The Comment, February 5, 1987

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This item is available as part of Virtual Commons, the open-access institutional repository of Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Brighton Beach Memoirs Ruggiero Meet Vincent Gannon captures lOOth reviewed Page 7 victory Page 4 Page 10 The mment 1 Bridgewater_ State. College Thursday, February 5, 1987 Vol LXIV N o.2 · Bridgewater, MA Mazzaferro claims discrimination Superior Court judge halts hiring of new coach

By Mazzaferro, 56, is granted eral policy, I made the further John J. Beaton "release time" for his teaching on decision to create a new acjminis a semester-by-semester basis in trative position within the stu Head Football Coach at order to coach the football team. dent services area. The person Bridgewater State College, Peter In the fall semester of 1986, Peter holding it, I decided. would have Mazzaferro, filed papers in Ply Mazzaferro was granted nine two principal responsibilities: mouth Superior Court sueing hours (out of twenty-four) of the first and more important the Massachusetts Board of release time to coach the inter- would be to develop academic Regents of Higher Education collegiate sport. support systems, in conjunction and the Board of Trustees of the President of Bridgewater with the Academic Advising college, on the grounds of age State College, Dr. Gerard lndeli- Center, for aJI athletes at the discrimination. cato, stated clearly in his sworn College; the second would be to Last Friday, Superior Court affidavit, filed in Plymouth manage the entire football pro Judge Constance Sweeny issued Superior Court, that this issue gram, the largest of the athletic an injunction prohibiting was not a matter of age programs at the college. My very Bridgewater State College from discrimination. . important purpose in creating "hiring, retaining or appointing "In the context of my general this position. especially with any person or contracting with review of release time, I made the respect to the first of its duties, any person as head football decision that as a matter of pol- was to act on the commitment to coach of Bridgewater State Col icy coaching duties should not be academic excellence to which I lege, with the exception of, the 'performed on release-time basis. have dedicated my administra plantiff, Peter Mazzaferro, until lt was my position then, and it ti on and the college." further order of the court." remains my position, that coach- In December the school began Judge Sweeney stated ing properly falls within the advertising for the position of that."the ... a(fo;iax:its

By of the Student Apartments. No · John J. Beaton students were represented on the committee. By One witness, he said, On Tuesday January 20th, a New sanctions for .a first Brent F. Rossi reported that the car was a memo was issued to all head resi offender of the alcohol policy white, four door Lincoln dents and students on campus will be •• ... a minimum of seven Tracy S pinazola, an 18- with Rhode Island plates. from the Housing Office. The days' suspension from all resi year-old freshman from .... Two other witnesses said the topic regarded various changes dence halls and Revere, died Tuesday, Feb (this person) car was a Lincoln or a Cadil in sanctions for violations of the may be required to ruary 3 at Brockton Hospi attend four lac, either white, grey . or Alcoholic Beverage Policy. consecutive meetings of the tal from complications Sup beige in color. Two other The memo went on to explain: port Group. Other sanctions resulting from injuries witnesses said it was a two "During last semester a commit may be recommended received Monday night. She by the door white Lincoln; these tee was organized to examine the Judicial Board." was struck by a hit-and-run Second-time witnesses estimate the car Alcoholic Beverage Policy and offenders may have to attend six driver on Sp~ing St., nea.r was built between 1975 and its effectiveness in dealing with consecutive meetings Curtis Compact. (including 1978. the abuse and dependance on the seven days' Bridgewater Police said suspensio.n, and . William Drapeau Police said that the car alcohol. The committee decided, other sanctions as recommended that Spinazola and several may be subject to loss of turned left onto Route 104 after meeting with the Executive by the Judicial Board). · other people were walking Third residency. and headed toward Halifax. and Judicial Boards, that our time offenders are down Spring St. toward Ply subject to Dr. Duhaime admits that he Irving said that in addi- Alcoholic Beverage Policy had review by a professional mouth St. when she was hit staff to was " ... discouraged- with past . tion to the eyewitness· to reflect not only punitive mea determine the proper from behind, around 6:30 course of efforts to send people. for coun accounts, some evidence sures but also an ·educational action. Members would p.m. Monday. include seling. People who were in viola was recovered at the scene of component." someone from Health The Plymouth County Services, tion of the policy did not want to the accident. The committee was made up the Counseling Center, and Res Medical Examiner's office be there, they were hostile. "We didn't find a lot at the of seven people: Mr. William idence Life. said that Spinazola died Counseling does no good unless scene," said Irving. "We rec Drapeau (chair), Staff Asso Dr. Duhaime, a psychologist around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. people really want to be in it; overed some paint chips, but ciate, Housing; Dr. David from the Counseling Center, Detective Robert Irving is however, the people in this new we're not even sure if they're Duhaime, Counseling Center; responsible for the Support of the Bridgewater Police from the support· group will see that it is same car." Those Mrs. David Deep, Health Servi Group, wrh .. : ~:· ;:agenda will Department, is heading the be not punitive or uncomfortable, paint chips, he said, are ces; ~iL. Maureen Healy and Ms. determined by the investigation. Irving said students who most people will enjoy it." being ··sent to Boston for Amy Beckerman, Head Resi ·make up the group. Records of that there were several eye analysis, .. The Ad ministration is trying where the _make dents of Shea-:Durgin Hall; and attendance will be kept and stu-: witnesses to the in~ident. 111 hard to be helpful," Cont. p. 2 Mr. Mike Ryan, Head Resident Duhaime dents with unexcused absences 11111 Cont. p. 2. · 2 The Comment Thursday, February 5, 1987 News MASSPIRG SURVEY: Hit-and-run

11111 Cont. from p. 1 BSC students and year of the car could be Center. disco r determined. Father Robert Connors According to Irving, the says that if anyone needs defective car should show signs of the help in dealing with this, used cars accident near the right head "the campus ministry is light. If anyone sees a car there." By buyers have little legal protec bought the car for the same price fitting any of the above des The family has requested Kathy Hogan tion if they have been sold a if they were told of the actual criptions, they are asked to that in lieu of flowers, dona defective automobile. This, he condition of the car when they take down the license plate tions can be made to the A survey conducted by the says, could be changed with the purchased it. . number and call Bridge American Diabetes Center, BSC MASSPIRG (the Massa passage of the Used Car War MASSPIRG has launched a water Police. 337 Elliot St., Newton chusetts Public Interest ranty Bill. "The bill would give campaign to pass the Used Car A short prayer service was Upper Falls, MA 02164. Research Group) found that consumers a fighting chance Warranty bill, according to Mul held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Funeral services are being almost half of Bridgewater State against auto ripoffs," states Mul lin. They will lobby legislators, the Catholic Center. A held at Our Lady of Lourdes College students surveyed who lin. The bill (4.6419) would generate community support, memorial service is going to Church in Revere at 9 a.m. have bought used cars disco require auto dealers to give buy and educate the public about be held next Tuesday at 7:30 on F~idav, Feb. vered defects that they ers an 4. were not express, written warranty used car problems. "All over the p.m., also in the Catholic informed about at the time they which would cover any defects state MASSPIRG students are purchased the automobiles. The that impair the use or safety of showing legislators that we survey also found that 40% of the car. The warranty period won't stand for ripoffs any those defects were rated would last between 30 and 90 more," states Mullin. "I urge you "serious" by the owners; 69% of days, based on the number of to join our campaign, or write all defects occurred within the miles the car had travelled. The your legislators supporting the first month. BSC MASSPIRG dealer would be bound to repair Used Car Warranty bill." WANTED: conducted the survey as part of any problems that arose during MASSPIRG is a statewide, its lobbying efforts to pass a the warranty period. student-directed organization STUDENT REGENT Used Car Warranty bill in the Some of the other findings of with chapters at Bridgewater .state legislature. the BSC MASSPIRG l survey State College and 27 other col I '"Defective used cars are include: the leges and universities in Massa STUDENT APPOINTEE TO THE BOARD :Ji= REGENTS -! number IS A FULL ANO one consumer com D46% of those used car buyers chusetts. They work on EQUAL MEMBER OF THE BOAHO plaint 'in the state," states Chris who complained to auto dealers consumer, environmental, and MuIIin~ BSC MASSPIRG about defects received unsatis hunger issues. BSC MASS organizer. ••That fact, and our factory responses from This body decides the late of che entire the PIRG has an office in the Cam public higher survey, show that a lot dealers. educa~ion system. including of consu pus Center basement, across CAPITAL OUTLAY, LbNG RANGE PLANNING. TUITION, mers are getting ripped off." D72% of used car buyers who from ·ACAO£MIC PROGRAMS 'ate. FOR EACH STATE COLLEGE the· Rat. AND Mullin claims that used. car found defects would not have UNIVERSITY ,-~-----·-· -~~-....,.__~Mcoh ol - STUDENT PARTICJPA TION IN THESE DEC1SIONS IS Mazzaferro policy CRITICAL!

