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Dec 9, SAC 303, and the agenda was approved as is. The SUNY, Stonybook, NY next business was approval of minutes. After some brief but bitter wrangling the December's senate meeting minutes too were approved. Following turned out to be a show of strength, with that the dean was invited to address the the senate floor divided almost equally. senate. The evening began with much excitement, The Dean first admonished the with video cameras set up and enough senators for the divisiveness displayed by snacks to make the senators last a long the senators. He made the assertion that and tumultuous night. to an impartial observer the voting seemed The Dean Dr Lawrence Martin to fall ethnic patterns, which he described also turned up for the meeting.The first as unfortunate. He advised the senators salvo was fired as expected when some to vote based on issues and represent senators moved that item F of the new their departments which are ethnically business in the agenda be moved to the diverse and not on their own beliefs. He beginning of the meeting, Item F being the also went on to say that decisions based discussion about the unconstitutional on narrow majority maybe okay for states removal of President Guofeng Huo. and governments but not for student This motion then failed narrowly organization. (see below)

Ex-President Mr. GUofeng HUo makes an impassionate plea to the senate. SNOWY BROOK: WINTER ARRIVES TWO WEEKS EARLY THAN USUAL Photo by Sivaraman Prakasam He added, the goal of a student organi- STONY BROOK, NY zation is to learn to work together and not An Unprecedented noreaster hit much of to display the tyranny of the majority. He north eastern coast of the united states said a vote based on a narrow majority is with total snow accumulation ranging from not a victory to any one party concerned 12 - 24 inches. Atleast eight deaths were but a failure in a student body context. linked to snow related traffic accidents He urged the students to abandon such across three states. In new york city snow divisiveness and work together as a accumulated upto 13 inches, with Mayor team. Bloomberg stating the cleanup cost of the On the removal of the president, The city is going to a million dollars per inch. Dean took pains to explain that the deci- Stony brook was also greatly affected by sion was made purely based on the infor- the storm. An accumulation of 12 - 18 mation he got from the speaker and that inches was reported on the yahoo weather this does not mean that its final. He said page. This reporter witnessed atleast Mr. Guofeng should use the GSO's three cars sliding of nicholls road due to appeal process. Based on the outcome of slippery roads. An empty school bus lay the appeals process and further review overturned on the same road. Many of the by the university a final decision would be residents were little prepared to tackle the made. He went on to say the University slick conditions on the road as winter reserves the right of final decision made its unwelcome arrival two weeks Stony Brook blanketed by snow. Photo By Bogdan ScurtuA .(CONTD PAGE: 9) earlier than usual. (CONTD PAGE: 9)

I I I I I L ,L I Ia ii I~ 'L I-I-' I I MillMMIllllH II I - I , I , I I - I I EDITORIALS & OPINION DECEMBER 2003

and order followed during the Board of concerning the constitution, then it should by ending discussion the accused was Welcome Aboard Appeals (BoA) report at the above men- be noted that the question may be taken asked to leave the meeting in order to tioned meeting. It is not claimed by the up by the Rules and Constitution deliberate and make a decision on the Mr Speakeri Speaker that this letter is absolute or is Committee in order to determine the defin- report. This, again, is common procedure an exact account of the events at the itive interpretation, again, with no other (see Robert's Rules) especially in the case above meeting. This letter is solely implications on that determination and with of a trial. intended as commentary to shed light no implication on the course of action by In summary, it appears that the on the actions of the GSO from the per- the senate in lieu of the question. procedures followed during the BoA report spective of the Chair of the meeting, The lesson to learn here is that any inter- was within the common and written proce- the Speaker, at the Nov. 11 meeting. pretations of rules of an assembly never dures, which allowed for the senate to Guofeng Hou, the GSO determine the actions that the assembly make a decision on the BoA report, in this President at the Nov. 11, 2003 GSO sen- must make or should have made. case to remove the President from office. ate meeting under the authority of inter- In parallel to the discussion of the For proper action to be taken to challenge pretation given to him by the GSO consti- President's claims of unconstitutional pro- the final decision of the senate the ques- tution has made the claim that the proce- cedures during the BoA report, which was tion should be brought to the senate by a dures and order followed in the senate's a trial of the President, the Speaker had senator and deferred to the RCC or BoA decision to remove the President from nq challenges from the senate during the for investigation. office are unconstitutional and therefore BoA committee report at the Nov. 11 sen- Respectfully, instantaneously make the above decision ate meeting. In addition, the proper peo- Shawn Pottorf null and void. ple requested by the current BoA chair- Chairman, Lounge Advisory Committee, The President's claim, which is man were present in order for the BoA former GSO Speaker paraphrased above, has been noted in the report to proceed. minutes of the Nov. 11 meeting. It is out In the matter of how the BoA DEAN DR. LAWRENCE of order, though, to determine that as the report was conducted, there were many GSO President, or as any GSO member, reasons that may justify the procedures MARTIN"S LETTER an interpretation of the GSO constitution taken. The BoA written report had been made in a meeting must instantaneously previously presented to the senate and On Friday November 14, I met with the THE NEW SPEAKER OF GSO MR.PRASANNA have action taken. In concerning proce- made publicly available in an August 2003 Speaker of the GSO Senate who THOGULUDU dures and order at a GSO regular or urgent, senate meeting. At this meeting presided over the GSO Senate meeting urgent meeting, it is the Speaker, or chair the accused was given appreciable time to on November 11. Having reviewed We th editors, on behalf of the of the meeting, who determines these present his case to the senate, and appre- carefully the procedures for the Senate Stony Brook graduate community wel- matters in dealing with the orders of the ciable time was given to the senate to ask meeting, the Speaker is of the firm come, Mr Prasanna Thoguludu to the GSO. day (the agenda) and orders of business. questions to the BoA committee and the opinion that the decision to remove Mr Thoguludu has taken up the postion of Rephrasing the above statements: claims accused. With the BoA report having Guofeng Hou as President of the GSO Speaker after the resignation of Mr Shawn in which the decisions made by the GSO been tabled at this meeting (meaning no was Pottorf. senate are instantaneously null and void decision was made by the senate) and at in accord with the GSO constitution. Mr Thoguludu is a first year due to the President's authority over inter- the following meetings until the Nov. 11 While I recognize that there is graduate student at the Material science pretation of the GSO constitution at all meeting, it should be known that the considerable disagreement on this issue, department. He joined Stonybrook after GSO meetings are out of order. accused had ample time to prepare any I have decided to accept the completing his undergraduate degree in In order to properly justify the statements to be given the senate, written results of that vote pending the outcome technology from India. claim of unconstitutional procedures or or verbal. In addition, it was the view of of any appeal that might be made He takes office at a difficult time order, the GSO senate must first challenge the Speaker that the BoA report was of a according to GSO and University poli- for the GSO and shoulders a tremendous the procedure or order followed by raising very delicate nature and because of the cies. As such, Angeliki Field-Pollatou responsibilty in maintaining the dignity of the question, which in this case has been reasons above limited the BoA to only a will be recognized by the University as the GSO. raised by the President at the Nov. 11 summary of their report and the accused the President of the Graduate We wish him luck and request meeting. In other words, a senator should (after his request) to a limited statement in Student Organization. that he do his best to help the GSO busi- make a motion to call to question (vote) on defense of the charges in order that the Best, LM. ness, being done in a fair and impartial the interpretation, or make a motion to senate be given ample time to ask ques- Lawrence B. Martin, Ph.D. manner regards modify or suggest alternative procedures tions to the BoA and the accused during Dean of the Graduate School, Associate -the graduate or order, or not follow the procedure in the Nov. 11 meeting until the senate chose Provost for Analysis and Planning question. Since the GSO President is not on its own to end discussion. Professor of Anthropology and of a member of the senate, but an executive, It is common procedure (see Anatomical Sciences Letter from tha Former the President cannot make motions to call Robert's Rules for example) for an assem- The Graduate School to question the constitution at a senate bly during a trial of a member, in this case Suite 2401, Computer Science Building Speaker iMrShawn Pottoed meeting. The President's authority lies in the President, that after the investigating Stony Brook University, NY 11794-4433, the right to make the sole interpretation of committee (BoA) reports and the accused U.S.A. Letter to the GSO from the the constitution at a GSO senate meeting makes statements the assembly acts upon Tel. (631) 632 7035, Fax. (631) 632 7243 Speaker present at the Nov. 11, 2003 with no other implications. Therefore, if no the resolutions (report) submitted by its E-mail: GSO senate meeting concerning the motion is made to call to question an inter- investigating committee. When the senate Lawrence.Martin @stonybrook.edu claims of unconstitutional procedures pretation made by anyone in the senate at the Nov. 11 meeting came to this point

