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1987 The ommeC nt, October 22, 1987 Bridgewater State College

Volume 65 Number 5

Recommended Citation Bridgewater State College. (1987). The Comment, October 22, 1987. 65(5). Retrieved from: http://vc.bridgew.edu/comment/599

This item is available as part of Virtual Commons, the open-access institutional repository of Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts. llillllli\\I llllllltl~llll illfllllll111111!· The Comment Bridgewater State College October 22, "1987 ' Vo!. LXV No. 5 Bridgewater, MA BSC student killed by passenger train By Anthony Fagen firefighter for the Town of Nor~ and Bryon Hayes well, assisted Bridgewater Fire'­ Department EMT's in trans­ A northbound Cape Cod and porting the victim to the Hyannis Railroad passenger train hospital. bound for Braintree struck and Eyewitnesses at the scene say killed a partially deaf 41 year-old students apparently tried to yell Bridgewater State College student to Murphy to get off the tracks. last Thursday afternoon as he was At the same time, the engineer crossing the railroad tracks sounded his warning horn as he between the commuter lot and the was approaching the Route Kelly Gymnasium lot. 104/Summer Street railroad William Murphy of Hanson crossing near the Independent was crossing the popular Nail factory. A fence normally walkway between the main separates the two parking lots, commuter parking lot and the with the footbridge as a means of Kelly Gymnasium resident/staff crossing the tracks. But according lot around 1:37 pm, when he was to an unidentified custodian who struck and dragged approximately spoke to the Patriot Ledger, "It's 50 feet by the passenger train. (the fence) been repaired Murphy, who was 60 percent deaf numerous times, but always in one ear and 30 percent in the within a day, the kids knock it other, apparently did not hear the down." train's warning horn as it Officials for Cape Coq and approached the college. He was Hyannis Railroad refused to ·pronounced dead at Brockton comment on the matter saying it Hospital shortly after 2:00 pm is still under investigation. A from massive head trauma and police line marks the fence, and a~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~La~-,""~~~~--~~~~ acc1 . , Louis Shkliew. 22, an on~call Chan9~s take place in administration Dillman replaced as v.p. of Academic Affairs Bear unveiled after dinner By Bill Bilodeau James Brennan. In order to take That idea is also expressed by this position, Brennan left his Dillman. "This change was one By Bryon Hayes Over 400 students, Among the many changes to post as chairman of the Biology way, and I discussed this with admini~trators, and faculty have taken place in the past few Department, which he had held Gerry over the summer, to help Homecoming at Bridgewater members attended the candlelit months here at BSC is the for the past four years. He has the school, taking advantage of State College bega~ last dinner, which was sponsored by replacement of Dr. Robert been at Bridgewater for 27 years. my twenty years here. If you Thursday with the President's Red Professional Food Service Dillman as vice president of and will hold the job of vice want to be the best state school and White Dinner at Tillinghast Management. Academic Affairs, and Dillman's president of Academic Affairs Hall. This was then followed by Directly following the dinner, subsequent appointment as vice in the country (something that until a permanent replacement the unveiling of the "Bridgewater President Indelicato and the BSC president of Academic Planning. Indelicato has stated is his goal can be found. Bear" - the mascot of the college Marching Band led the procesio~ Dillman's temporary replace­ for the college), you have to have Brennan was asked by the some long range plans - at Kelly Gymnasium. cont. on p. 2 ment in Academic Aff~s is Dr. president in June if he would academically." That is now consider the post on an interim Dillman's responsibility. basis. He agreed later in the He may not be around to see summer, and the change officially some· of those plans come to went into effect last month. fruition, however. Dillman has Brennan says that he will not be been looking into jobs outside of afraid to make any tough Bridgewater. decisions that come his way "I'm one of three (candidates) for during his stay at Boyden Hall. the position of president at the He also says that, "I feel that the University of Maine~Farmington. ·chairperson of each department That is the one (job) that I'm must play a large role in gearing up to, so we'll see what evaluation, and in the policies of happens." that department." There had been speculation over That is one of the changes that the past few months that Dillman he is already starting to had been in conflict with implement. All major changes in Indelicato over the running of academic policy mu$t be Academic Affairs, and that this approved by · the president, was the reason for the changes. something that Brennan agrees To this, Dillman responds, "I'm with totally. not involved with speculation. "I have my say, my chance tO Rumors are rumors. In my view, yell at · (President) Gerry that has no bearing on this. If I (Indelicato), the same as any listened to all the rumors about other vice president. But it's his methat have gone around in the decision to make. I'm part of his administration, his team, and twenty years I've been here, I'd be wetre all working toward a out on the West Coast or in New Lambda Gamma Chi sorority shows its spirit during parade Photo by Deb wmis common goal." Yorkby now." 2 The Comment Thursday, October 22, 1987 SGA Notebook By Ed Ward which passed with a· 9-2-2 vote. Tabled motion #45 Associate Chairman Jeff followed. The motion called Tucker called the meeting to for the allocation of $250.00 order at 6:05 pm. Tucker was to support the International to assume the chair due to the Club's model UN. The unexpected illness of motion passed by a 9-0-4 vote. Chairperson Marcia Medeiros. Following that vote, Tucker The meeting began with introduced new business with a several reports. Congressman motion to donate $100.00 to Patrick Pearce announced the the family of William posting of a new amendment Murphy. Student Marc to the SGA Constitution. Gensler stated that the amount According to Pearce, the was too "chintzy" and under amendment will allow new additional criticism, the clubs the use of facilities Congress decided to form a immediately upon recognition, committee to arrive at a although still reserve funding recommendation on the matter. to only those previously active Congressman Pearce for one full semester. Jerry submitted a motion to LaBelle, a representative from purchase 25 copies of Robert's the brand new BSC chapter of Rules of Order for the use of S.A.D.D., (Students Against the Members-of-Congress. Driving Drunk), requested that Members of the Executive all SGA members attend Board, among them President Officials discuss details of train accident Photo by John Burns Ill Wednesday's meeting of the Deborah Sammons and group. "If you have plans, Vice-President Tom Devin break them," LaBelle said to advised against such a large the Congress. The last report purchase. After a lengthy BSC student killed by passenger train was from Student Trustee F. discussion, the motion passed Braintree southbound Scott Longo. Longo spoke of by al0-4-0 vote. cont. from p. 1 81, died one day after being as well as northbound come through the his opposition