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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEW"SPAPER OF NSU's Volume 9 Issue 2 FARQUHAR CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 25 September 1998 Hev, Restaura-Ylu are IIIJa.aican Me CrID .Ylu're Ja.aican Me Sick! I By NSU Student Advocate salad, while another found a dead ant tainer by a Restaura employee with­ in hislher spaghetti. out being cleaned. See.wnat.UlliversiiJ'.l'(l1'k·. Do you ever wonder whatactu- What do you expect to happen Ifyou enjoy eating the salad bar .Plaza has.·.in·.store.{or. you ally goes into the food you eat at to lettuce tongs that have been Mondays may be your lucky day. in •• ~~TbePlaza:Ftlllof· Restaura? Hard work, time, and en- dropped on the floor? Ofcoursethe Each Sunday, sources say, remaining ergy seem to be essential ingredients. only answer ~hat could be expected SUl'prises~~o12'page2 . salad bar items are discarded and re­ One ingredient I is it should be placed with fresh salad. This "fresh" would have never Since the salad bar is picked up, salad will remain there until the fol­ thought one cleaned or re- lowing Sunday and once again will might find is stocked only once a placed, and put be discarded. Ifyou like dressing on J¥.antto.kl1oWabout bugs. Paying,so week, the salad is back into the your salad, you are out ofluck. There , much money for a ft· b .h. fro· container. Not at ·tecn1201Qgyin.scnool?.see ~n is no telling when you should take "'Fbe·Ultirnate(Jollege. meal plan or de- 0 fOwn, t .e It Restaura. On your chances. Sources say the salad elining balance, IS one occasion, a ··Survival.(l;lIide"ionpage often rotten. dressing container is seldom emptied. our students ex- student informed 7 When the dressing gets low, more is pectmore from Restaura. Ithas been me that he witnessed lettuce tongs merely added to the top. Often other brought to my attention that one stu- that had been dropped on the floor items from the salad bar fall into the dent has found a dead fly in hislher and placed back into the lettuce con- dressings. Who knows what else is Readaboul.~~NStJ~s()wn I I at the bottom of these containers? W()lDenBasketballTealll'~ These are not the only complaints. .' onpage 9> WNSO, NSH's College Radio Some students who are trying to eat healthy have a limited menu. StationFM When they believe they are making AT lAS'I a healthy selection, such as com, a By Angelique Nixon pool of butter is often found at the WNSU Station Manager bottom of the bowl. Since the salad ·Wantthedetai/son· .. bar is stocked only once a week, the After years of hard work, perseverance and dedication, WNSU has salad is often brown, the fruit is of­ ·CallilJus?Seepage·10 finally ventured into the realm ofFM radio. That's right! WNSU is shar­ ten rotten. Those students who are ing the Broward County School Board's FM frequency 88.5 with WK.PX vegetarians have an even smaller at Piper High School. This partnership has taken over five years to be­ menuto choose from. These students come a reality. Now, WNSU is broadcasting on 88.5 FM from 7PM until often eatthe same items and are not 3AM; eventually we will be on until 7AM. receiving a balanced nutrition. Our first day back on air was September 4th, and to celebrate we hosted Sherry Davidson, a former NSU a party at the Flight Deck in"honor ofthis special occasion. We did have a employee, cut open three muffins the Want·tne.'atest.news·on.tne. trial run in April for a few days to test all'of our new equipment before morning of a Summer Experience Greeks?Seepages.l1 closing for summer break. At our 'FM GALAAFFAIR", we had the plea­ program. All three muffin centers through .... 14formore sure of having some of the pioneers of WNSU who worked extremely were moldy. When contacted, details; hard to make the FM dream come true. Dr. Kate Waites-Lamm, the first Restaura assured us "Catered food WNSU advisor, spoke at the. party and shared with. everyone the many comes in fresh each morning." An trials and tribulations that the initial staff endured through the first few unnamed source also informed us years ofrunning the station. She also expressed 4er delight that this dream that at times orders are not placed has finally occurred and reminded us all how important it is to never give ReadaboutNSU correctly. Since Restaura is a busi­ up the fight. James Reinlieb and Chris Mohall, NSU graduates and former ness, they "scrounge up what they Undergraduate.Man.of station managers who both worked very hard on the FM deal, came back have" to complete the order. theYear.onpage.12 to share their past experiences with WNSU and to celebrate with us. They A meal plan patron informed me were thrilled to host WNSU's first show on 88.5 FM. thattwice in one week she found bugs see IT'S on page. 6 see RESTAURA on page 5

