go over too well. However, wanted. I don't think a lot of schools in the please call (609) 652-4298. The students an unlimited number of tickets. this gives us the best of both worlds nation would do this for their students," ARGO welcomes all newcomers to 'They held it in parking lot 4A two because, before, we ran the risk of losing said Law. join our meetings Monday 5:30 pm, upper G-Wing, room 202. years ago," said Mandola. "Back then, the out on having the tickets. If it rained we Page 3 April 10,-2000 NEWS THE ARGO Using the right fork to get ahead

Julie Jablonski says, "Not only was it a great learning Kristina Claubitrg experience, but it was fun and the food was The Argo great." Speaking of the food, attendants had a On Thursday April 6th The Art of the wide choice for the main course, ranging Dinnerview was held in the TRLC. This from chicken parmesan to stuffed flounder seminar was held in order to teach students to steak. how to prepare for a business interview "When I first walked in, I felt like I was over dinner. It wasn't only students who walking into a four-star restaurant with attended, but faculty as well, including one added bonus, I was getting taught how Franklin Smith, Joseph Marchetti, Ralph to eat with etiquette. Viviano, and Art Davis. I feel more confident now if I ever had It was a seven-course meal instructed by to go on an interview over dinner," said Robert Carter, Regional Manager of Muscarella. ChartwelPs Dining and an etiquette con- Carter also informed the students of the sultant. The event was sponsored by proper ways to hold silverware, how to ChartwelPs Dining, the Office of Career place it when finished, what foods not to Services, Student Senate, Accounting and order when trying to make a good first Finance Society, Future Leaders Of World impression, and when and when not to (FLOW), and the Marketing/Management have a beer over dinner. Society. Vincent DeTata, President of the Carter walked everyone through the Accounting and Finance Society and a co- do's and don'ts of mixing dinner with founder of FLOW said, "It was a very Photo by Sliaun Reilly business. Some of his well-received tips informative evening. We learned first included: always rise when being intro- hand, and if we made a mistake, he Students learned what fork to use and when, among many other useful tips, at the Chariwells- sponsored 'Art of the Dinnerview,' held in the TRLC. duced to someone; lift silverware to the (Carter) was there to correct it. I do wish mouth, not mouth to the silverware; use more people signed up because it was a silverware from the outside working in and very valuable experience and not many expect on a dinner interview." and learn. They realized the importance of wait to begin eating until everyone is people know how to or the importance of From how to hold your glass to good knowing proper table manners and how served. He even showed everyone how to eating on an interview." conversation, it was a fun night. Carter was they can lead to success. taste wine and choose the best one to go Lisa Cahill, Vice-president of the extremely pleased that the students It can mean the difference between a with the meal. Accounting and Finance Society said, "It remained for the whole night. $30,000 job and a $35,000 job," says Nikki Muscarella, co-founder of FLOW, was a great, real-life experience of what to "This meant that they wanted to listen Carter.

Greek Sin~g they (continued from page 1 ) took

wrong way and ended up ruining the rest of the song." Wise wanted to make it clear that the song was only a joke and that all the Greeks were equally repre- sented in the song. Wise also said that a copy of the lyrics were provided to Harry Maurice well in advance of the show. Wise has also been told that ZBT may have known about the song ahead of time and planned to come to the event just to interrupt the song. Photo by Shaun Reilly After the two fraternities left the stage The police and greek advisor Harry Maurice there were pushes and shoves exchanged nearly ended the night early for the Greeks. After consideration the night was allowed to in the back of the lecture hall. Then again continue. Quality Education with Low Tuition • Only $60.00 per credit* the fraternities clashed outside in the hall- way; this time actual punches were Choose from five convenient summer sessions thrown. immature those guys were," and 'This May 17 - June 22 • May 17 - Aug 1 • June 26 - Aug 1 As a result of the melee the shift super- makes us all look so bad!" were quite visor of Stockton Police and Harry common in conversation after the show. June 26 - Aug 8 • Aug 2 - Aug 28 Maurice stopped the show. The police One fraternity brother said, "I don't care officer was quoted as saying, 'The party's who wins, I just can't wait until this night Register now at the OCC Office of Admissions & Records over." However, after much consideration is over." Also overheard was another the show was allowed to continue on the audience member saying, "You give these Monday - Thursday • 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. condition that if anything at all would guys some letters and a few beers and they happen the talent show would be immedi- all turn into tough guys and want to fight For a summer course schedule and application, call toil free ately ended. everyone." Cooler heads prevailed and the show "We just want to apologize to every- continued on with the original message of one," responded Wise. "{The song} was- 1 (877) OCC-FIRST.(732) 255-0424TTY Greek unity all the stronger. The remain- n't meant to be taken that way, but obvi- ing fraternities and sororities were able to ously it was and we are sorry for that. We take the stage and put on a rather enter- are also sorry that the rest of the sing was taining show. Everything from kind of ruined." Sesame Street songs to Sir Mix Alot's When asked what he thought would be "Baby Got Back" were performed with the repercussions of the night's events, altered words, all with the common theme Wise was not certain. that the Greek Community needs to come 'This has been an ongoing problem, together as one. To close out the night, and I don't really know what is going to one of the lota's read a poem about broth- happen. The main thing that we are con- erhood that was well received by every- cerned with is losing our charter. We one in the crowd. aren't going to do anything to lose our After the show the buzz in the audience charter." was not about who had won or lost this Despite repeated attempts, no one from particular event in Greek Week, but about Zeta Beta Tau was available for comment the incident at the beginning of the night. on the incident, however they did not Most people expressed a general disgust. attend any of the Greek Week events the Comments like, "I can't believe how following day. Page 4 April 10,-2000 NEWS ______D-Court sight of several break-ins

