Vol. 30, No. 1 r o s a r y h il l c o l l e g e , b u f f a l o . N.Y. February 13, 1976 ‘Who Killed J.F.K.?’ Evokes Audience Terror and Rage

By DARRYL DAVID AMATO Spiropoulos ventures that there was a shot to Kennedy’s fore­ head, which necessitates the In the movie “3 Days of the belief in another gun, another Condor,” Robert Redford’s life is assassin and, of course, a threatened by a number of cryp­ conspiracy. tic characters, possibly even his own employers — the C.I.A. The Kennedy car was^-NOT ‘Condo*’ is, of course, fiction, but finely combed for evidence, but its theme (that if you wish to stripped and destroyed of all evi­ survive in America, you must be dence. conniving and amoral) rings true. In Dallas, a man wearing a white shirt and tie, walked away In the lecture ‘‘Who Killed with a bullet fragment before the J.F.K.?,” speaker Bill Spiro- eyes of the police, moments after poulos, a member of the Political the shooting. No (She bothered to Assassination Investigation ask him questions. Agency, is telling Americans that they must abort the conspiracies The doctors who performed the and corruptions that exist in real autopsy on the President had life and that make suspense never done one before. movies like ‘Condor’ seem too real. Oswald’s fingerprints v do not appear on the gun from which he Spiropoulos uncovers so much supposedly shot the President. incriminating evidence against the F.B.I., C.I.A. and Secret The Secret Service drank Service agents in collusion to the liquor til four in the morning the assassination of John Kennedy night before the Kennedy parade. that he, almost unintentionally They were most likely hung over and uncontrollably, evokes terror and had delayed reactions the and rage in his audience. day of the shooting.

The Zapruder film, and sub­ A frame from the Zapruder sequent enlarged still frames film leads its viewer to believe from the film, intimate tremen­ that Oswald was standing in the dously, if not prove conclusively doorway of the book depository, that there was a conspiracy to the building from which he murder the President. aDegedly shot the President, Only seconds after the shooting occur­ In this film, taken by a man in red. , the crowd watching the Dallas motorcade, Spiropoulos calls There is no record of the initial attention to the mysterious “ man police interrogations of Oswald. with an umbrella.” Not only is The man went without the right to this man carrying a black attorney for 48 hours. Oswald did umbrella on a beautiful, sunny not even know he was being held day in Dallas, but he opens it, for shooting the President until, seconds before the President is while he was being moved in day­ shot. Was it a signal? Was the light, before commercial tele­ umbrella itself a weapon? Spiro­ vision, to another location, a man poulos conjectures that the asked him why he killed the umbrella contained a poison dart President. Oswald responded, that was released upon opening of “ No, no, I didn’t shoot anyone.” the umbrella, hit Kennedy in the throat and then immediately dis­ When a tape of Oswald’s integrated in Kennedy’s sentence was hooked up to a lie stomach. Kennedy WAS hit in the detector that measures stress, throat. If he was hit by a bullet, the detector indicated no stress in why was no metalic debris evi­ Oswald’s voice. He may have dent? been telling the truth.

The film also reveals the Spiropoulos intimates that the possible countenance of Jack Warren Commission, assigned by Ruby, Oswald’s slayer, at the President Johnson to investigate event. Ruby said he wasn’t there the murder of Kennedy and Lee when the President was shot. Harvey Oswald, was either care­ lessly shoddy or intentionally One cop on a motorcycle sloppy. It miraculously attributes abandons the motorcade prior to seven wounds to three bullets. It the shooting despite strict orders has Oswald firing an inaccurate, discovers that the Commission validity of the Commission, indi­ poulos, so convinced that the to stick closely by it. Italian gun (traditionally used for relied primarily upon F.B.I., cate conspiracy and threaten murder was known by many per­ rabbit hunting) from the C.I.A. and Secret Service further the credibility and purity sons before it actually happened, The driver of the Kennedy car improbable position in a sixth accounts of the tragedy. of past and esent American sardonically suggested that she claims he looked at the President floor window of the book deposi­ government. should have been handed a dead after he had been shot and decid­ tory. The most shocking point of the fish wrapped in newspaper (an ed to floor the car. But only lecture is that Spiropoulos did not Mrs. Kennedy was given a ancient practice of file Mafia Kennedy’s head and body reverts The Warren report does not present ALL the theories, facts bouquet of red roses at the outset which means a man will be “ hit” violently backward in the film. sound so preposterous when one and photos that question Hie of that fatal day in Dallas. Spiro- today). Page 2 The Ascent February 13, 1976 On the Stigma Who’s RHC Chemical Society Who at ‘Above Average’ of Counseling Rosary Hill Dear Student, The Rosary Hill College age” for the 1974-75 academic We, the staff of the Rosary Hill Student Counseling Center, are student affiliate chapter of the year. Congratulations to the follow­ writing this letter in an attempt to acquaint you with who we are, and American Chemical Society has ing students nominated to Who’s what we have to offer. Since the three of us are new to Rosary Hill, we been honored with an “ above Dr. Albert Wang is chairman of Who Among Students in Ameri­ find ourselves at a disadvantage as our faces are not familiar ones. average” rating by the Council the Rosary Hill College Depart­ can Universities and Colleges: Hopefully, however, in time you will all get to know us. The director of Committee on Chemical Educa­ ment of Chemistry; Mr. Wilbert Armando S. Abrams, Darryl D. our center is Dr. Tamar Halpern and our two staff counselors are tion of the American Chemical Eger is faculty advisor to the Amato, Diane T. Bates, Karen A. Dave Cristantello and Mike Podd. Many of you may know Mike who is Society. student affiliate of the American Caffery, Nancy Cammarata, a campus resident. Carol Ausländer, a recent alumni of Rosary Hill, is Chemical Society on the Rosary Kathleen A. Curran, Joyce M. our secretary and receptionist. Stanley Kirschner, chairman of Hill College campus. Figlioti, Robin J. Gabner, Mary the council, announced that Ann Gaglione, Susan E. Hart, To our dismay, we have learned that many students on this campus Rosary Hill College’s American Student officers of the Cynthia Read Hubacher, Thomas have a bias against counseling. We would like to take this opportunity Chemical Society student affili­ organization are: Ralph J. A. Leece, Eugene E. Lenahan to dispel some of the stereotyped notions you might have about us. 1116 ate organization was selected for Magliette ’76, President; Karan Jr., Maria J. Lopriore, Patricia three biggest misconceptions about the counseling center appear to the special commendation for its A. Parucki ’76, Vice President; A. McKernan, Barbara E. be: excellent record throughout the Christine Durewicz ’76 Treasur­ Mitchell, Michelle A. Ott, Eliza­ year. Out of a total of 609 student er; and Christine Gryko ’77, beth M. Pilecki, Johanna Forpig- 1) Counseling is only for sick, weak, mentally-unstable people. chapters throughout the country, Secretary. lia, Antoni J. Przybyla, David H. only 92 were rated “ above aver- Rusin, Louise M. Salamone, 2) Counselors are either Bob Newhart bumblers or Sigmund Freud Patricia A. Stewart, Nancy J. types who will instantly diagnose you as having one complex or Swartz, Robert B. Walker, III, another and thus analyze every move you make. Patricia M. Weichsel, Theresa A\ Wild. 3) There is no privacy, once you confide in a counselor it will be all Mardi Gras over campus. The third annual Mardi Gras bring everybody together for a NONE OF THESE ARE TRUE! will be held this year on Friday night of fun. If any group would February 27 in Wick Dining also like to make a little money The stigma of counseling, the idea that only unstable people need to Room beginning at 8:30 p.m. The for their treasury they may do so. seek out help is unfortunately a common belief. On the contrary, a cer­ Student Activities Board, Phi This is the opportunity for every­ tain amount of maturity and emotional strength is necessary to admit Beta Gamma and Campus Minis­ body to get involved- Register that a problem exists which one is unable to deal with alone. A try will agaipbe coordinating the your activity in the Campus counselor can provide objectivity in reaching a solution because he is program. Every ' society, Ministry Office as soon as not directly involved in the situation. In this sense, a counselor may be organization and class on campus possible so that their won’t be a substitute for a friend, lover or relative who may be involved in the is invited to share in making the duplications.^ problem or lack the ability to deal with it objectively. A discussion of dining room the scene of a huge one’s problem with a counselor may also provide a new perspective or carnival of fun and. games. The Submitted by Father Wangler awareness about the self. We all have difficulties from time to time, main object of the evening is to after all, we are all human. We feel that we can offer you a place to talk things over freely. Much of one’s strength comes from realizing one’s weaknesses.