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LOUNGE ADVISORY CQOMMITTEE REPORT 9 DECEMBER 2003

The Lounge Advisory Committee show various details of the facility, of action. tops. Contact the Division of (Lounge Committee) consists of at including labeling of all fixtures in rest Information Technology (DolT) for least four (4) members that work in room inquiries about registering your laptop conjunction With the FSA, as per 17. Providing proof of Disability and for wireless access at the Cafe. Any guidelines, i.e. a contract, established Workers' Compensation insurance Programming and problems accessing the network at by the GSO and FSA, to oversee the 18. Processing time at Health the Cafe should be directed to the operation of the Graduate Student Department for resubmissions of Services at the University Cafe manager or staff. Lounge (the University Cafe). At required documentation (3 rounds to least once every semester, the com- get all of the issues defined, as of Cafe We are proud to announce that the mittee shall present a detailed report now) 46-inch plasma television has been to the Senate describing the present The Cafe may not sell consumable The committee reviews its program- installed. It is provided to be used in status of the Lounge, and outline any items in reusable retainers such as ming for the University Cafe every presentations and entertainment. future plans as provided by the GSO glasses without this health permit; two months and discusses new pro- The Cafe is in the process of provid- constitution. thereby the service of the Cafe is lim- gramming for the following two ing cable TV programming for casual ited to bottled alcoholic and non-alco- months. In addition, the committee entertainment or for special events The Present Status of the holic beverages and practically reviews and approves proposals by and hopes to be able to provide TV restricts the hours of operation to the student groups, faculty and staff programming by spring 2004. University Cafe evening. The willingness of groups, or other persons in regard to Chartwells to make their catering per- holding events or requesting perform- More information about the University The University Cafe has been opera- mit available to us, and with a lot of ances at the University Cafe. Any Cafe can be found at its website at tional since September 5 with limited creative and hard work by the Cafe group may utilize the lounge to have http://www.universitycafe.org hours of operation being in the manager, the University Cafe would meetings provided they do not conflict evening. A required health permit is not be open at all due to the Health with scheduling and campus alcohol Committee documents still being applied for and delays in Department process. policy (minors may not be on Cafe obtaining the permit include, but have The Lounge Committee has written premises while alcohol is being website: not been limited to: its first feedback report to the Faculty served). Events and special pro- 1. Installing additional hot water sup- Student Association (FSA) with con- gramming organized by groups must http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Stu/spot- ply to meet Health Dept. require- cerns of the University Cafe. A be approved by Student Union and. torf/info/gsollounge-docs.htm. ments (University covering expense) Feedback Report is requested by Activities (SU&A) by following their 2. Installing additional grease traps to FSA at least once a semester. The- guidelines for special events in addi- FSA/GSO Graduate meet Department of Public Works Feedback Report is attached below. tion to approval by the Lounge com- requirements (University covering The Committee requests that any mittee and University Cafe manage- Student Lounge Contract expense) concerns of the GSO senate or of ment. Procedures for reserving and 3. Installing air gaps under sinks to any graduate student with the utilizing the University Caf6 may be A new contract between FSA and meet Health Department require- University Cafe be sent to the Lounge found at the following website: GSO in managing and running the ments (University covering expense) Committee chairman or members http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Stu/spottorf/i GSL has been approved by the 4. Providing explanation of University (http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Clubs/gso/c nfo/gso/lounge-docs.htm. Committee and President and accept- Power Plant capacities that support ommittees/committees.htm). ed by FSA and the Graduate School the facility, from a State engineer In general, it is the feeling of the Nightly programming to date consists dean. A copy of the contract can be 5. Obtaining sewage clearance (S-9) Committee and Cafe management of the following and is subject to found at from the Department of Wastewater that the University Cafe has seen an change: http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Stu/spottorf/i Management overall increase in 'patrons and praise Wednesdays: nfo/gso/lounge-docs.htm. 6. Adding spill guard to bar for its location and decor compared to Sharp-9 Jazz Sessions 8 - 11:30 PM. This report has been approved by the 7. Adding splash guard to washing the previous GSL. Though, reports Thursdays: members of the Lounge Advisory sink from FSA on the revenues of the Various singer/songwriters of Committee. 8. Providing separate racks for clean Cafe in the first three months do not the Long Island Music Coalition 8 - Shawn Pottorf, Chairman, and dirty dishes appear to be on track to meet the 10 PM. Karaoke 10:30 PM to closing. Lounge Advisory Committee 9. Installing barrier to separate subsidy budgeted by the GSO for Fridays: employee-only areas from patron 2003-2004. Two factors in these Blues/Bluegrass or invited The Lounge Advisory areas losses are believed to be hindering guitarist/singers 8 - 11 PM. 10. Identifying employee locker areas further growth in revenues, which are Saturdays: Various bands and Committee 11. Submitting explanation that ade- 1) the Cafe's limitation on services musicians at 10 PM. quate storage space exists like espresso, coffee, and pastry Please visit the University Cafe web- Shawn Pottorf, Chairman 12. Providing a full menu that specifi- snacks and hours of operation; and site listed below for more program- Angeliki Field-Pollatou, Events cally excludes any food preparation 2) restraint from campus wide adver- ming information. Liaison - on site tisement due to our lack of services Menu services include, pending the Abhijit Sengupta 13. Providing additional plans to which require a health permit. The acquisition of a health permit: coffee, Brian Pringle demonstrate that no wastewater lines Committee is mindful of the GSO's tea, espresso, cappuccino, cafe latte, Carl Shapiro run above the facility initial desires for the GSL services hot chocolate, bottled beer, wine, lim- Christine Promin 14. Providing additional plans to show and balanced budget and is fervently ited mixed drinks, single serve Elisabeth Bojsza plumbing to facility working to meet those desires. At desserts and sandwiches. The menu Fei Ji 15. Providing additional plans of this time, with the GSL still in a state can be found on the Cafe's website Guofeng Hou entire first floor of Stony Brook Union of settling into its new location and listed below. Jean Cadet 16. Providing additional plans that with problems defined above in Masa Prodanovic obtaining a health permit, it is difficult The Cafe now has wireless internet Wenyi Zhang THE GRADUATE 3 to recommend taking any new course access for university registered lap- I II -1 I I I I I I P~sea~ ~ It seg~e~s~ - INSPIRED AT THE BROOK DECEMBER 2003

THE BLAH BLAH BLOGS -BYJanani Ramnath

... And the stars say

"Leo, if you're single, today you there someone else in Tech Support I can electrical contractors were really not my that when I read the right message, I'd will find love." proclaimed my daily email talk to? I need answers you see." Ah well, cup of tea. Nevermind, there were still six know somehow. horoscope. Aha! At last, my day hath some people just couldn't appreciate even hours left for the day to get over. A lot After poring through dozens of come. basic courtesy. I guess that guy wasn't my could happen in six hours. junk mails about topics ranging from get- I went to work with a heart full of song and type anyway. I stopped by at Dunkin Donuts ting a quick-fix diploma to instant weight a head full of dreams. Who would be the I refused to let this get me to get a cup of coffee. "How much is a loss to penile and breast enlargements, I one? Maybe it would be one of the innu- down. So, when the phone rang again I small hot chocolate?" I heard someone finally found another mail from the same merable people that call me up everyday (I sang "Tech support. This is ..." It turned ask. I turned around. Hmm. Kinda cute. horoscope people...this time with a weekly work for Tech Support for a manufacturer out to be my friend who was on a similar "About a dollar fifty I guess" I replied even forecast. "Take care of major expenses of electrical hardware). So I answered quest. "Hey girl, there is a rep meeting though he hadn't asked me. He looked this week. Work may be stressful early in every call with the sweetest smile and the going on in my company and there is this slightly startled, nodded in acknowledge- the week. The weekend is a time to sit most enthusiastic voice I could muster. really hot dude there. You think I should ment and moved away quickly. Maybe he back and enjoy some romance with a spe- Well, yes they wouldn't be able to see my 'chat him up?" was married. Maybe he was gay. Maybe cial person". smile, but you bet they'd hear it. "Oh do whatever you want. he was just an asocial psychotic. What?? This was from the very "Yes, our equipment will start in Don't tie up my phone lines. Today is the I reached home and checked same website. How could they contradict most outdoor conditions. How is the day you know" I said airily. "What? Not my email; all email, even the junk ones themselves? Bah! weather there anyway?" I tried striking up you as well. Hmmph!" and she hung up which I usually delete. Maybe my love Oh well, at least I've got till the weekend conversations. Unfortunately people didn't sounding extremely miffed. By the end of worked for a debt consolidation firm or a to find the special person.;-) seem very inclined to socialize. "Lady, is the day, I'd arrived at the conclusion that instant baldness cure company! I was sure -J R