to the new Two appointments were students cross the area Students involved in an car accident where area. There is no set schedule, admissions policy and of his scheduled to be made at the now will have to use the the car in which she was riding however, for when these impressions of the food meeting, but only the footbridge crossing the tracks. was struck at the Main Avenue trains come through Bridgewater. committee. He offered advice appointment of Grace This is the third fatality crossing in Onset. involving Ironically, in the 'October to the Congress in regard to DeAbreu, as Congressional the Cape Cod and Murphy was a Dean's List the Comment editorial of delegate to the monthly Hyannis Railroad trains in the six student majoring in English. He years they October 15. Longo suggested vice-presidents' meeting. was have operated service 11th edition of Bridgewater is immediately survived by his that the SGA from Hyannis "not be insulted made. The other appointment to the Braintree Tod a y,. times of the trains wife Rita and his 9 year-old son by the editorial, but be concerned that of Curtis MB TA Red Line transit station. coming through the Bridgewater Nathan. A Mass of Remembrance challenged by it Howard to the Student Court. A New Bedford boy, Jose Rose, area were published. The service was killed Tucker moved the Congress Howard was not present at the in August, 1984 at the to the Cape is now done for the will be celebrated this Sunday at to old business, which meeting. Tucker spoke on Pocasset Bridge in Bourne, and year, but CONRAlL officials say the Newman Catholic Center here consisted of motions tabled Howard's behalf but the Besse Robbins of Buzzards Bay, infrequent freight trains. from at the College at 7:00 p.m. during lhe meeting of October appointment failed 6-3-5. 13. The first tabled motion The meeting entered executive concerned the recognition of session at 6:51 by a 12-2-0 BSC Bear News from around campus the new Anthropology club. vote. The Congress left Club member Kirk Van Dyke Executive Session at 7:11 and on the walk from the dinner to Chopper to land spoke on behalf of the motion, the meeting adjourned. the unveiling. At 8:30 p.m., In order to promote interest the helicopter will land on upon arrival, Indelicato said, "I in the Army National Guard, November4. have always felt that Bridgewater two Bridgewater State College Xenakis lectures at BSC State College should have a students, who are members of mascot- one which reflects the the Guard, will be landing a MACS FEST UH-1 (Huey) helicopter in the By Bryon Hayes attempts to determine the injury. true spirit of the college. Now, This past Quadrangle on Wednesday, Tuesday the "This would leave the viewer we have one." And with that, the Bridgewater Mathematics October 28 at approximately and with a ·hypochond.ric feeling; covering was removed from the Computer Science Department "What statue. 10:00 a.m. Warrant Officer does this mean to me­ meaning if sports figures have sponsored MACSFEST, a 11 "This bear will now become (WOI) James Rockett will be now-this very second; and how pains here, so could I, Xenakis convention for Southeastern does it affect me. Those part of the heritage and tradition piloting the aircraft, and are the .said. Massachusetts high school only facts people want to know," whk:h BSC upholds. May it be spe.cialist (SP4) Kenny Fraser 11 teachers and professors from stated Dr. Alan Xenakis, Medical According to Xenakis, around for many years to come, will be the crew chief. The two however, surrounding colleges. The con­ Editor for WNEC-TV channel 7 television stated Indelicato. students will be on hand to and radio are not the ference dealt with common in Boston. He was the guest best medians for relaying. mes­ answer any questions that problems in teaching math­ lecturer on. "Health Promotion in sages. "Listeners and viewers will students have about the ematics and computer science and the 21st Century," Monday often tune out messages which helicopter and the Massa­ it explored new techniques in night. The lecture was sponsored they feel don't interest them, chusetts Anny National Guard. bore teaching. by the Health, Physical Educa­ them, or seem too long. They In case of inclem~nf weather, tion and Recreation Department want it to catch their attention and held in the Clement C. fast-in the beginning-or they Maxwell Library Lecture Hall. won't pay it respect." ·Part-Time Positions Northeast Apparel, a highly su~ful Xenakis first looked at tele­ Xenakis then gave examples of national chain of off-price women's retail vision and radio as ways in which what gains the readers', viewers' WEATHER stores, has immediate part-ti.tile postitions health information is delivered.· A or listeners' attention. In the FORECAST available in their busy distribution center message has an average of 10 to health field, the three main located in Braintree. 15 seconds in which to be considerations are: conveyed to ,the reader. This 1. Choosing a story that has an TONtGHT Part-time hours 8:15 to 12:15 leaves the viewer with one of two interest to a wide group of Blustery and Cold or Monday thru Friday types of impressions: intentional people. 2. Choosing a story that 28°-38° 1:15 to 5:15 or 2-3 days a week and non-deliberate impressions. is timely. "Do not talk about An example of intentional swimming safety in winter. TOMORROW Job duties will include: Packing merchandise impressions relating to health in Speak about how to prevent Mix of Clouds and ·Breakdown of merchandise by the media would be a story about skiing injuries," Xenakis said. 3. '. Sunshine styles, colors, and siz.es. a new drug which prolongs the Understand the limitations of the Unseasonably Cooler Come talk to us! life of cancer victims; this gives Full time also available during media being used. Try to High:52° your semester the viewer a tangible fact and detennine what works and what and summer breaks!! evokes some immediate emo­ will not.· For further infonnation please call: Roban Hickey at 848-8804 tional response. Said Xenakis, "Whether you SATURDAY ext 283. An example of a non-deliberate focus on one person or a group of Much of the· Same impression would be if a sports people, there is always someone 50°-60° NifA Nortfleast Apparel, Inc. figure was injured, and someone who needs or wants to hear your We ... cn~°""""""'VE"'l'iOVO' story." One Northeast Way, Campanelli Industrail Park, Braintree, MA 02184 The Comment Thursday, October 22, 1987 3 Viewpoint Go back to the old withdrawl period Last spring, President Indelicato proposed a decrease in the withdrawal period, from ten weeks into the semester to five. ' At the time, there was much opposition to the move, part:icularly in these pages. It was pointed out that many professors do not give tests or papers until well after five weeks. That has not changed, nor is it likely to as long as the faculty have a union to back them on it. However the withdrawal pohcy did change. ' This year, students must withdraw within five weeks to receive a "W" for the course. If the student withdraws after the fifth week, but before the tenth week, they will receive a "WP" or "WF" instead. WP means that the student was passing the course when they withdrew. WF means they weren't. Neither a WP or a WF will affect a student's cumulative average. What was that? If it doesn't affect a student's overall average, why bother to make the distinction? Is the basic idea to scare the students out of classes before they have had a