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in part by the Peace Studies program, the recording session that benefited needy By MICHAEL CLEMENS Albany branch ofthe NAACP, and the New Staff Writer Africans. He also took part in "Hands Across York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Com America," which was designed to help the On Tuesday, January 19,1988, entertainer mission. The Siena sponsored King series is needy in the United States. and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte will funded by various benefactors. Belafonte has enjoyed success in several speak in the ARC to commemorate the third Belafonte's dedication to civil rights and fields of entertainment, including music, annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. peace have been long standing. He is actively movies, television, and the Broadway stage. Belafonte, a King associate and close associated with UNICEF, and in March of He has won an Emmy and a Tony for his friend of the King family, will commence 1987, he received the honor of being only efforts. a series of lectureships mat are designed to the second American ever named Goodwill honor the memory of King as well as Ambassador for that organization. celebrate his fight for peace and humanity. Belafonte recently organized and headed As part of mis series, human rights leaders a group in Senegal to help in the survival will speak on campus throughout the whole and development of African children. He has year in memory of King. also established the Harry Belafonte Asso According to Dr. Merle Longwood, heac ciation, which gives assistance to African of Siena's Religious Studies department, students educating themselves in the United "Siena has committed itself to developing States. Humanitarian and entertainer Harry a continuing lectureship that will annually In addition, he has received numerous Belafonte will lecture in the ARC next comemorate King." awards including the Dag Hammarskjold semester'. In addition to kicking off a new series, Medal in 1981, and the Martin Luther King (Photo courtesy of Public Relations)Belafonte' s appearance will be a continua Non-Violence Peaee Prize in 1982. tion of Siena's "Celebrating Differences: Belafonte was- an essential- part of the Unity in Diversity" lecture series, sponsored production "We Are the Worid," an all-star VPAA ^Jr.*Oai§ PrezP Murphy Retiring; Asked to Resign, Search Begins By JUUE HUNTER 1 Refuses Asst. News Editor After ten years of distinguished service to Siena, Father John Murphy, O.F.M, Vice- By GENE HOLMES "As for me, personally, I didn't give any President of Academic Affairs, will be And J. GILD AY trips away," Pelnick said. retiring at the end of this year. Staff Writers "I believe there is money missing," Pelnick The Vice-President of- Academic Affairs An unexplained $74 deficit from a junior said of the ttip deficit. "Where I point the is the chief academic officer of the college. class trip to Montreal this fall has deepened finger or how it's missing at this point I don't He is responsible for the general conduct of a rift between the class president and his know. I really haven't had much cooperation academic affairs, a continuing study of the four fellow officers and led to demands for in finding out why. It seems certain people curriculum, evaluation and improvement of his resignation. 5 believe they know why and aren't looking instruction, and the direction of the arts, Junior Representative to the Student any further." According to junior class officers, Chris business and science divisions. Since this Senate Maureen O'Connor said that the Pelnick refused to comment on the topher Pelnick is president in name only. position is being vacated, there are many quartet "had a meeting with [class of 1989 meeting between Knust and the class (Indian file photo) concerns about filling it In view of the officers. "I left the meeting with the message importance of his position, Fr. Hugh Hines, advisor] Jim Knust and with Chris Pelnick, next day, he stated that Pelnick had paid class president, to discuss all these questions that it was unprofessional to speak about O.F.M., has appointed a committee to what had been discussed in the room and his way in return for a personal debt. "There's conduct a search for the new VPAA. and we gave Chris two choices. One was nothing more and nothing less," he said. to resign and the other was to operate the was asked not to," he said. At this point in time, the VPAA Search "The junior class officers that are oper way we're operating now. Essentially the "Even after we had the meeting, it Committee is in the process of interviewing way the class runs is that we can do anything answered some questions but it didn't change ating right now are the four of us," said candidates to fill the position. The commit without Chris and he can't do anything the way we felt: whether or not we could O'Connor. We are primarily working on our tee, chaired by Edmund Padvaiskas, Profes without permission of the treasurer. trust bun. How can you continue working own. We don't really deal with Chris ever." sor of History, is comprised of seven Siena "We left that up to him," O'Connor like that?" asked class treasurer Eileen Pelnick concluded, "I think it's a shame professors and one student, Mary Greeley. continued. "He told me personally that he Driscoil. that I put this much time and effort into as Fr. Hugh has set the standards expected wasn't going to resign and that's where it a volunteer working for the class and feel of the new VPAA. The most basic qualities Pelnick also stated that he didn't know I'm getting stabbed in the back for H." stopped." where rumors of his providing free tickets looked for are an earned doctorate and a "This is all behind me now," Pelnick said started. "I can't understand the motive The others disagree. "It's almost as if he strong background in teaching and scholar in response to questions about his involve behind it," he said. doesn't exist as an officer," said Koneck. ship with administrative experience. The VPAA should be able to work effectively ment with the tickets. "Nothing legal has "I do know a large amount of money was "We haven't had a problem with him been done," he said about the actions taken interfering yet. It just seems to be the four with those at Siena as well as those outside handled for over a week without being of the college. by administration officials with which he deposited. If there was a misappropriation, of us are going on. I don't know if in the met. I really couldn't teH you at this point," future he might want to get involved." The committee is reviewing the candidates In a subsequent interview, Pelnick denied Pelnick said. "ft can continue this way. We're fine. We for other important qualities that a VPAA giving away any trips besides the one "Right now, we can't say that it was don't know what the class thinks about that, should have. It wishes to see an understand provided by the travel agency. That one was Chris," said O'Connor. 'There is a missing but we know we feel strong we can work ing in certain areas of concern such as being arranged between the recipient, Pelnick,- and number of money from the deposits." well together," said Koneck. aware of the factors concerning admissions, Paradise Tours and Travels. "It's just that when Eileen and I counted Driscoil complained that Pelnick has not the rising costs of education and the "It was my belief that [the student] was the money, it matched the number of names followed through with this year's junior class decreasing outside financial aid and the fully entitled to this trip because without him on the list. And then, all of a sudden, all events. She stated that he was not as smaller turnover in faculty. The prospective there would be no trip. As a matter of fact, of us had more names and there wasn't concerned as the rest were about lower than VPAA should also have a good understand he negotiated the contract that was only at money there to show for the extra names," expected revenues. ing of the Franciscan and Liberal Arts a $ 1 profit [per traveler] to Paradise Tours said Diane Koneck, class of 1989 Vice "We just don't seem to work well Traditions that Siena is known for. and Travel, wjuch is unheard of. President. together," Driscoil said of the relationship The committee feels that it should be "[The student] came in and saved the day A student whose name was added at the between Pelnick and the four females. prepared to make recommendations on the for us," Pelnick said. Hotel reservations had end initially told the Indian that he "knew "We don't want to really get on his case applicants by February, which will then be fallen through and the class had already something''but refused to speak until he had or anything. Our interests lie for the best revised by the Board of Trustees and Fr. advertised the trip. conversed with Pelnick and O'Connor. The of the class," Koneck said. Hines for a final decision. Page 2 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 ANNOUNCEMENTS.. .ANNOUNCEMENTS.. .ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENTION SENIORS!! The New York State Bicentennial Com Senior portrait packages will be given out Student Leaders Make mission gratefully acknowledges the contri-' December 16 in the Rat butions of the following: portrait of Alex between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. National Honor Role ander Hamilton courtesy of New-York Please bring balance due. Historical Society; photograph of M'Lean edition of The Federalist by Jon Jameson, The 1988 edition of WHO'S WHO They join an elite group of students courtesy of New York State Library; printing AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN selected from more than 1,400 institutions courtesy of New York State Department of Selecting Your Economic Development. UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES will of higher learning in all 50 states,the District include the names of 41 students from Siena of Columbia and several foreign nations. Financial Advisor College who have been selected as national outstanding leaders. Outstanding students have been honored A new brochure, "HOW TO SELECT Campus nominating committees and in the annual directory since it was first YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISORS," gives editors ofthe annual directory have included published in 1934. you valuable tips on selecting your personal the names of these students based on their financial advisors. The' brochure is offered academic achievement, service to the Students named this year from Siena until December 31, 1987 for $1 by Rice community, leadership in extracurricular College are: Enterprises, .5421 Safe Harbor Court, activities and potential for continued success. Fairfax, VA 22032. Bertolassi, Annalisa Gavin>Marv J Rafferty, Sean P. This new brochure outlines qualities to Joyce, Michele A. look for, such as ethics, education and Biegel, Charles H. Roberts, Scott J. Bouffard, Victoria A. Kelly, Susan Q. Rossi, Catherine F. experience, and suggests several things that Lanni, Melissa A. you should not do when you need a Bradley, Kelley A. Ryan, James W. Ill Brunet, James R. LaRow, Edward J. Schneid, Eric J. professional advisor. It also gives specific Leister, Colleen E. ideas about choosing lawyers, accountants, Burke, Elizabeth P. Scholz* Bernhard J. Catena, Christine L. Ligos, Karen M. Singer, Maureen E. securities brokers and financial planners. Lyons, Eileen M. cMbrrp Christmas The brochure is part of a series entitled Cavanaugh, Patrick T. Spodaryk, Stephen A. Cavoli, James G. McCarthy, Jon R. Srour, Donna L. Financial Help for Young People that Maiorino, Linda M. includes: "Five Federal Laws That Protect Ciccone, Dawn M. Tassi, Patricia A. Clohessy, Noreen M. McGrail, Lori A. Candle Light You Financially;" "Why You Should Read Miner, Kimberly E. Valente, Mary E. Before You Sign;" "How To Manage Risk;" Dybas, Donald M. Franz, Janine E. O'Connor, Timothy A. Vitas, Shawn C. . "Why Statistics Are Often Wrong;" and Pentkowski, Barbara J. Wilcenski, Edward V. Litergy Planned "Wanted: Loans That Benefit You." An Fulcher, Karen M. introductory offer of $ I for any one of the As we approach the reality of new life brochures in the series is good through in our lives during this Advent Season, the December 31, 1987. CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT reality of Jesus' birth and its impact on life PROCESSION/LITURGY throughout the centuries, we realize the importance of Christian commitment, Sunday, December 13—6:30 p.m. Christmas sharing and community building. "Siena Journey" Gather at College Chapel Steps These three dimensions—Christmas com NO OTHER LITURGIES THIS WEEKEND mitment, Christmas sharing, and community building together with continuing the Seeks $5 million celebration of our 50th Anniversary— In recognition of the third national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, a free public LOUDONVILLE, N.Y.—Corporate and became elements in planning a Campus- lecture by long-time civil rights activist, movie star and popular singer, Harry Belafonte, wide Candlelight Procession/Liturgy. civic leaders from throughout the Capital will be given Tuesday, January 19, in the Alumni Recreation Center at 10:00 a.m. Region hive come together to lead the most The sub-committee responsible for coor This will be sponsored by the Peace Studies Program, Reinhold Niebuhr Institute and dinating this event includes James Sullivan, ambitious fund-raising effort in the history Women and Minorities Studies, with a coalition of community organizations. of Siena College. member of the Board of Trustees of Siena The time schedule for the first day of classes has been revised as follows to allow College; Sister Rosemary J. Sgroi and Peter Chaired by Mary Agnes and Peter Kiernan aH to attend Harry Belafonte's talk. of NewtonvHle, "The Siena Journey" seeks Haley, Campus Ministry; and John Hartigan, to raise $5 million. REVISED CLASS SCHEDULE class of 1989. ...Xhfi funds will be. t^rgflri.ijLtbrf areas! Tuesday, January 19, 1988 This special 50th Anniversary/Christmas Revised Schedule event will take place on Sunday, December expansion and renovation of athletic facil Regular Schedule Section . 13, at 6:30 p.m. In an effort to celebrate ities, increased endowment, and acquisition 8:30-9:50 2 8:30-9:05 r 9:15-9:50 all together in the trUe Christmas fashion, of academic computer equipment. I0::00-ll:20 4 there will be no other Liturgies celebrated The Kiernans have announced a 17- on campus this weekend. member campaign cabinet to assist them in The procession will begin at 6:30 p.m., leading "The Siena Journey." A diverse Lecture by Harry Belafonte 10:00-11:15 Sunday, December 13, at the Chapel steps, leadership group has been developed, they Where there will be a gathering song and said, because in the next 18 months support Alumni Recreation Center lighting of candles. The congregation will will be sought from a wide range of Sections 6(11:30), 8 (1:00) and .10 (2:30) will meet at their regularly scheduled times process in a prayerfu', reflective manner to individuals and organizations: Siena trustees, various stations on campus to listen to the associate trustees, alumni, friends, parents, Word of God and respond in silence and faculty, administrators, staff, regional and in song. The procession will continue to the national corporations and foundations. ARC for the homily and Liturgy of the Division leaders are: Alumni—Dr. Wil The Indian, Siena College's biweekly Subscription Request: Eucharist. The celebration will continue after liam J. Boland of Clifton Park, a 1950 Siena Liturgy with a special Reception in the ARC. graduate; Faculty—Prof. Thomas O. Kelly newspaper is available for delivery at a Enclosed is my check or money order for of Schenectady; Leadership Gifts—Ray subscription price of $3.00 per year. New $3.00 payable to The Indian^ . Be sure to join the entire Siena College mond Kennedy of Hudson, chairman, pf , subscription requests, renewals and changes Nevi? ,' -7 •.• Renewal Family in celebrating the birth of Jesus, Son of God and brother to us all. Kendell Holdings, Inc.; Trustee's-2-Mary of address should be mailed to: Agnes Kiernan of Newtonville; Special Gifts—Frank Lasch of Albany, an attorney Subscription Request Name Date with DeGraff, Foy, Conway, Holt-Harris & The Indian More Students Must Mealey, and Eugene T. Mann of Albany, Route 9 senior executive vice president of Norstar Loudonville, New York 1221 Address File Under New Tax Law Corp. By LEONARD STOKES Other cabinet members are J. Patrick^ City/State/Zip And ANDREA HOTALING Barrett of Fayetteville, chairman of CAR- Assistant Professors of Accounting PAT Investments Ltd.; Lewis Golub of Schenectady, chairman and chief executive For 1987, you may have to file an income ^officer of Golub and Price Choppier Corp.; Siena Society of Physics tax return if you earned over $500! Failure Fr. Hugh F. Hines, O.F.M., president of Siena. to file this return can result in a penalty even Also, Ann Marcelle of Selkirk, civic leader, if no tax is owed the government! Marion McCarthy of Troy, civic leader; Selected as Outstanding Chapter The Tax Reform Act of 1986 now requires Thomas D. O' Connor of Cohoes, president anyone having Unearned Income, ie. interest and chairman ofthe board of Mohawk Paper LOUDONVILLE, N.Y.—The Siena Col knowledge of physics outside of the or dividends, of at least $ 1, and total earnings Mills, Inc.; John D. Picotte of Albany, lege chapter of the national Society of classroom. from all sources, greater than $500 to file president of Picotte Companies: J. Spencer Physics Students is one of 30 chapters a return. Also, it is necessary to file a return Standish of Albany, chairman of the board selected as the Outstanding Sigma Pi Sigma The Society of Physics Students was if total earnings are greater than $2,540, of Albany International Corp.; John R. Chapter for 1986-87. This award is pres established in 1921 and is a member ofthe regardless of the amount of Unearned Strachan of Latham, chairman of the board ented in recognition of work in the promotion American Institute of Physics. "The Society Income. of Pepsi-Cola Albany Bottling Co. of physics. was founded to recognize outstanding Everyone is entitled to only one personal scholarship achievement by students in Barrett, a 1959 graduate of Siena and a exemption. So, if a parent is entitled to claim The Siena chapter, established in 1974, physics," according to Dr. Russell Dubisch, a child as a dependent, then the child does member of the Board of Trustees, got the Siena chapter advisor. public phase of "The Siena Journey" off to was honored by the national society for the not have use of their exemption. Therefore, a fast start when he and his wife, Christine, seventh time in 10 years. There are 542 a student who works 20 hours a week for made a $1 million commitment, the largest collegiate chapters in the United States and Among the 30 chapters receiving the 50 weeks while earning a minimum wage individual gift ever to the College. Canada. award are the University of Alabama, Drew of $3.35 an hour, has earned income of University, University of Hartford, Univer $3,350. If the student does not have any Also, Siena Staff—Katherine Harrington Selection is based on chapter activity sity of Pittsburgh, State University of New unearned income, the tax due is $89. Prior of Ballston Lake, director of the College's through regular meetings, faculty and York at Stony Brook and University of to 1987, a student earning $3,560 would Career Resources Center, Associate Trus student speakers and film presentations. Wisconsin. have not owed any tax, and probably did tees—Walter J. Marvin, vice president of Student attendance at on-campus meetings not even have to file a tax return unless taxes Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.; as well as zone and regional meetings is also ] The officers of the chapter are: Donald had been withheld. a part ofthe process. Outstanding chapter , Major Gifts—Francis^. Roddy of Albany^ Catello, president; Donna Srour, vice- For students, tax simplification and tax chairman of Siena's Board of Trustees and president; James Bellucci and