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\/olume 64, Number 13 www.suffolkjournal.net Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Treasurer resigns Ridgeway awash after flood SGA Rep. Wlotenko likely successor Journal Staff Adam D. Krauss Journal Staff It was a damp start to Suffolk’s new year. Fractured Allan M otenko, representative pipes in the Ridgeway building for the class of 2006, has been sent water mshing through preparing a speech that he hopes areas of campus, drenching will convince his peers to elect parts of the school’s gym and him as the next treasurer of the bookstore. Student Government Association. Between Jan. 1 and 2, a Motenko is the only person “pipe let go” in the ceiling of running for the position - a result the fitness center on the second of last month’s resignation of Sean floorof theRidgeway building, Duggan, whoheld the position for according to Goach Jim Nelson, less than one year. athletics director. It caused Behind the scenes different Gillian Reagan - Journal Staff flooding in the hallways and versions of why Duggan.resigned Allan Motenko “cascaded ” into the bookstore are beginningto surface. resentative for the class of 2005, before continuing down into “The way it was handled was said under his reign as treasurer all the gym where it “cupped sev­ not, ‘Oh, Sean wanted to leave.’ It of the finance committee’s meet­ eral sections of the floor,” was more of pushing me to leave,” ings were open to students, except Nelson said. Duggan said earlier this week, for two that dealt specifically with As a result, a floor refinish­ reflecting on how he and certain issues affecting only SGA mem­ ing company sanded out the members of the SGA executive bers. damaged parts of the floor. board had conflictive views President Dave Rodrigues Nelson said at the end of the regarding the student body. “I seemed somewhat surprised when basketball season or after final think there were points where my told of Duggan’s comments. exams the entire gym floor will role was questioned. My role as “Any use of student activity fees be replaced. The fitness cen­ treasurer wasn’t respected. It was through the SGA is public knowl­ ter’s mbber flooring needs to be clear they didn’t want me on the edge,” he said. He said he com­ “washed and sanitized,” Nelson executive board any more.” pletely agreed that students should said. Duggans aid a k eyr eason f or have access to information that At this point. Nelson said, his resignation centered on the deals with the disbursement of the cost of repairs has not been limited amount of information their money. “It’s theirs as much determined. SGA provides to the student body. as ours,” he said. Eric Cressman, manager at “I was in favor of..having all “If one person comes up to me the libr^, said “truckloads” of finances discussed because it’s and says I want to see the budget, books, more than 500, were everybody’s money,” he said. “I I’ll show you the budget,” said damaged and left stains-on parts felt (students) deserved to know. Rodrigues, who is in his first year of the stores’ carpet and areas of Gillian Reagan -Journal Staff The executive board was not in as president. the ceiling drooping with satu­ Students perused the Suffolk bookstore’s aisles on Jan. 20. favor of everything beingpublic. ” But that assurance went ration. More than 500 books were damaged during the flood. Duggan, who remains the rep- see Treasurer, page 3 Mice scurry into new dorm Activist week ahead

Diana Rossi buildingdoes not come as a shock, of you than you are of them,” the Jenn O’Callaghan have more training sessions in the Journal Staff in dealing with a dormitory those memorandum informedstudents. Journal Staff future. lines of commonality become a lit­ The fact that Residence Life is There will be a roundtable dis­ The residents of the new 10 tle less definite. clearly in the process of taking Students for Peace and Justice cussion entitled “Iraq: One Year Somerset St. residence hall have On more than one occasion, steps to eradicate the mice issue, are preparing for a litany of events Later” on Feb. 2, co-sponsoredby been hearing the pitter-patter of lit­ mice were spotted in the dorm like placing sticky pads around the that will be part of the first the Islamic Cultural Society. tle feet. cafeteria, according to residents. building to catch the mice, is com­ Progressive Week to ever be Reverend Amy Fisher, student No, not those little feet. Think Although the mice were found and forting to some, but to others it is launched at Suffolk, currently activities advisor for the Islamic smaller. removed, rodents of any kind in a seen as a process that shouldhave scheduled from Febraary 2-6. Cultural Society, said that the Mice have moved into the place where foodis consumed can been enacted much earlier. The week focuses on issues society is looking forward to the building. During early November never be too sanitary, some stu­ Mat Rodriguez was told that like race relations and global event to engage students in more 2003, complaints were made by dents may suspect. even though there had been other, oppression. There will be an dialogue about Iraq. multiple students who either had On Jan. 18, the Residence Life complaints, “nothing could really event and movie each day of the OnFeb. 