The term is from • Cont. from p. 1 • Cont. from p. 1 MAY 1, 1987 to APRIL 30, 1988 "The position as - and will be person who steps into an assistant coach continued, "we 're not trying to filled by this with release SOMEONE FROM THE 9 STATE COLLEGES position," said Indelicato, time, but he didn't focus on drug or alcohol abuse, ''must want have a more structured that." we 're trying to let the students approach for all athletes; some When asked why he didn't give support to one another." To be eligible for the position, one who · accept the president's you must be: will say 'we'll watch offer, Mr. Drapeau commented in you, help Mazzaferro 1) A full time student for the full term you, but we're going to replied, "I didn't feel the initiation of the project, "The be tough on you when it was fair to me. I've it comes enjoyed my committee formed because of a and to academics.' coaching We have an excel years and I'd like to concern for the recurring alcohol lent Academic continue; you don't 2) in good academic standing Advising Center quit after violations. We looked at the that will give work~ng hard our athletes every 21 years. We've issues and found ways to help .. opportunity to get their degree; had some fine kids and a good peopte instead of just applying PICK UP AN INFORMATION our PACKET responsibility is to make coaching staff this year." sanctions." at your SGA, Student Affairs or Student Newspaper office them successful." Indelicato NOW! has been advised by . When asked if the person ''We will his attorney talk to their Mark Peters not to under 21, with a beer in his hand, ... teachers,'' appeal he continued, "set up the decision. Instead, he would be subject to counseling, study halls, will start getting APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 17, 1987 and generally sit prepared for the Drapeau answered, "We work down and make trial, which,.could them aware of be as late as on a case-by-case basis, one beer what resources May, 1987. In are available to the meantime, he doesn't constitute a need for them will work on campus. This is not with the athletic direc counseling. We're concerned solely for football tor, the assistant players - it is coaches, and with the repeat offenders who for all athletes. various players in I firmly believe recruiting for continue to be removed for seven this is next the right way. The head year. days and don't learn theirlesson. coach should know .. The court order says how his kids I may These would be the sort of peo are doing academically; not fill the head coach's teaching posi ple . who could be sent for and coaching does not allow tion;" said Indelicato, "however, counseling.,, time for academic it' didn't say I awareness.,; had to fill it with Tammy Canastra, President Indelicato Peter Mazzaferr9. urged Mazzaferro In the mean of Wood Hall, wasn't too happy to apply for time, we will have this new positio.n, a vacancy In to be consulted after the commit which he did; the head coach's however, Mazza position." tee had Cirawn up their recom ferro wasn't happy. When asked if he According was happy mendations. "We did make to last Saturday's with the injunction, edition of the Mazzaferro moderations on their recom Brockton replied, "I'm daily newspaper, The not happy about mendations, but we were some Enterprise, "A college the whole situation, official I just want what forced to comply with the said that Mazzaferro the truth told." asked overall policy. Even if we didn't Indelicato for four more In closing, Indelicato years as stated, agree on the final product, we head coach and "I hope the students that he be support the were told it would go into effect. allowed to choose -football players at this time, a successor." and They're slowly trying to make Indelicato in particular, Bridgewater Dr. David Dt.ih~ime (photo by Debra Willis) confirmed this, say State B.S.C. a dry campus. · ing ''Contracts College. I hope repeat offenders. But sooner do not allow me the matter will be .. As an individual! don't agree or ======to do that, and resolved soon and as far as choosing that the next with it. As a member of the Exec later someone is going to get a ======a new successor, season will be a quality bum rap." that's the right one." utive Board of the dormitories I of the college. I offered him a llllllllllllllllllllllJllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ,.. ~ -.. can ,, ':II .. , '. l' "· f· 1 see their r/ ,\ "'l: +, c point i ~ ' "' " ti "i ' t ~ t ! regarding , .,j • .. ~ ~ '• ""' \ :' t ' ' ' ,4! I' ~ .. a. ' " ( J. J. ... ~ ; ' • •, Thursday, February 5, 1987 The Comment 3 Viewpoint AP or not AP Editorial Comment To our Readers: know which of their legal Recently there has been much ado about A.P. The article was not l would first like to say repreientatives to the published with mali~ous A.P., for those of you who have have been fortu that the following is not College and to the Co.m intent. It wasn•t meant to nate enough not to have had to deal with it, means an· apology. Nor am I m on wealth have left place a scarlet "'AP'' on Academic Probation. For those who know the term making excuses for the office. anyone's chest. The dis all too well, don't despair. The term is not as "dirty" actions or decisions of The second cause of tinction made between myself or my staff. I as it has been made out to be. It simply meams that am concern was the fact that those on A.P. and those clarifying our reasons for the paper stated that cer the individual has not performed well enough aca who resigned for other -·the running the lead story tain persons are .. on aca rea-sons was demically to meet an arbitrarily set done to pro standard last week, "SGA houses demic probation". Some tect the innocent, not merge enforced by the college. due to AP" (Janu felt that the term "aca chastise or make value ary Therein lies one of the biggest flaws in the A.P. 29, 1987). demic difficulties" would judgements on the system. It's entirely up to the school to decide upon The topic of academic have sufficed. But eveIJ others. probation (A.P.) is a a standard that the students are expected to meet. very this presents problems. The Comment has an touchy one. When some If we said Person A was Having t_hus burdened themselves, the administra open door policy. We are one is on A.P., it means encountering "academic very willing to sit down tion must have decided that one arbitrary that they Grade are not doing as difficulties'', people with anyone and discuss Point well Average would not suffice. They therL. ...~ore as the College would assume that he or the reasons for writing, or created a scale, ranging from 1.5 for a first semes expects them to do. When she was on A.P. anyway. in some cases not writing, that someone ter freshman to a 2.0 for seniors. Presumably, the on A.P. is That would be inf erred a story. We have done so also a student leader reasoning behind here with the use of that many times in the past. this is to allow for a period of at B.S.C., the College phrase. Newspapers have We hope that students, adjustment. Therefore, freshmen are allowed to feels that their free time only one way of dealing faculty, and administra screw up the most, academically, and still avoid would be l etter spent with inferences and ambi tors continue to keep studying. being placed on A.P.(or the more severe "separa Maybe, maybe guities, and that is to elim communications open. not. It is up tion", which is a nice euphemism for being thrown to the inate them to the best of We never claimed to be individual. out on your ear). their ability. Better the perfect, and we need you, The Student Since courses theoretically become progres Govern truth be known that the our readers, to keep our ment Association story public kept wondering sively more difficult each year, why bother to lower reporting timely and was very important to the about those they elected accurate. the A.P. standards for underclassmen? If it is to College. When the two to represent them. W e , al so a c ce.pt .. , and exist at all, A.P. should houses of S.G.A. be uniform. must Another problem encourage Letters to the This uniformness should extend not only to the merge, it effects the entire occurs when Person A is Editor.As longastheyare college standards set by the college, but also to whom the community. I on A.P. and was forced to legible, nonlibelou's, and don't think that anyone stand~rds affect. It has long been one of the stu resign, while Person B signed, they are run on disagrees with the opin was not on A.P., but also dent body's biggest A.P.-induced gripes tha.t the the Viewpoint page. 1 ion that the story about resigned for academic •-• u.1111adit:aiaia11111.ut0u mu O!ml rpore'le·nient with some the merge was :ne:ws reasons. Maybe Person This is the campus groups last time this than with others. If this is, or has worthy The Comment B's cumulative dropped year that I will be address been, the case, then such a complaint is valid. All could · have simply run from 3.1 to a 2.6, and that ing you as Editor in Chief. campus organizations must be treated with equal that-the Sen.ate and the person found this unac I, too, _am on academic House ity and fairness. of Representatives ceptable. Should both probation and was forced merge. The administration But one question these people be underthe to resign my position. But contends that the enforce remains. same heading of "aca I will be back, as I am sure ment and regulation of A.P. is, and has always Why? demic difficulties"? Is it that many S.G.A. been, consistent throughout As the headline states, the campus. Each fair to group Person B members will eventually and the article goes on time the school enforces the rule, however, every to with Person A? I don't return to the Council explain, it was because team, club, and student group claims to have been think so, nor do any of the Chambers. Until that many of the members people singled ouL Someone is not being realistic here. involved with the. time, you will find us at were placed on academic Surely there decision. Person B could the library, our noses in must be a way, without making probation. Without this· come to' us and say we our books, our notes anyone's grades public, to let the student body fact, the remaining article inf erred that he or she spread before us, and our know that nobody is being treated would be ·empty, void of unfairly. was on A.P .• and most heads.filled with the reali answers for the S. G.A. 's After an, isn't that what we all really want, to be likely would be right. We zation that we will soon constituents. treated with equal respect? could state that Person B return to our rightful Some people feel that was not on A.P., but that place among the student we should have run the would mean that Person leaders of Bridgewater story without names; this A must be, as we didn't State College. was not even considered. state that he or she wasn't Upon taking office, those The Comment on A.P. Academic Proba Sincerely, people are open to the tion Flad to be included in Brent F .. Rossi scrutiny of the public and the article so that we Editor in Chief Editor in Chief the press. The public, of could Wilfred J. Bilodeau clearly explain the Vol UOY, No. l course, has the right to mass resignations. Managing Editor Christine Howard