Shaun Reilly at night and the end of the year drawing The Argo near, the temptation to steal is increased and students should be extra cautious in On Sunday March 25th many residents the matter of security. of the D court apartments awoke to some Sophomore, Nicole Salvi vows to take very unsettling news. They found that Kinzer's advice. She says that she will between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 never leave her door unlocked again. She a.m. four apartments were burglarized was also one of the residents whose things while the residents slept soundly in their were stolen on the 25th. She was not home beds. There was no sign of forced entry in at the time, but when she returned to her any of the four apartments because all of apartment at 3 p.m. the next day she found the apartments involved had neglected to that 30 of her movies as well as her lock their doors. All told the thieves made Playstation had been stolen. off with an estimated 900 dollars worth of "I can't believe that no one said any- property. Among the missing goods were thing. Someone had to have seen some- CDs, videotapes, a Playstation, a small thing," said Salvi of the crimes. "I'm not amount of cash, and jewelry. even sure what movies I happened to have At present time the Stockton Police are down here to be able' to replace them, without any solid leads. Senior, Franceca thank god that didn't steal my CD book Marcus was one of the residents who were though. The whole thing is just a strain on victims of the burglary. According to decent hardworking people," added Salvi. Plioto by Shaun Reilly Marcus, she and her roommates were Many who are close to this case are out- home and in bed during the early morning D-Court residents woke up early one Sunday morning to find many of their belongings missing. raged and upset. Some feel that their sense hours. All that any of them heard were of security and safety are deeply threat- doors opening and closing during the ened as a result of this invasion of privacy. night, however they all chalked it up to a were many parties in her court that night, able for comment on the situation. "At the The case remains open and anyone who roommate coming home or leaving. She neither she nor her roommates had a party. beginning of every semester I remind peo- has information pertaining to the case or was most upset by the loss of her jewelry. It was simply an accident that the door was ple how important it is to keep doors who may have seen someone carrying any "Other things can be replaced but my rings not locked. She was also surprised at how locked," said Kinzer. He went on to say of the above mentioned stolen items out of were mostly all gifts and had a lot of sen- bold these thieves were, walking in and out that during the spring months residents D-Court apartments during the early timental value," said Marcus. of apartments up through daylight hours. should take extra caution with their pos- morning hours of March 25th is urged to She went on to assert that while there Stockton Police Chief Kinzer was avail- sessions. With more students out partying call the Stockton Police. Rap concert will attract community

Dan Grote As it stands, UBSS was only allocated expected to be tight. There has been talk each individual buying a ticket is being The Argo $3300 to their spring concert fund. In the of metal detectors, and officers in uniform logged so that the PAC knows exactly who past few years, UBSS has not been able to will be in abundance. 'There's going to be should be coming to the concert. This past Tuesday, April 4, tickets went put on a show like this. "We tried to get at least three officers backstage to prevent If the fact that most of the flyer display on sale at the PAC box office for the Lost Boys.last year," Muniz comment- people from trying to sneak back there," outside the gym has been torn down is any Stockton's first hip-hop concert in four ed, "but then [one of the group's members] said Muniz. indication, students on campus are paying years. The concert, scheduled to take died, and we wound up getting a comedy Ticket scalping is also an issue being attention to the event, and Muniz's predic- place at the Performing Arts Center on show." Muniz made it known how grateful addressed. Stockton students can purchase tions of success will come true. Thursday, April 20, will feature rap record- she was to BOA for helping to fund the only one ticket at the discount price. Also, ing artists Memphis Bleek, Charli concert, giving $10,000 for the show. Baltimore, and several other acts. The "|BOA president Karen Naurath] gave me concert is being put on by UBSS and a deadline to come up with something con- BOA. crete." Basically, Muniz had a week to The last hip-hop concert at Stockton draw up concrete plans for the entire con- was four years ago, in the spring of 19%. cert. "I thought I was going to die," she The show featured the Boot Camp as well said. "I was getting calls at all hours from as a then-unknown rapper named Jay-Z. all these people." • This was only several months before he The concert will also feature two open- blew up with his first mainstream single, ing acts who are for the most part new- "Sunshine." comers to the industry. Both acts are from Organizing this year's concert is Alexis New Jersey. The first act, from Newark, is Muniz of UBSS. According to Muniz, a rapper known as Drift. Drift has opened plans to organize the concert date back to for Big Punisher, Fat Joe, and the Terror February, once the semester went into full Squad as a whole. Drift's sister, Nina swing after all the cancelled classes. The Aidoo, will perform with him on stage. process began through Muniz's connec- The second act, Black Venus, is from Free online application tions to Barry Gaines, a Stockton alumnus Camden. Black Venus, a female rapper, is www. law. widen er. edu who works for Interscope Records under .a member of the rap outfit Speedknotts the rap name DJ Do-It-All. Entertainment. This will be Venus* first Application deadline Initially, Gaines, through his Interscope time on stage. Both acts are currently in May 15 connections, tried to bring Bad Boy- the process of finalizing record deals with turned-Ruff Ryder act the Lox to Stockton. Interscope and expect to release albums in However, due to a conflicting tour date, the summer. » FuiS and part-time programs As for the show itself, opening day Jadakiss and Co. were not available. « Two suburban locations: Another candidate auditioned by Muniz to sales, limited only to Stockton students, Wilmington, DE perform at Stockton was Rock-a-Fella produced sales of 50 tickets. Tickets will Harrisburg, PA artist Beenie Sigel. However, according to become available to the general public on Muniz, Sigel had asked for too much Monday, April 10. Muniz predicts a sold • Register now to take the money - $15,000. This was before any out house. "People in the community have June 12 LSAT kind of single was released off his debut been itching for this," said Muniz. "Even album The Truth. Therefore Muniz was if the students don't sell out the PAC, peo- forced to decline. ple from the area, Pleasantviile and Financing was a major part of the deci- Atlantic City, are going to sell out the WlDINIR UNIVERSITY sion-making process insofar as bringing room. Shows like this don't come around 460 i Concord Pike 3800 Varran Way the acts to Stockton. "They are the cheap- that often for this area." School of Law Wilmington, DE 19803 Harrâbmg, PA 17106 est artists I could get," Muniz remarked. Plans for security for the concert are 1-888-WIDENER Page 5 April 10,-2000 NEWS THE ARGO Circle K does good all day long