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~tull!l c2\broAIi The Plaza: Full of Surprises Anll Jielll By Alphonse D'Abruzzo for viruses, states that "The Plaza is ~tull!l Contributor Writer opeI).." fJrOfjrAm What is this Plaza? Where is it c2\vAilAble in To many undergraduate students located? Both of these questions at Nova Southeastern University, beckon yet another question: "Who Winter 1999 University Park Plaza still)s an cares?" However, for all those inter­ enigma. Of course it is the site of ested, "The Plaza" is the name ap­ By Dr. Barbara Brodman Geronimo's Grill, one of the proud propriately given to Nova's cozy Contributor Writer sponsors of The Knight , but the comer of the sprawling mini-mall. Plaza's strategic importance to NSU Formerly USA Fitness Gym, The The NSU/GAI Sustainable De­ academics often is understated. Plaza now is home to one ofNova's velopment Project is a cooperative The following scenario is all too most technologically advanced program among Nova Southeastern common: Joe Bloggs decides to Microlabs, filled with Pentium II University and the Global Awareness check his Polaris account at the computers. In fact, while waiting for Institute's GAl Selva project in Parker Building Microlab. That is all the web sites to load up or for the Iquitos, Peru. rather swell, but Skippy McFly, the printers to warm up, students take ad­ While abroad, students reside Microlab monitor extraordinaire, has vantage ofthe north wall ofthe lab, near Iquitos, Peru, where theY,study some bad news. Classes are in ses­ which is covered with mirrors. "I'd intensive Spanish language and par­ sion in Labs A through Z until five love to bring a set of free weights ------....,-- ticipate in a o'clock the next morning.Express­ variety ofon- and work out while waiting for Dr. Our goal is to .. ing his understanding of the situa­ Alford's home page to load up," ad­ involve and gomg enVI- tion, Joe spews out a few colorful mitted one happy patron. engage the ronmental, expletives. The alert McFly, ex­ In addition to the now famous students on community hausted from scanning a single disk Microlab/free weight area are the service, and many levels in research the process of projects. The exploring projects are ::m:j::m~1~1Ji1iW1~!~!~~~~~; human and sponsored by (954) 370-1200 All S, A'"iti~il~L biological the Iquitos; FLO RID I~~i.~m;. r N SU ... A N e)?;:~Mi~~:: diversity and the floating ,,:-.:::~:::t:::f::::::. COM PAN "f.~~'i~;':"':' Located at the Tower shops . a~~:~::$ interconnection market cul- - Next to Costco- "i~1~' ------ture ofBelen. ,/ . The program's emphasis on service learning promotes the kind ofdirect Help make sure your personal involvement and cooperation that en­ courages students to see themselves as members ofhemispheric commu­ possessions are covered. nity and better prepares them for ca­ reers ofthe future. Each week, students divide their VALERIE VERBEKE time between innovative language Sr. Account Agent Allstate- and communication studies and sus­ You're in good hands. tainable development projects, through which they gain a compre­ ~ hensive insight into the culture and Allstate Insurance Compan'f ,,\STII/ life of the Amazon rainforest. Our 1908 S. University Drive ..~O<'".. goal is to involve and engage the stu­ Davie. FL 33324 .,:. L: dents on many levels in the process Bus (305) 370-1200 o ~,~". /JOR of exploring human and biological 24 ..JIour a ::bag Service diversity and interconnection. The program location is the Pe­ Call US for information about ruvian Amazon, one of the regions outstanding f.Cnters insurance.· ofthe worldwith the greatest biologi­ cal diversity. The region abounds with parks and reserves established Allstate Floridian Insurance Company, Home Office: St. Petersburg, Florida -Subject to avaibbility and qu21ilic:ations. Other terms, conditions :lnd occlusions may apply to protect and preserve its flora, sce HIDDEN on pagc 5 sce LEARN on ncxt pagc 25 September1998