Joseph Cul- ! reduction did not take place. Instead, ' executive vice president of Key Baricshares projects ana student papers presented at I bert, co- secfetarfes"and Damian SwlfieV, studerits'mayowe 'much more ip'taxes, than of New York, IIKS *««*«•»**«« scientific meetings demonstrate the students- treasurer. S^SM previous generations of college age students. December 11,1987 THE INDIAN Page 3 News...News...News...News...News...News...News Siena Excels in Men Need Help, Feminist NYS Intercollegiate Says Legislative Assembly By FRANK WALSH JR Staff Writer develop an appreciation of formal group decision-making through participation in a The Siena College Political Science simulation of the legislative process prac By JOSEPHGILD AY Society's Model Assembly delegation this News Editor ticed in the New York State Assembly. past November 19-21 finished among the This year the Intercollegiate Legislative Feminist Dr. Michael S. Kimmel, an top delegations at the New York State Assembly tackled three very important and associate sociology professor at SUNY Stony Intercollegiate Legislative Assembly. complex issues. The first was ethics, followed Brook, believes contemporary American While no team awards were given, Siena by housing, and gun control. males are puzzled by their sexual roles. accumulated a host of individual awards. The Assembly was divided into three "I think that men are extremely confused Siena senior Pat Gillespie wa's recognized committees, each* to discuss one topic area about what it means to be a 'real man'," for his participation in the NYS Forensic for the purpose of introducing a joint bill Kimmel told an audience November 17 in Association Central Committee as Chair to the entire Assembly body on the final day RB 202. "Although you can make the man, his four year participation in the New of the conference. The bills that are then argument that men are in power in our York State Intercollegiate Legislative passed by the Intercollegiate Assembly are Society, most individual men feel powerless." Assembly, and his position as Speaker of the introduced to the proper committees and Kimmel's speech, "Against the Tide: Men Assembly. assemblymen of the New York State and Feminism" was one in a Siena lecture Gene Holmes received two speaking Assembly. series, "Celebrating Diversity: Unity in awards for his participation in debate both In addition to the award winners, Siena's Diversity." It included material from thinkers Dr. Michael S. Kimmel speaks on men and in his committee and on the floor of the feminism. (Photo by Carolyn Brown) delegation consisted of: Sam Creech, Frank as varied as columnist Cynthia Heimel, Assembly. John Messinetti also received a Walsh Jr., Denise Maksail, Yata Brotsis, SigmundFreud,and Woody Allen. Kimmel noted that studies show the speakers award for his participation in Mary Grace Deluca, and Patty Bowes. The "Think of American men along the lines highest rates of psychological distress belong debate in his committee. faculty moderator for the event was Dr. Leon of a chaffeur," Kimmel declared. "The to men who are most trapped in traditional David Verbraska, who was instrumental Halpert. •. ••i.vioCt.j chaffeur is in the driver's seat, and he's got ways of masculine thinking. Men who are in the creation of a third party at this year's the uniform on, and he sure looks' like he in transition and challenging long-held Assembly, was recognized for his participa knows where he's going. But from his beliefs are associated with fewer mental tion as the third party (New Alliance) Whip. perspective, someone else is giving the health problems. Siena College was the host of this year's orders." In a final plea, Kimmel said, "By expand Assembly, a role that it has played since the Confusion about what it means to be a ing role options, by challenging the tradi inception of the Model Assembly in 1935. 'real man' is prevalent, Kimmel maintained. tional definition of masculinity, men only The Model Assembly is the oldest Forensic Years ago, it was not hard to know how risk becoming more loving and caring Event of its kind in the nation and is an ideal male should act, but qualities such fathers, more emotionally responsive lovers, sponsored by the New York State Forensic as extreme rigidity and absence of visible more compassionate friends, and living Association and NYS Assembly Speaker Mel emotion proved to be "unattainable." longer and healthier lives. It doesn't sound Miller. The Model Assembly was held in "Now, American men are increasingly so Utopian to me." Albany's Legislative Office Building. bumping up against the limits of traditional Kimmel has written extensively in aca The purpose of the New York State concepts of masculinity, attempting to go demic journals and in such publications as Intercollegiate Legislative Assembly is to beyond the restrictions that constrain [their] ' Psychology Today and Newsweek. provide students from colleges and univer expressiveness," Kimmel said. sities around the state an opportunity to Among his recent book offerings is_ ^.kmimmilim J Part ofthe problem is that men have fewer Changing Men: New Directions in the Study "-•"'" " ' role models. As Kimmel sard, "Men don't of Men and Masculinity. He will releaselate r know whether they want to be 'Rambo' or The Comparative Sociology of Revolutions h.-.;-. 'Tootsie', [or] Alan Alda or Clint Eastwood." and Absolutism and its Discontents: State Earn EJttra Cdsfi Kimmel isn't bothered by the plight of his and Society in Seventeenth Century France gender, though; he's pleased. and England. "I don't think confusion is a negative During Semester Break experience at all, but rather one of the most cherished and misunderstood emotions. Confusion to me implies agitation; one is confused when one doesn't know the answer, • Holiday Gifts • Tuition Money when one has exhausted traditional expla Student nations. Confusion requires resolution; you • Spring Break have to sort it out. "If men are confused, and confusion leads At Kelly Services you can work a Day, a Week, to change, I'm not saying 'too bad for men' to Address or 'poor men'. I'm saying it's about time." or a Month depending on your vacation schedule. After a lengthy summary of the history of men and feminism in the twentieth Call today for an appointment! century, Kimmel described three current Honor male reactions to feminist thought: anti- feminism, pro-feminism, and masculinism. • Clerks Anti-feminists rely on a biological basis • Word Processors (the childbearing poxers of women) in an Society attempt to keep them from achieving equality. Masculinists believe both men and LOUDONVILLE, N.Y.—For the first time • Data Entry women are oppressed by society. They see in Siena College's 50 year history, a student's men as being "emotionally and sexually paper has been selected for presentation at • Secretaries manipulated, by women," though, and bristle a national history honors society meeting. in response to discriminatory military draft, Gary Tallman of Watervhetj. a senior in • Typists divorce, and child support regulations .that history, wrote his paper "A System at Faultr favor females. Why .the^raerican Military MusJ-Be Held Pro-feminists maintain that their ideas Collectively Accountable for Pearl Harbor" enlighten the male species; Alan Alda has for a history honors seminar dealing with termed a reliance on jijaditional male values the coming of World War D. as "testosterone poisoning" because those He will be presenting it at the biennial affected are unable to deal with crises such convention of Phi Alpha Theta, the inter as growing old and raising children.. national honor society in history, in KLU Kimmel thinks that men are changing •Washington, D.C, during the American S E R VICES from traditional modes of thinking, but not Historical Association meeting, Dec. 27-30. as fast or as far as he would like. Therole Tallman's paper also won the first Siena of men in the family has undergone dramatic Kex prize, given in 1987 for original changes in the twentieth century, but still research,and funded by Kex Copysource and the balance of housework and child care is Siena Professors Douglas A. Lonnstrom and Albany Latham Schenectady not equal between the married couple, Thomas O. Kelly II. 80 State St. Latham Circle Mall 292 Canal Square according to Kimmel. President of the Siena chapter of Phi Alpha "I believe the traditional male role has Theta, Tallman will have his way to the 465-4541 785-5855 393-0262 done tremendous damage to men's mental conference partially paid by the national health," he said. "It has kept men locked organization. Professor James Harrison, in a relentless avoidance of feminine advisor to the local chapter, submitted Not an agency, never a fee. behavior and kept them virtual prisoners of Tallman's paper for consideration. masculinity. If men are going to change in Son of C. Fred and Donna Tallman of EOEMFH m a positive direction towards a more egal 10 Ball Place, Watervliet, Tallman was itarian division of household tasks, we may graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy. U.S. Law requires proof of citizenship need to transform the male sex role into one Among his activities at Siena are ROTC, that is capable of embracing a far wider history club and freshman orientation and identity for employment. range of behaviors." committee. Page 4 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 Wc\t (SJnbtan
Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Patrick M. Gillespie News Editor ." ' Joseph Gilday a » LET THEM EAT PIZZA Editorial Staff Arts Editor Jennifer Hourihan The wait is finally over. Marriott meal subscribers may now use Assistant Arts Editor Juliet Cowan their credit to purchase dinner in the Rat. Features Editor Krisse Fusco Although some may disagree, Marriott does at least an adequate Assistant Features Editor Tricia McShane job in presenting some form of nourishment three times a day. But Layout Editor I '...'. Richard Redmond Siena's boarders deserve more. Giving them the daily option to choose, Managing Editor . Jp. * Frank Shannon from a variety of foods more in line with the average college student's ; Assistant News Editor .Julie Hunter diet (pizza, hamburgers, etc.) as an alternative to Serra Hall's dining Photography Editor Russell Kennedy adventures makes perfe^Ppse..After all, Siena dormitory residents Assistant Photography Editor t~i%\ Faye Corey are required to pay JmjjKft. charges in excess of $780 per semester, Special Sections Editor i Kristin Lester whether they wan^m^^'ndPmamdtt should do whatever &$n its Assistant Special Sections Jennifer Smith power to please itl'c^^mere.^^'^ti*:^^? L-^ Sports Editor .*«*. Yata Brotsis Letting board|rj|isif their#meal ^drj^!% the,, Raff:,during dinner Assis^pt Sports'Editor Vri^l.^^^ • .H^' Phil Iovieno hours will no doj^Jquell tbi&Jtide ^^^^^|^p^8ints concerning food variety and ||||sentation as wefl as reduce diner congestion at Managerial Staff Serra Hall. In short, everyone should benefit from this change in Advertising Managaer Julia King policy. We congratulate Marriott on its innovation and urge further Assistant Advertising Manager Ken Nostra experimentation in providing increased diner satisfaction. Birthday Bulletin Coordinator Mary Lou Garde Business Manager Teresa Diel Membership Director Jill Dunn
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[ptftii Columnist . .^v ^iPflU - Dan Pickett ii » The INDIAN is co-published bi-weekly by the Editorial Board of the Indian A SECOND CLASS SOCIETY and the Students of Siena College. The INDIAN is partially funded by the Student Activity Fund of Siena College and complies with all rules resulting This week there were advertisements placed about campus hyping from such funding. a 21 Club to celebrate the second Anniversary of the Twenty One The INDIAN is printed at World Printing, 1104
Continued from Page 4 in Senior Weekend had a good time. We thought it went over well. And what about next semester? We have given Saga a list CIA of dates we want for 21 Clubs and Happy Hours in the Rat so they can get the people to work well in advance! As soon as the dates are approved, we'll send a schedule out so Recruiting you'll know when these events will take place. We Senior Class Officers are fully committed to our class. We're doing, and Protested will do, everything possible to make our next semester an unforgetable one, but we need WATERVTLLE, MAINE (CPS)—Faculty your help. We are only five people with full members have no right to try to keep Central schedules and internships, just like you. Our Intelligence Agency recruiters from coming next Class Advisory Committee Meeting will to Colby College, Colby's student govern- . be early next semester, and we'd like to hear ment unanimously declared Nov. 11. your suggestions, comments, and concerns The controversy at Colby is just the latest then or any time! development in a growing campus move To those graduating in January—congrat ment to bar the CIA from using school ulations and good luck in your future facilities to interview potential employees.. endeavors. Everyone; have a happy holiday The Colby faculty had voted 49-22 to bar seaspn and good luck on finals! . the agency from interviewing oa campus. Sincerely, The final decision on CIA recruiting will be Joe, Jen Janine made by college trustees at their January Donna, and Laurie meeting. Roger Bowen, a Colby professor who supports the ban, said the move was aimed at getting the CIA to halt illegal covert activities. The faculty motion cited the spy ii SIENA AND THE CIA99 agency's involvement in Nicaragua, arms sales and illegal domestic investigations as Potluck reasons why Colby should ban it. The Central Intelligence Agency is scheduled to conduct pre-screenfd 'They violate American laws, nobodw. interviews at Siena next spring. Like any other company thejptfe disputes that, but what do you do to them?T* seeking college graduates to fill positions as operations managers.'The Bowen asked. "You can either encourage ; A Big Agencies choice to recruit here signifies Sienas come uppance in public them by aiding them, or you can tell them affaii^,.„g-«^>--j;-2"-—- ———--—z^g-—:J^te^r 'We can't stop you and we can't reform you, but we sure can stop aiding you."* We must commend the Career Resource 'Center f©$ allowing the But John McNinch, a student government Success Agertcy^ffrvlsiixSiena. T^he ^ornvqf »protest>th^t:#Wj!ept the State representative, said the faculty was "over Univjb?$$ty at Albany campus was certainly n©t|i&BiitiVe. The choice stepping their bounds" and "acting like Dear Editor, on tnejpart of the first yearbead" of ihe Center, Kathefine Harrington, parents.*' On Thursday, December 3, 1987 the in allowing the CIAs' inclusion for on-campus recruitment was certainly "We're not defending the CIA in any way. Townhouse Council sponsored their first We're just defending the rights of Colby Potluck Dinner. In the holiday spirit, there a difficult onCv We. believe the right choke was made, j College," McNinch said. was plenty to eat and drink for all those who Recalling, the activities of the Central Intelligertce Agency over the "We don't feel the faculty have the right, attended. The crowd gathered in the lower past twenty years does not paint a pretty picture.,^ui fact the product we don't feel they should be dictating to us ; level of the townhouse commons to socialize is quite re^pnng. However, if we call to mind Me activities of some who weshould see or not see,*' he said. "They and feast alongside their friends. Some of don't trust the moral judgement of students,."- j American multinationals overseas* we of ten getjjne sarnie picture. Yet, the main courses consisted of goulash and The issue emerged after about 30 student! • baked ziti along with salad and sandwiches. the United Fruit CompariyvNestie Foods or iTJf have npt been barred and teachers protested the appearance of ^« As would be expected of college student froni recruiting on other Campuses. Though their actions are equally CIA recruiters in a'day of tnterviewsat the * lifestyles pasta was in abundance due to repifhensible. '^^0" ;ifl^ $%» JrJ Colby's career services office. inexpensiveness and easy preparation. The Similar protests have emerged at several Townhouse Council would like to thank all The function of gathering intelligence for the execution of American foreign policy is an important one.; To do this the Central Intelligence other schools across the nation: those who participated and assisted in As the drama unfolded at Colby, Southern making this event the success it was. Agency employs both ^vert and overt meaa& The Agency employs Cal and University of Minnesota students With our sincere thanks and best wishes a y/m&j^^^M^ indiv:^^f^^rogather and aninpe information on protested the appearance of CIA recruiters for the holiday season. agri|utfMf^ptiing, lftfllitire, an^*Cft|ipCpicatrons^Just to name a on their campuses. The Townhouse Council fej^|^%^ft-ity qffphployees^afii not involved in mm "dirty tricks" In October, anti-CIA protests occured at Brett Tanis aJp^^pfi^P busJjSss. Indeed, it is when the CI* steps out of its' Duke and the universities of California- Maria Morris Santa Barbara, Iowa, Washington and Jerry Witkop pr^^^^^K o^^theringjpta andjpto the role M policy execution Vermont. Students were arrested during the Maryellen Joly that jtr^^^^isues.^Qf^n^ when called upon tojio so, the methods conflicts at Santa Barbara, Iowa and Dawn Butterfield utilized are snWM^ohe beenm^sashltoiid^eNweAmerican. However, Vermont. Karen Sullivan it is^BSFffle CM" that makc£*fo^1icy^^^ United Events almost turned especially bloody at States formulates and executes more moral foreign policies then the • Vermont. ->K»'< bits I9la»3-n him* ** 11 j world will forget about past CIA atrocities. Vermont student Charley MacMartin halcf* arranged for an" interview with the Clftj • In short, although the mission and purpose of an Intelligence intending to throw a bag of blood at the Network has been abused in the past there is still hope for the future. recruiter to protest the agency's covert Maybe the CIA can find here at Siena new leadership that will work activities. But when the Vermont student to avoid such indiscretions in the years to come. In any event Siena pulled out the bag, the recruiter allegedly students should be given that opportunity. said "If that blood goes anywhere, I'm going to knock your front teeth in." MacMartin Racism: A Problem hit the recruiter with a lecture about That Will Not Disappear intellectual integrity instead. In 1980, Emory officials say, less than I (CPS)—Evidence of widespread black percent of the tenured faculty was black, student impatience with the pace of inte compared to 4 percent in 1987. gration on college campuses continued to At Berkeley, more than 500 marched to mount in November at Emory University in Chancellor Ira Hey man's" office to blame the Atlanta and the University of California at general campus atmosphere for a series of Berkeley. racial incidents—the most recent being an At Emory, black students were angered Oct. 20 letter to the African Students by the school's decision to deny tenure to Association headed "Dear Nigger"--and to Prof. Sondra O'Neale, the only black teacher ask for better counseling to help minority! in Emory's School of Arts and Sciences and students stay in college. the first professor denied tenure there since Minority students at Tompkins-Cortland 1981. Community College in New York, the About 450 students attended a rally universities of Pennsylvania, Texas, Indiana organized by O'Neale supporters to protest and Illinois, among others, have complained what they called overt and covert sexism and of racial insensitivity on their campuses this racism at the school. fall. O'Neale's supporters say she was denied tenure because of her race and gender. A faculty review committee recommended O'Neale not be granted tenure on the basis of her scholarship and research. School officials say Emory, which in 1962 became the first private Georgia college to integrate, has made significant strides in recruiting black students and faculty members. In 1980,23 of Emory's 949 faculty members were black. This year, 41 of 1,022 faculty members are black. Page 6 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 NOTABLE NARRATIVES Dr. Richard Gaffney: College and Cambridge