Shaun Reilly homeless shelter. the mission, "It's really cool The Argo This was the Third Annual because you get to see the people event of this kind and it is the that you get to help. The are On Sunday, March 25th Circle major event of the year for Circle always saying thank you and K International held it's third K at Stockton. The event is the being real appreciative." She annual Service-A-Thon. During brainchild of Sharron went on to talk about her favorite the long day Circle Kers from Daubenspeck. "It was just kind part of the day at the Rescue around the state joined together at of an idea we had," said Mission, "I love sitting with the Stockton College to help the Daubenspeck as to how the kids and serving them." community. Service-A-Thon came into exis- Kristen Pasculli is a graduating The men and women from this tence. "We just wanted to get all member of Circle K and has been group busied themselves in such the other organizations to get involved for all four years she has activities as cleaning a section of involved with community ser- been at Stockton. She spoke Wrangelboro Road as part of vice. Our main focus was to find about her overall experience in Atlantic Counties Adopt-A-Road a way to get all of the groups at serving the community through program. They also spent hours Stockton involved in helping Circle K. "I think many people making decorations for area hos- out," added Daubenspeck. are afraid to get involved in com- pitals the Bacacrach This year Circle Kers from all munity service because they Rehabilitation clinic. over the state joined members think it's boring or will depress After lunch the volunteers from the Sigma Sigma Sigma them, or make them feel helpless. made jewelry and gifts for the Sorority, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, But in Circle K we don't just do Free-to-Be daycare center on Water Watch and S.A.V.E. in this service, we have fun." She went campus. sweeping community action pro- on to say, "I personally feel Then in the afternoon some of gram. empowered by doing community the group left for Atlantic City The day of service was capped service. While I do see what is where they volunteered at the with a trip to the Atlantic City wrong with the world, at the Plioto by Shaun Reilly Atlantic City Rescue Mission, a Rescue Mission. Daubenspeck same time I am able to do some- Members of Circle K painted Easter banners as part of its all-day Service-a- non-profit soup kitchen and said of her past experiences with thing about it." thon on March 25. Lamda prepares for Kindest Effort

Imani Mora not heard about the Kindest held at Stockton's Performing student body. body to unite and care for those The Argo Effort Benefit. The benefit is an Arts Center. It is a night full of However, this special night is in need. Michelle Domingo, a sis- WJjœvej" &ajd that Greeks do annual tundraisin^ ^aleni v show Ver Yrom Lambda Thexa Alpha iiliriBBi^iiiiBi^l m ïi'iii'ili hIMÉ" not do anything for people out- sponsored by Lambda Theta Phi reading, instrument playing, and Incorporated, commented, "This J _ -- - — maividuaf who has fallen into side of their organizations, has Latin Fraternity Incorporated, displaying of many talents of th e an just goes to show that we're not unfortunate circumstances. Every just dumb college students. year, a person in monetary need Events such as these unify the is chosen by the fraternity to be Stockton community and moti- DeLeo's " eased of their financial despera- vate students to work for the bet- tion. In the first year, 1996, a terment of others. We can make a respectable amount of $2,000 difference!" GOOD SPORTS dollars was raised for a cancer Since 1996, the brothers have patient in financial distress. been sponsoring the talent show $1,500 was raised in 1997 for a exposition. 'To see the look of fireman for Atlantic City who gratitude on the recipient's face, was injured in the line of duty. In is what fuels my brothers and I to 1998, $2,200 was raised for a do this year after year," said Seni Deck Now Serving Lunch Stockton student's family. Sok. This Stockton student, Juanita A participant of the talent & Happy Hour! Elam, had misfortunately passed show, Melinda Cobain, said, "It's away that year from a severe a really good idea to get everyone Asthma attack. Last year's event involved in school together and was held for Maria Marshall who use fun things to help people in suffered from terminal cancer. serious situations." Over $2,000 was raised for this The Kindest Effort Benefit will Ladies Spring-time Special woman in crisis and pain. be held April 26 in the PAC at This year's event is for 8:00 p.m. Positive support is Milagros Jiminez, a student's highly desired from the Stockton Enjoy 50% off drinks or mother who recently underwent community and especially from triple bypass open-heart surgery. the fellow Greek Organizations. drafts with college ID This woman needs financial 'The Kindest Effort Benefit assistance for medical and reha- shows that Greek Organizations bilitation procedures. Her doctor, are key contributors to campus Dr. Salazar said," Mrs. Jiminez life," says Jose Gamboa, member still requires four to six of Lambda Theta Phi. months...at least for three to four Tickets for the benefit are times a week." $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the Look for our New Menu! ! "My family and I never expect- door. If you are interested in pur- ed this type of help from any out- chasing tickets for the benefit or side organization. This was a making a donation, please feel blessing in disguise," said free to stop by lower E-wing /Al/\ Jimenez, a resident of Jersey Gallery Monday through City. Thursday or contact the program William Ortega, president of coordinators: Elliot Ortiz at 626- Los Latinos Unidos said," It is 2809 or William Ortega at 626- our pleasure to serve the commu- 3103. »rtitaMi|li nity in such a direct way. This r All proceeds from the benefit benefit is not only about one will go directly to the treatment www.goodsportsbar.com Greek organization giving back of Mrs. Milagros Jimenez. to its community, but is also an opportunity for the whole student Page 6 April 10,-2000 NEWS THE ARGO Stockton mourns loss of one of it's own

Shaun Reilly and his paternal grandparents: erary magazine. one day become a teacher and a sense of pride and independce. The Argo Salvatore and Christine Corradino was also featured in writer. He's not afraid to ask for help Corradino of Little Egg Harbor the October 25, 1999 edition of Corradino will also be remem- when he needs it, but he'll be the On Thursday, March 30th Twp. He also left behind many The Argo in the "Stockton's bered for his striking personality. first to pitch in a helping hand of Randolph Joseph Corradino died friends in the Stockton communi- Best" column. In the article Friend, Belinda Connoly said in his own when he can." at the Atlantic City Medical ty. Corradino was in his third Corradino expressed his hopes to that article, "R.J. has a great Center, Mainland Division. year of study. He had planed to Corradino succumbed to compli- earn a degree in Littérature in the cations from his life long battle creative writing track. He was with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a well known as an extremely tal- type of Muscular Dystrophy. His ented poet and author. His Poetry SUMMER I death comes after a prolonged can be found on his web site: May 17-June 28 stay in the hosptial. "Fabric Moments" the words of BR°°kDale , RJ as he was better known is R.J Corradino. SUMMER II survived by his parents Randy WWW.BIueRoses.Com. He is June 6-August 15 Community College and Holly Corradino of Absecon, also set to be published in this his maternal grandparents: Bill year's edition of the Stockton lit- SUMMER III and Dottie Knauff of Jupiter, Fla., July 5-August 15 We give you credit for fitting in transfer courses around your summer work and play. Come for six or ten weeks, mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends and get credit for an easier fall.