..teAro ~bout Other Cultures 7hroueh. ,&AolI$ 00 £xpe,ieoee from previous page ' "- fauna, and ecosystems. Increasingly, home to monkeys, tapirs, capibaras, age and in excellent health. The cost lates to the potential hazards in­ conservation strategies incorporate wild pigs, and jaguars. Tree tops ofthe program is $2,000, plus tuition volved with travel and study abroad local populations, so that they can host with parrots and macaws ofev- for LACS 4850 and LACS 4860: programs in remote places. A cur­ become the principle defenders of ery color. Bizarre fish life. fills the this year full scholarships included rent passport is required. Non US their natural resources. rivers. a round trip-airfare Miami-Iquitos,-citizensmay need to obtain addi- The Global Awareness Institute's The facility hosts students and lodging and meals at GAl's jungle tionalvisas. Enrollment is limited to GAl Selya reserve is a 75-acre pen- researchers, supports the planning lodge near Iquitos, tuition for lan- 10:participants. This year full schol­ insula located a half hour from and development of sustainable guage study, and a'l scheduled field arshipswill be provided for all ten Iquitos. Selva in Spanish' means projects, and coordinate projects that trips. Not included are personal student participants. "forest." The GAl Selva reserve benefit local economies. Student items and any unforeseen air_ price For a program packet and appli- contains some ofthearea's only r~.. interns choose from a variety of increases. _. cation, please' contact Dr. Barbara maining virgin rainforest and IS projects that bring them together A nonrefundable -$100.00 de- Brodman, at (954) 262-8205 or home t9 numerous species ofplant, with local communities and with life posit is required with the [email protected]. animal, and insect life. MedicinaL! on the Amazon. All participants are required to sign , lant life abounds.. The forest is' Participants must be 18 years of . a release form that snecificallv re- S.C.O.R.E.Se:ni.orsWorki.ng to Mak.e a Dlffer·ence By YiselkE'nriquez ' Contributor Writer

- ' - . . Aspart.oftheir final stepstowards graduation, S.C.a.R.E. seniors sub­ mit proposals for projects which will make a Significant difference in the community. This year the projects range from Medical Career Fairs .to Sports Equipment drives. The students have been actively integrating the ' needs ofthe community into their brainstorming and final project propos­ als. The objective of a Senior S.C.O.R.E. Project is to comprise all the experiences and leadership skills students have gained throughout their, college career, and then give backto the community through a service re- , lated activity. A great deal ofplanning goes into the successful completion of each particular project. Many of the projects will extend over a few several days or weeks while others will last for months. Regardless ofthe time limit, the coriununity benefits. Below is a list of students and their S.C.O.R.E. Senior Projects. 1. Christine Munoz and Amy Stone -Book and S~hool Supply Drive 2. Carrie Schulz - Broward County Learning Center 3. Tiffany Knight, Chris Lavoro, Brad Fatout~ Daniella Baciu, Rachel Murphy, Fanya DeMaria, Alison Barker - Children's lfome Society 4. Eduardo Marrero and Nicholas Moore - HIVCoffee House 5. Fayth Hurwitz and Wen Yang - Love Thy Neighbor (coupon book) 6. Jill Hollowell, Linda Summerall, and Elizabeth Baucom -Medical Awareness Project 7. Melissa Araujo, Leah Ford, and Gena Worley - Medical Career Fair 8. Tameka Rahming, Perry Middle School, 9. Yiselk Enriquez, Stacie Garsh, and Andrea Solheim - Salvation Army Angel Tree Project. 10.Tia Kitchen, Dennis Holste, and Maysel Correa -San M~rtin Zoologi- cal Diversity Project ' 11. CiiffCameron, Julie LeyY, Cindy Ojeda, and Michael Slatterly - Sports Equipment Drive 12. Irfan Siddiqui and Steven Maldonado - Weekly Ice Cr~am Party 'Ifyou have any questions or,are interested in helping, please feel free to call (954) 262-8050 or stop by Parker 206.