6 there will be a vegan mice in their rooms or had seen department at 10 Somerset St. sent be done only because pesticides week. On Feb. 3 there will be an lunch in Donahue 403. Savannah them around the building. a memorandum to each of the would kill them and if they got in anti-racism training session that Swentik of SPJ said that the lunch Mat Rodriguez, a resident on rooms explaining the situation. In to the walls, they would begin to will include a discussion about would provide an opportunity to the 18th floor, noticed hehad a lit­ the memorandum from Assistant stink.” Since the residents would how racism can be overcome. raise awareness and “see how peo­ tle visitor. Director of Residence Life and probably not enjoylivii)g amongst The anti-oppression session will ple eat with no meat.” He was less than thrilled. “I Summer Programs Sharmon the stench of decaying mice in the be held on Feb. 4. It will focus on “Bowling for Columbine” and was rather disgusted,” he said. “I Wemer, students were informed walls, exterminating became a gender issues, particularlysexism. “Roger and Me,” both highly pop­ know this is a new building and that Residence Life is “aware of debatable subject. Rob L aurent, the g roup's 1 ead ular and influential films by not every place can be perfect, but the problem and are doing our best With Residence Life doing organizer, said that a major goal of Michael Moore, are among the I do have certain expectations for a to get rid of them.” everything theycan to try and rec­ the events is to “open the conver­ documentaries that have been dorm, especially when the com­ The memorandum also offers tify the mice situation at 10 sation” about these issues and chosen for ProgressiveWeek. plaint had been made by many suggestions as to how students Somerset St., residents may be bring them to a “personal level.” Another major event during others and yet it took them two may h elp p revent them ice p rob- able to sleep a little better without While the training sessions will ProgressiveWeek will be a forum months to take some serious lem. the paranoia that they might not be provide a basic introduction to on Feb. 5 entitled “US Foreign action.” “The mice we have seen are the only ones enjoying the haven discussing race and oppression,Policy: Who is the Real Enemy?” As much as mice in a Boston very tiny, and they are more scared of their rooms. Laurent said that SPJ hopes to see Progressive, page 3 The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, January 21, 20( oo Web portal merges services

Gillian Reagan '^Suffolk University - Microsoft Internet Explorer Journal Staff File m VwN Favorites Tools Help I^Back T ^ Search Favorites (|^ Media 'Ij.O T ,1":; Matt Wilder, president of Briefs Mdrass http://pfod.campescruiser.com/mysuffolk/ Program Council, will be able to C (.ULE;i.,i: tn- AK IS.v S(.1I..\U:S .St: 1-J-OLK I-MVliRSITY. check his e-mail, create an online .S.WYLR St.UOOL OF M.ANAGE.'.lhXT chat room for a meeting with his Student clubs receive community printer executive board members, add a The Student Activities Lounge on the fourth floor of the Donahue class to his schedule, include a Suffolk Uiiiversny Portal > Suffolk UnKrersily Building now has a black and white printer to be shared by all clubs dentist appointment in his calendar on the floor. SGA President Dave Rodrigues said this “will defer main­ and get updated campus and O Around Campus Announcements tenance” and make sure all clubs have a working printer. national news on Suffolk’s new Suffolk Unh/ersitv Students for Peace and Justice to host Pronn News AtidiProp is now available online beqinninu in the Spring20D4 St "It’s a monster," Rodrigues said, bragging about a new copy cen­ web portal. Calendars Program Council Sponsors Welcome Back Events for Spring20 Announcements ter his office set up. “If clubs want color copies there will be money “It’s a really smart program,’’ Bookmarks NESADSU Outreach Pay - Thurs.. Jan. 29,_12:30.2:.30^ (ijs) in their budgetfor it.” Wilder said, who saw a demon ­ Become a Conference Assistant for Summer 2004! (i/s) stration on CampusCruiser. “I O Welcome Featured News DiversityServices to host MLK celebration really like how everything is in Men's team plavs three straight home games The President’s Office of Diversity Services, in conjunction with one place. It brings everything fy Campus the Collection of African American Literature, will host a celebration together to one central point where Cruiser" we can get all the information A i' tin t.i.1 - in honor of Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. This event will be held on Jan. 22 Campus Schedule from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will also be provided in Sargent out.” Today Hall, Function Room 170. CampusCraiser, located at MBA Online classes convene Spring DAY and EVENING Classes convene www.suffolk.edu/campuscruiser, Suffolk courses at Dean College convene Japanese guest artists perform noh theater is currently available. Students are Next 6 Days Guest artists from Japan, Fukanoh Shinjiro and Hatta Tatsuya will now able to accomplish “one-stop 1/21 5:00p.7:00p MLK Service Day at the Paulist Center host an intensive noh theater workshop. This workshop will be held shopping” for all of their campus CampusCruiser consolidates students services. on Jan. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the 0. Walsh Theatre. needs including posting to person­ On Jan. 23,the play chronicling the tale of a fisherman and angel- alized message boards, calendars, would help students get involved College of Music in Boston ar titled “Hagoromo” (“The Feather Robe”) will also be performed in the class schedules and university with campus activities. Roger Williams in Rhode Islar 0. Walsh Theatre. aimouncements. The site will alert “It’ll help to open them up to use the CampusCmiser system. Noh theater is a traditional Japanese custom, which dates back students about appointments and what’s available here. I don ’t think The Management Informatic through 600 years. The Center for International Education, new club and university a lot of students know everything Systems staff customized ati Humanities Department, President’s Office of Diversity Services and