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On April 4, 2000, the sisters of sported their letters as their fel- revealing look in a bikini, Delta On the flip-side, Mary Stockton's Greek life?" Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority pre- low sisters cheered them on from Zeta, Krissy Stefano chose the Naumowitz and Brianne VanPelt, Pellegrino rated it high, while sented the first annual Greek their seats. Tri-Sigma Amanda Hawaiian approach in a multi- both Alpha Gamm's, used their VanPelt stated, " Not to disagree Goddess pageant. All of the con- Oleyar caught the judges and colored grass skirt, and ZTA vocal abilities to let each other with my sister, but I would give it testants were full of vibrance and audience's eyes by doing a full Rachel Loforese was casual, in know, "The boy is mine." a three." She backed up her took center stage as if they were out split. red and white floral shorts and a Other well put together acts response with her views. born to compete. Sisters from Next, they moved on to the white T- shirt to "top" it off. included Delta Zeta sisters Cunningham stated in response Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Zeta, summerwear portion of the com- Moving on, the talent portion Stephanie Szklarski and Stefano to her question, "We are not just Tri-Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha petition. The ladies had the was excellent. Brianne Holmes who did Pink's "There you go," about drinking and having sex." were the ladies in the running for opportunity to look their cutest in from Tri-Sigma, danced graceful- "Unleash the dragon," done by She sure hit the nail on the head royalty. this season's latest fashions. ly to "Absence of Fear." Oleyar Loforese and Veronica Bonilla, and gained the crowd's approval The pageant began with an While Alpha Gamm Suzanne tapped her way into the hearts of both of ZTA, and Alpha Gamm's with her answer. introduction, in which the girls Pellegrino went for the more both the audience and the judges. Jennylee Cunningham and In conclusion, all of the Pellegrino duked it out to "Eye of ladies who competed in the the Tiger." pageant did an excellent job. Next, the girls were required However, those who did not to look as elegant as possible in become finalists definitely had the eveningwear of their choice. the audience's support. Cunningham looked superb with Unfortunately, there was a dis- her hair pulled back; she was "the crepancy on whether or not the lady in red." Other girls who person who tallied up the votes caught the crowd's attention were miscalculated. Apparently, the Szklarski, wearing a black satin Delta Zeta's felt they should have STAFF ONE EVENT SERVICES dress and long white gloves and been in the finals and that there Naumowitz, who livened things was truly a miscalculation. Both Is looking for DEPENDABLE individuals up by choosing a pastel pink Stefano and Szklarski were very strapless dress. However all of modest when questioned about 18 and older for part-time summer work. the girls looked stunning. the situation, however public Then came the moment of opinion supports the two 100%. truth, who was going to be Stefano stated, "Overall, the con- Stockton's Greek goddess? test was really fun, I enjoyed Applications are being accepted between Fourth runner up was myself." She went on to say, "I Cunningham, followed by was intimidated being on stage 10:00 am-2:00 pm Naumowitz who took third, then by myself, but I got over it when Pellegrino ran away with second, my s\sters cheered me on." and Oleyar took first. The winner Proceeds from the event will Saturday, April 15. 2000 at Saturday, April 22, 2000 at of the evening was Brianne be donated to the Robbie Page Blockbuster-Sony Music Pleasantville Middle School VanPelt of Alpha Gamma Delta. Memorial Foundation, which During the interviews, the benefits hospitalized children. To Entertainment Centre 801 Mill Road finalists were required to answer all of the girls who had the 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ Pleasantville, NJ random questions dished out by courage to get on stage and repre- the hosts. One question was, "On sent their organization, congratu- a scale ofl-5, how would you rate lations on a job well done. Applications will be given only to those who bring the following:

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On Friday, March 31, 2000 R.J. Corradino passed away due to complica- tions from a disease that haunted him from childhood. In my short time in this world I've been witness to more than my share of tragic accidents and untimely deaths, yet never before has someone's death caused me to so closely evaluate my own values and priorities. I was one of the lucky people at Stockton who was able to be in the same classes as RJ. I learned in a short time Jason Mazziotta Dominck Dortch Hakim-muta that he was one of the brightest minds at Freshman Freshman Muhammad Stockton. He was always able to put Stockton students should- Too many people can Sophomore things into a new light, and help me to see n't be as careless with walk onto this campus. I feel safe because I leave things from a new perspective. When I would listen to RJ read his poetry I could their possessions. all my good stuff at home. hear the maturity and grace that he was Also, I make sure my able to muster with almost every word. door is locked. His poems often spoke about people wak- ing effortlessly about the world. One poem in particular rang so true that I thought about it for many days after hear- ing it. In the poem he wrote about a char- acter standing under a moonlit sky, bare- foot in the grass, fresh with the nights dew. As he spoke these words in his slow, raspy, and earnest way I realized how m • much I take for granted every day. RJ probably never stood under the moon with his feet damp with the day's dew, but somehow he could retell the event as if he had never been confined to his wheel- chair. Jennifer Hyland Mike Costello Eric Quao It was when I attended RJ's viewing Freshman Senior that I realized what a tremendous impres- Sophomore sion he had made on my life. I was not I used to feel safe until It's not safe. I feel safe but there close friends with RJ, I didn't know his my apartment got broken should but if things are family, I had never been to his house, yet into in broad daylight. getting stolen there needs somehow he was able to touch my soul, to be more security. as he did with most of the people that he knew. He was a person with great plans for the future and a lucid understanding of Photos and Responses compiled by Shaun Reilly the past. Now that he has passed away I am left with many questions, but the one The Argo newspaper that sticks out in my mind the clearest is, welcomes and encour- "How could a person with so many obsta- The calendar might say it's cles placed in his path touch so many peo- ages the submission of ple and do so much good in such a short spring but at N-wing it's opinions and letters time?" While there is little that makes designed for the peace- sense when a good person dies, one thing ful expression of is clear to me now: I will not forget the beach party time! In April things that RJ taught me. He may not diverse views and have even known that I was paying atten- we'll have "fun, fun, fun" and beliefs. Submissions tion, but I was in awe of most everything which promote that he did. The things that I have learned from him, I imagine, are some of the most lots of great food for a won- demeaning stereotypes, important things that I could have ever negative attitudes or been taught. derful day "At the beach". anything otherwise deemed hateful by the Shaun Reilly More to follow on this event. editorial staff will not Assistant Editor be printed. Names are The Argo editorial represents the Also - if you haven't already required for all pub- opinion of the newspaper's editor lished materials, unless and the editorial board. We wel- stopped by our "Vegetarian otherwise approved by come viewpoints and letters from Corner" please do. We have the editorial staff. The students and faculty. Letters may views and beliefs not go in The Argo anonymously. a great assortment that's expressed in this sec- For more information, call 652- tion are not necessarily 4560. sure to please everyone! those of the Argo, its You can also e-mail the editor at staff, or the Richard [email protected] or Susan & Helen Stockton College of argo @ loki.stockton.edu New Jersey Page 10 April 10,-2000 SENATE ELECTION 2000 THE ARGO