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• Terms and conditions apply. Free minutes promotion applies to first full monthly bill. Unused --.- minutes cannot be carried over: Offer expires 10/15198. Offer based on ch'.>ice of AT&T One Rate Plus or AT&T One Rate Off Peak Plan. Plans subject to billing availability.ln·state rates vary. $3 monthly minimum usage applies to One Rate Off Peak Plan. Call for details. © 1998 AT&T Hidden Compu-World Restaura What;' from page 2 from the cover for retired Hitmen instead ofthat ofsay, Pace University in New York? in her food. Twice in one week! This not been purchased? Simple, NSU offers better incentives for incoming students: better [re- is unacceptable. Sources say that Further, when approached with tirement] housing. . ,-. although Restaura is ofbetter qual­ student concerns and complaints, Ofcourse, the above paragraph is the product ofan overactive imagi­ ity than Daka, the previous dining Restura does not act. Why do they nation. In actuality, the Institute for Retired Professionals is a branch of service, Restaura is in desperate need not take us seriously? Because each NSU which offers enrichment courses for all retirees, not just hitmen. of improvement. As the year Leo Goodwin Sr. Hall undergradu- According to an unidentified employee ofthe Institute, most ofthe courses progresses, sources say, the ate resident is required to pur­ are lectures on a plethora of issues. Archaeology and foreign affairs are quality of the food de­ chase a meal plan. They are just two of the many topics covered. And, in NSU's nearly infinite wis­ creases. Also, haven't not in any way threatened dom in planning, the Institute's proximity to Sadie's Buffet will ensure you noticed that every by losing our business. We that the Institute for Retired Professionals will have membership for years now and again we have must pay for their services; to come. a nice selection ofdes­ we must eat their food. A So, the next time you are forced to relocate to The Plaza Microlab, serts? It is most likely student requested sugar stop by and say hello to your fellow Nova student at the Institute. You catering left over from free Jell-a. Because she is never know what tales ofheroism, hardship, or organized crime you might the Miami Dolphins. It is diabetic, she cannot indulge be privileged to hear. also was made a few in chocolate cake. days (before)it appears Does she still deserve on our menu. Everyone the right to indulge in knows that chicken is some type ofdessert? always a selection on Ofcourse! Obviously, the menu. Did you Restaura believes other­ know that the chicken you see wise. Sugar free desserts, of on Monday could be the chicken you any sort, have NEVER appeared on are eating on Thursday? An undis­ the menu. Paul Wisniewski, Vice closed source informed me that he/ President of Legislative Affairs of she witnessed "mango-glazed" Nova Southeastern Undergraduate chicken being washed. Later in the Student Government Association, week it appeared on the menu as informed me that "Complaints have "deep-fried" chicken. How often been received and NSUSGA is cur­ does Restaura engage in this activ­ rently investigating the situation." ity of reusing unsold food that has Considering the amount students pay for meal plans ($950-$1200) the SNORin"' quality of food and E,MoIl: [email protected] service are sub par. The hours - hours so restrictive that ath­ letes often miss some or all oftheir meals. If you have night classes, you are forced to eat early. If you do not eat early, you do not eat dinner at Restaura. Takeout - if we are paying for the food, why can't we take it out? Ifwe get hungry later in the night, we must resort to the vending machines, not a well­ balanced meal. Lastly, the monetary My raise wasn't approved•••instead they're limits for a meal plan allowing me to supplement my income. see YOU'RE on next page Page 6 The Kni1!ht Newspaper 15 September 1998

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"Tlte Ultimate College 66The ~ol..e," an~ccide~-t Survival Gu.ide.' ... , "',L:" ~, By Ari B. Skalet ~ ContributorWriter ...... • ·1id-tb1g-to According toa national ~urvey ofcollege studentst laptopc0niputlti-s iH:.ppe~ and wireless phones took two of the top five spots on today'sback-to,: school list. College,students rankthese technology items. aheadofoid By Angel E. Sanchez standbys like cars,. refrigeratorstmicrowaves,.andeven£reditcards. Editorin Chief In a survey commissionedbySprintPCS, sixtY-sixpercentofcollege students say a computeris the mostimportanthack-to-school item, fol­ .On .September 4tht a water pipe ruptured on the road behind the lowed by a calculator (48%), radio/stereo (41 %), television (35%), and . Rosenthal Building. The next daycrewsfromth~ city came over,dug a wireless phone (20%). Contrastedwiththe top fiveitems parents deemed hole the size of a pick U,P trucktandproceeded to repair the fractured mostimportant during their ow1lcollege days including notebookS (49%), pipe. Once the pipe was. replaced, the maintenance crew covered the pens/pencils (45%), reference boolcs"(41 %), dothing'(l8%), and radiol hole with gravel, but did no! lay ~ew asphalt.' It has been, more or less, stereos (17%); today's students are amply "Wired," according to the sur- three weeks and·the northeast side ofthe·road is still closed. To make ve~ , matters worse, theconstant rainhas eroded the gravel and there is a big "Technology continues tom~ecol~ege students' lives easier and more hole in the road. It is notjust hazardous for vehicles, it is an accide~t efficient in class and athome," says JanetFarrar Wotthington, co~author waiting to happen. A lot.ofpeople wal~· back and forth on this 'road to ofThe Ultimate College SurvivatOuide."Today's technology is advanc- ' and from their classes and the, cafeteria..Students must cross this road to ing on college campuses so much that wireless phones are even surpass­ the bookstore'aIldRosenthal (which houses the radio station,student life, ing the pager that was ,sopopularinthelast decade~" the Flight Deck, and the. Knight Cafeteria) thus, thisroad is ahigh traffic Overall,' technology allo:ws collt~g~ smdentsand their parentS'to stay area. Withthe amount ofcars and, pedestrians in this area, lam surprised connected whetherit's "Asking for money, academic progress." orjustto that no one has beenh;urtthus far. I' hope that the university and its "Talk to Mom or Dad." _Thes~ey revealshovv technology has become affiliates takethis into mind and repair this "Hole" before an accident an integral part of college students and parents everyday life making' a occurs. It is unacceptable to leave this matter un~ttended. new chapter in their lives less isolating. . "