Who are the counselors? The media has generally portrayed counselors as smug, bearded, old men with Viennese accents. While not denying that some counselors fit that mold, we think a visit to DS113 will show that we are not of that vintage.

There also seems to be a general misconception around the idea of confidentiality. How much should I say, fearing that everyone will sit around and discuss me and my problems? Confidentiality is a basic ' factor of counseling and whatever is discussed will remain a private interaction between you and the counselor involved.

We hope that by sharing these thoughts with you, you will come to think differently about us and you will feel more comfortable in mak­ ing use of the Counseling Center. We are located in 113DS and are open 9-5, Monday through Friday. Come in and talk! You can drop in or call for an appointment or if you have any questions, 839-3600, Ext. 234 or Ext. 233. Tammy Halpern ■ Dave Cristantello Mike Podd RHC Bowling SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR CURRENT Club ACADEMIC PROGRAM PLUS RHC Bowling Club celebrated the conclusion of the first seme­ ______A______ster of bowling with a spaghetti dinner and awarding of prizes. PARTICIPATION IN OUR ADVENTURE TRAINING: THE ASCENT Paul Frank, Phyllis Badurek and Greg Stromecki as team number MOUNTAINEERING Rosary Hill College five had a record of 22 wins and 10 loses. Running a close second CROSS COUNTRY SKIING was team number dne with 21 wins and 11 loses. Members of OLYMPIC STYLE ORIENTEERING Student Publication this team were Faith Sikorski, Buffalo, N.Y. Ann Marie Wisher and Laurel RIFLE/PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP Guinther. The dinner was held at February 13,1976 E.C.C. Newman Center and was HIKING/BACKPACKING cooked by Paul Frank. Co-Editors-in-Chief...... Darryl DavidAmato WATER SURVIVAL Janet Susan Elmer Bowling will resume on Thurs­ Managing E ditor...... : ...... Marie Fortuna days beginning on February 13 MAKES Photo Editor ...... John Robinson from 4:30 to 6:00 p .m. at Sheridan ï V Sf? Business Manager ...... Chris Siembida Lanes. Cost is $2.00 a week. Any­ Staff: Denise Siuda, Daryl Smith, Barbara Chambers, Cathy Ball one interested should leave name YOU, A MEMBER OF ROTC Jensen. at Wick Desk or call Faith Sikor­ Address all inquiries to: ski at 896-7480. We need more 3- Box 419, Rosary Hill College person teams as well as individu­ CROSS ENROLL AT CANISIUS FOR ROTC 4380 Main St. als who would bowl regularly or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Buffalo, New York 14226 as substitutes. JIM McNICHOLAS AT 883-7000, EXT 234 Submitted by Father Wangler Moderator February 13, 1976 The Ascent Page 3