And the Gods laughed...

the year that had just passed. "Hey God" I called out. No response. and don't trespass" He snapped. I could And the Gods laughed... Over lunch though, in addition to see his laughter was wearing off. Why did they laugh you ask? his daily commentary about the weather, "Yoo hoo God! God" I called repeatedly Well, for that we need to go to the latest sports score and his metabo- before he turned around startled. "I guess I'll leave now. I came here the beginning. Or maybe that would take lism, he added, "I cannot imagine a life because I thought you were laughing at too long. Hmm... But how do I provide an without you". "Twas me you were calling? Sorry. I that young couple below". He looked down introduction otherwise? This startled her out of her slumber. She thought it was just someone swearing to see where I was pointing and suddenly Well, somewhere in the middle gaped at him wide-eyed. "What did you using my name as usual" He said. broke into a renewed fit of laughter. of the story is a guy who is interested in a say?" girl. Yes, I know I haven't told you who the "I said I cannot imagine a life without you." "Goddamn you. My throat is hoarse now" I "What now for godssake?" I asked rather guy is or who the girl is and why he is "Oh!" she paused and added "But I can." cried rather angrily. scared that he might choke. interested in her. See, thats the part of the "You can what?" He said slightly confused. introduction that I've skipped. To really tell After all it had been just one of those stan- "See! That's what I mean. Anyway what "I am amused that you'd think I was laugh- you all would take me months or maybe dard lines he had said, and he didn't brings you here? How did you get here ing at that couple. Have I nothing better to even a year. After all thats how long he expect she'd take it so literally. anyway?" He asked do?" knew her before he realized that he truly I can imagine a life without you I mean." deeply adored her. It all happened sud- "Oh!" he said slightly put off and not know- "I am the narrator of this story, which So saying he looked down again and denly though. The realization I mean. ing what else to say, added" Must be nice allows me to go anywhere. The reason I laughed even harder than before if that Here is a girl he has been see- I guess." am here is were possible. ing every single working day of the past "Actually it isn't" She replied with a smile. to ask why you're laughing." year and it suddenly strikes him that he She had chronic insomnia and this sud- "And now?" I asked even more fearfully. loves her, all because she happened to denly looked promising as a lifetime cure. "Oh that? It was this cloud I was perched "Oh now, I am finally laughing at that cou- wear a hideous pink and white striped skirt It took some time for her sentence to sink on. It has this most peculiar lift when the ple below." that day. in, but when it did, he embraced her with wind blows a certain way. It is funny. Most Why she wore the skirt is a dif- "Oh darling." funny." He said. "But why God? Is there doom ahead of ferent story, and one I am not sufficiently So busy were they with their them? What tragedy will befall?" qualified to narrate. Wear it she did and embrace that they didn't hear the gods "How come I heard multiple voices laugh- love her he did. Perhaps it reminded him laugh. Which brings us back to the original ing? Where are the others?" I asked look- "See that's the mistake you fellas make. of his mother who wore a similar skirt question. Why did they laugh? How am I ing around. Surely I have a right to be amused! Why although her (the mother's) skirt had yel- supposed to know? Am I privy to their bring disaster into it? I am merely laughing low stripes on it as well. Perhaps it was amusement? "Oh thats just the cloud formation again. It because they look so silly. Her pink and the absence of the yellow stripes that Oh well, I know what you're thinking. creates certain sound frequencies to white skirt! So ridiculously hideous! Why, attracted him. He never really sufficiently You're probably wondering what sorrow resound. I am afraid its just me here at my mother, god-bless-her, has a similar analyzed the cause of his sudden attrac- lies in store for this young couple. All right, .this point. The others are gone on a pil- skirt as well!" tion. all right, I'll go find out why the Gods grimage" SHe was a doer not a thinker you laughed. So, I left him giggling, perched on his see. Being a doer, he merely walked up to Upon investigation, I found one "A pilgrimage? For the Gods? Where funny little cloud. Strange are the ways of the girl and asked her out to lunch. This lone God perched on a cloud giggling would they go?" God, don't you think? itself was no big surprise, since they'd had occasionally. -JR lunch together every single working day in "Never you mind. You stick to your story