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The team's chem- It is eight 0'clock on a Monday recruiting, filled theirroster, and are well," continues Rule, "Commitment, istry seems to be a great strength. night, quick... where are you? Ifyou ready for their inaugural 1998-1999 hard work, and dedication are among " They all get along well and are are a member of the Women's Bas­ season, to begin. Coach Marlyn those values necessary for success in working hard," adds Rule. ketball team, you are sitting in study Rule- Heinrich plans to take her all realms oflife." However, just because the hall over at University Plaza with the eleven women squad to a record set­ This team is a new team. "Nine squad is new to NSU, does not rest of your teammates. Besides ting season with Coach Carla Har­ out ofthe eleven players are new, ei- mean they are new to playing bas­ practice everyday, these athletes ris- Curry assisting her. ther transfers or freshman, so we are ketbaII at competitive levels. have study hall sessions from eight Coach Rule has been involved all experiencing this year's changes Seven ofthe players have all ready to nine Monday and Wednesday with basketball for the past 18 years played at the collegiate level and nights. as both player and coach. She started have experience at this level. Ac­ On this particular Monday night, playing in sixth grade and contin­ cording to Rule, their other I took some time to visit with these ued playing through college. "I then strength is that they do have a mix­ dedicated student-athletes. spent a year as an assistant girls ture ofnew underclassman and ex­ As soon as I walked in the door, coach at Douglas and one year as perienced upper classman. I felt relaxed because I was expect­ head Junior Varsity coach at Coral Coach Rule and team hope to ing eleven pairs ofeyes glaring back Springs High School before taking establish themselves this season. at me, and this was not the case at on four years as the girls Varsity "This year, I hope to build a solid all. Thoughts ofapproachability and foundation for ourprogram so that coach at Coral Springs High," ex­ ~ comfort came to me. Coach Rule plains Rule. ll!If we can continually grow and get called me over in front of her girls. Rule's coaching philosophy better each year," says Rule. She I took the floor introducing myself holds and carries this team to ~ is confident that they can do it also. and letting them know what my pur­ " "Despite being a first year pro­ pose was. I started by saying, "I am gram, we have been very fortunate here to promote your team. I want WRNTED to get some very talented student- to inform the students and the com­ athletes. I believe we can be very munity that this team does in fact local bands are encoiJraged to send in a cassette tape competitive this year within our exist." for a chance to compete in the Entertainment Weekly conference," voices Rule. Throughout the night, I asked the Battle of the Ban.ds, presented by Hyundai. The dead- The Women's Basketball team team questions about their experi­ line for entries is October 1st. The Battle will take is getting support form everybody. ences here at Nova Southeastern place at Miami-Dade Community College on the 21 st "Everyone I have met here has University. thus far. The squad had of October, 1998. been fantastic. From admissions comic hour live sharing and laugh­ SiH local bands will be chosen from the tape submis­ counselors, academic advisors, ing their stories because everyone sions, and students will be allowed to uote for their faculty members, administration fauorite band uia internet at www.allcampus.com/ could relate. From classes to the bands. The three Miami-area bands with the most and fellow coaches," expresses gym, I can tell that these girls are uotes will compete in the Battle of the Bands, with a Rule, "Cory Johnson, our Athletic unified. winner chosen by applause. Director, and Patrick Feely, Assis­ Unity is the first piece ofthe suc­ The local winners from across the country will haue tant Athletic Director, have really cess puzzle and this team is destined their tapes submitted to an Entertainment Weekly been great in helping me get this for success as the girls were destined nc-R panel of record industry eHecutiues for reuiew. program started." to be here at NSU playing basket­ One winner will be chosen and will receiue a prize Coach Rule would like to in­ ball. Coach Rule has made the ef-· package for $5,888 worth of Fender musical equip­ vite all readers to come out and forts to organize, unify, and estab­ ment and an opportunity to open for a major concert support this new program. lish her team. Each athlete has a in the Miami area. I n addition, the grand prize notebook filled with team schedules, winner's demo tape will be judged by the nc-R panel practice information, and a unique for a possible signing. "This year, I hope ingredient... mental toughness To participate send a cassette tape of your best song to build a solid worksheets. I took a peek at this to: foundation for our exclusive collection and was im­ Entertainment Weekly Battle of the Bands pressed. Besides increasing their nCM program so'that mental skills, the girls analyze how 26 Castilian Dr. we can continually their personality can affect and help Santa Barbara, cn 93111 grow and get them on and offthe court. This historic team is enjoying the Include your name, your band's name, your school, better each year," fact that they are the first women address, and phone number. says Rule. see INSIDE on page 16 Page 10 The Knil!ht Newspaper 25 September 1998