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Common Grounds Wednesdays: Percolate with 1 Clubs & Karate Club meets every General Coffeehouse BOA- Check out the unique Organizations Tuesday and Thursday in the Announcements and entertaining program Meeting H-Wing Dance Studio -h ming that the Board of @ 9:00pm. Board/Video Game and Activities is offering every Announcements Mondays: Coffee, Cake and Wednesday night. Movie night will be held every Jam Session- Bring your own Marine Science Club meets Saturday night from 7:00 to instrument or just yourself Aïkido Club meets every every Tuesday @5pm. Thursdays: Let the Games 11:30 p.m. in upper N-Wing. and "get down with your bad Tuesday and Thursday in Begin- Come out and play self" Upper A-Wing Gallery @8pm. Non-Traditional Students with us! Board games and Organization new on-web- video games you name it, we Tuesdays: Quiet Time, Java Asian Student Alliance caucus meetings and first Art Gallery got it. Tournaments coming Style- Come on down, relax, meets every other Thursday Saturday of the month N-wing soon! read, study, and enjoy quiet @4:30pm in Room C-135. cafeteria-adults $3.75 chil- April 9-13 conversation with your dren of student at free. Studies in the Arts/Senior favorite people. Atlantic City Boys and Girls Project I Tuesday, April 11, Club meets every Friday Platypus Newsletter meets 5:00-7:00 p.m.reception. @ 2:30pm in front of the every Wednesday @8pm in library. the S.A.V.E Office. April 16-20 CLASSIFIEDS Studies in the Arts/Senior Board of Activities meets Psychology Club meets Project II Tuesday, April 18, Tom at 1-800-270-0541, every Wednesday @ 8:00pm every Thursday @4:30pm in 5:00-7:00 p.m. reception. inRoomN-107. Room F-212, unless other- The Stockton Book all calls confidential. wise posted. April 25-May 1 Reading Group meets Caribbean Students Studies in the Arts/Projects Monday, May 1 st at 5:30 Roommate wanted for fall. Association meets every Public Health Society meets III Tuesday, April 25, 5:00- p.m. at the Common Own bedroom, full bed, second and fourth Thursday every first Thursday at 4:30 7:00 p.m. reception. Grounds. We will discuss washer/dryer, dishwasher, of every month at 4:30 p.m in p.m. and third Wednesday at Charming Billy by Alice living room, dining room, B-103. 8 pm. of every month in McDermott. blk to beach, garage, wall Room F-205 Performing Arts to wail carpeting, internet Chemistry Society meets ready, $320 per month, every other Thursday. S.A.V.E. meets every Pregnant? Not ready for includes everything, heat, Contact Lauren Castelli at Thursday @ 4:30 pm in April 12th-16th parenthood? Loving cou- elect., cable, water+sewer. skt8332 or Brian Rogerson at Upper G-Wing Lounge. Studies in the Arts Program: ple with a happy 6 yr. old Call Tom. Days: ext. 4425 for more informa- Synge's Playboy of the would love to give youy (856) 866-3738 tion. Social Work Club meets Western World 8p.m. baby a secure happy lov- Evening: every other Tuesday (3 p.m. on 4/16). ing family and home in (610) 566-0183 Chess Club meets and plays @4:30pm in Room C-135. Margate, NJ. Call if we Summer: every Monday at 1:30 - April 17 can help. Kathy and (609) 823-3138 6:00pm and on Thursday Stockton Amnesty Imagination Series: from 4-7 pm in front of the International meets every Cleveland Signstage Theater- Library. For more information Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in F- The Adventure of Treasure contact Nogc at ext. 1254. 206. Island 10:30 a.m. and Noon. Vist the Argo Christian Liturgy & Catholic Stockton Christian April 28 Mass will be held every Fellowship meets every Dance Series: American Sunday @8pm in the TRLC. Tuesday @ 8:00 p.m. in the Repertory Ballet-Romeo and Online TRLC Multi-purpose Room. Juliet 8 p.m. Circle-K International meets every Wednesday @8pm in Stockton Education Club April 30 Room G-208. meets every Tuesday in Studies in the Arts Program: Room C-009 @4:30pm. Spring Choral Concert 7pm. Coalition for Women's Your On-line Source Rights meets Wednesdays at Stockton's Muslim Student 8 pm in Upper G wing. Association meets U. L.T. 111 » J^k a for Contact us at Wednesday's at 8:30 in [email protected] TRLC, for more information contact Ahmed at ext. 1657. April 10 Expanded News Indigenous Political Creative Writers Group Movements in L.A. meets every Tuesday in the Stockton Students for a TRLC, 2:10 p.m. Coverage Stockton Library in Room E- Free Tibet meets the last 210 @6pm. Thursday of each month in G- 209 @ 7:30. April 11 More Photos in full color Cardio Kickboxing Criminal Justice Society Workshop Series with meets every Tuesday in O Surfing Club meets Links to many news Robin Stoloff Lakeside 101 @ 4:30pm. Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Center, 7:15 p.m. room K-101. Currently needs resources Ebony Ensemble practices a club advisor, if interested April 13 every Tuesday at 8:00pm in contact Anthony @X-1306 or Seven Sisters for Seven the A-Wing Lecture Hall. All Marcus @X-1361. Contact Information Quilts A-Wing Lecture Hall, are welcome. For more infor- 7:30 p.m. mation please call 626-1580, Stockton Gaming Guild Job oppurtunites at the or send e-mail to kata- meets every Thursday April 14 and 15 clysm @ e-mas! .com. @5:00pm in Upper N-Wing. Meditation Training Argo Program (contact John Smith Greek Hellenic Heritage Water Watch meets every @ext. 4645 for further infor- Society meets every Monday at 8 pm in Upper G- mation). Thursday @ 4:30 pm in the Wing Lounge. Upper G-Wing cubicle by the April 17 G-Wing Lounge. Yearbook Staff meets every Wednesday @ 8:30pm in Henry C. Bass Distinguished Lecture International Students Room N-109.. 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Chick Yeager selective ones. senior civil service employee at the office wanted to know the figures for the 1RS The Argo *****According to the Industry of the United States Trade Representative itself? Three point three percent of its Standard magazine, for every 1 woman played a significant part in bringing about employees were behind. *****Thought for Today: You're not who downloads porn at work, there are 20 this agreement. *****The March 2000 issue of God, why do you think you can be perfect? men doing the same thing. *****The Central Council of American Seventeen features a poll sponsored by the *****Princeton and the Mellon *****Wilton Manors Florida, which Rabbis voted to approve same-sex unions Kaiser Family Foundation showing that Foundation examined the earnings of 1976 borders Fort Lauderdale, is the second on March 29, 2000. American youth are growing more com- high school graduates who were accepted municipality in the country with an openly *****Congress mandated that the 1RS fortable with the issue of homosexuality. at top colleges but chose to go to less gay majority on its city council. The first make an annual report on tax compliance Their study shows that 54% of those selective colleges. Twenty years later those was West Hollywood California. by federal workers. They forgot that they polled "don't have a problem" with homo- who choose to go to the less selective col- *****Congress has finally been given were federal workers. Their just released sexuality. This compares to 17% when the leges earned an average of $77,700 a year an opportunity to read the US-China trade report show that 8.4% of House members same question was asked in 1991. vs. $76,800 a year for those who went to pack. Last semester Stockton POLS and their staffs and 1.55% of the Senate *****The average price per gallon for the selective colleges. senior, Patrick Clark, was in charge of and their staffers had not paid their taxes gasoline in March 2000 was $4.56 in The study was based on 14,239 gradu- security for who could see it before on time. Britain, $4.23 in the Netherlands, $4.06 in ates at 30 colleges. The average SAT of Congress was given the opportunity when Nationally 8.12% of taxpayers owed France, $3.97 in Japan, $3.93 in Italy, those going to the selective school was he was an intern in DC. Jon Huenemann, back taxes, while 5.25% of all government $3.77 in Germany, $2.12 in Canada and 1200 with an average of 1000 at the less a former Stockton student and now the workers and retirees were behind. Oh, you $1.71 in the US. Disgruntled students seek advice