Business Manager Anne Marie Sliney Bomb threat: what, us worry? News Editor John J. Beaton, Jr. By knew Entertainment Editor that they may have been to notify the c~mpus Lisa Hans! ! radio Living Editor Jeff Wade in danger. The only notifica Sports Editor John R. Burns, Ill station or, if the threat is for Graphic F. Scott Longo tion students received of the Arts Editor Daniel E. Michelson the Campus Center only, to Photography Editor Well, they're back. Those threat was in the form of small Copy Editor Michael R. Abusherry announce the threat over the Elizabeth wonderfully menacing bomb Ad Manager Kelly .notices posted o~ various loudspeakers in the building? Kirk Van Dyke threats that were so popular entrances to school build Judging from the way in last year are returning again. ings, most of which went which·· bomb threats are Just as last year, the BSC The Comment is a student supported and operated weekly newspaper unseen or ignored by many. handled, one would conclude serving the academic community of Bridgewater State College. Editorial administration is sho~ing lit Although policy is determined by it is true that it that neither the administra the Editor in Chief in consultation with the Execu tle or no enthusiasm a bout tive Board. Republication of all material contained herein is prohibited would be virtually impossible, tion nor the student body without the expressed written permission of the Editor in Chief. All mate· taking any evasive action to search every nook and rials submitted become property of The Comment. Letters to the editor are takes them seriously. If there encouraged against the bomb threats. cranny on but may be limited to 250 words and must be typed. Letters, campus for a ever actually is a bomb hid classified advertisements, and all other written materials are subject to Just this past Tuesday a bomb', it seems· that some condensaton. Advertising rates are available upon request. Any person den somewhere inside a wishing to bomb threat was received by body must be join The Comment should contact either the Editor in Chief or able to derive a building on campus, it could the Managing Editor. All correspondence should be addressed to The the college and, according to better policy on public aware Commem; Campus Center, Bridgewater,MA., 02324. Telephone:(617)697· cause numerous fatalities 1200 ext. 2158. an -informal poll, less than ness than the simple p1~sting among Bridgewater State one-third of the student body of flyers. Would it be possible College faculty and students. 4 The Comment Thursday, February 5, 1987 Entertainment Brighton Beach

opens at South Shore Performing Arts Center

By moments center around John J. Beaton Eugene's lusting after his cousin Nora. "If I had the choice Brighton Beach Menwirs - Pro~ between playing for the Yankees duced by },fichael Davids and and seeing Nora naked while eat Gary Orio/sky. Directed by ing ice cream, it would be a John Going. A play by Neil tough decision!". His brother Simon. Starring Joyce Van Pat1- Stanley warns him though, "You ern and Glenn Scarpelli. Now can't have sex with your first thru February 8 at the South cousin, you'll get kids with three Shore Performing Arts Center, heads!" Stoughton Center. The second act takes more of a serious turn as Jack becomes Neil Simon is a hot commod bed-ridden after a minor heart ity that everyone in the theatre attack and Stanley faces losing business (and even the movie his job after a.conflict with his industry) wants a piece of; so boss. Kate and Blanche why should the National Theatre exchange verbal blows while Group, Inc. be any different? Nora threatens to run off and Co-producers Michael Davids join a Broadway musical. Des Glenn Scarpelli as Eugene Jerome and Joyce Van Patton as Eugene's mother,. and Gary Orlofsky presented a pite the seriousness late in the Kate, .. scene from Neil Simon's play,-Brighton Beach Memoirs at the South traditional, but light-hearted act, the underlying nature of the Shore Performing Art Center in Boston. (Staff photo by Max Speed) rendition of Simon's Brighton play is family unity and where Beach Memoirs. Neil Simon is involved, there's Brighton Beach is the first in a always room for some good trilogy of comedic plays loosely natured fun. based on Simon's experience No. 10 Director John Going made Upping St. growing up in Brooklyn, 1937. the most of the small surround The ~story revolves around ings on the South Shore's stage - A vinyl masterpiece Etige:qe -:Jerome (Glenn Scar:: his stage direction was sparse peiii),: a 15-year old Jewish boy with a large cast and a confined By doesn'tgetinthewayatall.It'sa "Ticket." "Sightsee M.C." is who, despite his innocence, still set, well designed by Tom Beals. Max.Speed song about how " ... this city was another Clash type song that lets his sexual curiosity get the Going stayed faithful to the orig made from immigrant blood and shows incredible originality on best .of him. inal script without losing sight of "Sit tight and listen keenly, money,"· and how immigrants the past of St rummer and Jones.. Thtoughb'.th the play, Eugene the opportunities for originality'... while I play for you another are treated unfairly. I think ya Is that you I hear again in the -lid.£ z.,ucus\tiaJianiA5's eap?roits iu,a Seeupel\i, 'uel:\et k:uo.wuf-oihRS b:;aad, aell' l:tu.ii&igal,..bU;~it'\ at@ get ... the. ..point. .This is a ·g~~~~,,.,.,,,,,.,..,.,,.,,,,~·- series of memoirs which keep the role of Alex on C.B.S.' One Day the first words you hear when solid tune. However, the true sleeper on pace of the show moving. His at a Time, was refreshingly origi you slap this vinyl masterpiece "Limbo The Law," the third this album is "The Hitman". father' Jack (Jay Blitzman) nal as Eugene; he didn't reduce from Big Audio Dynamite on song, is quite a powerful tune This song does what few songs works two jobs to support his . ·the 'role' to mere manne~islhs."of"' your turntable. And· si·t' tigh~ is re.miniscent. of i The Clash.. do these days - it tells a story .. family, and his mother Kate stereotyping, which is so easy to just what you want to do. Nowhere else on. the album is Taken from a phone call (Joyce Van Patten) stays at do with his character. The album starts out with Strumm.er's influences shown as between characters played by home to cook, clean, and sew. Van Patten, who. also BAD's new signature tune .much as on this cut. Could that Matt Dillon and Carry Fish Eugene's older brother Stanley appeared in the original Broad- ·, '"C'mon Every Beat Box," which be him singing backing vocals? bourne in "Lafayette Zero Six' (Wayne Daniels) works long way version, was precisely accu is truly "pure pop for now peo Nahl by Jan Tarmush, this song tells hours to supplement the family rate in. he.r role as the ple." lt ·grabs you right"' away Another. exceptional cut on you that '~If you got a problem/ income. overprotective mother. Round- with a hard, funky beat, and a No. JO Upping St. is "V- Pick up the telephone/ For the Also living in the small two- ing '~-ew«tt;D;::at.&'.'·.i&r.~='·~~a.;•~"~'.;j,..'.iN.'4',,...,-t,.,.·~ .. J.·, .. ":' . even ~hough, . h~. ;, The evening's feat\lte • pe;-"; · Thursday, February 5, 1987 The Comment 5 The Chorale Society Christmas Concert revisited