The Sweet Smell of Canibus By HunterWakefield Wooleyhan appearances with major artists, he re­ computer and downloading secret the weird. The track "Channel Zero" Contributor Writer leased hi§'first national single "Sec­ files. How many rappers call them-· sounds more like a plot for The X­ ond Round KO." This rip on L.L. selves the greatest computer hacker Files than a rap song. He believes . "The world of hip-hop is pol­ Cool J, made people give Canibus a who ever lived? that we should question everything luted" so says rapper Canibus a.k.&.. second thought. For his longtime The first notable track on the al- including a channel that apparently Germaine Williams. Canibus' mis­ fans it was a mere morsel for what bum is "Get Retarded." Canibus does not exist, or does it? Canibus sion is apparently to clean up the was about to be dropped. breaks it down with some very com- describes what he believes is a gov­ state of rap music. His effort to­ Can-I-Bus was released on Sept. plex raps, examining the state ofrap. ernment conspiracy between extra­ wards this cause is his debut album 8 with much anticipation. Can "9 out of these 10 rap artists is gar- terrestrials and the government and entitled Can-I-Bus. Canibus pull offa successful debut? bage" raps Canibus "I came to see questions the beliefin a singular god. Canibus hails from New Jersey Will people buy his intelligent rap? that hip-hop was never tarnished." He touches on a lot ofsubjects that and is a former Department ofJus­ Since this album was produced by The music contains at least four dif- most rappers wouldn't know a thing tice information analyst. Canibus Wyclef Jean and Canibus,. it's hard ferent samples, including one from about. This complex manifestation claims he has been writing lyrics to imagine anything less than suc­ Marvin Gaye. Strong guitar chords oflyrics is mind-blowing. Canibus since 1984. He started building a cess. and drumbeats make the song all the believes that we should all open our strong reputation on the under­ Can-I-Bus starts rather strangely, more interesting. mind to "Channel Zero" and not be- ground scene for being a gifted lyri­ with a scenario in which Canibus is The next notable track on the CD lieve everything we see and hear. cist. After making numerous guest overheard hacking in to a government ,is the radio single "Second Round The second to last track is called KO." This is the dis on L.L. Cool J, "Buckingham Palace" in it Canibus for an incident involving tattoos ear- shows his strong mic skills while not lier this year. This song is reminis- having a big beat to work with. cent of old school rap, where one Canibus dubs himself "the human M.C. tries to top the other lyrically. Rubix cube," and indeed he shows Cool J, it should be noted, released a that he is. Like a Rubix cube, rebuttal, which was less than worth Canibus is a very complex puzzle. listening to. "Second Round KO" He might describe himselfas a riddle also features a cameo by former box- wrapped inside an enigma. ing champ Mike Tyson. Tyson adds From top to bottom Can-I-Bus is some unintended comic relief with lyrically and musically sound. With commentary like: "You got to eat the help ofWyclef, the music flows these niggaz, for lunch, dinner, break- from track to track and does not be­ fast." come monotonous. Canibus fills in Canibus starts to really show with meticulous rhymes and differ­ some meanings in his songs with the ent themes. The "human Rubix next two tracks "What's Going On" Cube" breaks new ground with his and "I Honor U." "What's Going style, and yes he can bus. Cannabis On" examines the role guns have as- sativa smokers claim that the smok­ sumed in the hip-hop world. "Why ing it expands the mind. This may it got to be about the gun play?" asks be true, but ifyou really want to'ex­ Canibus. Here Canibus distinguishes pand your mind take a listen to Can­ himself from the norm by opposing I-Bus. guns and having a pacifist attitude. "I Honor U" is a tribute to Canibus'mother. In this touching display, Canibus explains how his mother was the only person there for him and how he will always be there for her. Few rappers to­ day pay tribute to the ones who brought them up, but Canibus does. Canibus can battle lyrically, show emotions lyrically, and he can also explain current theories. This is where Canibus delves into 25 September1998 The KniQ:ht Newspaper Page 11

Experience the Ultimate Rush

By Allyn-George Thomas j~ Interfraternity Council pand to better meet the needs of our fellow stu­ President dents .. Over the next'semester, the Greek commu­ nity will push to meet this need, with the hopeful The theme offraternity and so­ colonization ofLambda Theta Pi Latino Fraternity. rorityrush this year was titled "Ex­ Lambda is trying appeal to the 17% ofthe student perience The Ultimate Rush," and body that is Latino. what an experience it was! Over Over the past few years there has always been the past five years NSU'sthe Greek two sororities and the analogy has been, ifyou don't community has expanded impres­ like Coke or Pepsi-is there any Sprite? Our goal sionable. With the formation ofthe Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association, this years rush will determine the future of the Greek community and the sup­ port provided by the university. This year,s rush added 35 new members to the Greek community and with the 85 existing members, Greeks represent 12 percent ofthe undergraduate day population. With expansion appearing to be so rapid and the amazing strength of the individual chapters, there is an overwhelming consensus to ex-

is to bring Sprite to this campus! An ad is out in the school paper and around campus in order to gain interest in starting a local sorority. We need a few devoted students that are serious about being part of history and becoming founding sisters of a new sorority on campus. This sorority will rep­ resent YOUR ideas and beliefs and truly be an achievement not soon forgotten. If you have interest in making history or feel as if you do not fit into the existing sororities on campus, contact the Greek Affairs Office at 262-7291.