THE GRADUATE 4 I II I I , II . ilI~ll NEWS AND' BLUES DECEMBER 2003

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Minutes of November 11th 2003 Motion to approve Jamie Page on SB greater than 200, keep the speaker series Motion to approve the board of appeals Regular Senate Meeting Child Care Board is made by Salih and it at $6,000 is made. Motion to end discus- findings is made and it passes by in favor passes by in favor 35, oppose 1 and sion on the above amendments to Budget 20, oppose 6 and abstain 1. The regular senate meeting starts at abstain 2. Motion to approve Christine on by Christine is made and passes in favor Motion to remove Guofeng from office is 6:15PM with 30 senators and all the exec- Student Life Advisory Council is made and 23, oppose 4 and abstain 1. The earlier made. Motion to end discussion on the utives in the meeting room. it passes unanimously. Motion to fill stand- motion passes by in favor 22, oppose 5 above motion is made and it passes by in A motion to move old business item A ing committees first and send available and abstain 2. favor 18, oppose 7 and abstain 2. A sena- (Appointment and approval of new com- university committees positions to the sen- Motion to approve the budget by adding tor from AMS Department (Bin Xu) is not mittee members) and new business item A ate list is made and it passes unanimous- Cabaret grant $550, increasing allocation allowed to vote saying that he came after (Election of new speaker) to after the ly. About the Budget Committee Guofeng for WUSB from $1500 to $3000 is made. the question for voting is made. approval of minutes is made by Salih says that Venkat and Shawn decided to The quorum in the meeting is 29 and the Voting on the motion to remove Guofeng (Agenda of Nov 11th meeting is attached). resign from the Budget Committee and so above motion passes (with 2/3rds majori- from the office is taken up and it passes Motion to end discussion on the above he nominates Jean Cadet and Christine as ty) by in favor 26, oppose 0 and abstain 3. (by 2/3rds majority) by in favor 18, oppose motion is made by Christine and it passes voting members on BC and Abhijit as BC The GSO Budget with the above changes 8 and abstain 2. Another senator from by in favor 24, oppose 2 and abstain 5. alternate. Motion to approve all the mem- passes.Motion to fund the conference by Marine Sciences Department (Xiaosong Motion made by Salih (to move old busi- bers of Budget Committee (Rong Su, Ecology Dept $835 from speaker series is Yang) is not allowed to vote as he came in ness item A and new business item A to Song Gao, Chris Labarbera, Jean Cadet, made and it passes unanimously. when the counting of votes started. after the approval of minutes) passes Christine Promin, Abhijit Sengupta (Alt) On Diwali party proposal by IGSA, Rong Guofeng was called in to the meeting to unanimously. and Guofeng (Alt)) is made by Salih and it says that IGSA submitted the proposal late be informed of the senate's decision on Motion is move new business item C passes unanimously. and there is no recommendation from the the findings of the Board of Appeals. (NYPIRG (Melissa Morahan)) after com- Motion to end discussion on the standing budget committee.Maria moves a motion Guofeng says that the entire procedure is mittees' report is made and it fails by in committees and vote on the members of to move on to the next budget item by unconstitutional.Maria says that the senate favor 6, oppose 22 and abstain 5 the committees is made. The motion pass- ending discussion on the IGSA Diwali needs to elect a new speaker. Prasanna Motion to remove all the three paragraphs es unanimously. party proposal. The motion passes unani- Kumar Thoguluva gives his nomination for right after the appointment and approval of Motion to approve BoA members (Bin mously.Thanksgiving party proposal by the speaker position and Shiva supports standing committees in emergency Tang, Sabrina Hom, Wenyi Zhang, IGSA: Motion to approve the budget com- his nomination. Somesenators nominate September 23rd senate meeting and Sivaraman Prakasam and Yu Zeng) is mittee recommendation to give $750 and Arieh Grossman for speaker position, but approve the rest is moved by Christine. made by Masa. The motion fails by in suggest that IGSA apply for the club allo- he declines his nomination. Discussion on this motion is taken up and favor 13, oppose 23 and abstain 1. cation fund is made and it passes unani- One nomination left for the speaker posi- Guofeng explains that it's the power of the Christine suggests that the president nom- mously.Motion to discuss the BoA report tion. Quorum 22.The motion to accept president to nominate standing commit- inate Sabrina, Wenyi, Shiva, Abhishek, as Chris, the BoA chair from last summer, Prasanna as the Speaker of the Senate tees and the senate shall only approve or -and Salih for BoA Committee since is in the meeting and not move on to new passes (in favor 19, oppose 0, abstain 5. disapprove the committees. Motion to end Abhishek and Salih expressed interest. business is made and it passes unani- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15PM discussion on this motion is made by Guofeng says that overturning the minutes mously. passes unanimously. Maria and it passes by in favor 25, oppose is not overturning the committees Chris Noto gives a brief summary of the 11 November 2003: Agenda for the 3 and abstain 7. The motion made by approved on September 23rd meeting and BoA report (Board of Appeals Report is Emergency GSO Senate meeting, 6- 8 Christine passes by in favor 23, oppose he sticks to his earlier nominations.Shawn attached). The question and answer ses- PM 10 and abstain 3. suggests that the senate should move on sion begins and it is agreed to limit the General Announcements Motion to remove the word "senator "after and let the executive council decide on the discussion to 10 minutes and allow a A new name for a new time: the News and Alok (in October 14th minutes) and add BoA committee. motion to end discussion in the middle of Blues newspaper is now called "the that Tanya asked the treasurer, "How Motion to limit discussion outside the the discussion.Guofeng objects to the pro- Graduate"! Visit www.universitycafe.org to many members on budget committee, that agenda for only 2 minutes is made and it cedure being followed by Shawn find out what's happening every night at are also members of SBCSSA were pres- passes unanimously Motion to move on to Motion to end the discussion after a our Caf6!Happy Holidays from the GSO! ent when a decision on the funding pro- GSO Budget and consider all the commit- minute is made by Christine and it passes Pre-meeting Session (5:45 - 6:00 PM) posal for the Moon festival party is made", tees Lounge, Elections, and Housing that unanimously. Time for contact with executives and com- "The speaker didn't allow Board of are not approved in this senate meeting The discussion on BoA report ends and mittees. All new business must be appeals to present the report as there is as interim is made. This motion and the Shawn asks Guofeng to leave the room to approved by the end of this session. none qualified to answer questions by the motion to end discussion on this motion allow the senate to makea decision on Welcome (6:00 PM) senate present" to the October 14th sen- pass unanimously. the findings. Guofeng says that it is still Approval of Agenda (6:00 - 6:05 PM) ate meeting minutes is made. The motion Christine moves a motion to rescind the unconstitutional, while leaving the room. Approval of Minutes (6:05 - 6:15 PM) to end discussion on the above motion is previous motion (The motion to consider Shawn says that Guofeng can give a pres- A) 23 September 2003 made by Masa and it passes unanimously. committees as interim). The motion fails entation for a minute and Guofeng says B) 14 October 2003 The first motion passes by in favor 33, (requires 2/3 majority, quorum 36 sena- that he tried his best to represent all the Committee Reports (6:15 - 7:15 PM) oppose 1 and abstain 5. tors) by in favor 22, oppose 13 and student bodies. Guofeng also informs that Standing Committees Motion to post minutes of regular senate abstain 1. he persuaded many students not to bring A) Budget Committee (Rong Su) meetings at least one week before the Budget Committee Report by Rong: the referendum on activity fee again. He B) Board of Appeals Committee (Bin Tang) next senate meeting is made and it pass- (Please check the budget report by then leaves the room. Old Business (7:15 - 7:30 PM) es unanimously. Treasurer, Rong).Motion to move the RAP Motion to amend the recommendation by A) Appointment and approval of new com- Committee Reports: amount for each individual from $200 to the BoA committee that the senate cen- mittee members (Guofeng Hou) Standing Committee Report by Guofeng: $250 is made and it passes unanimously. sures the President Guofeng (on allega- B) Senate meeting location (Kavita) Guofeng ask interested people to come Motion to approve the budget as present- tion number 3), to remove him from the New Business (7:30 - 8:00 PM) forward to be on the committees.For ed in the last senate meeting with the office is made. Chris accepts the amend- A) Elect new GSO Speaker Alcohol Revision Policy Committee above amendment is made by Sabrina. ment. Discussion on this motion is taken B) Duties and responsibilities of new sena- Abhishek Datta shows show interest and a The motion fails by in favor 10, oppose 17 up. Masa says that the senate should tors (Angeliki Field-Pollatou) motion is made by Salih to approve and abstain 3. Motion to reduce club allo- deliberate further on the report. C) NYPIRG (Melissa Morahan) Abhishek. The motion passes unanimous- cations from $10,000 to $5,000, allocate Motion to end discussion is made and it D) Annual conference - by English Dept. ly. Motion to approve Smitha on Housing $200 for clubs with less than 50 members, passes by in favor 21, oppose 1 and grads (Susan Crane) Planning Advisory (HPAC) Committee is $350 for clubs with members from 50 to abstain 4. Adjourn (8:00 PM) made and it passes unanimously. 200, allocate $500 for clubs with members Quorum in the meeting 27. THE GRADUATE 5 Il IIL l I '-L I , I I I I II ~- I I I I I ~IL II , Il - II, I HERE AND THERE DECEMBER 2003

------YAMATO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN

November 23, 2003 Staller center Stony brook, NY Ever fantasized about mixing the sacred art of Japanese Taiko drumming, the origi- nal Harlem Hip-Hop, the dreamlike Spanish street fair and an all-African hair- do? That is exactly what we get this win- ter. On the 23rd of November, Staller center proudly presented WADAIKO YAMATO (YAMATO Drummers From Japan) from Nara, Japan. Consisted of 10 dynamic young artists (in this show), YAMATO is pitched as the new wave of Japanese Taiko drumming. And it sure does not fail to bring in some fresh air to the classic elegance of Taiko. As one member said in his bio: "I want to create.... a new genre: something fun, interesting and moving that not only one has done, but everyone will want to try". As a Taiko group, Yamato's performance should be judged first and foremost on its drumming. And they sure have enough fire power to propel a capacity filling enthusi- astic crowd. While not particularly techni- cal, they also win us over with their confi- dence and infinite energy in YAKARA and TAMASHI. Allperformers are young, fit and good-looking, with nice hair. Personal style flow through their musical creation, something you can not say for other taiko groups. The two hour program included a heaven- ly mixture of both traditional and modern ity to express harsh winter winds. With the enjoyable for everybody. However, some price is $30, but if you buy the ticket in the taiko pieces. Vocal, dance, folk instru- guide of our leading lady, although sitting musical pieces feel too short, which made month of the show with a student ID, you ments, pantomime and other theatrical in the warm theatre, I felt as if I went hard-core taiko fans salivating for more. got half price off.), you can not find a bet- elements were seamlessly incorporated through a tough battle with harsh winter, The lack-luster lighting effect and costume ter deal within 100 miles. Let's hope into powerful drumming to help create a meanwhile I just can't appreciate more of are typical for a small group. Staller center continues to bring perform- total experience. I was especially thrilled the courage and warmth that human For those of you who missed it, you can ance of such caliber to our community. to see Tsugaru-syamisen in HAYATE. beings possess. I had goose pimples all have a glimpse of the show from this web- And I urge my fellow SUNY SB students Tsugaru-syamisen is a traditional over me. site not walk, but run to the next celebration. Japanese instrument fitted with metal pick While geared towards a younger audi- http://staller4.staller.sunysb.edu/0304/imag and strings, which give the instrument abil- ence, the whole program was nonetheless es/yamato/. After all, for $15 (The original -Fie Ji