By Swan" to the traditional Fren'ch included Sara Tavares, James Vahe M. Marganian "Ding Dong... "". Mootos, Michael Mason, Henry The first half of the program Beckvold and Tim Campbell. concluded by the Chorale of 47 The major and final work was voices, expertly accompanied at J.S. Bach's Cantata No. 142, ''To the piano by Steven Young, with Us a Child is Born", This review was scheduled to comprised the offerings of six of eight run in the January 29 edition of works. segments, including including Bach's ··sheep three choruses, The Comment. Due to lack of May a11:dfour arias for Safely Graze" and Rachmani alto~ tenor space, it has been forwarded to and baritone. Dr. n~frs "Ave Maria". Diana Liberles this issue. We at The Comment Mit must be applauded for chell was the soloist in Warlock's having regret the inconvenience to our included such a Bach "Three Carols." while cantata readers and to all those involved. Sara in a concert performed Tavares and Beth Rollinns sung by our students. Their enthusi The Chorale Society of the a duet in Williams' "Wither's asm for this music was clearly College presented a joyful Rocking Hymn". Christine Hal evident to me during a rehearsal Christmas Concert to a capacity low, Chorale President, inter and their performance was crisp audience on December 5 at the mittently conducted the Chorale and correct, even though their Horace Mann Auditorium. The and audience in the singing of youthful voices at times lacked Chamber Singers, a group of 17 four Christmas carols during . some musical maturity audien students, opened this concert this segment of the concert. ces have come to associate with under Prof. Jacob Liberles' The second half of the pro professional musicians. The direction by singing nine inter gram included string players and closing chorus of ••Allelujah", national offerings, was devoted Jonathan Groth reminisces about ranging from to two works. "Fan brought this concertto its. con his high school Orlando Gibbons' .. tasia on Christmas gym days at last The Silver Carols", by clusion. The Choral Society, Dr. Wednesday's night Club Soda R.V. Williams, opened Liberles, Mr. Young (sponsored wi_th. a and the by the CCPC ). He share his memories sonorous cello introduction and Music 'department deserve our with the sold out crowd at the Campus Center Diamond was followed by the Chorus in thanks for bringing good music Ballroom presenting English music in rn to us all through this excellent Dave authentic style. The soloists performance. By No, it's not the Fixx Bob Lang The long awaited return It's 8 Seconds of David Lee Roth to Provi dence finally occurred on the perfect By where lost in love with a musical party evening (Friday, David Spuria backdrop to provide mood and of course) of Janu SHAW'S ary 16th. setting. "Kiss You (When It's The Eat'em and Well produced, well thought Dangerous)" would be a perfect Smile show featured no sur out prises but PRESENTS progressive rock- that's what James Bond theme song during a was s,till enthusi is on the debut album release by love scene. astically recieved. 8 Metal's THE PERFECT PART· Seconds titled "Almancantar". Side 2 becomes less like the hottest new band, 1a1 • Tesla. warmed up ~& {j[§1 Jpipg ¥etv · appereAt Fi.x~ ~n9 l1lqre lil~e a- Canadian the largely TIME JOB, FOR out 8 Seconds a is their uncanny band with their own style.· The indifferent crowd with a similarities shor:t with the British instrumentation has more tex set lifted front ' their ·. THE BUSY quartet, the Fixx. This album ture .than your ears know what to ·~ebut album; Mechanical FULL· TIME. was heavily produced by Fixx do with . Scott Milks' manages . Resonance. The Sacra.. producer mento, Rupert Hine. Hine is to keep perfect time on tracts like California rockers STUDENT.· chiefly started responsible for the lead "Where's Bula", "Wings" and out slowly due to sin guitar style of Jaime West-Oram "Zoe". A bonus track featured ger Jeff Keith's strange pen If you're of the Fixx. Hine 's influence is so on the cassette chant for talking and having trouble finding a parH1111e job that coordinates and compact disc with your class S""~edule, check out the strong that at times this record guzzling Heineken between opportunities at Shaw':> is a deadly instrumental with all "'!e're one of Ne:w England's sounds like songs. leading supermarket chains. And a tribute to the Fixx. the extras including keyboard Once the band roared right now we have many part·time positions available forb-:::\1: ~ay and eyening However, there are many unique through a doubleshot shifts. So whether you go to class in the 111u1 .,. guitar battles, bass solos and of mg or at night, one of the following positions could be pe:rfect for and outstanding features in the nonstop drumming: "Modern Day Cowboy" and you. sound of 8 Seconds. The lead In summary, if you enjoy the "EZ Come EZ Go'\ Tesla Cashiers guitar of Marc Parent is fluently Fixx, 8 Seconds will provide you proved that they are a force Baggers brilliant to and projects emotion with another outlet for your pro be reckoned with . Deli Clerks and intensity Produce of different degrees gressive rock interests, without Then came the man who is Clerl

MY if! a -&on\ .. hon• p. 8- during his years of service with Frank Zappa and Alca trazz while Sheehan is finally ======Speed being of recognized as Sound the premier hard rock Speed of Sound by Bear's Place bassist. for an 18 and over Place. Richard Lloyd, Cave Dogs, Max Speed show. Valdez the Sinner, Condo Pyg Dineros, Anti-Zeros at The Rat Alon~ with drummer Good day everyone. I hope Metal Masters Night with 5150, Greg Bissonette, Diamond mies, Boogaloo Swamies at The The Blackjacks, Push Push, The that all your scheduling prob Flying sixty-nine. (et al) c-t The Dave's band cooked Rat in Kenmore Square. Kessels, 9 Lives, at Jack's lems have been worked out with Rat in Kenmore Square. through the rest of the show. 0-Positive at Grover's. The Stompers at The Channel. the registrar's office, and you're Forever 19, Rhythm Method, Of course, Eat'em and Smile Skin at The Conservatory. Wednesday, February 11th. well on your way to a truly Shades of Grey, Men of at tunes were the tightest Clay The Nervous Eaters, The Bags, APB at Spit DV8 for an 18 and enlightening experience here at Jack's for an 18 and over show ("Bump and Grind", "Ele The Llamas, The Keepers at over show. good old BSC. I know you're all Rods & Con~s at Spit DV8. Jack's. phant Gun", "Goin'Crazy"), Molly Hatchet at The Channel. in .the mood to party, so here's a Cancer Benefit with The Drive,· but the versions of "Ain't Saturday, February 7th. Thursday, February 12th. list of what's going on in the area Extrf!me, Wrecking Crew, (et al) Talkin' 'bout Love" and "On Winter Hours, Miracle Legion, The Buddy System · Record clubs. - at The Channel. Fire" from the Van Halen Dixie Cinema at TT The Bear's release party at Spit D VS.18 and Thursday, February 5th Friday, February 6th debut LP. sounded mighty Place. over. Moving Targets, Last Stand, prime,. also. The Zulus, Dr. Black's Combo, and Ghoul Squad at .TT . the Nova Mob at TT The Bear's Stryper • Cont. from p. 5. note. "To Hell" has got to be style as "Calling on You", about Strypers' most pop sc;>unding love of God when you are down: album to date but still retains the Real . inspirational stuff, hard driving rock that should "Rockin' The World" is as it says appeal to fans and· values that rocking the world about the love appeals to all Christians. If of God. "All of Me" is another you're a headbanger who's also ballad carried by Sweets' melod into Christ, this is for you. But, ically smooth vocals. "More this album could appeal to Than a Mass", a heavy rocker anyone, no matter what their that caps off the album, is of religious or musical tastes. I course, .about Jesus Christ and would highly recommend this the ends the album on a pow~rful album.