caught a whiff of Europe, of long ago guide announced that there were seven you would wear black tie which most By DR RICHARD GAFFNEY pogroms and persecutions. thousand pubs in London. And in many pubs Contributor students seem to possess and probably got At noon today I went to the Classics you can take your children for a pub meal. at the local thrift shop, where I got mine. Recently a kind colleauge sent me a copy Building (which contains a library and a It still amazes me to see on Sunday noon, The colleges are headed up by "Masters," of The Indian and this reminded me of a museum, of which there seem to be dozens after church, men and women who look like usually a famous scholar, and there are also promise I made last spring to the editor Pat in Cambridge) to hear a lecture by G.E.R. my old conservative aunts and uncles sitting fellows and tutors. These people comprise Gillespie, who was in my symbolic logic Lloyd on Plato's Philosophy of Science. in pubs enjoying a drink and a meal. the corporations of the colleges and in non- course, that I would write to The Indian when Lloyd is a resident expert on Plato and fits While the actual education of lectures and academic decisions the colleges are quite I was on sabbatical leave in Cambridge the mold of many professors here, the author discussions with academic directors is quite independent of the University. England of several books and an excellent lecturer. informal, there are\ other trappings to We go to Mass on Sunday at St. Edmund's Today is a grey rainy day, although not I got there by riding my bike. If you live education that are quite formal. If you are chapel, the only chapel in the whole of as cold in November as it would be in the in Cambridge you never drive your car, you a student or professor at Cambridge you not Oxford or Cambridge Universities where the States. use your bike. only study or do research in a particular Roman Catholic Mass may be said. It This morning I took my bicycle to a cycle All four of us have bikes, three used and department but you are also a member of reminds me of going to Mass at Siena. We shop to get the handlebars fixed and I asked one new but all a necessity. The traffic is a college. There are about 25 colleges and have an ecumenical communion; if a person the mechanic what he thought of the bike used to them and I realiy have no fear of the one I'm attached to is St Edmund's, one is a member of another Christian group that which I had bought to use for the year. going anywhere in any kind of traffic on of the-newer colleges; it's about 100 years respects the Eucharist they are welcome to "Junk," he said. the bike. That is certainly different from old. The oldest college is Peterhouse founded take communion at St. Edmund's. "I paid forty-five pounds for it." home where I wouldn't dare go on Route around 1281 and many of the others were I have discovered that England is old "You got a good deal, you'll get that back Nine on a bike. founded shortly afterwards in the Middle beyond my whole imagination. In October when you sell it. It's not that bad if its only Later today I'll go to a lecture on Free Ages. It was quite striking to hear a professor Susan and I and our two children, Nicholas for a year but you wouldn't buy it if you School Lane where the Department of say to the students "As your predecessors and Maria, went to North Yorkshire for a lived here." History and Philosophy of Science, in which in the 14th Cerltury learned..." week during midterm vacation. In the little Many things are only for a year when you I am a Visiting Scholar, is. Our building is These colleges provide for the physical medieval -viDflge of Lastingham which has are on sabbatical in England: schools for the connected to the Cavendish Laboratory and moral well being of the students. Most been a center of worship and devotion since kids, tented house, car ('83 Honda used where Watson and Crick discovered the of the houses on my street are owned by the seventh century I stood in the eleventh maihly to take the kids to the far away make-up of D.N.A. I think Watson says that the colleges. The films, "Chariots of Fire" century church of St. Mary's which was built schools),., trips around England and the the real discovery, was made in the Eagle, • •and; "Maurice" and the television play completely over another church which is Continent? j a pub down the street. In the same building • "Brideshead Revisited" show what these entirely intact, the ninth century church To get to the bike shop I walked down is the Whipple Library where I work a lot. colleges are like. dedicated to St. Cedd. This is well over a the block to the River Cam and then walked Lectures are open to anyone. There is no I could if I wanted to eat all of my meals thousand years—quite something for an on the path next to Jesus Green and registration and no one knows how many at St. Edmund's and 1 do occsionally go there American. Midsummer Common. These are very large will be there until it begins, which makes for dinner. Some dinners are quite formal, Cambridge is truly a beautiful University grassy areas as large or larger than Siena's fora lot of juggling of chairs.--In the beginning with the scholars wearing their academic and city. In fact they are really the same— back fields. It is here that our kids play and of the semester there were a lot of people robes (one of which I rented for seven pounds the city and the University. Wherever you great affairs are held. The other night we at lectures but as the semester continues the for the year). The formal dinners which are are you are in the University. It is also an went to Bonfire Night on Midsummer audience has become smaller, although I am held once or twice a month all follow the academic's delight, with the world-famous Common. This is the modern day version quite surprised that the one I attend on same ritual with sherry in the so-called Heffer's Bookstore, the great University of an old anti-catholic day in England, Guy Fridays at five on the History of Astronomy combination room and then a march into Library and London an hour away by train. Falks day. But they now have made it into is still quite crowded. Maybe that's because a hall where several courses are served along We are happy here and glad we came. I hope an aesthetic phenomenon with a fair (as large the pubs don't open until six. with wine and also a dessert course and then Siena's year is going as well as our year is. as Altamont) and fire works followed by a There are a lot of pubs in Cambridge, in the Master of the college leads the group great bonfire. I stood in the dark with fifteen fact in all of England. When we took the out again to the combination room for coffee / thousand people-Avatching the bonfire and double-decker bus tour'around Londonthe ' and* madeira. For really special occasions If illlllSlf llllfllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllitllllllllltllllll.llllllllllllllllllll STUDENT WRITERS! To write the best term paper, ATTENTION submit your draft for an evaluation. All reviews conducted by a published author. 10 pages or fewer: $10 DECEMBER GRADUATES! 11 pages or more: Negotiable FOR INFO. CALL: 273-6458 If you're as bullish on your future as we are BERRY EDUCATIONAL CENTER TERM PAPER EVALUATION SERVICE cmouf& theQ^you owe it to^Qursoli^..; a^ajisa,^r;eer opportunity with Thdjiias James Associates. We are investment "Sister! Sister!" bankers-stock brokers, with an enviable record of underwriting, growth oriented, from Vinie Burrows investment opportunity. Many account By FRANK EDWARD WHITE experiences seem like something that executives are earning in excess of $30,000 Staff Writer showed the oppression of women and should be avoided because of this. The scene in within one year of graduation. Vinie Burrows, actress and political which she acted out the birth of a child must activist presented a performance of "Sister! have scared any young lady there from the Sister!" on December 1, 1987. thought. Her appearance is part of Siena's "Cele Burrows also acted out stereotypical roles i PLEASE CALL brating Difference: Unity in Diversity" of women. These stereotypes were chosen series. A project also being sponsored by over from different cultures. They included that twenty community organizations. of a hillbilly, urban Black, poor Irish, and Thomas James "Sister! Sister!" is a performance peace of impoverished Southern Black. With each of the voices of women around the world. The these stereotypes she showed oppression of work was written by Burrows herself and the role by middle to upper class White men. it includes excerpts from James Baldwin, This stereotype is appauling to me and it 452-2618 Bertolt Brecht, Sojourner Truth, Mother overshadowed the entire presentation. Jones, Winnie Mandela, Studs Terkel, and However Vinie Burrows is an excellent Sean O'casey. actress who portrayed the roles with talent. The presentation was characterized by She has appeared with Helen Nayes on Burrows' attitudes towards injustices Broadway as a child and has many on and or send resume to towards women and minorities. Burrows off Broadway credits to her name. opened the show with a statement that In addition to acting, Burrows is also a John McAuliffe c/o summed it up. Said Burrows: political activist (as if that wasn't obvious "There are over two billion women in the from the presentation!) She is a permanent Thomas James Assoc. world, can they come together in friendship representative to the United Nations for the 251NewKarnerRd. and peace saying sister I need you, saying Women's International Democratic Feder sister can you help me, saying sister." ation. Having long worked for world peace Albany, NY 12205 The presentation included illustrations of and women's rights she was a member of major life events or crisis that women go a four person fact finding mission to South through. Among the illustrations were Africa. The purpose of this mission was to childhood infatuations, marriages, and child ascertain the