Campus Opinion: Kennedy Assassination

the head. He also felt that more By DENISE M.SIUDA than three shots were fired (in opposition to the Warren As a history major, Jim Chase Commission findings). says he knows all sides of the morbid story of the John The lecture’s opening song Kennedy assassination. He views (“ What the World Needs Now is speaker Bill Spiropoulos’ theories Love” ) was too sentimental for as interesting, but not neces­ Darryl Amato, an English major. sarily accurate. What the Warren Darryl feels the song did not Commission said happened is not benefit the lecture in any way. what really happened, Jim However, he is impressed with believes. the lecture, especially the films, frames and “ hard-core facts.” A slide lecture on Mexico from the artist craftsmen’s point of view One RHC freshman, who walk­ “Undeniably, th 're was a will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 P.M. in the Schenck ed into the lecture (given in conspiracy,” Darryl .^ys, “ Who­ Lounge of Wick Center. Carol Townsend, assistant professor of RHC’s Wick Center on January ever was behind the conspiracy is ceramics, will talk about her recent trips to Mexico in relation to the 28) very sceptical, became more questionable, but even if the people, the crafts, the environment. This presentation is in con­ convinced as Mr. Spiropoulos F.B.I., C.I.A. and Secret Service junction with the Ceramics Workshop/Mexico which Rosary Hill presented his materials (films, agents were not involved in it, College is sponsoring this summer. The lecture is free of charge and slides and recordings). She they, at least, let it happen. That all are welcome. believes some of the theories, but would make them possible acces­ others she considered “ far­ sories to the crime.” fetched.” Personally, I went into this “ It was interesting to see how lecture with an open mind, know­ the Kennedy ^assassination’ ing very little about the JFK RHC (performed by some gun-crafty assassination. Through the lunatic) turned into the Kennedy lecture, I kept reminding myself Thoughts From Campus Ministry ‘conspiracy.’ It was interesting — that this was only one side of the Basketball not surprising,” notes Daryl story. Even so, I feel that Mr. Smith, a music major. Spiropoulos presented many Women The ultimate decision about faith cannot be the fate of a straw man, indisputable facts. easy to set up or knock down, depending on thè barometric reading Most o f ' the students inter­ of the present moment. We can’t afford the dishonesty of setting up viewed feel that the presentation Because of my interest in this Lead such a silly version of God and faith that even an amateur could do was interesting and informative, subject, I am currently reading a clean assassination job. Nor do we want such a pollyannish and many can agree with at least Sue Bennett’s 22 points lead the version — normally fed to children — that no one in his right mind Jim Bishop’s book “ The Day RHC Women’s Basketball Team some of the theories Spiropoulos Kennedy Was Shot,” published in could digest it and remain healthy. offered. to a 44-55 victory over D’Youville 1968. Bishop says many things in College. Carolyn Bower played a Our childhood concept of God and faith was, if nothing else, a child’s this book which are in complete strong game under the boards, Dave Donlin, a sophomore conflict with Spiropoulos’ thoughts in a child’s world. God was either a Sugardaddy or a theatre arts major, was very and netted 12 points. Terry Dona­ Slavemaster, depending on whom we listened to. We can’t go on presentation, even (hough I’m hue chipped in with 8. moved by the films of the Presi­ sure both men felt what they said clutching to or clashing with an infantile version of God and faith dent being shot. Many persons in were the “ true” facts. Spiropoulos’ audience felt some We need, when the ache of the question is upon us, an open mind, one emotion in this portion of the Aside from this conflict, I tend that is willing to rethink, revise, rejudge. presentation. Gasps and to believe Spiropoulos over murmurings of “ Oh, God, no!” Bishop because Spiropoulos has u we nave iearnea inis necessity ot openness frdm our contact with were released between moments had eight more years to research other human beings, refusing to categorize them, or imprison them of silence. the topic, and also because some in a once and for all judgment, fixed and forever, then perhaps we of the things he said make more owe the same courtesy to God. First impressions are often mis­ Some students have very sense. I believe that there was a leading, very often distorted, always incomplete. strong and precise opinions of conspiracy and that Oswald was John Powell in ‘A Reason To Live! ’ what actually occurred in Dallas. partially used by whoever was Freshman Steve Mafrici believes behind this conspiracy. Submitted By Father Wangler the first shot was a dart fired by the man with the umbrella. Spiropoulos’ lecture brought (Moments before the first shot out many unanswered questions: was heard on that warm day in Was there a conspiracy? If so, Dallas, a man opened his who was behind it? Why was the umbrella, and closed it after the investigation of this case so President had been shot. Mr. bungeled? Who were all those Spiropoulos feels that it was men who supposedly were Secret possible that some form of Service men, or policemen, but projectory was built into the were never seen again? umbrella, which possibly fired poison pellets when opened. The The list goes on and on. But first wound on Kennedy was in there is one main question which the throat, and there were no might never be answered: Who bullet traces in the wound.) Steve pulled the trigger of the gun feels that the second shot was which put the bullet through the fired by Lee Harvey Oswald, and President’s brain, and why? No that that shot hit Governor John matter how filthy or painful the Connally. The third shot, accord­ answer might be, I feel this ing to Steve, was fired from the nation wants and deserves the grassy knoll, and hit Kennedy in truth.

the snarled, haunted road we all must travel was journeyed by John whose fate-can we unravel?

May Death be happy grinning in blood yet, Death may you drown in deep tears mourners flood! Daryl Smith "6CRAM— I’M FROM THÊ FBI.* Page 4 The Ascent February 13, 1976