checked that you wanted to move and the class, got into my required class before At first I thought they were just raging Ask Red haven't received an appointment yet, we I could. Now I can't graduate and I'm alcoholics, but then I've come to realize suggest you go to housing and speak with totally fed up with this school. I've gone they're just (w)itches. How can I let them them. You should have received one. Our through this every year, and it's ridiculous. know how I feel without being totally Help for troubled students best advice to you - if you can, move off- Fed Up With Stockton mean to them? campus. It's cheaper and you don'it have Stood-Up Dear Red, to deal with the same crap every year. Dear Fed Up With Stockton, I'm stuck on the housing waiting list Someone in housing needs to realize that We feel your pain. We totally agree that Dear Stood-Up, AGAIN, but I thought that the process was this process is not working and it's causing most things at this school are run bass Your friends don't really sound like going to be different this year. I haven't a lot of problems for a lot of people. akwards. But this is how it is. There real- great friends since they knew you have a received a housing appointment yet, and Red ly isn't too much you can do about this late class and when you'd be getting out, all of the girls I was supposed to move in right now besides complain to the dean. however, they probably don't realize how with have. What's going on? Dear Red, Good luck with Drop/Add. this is affecting you. Tell them how it Waiting 1 am a senior psychology student who Red upsets you when they break your plans, but wanted to and was supposed to graduate be calm when you bring it up. If this does- Dear Waiting, next semester, and when I went to register Dear Red, n't work, then they truly are bad friends, so When you returned your housing renew- for a required class it was closed. Isn't this My friends and I were supposed to go lose 'em. al sheet there was a box to check off - supposed to get easier as we get more out to a bar the other night. I have a late Red either you wanted to stay where you were credits? I think that being a senior, I class and my friends are totally aware of living, or you wanted to move. If you should be able to choose the required this, and took it upon themselves to leave Send and questions or comments for checked that you wanted to stay then you classes in my major first. It's unbelievable without me. They have done this more Red to [email protected] won't get a housing appointment. If you that a social work major, who doesn't need than once and I'm getting a little annoyed.