Each sorority has a theme to each oftheir rush functions. Here is D Phi Ej' slumber party and Phi Sigj· campingparty. Lambda Theta Phi Latino Fratemity By Allyn-George Thomas ricular activities, the Greek Affairs ate students in order to establish a large number ofLatinos on campus. Interfraternity Council Office and the Interfraternity Coun­ colony on campus. Lambda was Over 17% of the day students dur­ President cil have welcomed Lambda Theta founded in 1975 at Kean College, ing the fall term of1997 were Latino, Phi National Latino Fraternity to the New Jersey, by a group of men that and as the undergraduate population In attempt to provide the students campus. had a common goal ofuniting Latino grows, so will the Latino population of Nova Southeastern University Lambda is currently trying to clubs and organizations. Lambda is on campus. What could be better with the optimal choice ofextracur- raise interest among the undergradu- showing interest in NSU due to the see LAMBDA on page 16 Page 12 The Knight Newspaper 25 September 1998

Dedication, Pride, and Undergraduate Excellence == ??? By Andrea Solheim Man of the Year Greek Life Editor . ~.:o'~: By Andrea Solheim impressed the five new members that Members of Delta Phi Epsilon stand for dedication, pride, and excel­ Greek Life Editor joined Theta last year. They saw his lence. This motto was presented to all chapters ofD Phi E at the national vision and wanted to be a part ofthe convention held in Norfolk, Virginia. Conventions are held every two years. "After two years of dedication Theta Delta Chi experience. By the Every chapter from the United States and Canada unite to discuss common and hard work, I lost my priorities end oflast year, Miller's "baby" had goals, concerns, and share sisterhood at an international level. There is and focus of why I joined Theta grown from three active members to nothing better than looking around the room at over 200 people, knowing Delta Chi. Then I remembered, this eight actives. This was a start for they are your "sisters." is my baby, I have to nurture it back," the Theta guys. After the "Fall 1998 Nova Southeastern's Beta Tau chapter ofDelta Phi Epsilon was recog­ stated Charlie Miller, president of Ultimate Rush," Theta Delta Chi nized for their outstanding progress as a new chartered member, for their Theta Delta Chi. pledged nine new members leaving over achievement in academics, and for their involvement on and offcam­ Charlie Miller is in his second the fraternity with fifteen Theta's. pus. Mary Marbeck, national's regional advisor stated, "Chapter Beta Tau year ofpresidency, and he has seen "How big Theta Delta Chi is, is has come a long way in a very short time, and has developed into a sorority Theta at its best, its worst, and on its not the ultimate goal, it ,is to have to look up to." way to be the best it has ever been. leaders, guys who are dedicated, and For five days straight, I attended leadership workshops, public relations, Miller pledged Theta Delta Chi with reveal the brotherhood we share rush workshops, but the risk management workshop stood out in my mind. only three members in the fraternity, through our involvement on campus Often times Greeks are accused of hazing and partying out ofcontrol; how­ but he saw something in Theta that and knowing what Theta guys stand ever, Delta Phi Epsilon prides themselves for their NO HAZING and risk he believed in. "Theta has what it for." An image, that is what Miller management policies on alcohol. Yes, partying is fun, but doing it respon­ takes to be a fraternity as big and as saw in Theta Delta Chi, and wanted sibly is what counts. D Phi E wants to make a difference in people's lives. organized· as any other fraternity." to make the image evident to all. We want our women to take "pride" in themselves, to care about their His motivation and determination Miller wants to make "Nova the

actions, and how their actions effect others. In,U1IW!'!Ir,!!"'OWM',,liIlll:"C,;...-.----.-----_..n,,:o="','''n,:...... 111:1"-- REAL SCHOOL it Delta Phi Epsilon has once again raised their standards of excellence. needs to be." Well, To become a member ofuur sorority, you must have a cumulative GPA ofa Miller did exactly 2.25, and to be on executive board you must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA. what he needed to We are also looking into changing our standards to a 2.5 as General mem­ do. Theta Delta ber and a 2.75 as an Executive member. Scholarship is very important to Chi has a new im­ Delta Phi Epsilon members. We help each other out through tutoring, mo­ age on campus, tivation, and by increasing our minimum standards. We set goals for our and Miller. was rec­ chapter that exceed the minimum standards, which in return, help us all ognized for his become better individuals. hard work and Although convention consisted ofa lot of"business," the memories and dedication to his impact these fellow sisters made on me was indescribable. We shared sto­ fraternity. Not ries, sang songs, and had fun like sisters do, while leaving with our motto only has Miller "DEDICATION, PRIDE AND EXCELLENCE" to live by. see THETA on nextpage lill] [l~ ~~ INL»fL~ J ill] 17~ J ~ ill] ~l