announcements. that’s available, and if they do they administered the progran Cultural Events Committee will sponsor the event. The opening page of the site don ’t take advantage of it,” he Management Informatio has general university announce ­ said. “It’ll really help the really Systems’ Director c “Rhinoceros” revival hits Studio Theatre ments, the academic and student involved people on campus and Administrative Computing Robe The Student Theatre performance of “Rhinoceros” by Eugene activities schedule for the week the people who aren ’t involved.” DiGuardia could not be reache Ionesco will be revived on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. As and has links to campus calendars, Each student has an email yesterday afternoon for commen a finalist in the regional Kennedy Center/American College Theatre tutorials, frequently asked ques­ address and a personalized calen ­ In an interview last summer aboi Festival production competition, “Rhinoceros” will be presented at tions and news, including recent dar, in which they can integrate the project, DiGuardia said th Rhode Island College on Jan. 31. national headlines from club calendars, campus calendars idea for the portal originated fror CNN.com. All students have a and personal appointments. the Suffolk UniversityLaw Schoc Competition applicants toperform at C. Walsh username and password. The site will eventually staff, when they were trying t Ken Fonzi, Steve Gibbons, Molly Kimmerling, Maria LeBlanc, Nael “Once you log in, all of the fea­ become the new Suffolk find a system that would allow stu Nacer, Aaron Pitre and Alex Pollock are this year’s participants in the tures become unique to you,” said Academic Internet Link (SAIL), dents, faculty and staff to commu Acting Scholarship Competition. Students are invited to a perform­ Aurelio Valente, director of where students check class sched ­ nicate. ance of the monologues and scenes presented by this year’s appli­ Student Activities, who spearhead­ ules, access financial aid informa ­ DiGuardia said the universityi cants. Beginning Jan. 27 at 1 p.m., the various performances will be ed the project. Their schedules will tion add and drop courses, among “always looking for ways to buili performed on the 0. Walsh Theatre stage. be available on their user home- other SAIL features. community.” page. Each course will include But these features will not be He said the system’s “tight inte Suffolk senior returns homefrom Iraq links to individual message boards available to students through the gration with our database makes i Suffolk University senior Meghan Kelly was called into duty early and chat rooms available to dis­ CampusCmiser web portal until a lot more efficient. ” last year during the war in Iraq. After spending less than a year over­ cuss assignments or conduct peer mid-February, when adding and Students will also be able to us( seas, Kelly returned home to Bellingham in December and was meetings. Students can sign up for dropping classes will be prohibit­ the portal long after they’ve grad­ greeted by many members of the Boston media. Her parents moved organizations, and receive updated ed. uated. from Franklin while she was in Iraq. information and event listings for The system and software were “We hope to make it a life-ion^ Kelly is three credits short of graduating, and hopes to pursue a that club. They can also upload created by Timecmiser Computing connection to the university,’ career in public relations. documents, such as Word files or Corp., which specializes in devel­ DiGuardia said. “This is about - Public Affairs PDFs, that all members can access oping portals for educational insti­ community-building and a com­ on the portal. tutions. munity relationship doesn ’t end Wilder said CampusCruiser Universities such as Berklee when you graduate.”

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Contact editors Editor in Chief paginators Chris Dwyer for more information at sports writers [email protected] photographers or cali 617-573-8323 or attend our office assistants open office hours Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. opinion columnists Wednesday, January 21, 2004 The Suffolk Journal Shuffling SGA

Treasurer from page 1_____us,” she said. “There was a lot of nowhere with Duggan, a business little things,” added the groups’ major, who said, “It’s nice to say public relations chairwoman and that but I’d like to see it in junior class representative. action.. .1 think the students need Rodrigues said, “It was a terri­ to tell their representatives they ble situation. My desire to act in want to know about theirmoney. ” the interest of the student body Duggan resigned on Dec. 12. superceded the difficulty of the sit­ In a letter that was widely circulat­ uation.” ed through the Suffolk communi­ SGA held an emergency meet­ ty, he said, “I feel (SGA) is in a ing on Dec. 16 to inform members questionable state and I question of Duggan’s decision and give the administration’s motives. I call them a chance to ask questions of upon the undergraduate popula­ what was going on and begin the tion to watch carefully the actions process of finding a new treasurer. of their representatives.” Motenko was nominated by a fel­ According to Duggan, at a low representative. Other people meeting one day earlier between were nominated but declined the he and members of the executive chance to bethe next treasurer. board, including Rodrigues, he Now the job of treasurer is was told he “needed to make a within short reach for Motenko, a decision if (he could) make a 110 political science major from percent effort” toward SGA. Sharon, Mass, and chair of the Duggan was then provided with academicscommittee. He said the three options - to resign entirely, position