Dancers from the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensembie Company, which performed in the Campus Center auditorium, perform the dance, "Bridgeforms". The event was sponsored by the CC Program·Comm ittee. Thursday, February 5, 1987 The Comment 7 Living

BSC Professor: Blackboard,-Baton,-Bronze Star He has the hands of an artist Interesting, too. He told me bazooka 'man with the Ozark World War I. They played all and they earned him a Bronze Annie Oakley was a good shot Division and was shipped to the over Europe. During this time, Star while handling a weapo.n of and he said that Bill Cody was a European Theatre of Operations Vince Gannon met Sgt. Ray death. These "We had one advan- same hands have nice man, a real gentleman." (ETO) in September. He went to McKinley, who was leading the offered crowds great dancing Prof. Gannon played profes Holland and the battles followed shaken-up Glenn Miller Army pleasure while tage growing up in playing for the sionally throughout high school in grim progression...:.Einhoven, Air Corps Band. Miller had been Big Bands. in Millis, Mass., first with the the 30's ... a kid like Maastrict, Aachen. Just before killed the previous December, Meet Vincent H. Gannon, Walpole Curity Band and then Christmas, 1944, whiJe crossing 1944. professor of music at Bridge (in 1940) with Eddie Winiker me might the Ruhr River, he was hit in an McKinley had had his own big water State College, be taught tutored in where he ·learned to play swing. action that earned him both the band before the war, and was a his craft by a veteran of the origi Some of the people in the by a man that had Purple Heart and the Bronze fine drummer. In respect to nal Buffalo Bill show band and a Winiker Band later played with Star for bravery. Miller's men, "he was a good man who personally knew all of Henry Brigode and Vaughn played with Sousa, He jusrmissed participating in organizer. A 'Good Joe' but the Big Band musicians. Monroe. and indeed, I was." the Battle of the Bulge. Gannon strict-he demanded perfection, Prof. Gannon came by his In 1938 he met Cab Calloway was shipped back to a hospital in but in an easy-going way." In skills honestly. His father played in Boston at the Paramont. At Paris, where he was a patient for regard to the death of Glenn coronet in -Prof. Vincent Gannon the old Cliquot Club that time teenagers would hang six months. Miller, Prof. Gannon says his Band. This band advertised the out at stage doors and celebrities In October, 1_944, Gen. earlier suspicions were con company which had the largest of the thirties would always find George Patton broke through firmed. Miller was killed before bottling plant in the world. At time for them. Their paths would Miller at his last Boston perfor enemy lines near Paris and i!yew"itnesses when returning the age of eight, he would imitate cross again in 1984 when Callo mance at the Paramont, just rushed pell-mell towards Ger British Lancaster born be rs his father, first using his father·s way, now a proud grandfather, before Miller went into the ser many. He soon outran his supp~ unloaded their bombs into the coronet and then obtaining his appeared aC Bridgewater State ·Vice. It was a gloomy evening, lies, and the famed Red Ball English Channel before landing own. College leading the Count Basie Gannon remembers, because Express was reinforced with tt their English bases. "We had one advantage, orchestra. '\A marvelous guy, everyone there realized this par volunteers like Vince Gannon. ..Witnesses saw. the bombs growing up in the thirties," Prof. and a fine entertainer and sin ticular Miller Band would never This supply line was mostly i.;trike the wing of Miller's plane, Gannon recently remarked. ger," Gannon recalls. play together again. made up of 2 Vi-ton 6x6 trucks lying below. There was an "Small town schools didn't have Gannon graduated from Mil Then the pace of the war carrying food, gasoline, and ~xplosion and a crash into the bands in those days, but some of lis High School in 1941 and went stepped up and many of those in ammunition. Gannon agrees Channel. M ii le r's plane was the the towns would get together to one year to Boston University the program were transferred to with other World War II vete only one in the ~rea at the time sponsor community bands. before he was drafted into World the infantry. While undergoing rans that this was the finest truck and it was a positive identlfica- , These bands attracted many War II. There were no defer infantry training, he met Tom my ever built. tion.'We suspected·thiswas·what retired professionals. This meant ments in those days. Dorsey in Austin, Texas. Dorsey At the end of this time, he was had happened at the time, but that a kid like me might be He went into the Army Spe asked Gannon what instrument auditioned by the 686th Army the information has only taught by a man who had played cialized Training Program he played and Gannon replied, Air Corps Band. It was now recently been declassified. It was with Sousa, and indeed, I was. (ASTP) and entered engineering "Trumpet." This was Dorsey's May, 1945. He was the only withheld. because of potential "This man, James Allen, had school at Catholic University. first instrument. .. He was the trumpet player with a Purple morale problems." ~r);i~t'fii*~Rmpeter with.the He started to devote his musical best trombone player of his Heart and a Bronze Star, and the . Following his discharge from Buffalo Bill Circus Band. I was . energies into. swing at this time time," ·Prof. .Gannon · recalls, band took special care of him. the Army in March, 1946, and then 13, the man was 70, and I and started his ow·n service band "and he had great range: We had This was the personal band of after enjoying himself by playing met him through my father. It (no strings). This lasted for two a very cordial talk." Gen. "Tooie" Spaatz, a well numerous engagements with was a tremendous advantage to years. After training in the summer known Army Air Corps general leading big band musicians, be taught by such a professional. In 1942 he talked to Glenn of I 944, Gannon became a who had been a fighter pilot in 11 Cont. p. 9 Juniors: Study in NYC