By Andrea Solheim organizations for attending and sup­ Greek Life Editor porting the event as well as every­ one else who attended. So, if you Where were you on Labor Day? missed this Greek sponsored event, Well, if you were not at Theta Delta do not make the same mistake of Chi's Sunsplash, you missed out. With missing the next one. Get loose, the help and support of Student Life, have fun, and celebrate the spirit of Theta Delta Chi had an amazing tum out Greek Life at Nova Southeastern at their annual Sunsplash event. Of University. course there was food, music, dancing, and yes, everyone was thrown into our very own Rec. Plex swimming pool. Special thanks go out to all the Greek 8~

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U~~~~~ Greek Leadership Retreat By Allyn-George Thomas Interfraternity Council President (Ji/(I),! G~ ~t ~ , On September 12, 1998 the leaders of the NSU's Greek Community met to discuss plans for the year to come. Chapter presidents, IFC execu­ U~ YEA~ tive board and Panhellenic executive board members spent the day build­ AtuJ.! ing stronger leadership and greater communication. The Greek Affairs Advisor, Ruth Bosch and the new Program Assistant for Leadership De­ By Andrea Solheim ship standards, and will be working velopment, Andrea Staller, planned and facilitated team building activi­ Greek Life Editor together to see our "Greek Village" ties that helped us to work together to develop stronger leadership quali­ come to life. "Greek Village? What ties. We then worked on an activity that directed us to focus on the PAST, As you all know, Rush 1998 was is a Greek Village?" Last year I ac­ PRESENT and FUTURE of the NSU Greek Community. The past al­ an Ultimate Rush! The Greek sys­ cused Nova of not being a "Real lowed us to visualize our achievements and see how far we have come. tem as a whole is growing and help­ School" due to very little ifany the The focus on the present was a way for us to see what we are currently ing NSU mature into the "REAL spirit. Part ofthe problem was Nova doing. The future gave us an inside look to what our goals and visions SCHOOL!" When you look around students and the organizations had might bring us in the years to come. The next activity allowed us to focus campus, what do yousee? There is nowhere to hold events and show on wh~t our ideal Greek organization would be like. In small groups, we a new energy at Nova this year. the rest ofthe campus the involve­ each identified things that make a Greek organization successful such as Greek unity is thriving with ,excite­ ment that does exist. Well, the strong leadership, commitment, sisterhoodlbrotherhood, scholarship, so­ ment and new plans for the future. Greek Village is a salvation. cial, service. Based on the ideal chapter exercise, individual chapters sepa­ With the new enthusiasm of36 New Greeks want to unite with the other rated to form chapter goals for the year which included social, community Greek members and the motivation clubs and organizations, to have an service, philanthropic, educational and leadership events. The day's ac­ and experience ofthe old, you all are area to promote themselves, have a tivities will not be unnoticed on campus and the retreat will serve as a going to see Nova come alive. place to meet whenever and for building block to the future ofthe NSU Greek Community. Already this year, Ruth Bosch, whatever, and to show Nova stu­ Greek Advisor, organized a leader­ dents we are a real school. It is not ship retreat for all the presidents of the school that makes it a "REAL the Greek organizations, Panhellenic SCHOOL," it is the people. So this and IFC. At this retreat goals and year the Greek people are going to visions for this year and the future make something happen. It will not were discussed. Every organization happen over night, but YES, Nova, will be involved in a philanthropy we WILL become a "REAL event, a social event, have scholar- SCHOOL."

Theta's Main Man from previous page motivated, organized, and inspired Year"? His dedication far beyond all hfs Nova Southeastern Charter, other charters of Theta Delta Chi Miller has been active in starting speaks for itself. Undergraduate another charter at FlU while hold- Man ofthe Year was presented in Se­ D Phi E isjust one ofthe organizations interested in a "Greek Village. " ing his own personal chair through attle, Washington, at National Con­ his nationals. Does Charlie Miller vention to, yes, Nova's Theta Delta deserve "Undergraduate Man ofthe Chi, President, Charlie Miller. 25 September1998 The Knil!ht Newspaper Page 15

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