Robin Gabner’s Student Association: Inter-Semester

The Budget, The Program, The People By CATHY BALL JENSEN

By MARIE FORTUNA Springfield, Massachusetts, students belong because they are * ‘I guess I have a tendency to do watched all the time when you Chase quipped, “ We were looking students-.” strange things. When I realized first go there, till the store One afternoon during Exam for a token vegetarian for the “ About S.A., most important to what I’d decided to do, I said, owners and the ‘skid rows’ and Week last December, Chairman school.” Geraldine Lawler, vice chairman ‘What are you getting yourself the prostitutes recognize you,” of Student Affairs, Jim Chase of the Governing Board, and me, into?” ’ Robin explains, “ until they find met'with Chairman of Budget, Laughter. is we’d like all students to be out you’re not a harm to them. Jim Lash and Chairman of the aware o f the services S.A. Robin Gabner, a senior here at We were eyed up again after the Governing Board, Sue Bennett. And when Lash was asked what offers,” Sue Bennett asserted. Rosary Hill, found many of his big bust. That Monday there was They sat around the S.A. office. A he includes in his diet, Chase “ Like academic assistance. If friends saying the same thing. an atmosphere of uneasiness. couple of onlookers had followed interrupted with, “ Fingernails.” you have trouble with a teacher Robin and Mary Jean Kenny, Everyone was strangers again. I them in. One onlooker was pesty. Everyone laughed. or a grade, first go to the teacher, both students in the Metropolitan was asked if I had a part in it. I Always asking questions. then to the head of the depart­ Crises class, spent Christmas got second looks.” “ How did Lash get to be a vege­ ment. If you still have trouble, vacation studying Chippewa The budget. $17,000. Deciding tarian?” the nosey onlooker in­ come to the Student Association. Street, as a result of the class. Robin understands the day how much to ask for, estimating sisted, We are able to help you through a community of Chippewa and costs a year ahead of time isn’t “ He got sick on steak one day. process called the Hearing “ We found articles that spoke likes to be in it. “ I can’t get over easy. Are you estimating high He went to MacDonald’s and got Board.” of it as a dark, dirty street where the atmosphere of community in enough to meet expenses? Will tapeworm.” bad things go on. What we saw the day people. I feel bad about the administration accept your “ No.” said Chase, “ actually he’s Tiny gold globes punctuate her was that Chippewa is a commun­ their ‘rep.’ One store owner provisional budget? If not will a migrant grape worker trying to pierced ears. Sue’s wavy dark ity itself within the Buffalo would have our coffee ready for they shave it slightly? Or lop the put butchers out of "work.” brown hair ends at her collar. Sue community. That splits into a day us, just the way we like it, as soon head off? Guillotine it? Bennett, hazel eyed, has a steady community and a night commun­ as she saw us coming down the Lash, enjoying the kidding level gaze. Almost a stare. She’s ity. The night one is just what I’d street.” “ Every department at school said, “ About two years ago I got chairman of the Governing Board heard of — prostitutes, bums, has to submit a budget,” lanky into yoga and things like that. until December. “ The Middle drunkards — but the day “ I don’t think you could go into Jim Lash says, “ And an accurate Vegetarianism just kind of States Association of colleges is community is just the opposite.” Amherst and interview people budget too. No reason Student filtered in with the philosophy. trying to find out through its com­ like I did on Chippewa,” Robin Association shouldn’t have to do Religious. Moral reasons.' St. mittees how much input students The first few days of the study said. “ I wouldn’t be afraid to go it too. Our $17,000 has to last from Francis of Assisi, Tolstoy, have,” Sue explains. “ We want to was spent making a map of the down during the day. The owners September 76 to May 1977. Today Leonard DaVinci, G.B. Shaw, help students have more input. streets and the stores. “ I tried to would say ‘Where you been’ We we’ve got to take that figure, Thoreau, they were all Into each department. Psy­ create relationships with the missed you’ and They’d buy me a break it up and justify exactly vegetarians.” chology. Natural Sciences. store owners,” Robin said. “ I’d cup of coffee. It’s so different where and how we are going to Sociology. History. English. sit down like a regular patron and from, likp, Eastern Hills or a spend the money.” “ I get protein. I’m a lacto- Every department.” they were so friendly they’d just suburban mall. They have a lot of “ Spring Weekend we expect to vegetarian. I include eggs, milk call me down to have a coffee nice stores on Chippewa that no get Peter Yarrow, formerly of and cheese,” Lash continued. “Physical therapy is my with them. They’d drop anything one knows about.” Peter, Paul and Mary,” said major. I’m a junior. I love sports they were doing to help you out.” bearded Jim Chase. “ It would be Both history majors, Chase and and I’ve played 3 years on the Though Robin was impressed expensive. Jim looked at the Lash also share a love for music. women’s RHC basketball team.” Robin’s involvement in the by the day community, he found catalogue of available profes­ Jim Chase sang at the Parent’s When asked why she hasn’t world of Chippewa Street brought Chippewa Street at night just as sional groups and read off some Weekend Coffeehouse last played on the men’s team she him a deeper understanding of rough as its reputation. “ We went of the figures,” Yes only wants semester. “ I’ve played guitar for laughed loudly and said, “ We had the workings of a small close-knit down there one night, just walkin’ $45,000. That’s nothing. Three the past 5 years. I play about 18 a Title Nine conference about community. He continued, “ I was around. A cop car went by and Dog Night asked for $100,000. different instruments,” Chase that in November.” fascinated with the awareness of three girls on the corner took off. America wanted $12,000.” explained. “ I also have a part the people there. It’s a rough part We said ‘let’s get out of here.’ It “ That’s a lot for 3 guitars, 3 time job playing.” “ New York State sponsored of the city, but the people respect was strange.” stools and 3 microphones,” Jim Title Nine requires any college or each other. The shop owners Mary Jean found it an unpleas­ Lash said. “ I’m kind of a music freak,” high school offering a sports don’t bother the people at night ant experience also. “ Never Not only money problems but sandy haired Jim Lash admitted. scholarship to make an oppor­ and the night people don’t bother again,” she says. “ People were technical problems make pro­ “ I play. I own a classical. I listen. tunity for a person of either sex to the day people. They aren’t going gram planning rough sometimes. I’m a very good listener. Steve compete within his or her own to harass each other. They know checking us out. No one spoke to us but the bartend«*. The next “ Electrical problems with the How. He’s with Yes, I like his sex. So if there is a Fly Football the others will find out if some­ day we found out that the police building. The groups need a lot of style. He’s versatile.” scholarship, and I asked to try thing happens.” juice. It would cost a lot to run a out for it, the college would have team was two guys and a girl and line into die building. For the Only three. Out of more than to fund a girls Fly Football team “ I let the store owners in on that’s what we were. That’s Shawn Phillips Concert we were 1000 students. Sitting there Exam to give me a chance to compete.” what I was doing. They agreed why.” thinking of maybe a generator Week working out details of the that the area has lost face. It standing outside the building,” budget to be submitted to the ad­ Sue comes from a family with draws those kind of people that Robin Gabner has only good said brown haired Jim Chase. ministration. The onlooker, two younger sisters and one older are being written about and talk­ things to say about his inter­ always asking questions, couldn’t brother. She says, “ My grand­ ed about. It’s like a circle. And semester experience. He has gained an appreciation of an un­ Asked what yean he was in, stop herself. mother suggested Rosary Hill. I some of those bum s... One was a history major Jim Chase said, did not want U.B. I was consider­ -Merchant Marine man, one a appreciated community. “ I dop’t “ I’m here too long, I’m a junior “ There isn’t a member of S.A. ing out of town colleges. But the Supreme Court Justice, one had have one bad feeling about that plus. Tell students we’ve got a who won’t say it, we need to hear atmosphere is great here. People been a priest.” community,” he stresses. “ I’d duplicator they can use. Avail­ more from students about what are friendly. You know a lot of like to see the notion of a bad able (xi request. Ask at Wick they want,” Jim Lash said people and you get along with Robin and Mary Jean have (dace destroyed. Mary Jean and I Desk. And we’re building an ice thoughtfully.” We’d definitely everybody.” coined Chippewa Street “ the agree that there’s nothing a n , skating rink alongside Lourdes. like more input from students. “ Away from school I like to be Watched Street.” Robin hopes to individual can do. It takes time That will need upkeep.” They sometimes complain outdoors hiking and camping. My bring this point out in a paper but it has to change from the out­ there’s nothing to do at college. 250 Yamaha goes good on the he is writing for possible side. Outsiders have to change Serious discussion of budget But when S.A. had an open forum Thruway. I drive around on it in publication. “You’re being their attitude about Chippewa continued with lots of banter in last semester to hear from them, summer an awful lot,” she said. Street. It’s old buildings and between. When someone asked only 57 out of a possible 1,100 bums but there’s warmth there.” Jim Lash how he chose Rosary students showed up. A handful. Deadline time. We’re still Hill from his faraway home in S.A. is not an exclusive club. All waiting to hear if the budget got OKed. February 13, 1976 The Ascent Page 5