chance to 'The shortest distance between A and B is a straight line ... , settle into a regular schedule or be graded? If so, it's working. It's also creating far too much paperwork for students, Carliticar Poltunes By Gus Herman faculty and the Registrar's office. Workers in that office had been telling students that withdrawal forms were due on one date, and then saying that the forms were late when they were turned in, because a different date appeared on the form. If these people don't know what's going on, how are students supposed to figure it out? Comment editorial was justified And, of course, the original argument still stands. How can By John Burns a letters to the editor, published hold elections to replace still student be graded if they haven't received any last assignments? week, regarding the paper's more members. At this rate, is As one of the editors of The Editorial There were of October 8. the body going Lo have a chance no major flaws with the old system. Now there Comment, as well as a Member­ One cannot are. The experiment blame the authors of to get out of transition before failed. at-Large of the SGA Congress, I these letters for responding Christmas The, old s st t - to break? The majority of

owevet . . . Int.JC get some of their. so-c{llJed should have been necessary? College should take low road "distorted" facts straight. These Next, DeRosa stated that "the letters accused The Comment of SGA did not elect its officers. By Brian Hughes though. The train bridge was a Students wouldn't have to climb making several errors that simply The student body elected the needless waste of money when it steps, and rm sure that we would did not exist. officers of the SGA." It seems Now that another tragedy has was built, now it's just an be glad to use the tunnel if it I would., like to set the record odd that our Attorney General is occurred, maybe it's time that we eyesore. You can't make ~he were built. The administration straight on several issues com­ not familiar enough with the took a look at the campus of students take the bridge, we saw will scream poor, and say that we mented on by Richard DeRosa Constitution of the body, which BSC, particularly the the train that when the fences were ripped already have a means of safely and Marcia Medeiros. To begin states in Article Three that, tracks that cut it in half. Now, I down. We're taking the bridge crossing the tracks, but isn't one with, DeRosa claims that the "Mcm bership shall be automatic know that this needless death now, but when the shock passes, life enough to convince you that Congress is in a period of upon payment of the SGA fee." could have been avoided had the someone will rip the fence down you can lead a horse to water, but transition. At the time the (This fee is part of the tuition victim simply used the pedestrian again and it will start over. you can't make him drink? editorial was written, we were bill). On that point, The bridge, but it's a lot easier to just Unless ... nah, the administra­ four weeks into the fifteen-week Comme:it was semantically, and cross the tracks. It's society that tion would rather build fences Also, a tunnel would make the semester. The Congres,s had just fac tu ally, correct. makes us do the easiest thing, around the school and change the upper campus handicapped access­ sworn in a group of freshmen Also, as to the discrepancy over not free will. We sacrifice over names of buildings than save able, .and would only take away members, and is preparing to cont. on p. 4 200,000 lives per year, just so lives. But, if you really want to one or two parking spaces. If, in · that we can get from one place to know my idea, here it is: your infinite wisdom, admin­ the other quickly. (Of course I'm A tunnel. istration, you decide to build this ' talking about.the automobile!) Simple, right? A tnn:iel under tunnel, make sure that there are Back to the subject at hand the tracks makes a lot of sense. lights in it, ok? Health Services benefits college To the Editor: accident scene and the actual an effort to make available lo lay accident was most likely people the opportunity for such , It happens in an instant, faster measured in minutes. Second, : training. , than you can imagine. A heart there were many bystanders and stops, an artery bleeds, a· child or witnesses gathered around In conclusion, if. the definition chokes--do you know what to do, when I reached the scene. I point of society is "The . system of could you act to save a life? no fingers, I blame no one, the community life in which In light of last Thursday's tragic decision to become involved in a individuals form a continuous and accident, I would like to share rescue situation is intensely regulatory association for their some thoughts with you. I was personal, one which is mitigated mutual benefit and protection/' one of the first to respond to the by proper training. My plea is then I appeal to you to take Lhe scene of the accident and with the that each and· every one of you step forward and become · help of one of my students, we consider training in CPR and involved. After all, wouldn't it be administered CPR until the First Aid. The courses are short nice to know that if something EMT's arrived. It was and still and conveniently scheduled. happened to you someone would remains a very sad, tragic Bridgewater State College offers be willing to help? experience. However, my goal is these courses as do all local not to dwell on tragedy, but chapters of the American Red Sincerely, rather to address the following: Cross. Courses are offered for all Albert Williams first, the amount of time that ages and skill levels. Red Cross Instructor, Department of l{eaith elapsed between my reaching the . instructors volunteer their time in 4 The Comment Thursday, October 22, 19;..8.;;...7..;.·------, New adventures of the Ron Squad By Russ Sherman saying that the U.S. should not be in the position to have to do Hello and welcome to the that or make that decision. Does adventures of the Ron Squad, an the administration have public adventure of great campaigns, opinion behind it? It is known financial wizardry, and secret that a war without American messages. This week's adventure: support cannot be fought with The oil rig from hell and the success (for more information, great (non) buyout...... look under Vietnam or Korea). To start this week's adventure, Now for the stock market crash, we find our hero coming to the and I mean crash. Was it all that aid of his fallen comrade, and unforseen? I think not. Some watching the economy fall out people are going to cash in on from underneath him (maybe I.his and some are going to suffer. Nancy's condition has a direct The people that will suffer are the effect on the world economy as ones that can't afford it. The rich well as world events. Scary can afford something like this, as thought, huh?). Well, onr hero, long as it doesn't persist. This the ever famous teflon man, has has a pobrizing effect on the scrambled up things a little. I middle-class, creating more dis­ know, I know, it's not all his tance between Ll:cm and the rich, fault. So what if he got us into a :i trait of the laissez-faire business laissez-faire attitude towards control that Reagan so believes American business and just in. Except this happens in a mat­ wanted to re-flag the Kuwaiti ter of days. Reagan's economic tankers. But enough on the policy also has us in the bi::; setting. deficit we are in (I know, We have to face the fact that Congress has a part in that>. America should not go into So let's just say that. 1 would places where it doesn't have the like to see Reagan worrying resources to cover itself. about this stuff. just so I know In the Persian Gulf, we do have he even knows what is hap­ a vested interest - to a point. pening. I think he is just American administrations have following his line of reasoning a never looked before they leapt, bit to far. "Well, everything is but we should. I am not saying fine" is not the best approach to the bombing of the oil rig(s) was the American foreign poUcy or not a proper retaliation for the our economic policy. original Iranian attack. I am Really. l don't smoke, but. ..