Each fall, college juniors have a powerful resume that when I students participate in a Cultural the opportunity to spend an aca graduate I have a much better Events Program which introdu demic year (September-May) chance of finding a great job," ces them to the tremendously studying at Hunter College in said Alan Roberts, a communi rich and diverse cultural New York City. Hunter's Junior cations major from the Univer melange that is unique to New Year in New York (JYNY) Pro sity of Florida. Kyle McMahon York City. Throughout the year gram offers students the chance from Marycrest College in students participate in every to participate in the life of a large Davenport, Iowa, added, "My thing from walking tours of city urban university while holding internships gave me insight into neighborhoods, to guided visits internships in the arts, commun the New York theatre world that ications, or urban l~adership stu I never could have gotten at to major museums, from meals dies. Internships with home.· I loyed it!" Ms. McMa in someofNewYork's many eth organizations such as the Child hon. added, "The program nic restaurants to .attendance at ren's Television Workshop, taught me that I can survive in Broadway and Off-Broadway Cable News Network, the Man theatres, from the opera to .. new hattan Theatre Club, the Office music;'' from the ballet to con of the Mayor of the City of New 1-1unTER temporary and ethnic dance York, the New York City concerts. Human Rights Commission, the .COLLEOE "Channel Swimming Association"_:_ Part of the OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY Guggenheim Museum of Art, OF NEW YORK Neil Slavin Exhibit. See Calendar of Events. Each student is assigned a the International Center of Pho- faculty advisor who helps in tography, Ogilvy and Mather selecting courses that will fulfill Public Relations, and MTV Net this wonderful, exciting city and the requirements of the home w_orks are just a few of the many at the same time retain my own offered. sense of ,Midwestern values.'' college. The visiting students are Talent Search! "The JYNY Program gave me Robin Mulcahy, a theatre stu housed in single rooms at the a chance to explore New York dent from Rhode Island College Now hosting well Performers, 18-years ·Hunter. College dormitory, and. to b~gin idet)tifying what I remarked, .. The JYNY Program over 21-million visitors a old by June 1, 1987, are which is a convenient commute really wanted to do with my life," was the best thing I've ever done year, Walt pisney World is welcome to audition for a away from the main campus. said Paula Horowitz, a political for myself. I learned how sending its tahlnt scouts variety of positions in to science student from Indiana grow--without my For more information and an on an eleven-city tour three major entertain old friends- University. _Other students have '. for a_ little while." application form, write Junior January 24th thur March ment catagories includ appreciated the career oppor Ye:ar in NewYork, Hunter Col 8th in search of entertain- ing (one-year coritract) tunities offered by the internship In addition to taking two lege, Box 261, 695 Park Avenue, . ers for the 1987-1988 professional singers; aspect of the JYNY Program: "I semeste,rs of coursework at Hun New York, NY 10021; or call season. 1111 Cont. p. 9 think my i.ntershi~s ga~esne such•. ter .and.. the ihtei:nships, JYNY 212~ 772-5004.' 8 The Comment Thursday, February 5, 1987 BLOOM COUNTY by Berke Breathed ------~~--=~.....,,;i=-- Your Stars This Week By Stella Wilder an eye out for alternatives. (June 7- -The coming week is a period in June 20) -- Financial problems rear which business matters demand the their ugly heads before the week is utmost attention from those who wish well underway. Don't panic; act! to do more than merely "get bv." The CANCER (Jone· 21-July 7) - A ebb and flow of- funds must be con week's worth of intense effort sees you stantly monitored, and all must look well into a new project by week's end. for bargains to make the best use of Trust yourself. (July 8-July 22) -- Dis what cash there is on hand -- and in quieting news early in the week may some cases, it may be very little! cause you to change your plans. Make Many will feel financial relief late in no impulsive moves, however. the week; a few will come to consider LEO {July 23-Aug. 7} -- Superiors the week one to remember -- especial seem more favored than you are this ly those who make imaginative use of week. Consider that by midweek, it's their spare change! all in your head. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22)-- The Though there may -be little time to week opens with unsettled finances. do so, special attention should be paid You can reorder a poor ending by ex to the young, as they may suffer quiet erting extra effort. ly from the strain their parents' finan VIRGO (Aug. cial situations may cause. It is the lit 23-Sept. 7)-- Irritated tle things that by effects of gossip and rumor, you will be most may appreciated by the young be tempted to action you will lat this week: a er regret. word, a gesture, a helping hand. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Unex AQUARIUS pected financial gain enables you to (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) - strike Close associates get together out in new directions. Ambitions to keep are renewed you from making the kind of mistakes this week. that are irrevocable. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) - LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 7) -- Anoth - Family problems loom larger than er's sensitivity adds fuel to the fires of they really are. Midweek revelations dissension. Arguments fail to dimin put everything back in perspective. ish. (Oct. 8-0ct. 22) -- Daily routine is PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) - more interesting than anticipated; Though some may disapprove of your even so, promise of excitement lures plans for the week. follow through you to new things. with them. Results improve. {March 6- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You March · 20) -- Congeniality will serve will have a chance to bring old busi you better than talent this week. Make ness matters to profitable conclusions shifts in plans as early as possible. -- but gains are delayed. (Nov. 8-Nov. ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Deals 21) -- Your personal wishes count for with friends are to be avoided. Do little throughout a week that may business with strangers -- or not at all. bring disappointment. Be patient. Rest on laurels. (April 5-April 19) -- If SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) - you can remain impersonal through Your activities this week are more out a week of general disagreement, useful to home affairs than to business all will end well. or profession. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- If you TAURUS (April 20-May 5) ~- MonP.y are wise. you will remain in the back matters become the focal point when ground while others put talent and ex 11f((1/)tW•.. it comes to business or professional . perience on the line. ·me D/6 decisions. 5PAn. Know your market. (May 6- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. May 6) -- A I 20) -- Interference from family rather inactive week keeps you from members may change the course of fulfilling ambitions. It also keeps events you at midweek. Take an early from making errors! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19)- stand. A desire for financial betterment GEMINI may (May 21-June 6)--Behind lead you into new, interesting and per the-scenes activities make or break haP-s dane:erous activity. your chances for financial gain. 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11 Cont. from p. 7 I s u T s u A F R 0 T c 0 D E· Gannon resumed his education who Gannon always found "very was ultra-conservative. "He would at Boston University where he pleasant." The two once never think of appearing 9 A. A N R E N R A M s A L I s earned his B.S. degree. He then. appeared on the same program in public without a shirt and tie obtained his M.A. degree in in Brockton; Buddy with his on," Gannon says. 4 M N E D L A w T w A R 1 8 E humanities at Harvard. Follow band and Vinnie Gannon with A Bridgewater State College ing advanced graduate work, he the Bridgewater State College alumnus, Joe Casano of the 8 M I J A N M E s J 0 g 9 E I taught at Framingham State Big Band. Buddy made a point Class of 1973, ended up with the before coming to Bridgewater in of coming over after the perfor Kenton band. He played E 0 M J I M D N I w 8 1 4 T L 1958. mance to tell the BSC group trumpet and remains a full-time ~ Among other big band musi what a professional job they did. musician today, living in East c B A H T I M s w 0 R R A H F cians that Prof. Gannon knew Prof. Gannon knew Stan Ken Bridgewater. personally was Vaughn Monroe, ton from 1948 until his recent Prof. Vincent Gannon is still y r A L T D J 0 t. T 0 w A A A E who used to visit mutual friends death. "Stan played piano--and playing a mellow--and at times, in Millis. "He was a singer who he was a fine pianist--but he hot--trumpet and trombone E D F N c A N M R A T R E N H played the trumpet," Gannon played piano in an impressionis today with the Bridgewater State recalls. "He got his start with his tic style." He liked Wagner and College Big Band. Fifty years p I A I L E I L E N D R A F T own student band at the U niver his music was like Wagner have passed since he started updated sity of Ohio. He was a real to the big bands. While playing professionally. D c R A v J 0 L v T A A u R F prince, a great tall guy." Stan Kenton was musically As he puts it succinctly, ••The Then avante-garde, his personality beat goes on." there was Buddy Rich, N K M A D A T T I B B A B 0 0 \ A 0 R R J I N M L E 4 J I M D tion if available. ing Disney Audition Toµr Dancers 1987, P.O. Box 10,000, and singers R B 0 1 9 8 E H 0 8 H 8 4 E R should bring dance attire Lake Buena Vista, Fl. and will be taught 32830-1000 at least A L y E s s y D 0 E H T 9 M 0 one dance/movement Singers, dancers, and combination. Singers musical-theater per w E E s u 0 H K A E L B ·l 1 L should memorize short formers in the Boston vocal selections (ballad area may audition in New Can you find the hidden book classics? 11 Cont. from p. 7 and up-temp.a) and bring York, New York, Monday dancers and musical vocal sheet music in their and Tuesday, Feburary ANIMAL FARM LORD JIM theater performers; the best key. An 2nd and 3rd, at the accompanist Mins ARROWSMITH LORD OF THE eleven FLIES week (June - is provided. koff Rehearsal Studio, BABBITT MOBY DICK August) All American Musicians should bring 1515 Broadway/3rd floor . BLEAK HOUSE 1984 College Band; and Insti their own instrument and (Broadway at 45th street). BRAVE NEW WORLD OLIVER tute of Entertainment TWIST Arts three styles of music for a Instrumentalists in the CANDIDE OUR internship program seek TOWN five minute presentation. Boston area may audition DOCTOR FAUSTUS SILAS MARNER ing dancers, singers and Sight reading material, a in New York City, Satur EMMA instrumentalists. THE ILIAD piano, set-drums, timpani day and Sunday, Febru ETHAN FROME THE ODYSSEY Those auditioning and a xylophone will be ary 7th and 8th, at the Del HARD TIMES should bring a current WALDEN provided at audition sites. Terzo Studios in Carne IVANHOE WAR AND PEACE resume, photograph and A detailed audition bro gie Hall, 8th floor, (154 .,,. letters of recom menda- West 57th Street) 4iil: 1t ''., chure is available by writ- . Tilling·hast Menu

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Chicken Noodle Soup X Scrambled Eggs Baked Chicken Cheese Pizza · Baked Macaroni and Cheese SGtusage Beef Pot Pie Pancakes w/ syrup Parsley Boiled Potato Chili Con Carne Green. Beans WI. Bacon Bits

Fried Chicken Pieces Clam Chowder F Cheese Omelet Tuna Noodle Casserole Waffles w/ syrui: Baked. Fish w/ Lemon Sauce French Fries Stuffed Manicotti Cauliflower Potato au Gratin BRUNCH Vegetable Eggs to Order Beef Soup Vegetable Beef Soup French Toast Meatbal I Sub Bee·f Burgandy w/ Buttered Egg Noodles Chicken Croquettes w/ Gravy Fried Clam Roll Potato Puffs Onion Rings

~~t=rench Onion Soup Fried Chicken Eggs to Order Shaved Roast Beef on a Bulkie , Super Bacon Burger s Waffles American Chop Suey French Fries · Home Fries Zuchini in Tomato~~

~~Soup Du Jour Soup Du Jour M Cheese Omelet Chicken Nuggets w/choice of sauces Steak & Cheese Sub Waffles Spaghetti Casserole & Meatballs Ham Steak w/sliced Pineapple French Fries Seal loped Potatoes~~

Clam Chowder Clam Chowder Scrambles T Eggs Meatloaf w/G ravy Seafood Platter w/Shrimp & Clams Pancakes w/syrup Cheese Dream w/Bacon Lasagne w/Meatsauce Bacon Mashed Potato French Fries · Corn Chowder Corn Chowder Cheese Omelet Taco Yankee Pot Roast w French Toast Chicken Pot Pie w/biscuits Chicken Wing· Dings Mexican Corn Baked Potato 10 The Comment Thursday, February 5, 1987 Sports Bo Ruggiero captures 1 OOth victory Credits players for success