c-Poet s Co/me/t SONNETT 22 Take Two, You’ll Like Them by Daryl Smith with each glance upward my eyes find your face which embodies those eyes that with silence embrace, By MARIE FORTUNA “We drove them right to read. Even late at night with but before my eyes can blink once more their little flashlights,” Jane Skaneateles Lake. Where we had away you look since fear’s at heart’s core, Jane Isaac’s mother started our summer cottage. They were giggled. “ That great interest in out to adopt one white American so tired. They’d traveled 30 hours reading. That’s my father’s, in­ yet how can i know your gaze is fixed upon me toddler. She ended up adopting in the air. They were scared. fluence.” unless within your face are the only eyes i see? two Korean sisters aged 2 and 5 Silent. They watched us when with each retreating step our sighs are not dwindling instead. “ Actually the family did they thought we weren’t looking. “ The girls are very intelligent. in watching us flee ’til the next rekindling. the adopting,’’ explained Jane, a If we looked, they looked away. Much more so than we are,” Jane Rosary Hill sophomore in psy­ “ What first broke the ice,” said, speaking of herself and her Oh how can a sunset redden a cold wintry eve chology. Jane said, “ was the red heart on three brothers. “ We’re all when brisk, husky clouds may dim to deceive? the Raggedy Ann doll. You see, average. But Cara, only 6, reads so how can we speak or with each other be “ Mother had tried to adopt after mom gave them baths, and at the 5th grade level.” locally. But when you are 40, with dressed them in new P.J.’s, she if while longing in quiet cools love’s cup o f tea? 4 children already, even if they gave than each a doll. One girl “ My sister,” Jane brags, “ now with every glance upward my eyes see your face are grown up children, no agency lifted the doll’s skirt and spied the plays violin. My mother, who is a yet away we look for love in some other place. will lookat you,” Jane said. “ The read heart on Raggedy Ann’s violinist and an organist, founded Syracuse agency said mom behind. She burst out laughing. the Syracuse school of Suzuki would be on the waiting list 5 Her sister laughed. We all did.” Method. She started the girls years with no guarantee she’d get “ American flush toilets got at 5 and 2 years of age. Cara RUNNING WITH TUCKER to adopt even then.” them laughing too. They’d flush is talented. She’s gone through by Cathy Tobia them all hours of the day or night. music book after music book. She “Our local agency helped us But at night they cried for ‘Om- plays Vivaldi all from memory.” sm ooth and sleek as onyx stone apply for a Korean-American girl ma’,” she said suddenly serious. The blackbird soars a wingless flight through Welcome House, Doyles- “ My father slept with one and my The Isaac girls, Yoo Kyong And sweeping glides of rhythmic beat town, Pennsylvania. After 3 mother with the other. For a Jon, now Kim-Li, age 9, and Yoo With pavement barely touching feet years of sending 27 copies of all month.” Son Jon, now Cara Lin, age 6, be­ kinds of forms, even my parents’ came naturalized citizens Expel the strides from left to right marriage license, we got the “ The girls used to sing Korean September 1975. Jane hopes they (Broken once at signal light) phone call. Two full blooded songs together at first. My father won’t lose all of their cultural Korean sisters were ready if we still has their songs on tape. But heritage. “ They don’t remember But once again in constant sheen wanted them. one day they began singing the any of their Korean language. We Skin is fresh and movement clean first line of Jingle Bells. Over and didn’t know how to speak it.” “ Well,” said Jane, “ when mom over,” Jane said smiling. That’s And smiles ride the air ahead heard we could have the two when the Isaac family knew the “ My parents are concerned While weeping strings o f steps are shed girls, she called a family con­ girls were beginning to feel at that the girls maintain contact With muscles toned and senses keen ference. We all had to vote. It had home. with Korean friends. We want On wing — the blackbird to be unanimous. It would affect them to keep their own identity all of us. We all voted yes. We The different life style Kim and alive. There’s a Korean lady long and lean. wanted them. When they arrived Cara had lived before they came doctor on our street. She visits. 4 months later, we were all at to America showed in many There are young married Korean Kennedy Airport waiting,” she ways. “ The first time we took students at Syracuse University. Our days pass quickly said laughing. “ First it was going them to Skaneateles Lake, they They have a kind of cultural club Our time together; very short to be just a few of. us. But we all took off their new bathing suits and the girls are invited to their The moments pass by wanted to be there.” carefully so as not to get them social evaits. Kim and Cara play New ones we can’t import Bitter chocolate colored eyes. wet,” she said. “ They started to with Korean children there,” she Thick, long dark brown hair. wash themselves. They thought added thoughtfully,” And my When Jane talks of Kim-Li and we expected them to wash them­ parents were host family for a Time never stops Cara-Lin obvious pride shows. selves in the lake.” Korean graduate student and his It continues to move past She smiles. She talks volubly. wife.” Her eyes sparkle. As the moments pass by Not a freckle on Jane Isaac’s Always too fast. face, but she has the kind of face In response to a question about - “ Mass confusion that night in a freckle would feel at home on. child raising, Jane replied, “ My August 1971. First the plane Wholesome. Healthy. You could parents’ philosophy has always Things go undone arrived at 2 A.M. instead of mid­ picture her in a wheat germ com­ been to make each child realize Memories, sometimes forgot night. Then the group of Korean mercial. what he can be, to make them And the moments pass by kids came out the wrong gates,” want to be all they can become. And the good times begin to rot. she said. “ We searched. We knew Bringing the girls home has To create a sense of pride in which ones were ours because wrought changes. “ We built an "self.” they wore tags with their names addition to the house. My mother Words never said and our names on them.” designed it. And though we’ve Generation gap. Isn’t there Still clinging to our tongues always been close, the girls have always supposed to be one? Then the moments stop. “ They were so thin. Their brought our family closer. Kim Looked for it everywhere. heads were shaven to prevent lice and Cara are a very special part Couldn’t find it. Jane Isaac likes But why, when he was still so young? infestation. Both girls had sores of our family,” she said. “ We all her family. She’s genuinely proud To-Eddie-who died suddenly all over their bodies. Kim, 30 worked together for them.” of her mother, who she describes 1964-1976 pounds light, 5 years old, had an as “ intelligent and capable.” Jan ear infection,” Jane said sadly. “ The girls have skied since says, “ My mother has red hair, “Cara arrived with German they were 2 and 5. We all ski. And blue eyes, freckles, boundless Denise M. Siuda Measles. My father had to sign a every Sunday my father takes energy, six kids. And she’s terri­ medical waiver to get her.” them to the library. They love to fic.” I won’t look away

In case you ’re ever wondering why I don’t have much to say or, if in guessing where my thoughts might be today, you would ever feel the need to cast a glance my way; please feel free to look at me; I won’t look away.

Though there’s some chance o f knowing you more than I do now there s someone closer to your heart to whom I must bo w. But if you notice in my eyes a faint and flickering glo w it is because I had to take the chance that you could know how I feel about you. - I hold back even now. If I can ’t tell you soon some way I may not know how.

WANTED — LON’S BAND “ SERGIO” AT MORE MIXERS AT So just in case you’re wondering why I don’t have much to say ROSARY HILL or, if in guessing where my thoughts might be today, —Daryl Smith you would ever feel the need to cast a glance my way; please feel free to look at me; I won’t look away.

Mark R. Hardy Page 6 The Ascent February 13, 1976 At the Movies: Pacino Triumphs in Comic-Tragic ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