Editorial By Mona McNamara idea of a smoke-free building is not such a good one. I was sitting, trying to type in If smokers are forced to smoke justified my stories for this issue, when I outside, they will be more smelled smoke. Most people desperate for a cigarette than ever cont. from p. 3 when th~y smell smoke usually before. Then they won't think the idea that the'' ... understanding suspect fire. I am one of those about where they put it out, just and use of Robert's Rules app.ears people. I went outside to find that because they were so grateful for to be non-existent," I think that there was a fire in the grating by it in the first place. The state in the meeting of September29, the handicapped entrance to the can't control people's bad habits! one would be hard-pressed to say Campus Center. This is the I wish they could. that Parliamentary Procedure second time this has happened in appeared to be used correctly and a week. Both fires were caused by If the state is going to prohibit knowledgeably. Something does cigarette butts thrown into the addictive habits like smoking, I not have to be non-existent to grating, which caused the dead hope that they can deal with the appear non-existent. leaves that had collected down problems that result. There may As to the claims of Medeiros, there to· catch fire. Is this to be a be more accidental fires due to we can begin with the comment Friday afternoon ritual? I hope smoking. There may be more that she is "acting chairperson" of not! discontented employees/students the Congress. When elections I, personally, hate smoke, due to the smoking prohibition. were held last spring, I was under smoking and cigarettes. However, There may also be more the impression that we were my housemates smoke and so do discontented non-smoking em­ electing afull chair. my close friends, So I un­ ployees/students, because we fortunately must live with the have to listen to the problem. She also claims to be a member nasty habit. All I am saying is that this of the Executive Board of the I was thrilled when. the state affects more than just the state Association. She's not, according prohibited smoking in its buildings. It affects the fire to any copy of the Constitution buildings because I assumed that departments, the students, em­ I've ever seen. Finally, she the problems of smoking would ployees and non-smokers. I never complains that The Comment end for me. They got worse! Due thought that I would· be writing failed to provide "accurate to the fact that my smoker friends an article in hopes. that more coverage commentary." It should got frustrated, they began smoking can be done, but times be noted that this responsibility smoking outside and complain­ change. The administration must was covered by the "SGA ing to me. I still thought the find a more adequate way of Notebook/' as it is every week, smoke.,.fr.ee building was a· good fulfilling the state requirements and that the editorial is the voice idea. When the fires began, I before we accidently bum down of the paper, a voice guaranteed beCame concerned. that maybe the Bridgewater State College. existence by the First Amendment. I realize that my views may' not - align with those ()f Errers some other ···Errors, everybody makes them. If members of the Congress, but that is a chance I'm willing to you notice an error in .The Comment take in the belief that I am doing we'd like to know about it Stop by my job to the standards that I would expect of somebody I had our office in the Campus Center, elected to a legislative office. or call us at 697-1200, ext. 2158 ··---· ··-~--~····---~-··--·-··---·------~--~~··-·~------~------···- The Comment Thursday, October 22, 1987 5 Entertainment RE.M : An unexpected disappoinbnent, but 10,000 Maniacs pleases all in attendance

By Dave Spuria the fact that 10,000 Maniacs is for the second encore. They still a club act, and should be acoustically returned with "The Sunday night, I attended the seen in a club to really appreciate One I Love," but at this point I Worcester Centrum to watch a their unique blend of folk and felt psychologically drained. concert featuring · R.E.M. and rock. I give them a lot of credit Where's "Radio Free Europe"? Or opening act, 10,000 Maniacs. for adapting to the situation well. "Rockville?" How 'bout every Many people will probably The intermission was short, New Englander's theme song, disagree with me, but I believe giving way to the pride of "Can't Get There From Here?" that the show lacked a lot of what Athens, GA, R.E.M. Micheal These songs weren't even a concert should do best. Stipe was also behaving performed in the final encore. To start off the show, 10,000 strangely in front of the packed Maniacs cut into material from Centrum. Stipe and crew The more I thought about it, the their new , In My Tribe. proceeded with a slew of new more I couldn't appreciate the Lead vocalist (and I do mean material from their most recent "R.E.M. sound" which so many vocalist) Natalie Merchant album, Document, much of bands have taken upon demonstrated fantastic range and which turned me off and didn't themselves to copy. I'm not clarity as she curled up on stage keep my attention. However, the speaking from a lack of or danced around, swinging her R.E.M. faithful sang along with experience, being the owner of arms in a peculiar fashion. The intensity and verbosity. three R.E.M. long-players and band backed her equally and Finally, "Driver 8" came having been around the college competently on tracks like "Peace through loud and muddled. I was music scene for the last four Train," "Talk About the disappointed. More lesser-known years. It was just a lack of Weather," and "Can't Ignore the tracks were played from Life's concern for the folks. who got Train." Overall, the band seemed Rich Pageant and Reckoning. R.E.M. to the Worcester a little uneasy in front of the After another millenium, they did Centrum. Those who are sold-out Centrum crowd, who "Superman." It glistened like the scrutinizers of the R.E.M. text gave them a luke-warm reception record with astonishing har­ and style had a great time, and at best. monies. It was the best song of I'm sure R.E.M. would love to the whole concert. But, as a have you back. However, those Only during "A Campfire Song" whole, I felt alienated because I of us who go to a concert to relax did the crowd come alive. This is hadn't memorized all the lyrics of and not deal with interpretations where R.E.M. 's Michael Stipe the B-Sides. I wasn't having and knowledge of the deepest joined Natalie Merchant in a duet. much fun when "Fall On Me" verses will just have to pass up The band's reaction to the large was performed. I began fidgeting "Life's Rich Pageant" next time crowd could very well be due to for the off-ramp. I decided to wait it's in town.