condition of women and bearing. Burrows made everyone of these children as victims of aparthied. December 11,1987 THE INDIAN Page 7 NOTABLE NARRATIVES Christmas Wishes on Campus By CHRISTINA DAVIDE might want a car to go off campus to eat!?! Staff Writer No, not us!!) Ah! Christmas season is here!! You can Lisa Brown, a junior, shows she's just a feel it in the air....you can feel it in your kid at heart with her request—lots of candy. wallet!! And we all know what comes with Dan Parsons, also a junior, requests nothing Christmas—mistletoe, egg nog, sugar coo more than his girlfriend. Billie Jo Tehonica, kies, and presents....lots of them. It seems a freshman Prince fanatic, desires her everyone becomes a child again at Christmas favorite singer—gift wrapped, of course!! time when it comes to gifts. So I decided More realistically (maybe not!), junior Sue to conduct a little survey among the students Marose wants a one-way ticket to Notre here at Siena to find out what they would Dame University. Do we dare ask why? Zena want if they could get anything they wanted Velez, a freshman, hopes to look in her in their stocking this Christmas. Some of the stocking Christmas morning and find two requests might be a little hard for Santa to round trip tickets to Hawaii. Personally, I comply with, but well do our best. wouldn't mind finding my stocking "stuffed" with a candy-apple red '87 PORSHE. Of course, you could always throw Patrick The most desired gift this Christmas— Swayze in the passenger's seat. Now that's which seems logical, since we are mature a Christmas present!! Then there's Emmet college students—is a person of the opposite Finnerty, who wants Kraft Macoroni & sex. Don't ask me how you can arrange Cheese to change their name to Kraft Cheese someone to fit into a stocking—unless, of & Macaroni. course, it's eight feet long! In which case, I must admit, this survey was a lot of fun. I'll take two guys in my stocking!! It was interesting to see what some people The second most wanted gift this Christ wanted for Christmas if they could get mas is, of course, money. And God only anything. And, as you can see, some requests knows we could all use some of that! I mean, were quite creative. But no matter what next semester is just around the corner— you're hoping to find in your stocking or books-have to be bought, med cards have under yottr tree thi$ Christmas, have a great to be renewed, wardrobes have to be updated holiday!! (PSSSSST I heat chocolate-chip Merry Christmas and replenished....you name it, it costs us! cookies and milk are a great way to get in Another gift in popular demand is, what good with Santa. Take it from me—it else?—a car. (Could it be that people actually works!!) ||£-. ' Love, Krisse & Patricia
for Thanksgiving Day." The average person ering the fact that Thanksgiving is only the By DINA VACCA will eat well over the caloric allowance at start of the holiday season, it is obvious why Contributing Writer the holiday meal alone, not including the "loosing a few pounds" is the most common For Americans, almost nothing is more mandatory turkey sandwich and snacks later New Year's resolution heard on January first. cherished than the traditional Thanksgiving in the day. skj>^ One suggestion from Dr. Wittig .that can Day Feast. It is a spectacular day of family, Dr. Wittig's program breaks each food into lessen die damage is to watch the "extras' -' football and, of course, food. Unfortunately, categories such as calories, protein, carboh which contain a large amount of fats. Two it is also one ofthe most destructive days ydrates, fiber and fats. It also gives the tablespoons of blue cheese dressing for for dieters and overall nutrition. recommended amounts each person should example, contains 150 calories. Other foods Dr. Kenneth Wittig, professor of biology, receive daily, adjusted to height, weight and such as butter, cheese sauce, and whipped called November 26th "National Nutritional activity level. Some specific findings for cream can greatly add to caloric intake. He Disaster Day." In his course, Topics in Thanksgiving are that dark turkey meat has also suggests using fruits and vegetables for Human Biology: Nutrition, he is using a more calories than white, and one cup of snacks instead of chips, olives or peanuts computer program which analyzes food stuffing can add a hefty 420 calories which ('/2 cup has 438 calories!). In addition, instead intake in terms of nutrients and calories. He is more than a piece of apple pie (405 of putting the feet up in front of the television used this program to analyze the nutritional calories). To gain one pound, 3500 calories with a thick sandwich and an extra piece value of Thanksgiving. Dr. Wittig found that must be consumed, which is not an unreas of pie, it is advisable to go out and get some overall, there is a "stereotype American meal onable number for Thanksgiving. Consid- exercise. A brisk walk after dinner is a refreshing way to tighten a few extra notches on the belt. Strict dieting during the holiday season is not only virtually impossible, but.it detracts from the festive mood. There is a great assortment of food available and by taking small portions it is possible to try a variety of foods without doing irreversible harm. By taking a few precautions during this glut tonous season it might actually be possible to wake up on New Year's morning with Slates Spring Itinerary a smile.
interest. "There are the new studios and an By DAVE SPARANO attractive new building. There is also the Student Coupon Contributor move to stereo broadcasts last spring—that Interested students seeking airtime for the was a big morale booster." WVCR oper spring semester on Siena radio station ations manager, "Rocking" Rich Redmond I $2.00 Value WVCR are expected to face stiff compe is quick to agree, indicating that these tition, this according to WVCR program improvements have also resulted in a director, John Hill. "We're seeing an increase sizeable increase in listenership. "The station of almost 100% in the number of applica is just in much healthier shape all around," tions from this same time last year," Hill Redmond said said speaking of the fall semester, "and we're This year's disc jockey selection process having a tough time dealing with the large will involve much more extensive training volume of:paperwork." He mentioned that, thanyears past and the WVCR staff is hoping some station-regulars from years past did to get an early start. Applications for the not receive airtime in the fall and this was spring semester wuTbe taken any day after due to the record number of new members. December 1st, 1987. Blank applications are Of the 136 applications submitted, only 70 kept in the top drawer of the desk in the were accepted making for an acceptance rate WVCR lobby and once completed, should of only 50%. "Many people don't realize that be placed in the approprite drawer directly a disc jockey position is not guaranteed. below: The WVCR programming depart After all, there are only so many hours in ment would like to remind you that there each day," Hill said. Several theories have will be a great number of people applying, been advanced as to the sudden increase of so be sure to include any and all information student interest. that may prove useful in aiding the selection WVCR technical director, Dave Sparano, process. Even those members who would like cites several recent station improvements as to keep the same hours during the spring possible explanations for the increased should indicate so on an application. Page 8 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 Corporate Raider NEWS BRIEFS...NEWS BRIEFS Offers Students $100,000 | To Help Him Raid NEW YORK, NY (CPS)—Columbia Uni classroom—especially an incentive of this versity told the wealthy teacher of a class magnitude—would bias the academic envir in corporate raiding to drop his offer to pay onment," Burton explained. one of his students $100,000 last week. Edelman protested that "this is a trade Corporate raider Asher B. Edelman—who school, really, and I'm trying to teach the is teaching a class called "Corporate students how to go out and be entrepreneurial Raiding: The Art of War"—offered grad and take success." students $ 100,000 if, in the course of doing Edelman then took a poll of his class, research for the class, anyone should identify which voted 13-1 to keep the incentive open. a company Edelman could over take. But Burton then threatened to cancel the Edelman has made millions launching course, and Edelman announced he'd takeover attempts of various companies, withdraw the fee offer. including Burlington Industries, Fruehauf "If he wants to hire people to go out and Corp. and Lucky Stores. do stuff for him," University of California All of them eventually paid Edelman a at Berkeley Business Prof. David Vogel premium for his stock in return for him commented, "he has every right. That's leaving them alone. All had to borrow money different from using his privileged access to do so. with his students to get a competitive Identifying such vulnerable companies is advantage over others. That's an abuse of not easy. It entails calculating a company's the role. I think he should be fired." assets, comparing them to its market values and determining whether the difference New York University business Dean between them can be financed and even Richard R. West said such offers tend to tually resold profitably. teach students college is "about just making In any case, on Oct. 13 Columbia business money." Fr. Hugh Hines presents brass clock to Cadet Lt. Colonel Gary Tallman. school Dean John C. Burton told Edelman "It may be that some students in our , (Photo courtesy of ROTC) to cancel what Edelman called a "finder's schools may want to sell their souls to the fee." devil," West said, "but we should not have "We felt the linkage between direct the devil standing at the front of the Tallman Receives Award economic incentive and what goes on in the classroom." Gary Tallman, a Senior ROTC cadet at in every semester of the ROTC program. Siena College, recently received the United Combined with his outstanding performance Siena Choses States Automobile Association Award. This in the program itself, Cadet Tallman's award is presented to nine cadets nationally credentials are considered impeccable. by the USAA, a financial organization which Capt. Rosati, the Siena College USAA/ Top Students for has a long historical bond with the Armed Scholarship Action Officer, stated that Cadet Forces Officer Corps. It is one of the most Tallman simply had the qualities in regard honored and most competitive awards for to academic, military, extracurricular per on , r formance. With a successfully dynamic Leadership Opportunities 8 i$So9'j'f j^Pn§^%&°Pifi cftiffanwu Cadet Tallman, a leader, in both acadenuc interview with selected military and college LOUDONVILLE, N.Y— Fourteen ing and management, Lonnstrom said. They and f^t$^'$fcffdi$g>ihas constantly met, representatives, Cadet Tallman was able to seniors in Siena College's Business Division discussed innovations and trends in those and exceeded the demands put to him. He join the elite group of eight honored cadets have been selected as the first members of fields that would have impact on the has demonstrated superior academic perfor from ROTC programs throughout the the 21st Century Leaders Society, according educational experiences of the students. mance with awards of academic excellence country. to Dr. Douglas A. Lonnstrom, dean of the "We will keep in touch with each year's division. 