Campus Peacegroup sp onsors World-Wide Concerts: WORKSHOP FOR GSO MEMBERS The Music for Peace Project. -ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER

The Music for Peace Project is bonist Ray Anderson, SBU Music students Additionally, the lack of knowledge of a global effort to hold 5000 concerts in 50 and local high school students will be Hello all, Robert's Rules of Order can make our hours for Peace. This world wide event interspersed with films, panel lectures, meetings hard to follow. Knowledge of will begin February 4tfat 8:00 PM EST political tabling anrd free receptions. The I am interested in organizing a workshop some simple rules will make our meetings and end on February 6th at 10 PM EST. It local festival will end with a Techno/Hip- for GSO members before the next senate run smoothly and efficiently. was conceived and is sponsored by the hop party. MAP's web site has details on meeting. The workshopwill include train- Musicians' Alliance for Peace with con- how you can become involved in this glob- ing for senators and a simple introduction Please contact me if you are interested in sposorship by the Social Justice Alliance. aleffort: www.m4p.ora to the Robert's Rules of Order Since there participating in such a meeting. Since, Stony Brook University will be the Keep you eyes open for upcom- is no formal training process for senators it Best regards, hub for this world-wide event, three days ing advertisements and schedules of is really hard for new senators to know Angeliki of events are being planned to coincide events. what are their responsibilities and duties GSO President with international concerts. If you are interested in being a part of this during the senate meeting Concerts featuring international- event please contact Ben Robison at and for their departments. ly renowned cellist Colin Carr, jazz trom- [email protected]

THE GRADUATE 6 I I II I I I ~I: i -1: i -r-I I ''' i i DIVERSITYCOM DECEMBER 2003

It is the time of the year when the snow falls and colours Santa's beard white, and one hears Jingle Bells whilst stealing a kiss under the mistle toe, and of cours)e, then wafts in the sweet sound of the famous Carols. We bring you a sample of carols sung around the Globe in this holiday season. You will find here some foreign CaroIs you have never heared off, as well as some very familiar and nostalgic ones.

LATIN CAROL FRENCH CAROL Adeste Fideles Minuit Chretiens (0 Holy Night: French)

O come, all ye faithful Minuit Chretiens O come, all ye faithful, Minuit, chretiens, O Holy Night Adeste Fideles Joyful and triumphant, C'est I'heure solennelle O holy night! The stars are brightly shining Laeti triumphantes O come ye, O come ye to Ou I'Homme Dieu descendit jusqu'a nous It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Venite, venite in Bethlehem Bethlehem; Pour effacer la tache origihelle Long lay the world in sin and error pining Natum videte Come and behold Him, Et de son pere arreter le courroux. Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. Regem angelorum Born the King of Angels; Le mode entier tressaille d'esperance A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus, Chorus: En cette nuit qui lui donne un For yonder breaks a new and glorious Venite adoremus, Dominum O come, let us adore Him, sauveur.Peuple a genoux, morn! Cantet nunc io O come, let us adore Him, Attends ta delivrance! Chorus: Chorus angelorum O come, let us adore Him, Noel! Noel! Fall on your knees Cantet nunc aula caelestium Christ, the Lord. Voici le Redempteur! Oh hear the angel voices Gloria, gloria Sing, choirs of angels, Noel! Noel! Oh night divine In excelsis Deo Sing in exultation, Voici le Redempteur! Oh night when Christ was born Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus, O sing all ye bright host of heaven Le redempteur Oh night divine Venite adoremus, Dominum above; A brise toute entrave: Oh night divine Ergo qui natus Glory to God, La terre est libre Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming Die hodierna All glory in the highest; Et le ciel est ouvert, With glowing hearts by His cradle we Jesu, tibi sit gloria Repeat Chorus. II voit un frere standSo led by light of a star sweetly Patris aeterni Yea, Lord we greet thee, Ou n'etait qu'un esclave; gleamingHere come the wise men from Verbum caro factus Born this happy morning, L'amour unit ceux qu'enchainait le fer. Qui Orient landThe King of Kings lay thus in Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus, Jesus, to thee be all glory given; lui dira notre reconnaissance? C'est pour lowly manger Venite adoremus, Dominum Word of the Father, nous tous qu'il nalt, Qu'il souffre et meurt. In all our trials born to be our friend Now in flesh appearing; Peuple debout, Repeat Chorus. Repeat Chorus. Chante ta delivrance! Truly He taught us to love one another Noel! Noel! His law is love and His gospel is peace Chantons le Redempteur! Chains shall He break for the slave is our GERMAN CAROL Noel! Nodl! brother Kommet, ihr Hirten Chantons le Redempteur! And in His name all oppression shall cease Come, all ye shepherds, Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus Come hark unto me! raise we, Kommet, ihr Hirten, Go ye to Bethlehem, Let all within us praise His holy name. Ihr Manner und Fraun! Jesus to see! Kommet, das liebliche Great is the story, JAPANESE CAROL Kindlein zu schaun! Great is His glory, Asahi wa noborite Christus; der Herr, Great is the story, Lo, Now Ascends the Morning Sun Ist heute geboren, Great is His glory, Den Gott zum Heiland Be not afraid! Lo, now ascends the morning sun Euch hat erkoren. And floods the world with light I: FUrchtet euch nicht! :1 Let us obey now Asahi wa noborite, yo wo teraseri, Let all who now in darkness dwell The heavenly voice! Kuraki ni sumu hito, kitari aoge! The glorious sunrise greet Lasset uns sehen Jesus, our Saviour's born. Chie ni tomitaru Shu, yo ni idetari, For he whose word is truth and law In Bethlehems Stall, Come and rejoice! Satori naki hito wa, kitari manabe! Has come into the world Was uns verheiFen Come every nation, Chikara ni mitsuru Shu, yo ni nozomeri, Let all who seek for righteousness Der himmlische Schall! Give adoration, Kayowaki hitobito, kitari tanome! Kneel humbly.at his feet Was wir dort finden, Come every nation, Yasuki wo tamau Shu, yo ni kudareri, The Lord who wields almighty power Lasset uns kunden, Give adoration, Kurushimeru hito wa, kitari ukeyo! Has come into the world Lasset uns preisen Gifts to Him present! Sukui wo tamau Shu, yo ni umarenu, All ye beneath life's crushing load In frommen Weisen. Subete no hitobito, kitari iwae! Come unto him and rest I:Allelujah! :1 Truly the angels Ame-tsuchi shirasu Shu, yo ni arawaru, Our lord, the prince of peace and love Have spoken today: Yorozu no mono mina, doyomi utae! , ls come down from above Wahrlich, die Engel See Mary, Jesus, O come, all ye who mourn and weep Verkundigen heut The stable, the hay! And he will wipe your tears Bethlehems Hirtenvolk Hear their seet singing, The Lord and source of endless life ,Gar groBe Freud: Round us now ringing, Is born into the world Nun soil es werden Hear their sweet singing, Let everyone now dead in sin Frieden auf Erden, Round us now ringing, Come unto him and live Den Menschen alien Glory on high! The Lord, who brings salvation down Ein Wohigefallen. In glory now appears I: Ehre sei Gott! :I Rejoice, all ye who worship him Rejoice, give thanks and sing (more carols on npae 9) THE GRADUATE 7 IER 2003 STALLER NIGHTSI JB|^B^ ^i^^^ B Bi ^B8 ^ y^ ^BB DECEM

CELEBRATION OF FOLK DANCE AT STALLER -By Masa Prodanovic

dance patterns which are mastered further by choreographer's imagina- tion and amazing performance. Dances were mostly created by Michael Godenko, the artistic direc- tor and main ballet master, and Vladimir Kornev, the composer; both of whom have extensive knowledge of folk dances and music. Colorful costumes tradition- al-based add to the scenic perform- ance even more. The show glazes smoothly from one vigorous rhythm to another in a fusion of old round dances and very demanding mod- ern ones. My favorites were Cossack dance and funny Farm Yard with hilarious roosters, hens and chicken impersonations. Almost every dance showed not only 40 Plus unified dancers, but also a range of talented soloists. The dancers are, in main, gradu- ates of choreographic schools and undergo daily rigorous training. A refreshing part of the perform- ance that certainly adds to compa- ny's success is its orchestra of national instruments on the stage. "Balalaika Solo" was a delighting piece, carried through by the old Russian mandolin-like musical instrument.