Marc Jordan : newest big dreamer from the state of California By Dave Spuria (Eagles) and Kim Bullard () help with harmonies and California has brought us the keyboards respectively. A total cif songwriting, talents of Jackson 33 musicians play on this debut Browne, Warren Zevon, Don vinyl. The synth and keyboard Henley, and many, playing is fresh and avoids being many others. Each has their own cliche or Top 40 sounding. More unique cause which keeps their big subjects are handled uniquely music fresh and innovative. in "Soldier of Fortune," "Inside Another California dreamer may the Glass Bead, 11 and "Human be coming out of the embryonic Race." stages with a little help from his The theme of Talking friends. Marc Jordan is his name, Through Pictures is media. and his album Talking Through J9rdan focuses his pen on th:. Pictures is his claim to stardom. power of the camera (especially) to talk for the world. Do ·you This collection has absolutely believe everything you see'! brilliant writing, using imagery Jordan finds lost love, war, and - dark subjects. "This human rights, and the human Independence" rides the crest of condition good topics ·for his total destruction: "This Inde­ crafty songwriting talents. pendence, we are the metal shell, This album is moody and ten thousand bodies. !."Im from an compelling. It was created with empty well. All of your lovers top musicians under the careful are heroes in my bed, aH night production of Paul Devilliers and the echoes of breathing heads. 11 Kim Bullard. It was also written Pretty strong chorus, eh? Put this and performed with a unique stuff to some guitars handled by urgency that separates Marc 8 different players including Yes1 Jordan from groups who sound Trevor Rabin and studio great good but write consistent bubble Mike Landau, and you've got gum. It's good to see an artist some lasting impressions. who considers an album a Jordan has a few more friends challenge rather than just a who know a bit about music. project.Look for Marc Jordan in Graham Nash, Tim Schmit the years to come. 6 The Comment Thursday, October 22, 1987

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WBIM's specialty shows: a variety of sounds Steve Unis, WBIM staff By Mona Mcl"jamara mem­ ber, said the reason that the show You left all NOur favorite reggae is so popular is that the 14-18 tapes at home, and can't afford to year-old male population listens buy new onek. You're tired of the regularly. "Once they hear a Top 40, funk, and heavy metal station that they like, they arc played by the major Boston very loyal fans," he said. "One of stations. You just would like to the reasons that [Lang] is so try listening to something dif­ successful is that he plays "new ferent for a little while. metal" music. Lang just doesn't Well, don't despair. 91.5 FM, rely on the classics. He plays WBIM, Bridgewater State Col­ music that in and of itself might lege's radio station is a viable not be played on regular radio." alternative. A third program that is WBIM offers a wide variety of important is WBIM's "There specialty programming to appeal Goes the Neighborhood," hosted to the varied music tastes of the by Collin Manzo and Brian college community. Hughes. It can be heard Tuesday Jim Vaughn, a student advisor nights from 9:00p.m. to 12:00 at WBIM, and a former station a.m. This program focuses on manager said that "Club 91," a new bands from this area. The funk show which is produced by music that is played mostly is Paul Bonito, is the most popular progressive. with college students. "Since we are a college station BSC It has been cheerleaders cruise down.Summer St. aboard their Homecoming on WBIM for a long time. It is we should help local progressive music," float, Bear Pride, during Saturday's parade. (Photo by Debra Willis.) an integral part of the station. said Unis Furthermore, the program also "This Vicious Cabert" is hosted has a strong following. by Vaughn and Unis on Mondays "The college community is from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. fascinated with funk music... they The program focuses on in­ buy mostly fuQk music," Vaughn dustrial music. This music is added. "Club 91" can be heard considered to be very progressive. CLUB Fridays from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 This music is created by NEWS instruments that are a.m. not normally According to Vaughn, a second heard by the average person in the context that they are Model United Nations, coming to the show Wednesday Womens 24 and under: Deb popular program is "Metal used here. These programs represent Sunday, Nov. 8 night. Also, hope to see Remillard, 17:04 Mayhem" hosted by Bob Lang. a few of the more popular specialty spectators at the Greek sponsored Sue Batchelder, 17:56 This program aires Thursday softball game on Saturday, from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m., and is shows on WBIM. The specialty The International Club is devoted shows can be heard Monday October 24th from 12 to 5. Mens 25 and over: Mike to heavy metal music. It holding its annual Model United through Saturday Come over and cheer us. on. The Young, 17:05 is extremely popular with the from 9:00 p.m. Nations on November 8, from 9 to 12:00 a.m. Sunday benefits will go to the Todd Jim Brennan. 