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Coastal Research Center is looking for motivated physically fit students to serve as field research personnel. The position is as a rod/fourth person on our beach survey crew. Experienced Lifeguards, surfers, divers, and competent swimmers desired. "Get paid to go to the beach"! Availability from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM weekdays. Required to accomplish the day's tasks. Starting salary is $8.00/hr. Call from Campus EXT 4245 or from off campus 652-4245. The Coastal Research Center is located at the RSCNJ- Nacote Creek Environmental and Marine Field Station, located on Wilson Avenue in Port Republic. Please call for an interview appointment. Page 15 April 10, 2000 LIFESTYLE THE ARGO ~ Goldfinger stop being funny Dan Grote One wonders if to Bad Company. Inside the EP, titled 6 The Argo Darrin's Coconut Ass, the band promised a Stomping Goldfinger's three- new studio album in 2000. The band made Goldfinger emerged on the pop-punk good on that promise with the March 28 scene in 1996, a descendant of Green Day year hiatus was a bit release of Stomping Ground. However, Ground' and an ancestor of Blink 182. That year, after listening to the new material, one they met success in the form of two hit sin- too long, or perhaps wonders if Goldfinger's three-year hiatus Band: Goldfinger gles: "Here in Your Bedroom" and was a bit too long, or perhaps not long "Mable." not long enough. enough. The band showed a knack for writing Stomping Ground presents an older, Producer: Tim Palmer upbeat, ska-tinged punk tunes with a sense with his girlfriend. Though such a theme more bitter Goldfinger. However, where in of humor and memorable lyrics. The qual- could lead quite dangerously toward a the past, this bitterness has led to some ity songwriting continued on their 1997 monotonous album, Goldfinger pulled great, funny songwriting, such as in "The Record Label: Mojo Records follow-up Hang-Ups. through with some more good songwrit- City Has Two Faces" or "Blame," on the The band's sophomore album was actu- ing. new album it just cornes across as exhaust- Argo Rating: ik 1/2 ally a concept album, revolving around Last year, Goldfinger released an eight- ed bitching. A prime example of this is lead singer John Feldmann's break-up song EP of covers ranging from the Cure "Bro." Here, Feldmann spends the entire song yelling about fake friends, a theme However, seconds later the awkwardness we've heard a billion times, with very little is broken up by a standard guitar riff that to back itself up as being a song of sub- sounds kind of like the opening to "White stance. Wedding," once again solidifying the Some songs on the album have potential cover theory. to be singles, but nothing with the same The most disappointing thing about the cache of the band's past work. A good album is the lack of bonus tracks as com- video could spruce up "Counting the pared to previous albums. Usually, a Days," or "I'm Down," but the truth of the Goldfinger album is good for two or three matter is, both songs show that Feldmann bonus tracks. Here, however, there are no still can't seem to get over his ex-girl- bonus or hidden tracks. friend. There is a forty second song at the end At this point, it's just annoying. "Pick a of the album set to "She'll Be Riding Six Fight," if it were written for a previous White Horses" called "Donut Dan," but album, might have been a better song, but when that ends and the disk stops, the lis- at this point it just sounds like more ranti- tener finds himself asking "What the ngs of a tired punk band. Hell?" as if something is missing. And Further damning the album is a cover of there is. Nina's "99 Red Balloons." Goldfinger just VERDICT: It stinks to say that did an album of covers, so to add this so- Goldfinger ran out of ideas, but they did. so cover to Stomping Ground shows the Frankly, this album could be by any punk band is running out of ideas fast. At this band. There's so much missing from point, it would probably be very easy for Stomping Ground that was present on their Goldfinger to become a cover band, but last two studio albums. Though the album even then, they would pale in comparison cover is eye-catching, with the band acting to a real punk cover band like Me First and like Godzilla and Mothra and such, the the Gimme Gimmes. inside of the album is rather uneventful. There is one scary moment on the album Half the songs I don't even remember, and where it looked like Goldfinger is trying to the rest will be easily forgotten. Perhaps I While this album cover is very entertaining and conveys some of Goldfinger's style of humor, the mature for a few seconds. "The End of the expect too much from a punk band. I don't CD itself seems to be devoid of the SoCal punk band's past lustre. Day" ends with a lilting piano solo. know. Kermit vs. Private Ryan on SSTV

Emma Redmer very, er, odd extraterrestrial clan. Duniing as the over-the-top villain who bloodiest battles of World War II is shown The Argo The modem setting and funky sound- wants Kermit to sponsor his fried frog legs in all its guts and glory, complete with track are a nice change of pace from the franchise and Austin Pendleton as his realistic recreations of the death of thou- ON SSTV AND HOME VIDEO Muppets' last two literary adaptations, and nerdy assistant. sands of Allied and Axis soldiers. it's great to see a story revolve around It's the Muppets themselves who make Most viewers, including myself, will MUPPETS IN SPACE answers an age- Gonzo, but this isn't the Muppets at their the biggest impact, however. Most of the probably find it hard to get through those old question: What IS Gonzo? peak. The guest stars seem ill-advised wisecracks are still funny (although a few first gruesome twenty minutes, but the For as long as anyone can remember, (except for a great bit with Andie references'have dated, and some of the wait is worth it. The battle scene is proba- the Great Gonzo was described as simply a MacDowell as Miss Piggy's rival for TV guest stars may not be familiar to audi- bly the most powerful ever filmed, a harsh "whatever" by his fellow Muppets. The ratings). None of the humans look like ences now). The spoofs of Hollywood lets- reminder of the horrors of a war that shook latest outing from the late Jim Henson's they're having nearly as much fun as the make-a-show (or in this case, film) remain the globe. felt menagerie, however, finally solves the guest stars in the original trio of Muppet accurate, however, and continue to speak Matt Damon is "Private Ryan" himself, mystery of one of the Muppets' craziest films, or as Tim Curry in the last Muppet to everyone who ever had a dream, even if the last of three brothers, two of whom and most enduring characters. movie, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND. that dream seems as outlandish as a frog were lost to the war. It's the duty of one In MUPPETS IN SPACE, Gonzo ** attending an audition put on by Orson American regiment to bring this young receives messages from aliens who claim I purchased the original THE MUPPET Welles. *** man home to his mother before his life, to be his long-lost relatives. His discovery MOVIE the weekend before last and was too, is taken. makes brings him notoriety (like he didn't reminded of a time when the Muppets Tom Hanks and his men find that war is The assignment seems trivial to many have enough already), but it also brings in seemed fresh. The guest stars range from a no joy ride in SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. members of the troop, and the tension that the government, the FBI, and Miss Piggy, young Steve Martin (whose wine bit with Steven Spielburg won the 1999 Oscar it causes provides much of the plot, as well who hosts a tabloid talk show. Miss Piggy and Kermit steals the show) to best directing Oscar for this brutal look at as some nicely-written ruminating on the She wants Gonzo to make an appear- the last film appearance of 30s and 40s star war, battle, and its effects on the soldiers things that war can do to a man's heart and ance to boost her shows ratings and, with ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his most who fight for a cause they don't always soul and what constitues "important" her temper, definatly won't take no for an popular dummy, Charlie McCarthy. The understand. Tom Hanks lead a brilliant things. answer. soundtrack isn't magnificent, but it does cast in one of the most realistic war films Even if you're not into bloody movies or She's not the only one. The government have one memorable number, the song that ever made. war films (and I'm not), I recommend that grabs Gonzo in order to make him reveal Kermit sings to open the movie-within-a- The portrayal of D-Day alone caused you check out this movie, if only to see the messages. The Muppets come to his movie, "The Rainbow Connection." Also controversy among movie-goers and some of the greatest recreations of war defense and attempt to reunite him with his turning in nice performances are Charles Hollywood producers alike. One of the ever put on film. **** Page 16 April 10,-2000 LIFESTYLE THE ARGO Making regurgitation into art