By DARRYL DAVID AMATO this world’s coming to and what Sonny is disappointed that the same breath disgusted and John Cazale (Fredo in the he’s coming to. Sonny is so aghast Moretti has conned him. Moretti enraptured by New York City. ‘Godfather’ movies) is Sal, Writing a review of “ Dog Day that he must tell Moretti, the is disturbed because he is truly Opening shots show New York Sonny’s scared, quiet, simple- Afternoon” means, funda­ lieutenant outside the locked and unaware and uncontrollable of a people working and playing in a minded accomplice. When asked mentally, expatiating on A1 fortified bank, about the lot of what his men are doing. sort of sordid Disneyland where what country he’d like to escape Pacino. “ Dog Day Afternoon” is “ obscene” phone call. Both agree the streets are dirtier than the to, Sal most earnestly tells Sonny, A1 Pacino’s tour de force. As it’s horrendous and that there are “ Dog Day Afternoon” is more refuse the garbage men are Wyoming. Sonny, a man who in real life a lot of nuts in this world. about police versus police than collecting. robbed a Brooklyn bank on police versus criminals. Moretti “ Dog Day Afternoon” is so August 22, 1972, Pacino stars in Pacino is still portraying a orders some cops to watch from New York serves as an obvious, moving and melodious in its dia­ his most comic role. He plays it criminal, but Sonny is quite the roofs, and they trek to the fire convenient metaphor for the logue (the brilliance of screen­ so seriously and subjectively that different from the Godfather. escapes. He decrees the over corruption and craziness that is writer Frank Pierson) and its the character becomes hilarious Sonny is not cold, organized and zealous street police to put their sweeping contemporary America action (the magnificence of and, toward the climax, all the calculating. He is highstrung, guns in their holsters, and they and, by imaginary extension, the director Lumet) that it has no more tragic. compassionate to his hostages remain with pistols pointed. world. The bank and the immédi­ music and needs no music to and unsystematic in his style. ate streets around it, where the underscore its emotions. “ Dog Pacino’s comical lines, flowing He carelessly throws his rifle The film is also about the F.B.I. mob and the media egg Sonny on, Day Afternoon” is, in six simple simultaneously from his nose and around. He almost forgets to take against the local police. The are also a microcosm,' a little terms, the best picture of the throat, are outrageously funny the money before leaving. He heartless, scheming Feds can’t world of sweet insanity. year. because his face is so solemn. permits the captive women to go wait to take over for the sloppy, Pacino’s grim visage, that looks to the bathroom. His nervousness sentimental Moretti. When they like a little, lost, brown-eyed, is subtly revealed by an occasion­ do, they are merciless. shaggy-haired puppy dog’s al, quick twitch of his left cheek. countenance, tells us a lot about The constant fumbling and the Ironies abound. When posed what’s going on internally in cracks in his voice are conspi­ with the option of escaping New Sonny; He’s a crazy, screwed up, cuous evidence of flustration. York’s madness by accompany­ calamitous victim of modern ing his “ husband” to Algeria, society. Charles Durning is good, too. Sonnv’s “ bride” insists that As the bumbling, yet serious people are crazy there because When Pacino is rounding up the Moretti, he is explosive. The they walk around and wear shocked-delighted bank tellers, lieutenant slowly, softheartecQy masks. he says, in funny veracity, “ I’m a tries to persuade Sonnv to give Catholic and I don’t want to hurt himself up. But Moretti is as un­ The goofy bank tellers have a anyone.” Sonny really doesn’t professional a law man as Sonny great time dancing and eating want to hurt anyone. He just is a bank robber. pizza. It’s an adventure for them. wants $2,500 to pay for his male “ We’re having a bank robbery,” bride’s sex-change operation. Some of ‘Dog Day’s’ finest the head teller informs one of her scenes are between Durning and girls, and she says it with such When a maniac calls him on a Pacino. Especially de luxe is glee that it sounds like “ We’re bank phone and advises “ Kill Moretti and Sonny’s argument having a party.” everybody,” Sonny is actually over the cop who tries to break frightened to think about what into the back door of the bank. Director Sydney Lumet is in

Hindenburg Explosion is Real ‘Star’ of the Show latthau and Burns by DARRYL DAVID AMATO the script and less time was spent by most of the actors performing The two years and the 16 it. The producers could have million dollars that it took to saved more money by not casting complete Robert Wise’s the minor, mindless character production of “ The Hindenburg” roles with popular people who are Uproarious shows on the Pana vision screen. usually outstanding. Anne Ban­ Most of the time and money was croft, as a countess, Gig Young, spent on constructing a massive, an ex-spy, and Burgess Meredith, beautiful facsimile of the Hinden­ a gambler, are wasted. They are H i in burg (exterior and interior), and onscreen so briefly, and so point- then destroying it. lessly. By DARRYL DAVID AMATO mined to seek employment. and shared niggling annoyances. The Hindenburg was a German George C. Scott, as the zeppelin that inexplicably ex­ dirigible’s special security agent, The most amiable points of Helping Clark with job hunting Herbert Ross orchestrates the ploded and burned to the steel William Atherton, a rigger, and “ The Sunshine Boys” are, firstly, is his energetic nephew-agent bickering Matthau-Burns pro­ girders as it attempted to land at Roy Thames, the devious the precious, precise, comic per­ (Richard Benjamin). duction in the same winning style Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1937. Gestapo, get the “ best” lines and formances of Walter Matthau Eventually, the nephew lands a that he used on the Streisand- There are a number of possible the majority of screen time. and George Burns, the Neil booking a ; a TV comedy special. Segal confrontation in “ The Owl explanations for the holocaust, Simon story, peppered with Clark is anxious to work,, but he and the Pussycat.” With ‘Pussy­ including mechanical failure. As with previous disaster epics chuckable one-liners, and finally, protests a reunion with his cat’ and ‘Boys,’ Ross refrains For screenwriter Nelson (And “ The Towering Inferno” re­ but not slightly, the keen Herbert partner Lewis (George Bums). from “ opening up” these ori­ Gidding, that idea is too un- mains the craftiest among Ross direction. ginally stage presentations dramatic. Gidding favors the them.), the real performer of the Lewis and Clark have been merely for the sake of varying theory that the blimp blew up as a show is the catastrophe itself. It Walter Matthau is a crusty, old, feuding since Lewis retired. the scenery. With ‘Boys,’ Ross result of sabotage. On screen, the is the inevitable Hindenburg Jewish, vaudeville star, Clark of Clark, a senile but active man, allows the witty dialogue and the Hindenburg, a symbol of Nazi explosion (shot in black and the Lewis and Clark (Sunshine resents Lewis’ decision to quit. jocular movements of the per­ power and supremacy, is white — newsreel style) and the Boys) comedy team, who refuses And the TV show will not take formers to dominate. The sets demolished by an anti-Nazi tension of an anticipatory to retire. Even though he has Clark without Lewis. The major are extraneous. Matthau and aboard the airship. audience which hold the interest trouble remembering his lines in segments of the movie circle Bums could read Simon’s script of the audience. an audition for a Frumpy potato around the Sunshine Boys’ against a black backdrop and still chip commercial, Clark is deter­ hilarious indecisions, rebuttals be uproarious. February 13, 1976 The Ascent Page 7