17:00 teens in the Bridgewater com­ is also all a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Richards fund. munity. specialty programming. The spe­ Center Ballroom. "Metal cialty shows on Sunday feature Womens 25 and over: Pat Shea: Mayhem" receives more GASIS notes folk, jazz, 19:21 requests than any other specialty new age, and easy show. progressive music. The issue ~being discussed• this For the remainder of the Jean Prendergast, 19:52 year is "Women's Rights." semester, OASIS will be meeting Students will exchange views on in the Rat from 11:00 to 1:00 on the said topic from the countries Thursdays and Fridays. Everyone they choose to represent. All is encouraged to come and meet students are strongly encouraged together to plan our semester's to represent a country and activities. participate in this eye-opening event. Please stop by the IMPORTANT NOTE: At the International Student Office or October 30th meeting, President contact any international student Indelicato will be joining us to for further information. discuss adult concerns at the college. tJake sure you plan to be there. at 12:00 sharp to be a part of this exciting event! Lambda Gamma Chi Thanks for your support of our Forensic Tournament bake sale. It was quite successful. The Forensic Surprise your roommate, friend, Team (Debate and Competitive SpeakingTeam) or just someone you like with will meet in one of our special the Campus Center Pit to "Halloween-o-grams," filled with discuss upcoming tournaments. candy and treats. They will be They are Suffolk delivered to their rooms on University, Southern Connecticut and campus on Thursday the 29th. many more. Interested'! Drop by at Last day to order is the 23rd in 3:00 on Wednesdays (free hour), anyone :-front of the bookstore. Don't is welcome. This miss out! will be the regular me~ting time.· Road Race Winners The dangers and consequences of Congratulations to all those who drinking and driving touches all ran in the BAIRS Club annual our lives and we're glad to see Homecoming Road Race. something bei11g done about it W~nners were as follows: across the country and now here on our campus. Thanks for Mens 24 and under: Adam Pearl, supporting the newly formed 13:10 BSC S.A.D.D. chapter by Chuck Barry, 14:03 The Comment Thursday, October 22, 1987 9

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I Sports Shorts Soccer BAIRSClub The women's soccer team will be playing The winners of the 2. 7 mile road race are their last home game this Saturday October 24th overall Adam Pearl, men's under 25. Second under This week's varsity player against Gordon College. Cheer them on to 25 was Chuck Berry. Women's under 25 winner Favorite movie: What's Up profile is of Martha Smith. \;ktory at 2:00. was Deb Remilard, Second was Sue Batchelder. Doc? 1 Smith is a tri-captain of the 1987 Men s Over 25 winner was Mike Young~ Favorite Book: The Dead Women's Women's over25 was Pat Shay. Congratulations Soccer team. Smith 'Zone by Steven King · Cross-Country to all those who competed. was elected tri-captain by her Sports Idol: Robert Parish teammates after pre-season Tl~e men's and women's cross-country teams Favorite professional training. competed in the MASCAC races at Westfield lnttamurals sport: Basketball Smith is a positive leader and - Str.i.~ College last Saturday. The men's team Flag football standings: Most memorable game: Leading in Division influence for her team. She helps pla.ced third overall .. Bridgewater's own Joe A is Scabs with 2 wins. Against W.P.I. The team's Division B leaders with bring the team together by MacDonald won the race. The wome1!'s team 2 wins each are the S ooners, first game on artificial turf. It Power Hungry, and supporting her teammates. Smith finished in fourth place. Captain Ch-:.ryl Corbett BOB. Games are held. Tuesday was a "big win" for the team. and Wednesdays is· a forward for the team and is came in third place. ,Starting at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 behind Best experience at BSC: Swen::;~n Field currently training to be a goalie. for those interested in watching. Being elected captain; Here's a closer Physical Education Department look at working at the Children's AeldHockey Martha: Development Clinic Free seminars are being held to commemorate Class: 1989 The field hockey· team tied Plymouth State Best thing about BSC: The the 50th anniversary of the Physical Education Hometown: Waltham 1-1 on Saturday October 17. On Monday October social life and playing sports major at Bridgewater Slate College. On October High School: Waltham 19th the team traveled to Worcester State College Worst thing about BSC: 24th at 9:30 am: Future Direction of Physical High 1984 "·' where they won 1-0. Co-Captain Wendy Stoddard Participation. "Not enough Education and Sport for the Disabled. October 27 Major: Physical Education, scored for Bridgewater. This Sattu«~:? the team students get involved." at 7:30 pm: LiabUity in the Workplace: School motor development therapy will be playing a MASCAC game agaiast Extra·;.~:.11-ricular activities: and Health Spa. October 28 at 7:30 pm: Teachers' Hobbies: Listening to music, Westfield State. Clinic, Soccer team, Spring Rig hts/Stu::!ents' Rights.. All lf'"'~ures will be held . sports, and reading track team, and Basketball. in the Maxwell Library Lectu.re Hall. . Favorite food: Seafood

I ~· ..... - - ~··-"- ·--- "; ,.._ :.... ·, ...... ""'.'" - ... . The Comment Thursday, October 22; 1987 11 BSC Water Polo team beats Holy Cross, 1o -6

By Mike Young quarter, while shutting down the Bears. The BSC offense kept The BSC water polo team crowding the middle of the strike f\ s "'' s v~ ..r­ opened up a successful 1987 zone, allowing the Crusaders to ·Ta ~ wtltrc/eJ M'{ Homecoming Weekend with 2 exert more defensive pressure. 