of treasurer is “not some­ resign only as treasurer and e- thing I ever desired.” Even though board member, or continue in the he has no opponents for the posi­ same capacity but with renewed tion, Motenko remains reserved effort. about his chances. “I’m veiy much Finding cash for college is child’s play. “I was aheady giving 110 per­ the type of person who doesn’t cent effort,” Duggansaid. He also wantto count my chickens before Register now and search thousands ofscholarships said the meeting “turned into basi­ they hatch.” cally questioning me if I should be “I have a basic understanding” worth over $3 bfllfon on the executive board.” Duggan of what the role as treasurer told The Suffolk Journal that dur­ entails, Motenko said. “I will con­ ing the meeting he said he “felt I fess that right now my understand­ was pushed into resigning.” ing is growing.” Motenko said he wvsw.suffolkjournal.n6t/scholarships Rodrigues took objection to has been “preparing, studying, and Duggan’s claim of being pushed questioning” the appropriate into resigning. “1 don’t recall him sources to make the transition a ever saying he thought he was giv­ smooth oneand get a “better sense ing 110 percent,” he said. “He did­ of the procedures and where n’t give any options.” things stand. It’s more in-depth Duggan, who said he was thanI knew it to be.” friends with members of the exec­ “I will lead the finance com­ utiveboard, said this is “not a per­ mittee in a responsible manner sonal attack on anyone,” and that and makesure all clubsand organ­ his actions were strictly profes­ izations have a positive experience sional. when it comes to financial mat­ Rodrigues gave Duggan 24 ters,” Motenko said. hours to contemplate his future Duggan said his likely succes­ with SGA. The next day it was sor, Motenko, “is a qualified official. As he wrote in the letter, leader,” but was a “little con­ “I am formally resigning as treas­ cerned” over his lack of experi­ urer...! have decided I will not ence dealing with financial mat­ resign as a memberof the class of ters. “But he’s a fast learner,” he 2005 delegation.” added. For reasons of confidentiality, “Allan Motenko’s leadership neither Rodrigues nor Duggan and knowledgeof the financial sit­ would disclose what was dis­ uation of SGA will help him cussed during the meeting. throughout the semester,” “Those meetings are behind Rodrigues said. He added later closed doors,” Rodrigues said. that throughout this ordeal, “There were problems with cer­ “checks still got signed” and ini­ tain aspects of his position and his tiative requests were still dealt handling of his position.” with. Julie Nataro, SGA secretary, SGA will vote on their next would also not comment on what treasurer at their next weekly was discussed. “It’s between all of meeting. Progressing Suffolk

Progressive from page 1___ tion department of Emerson It will feature Professor Emeritus College. SGA President Dave Howard Zinn of Boston Rodrigues will moderate the University, author of “A People's fomm. History of the United States”; In addition to Progressive Boston Globe columnist Jeff Week, SPJ is pursuing the possi­ Jacoby; Professor Dennis bility of bringing other speakers to Outwater of the philosophy Suffolk later in the spring semes­ department at Suffolk; and ter. SPJ also hopesto bring a pair Professor Tracey Stark, a scholar of theatre troupes to Suffolk that in residence fi'om the organiza­ deal with sexual violence and tional and political communica­ political issues. The Suffolk Journal Wednesday, January 21, 2004

Staff Editorial feft, mLoSOP0 TEACHER you ^ mi\T A U)T Of PEOPLE Wt GET i$mi A ■iftE INTEPPELmmS^ (?f The return of... LmHAL-AHTsY OISPMTE ELBMifJTs EFFECT U mPEE 15 m-, It has been nearly a month and a half since The Suffolk Journal was fidLE For the /MI/VD5ET iT printed. The editorial staff retreated to the confines of final exam prepa­ ^ 0) ration, and inthe long run, a well-deserved break. (0 Q EmPr We rang in 2004 in our own respective styles, and now we’re ready for the unleashing of our patented journalistic assault on Beacon Hill. For the majority of us here at the Journal, the spring 2004 semester will be the last we will be experiencing. What we normally hold .dear within a weekly routinewill be no more in four months. Tuesday nights might actually be spent worrying about what DVD we’ll watch next instead of participating in a frantic display of newspaperlayout. Don't get us wronghere. Certainlydo not expect a poignant and tear­ ful “welcomeback kids, for the last time’’ piece. While we’ll treasure forever our own respective memories and chaos within the walls of the Journal office, we’re focusedon creating the best issues possible forour last hurrah. After all, life goes on, evenat the Journal. The Suffolk Journal is a slice of college life in Boston. In commu­ [gk AT t£feT Mimes MYsmsoiiss^ nicative terms, it is somewhat gratifying tobe on the “source” end of the weekly messages we print. There’s a certain sense of pride and credibil­ ity behind running a publication. And there’s nothing else we would rather be a part of during our years here at Suffolk. What to expect this semester? Expect nothing. Just rely on us to be THkr'sso ' your voice and the voice of the university's student community, as we have now, in the past and will forever. After all, living in Boston right now brings about a wide variety of matters that one can appreciate: the New England Patriots going anotherto SuperBowl, the 2004 presiden­ tial election, just toname a couple. While the next few months are most likely to fly by, one cannotyet look to our final babblings as a weekly rag. We’ll take it one week at time, and rouse up the normal amount of noise we're known for, or maybe just a little bit more.