By ter, Cathy Baker (1985 ECAC Mike Storey "Player of the Year"), Carolyn Parsley ( 1986 ECAC All-Star) Recently, women's basketball and the present teams' J oAnri coach Bo Ruggiero hit the 100- Runge (three-time ECAC All win mark as the Lady Bears' Star). "Around these players I court mentor for the past five built each team, but every player years. on all those tournament teams His success rate in wins averages made a contri bu ti on to our out to well over twenty wins per success." season as his teams have traveled Going over his career at BSC to four consecutive NCAA post- two wins really stuck out in Rug ·season tournaments during his giero's mind. "That first year we tenure at BSC. played Division II power When asked what he attrib- Assum pt ion College in our uted his success to, Ruggiero put second game and beat them (68- it this way,"Obviously, you need 57). It was then I knew the type players to win and I've been for- of basketball I teach would be tunate enough to consistently . successful at the Division III have an outstanding player on level. The other win came last each team. The hard work ethic year against Salem State when_ that l coach made the role play- nobody gave us a prayer of win Coach Ruggiero in action against Salem State, instructs (left to right) ers o~ each team that much bet- ning. They went on to become Lyn Malkasian, Lori Boylan and Stacy Belton. The Lady Bears lost 75- ter than our oppositi?n, as well." the national champions and our Of those outstandmg 63,-lorcing him to wait an additional three days for his historic 100th victory. players, (69-60) victory was the only Ruggiero immediately popped blemish on their perfect record." off the names DeeDee Enaben- 11 Cont. p. 11 Men's team wins two out of three By nation the rest of the way as the • lA:me E'inn C) 'nc11tgi; ... ~onrsetHM' '85C'''"'b""Y'"' twenty in the second half. Rich The Bridgewater State men's Maquire led the Bears with (14) basketball team is back on track while Steve Lopes chipped in as they won two big games this with (13). past week. Their overall record is The Bears returned to their now (9-6) and (2-4) in the MAS former selves against Fitchburg CAC conference. State winning a decisive MAS The Bears started their surge· CAC confrontation (81-58). against the Nichols Bisons top After going to the locker room ping them on their own court dead-locked at (31 -31) the Bears (83-79). After trailing (39-36) at came out growling. Led by Steve the half, the Bears found their Lopes and· Rob Pimental with shooting eye as they hit 52% (16) each BSC pulled away to from the field. Steve Lopes (20) their second MASCAC win of and Chuck J aehnig ( 19) led all the season. Bears scorers. Rob Pimental put Co-captains of the 1986-87 gymnastics team in a workman-like effort with · Coach Mark Champagne (left)Sharon Heraty, Coach is Kelleher (center), and Joy (14) points, (9) rebounds. pleased with how the team is Fessler(right) BSC had just the opposite playing. "We're playing much happen to them against Salem better as a team. Everyone is giv Gymnastics· State as they dropped a (88-71) ing 100% every game. If we lose a team "beaming" decision. The Bears led at half- game it isn't because of lack of time (37-34) but went into hiber- effort on our part." Beats Smith· College, Coast Guard, while loosing to Salem State

By indudes some extremely tal the type I've been .teaching my Michael Storey ented individuals. New Jersey veterans. This group is really Men's basketball transfer Jeri Anderson will add going to be something to watch Last season the Bridgewater some needed depth in bars, the next few years." State women's gymnastics team beam, and vault. The rest of the _,,.,.,...._.__. The Lady Bears have started had an outstanding season as team statistics as of Feb. 5th is made up of sophomores this year off strong winning two they finished with a near perfect (3) and freshmen (5). All of their first three meets. They (7-1) record and competed in arounds ·Patti Sullivan, Deb trounced Smith College ( 133.3- both the New England (3rd MacDonald, Theresa Therrien, 83. 7) and· annihilated Coast. place) and ECAC (5th place) and Teresa Spencer will streng Guard (129.2-66.8). In their meet. Coach Andrea Kelleher then the Lady Bears in all four third meet BSC went up against hopes that 1987 will bring more events. Leslie Varnerin (beam), Salem State, who won the New of the same for her 13 member Lynn Palmieri (beam/ floor), England last year. Our ladies lost squad. Kelly Powers (beam/floor) and a close one to SSC (153. 75- This years team is a mixture of Carol Hanagan (beam/vault) 145.4) but improved their both old and new with veteran team will also be key performers this score considerably. co-captains Joy Fessler~. (all year. "Our squad will soon be scor around) and Sharon Heraty (all Coach Kelleher is "beaming" around), as ing in the I50's consistently. well as· Sarah Dug over her new recruits. "We've got gan (floor/beam) We'll see Salem State again in and Susan some outstanding talent on the Jakub (bars) post season competition and it making up the team this year. The routines I'm returning may be a different story next cast. getting out of some of these time around with us doing the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.~~ .~F~FPm~~~ JQ~Jh~. ~f'm freshmen and sophomores are smiling", says Kelleher. Thursday, February 5, 1987 The Comment 11

~~Lori Boyland tries to get the ball down low to Mary Women's swim team continues to Cawley in a loosing effort against Salem State.~~

struggle • Cont. from p. 1o ciated with such outstanding Bo players as I have been After suffering their third loss came back with a win in the 50 repeated with a win over eve Ruggiero's future these · goals as the past five years. One 123-88 to Westfield, the BSC breast stroke, Jean Bailey taking ryone in the optional diving, and Bridgewater hundred State is only a number women's swim team travelled to third. Chris Mirgon took an Jean Bailey and Cathy Sughrue women's basketball and basi coach were these. cally the involvement Salem to take on the Vikings; exciting second in the 100 yd. took third and fourth in the 100 "I just with these but could not come back witn bl}tterfly, nearly overtaking her yd. individual medley. would like to continue hav players this what I get the win last Saturday. The meet opponent at the finish. Lynn ing a good time being asso- the most pleasure out of." was a triple-dual meet with a Mulkerrin scored her first BSC With the score Salem 71, BSC strong MIT team, but the Bears win in the 50 free, Kate Grady 50, the Lady Bears finished the 18 focused their efforts on Salem, finishing fourth. meet on a positive note in the 200 r;S'f....__A and over admitted losing 71-57, and 69-58 to MIT. Sandy Menard scored her best yard free relay. The team of BSC opened up with a second total, 133.65 points in the one Joanne Anderson, Lynn Mul Mo•-'EWed place in the 200 medley relay, meter required diving, beating kerrin, Jen Mirgon, and Chris ~~J with Jen Mi~gon, Jean Bailey, all contestants. Joanne Ander Mirgon blew the rest of the field Chris Mkgon, and Kate Grady. son and Cathy Sughrue com out of the pool, turning in a fine Joanne Anderson and Anja Van bined for first and third in the I :51.86 time. Hagens took second and fourth 100 free, then Kate Grady and The BSC women travelled to in the 500 yd. freestyle, Joanne Jan Manley finished third and Plymouth State this Wednesday, turning in her best ·time, a fourth in the I 00 yd. backstroke. and will take on·U-Mass Boston 6:12.03. Jen Mirgon and Cathy Cathy Sughrue and Lydia Joyce at the Harbor Campus this com Sughrue took first and fourth in took first and fourth in the 50 ing Saturday in a co-ed meet. the 50 fly, then Joanne Anderson butterfly. Sandy Menard