10-6 win ovei· Holy Cross at the ~\0~ Kelly Gym last Friday night. The The Bears were very excited win gives the Bears a 5-0 record going into this game, as it was in the New England Small their last home game of the 1987 College Water Polo Conference, fall season. Of course, it wru: also and should seed them in first Homecoming Weekend, and they place in the conference felt confident that they could win tournament at Bates October the match. Before the game, 31-November 1. tribute was paid to seniors Scott BSC opened up the scoring Goodrich and Brent Humphries, when Damon Thomas powered a playing in their last appearance goal off an assist from Mark before the home crowd. Patterson. After two goals from "I felt we played .sloppy at senior co-captain Scott Goodrich, times," commented Coach Tom Mahoney put the Bears up Yeskewicz. "but it was good 4-0. Holy Cross got on the enough to win, and we did take scoreboard with 50 seconds control of the game early. Our remaining in the first quarter. defense allowed only two goals in BSC's two goals in the the first half." He added, "Paul second quarter were scored by Melchin, Matt Gillis, Brent Scott Goodrich, while the Bear's Humphries, and Mark Patterson defense shut down the Crusaders. played well, along with Dave BSC scored three goals in the Allen, Heather Lambert, and Classic vinyl from third quarter, with Dariyl Aviza, Denise Murphy. who all saw a Nick Lowe: co-captain Bob Hoefer, and James great deal of playing time. This Goodrich doing the honors. Holy gave us great depth in the game." Labour of Lust Cross scored at the 4: 11 mark, The Bears will travel to By Dave Spuria It's amazing that one album but Scott Goodrich quickly M.I.T. next Tuesday for a could change your whole life. countered for his fourth tally. scrimmage game with their "B" The Comment has decided to Let's get back to t~:•-: music. Leading 10-2 after three team, to prepare for a tough New allow this music fanatic the "Dose of You," "\Vitt::-:!t Love," quarters, Holy Cross closed the England tournament and a run for opportunity to review one classic and "Born Fig!1ter" ali rf"'c!z like a the championship title. piece of vinyl per week house on fire. ~1~·'.(; album I instantly drew up a list of concludes with Nick Lowe's best Women's volleyball team my all-time faves. I plan to pick song ever. ''Love So Fine." many unknowns that you may Yeah, more great innuendos and find interesting and enlightening. one liners, "Ya got me flippin' wins 3 loses 1 . . . • II better are the bJuesy:guitar leads . of Billy.Bremner combined with The Women's Volleyball strongest teams in Division III. the bouncy underrated bass team faced 4 competitive games After five impressive games BSC playing of Lowe himself. What . last week. lost with a score of 3-1. Sharon more can be said? First Bridgewater faced Doherty and Susan Gentile did a This album will !eave you UMass/Boston and won 3 games great job serving to keep the checking for your pulse. Lowe's to none. Immediately after the game close. Jeanine Fagan and playful writing style is only team was ready again to take on Maura Collopy also contributed outclassed by the band's Los W.P.I. Unfortunately the team to both the offensive and Lobos-lil=e playing. The biggest lost this game with a game score defensive plays in the match. injustice is that this record is 8 of 3-1. The team hosted Worcester years old and is collecting dust in State College on Monday night . many record stores 1hat are about On Wednesday the team faced The team exploded with scores of as old. CBS has done nothing to Fitchburg State at home. This 15-3, 15-1, and 15-11. This gave market Nick Lowe, maybe game was an important one BSC their second win in because of his lack of biceps ·or because it was the first of many MASC AC. long curly hair. Nick Lowe plays MASCAC gr.mes to come. BSC The team will be competing rock 'n roll without the frills or took the match 3-1. against Stonehill College tonight gimmicks. Maybe you can wrap Friday the team traveled to at 7:30. Be there to support the the album in white paper with Eastern Nazarene College. Both women's volleyball team. black lettering and call it generic Bruce Springsteen. But don't insult Nick Lowe that way. Buy Mens' soccer team it and be proud of it. defeated by RIC By Angela Comacchioli making attempts to score. Bethanx .Boo Unfortunately late in the .half· "A General Bookstore" 2 6 Summer St. Bri<¥!ewater The men's· soccer team was Rhode Island stole the game from 697-7716 1 defeated by the Rhode Island the Bears by scoring another Boo~s-Cards-~a~endars \\\f1·. College Anchormen 2:.0 last goal. if r ifi at l-~'t Thursday. On Saturday the team played The first half remained an impressive game against scoreless as the Bears defense Southeastern Massachusetts

played strong. Goalie Andy University. The team was Side two rolls in with F:0.RT:SXID:RA/REAID.1N(h·:BQOK$ ·: IOOM Karparis made some excellant successful. winning the game "Switch Board Susan". Nick's :ff:l(Jt('/tj::j:j;\::'.,::::'.,:\::;:·/::: .. :'·;:;/:::: :::. %?·l··:l:· ;:.,.;;:\j.\·: .. : t""" '- . saves. 2-0. Co~captain Bob Graves tricks of double meaning give the One Rhode Island player made seored both goals for Bridgewater. storyline foilower an adolescent it known to players and Halfbacks Rich Waldron, Bill look at infatuation. "Switchboard Hale Reservation spectators his dislike for the field Egan, and Mike Meers played Susan, you give me an After School Program because of the mud. However in well to help set the tempo of the extension, and I don't mean Group leaders needed for. after school program. Working witli the second half he probably game. Excellent defensive Alexander Graham Bell's children from Westwood and Norwood from 2:00-6:00pm, Monday changed his mind as one of his performances were turned in by invention." I know what vou're thru Friday. Degree in Education or related field preferred. Beautiful teammates scored a goal early to Frank Cunha and Chris Joyce. · thinking-this reviewer just digs outdoor setting, pleasant indoor facilty. Up to. $7 .SO an hour to gain the 1-0 lead. The soccer team will be host these perverted lines. But one start. Call: Forwards Jonathon Sikes, to Salem State this Saturday at listen will guarantee you a steady Hale Reservation Mike Newcomb, and halfback 2:00. Don't miss this important diet of dancing, partying or house 326·1770 MASCAC game. David Floeck played aggressively deaning. Ask for B.J. '.