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\ The Music Lover’s

f t /J Simon’s ‘Still Crazy’After Kodachrome

By DARRYL DAVID AMATO “50 Ways to Leave Your melancholy mood., “ Gone At Michael Masser’s ^ Lover,” currently a pop radio hit, Last” shouts about a new-found is sandwiched between two, more love, “ You’re Kind” laments: Paul Simon’s “ Still Crazy After interesting Simon compositions Marvelous ‘Mahogany’ Music All These Years” (on Columbia It gets me agitated when — “I Do It for Your Love” (a I think that Records) is ideologically deeper realistic, unromantic love story and more diverse than his last You’re gonna love me now — “ We were married on a rainy indefinitely By DARYL SMITH disguised and embodied in the — “ Kodachrome” album titled day; The sky was yellow; And the pop style. “ There Goes Rhymin’ Simon.” So goodbye, goodbye grass was gray” ) and the I’m gonna leave you now Berry Gordy’s “ Mahogany” One interpretation of ‘Rhymin’ perplexing “ Night Game” (all starring Diana Ross is probably “ Christian’s Theme” combines Simon’ places it as a straight­ And here’s the reason why about that immortal topic — I like to sleep with one of die best motion pictures of the main theme with another. forward, uncomplicated satire on death). the window open 1975. Besides the excellent and The result is beautiful and Nixon and Watergate, with emotional performance of Ms. thought provoking. enough digs at that defunct And you keep the window Ross and other stars in the cast, administration to put Simon on Emotions as well as ideas are closed. Michael Masser’s theme “After You” is a quiet, somebody’s subversive list. vacillating on this album. “ Gone “ My Little Town,” another At Last” (with accompanying intensifies the quality of the meditative tune in which the radio favorite, re-unites Simon movie. sound of the older keyboard vocals by Phoebe Snow) and with Art Garfunkel. Fine vocals But ‘Crazy’ is so elusive, its instruments (like the harpsi­ “Have a Good Time” are and amazingly accurate lyrics; lyrical imagery so replete with vicacious, cheerful tunes. “ Gone “ Do You Know Where You’re chord) is noticeable. Side one depicting a lifeless, colorless Going To?” is the first piece on concludes with the orchestral multiple meanings that it repels a At Last” is foot-stomping small American town make “ My the “ Mahogany” album (on version of the theme from single understanding. Because of material, and ‘Good Time’ is Little Town” a personal favorite. Motown Records). Masser “ Mahogany.” this equivocation, ‘Crazy’ can clearly epicurean. But “ Some This album is as diverse asjife combines a convincing blend of withstand a thousand more re­ Folks’ Lives Roll Easy” quickly itself can be. You’ll want to re­ typical Baroque counterpoint Side two provides a refreshing hearings than ‘Rhymin’ Simon.’ places its listener in a live it indefinitely. with melody and colors of the contrast, especially for those who Romantic period. Yet its beauty enjoy jazz, blues and dance hits. — a simple beauty probably It is possible to do any of your taken to heart by most of favorite pop dances to most of the Barbra Streisand’s Lively‘Lazy Afternoon’ “Mahogany’s” viewing and selections on side two. However, listening audience — cannot be not until the magnificent by Darryl Davjd Amato subdued. A second session, when day laziness. denied. entrance of the “Mahogany listened to attentively, sinks fine­ Suite,” are we reminded of the Barbra Streisand never ceases ly into the ears. Subsequent play­ “ I Never Had It So Good,” a “ Feeling Again,” possibly the essence of the mood and message to move, amaze and delight her ings bring deeper and deeper Paul Williams - Roger Nichols most moving piece of the entire of this human story. audience in “ Lazy Afternoon” understandings. song, is a happy, contented love album, immediately follows Ms. (on Columbia Records)^ In what melody with a country-flavored Ross’ solo on side one. Strings The music of “ Mahogany” is begin a romantic theme warm, communicative, imagina­ promises to be her mellowest,"* The best cut of side one has to harmonica accompaniment. most mature performance, (reminiscent of Rachmaninoff’s tive and excellently conceived. It Streisand teams with composer-j be “ By the Way,” a hardly dis­ style) which is immediately offers something for everyone — creet carnal invitation from a “ Siake Me, Wake Me,” a Four arranger - conductor - producer followed by an instantly touching just as the movie does — and as I jilted girl anxious for a love re­ Tops pop number, is the only Rupert Holmes, and sings loud, intensely rhythmical cut on secondary theme. listen to the theme while writing placement. Barbra, with help this article, I realize how much peedominately quiet, peaceful, from Holmes, wrote the song. the album. love lost and love found songs. “ Can You Hear It in My inspiration and insight one may Side two has the stronger set of Music,” a “ pop” dance piece, is find in an album brimming with Upon first listening, “ Lazy The title song of the album does tunes. “ Letters That Cross in the the third composition. Here the passionate rhapsodies and Afternoon” seems too quiet and evoke a feeling of summer, mid- Mail,” a love story that is screw­ theme from “ Mahogany” is Rathskeller rhythms. ed up by the post office, is actu­ ally about a lack of communi­ cation between a separated, help­ lessly dense couple. SOPHOMORES Streisand exerts herself on ^ Stevie Wonder’s ' “ You and I.” BROWSERIE Her pleasant, slow interpretation of this amazing Wonder indicates Gifts and Things, Inc. \ INTERESTED IN: that this is probably Streisand’s current favorite. Just arrived - J ft A SUMMER IN KENTUCKY “ Moanin’ Low” is a flashback to the Streisand of the ’60’s, but | GREAT LOOKING SHIRTS \ AND $500.00 not quite. Streisand is not very believable on this number. ‘Low’ | AND BLOUSES FROM INDIA \ sounds more like a self-parody (a satire of “ My Man,” “ When the Sun Comes Out” and a dozen 2. $2,500.00 DURINC YOUR other Streisand torch songs) than \ Assorted Styles and Colors Available / a sincere complaint of a dis­ JUNIOR A SENIOR YEAR traught woman. i Some Embroidered or Beaded 1

“ Widescreen” is about an Cotton and cotton crepe \ addictive, dangerous love of 3. A MANAGERIAL POSITION fantasy (the movies). This Holmes stunner, complete with Come See Our Ideas WHEN YOU 0RADUATE STARTING the wide-sound effect of a synthe­ sizer, has very personal meaning for Valentine's Day AT $11,000.00/YR. to the vocalist. Streisand recalls her childhood days spent at the Brooklyn Loew’s Kings movie house.

The best cut of side two is “ A CONTACT JIM McNICNOLAS Child is Born.” The most stirring lyrics of the entire album are DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE performed here in an almost classical, operatic style. Strei­ CANISIUS COLLEGE sand takes her listener through the slow, beautiful birth of a per­ fect baby. She contemplates the 083-7000, EXT 234 potential accomplishments of tiny hands, and sadly realizes the day the baby’s parents will “ let her go.” Page 8 The Ascent February 13, 1976

Hooker Howls About Discrimination

The star lady of the afternoon was Margo St. James, founder and chair-madame of COYOTE (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics), an up-and-coming “loose women’s organization” fighting for decriminalization of prostitution.