To sum up, the Company capti- vated me by its colors, rhythm and vividness, stunnea me by its acro- Celebration of folk dance at Staller went to see always amused me to think that the harsh- batic performances and even made me Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of er landscape and climate are, the more laugh. The music was haunting me for the Staller center, Siberia on November 15th. Krasnoyarsk imaginative and high-spirited people get. night after leaving Staller and my legs Stony Brook, is, let me remind you, a city that boosts as wanted to reproduce the patterns I New york the center of Russia. While one would The Company was founded in saw... unsuccessfully. assume that there is nothing but vast tun- 1960 and has been success ever since My special interest in Staller dra in that neighborhood, Siberia has visiting more than 60 countries all over the Center are visiting dance companies, so I mighty industry and thriving culture. It has world. Its repertoire roots from folk art M.P

Judas Maccabeus Conquers -BY KIATHERINE CAISER

Initially thwarted by the week- works. The story of Judas Maccabeus is and final victory. outstanding. Orival Goncalves sang the end blizzard, the Stony Brook Chorale also the history of Hanukkah, and this ora- Extended passages about conquering role of Simon with his usually mellifluous under the direction of Timothy Mount torio was a refreshing change from the seem more newsy thah poetic, and with solemnity, however most impressive was valiantly performed Handel's Judas obligatory messiah,'not to mention one the current conflicts in the Middle East, it Jae Youn Paik's excellent Baroque style Maccabeus on Monday evening in the less sullied by overuse in Starbucks sounds almost inappropriately militant to and beautiful navigation of Handel's diffi- Staller Center. Putting muzak. the modern, peace-loving ear. cult coloratura passages which were bril- together a full orchestra for the postponed Indeed Judas Maccabeus has Even without the pomp and cir- liantly clear accompanied by Monday concert proved difficult, but a team of very all the makings of a great holiday hit. It cumstance of the brass and the night's small orchestration. talented and energetic pianists ran from features great, catchy choruses like "See Baroque"groove of the orchestra, the cho- The small but appreciative audi- keyboard to keyboard to accompany the How the Conquering Hero Comes" rus gave a spirited rendition of the piece ence gave a standing ovation, perhaps chorus and soloists. "Hallelujah Amen" and "Fallen is the Foe" (with excellent diction) that provided the suggesting that this holiday experiment Performing the three-hour, uncut not to mention beautiful solos full of vocal audience a sense of what it might be like deserves an encore in coming years. version on a weeknight was obviously tax- acrobatics and lovely melodies. to celebrate after oppression and a long Barring a Noreaster imagine what there ing for soloists, chorus members and audi- Perhaps only the ambiguity and battle. Martin Vasquez added a particularly will be-this time with full orchestra. ence alike, but all held out to hear one of mystical poetry of the Messiah are miss- Italian heroic character to the challenging -K K Handel's more obscure, but most excellent ing. The text and story give a blow-by- title role. Kara Cornell's performance of blow account of Judas's fight for freedom the Israelitish Priest's air was particularly THE GRADUATE 8 T -EES UIM P -STAN N DECEMB ER 2003 TIiT 1I U WI " -STAND ON AND SPEAK UP

SENATE SAYS BUSINESS AS USUAL., (CONTD FROM FRONT PAGE)

He went on to say that, it is in the best Following the Deans departure, the sen- interest of the GSO to resolve this issue ate dove into the unfinished business. and work together, failing which the univer- Around 8:30pm, another organisation, sity might decide to solve the problems which had reserved the room, asked that taking a leaf out of the undergraduate poli- the premise be cleared for their meeting. ty controversy, and create a graduate stu- The senators voted to adjourn the meeting dent government, rather than reconvene in another location. The floor was then opened for question- Item F, thus was not discussed, leaving ing. Many senators took exception to the nearly 2/5th of the senate disillusioned, dean's perception that the voting was tak- many of them having anticipated this ing place on ethnic divides. The Dean meeting to vent their disappointments replied by asserting that the appearances about the manner in which the president were such. It was then pointed out that was removed. The meeting thus ended there is no appeals process in the GSO tamely, albeit with many senate business- constitution for Mr. Guofeng Huo. The es getting accomplished. The question on dean expressed his surprise at the non- Mr. Guofeng Huo has been thus resolved existence of an appeals process and said de-facto by the silence of the senate, that then he would then recommend Mr. pending any appeals made in this regard. Huo to appeal to the university and they Mr. Huo is expected to appeal his removal would look into the issue and resolve it. to the university and beyond. Some conflicts of interest questions were Mrs. Angeliki Pollatou will serve out the raised, to which the dean replied any remaining term as president, and a new party, which has a conflict of interest, vice president is expected be nominated in should remove themselves from the her place. appeals process. -THEGRADUATE SENATE MEETING ON DECEMEBER 9 2003, PHOTO BY SIVARAMAN PRAKASAM

MORE CAROLS (contdfrompage 7)

POLISH CAROL AMERICAN CAROL Lulaj e Jezuniu (Polish) I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clau s Lulaj_e, Jezuniu, moja pere_ko, A ty Go, Matulu, w p_aczu utulaj. Sleepin little Jesus, my treasure, my I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Lulaj, ulubione me pie_cide_ko. Lulaj_e, Ryczko najozdobniejsza, blessingWhile Mary comforts Thee tender Underneath the mistletoe last nighIt. Lulaj_e, Jezuniu, lulaj_e, lulaj! Lulaj_e, Lilijko najprzyjemniejsza. caressing. She didn't see me creep A ty Go, Matulu, w p_aczu utulaj. Lulaj_e, Jezuniu, lulaj_e lulaj! Lullaby little one, in loving arms lying Down the stairs to have a peep; Zamknij_e znu_one p_aczem powieczki, A ty Go, Matulu, w p_aczu utulaj. Guarding my darling and stilling Thy cry. She thought that I was tucked up in my Utul_e zemdlone _kaniem usteczki. Lulaj_e, przyjemna oczom Gwiazdeczko, When Thou awakenest, Jesus, my treas- bedroom fast asleep. Lulaj_e, Jezuniu, lulaj_e lulaj! Lulaj, najliczniejsze _wiata S_oneczko. ure Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus A ty Go, Matulu, w p_aczu utulaj. Lulaj_e, Jezuniu, lulaj_e lulaj! Raisins and almonds I have for Thy pleas- Underneath his beard so snowy w'hite; Lulaj_e, pi_kniuchny nasz Anio_eczku, A ty Go, Matulu, w p_aczu utulaj. ure. Oh, what a laugh it would have been Lulaj_e, wdzi_czniuchny _wiata High in the heavens a lovely star sees us, If Daddy had only seen Kwiateczku. But like the shining sun, my little Jesus. Mommy kissing Santa Claus last rlight!!! Lulaj_e, Jezuniu, lulaj_e lulaj! STONY BROOK'S EARLY CHRISTMAS

(CONTD FROM FRONT PAGE) rail road was running on schedule for the The situation was made worse on Sunday most part. by the winds blowing around the accumu- The university maintains a website to dis- lated snow. Much of the University resem- seminate news during major emergencies bled the Gobi desert complete with shift- and disaster. The weblink is ing sand dunes. http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/emer- The emergency alert website of the uni- gency/status.shtml versity carried a blizzard advisory on Other potential source of information are: Saturday and listed the situation level as a Campus Cable Channel 8; "warning" WUSB 90.1 FM; All university activities were cancelled on TV: News 12; the weekend. Most notable among the FM Radio: WALK 97.5, WKJY 98.3, cancellations were the stony brook sym- WBLI 106.1, WBAB 102.3, WRCN 103.9; phony orchestra (which was postponed to AM Radio: WOR 710, WCBS 880, WINS a future date) and the stony brook preview 1010 day. Airports around the area experience many -THE GRADUATE CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (PHOTO BY SIVARAMAN PRAKASAM cancellations and delays, but Longisland