-: """" ,, 12 The Comment Thursday, October 22, 1987 Announcements Sacred Sounds is a volunteer S.A.M.S. Speaker - The Professor John Myers at the Commuter Cafeteria. It's called Baystate Bus Lines--The choir made up of members Academic Management Club presents Will Advising Center from the Listening Post. Look for the college has been notified that throughout this area and directed 8:30-11:30 - Regional Personnel a.m., on Monday, sign on the wall and the basket of Baystate Bus Lines will no by Mrs. Lin Schuller. The· Wednesday Director of D'Angelo's. He will or Friday. or pick up fruit on the table. Peg Stearn. longer provide Sunday bus variety of music presented by this information be here on Wednesday, October at the Canadian (Protestant Campus Minister) service between Boston and excellent choir 28 at 3 p.m. in room L-238 to will both inspire Studies Office, 209 Tillinghast will be there listening to what Bridgewater. and give joy to the discuss personnel directing and listeners. Hall. you want to say. Everyone is They sing for the Glory of God ACOA Meetings--Adult recruiting in the Northeast· The First Parish Unitarian welcome to drop by for a minute and it will be a glorious Children of Alcoholics Meetings region. All students are invited to Universalist-On or an hour. experience Saturday, are held in the counseling center atte nd. Steve's ice cream will be foi: those who come to October 24th, at 8:00 PM, in Harrington Hall. We meet at 3 served. Take advantage of the free listen. The Cuncert of Sacred B.A.N.D. (Bridgewater Area for OFF-THE-COMMON, the p.m. Sounds will be held at Central Nuclear Disarmament every Wednesday. Everyone hour and get involved. S.A.M.S. performing arts forum of the is Square Congregational sponsoring welcome! is the Society of the First Parish, Unitarian a symposium on Church in Bridgewater at Starwars Advancement of Management Universalist, Bridgewater, (SDI) on Friday, Chorale Society--Do you 7:30. Refreshments will be October 23 at Science. presents a double feature coffee 8 p.m. at the enjoy singing in the shower? If served following the concert. Academic Bldg. in B'H20 Concert of Sacred Sounds - house evening of contemporary, Center. so, get out of the shower and join Child care is provided for a Admission is free. On Friday. October 30th, the original and traditional folk Bridgewater State College minimal fee. Freshmen! Protestant Campus Ministry at music and ragtime, with Pete Announcing Chorale Society. The Chorale Bridgewater Kairo, and Kevin Mcisaac another resource especially for Society not only provides a State College is Hey Bridgewater Students: sponsoring a free and Barbara Farrington; the you in the Freshmen Center 10 wonderful musical experience. Concert of Did you know that two and three latter have just released a new am-3 pm. Peer Advising but also a fun way to meet some year scholarships are available to · album, "One Morning in May." Assistants are now available to new people. You can earn a credit you through the Stonehill In the Unitarian Parish House, 50 help with; REGISTRATION while having a great time. We Classified College Army Reserve Officers' School Street, a block from the CONCERNS, QUESTIONS meet Mondays and Wednesdays Training Corps (ROTC)? Each Bridgewater · town square; about the CAMPUS, HELP with from 3:00 to 4:15, and i.;1e only GYMNASTIC scholarship pays for college refreshments; open mike, $3.00 ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, homework you'll ha.ve to do is INSTRUCTOR/ tuition and required educational donation. REFERENCES to needed remember to come! ASSISTANT E. Bridgewater fees, and provides a specified RESOURCES, and MUCH, Women's Center - Now that YMCA is looking for athletic allowance for textbooks, supplies The Listening Post r nmes MUCH, MORE The Fre~hmen all of us are more or less settled individual with experience in and equipment. Each scholarship to BSC--Want som :-:011 e to Center is located on the second in for the semester, we at the gymnastics or a willingness to also includes a subsistence listen to you cor:~:;i1ait1 about floor of the Maxwell Library. Women's Center would like learn to help run popular youth allowance of up $1,000 for every your professor, room-mate, For further information come by introduce the center to you. We gymnastic program. Two year the scholarship is in effect. parents, children? Wish there was the Center or call EXT 1214. are a student run organization part-time jobs available. MWF The Army can help you pay for a person and a place where you W a n t e d : S p providing information and referral 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Salary range college and earn an officer's or ts could just say what was on your Writers--The Comment needs services on a wide range of $4-$7 per hour. Call 378-3913. commission at the same time! mind--just to hear how it you to help cover sporting issues. For more information about TYPISTS - Hundreds weekly sounded... without getting pat events-home and away. No Yes, men are welcome as well. If Army ROTC, contact the at home! Write: P.O.Box 17, answers or wise cracks in return? experience necessary. Anyone you are interested in learning Stonehill College Department of Clark, NJ 07066 Just such an opportunity is interested contact: more about the center, drop up to Military Science at 238-1081, Angela x happening at BSC the third FOR RENT - Third floor 365/725. on Mondays, Cornacchioli, Sports Editor at floor Student Union and privat~ ~state. Male or female; from 10:00-2:00 in the The Comment say hello. $290 per month includes Quebec Exchange - Students '·.ii;;::~~~======~~~~~~:=f=--·=m·~~.~~:-·--~~~~ everything. Call 559-1565. interested in spending a semester or a year ata Canadian University ___ ;;..WANTED! Aggressive, in .the Province of Quebec,. see. Enthusiastic students to join the '87-'88 Student Travel Services Sales Team. 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NANDINE. DOMINGO Q: WHERE ARE YOU? Meeting for the Class of 1989 Officers ... -, Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.,, to plan the Spring Ball. Spring Ball 1988

Meet in the first floor foyer of the Campus Center. For more info contact Chris or Ed at 697-1271 ext. 2158