21st Century Leaders Society," Lonnstrom Society activities are funded by a gift from reported. "We want to see if the leadership Vincent Puritano, Siena Class of 1959, opportunities we provide selected, highly Cadets Tour formerly of Troy, a vice president of UNISYS motivated students result in their more rapid and a former U.S. assistant secretary of ascension to positions of leadership in their defense. He made the gift for a leaders careers." society in honor of tite late Dr. Joseph A. Seniors chosen for this honor by members West Point Buff, former chairman of the Business of the faculty of the Business Division were: Division. Puritano will meet with the Stephen A. Angrisano, accounting; Brenda The Siena College Department of Military students in February for dinner and dialogue A. Burnett, finance; Lori A. Burton, finance; Science conducted a trip to the United States about leadership. Francis P. Elia, accounting; Rose Ann Ellis, ^jjitary Academy (USf$A£,at West Point, WSS'l VjBO 3£ Chosen on the basis of scholarship and finance; Paul J. Hennessey, marketing/ £tew YorJf,/o,n.SatuflJiay, November,^. The 233/1311 pdKlT 61966 VOLK leadership, the' students will receivofiMdi- management; Kathleen A Lacker, account- purpose of this trip was to acquaint sopho tional networking and seminar experiences ing; Marybeth McCusker, marketing/ more and freshman cadets with military with business leaders in the Capital Region management. history and traditions. The trip also intro and beyond, Lonnstrom said. t. Also Peter J. McMillen, accounting; Student Loans duced cadets to a military post. They recently participated in the fall Daniel M. Miclette, finance; Christine E. The first activity of the trip was a tour meeting of the Siena College Business Olsen, marketing/management; Anthony M. of Trophy Point where many historical and Division Advisory Council, 20 business Pascarella, marketing/management; Bar Program interesting items were on display. Cadets leaders helping guide Siena's programs in bara J. Pentkowski, finance; Edward Wil were able to see many of the cannons that accounting, economics, finance and market censki, economics. were used by American soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Trophy Point allowed Causes these soldiers to fire directly at the British ships on the Hudson, thereby preventing Debate them from^iraveUng further north toward Albany. It was a very;ptrategic point in the war for our independence. U.S. Education Secretary William Ben After the tour of Trophy Point, Siena nett's threat to bar those schools with student cadets assembled for a Brigade Review, loan default rates greater than 20% from the which is a parade conducted by the West federal student loan program is illogical and Point cadets. About four thousand cadets unfair, according to C. Mark Lawton, participated in this impressive exercise. president ofthe Commission on Independent The Review was followed by a tour of Colleges and Universities, which represents the West Point museum, which has historical 118 independent institutions of higher weapons, uniforms, and other displays from education in New York State. the time of Ancient Greece to present. Some "It makes no sense, and it is certainly specific periods ofthe museum displays were unfair, to refuse federal financial assistance the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World to future students based on statistics about Wars 1 and II, the Korean Conflict, and the past students and on data which the inspector Vietnam police action. Sophomore cadets general ofthe U.S. Department of Education, concentrated on the Civil War displays under himself, has said should not be used. the guidance of Major Dwight Shultz, while "Changes in our society require a better- Major Mather conducted a general tour of educated citizenry. We should be expanding the whole museum for freshman cadets. our efforts to ensure accessible and affor Following the museum tour, the Siena dable higher education for all our citizens— cadets stopped at the Non-Commissioned not curtailing them. Such cuts as those Officers' (NCO) Club for lunch followed by Secretary Bennett threatens can only harm a stop at the Visitors' Center to see a film our economy by reducing the number of on the history and academic life at West college graduates at a time when the Point. This filmcovere d the military training economy requires more college graduates in and the education of the cadets after they Brian Clark demonstrates ROTC skills. the work force," Lawton said. entered the academy. (Photo courtesy of ROTC) December 11,1987 THE INDIAN Page 9 THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION The United States Constitution Is It The Best Solution For Our Needs? A Debate on the Issues of the Times April 1788 Prepared By RACHEL BUVEN The following is a staged reading to dramatize the many debates among Amer FEDERALIST: icans in the months between the drafting of the new United States Constitution in A COLLECTION Philadelphia and the final vote in state conventions to ratify the proposed document and the system of government which it outlined. New York State was the home of V. S -S AY S, some of the nation's most outspoken
proponents of the Constitution—Alexander WRITTEN IN FAVOUR OP THE Hamilton and John Jay—and yet a large percentage of the state's inhabitants, includ ing Governor George Clinton, were known NEW CONSTITUTION, to be against its ratification. In late October AS AGREED UPON BY THE FEDERAL CONVENTION", of 1787, New York newspapers began to SEPTEMBER 17, 1787. run a series of essays putting forth the arguments in favor of the new government. Signed with the pseudonym "Publius," the N TWO VOLUME: eighty-five essays—now known as The Federalist papers, were a stunning summary of the principles behind the Constitution and V o I,. 11. a highly persuasive argument. The decision in New York State was ultimately a personal one, however, and through that fall and into the summer of 1788, New Yorkers tried to N E W-Y OIK: define for themselves the best system of "^JXMD AM* LCID BY .1. AX0 A. v:.E.\..\ government for the new nation. n(I»; 41, M.-\"VEK.--C.U •.IF. * * * ".JU'.LXXX ;i. NARRATOR: Welcome to 1788. A new Constitution has been proposed for our nation and all the countryside is talking about it Everyone has been reading the latest newspapers, broadsides, and pamphlets, and everyone has an opinion. Take these two ROBERT: But you've got to give power! JOHN: But the interests of the people are ROBERT: Didn't Publius say, "If men gentlemen, for example. They're good Just look at the alternative—look at what too diverse; they'll always be clashing with were angels, no government would be friends, but they're worlds apart when it we have now! The Confederation was each other and the business of government necessary?" This Constitution gives the new comes to running this country. defective; it's dead! Look at what happened will be very slow. Look at the states down government only those powers it ought to Robert Harrison (he's the one on the right, in the War. Much of the fighting was in New south—Uke Georgia—they have different have—only those powers which are specif- with a bit of a belly)—now he's a middling York—and so were many of the expenses. climates, different economies, different ically mentioned; the rest are all reserved sort of merchant down in the city, not too Southern New York was occupied during the values; it's a whole different world down to the states and the people. Look at the poor, mind you, but he's got lots of plans War. Now every state was supposed to there. How are they ever going to agree with first words! **We the peoplc.do ordain and for doing better. He does a lot of trading contribute men and money to help the cause, us? What do we have in common with them? establish this Constitution for the United with the farmers upstate. Wheat's the big but you know New York wound up holding * * * States of America." We're the ones who thing, and his sloops are shipping the stuff most of the bills! Moreover, the British are ROBERT: What do New Yorkers have in wrote it. We give these powers to the all over the place—the Southern states, the still in Oswego and Niagara! The nation has common? We're a diverse lot, and yet we government and weT-'tJIe'c'fr 'the, peittrile\to Dutch and French! islands of the West got to have a Way of raising funds for a get on well enough among ourselves. There administer lit. Why would we/give away pur Indies—I've even heard him talk about common defense. wiH probably always be a factions in the lfberty? Of course^mr^gnts^are'^ure! , sending a boat out to take advantage of some government, but that