Looking understandably weathered, but still feisty, the 38- year-old St. James was greeted by a raucous applause and scattered wolf-whistles. Antici­ pating the audience’s first question, she admitted her status as a retired harlot. “ I’m too busy talking about it to do it,” St. James remarked. 'Psychic' singer Phoebe Snow “ The government is the worst 7 can’t even understand this mass outburst of love’ pimp — and the strongest,” St. James decried. “ Prostitution laws are enforcement of one­ sided monogamy,” she continued, “ A man is considered Phoebe Snow: ‘Ziltch’ toStar virile if he has numerous ex­ periences where a woman is By BARBARA LEWIS album. been hurt enough,” did not live to manager, and her signing with thought of as cheap, vulgar, or see her success. CBS Records. Phoebe has in fact dirty if she does.” “ I hope I like the article about But in the interim, there was been involved in so many legal me, because if I don’t I’ll desperation, drugs, liquor, diet Charlie’s death preys- on her hassles that her conversation is St. James tried to dispel some probably never do another inter­ pills and two close calls with but she credits her deep belief in frequently sprinkled with “ I of the myths surrounding hookers view,” Phoebe Snow cautions in death- parapsychology with helping her better not say that, I might be and the profession. “ They are not the living room of her parents to combat her depression. She sued, etc.” On the way to the all lesbians and jaded despisers middle-class suburban home in She no longer takes diet pills, considers herself a gifted seer backyard, her father, Merrill, a of men,” she pointed out. “ Money Teaneck, N.J: but she diets constantly with and estimates that her New York City exterminator, is the biggest reason and ad­ intermittent success. And the predictions of others’ futures are pokes his head in. After venture is the next.” She also, If Phoebe is wary of seeing drugs, which nearly cost her life, 99 per cent accurate. perfunctory introductions he denounced the notion of the herself in print, she has reason to now bore her. She has given up offers $5 if I can identify the wealthy trollop, as prostitutes be. She has not been misquoted, smoking and drinking and She cannot foretell her own singer who introduced “ Old Man are subjected to wage drainage nor have music and entertain­ although she is less than tolerant future, she says, and even if she River.” all down the line from bellhops, ment critics written anything of those who do, she does not could, she would not have fore­ hotel owners, doctors and cops. about her performances that overreact. Lecturing about drugs cast her rise to prominence. Her I answer “ Paul Robeson” “ The police either want a piece or have not been glowing. is another story. ESP ability was expanded, she sticking my hand out for the money,” she said. explains, when she discovered reward. But in describing her appear­ “ Please be sure to write that I that objects enhanced her Engaging in some legitimate ance, they have called her am 100 per cent against drugs of accuracy. “ Nope, he says, “ it was Jules intercourse with the audience, St. homely, fat, pudgy, chubby and any kind and that includes pot. Bledsoe. I stick people all the James was asked about the squat. One writer went as far as Talking about drugs is boring,” “ Let me show you,” she says, time with that.” demand for male prostitutes calling attention to her facial she repeats. “ But taking them is reaching for my ring. Her during a , question and answer moles. even more boring. I neatly died mother, a part-time reporter for Phoebe sayst “ Pop wins a lot of period. “ How often can a man from a combination of diet pills a weekly newspaper, enters the money in bars that way,” and work?” she answered. “ Woman In spite of her recent success and qualudes. And. my best room and says, “ Are you up to then asks for my ring. “ I can tell can work for $5 a trick, but a man and its attendant adoration, friend, Charlie^ died* of an that again?” a lot about you if I hold your ring turning $5 tricks would be burnt references to her appearance are overdose.” Charlie was not a in my hand,” she says as we sit out.” difficult for the new recording boyfriend, she emphasizes. Phil Phoebe apologizes and next to the outdoor barbecue. She sensation to accept. Kearns, who plays in her band, is suggests that we leave the room. clasps the ring tightly and closes Illuminating die audience as to the first and only boyfriend she As we walk to the garden she her eyes. “ I see you going to a lot the cost to the taxpayer in “ I grew up thinking I was a has. ever had. announces that she has not of parties,” she predicts. “ I see bringing a street-walker before ziltch,” Phoebe says. “ I can’t mentioned her psychic talents in you in a blue dress. You are going the courts,.St. James stated “ The even understand this mass But Charlie was her previous interviews, “ because I to give up driving a car because cost of arresting a prostitute in outburst of love for me. I was a inspiration, the one person who didn’t want Shelter to say I was you are going to believe that it San Francisco is $1,700 and since loser. Listen, I was so homely, believed in her, the one person crazy and use it against me.” pollutes the air. You are going to public prosecutors are used, the the kids in school used to torment who convinced her that she was become fairly rich. You are going cost is about double.” She added me. The only friend I had was the something special and her voice It is just a year since Phoebe’s to be able to eat what you want “And if they’re customers only kid in school who was more was like no other. first and only album, “ Phoebe without worrying about your they’re paying three times,” unpopular than me.” Snow” was released. Both a weight. You should see an eye Phoebe needed convincing. Al­ single from it and the album itself doctor, nothing serious, but you The audience was curious She still winces when she talks though she had tried out for all of went gold, almost unprecented should see one.” about the ins-and-outs of the about the tricks her classmates her school’s musicals, she never for a first effort. business. “ What it comes down to played on them. “ Once someone even made the chorus. It was The reference to the eye is taking turns doing each other,” tripped me and everyone laughed Charlie who taught her to play But in the short span of problem was the only prediction the ex-call girl stated. “ Most . . . and I ended up with a broken the guitar and who encouraged Phoebe’s ascent from a nobody to that was not glowing. “ Don’t you women don’t do ‘flatbackers’ ,” leg.” her to perform at a Bitter End a somebody, she has become ever foresee gloom,” I ask. “ I she stated, adding, “ Sure we tryout night in New York City. It involved in a barrage of law suits. don’t believe in laying anything enjoy it if the customer’s good.” Phoebe is no longer miserable. was there that Shelter Records One even prevented her from heavy on anyone,” she retorts. DAILY NEXUS She has a boyfriend, “ the first discovered her and signed her to doing interviews. That injunction University of California real one I ever had,” and she is a record deal. has since been lifted. I’m still waiting for all these at Santa Barbara the toast of the music industry, wonderful things to happen to perhaps with the exception of But Charlie, whose last name But there are a variety of suits me. But I can’t help but wonder if Shelter Records with whom she she will not divulge “ because his and countersuits stemming from Phoebe wasn’t; wishing all of split after her smash debut mother is still living and she’s her split with Shelter and her them for herself. Visual Arts Festival: A Joint Venture By MARIE FORTUNA with commentary by goldsmith, by Dr. Banks description of how followed the diggers around the Charles H. Frank who brought the two feet tall puppets are Orchard Park area farm proper­ along a good looking sample of made of sting ray skin or of Financed by the Student ty of Dr. Elizabeth O’Neil. His six or seven rings he had design­ Buffalo hides. The puppets look film, “ Sedimentary Journey” Activities Board, and staffed by ed and fashioned. as frail as filigree, pierced all members of the Buffalo Crafts­ made its “world premiere” over and painted brilliant colors. Saturday. It’s rather well done. men Incorporated, a program of Also well worth seeing was the They are amazingly sturdy and films, and slide presentations collection of shadow puppets Dr. firmly put together. A healthy mix of about 75 was offered at Rosary Hill the Ellen Banks brought back from weekend of January 31st. students, interested community Malaysia two years ago. A film An enterprising high school people, and craftsmen attended which showed a performance of student, Edward Livingston, Saturday, but fewer were there Many kinds of crafts were Shadow Puppets of Java both filmed Rosary Hill students on a Sunday. You missed something presented. Especially enjoyable from the audience side and from clay dig with their professor worthwhile. And it was all free. to watch was the film “ Casting” the backstage view, was followed Carol Townsend. Livingston