THE GRADUATE 9 Jad~ I I I I I I I Ilr L ,, I~lll~l THE BIG BILLBOA RD DECEMBER 2003 DISSERTATION DEFENSE POLICIES

Dear Graduate Students: -- the most common objections to be replaced for the purpose of prior to the scheduled date. A minimum of focus on the full attendance policy. The the oral exam, though they may still serve three weeks prior to the Over the past year, the Graduate Council most central problem concerns the on the dissertation committee. dissertation defense, the dissertation has received several inquiries logistical difficulty that may arise in assem- The bottom line: A minimum of 3 internal abstract, approved by the student's about dissertation defense policies which bling a full committee and 1 external members must advisor and Graduate Program Director, lead us to believe that some consisting of at least 3 internal (meaning participate in the oral examination, either must be submitted to the Graduate clarification may be in order. The within the program) and 1 physically or virtually. School with details of the time and loca- Graduate Council has several times in external members. We believe that Finally, as the policy indicates, these tion for the defense. The Graduate recent years discussed these policies and despite these potential difficulties, requirements may be waived by the School will be responsible for advertising considered various possible the principle of oral examination by the full Dean of the Graduate School. the defense to the University relaxations of the requirements, but have committee, including the community. To be eligible to participate in always concluded that there are external examiner, is essential to ensuring Published Graduate School Policy: the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, good reasons.to maintain the require- the academic integrity of our All Dissertation Defenses shall take place the student must have successfully com- ments as spelled out in current PhD degree. The external member serves, on campus and require the full pleted an oral defense of their Graduate School Policy (reproduced the critical function of certifying attendance of the Dissertation Examining dissertation. A student may register for no below). The essential elements of that the standards we use are legitimate committee. Any exceptions from more than one additional current policy are: (1) an oral examination, for the given discipline. Thq this practice will require approval from the semester following the successful defense (2) held on Stony Brook oral defense serves to evaluate the candi- Dean of the Graduate School. of the dissertation. campus, (3) open to the university com- date's ability to discuss, comment Campus AudioNideo Services can be Best Wishes, munity, (4) with adequate prior on, and defend her ideas in an academic employed in the event that a committee notice, and (5) with full attendance of the setting. Moreover, when some member cannot be on the premises due to Charles Taber examination committee members are not able to attend in person, extenuating circumstances. While Chair, Graduate Council (minimally, 3 internal and 1 external mem- they can often attend "virtually" the examining committee may wish to hold Associate Professor bers). through campus audio/video services or the committee examination of the Director of Graduate Studies through the use of webeams (contact defense in private, the public presentation Department of Political Science Though all of these requirements serve the Graduate School for more informa- of the defense will be open to SUNY at Stony Brook the same central purpose -- guarding tion). In cases where none of this is the University community and should be Stony Brook, NY 11794-4392 the academic quality of Stony Brook PhDs possible, the committee member will need advertised campus-wide three weeks http://www.stonybrook.edu/polsci/ctaber/

COURSE FOR COMPLETING LANGUAGE REQUIRE- NEW VAN SERVICE TO BNL MENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS This service is primarily intended for the benefit of graduate students who Kathryn Meyler Registration for these courses are doing their research at BNL Graduate Coordinator is not handled by the registrar's office, In response to great interest in having easier transportation to Brookhaven Department of Music nor do these courses appear on the National Lab, we are implementing a van route between our two institutions. [email protected] student's transcript. However, official Beginning on Monday, December 1, 2003 a trial run of this route will be documentation of each student's per- held through the end of the semester and intersession. Adjustments to the The CUNY Graduate Center formance will be supplied by the route based on timing and demand will be made for continuation of this language Reading Program will offer Office of the Language Reading service into the spring semester. intensive, non-credit courses in four Program upon request. The closing The current schedule is as follows: languages in the spring term designed date for registration is January 21st, to assist graduate students in meeting but classes often close out before Monday toFriday the language requirements for their then. For further information, call degrees. These courses last for (212) 817-2081. Pick up Drop Off twelve weeks and aim at developing a 8:30 AM Stony Brook University 9:15 AM Brookhaven National Lab reading knowledge of the languages. Level One courses in SAC Loop Berkner Hall French, German, Latin, and Spanish, Tuition for these courses for which assume no knowledge of the 9:30 AM Brookhaven National Lab 10:15 AM Stony Brook University students matriculated in the spring language, meet twice a week, Berkner Hall SAC Loop semester in a degree-bearing pro- Mondays and Thursdays, from 6:30- gram of CUNY is $275 per course, 8:30 p.m., beginning February 6 and $500 for non-matriculated students. ending May 12. 4:30 PM Stony Brook University 5:15 PM Brookhaven National Lab Payment is by check, cash, or money SAC Loop Berkner Hall order only. Level Two courses in French and German assume an ability to 5:30 PM Brookhaven National Lab 6:15 PM Stony Brook University Registration forms are available in the read scholarly articles and meet Berkner Hall SAC Loop lobby and in the office of the Mondays and Thursdays, from 4:15- Language Reading Program (Room 6:15 p.m., beginning February 6 and The van will be limited to 12 passengers on a first come, first serve 4415) or by mail: ending May 12. basis. I appreciate the flexibility of passengers throughout this trial CUNY Graduate run, as I mentioned above, we will adjust the number of vans based on Center Language Reading Program demand. 365 Fifth Avenue All passengers on the van must hold a current BNL Security Clearance Badge, New York, persons without a current badge will not be permitted to ride the van. New York 10016 If you have further questions or suggestions regarding the van, please feel free contact my office at (631) 632-4360. THE GRADUATE 10 III I SEX, FOOD AND THE A RTS DECEMBER 2003 CITY ARTS -TheOld Story Afresh

Mabou Mines Dollhouse

- By Jasmina sinanovich

Closing December 14 what she doesn't want in the end. Her St. Ann's Warehouse voice, her movement and her overall 38 Water Street appearance changes in the end. On the Brooklyn, NY other hand, Torvald, played by Mark Avant-garde meets realism in a Povinelli, changes his voice from deep fascinating production of Dollhouse direct- and masculkine to a very childlike tone in ed by Lee Breuer with Mabou Mines. the end. Three tall women (around 6') and three Povinelli manages to create short men (around 4') play around in Torvald that is both apalling and appeal- Ibsen's tale that at one point shook ing. His humanness forces us to be feel European stage. pity for him. The relationship between -It is difficult to imagine being Kristine Linde (Honora Fergusson) and able to redo the story in a way that will Nils Krogstad (Kristopher Medina) is also make it afresh but Breuer does it. The twisted a notch. burgeois tragedy turns into a comedy and We don't get the same happy melodrama and ends as an opera. It ending in coupledome as they rejoin. If includes singing, dancing, lipsincing, and there is time make sure not to miss this puppets and all this is spiced up with production. You might be able to get on some strong psychological realism. the ushering list and get in for free as well Dramatic music underscores the but ticket prices range $ 22.50-27.50. production, music designed by Eve Upcoming production at St. Beglarian, the Pianist is Ning Yu. This Anne's Warehouse: Hiroshima Maiden, emphasizes the melodrama of character's Conceived and Directed by Dan Hurlin. monologues. This makes monologues Puppet show about the true story of the entertaining rather than dragging on, as Hiroshima Maidens - a group of Japanese they might, since Breuer cut out some of woman disfigured by the nuclear blast - the dialogue and created more mono- and their infamous visit to the U.S. in 1955 logues. Breuer further played with the to undergo reconstructive surgery. text and ordering of the scenes in the play Stylized like Bunraku puppets and and added a couple of dream sequences. includes an original music score by Robert Beautiful light design complimented the Een that borrows from Haiku. Tickets production. Actress Maude Mitchell plays $25. Nora and ranges from "a little skylark" in Check out ww.stannswarehouse.com the beginning to the woman who may not for more. -J.S know what she wants but certainly knows STO-NY LOVE