The Molk Jonrna Suffolk University’s Student Newspaper www.suffolkjournal.net Rewards for good grades 41 Temple St. After finals conclude a stu­ really wanted. my mother called me on the Boston, Massachusetts 02114 dent's stress level should stabilize, In 2002, 1 asked my parents for phone, requesting a few gift ideas Phone: (617) 573-8323 but the week after finals is the time an MP3 player everyday, so final­ and asking how my grades were Fax: (617) 994-6400 when we are forced to worry about ly they gave in and told me they thus far. grades. bought it as a Christmas gift. My Of course my response was, “I Since we all hopeto succeed in mother said, “let’s see how your want a new Polo coat, electric hfe, we become very concerned grades are, then I'll decide whether shaver, and a watch. I'm getting Chris Dwyer and nervous when the week before you are worthy of such a gift.” good grades so far, but no promis­ Editor in Chief Christmas rolls around. As you can see, it no longer es here.” That is the perfect Before receiving grades there matters whether you were naughty response. You let your parents Adam D. Krauss Gillian Reagan are three thingsthat linger in a stu- or nice, just whether or not you know what you want and leave News Editor Managing Editor meet your parents' unreachable them with uncertainty as to expectations. whether or not you received good After not receiving all A's last grades. Erica Lugo James Cormier Michael Fruzzetti year, my MP3 player was quickly After checking my grades I Business Manager Opinion Editor replaced with two sweaters and a quickly calledmy parents and told Advertising Designer couple of music CD's. Isn't it con­ them what I received. The next venient for grades to come out morning I rose out of bed, threw dent's mind. right before Christmas? on my slippers and ran down the Amanda Bellamy Nick Silva First, thank God school is over, So here I am gazing at the stairs to see what was under the Editorial Assistant Webmaster but what am I going to do for an computer screen on Christmas tree. entiremonth without keg parties? Eve, praying that my professors After opening my gifts, therein Second, I studied for my final were too lazy or too preoccupied the middle of the floor lied a Polo more than all of the exams during by football games topost grades. coat, an electric shaver, but no that semester combined, so my Much to my dismay, as no one watch. I got straight A's; was my professor should give me an A just ever answers my prayers; all of my dedication to my studies not wor­ The Suffolk Journal is the student newspaper of Suffolk University. It is for wasting all that time. professors were right on time with thyof receiving a new watch? the mission of the Suffolk Journal to provide the Suffolk community with Third, I just paid thousands of theirgrades. My mother said, “I went to the the best reporting of news, events, current trends and styles, entertain­ ment, sports and opinions. The reporting, views and opinions in the dollars for tuition - or your parents Hold on one second. They mall and bought all of your other Suffolk Journal are solely those of the editors and staff of the Suffolk emptied their pockets - and in might not have been too lazy to gifts, but I tried to buy you a watch Journal and do not reflect those of Suffolk University, unless otherwise either case, I better have kissed post grades, but had they been on E-bay instead of at the jewelers. stated. The Suffolk Journal does not discriminate against any persons for enough assto get better grades. drinking too much eggnog to post I got outbid.” any reason and complies with all university policies concerning equal So it is the morning of grade­ the correct grades? I'm warm and comfortable in opportunity. A comprehensive copy of the Suffolk Journal's editorial and posting and, because it is right Could it be possible that what­ my coat, there is not a hair on my advertising policy is available upon request. Copyright 2003. before Christmas, these grades ever I asked for would be under face, but 1 have no idea whattime could increase (or ruin) the the tree this year? it is. chances of getting the gifts you A few weeks before Christmas Those damn E-bayers. Wednesday, January 21, 2004 The Suffolk Journal Opinion

This Boston Life Boston Confidentiai Super Bowl fever (In)direct democracy Sports fans in the New Pats. England area rarely get A couple of days later at City HallPlaza, A friend recently people of Iraq a say in their new democratic " the chance to bask in the the glorious gang showcased the trophy for remarked to me that first­ government before the summer deadline. garish gander of victory well over a million fans, who packed the hand accounts he had Caucusesare almost gleefully ineffective 3 held for their favorite nearby streets of Boston to envelop them­ heard concerning the state and unnecessarily complicated: based on the i teams nowadays. selves in a rare occasion that many thought of affairs in Iraq told of an candidate preference of caucus attendees The Red Sox disap- we would never see again. atmosphere less than rep­ and the later distillation of those prefer­ i pointed us once again as Two years later, the Patriots are consid­ resentativeof the peaceful, ences, ultimately reaching a small, theoreti­ Aaron “Fuckin’” Boone ered the best team in football, winning 14 burgeoning democracy cally representative group of delegates who terminated the hopes of a' games in a row and heading off