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On April 5,2000, Stevie Starr the incred- ible amazing entertainer called, "The Regurgitator" came to Stockton's A-wing lecture Hall. BOA (Board of Activities) invited him to Stockton College. This bizarre phenomenon has appeared on tele- vision shows throughout the world includ- ing, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, David Letterman, Comedy Central's "Viva Variety," and Fox's Guinness Book of World Records. The cost of the show was free which resulted in a large turnout of Stockton students. At the start of the show he made jokes to get the crowd excitable with the help of Shaun Clifford, who started the crowd chants. He started to swallow live fish, smoke, and snooker balls, a rubies cube, gas, light bulbs, and more. He performed an act using a lock and key where he first swallowed the key, then the lock. While the two items were in his stomach, he then inserted the key into the lock by pressing firmly onto his abdomen. The next act was the gas act, which Stair claims is his favorite act. He boasted to the audience about swallowing butane for 15 years, which he finds humor and excite- Photo by Shaun Reilly ment out of. Stevie Starr claims to have been swallowing butane for 15 years. Here he swallows two live goldfish, which he later regurgitated. He swallowed the gas then he asked the audience member to come up on stage with a lighter. As the audience member lit ment. Throughout the show he never ate this can be harmful and this is not the nor- March there was a NACA Conference of the lighter, Starr blew the butane out of his anything. He just swallowed water. mal thing to do. Nina Aidoo says, "I think performers. We saw him and knew that we mouth, which caused a small flame that Amazingly the water never came up. that the act was interesting but in the long had to book him. It turned out to be a pret- burnt the hair off the arms of Starr and the Many students felt that the show was run he may be physically harming him- ty good crowd at Stockton. We would def- audience member. incredible. One student Mike Salerno says, self." If he is making money he should initely have him back." The act that was the most unbelievable "He's great. It was an amazing show." continue to do what makes him happy. Overall, the show was enjoyable. There act was the sugar and water act. He swal- While the show was continuing many peo- Matt Kairys said, "Anytime someone was a good turnout and BOA definitely lowed sugar first then water. He asked ple stated whether he was real or fake. pukes something up it is funny and incred- made it something interesting to see on another audience member to help him with John Heffner says," If what he does is ible." campus. the act. He puked the dry sugar into the wrong, I don't wanna be right." Faculty When asked how he got to Stockton, woman's hand and she freaked into amaze- that was there was grumbling about how Karen Naurath, president of BOA said," In Courts prepare for 4Reggae Fest'

Steve Passalacqua corn machine and ices. All of the ideas Reggae Fest should be a good scene. It have some fun, and love Jah. The Argo were great; howfever, they lacked the more will be interesting to see what kind of concrete characteristics that the Reggae crowd the fest will bring to F-Court." The The Argo is cur- It was Valentine's Day during a housing Fest fulfilled. intent of the program is to unite all meeting at 9 PM when the idea was pro- On Thursday evenings, with the summer Stockton students, residents and com- posed. Jose Lozano, ACA of F-Court and fever in the air, finals just a few weeks muters, to the courts to become more rently looking for current student senate candidate, had a away, what do the students want? Well, acquainted in a very relaxed atmosphere. vision. He saw a diverse group of students most Thursday nights already consist of Jose Lozano, CA of F-Court, Paul anyone interested walking into the court in which he resides. people hanging out in the courtyards, get- Mattessich "Spanky", ACA of D-Court, He smelled a barbecue with chicken, hot ting loud, and having fun. Why not have Christine Schlereth, and CA of D-Court, in writing current dogs, hamburgers, and fresh toasted buns. an organized gathering, open to all stu- Melinda Hopp are sponsoring the Reggae In the background, he heard the smooth, dents with food barbecued fresh off the hot Fest and have coordinated most of the movie reviews, mellow sounds of reggae music playing. charcoal, hundreds of students piled into event. The Reggae Fest will also be run in Everybody was having an excellent time. two courts, with a DJ playing the mellow conjunction with the food drive that F- hip-hop and R&B This was different than most functions, reggae beats of Bob Marley and other reg- Court is doing for the community service and it was what the students wanted and gae bands? part of their program. Janine Lohmann, reviews, concert will soon have. This is exactly the scene that was envi- literature major said, "Jose and Spanky Lozano said, "Linda Rhiner, Associate sioned by Jose and the rest of the housing have done a great job pulling this event reviews, and Director of Housing, mentioned that we committee, and this is what will take place together and I will be attending for sure." needed a more creative, different idea to in D and F-Court on Thursday, April 13, In addition, all residents will be respon- VHS/DVD unite the courtyards. I had a well thought 2000 beginning at 9 PM. All the factors of sible for helping to set up, clean up, and out idea and from my previous experience, a good time have finally coalesced. help to cook. There is no need to worry reviews. I felt the students would be in favor of Almost everybody loves or can tolerate about the weather, there is a rain date set Reggae Fest." reggae music. for April 20 just incase it rains on April Interested parties On the Valentine's Day Housing With finals in the near future, students 13th. Meeting, there were plenty of ideas men- want some time to break the monotony of Rachel Laforese, Psychology major tioned. One proposal suggested that stu- schoolwork and need to mellow out. said, "I think the music is going to be great should contact dents should run out of their apartments There is also a free DJ and' even more and it will definitely be a good time." and into the court in a screaming frenzy incentive for students with free hot dogs, Lozano said, "It will be a successful pro- the ARGO at and call it, "Relieve Stress and Frustration burger, veggie burgers, chicken, soft gram because it is an innovative idea and Day." drinks, and ices. the criteria, in my opinion, is what the stu- X4560. There was talk of a possible carnival Reshid Hawkins, psychology major, dents want." Come out with the rest of atmosphere where there would be a pop- said, "Personally, I like reggae music, the Stockton students and eat some grinds,