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As promised (and its so easy to keep this then get a military standard dinner (what- enemy combatants and are treated with And now drives a taxi!!!! one) this months bush story from the desk ever that is) prepared by a branch of the extreme suspicion. All donkey carts are Seattle, of bushman. infamous halliburton. (To those who dont searched thoroughly; one Iraqi donkey Washington, Remember mother of all wars...now we know what or who halliburton is , its not an owner even accused American soldiers of A Mr Dave Groh was fined $60 last year have mother of all photo ops. Tom clancy actress, thats halle berry, its an oil compa- ass-napping,4nonotsleeping on their rear for not wearing a crisp shirt and black couldnt have thought- f this. The Hunt for ny which Mr. VP Dick (am so slimy) side that can be only pulled of by sad- pants as mandated by the city's 1997 taxi airforce one. Imagine a nice sunny after- Cheney used to run before he became dam's so called elite republican army, code. Mr Dave was dressed as the king noon in crawford texas, scores of reporters VP.) Then the president meets with few infact the US soldiers caught them doing at the time of offense. After September 11, waiting to report on the beloved president, other folks and zooms back to USA and that when operation Iraqi freedom was to bring some levity into the air he started spending thanksgiving with his family like just before he returns somebody notifies launched... he was talking about abduc- impersonating the famous Elvis Presley a true blooded american president would. the distribution department... oops sorry I tion of his donkey). Reports of donkeys while driving his taxi around seattle, for Now Imagine he doesnt show up there. meant the news agencies about the amaz- being taken to guantanamo bay are totally which he was then fined. Cut frame, open next scene, imagine The ing adventures of G I George. Incidentally untrue, even if they are being taken there Mr Groh, then filed a lawsuit against the viceroy of iraq Paul bremer in front of the bush is TOP GUN, in toy-land no i don't - they would given full animal rights as other fine. This prompted seattle lawmakers to troops standing and asking for who's the mean pentagon they might be living in inmates of that prison said a pentagon offi- formulate a new law which allows drivers seniormost person in the congregation. their own fantasy land but I meant kids cial on conditions of anonymity (untill his to pick a costume which is "readily identi- Imagine the President (rmemeber he's and toys-land. name is leaked ofcourse). fiable and of a generally well-known public supposed to be in texas) walking from To give Bush a grudging break..it was Democrats are crying foul on reported figure, personality or fictional character." behind the screen to a whoop from the amazingly brave, interpid and perfectly plans by Bush re-election campaign team This would become effective once the soldiers....hard to imagine??? well dont executed (unlike other things...like the to show video clips of donkey hauled rock- mayor signs the new law into practice. In bother, check out archived movies of any "winning the peace plan" etc.,) It did boost ets and Mr. bush kicking some donkeys response elvis a.k.a Groh dropped the news channel or just wait for next years the morale of the suffering soldiers and with cowboy boot spur, claiming that it's a lawsuit and said "Uh, a-thank you verrah election..they saved us the imagining part told them Mr president cares (OK photo op malicious attempt to demonize democrats. much," and then promptly left the build- and Mr Roves brilliant production unit too but anybody can use a little bonus In unrelated news a gang of butchers ing...to ofcourse drive his taxi. made the movie for us. As I menitoned we from an action like that). and vets have been arrested in Algiers for The question is, Are there any takers for will have reruns all through next year.To It also proved once again, Mr Roves team selling donkey meat as beef during impersonating his son in law MJ?...that elobarate on the screen play! The white is not to be underestimated, they are prob- Ramadan when demand for beef goes up. would be an awfully scary costume esp house announces that Mr President is ably the best spin doctors in the world. But "Donkey meat is destined solely for animal with a nose that peels off!!!!! spending a quiet thanksgiving in crawford if one thinks hard... was it really that consumption. It's sold to the zoo, to places with family including his mom and dad brave??? how much money was spent to that take care of dogs or shops that sell Body builder loses (#41) and the complete menu for the day pull of the stunt! who pays for it? was it food for dogs," an Agriculture Ministry offi- to MOJO Man which includes many items except stars part of the 87 billion? I think he met six cial said. London, UK and stripes the pardoned turkeys. A bunch hundered soldiers out of a hundred and As I said it aint good to be a donkey no Strange are the ways of the british! They of darkened cars speed out throught the r odd thousand, wouldnt a teleconference more...what a thankless world! defended themselves vigourously when back gate.. (secret service agents taking a address sufficed since he didnt actually accused of spreading foot and mouth dis- coffee break..thought reporters... yes role meet the other -duh !!! I dunno you do the JOHN "F" KERRY ease through their holy cows! and then your eyes..you are right, full points to you, fuzzy math- no of soldiers and am sure what do they do... they make Defense if you thought why would secret service they set up a huge perimeter so there was Mass, USA secretaty Donald rumsfeild the proud agents take a coffee break? wont the cof- no chance of him being in danger at any Presidential contender Senator Kerry recipient of "Foot IN Mouth" award. The fee break come to them..they are protect- time.. but imagine if he was indeed in dan- earned himself a new middle initial last award is given by the brtish plain English ing the president for petes sake). A plane ger is that a price this country can afford to week. The new initial is the letter F and it campaign. The award is given to the most leaves from texas to washington. Quick pay? If one remembers sep 11 Mr. presi- doesn't stand for the word which Mr. Kerry baffling statement made by a public figure. change of planes Airforce 1 leaves for dent took one whole day to come from so passionately uttered during the course Mr Rumsfeild beat Kaahlifonia's bawdy undisclosed destination. Lights turned, off texas to washington.. citing security...and I of a rolling stone magazine interview. groper...oops body builder governor windows closed??? (why both huh?). A thought that was wise..if one is so wise in (Bushman rarely uses that word). No it Arnold with the following incredible quote british pilot spots it and contacts airforce ones own country why be foolish in anoth- doest have any connection to JFK either "Reports that say something hasn't hap- 1;. no he doesn't, he misidentifies it and er hostile country? and he is not going to call himself JFK the pened are always interesting to me, he contacts control tower london, con- If one doesnt think...thinking is for liberal second. because as we know, there are known fused ?? well even the white house is con- elites remember...Mr Bush is the bravest The new F stands for Foul-mouth. knowns; there are things we know we fused about the british pilot part.. or as the president! AMEN! (Courtesy: Bushman). He was quoted by know, We also know there are known british say the pilot stuff was sexed up to the magazine as saying "I voted for what I unknowns; that is to say we know there make the president look more sexy!!! AINT GOOD TO BE A DONKEY NO thought was best for the country. Did I are some things we do not know. But there (watch out Mrs Bush...we don't need MORE! expect Howard Dean to go off to the left are also unknown unknowns -- the ones another monica) But the truth according to and say, 'I'm against everything'? Sure. we don't know we don't know." our unreliable and imaginary reporters is Baghdad, Iraq Did I expect George Bush to f -- it up as John Lister, spokesman for the campaign, that the pilot was not a pilot he was a cook & Algeria badly as he did? I don't think anybody which strives to have public information masquerading as a pilot and he wasnt a It didn't help the beast of burden that did," delivered in clear, straightforward English, he, maybe he was a she??? and he or has suffered so much! for so long! to be in Personally I agree with the sentiment and said: "We think we know what he means. she was actually singing "london bridge is the wrong place and in the wrong hands. probably would have used the same lan- But we don't know if we really know." falling down falling down!" or maybe not. Iraqi rebels or possible al qaeda terrorists, guage (rare exception ;-)) but hey am not The losing quote from Arnold "-oh I am so In any case the presidents plane thus pulled of an ingenious stunt by attacking running for prez am I? (So no exceptions dodging the groping charges"- spotted or unspotted or polka dotted an Iraqi oil ministry building and two hotels for Mr Kerry) To his defense Mr. Kerry was shwarzzenegger goes like..."I think that swoops low over iraq and lands in bagh- in Baghdad, Iraq, with rockets hauled a macho soldier once, and he's a biker gay marriage is something that should be dad. The president is then whisked to the around on a donkey cart. The tactics, dude, but then he is also a sitting senator. between a man and a woman," although not new in guerrilla warfare has So Mr. Kerry, we know that you were "born I will be baaack!!! THE GRADUATE 12 now put donkeys in the spot. Donkey cart in the U.S.A" and you had " gone to fight -bushman