to another By toward which the Bush will do the actual voting, the caucus system World Series last October. SuperBowl. James Administration claims to is not only blatantly indirect in its democrat­ “Cowboy up,” my ass. Is it safe to toss the word “dynasty” Cormier be working. The fervor ic function, it providesno definitive guaran­ -The Boston Bruins around? with which the Shia tees of a tally representative result. started the 2003-2004 NHL season as the Bostonians deserve this feeling of tri­ Muslim population is seeking open, direct But then, the American power elite have best team in hockey, generating hopes of a umph that we are currently experiencing. elections threatens to dismpt the delicate always feared the apparently unworthy fiery fantasia of neo-’70s championship Disappointmentis rewarded eventually, as balance in place under the US-led governing masses, doubted their ability to self-elect titles. we all had hoped for. council. And rightly so: the inability of the and self-govem. If American citizens cannot Midway through the season, they stand While we can't buy' championships like UnitedStates to commit to the democratiza­ directly elect their leaders, whether it be fourth in their division and are unlikely to the Yankees do every season, its somewhat tion of Iraq - purported to be its ultimate because of the existence of caucus systems make any significant noise. trivial to experience a local sports team's intention t herein - is i ncompetence a t b est or the Electoral College, why then should The Boston Celtics? They just dipped newfound production of conquest and tri­ and hypocrisy at worst. we tmst the questionable(read: Islamic fun­ below the .500 mark albeit standing strong umph. The difficulties involved in planning damentalist) abilitiesof the commonIraqi to as second in their division behind the New Should we be taking the Pats' season to nationwide elections such at short noticeare do so? Jersey Nets. Will we see them in the play­ heart? The answer is yes; besides habitual numerous, to be sure, but the potentially While Americans have become relative­ offs? Probablynot. highs of sex, alcohol and music, it is anoth­ dangerous response of a population on the ly used to this form of bastardized democra­ It is with exalted cheers and smiles that er celebratory occurrence that we can escape verge of revolution and jihad should prove cy, American-and UN leaders may find that we see our beloved New England Patriots to and take pleasure fi-om. an effective catalyst. Ayatollah Sistani and Iraq is not prepared to replace tyranny with off to their second Super Bowl in three While I use the term we very freely his loyal multitudes have seen with the sim­ bloated bureaucracyand Western hypocrisy. years. (much to the dismay of my own girlfiriend, plicity that comesonly from a nascent expe­ Grant the Iraqi people their popular elec­ The Pats will square off against the who claims that it wasn't / who won the rience with American democracy that the tions, whatever it takes. Not only, in the neg­ Carolina Panthers on Feb. 1 and attempt to game, it was the team), I believe it is some­ latter is distinctly American, and not terribly ative view, will it avoid impending disaster bring the Lombardi Trophy back to what warranted. democratic. at the hands of an ignored and disaffected Beantownonce again. We are part of the New EnglandPatriots, The issue lies with the unwieldy and Iraqi people, but it will positively affect the Let's flashback to Feb. 3^ 2002. The and the current parley surrounding Super inefficient caucus system. The same mecha­ future of that nation and ours. Patriots were the Cinderalla squad story of Bowl Fever is something all of New nism that drove the recent results in Iowais, James Cormier is the Opinion Editor of the NFL, and most of us jaded New England should not only appreciate, but supposedly, the only manner in which the the Suffolk Journal, and can be reached Englanders were jovial just at the fact that folly take part in. United States could realistically grant the . online at http://bostonconfidential.org. one of our teams was playing on Super Chris Dwyer is the Editor in Chief of The Sunday. Suffolk Journal. Listen to him on the Rock NESAD Outreach Day Tom Brady fronted a clutch aerial assault Show every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. on and Adam Vinatieri made “The Kick, ” Suffolk Free Radio. solidifying an NFL championship for the Open Office Hours With Lunch with Kucinich PRESIDENT SARGENT

Not long ago in Portsmouth, I (along legalization of gay marriage, cancellation of Thursday, January 29, 2004 with about a dozen others) sat down for NAFTA, decriminalization of marijuana, lunch with Democratic presidential candi­ universal single payer healthcare for all, free l-2-30p.m. date Dennis Kucinich. I volunteer as the education for all from Pre-K through col­ @NESAD local coordinator for the cities of Lynn and lege, and reintroduction of the UnitedStates Nahant and have therefore been able to into the World Court, the Kyoto Agreement, • 75 Arlington Street catch a glimpse into a national campaign for and the United Nations. “If you examine his Conference Room 218 the highest political office in the United stand on each and every one of the issues, States. I have witnessed a grassroots effort you will find that at the heart of each is his that the media has largely neglected to deep and consistent belief that government reporton. is for the