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CONCERT ENSEMBLE Career Learning and Place Applications are presently now available at the Park Visitor Earn free trips and cash too! M usicians needed for Concert ment February Workshops are being accepted. Don't miss this Center in the Market Mills com Call 1-800-328-8322, ext. Ensemble on Tuesday after available. Wednesday, February exciting opportunity far per plex, corner of Market and Dut 579. noons at 3:00 pm. All instru I Ith at 2:00-3:00 P.M. an Inter sonal, cultural, and academic ton Streets in downtown Lowell. ments are needed. For more viewing Workshop is available. enrichment. Call the Division of Lowell National Historical Park SPRING BREAK 87- information contact Prof. Gan On Wednesday, February 25th Graduate and Continuing Edu will be hiring Park Rangers Departs every week in non in Library 333. at 2:00-3:00 P.M. a workshop on cation of Fitchburg State Col ($5.65/Hr. to $7.10/Hr.) and March. Ft. Lauderdale $309 resumes will be offered also. lege at (617)345-2343 for Park Laborers ($6.40/ Hr. to includes RT jet and hotel for RUGBY LECTURE--There will Sign up for these workshops is at complete detailed brochure and $7.62/ Hr.). Park Rangers carry 7 nights, all taxes & tips. be a lecture on College Rugby the Career Learning & Place application. out a wide variety of duties Daytona $309 includes RT Programs spons~red by the ment Office. "The Competitive including: staffing the Park Vis jet and 7 nights. Hotel, all Bridgewater State Rugby Foot Edge - Managing the Interview" CHALLENGE YOURSELF-- itor Center, preparing and deliv and taxes & tips. ball Club on Wednesday, Febru will be shown on Dial Access help others challenge multi ering guided tours; and Montreal Weekends $79. ary 11, 1987, in the Adrian during the week of February 9th ple sclerosis-- by joining the protecting Park resources and Departs every weekend Rondileau Campus Center's thru the 13th. Jimmie Heuga USA express at visitors. Park Laborers perform Attitash Feb.-May includes Round Demonstration Room at 7:30 Ski Resort on February a variety of indoor and outdoor Trip Motor Coach and 2 pm. All students, faculty and 13th. work. The work involves direct LOIS DECKER AW ARD-The nights hotel directly down administration are welcome to On February 13, at Attitash contact with the visiting public. Hyannis-Bridgewater Health, Ski Resort, town. All taxes and tips. attend. There is no admission over 30 local co-ed Applicants must be at least 18 Physical Education and Recrea teams For more details call charge. of skiers will challenge years of age and a US citizen in tion Alumni Association is spon Dynamic Destinations, 482 themselves and test their limits! order ta be eligible for employ soring the Lois Decker Award. Main Street, Malden, 617- These co-ed teams of skiers wiH ment. Applicants RUGBY PRACTICE--will be interested in 324-7735 or 617-321-4165. The award shall be a monetary be participating in a fund-raising working for Lowell National held Friday nights at 7:30 pm sum a warded to a junior major marathon to benefit the Jimmie Historical Park may submit (beginning January 30, 1987, in the Health, Physical Educa Heuga Center, the only center in their applications directly to Student rep wanted to sell and continuing till March break) tion and Recreation Depart this country that exists to help Lowell National Historical Park travel Spring Break. Call in the Kelly Gymnasium. New ment. Additional criteria for people with Multiple Sclerosis no later than Sunday, February 617-321-4165. players are welcome to attend, selection of the recipient(s) can develop exercise and fitness pro- 15, 1987. no experience necessary. Help be obtained SPRING BREAK from Professor grams. The fund-raising goal for Appl ica t ion f rm s for support the Bridgewater State Coakley, 0 JAMACIA manager HPER Faculty/Fresh the event at Attitash is $30,000. summer employment at Rugby Football Club. Give man Advising Center, and needed. FREE vacation plus will The Jimmie Heuga USA National Park .areas throughout blood, play Rugby. be posted in the Kelly Gymna $$$. I-800~237-206 L ··------Express will start out early in the the united States are also availa sium Lt?bby. morning and will continue until bleat the Visitors Center. These For anyone interested in play the sun sets. These co-ed teams applications must be submitted HIRING TODAY! TOP ing Women's Rugby this Spring, will compete ta raise funds from no later than Thursday, January PAY! Work at Home. No there will be a meeting Monday, Fitchburg State College and sponsors, which may include 15, 1987. experience needed. 'Write February 9th at 7:30 PM, an the the Universite de Haute Alsace business, family and friends. Lowell National Historical Cottage IndiJstries, 1407 ground floor of the Campus are co-sponsoring a Summer And they will be a part of a Park will hold application work and a· half ( l / 2) Jenkins, Center. Veterans MUST attend. program at the Universite de group that attempts to ski more shops for all those interested in Norman, Oklahoma 73069. For mare information, contact Haute Alsace in Mulhouse, than one million vertical feet in summer employment at Lowell Laura or Nancy at 697-5126. France beginning May 26th and one day. National Historical Park 1981 Honda Accord Hatch- on ending June 26th, 1987. . To qu~lif,~· :ac~ c~~ed team : M,Qµd,~y and Tuesday;·"'Fetmrary . back. ) speed. 1 Excellent The following recruiters will The program is open to all mustcSki'J '\W'·'mt'~~~,~~··""'9 and 10 1987 from 9AM to ---~~~u-~~"-o&M~~-~~"'~'!"1,:~~-""""1--,;e'·on""flfe-BSC C'"am1fos .nexf Cassette/stereo. Must sell week. On Monday, Tuesday, ~:!:'f~~~~=;:~>;:,:~': ~~~:·~/e;; .o"o~d ~~~ 1~:i~~ :::!:~ 1~:~~i1~ , ~21~ $15QO or best offer. Call 748- and 1 Wednesday, February 9, IO, to special students. Two under- awarded an equal number of Mills complex. Interested appli~ 0304. and 11 the US Marines will be graduate courses (each 3 S.H.) points for dollars raised by verti- cants may attend the workshops recruiting outside the bookstore'. meeting Humanities require- cal feet skied. The team with the anytime between 9AM and 4PM Also on Wednesday, February ments are offered. The course on greatest number of total points ATTENTION FROSHS in order to receive assistance in 11th, Polaris Enterprises will be French Culture, taught in Eng- at the end will be sent to•Vail, filling out and SOPHS! Need help the application. recruiting outside the bookstore. lish, provides an overview of the Colorado, to compete with financing your college edu 15 The National Park Service is On Tuesday, February 10th, culture of France and its literary other teams from around the cation? Scholarship Oppor an E qua 1 Opp o rt unity Fayva/Morse Shoe will be heritage. A course in Conversa: country. The winning team at Employer. tunity Services, a For more informa recruiting Manageme.nt Trai tional French allows partici- Attitash will also· have a chance computerized matching ser · ti an, contact Lowell National nees at the Career Learning and pants to develop and/ or to ski with 20 vice, can locate 5-25 sources former Olympic Historical Park, 169 Merrimack Placement Office. improve their French language and World Cup skiers of financial aid which you as they Street, Lowell, MA 0185~~ skills. compete to,ski two million verti- (617)459I1000. may qualify for. Results are ·Courses are taught by Fitch- cal feet in one day. Past partici- guaranteedl For free infor Searching for the Buddha- bur~ State College faculty and pants have included Jean ma ti an, mail a self-· Communist China--Facu1ty lec facuity members of the Univer- Cfaude Killy, Billy Kidd, Phil addressed, stamped ture given by Dr. Street on Students Needed for Cruise Ship Feb. site de Haute Alsace. Partici- Mahre, Cindy Nelson, and other envelope to Scholarship 10th at 7:00 pm in the Adrian Jobs--The cruise line industry pants are housed in dormitories national, Olympic, and interna has Opportunity S~rvices, 4 Rondileau Campus Center targeted college students for Din at the U niversite ~nd as part of tional champions. Meadow Lane, Suite 12, ing Room. Admission is free and many of the over 8,000 open and the program cost, receive break- Additional information on Bridgewater, MA 02324. refreshments will be served. available positions expected this fast and lunch there. Jimmie Heuga's challenge year. Due ta a tremendous against MS, the Jimmie Heuga increase in the number of pas Centert and MS is also available sengers and new ships, being upon request. New England par added ta existing fleets, an unus ticipants· in the JHC are availa ually large number of new ble fot. interviews. Also, employees are needed. interviews may be scheduled with Jimmie Heuga and other Interested college students Olympic and national champ- should send their name and ion, school address to: CRUISE ------LINES INTERNATIONAL Application forms for 444 BRICKELL A VE., PLAZA 0 summer employment at Submissions must be legible and in good taste. Lowell 51353, MIAMI, FLORIDA x 0 National Historical Park are 33131-2492.

~~A Liturgy of the Resurrection for Tracy Spinazola~~

~~Thursday, February 12, 1987 - 7:30 p.m. Catholic Center - Park Avenue Together, Let Us Pray~~