people,” according to Northeast I would like to share that experience with Massachusetts regional coordinator Clare you, not just to swing your vote, but tooffer Ritchie. a wider perspective into American politics In the 1970s, as a man in his thirties, he was the mayor of Cleveland and later served in the Ohio Legislature. Now, decades later, PRESIDENT SARGENT INVITES YOU TO MEET Charles Gallo he serves those same constituents as a con­ gressman in Washington, DC where he WITH HIM TO ASK QUESTIONS, EXPRESS leads the Progressive Caucus. CONCERNS, SUGGEST IDEAS, AND and to give you reporting which is, as Fox While almost all of the candidates are News ironicallyputs it, more “fair and bal­ millionaires, Kucinich is not; he lives TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL anced.” humblyon a vegan diet inthe same $22,000 ABOUT SUFFOLK. While most of the candidates running for home he has lived in since the ‘70s. He grew president offer somewhat similar views on up poor, having lived in over 20 homes most issues, for example that every one of (including a few cars) by his late teens and PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF the presidential candidates serving in the having to work 80 hours per week to get THIS OPPORTUNITY TO House or Senate voted for the Iraq War, throughcollege. Dennis offers something refreshingly The support that Kucinich receives MEET AND SPEAK WITH THE PRESIDENT. unique. comes from a very diverse part of the elec­ He is virtuallythe only onewho focuses torate. Candidate Kucinich offers a cam­ on important issues that are left out of the paign in which, as he puts it, “fear ends and NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. news and the debates including the removal hope begins” and accordingly I am proud to HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! of American troops from Iraq, the creation offer a glimpse into his rarely examined of a cabinet level Department of Peace, campaign. Eitertainieit Wednesday, January 21, 2004 The Suffolk Journal U2, Velvet Revolver rock theirway in 2004

Chris Dwyer Speaking to Journal Staff Alternative Press magazine, Reznor The underlining of winter is the thought said the albiun goes of new beginnings in spring, and that’s just against the grain of for t he f oiks w ho n eed s omething to 1 ook “the sound of Pro- forward to after a dark and dreary winter. Tooled perfectionand While we anxiously attempt to recover everything being from the bombast that was the world of rock “fixed.” music in 2003, 2004 is quickly proving to Working with mix blast its way past the recoils of the past year engineer Rich Costey and front a sonic wall of new-fangled and and Rock Rubin, iiuiovative rnusical upbringing. expect the disc to be Early in 2000, disciples of rock legends unlike anything U2 salivated atthe thoughtof a new release Reznor has created in that hinted at a return to the Edge-guitar- his gothic-toned driven style of old, following the electronic industrial metal cata­ dismay of 1997’s Pop. logue. It’s now2004, and those same rabid fans Alt-rockers are eagerly awaiting the sanction of U2’s Incubus drop their much-warranted follow-up to the critically much-anticipated fol­ acclaimed zf// That You Can't Leave Behind. low-up to 2001’s Working with veteran producer Chris smashMorning View, Thomas, who helmed the controls for the entitled A Crow Left Sex Pistols, INXS and Roxy Music, both of the Murder, on Bono and The Edge are promising that the Feb. 3. new effort is their rockiest since the act’s Lead single early days, and claimed to have the album “Megolomaniac” is nearly finished since October. getting heavy radio Photo courtesy of Interscope Records The disc is looking for a release some­ play, and furthers the It’s like punk rockmade on Venus.” Bono and the rest of U2 lead the list of 2004’s new releases. time in spring, possibly Mayor June,with a emotional boundaries single h ittingr adio i n 1 ate M archore arly that theband is known for. Fiction Years) on Feb. 3. nying the likes of some of heavy metal’s April. In a very unlikely pairing, veteran nu- Box sets are also due for metal pioneers most accomplished vocalists, including While U2 leads the pack of what to look metal producer Ross Robinson has been Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, who have Lemmy of Motorhead, King Diamond, forward to in 2004, there are many other hireci to produce the new albiun by goth- recently reunited with estranged frontman Snake of Voivod, Max Cavalera of Soulfly, discs that are guaranteed togamer attention tinged new-wavers The Cure, who just Rob Halford. Mike Dean of Corrosionof Conformityand in thenew year. signed the band to his I Am Recordings Foo Fighter Dave Grohl hopsbehind the others. Industrial icon Trent Reznor has finally label. The disc is expected to drop in mid- drumkit once again, as his metallic Probot Ex-Rage Against The Machine frontman started puttmg the finishing touches on the June. project is expected to be imleashed on Feb. Zack De La Rocha has been working on his next Nine Inch Nails opus. Meanwhile, fans of The Cure can check 10. Probot features Grohl on drums, ex- debut solo disc for more than three years Tentatively titled Bleedthrough, the disc out a four-CD box set entitled yointhe Dots: Zwan guitarist Matt Sweeney and Foo since leaving his former band mates. is anticipated before the end of the year. B-Sides and Rarities 1978-2001 (The Fighters producer Adam Kasper accompa- The political fire bums as De La Rocha has racked up some credible guests on his solo LP, including The Roots’ ?uestlove, DJ i Muggs of Cypress Hill and DJ Shadow, all while recording in Nine Inch Nails’ ring­ leader Trent Reznor’s New Orleans studio. De La Rocha is finally projected to release the disc before the end of the year. In what could bethe greatest actual rock ‘n’ roll offering in years in terms of raw, Jr unabashed profligacy and decadence, three remaining members of the defunct original Guns ‘N’ Roses lineup have solidified a f !i lineup with Scott Weiland, whose own Stone Temple Pilots saw the end of their ■1- tumultuousyet lucrative musical career end with a greatest hitsdisc titled Thank You late last year. ''V'JI The creation is called Velvet Revolver, /j I® and guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum along with Loaded axe-man Dave Kushner are attempt­ % JK ing to recreate that GNR formula of old with Weiland’s crooning abilities. If last year’s “Set Me Free” contribution I to “The Hulk” soundtrack is any indication of the full-throttle rock glory the band is capable of, the rock world will be kissing sweet velvetwhen the act’s debut disc (ten­ tativelytitled Contraband) drops in May. . I Not tobe outdone, there have been teas­ es of burnout Axl Rose’s “new” Guns ‘N’ L.,;- Roses finally releasing the much-hyped and forever-delayed Chinese Democracy record Photo courtesy of RCA Records sometime this year. Don’t worry Axl, we’ve learned to wait. Axl who? Scott Weiland joins three-fifths of ex-Guns ‘N’ Roses members for thehigh-octane rock ‘n’ roll of Velvet Revolver. t' -V:

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 The Suffolk Journal Burton catches mastery in his 'Big Fish’

AmandaBellamy patriarchal figure of the Bloom family. Journal Staff The golden god, scarcely seen since “Almost Famous,” Billy Cmdup plays the “Big Fish” is such a tender and loving frustrated Will Bloom. Without stepping movie that you’ll be offended at the couple into the waters of annoying and irritating, in the back making wet, sloppy kissing will Cmdup makes the audience sharehis stmg- sounds. gle. Cmdup maintains an aura of pristine For his latest masterpiece, director Tim adulthood, yet adds the remnants of a Burton chooses to highlight the complex quizzical tyke to his role. It’s a shame that and incomplete relationship between a sto­ Cmdup chooses smaller roles when he’s rytelling father (Albert Fitmey) and disillu­ capable of carrying a film. sioned son (Billy Cradup). While the focus of Burton’s film is the As offspring Will Bloom prepares to strained relationship between father and become a father himself, he seeks the truth son, the central aspect of Edwards Bloom’s in his father, EdwardBloom ’s tall tales. story is the incredible strength and power of These extraordinary fables range from his love for wife Sandra, played by Jessica the circus leader with a secret (Danny Lange. Devito) and the perfect town. Spectre, Bloom spends three months shoveling Bloom bought and restored to its former elephant poo just to learn her favorite glory. flower. He enlists the aid of conjoined twins Audiences should be surprised at every to make it home to his wife. turn, whether it’s the trees that move, a ini, These far-fetched tales of love and war gigantic legendary fish that morphs into a L tit shape young Will Bloom’s childhood and beautiful naked woman or Devito naked and haunt him until his wedding day. During a ineyeliner. wedding toast, Finney slips into one of his Burton successfully mixes the fantastical best-loved stories and angers his son. and magical images he’s best known for This leads to a riff between the two and with the wisdom that can only arise from they don’t speakto one another for the next age. three years. When Finney is believed to With widespread mainstream reception have fallen deathly ill, Crudup returns the directorhas obviously touched an emo­ home. tional chord with audiences. Cmdup seizes the opportunity to find the Ewan McGregor is posed to become the tmth in his father’s stories andlearn who his most charming and delightful movie star of father really is. The two journey into modem cinema. His talents are no secret to Edward Bloom’s fantasy world. However, any savvy moviegoer, but in “Big Fish” Burton’s tale is nowhere near as hokey as McGregor smiles and winks his way into the premise soimds. evenyour mother’s heart. The touching tale of a son hying to close McGregor has ensured his place among the distance between he and his father the greats, despite not being singled out for touches all audiences. awards. Burton should be commended for mas­ Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures Where most have failed, the actor should terfully combining his trademark gothic be commended for successfully adoptingan Karl the Giant (Matthew McGrory) beams down on Will Bloom (Ewan McGregor). style with an embra'ceable tale that will Alabama accent. New generations should stand the test of time. Stunning visuals com­ discover Albert Firmey, an equally charis­ McGregor. boobs, Ed”). bined with a remarkable love story and matic lead actor, perfect to play an aged Finney should be recognizable as Ed Here, Firmey seemingly effortlessly familiar troubled parenfrchild relationship from “Erin Brockovich,” (“They’re called plays the disarming, charming and dying makes “Big Fish” a worthy catch.

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