should be considered # * * ' of this China trade. If we had a strong central JOHN: Yes, but this Constitution sets no a strength. No single group will ever be JOHN: Well maybe I'm just more sus government, we might even enter British and limits on how much they can raise, only what strong enough to impose its will on the picious of men. I think this Constitution still Spanish markets. Like' I said, he has some the legislature feels is "necessary and minority, and when groups form coalitions, needs a little work, and 1 don't like being big plans. proper." WeU, they may think it's necessary as they will do, the only gounds on which rushed into voting on something that just Things are looking pretty good for him to take everything I've got. Is that fair? And they can successfully agree to come together isn't right yet. I hope all that you're saying now that the War is over and things are another thing—the new government wiH will have to be for the causes of justice and is true, but I think I'm still going to go along settling down here in New York State take over all the import duties, so the states the general good. with the Governor on this one and wait to because of Governor George Clinton's can only raise money for their operations * * * ratify when it's got everything included, postwar recovery program. by direct taxes on land—and the federal JOHN: The strongest ties among men will especially that Bill of Rights. I don't want The other gentlemen with the earnest look government has first chance at that as well! always be first to their families and home, to be fighting another war in a couple of is John Van Alstyne. He's a good man, our There won't be any money left at all for then to their neighborhood and their state, years to undo the mistakes in this John. He came to New York as a tenant the states, and I'm going to be left just as and only lastly to the broadest area, the Constitution. farmer and worked for years on a manor poor as. when I was a tenant. nation. Once the representatives in Congress * * * in Columbia County, raising a family and * * * leave their community, they're lost, and NARRATOR: John was not the only New saving bit by bit. He owns a pretty big spread ROBERT: Come now, it won't be as bad they'll end up representing their own interests Yorker who worried about the consequences upriver now in Ulster County, most of it as that The men in Congress will be men and pursuing their own ambition. of the new government proposed by the bought at auction after the war—confiscated like you and me, and they'll be paying those * * * Philadelphia Convention. The delegates Loyalist lands, you know. Whatever he's taxes too! As representatives of the whole ROBERT: Why did we fight the War? Did elected to the New York State Convention gotten, he's had to work hard for it. You'd nation, they'll work for the good of all the your brother die for New York or for the in that spring of 1788 were against the be hard put to find a more patriotic man. states, not just the ones they live in. liberty and prosperity of people? Of course ratification of the Constitution by a margin His brother was killed in the fighting up at * * * our families will always come first in our of over two-to-one. And yet in the course Saratoga and John still has a few scars and JOHN: I'm not so sure of that, friend This hearts, and all those things which are familiar of the Convention, the arguments of the frostbitten toes to remind him of those days. country is too big and too different for the to us. And the state governments wilt never Federalists and, more importantly, the press He trades a lot with Robert—has done so Congress to know what's best for me. How be lost. The proposed Constitution only gives of events, began to sway the balance. since before the war—and the two of them are they going to have time to travel all the jurisdiction to the nation in very specific On June 21, New Hampshire became the love to argue about all the big issues of the way from New Hampshire to Georgia to find areas. The rest ofthe powers are all reserved ninth state to approve the new system of day. As I said earlier, these days that means out what everyone's needs- are? Don't forget to the states and the people. The national government and its provisions could begin the new Constitution. what Brutus says. There are only going to government has principal charge over to operate. Four days later, Virginia ratified, * * * be sixty-five members of the U.S. House of external affairs, such as defense, foreign leaving little doubt that the new system ROBERT: Surely you can't be serious. The Representatives. We have more representa affairs, and commerce (as is right for it), would be brought into effect. New York new Constitution offers by far the best tives in our own state assembly. How will while the states continue to control all the could no longer stay out of the Union, and advantages for the nation. Just look at our these sixty-five men be able to represent all concerns of the ordinary course of affairs on July 26,1788, the state convention voted trading now, every state competing against segments of American society? Who will for people within their state. to unconditionally ratify the Constitution— each other and the British have kept as out represent us farmers? They each have separate roles. If anything, by a margin of three Votes. The closeness of our traditional markets in the West Indies. * * * the state governments are double secured, of the vote reflectedth e widespread concern If we could bargain with one voice, we could ROBERT: But that's the beauty of this for the national government cannot exist of New Yorkers to secure individual rights, make them pay our prices for a change. Not proposed system! Haven't you been reading without the states, and the power given by and they, with like-minded men throughout only would we all be prospering, but we the essays from Publius? He makes it all the people is distinctively divided between the country, were able to secure a federal could stand up for ourselves, be reckoned so clear! The new Constitution is just like the two governments. Each controls the other Bill of Rights only three years later. with as an equal power. We have the all of the state constitutions in that the power and each controls itself. As Robert so correctly pointed out, the resources if only we can use them for a is derived from the people. And in the * * * Constitution is derived from (he people, and common end. distribution of that power, the proposed JOHN: I still worry though. We give up over the last two hundred years, we have Constitution is a composition of both a number of our natural rights to the continued to adapt that document and the JOHN: That's all very well and good, but national and federal government. The new government for our protection, and that can system of government which it represents I think this new Constitution goes too far. Senate will have equal numbers of senators work most well when the government is as to suit the needs of a changing nation. It It's a consolidation of power, not a confed- from every state, so each state has a way good and honorable as people can be. Yet isn't perfect—it never will be—but as long . eration of states. The central government is to be heard; and the House of Representatives what if a despot gets into power or a Daniel as we can continue to be involved with it, just too strong. You know what Brutus said will have representatives in proportion to the Shays takes over the nation? What then? to use it as a guide, and to follow it in the in one of his essays in the Journal: you can't number of citizens, so that they can be close Where is it written that I still have the rights spirit of its makers, we shall always have take back power once you've given' it away. to the people who elect them. The number we just took back from the English? Our a nation of the people, by the people and This business of the new government's laws of representatives will increase as the state constitution doesn't have a bill of rights; truly for the people. being "supreme in the land"—where does population grows. Then the executive will if I am to give my support to this new that leave the states? It's too close to what be decided by a mixture of both national Constitution, I must be sure that my rights we just got rid of. and federal forms of government. So on all are guaranteed. levels, the voice of the people can be heard. Page 10 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 the ci{T H Fear and Loathing at Siena College: Barbituates in the Broccoli By D.R PICKETT has been jumping on the bandwagon of using - be the mainstay of our diets. O.K., OJC. we popular songs of the past to provide the know that high amounts of such a diet causes The other day»I was talking to a friend "soundtracks" for today's commercials. things like death but would it cause our of mine. Now don't laugh when I say his Elvis and I speculated that Michael Jackson simple ailments? We think not and our name because it is quite a common name had the rightst o the song and like the Beatles' hypothesis is mat there are chemicals in the as far as recognition but not in its use. My songs, he was using this song of Marvin food. What, you say you know that because friend's name is Elvis. He didn't get the name Gaye's to attain even more money (Gee your earwax is''Kermit the Frog green?" because he is a devote to The King, he Tito...It looks like I won't be able to afford O.K. but we think mat there are other received it at birth. Elvis goes to school here those extra two elephants for my private chemicals that are causing our involuntary at Siena and is a sophomore but that is about backyard zoo...I guess I'll have to exploit relaxation. But I don't want to blame Marriott all I'll tell you because if I tell you his major another song of a fellow artist). Elvis and wholey because they are probably just a front or where he lives, most likely you'll already I agreed that anyone who spent so much for the administration. WHAT? The have some sort of opinion made about people money and time and went to so many administration? I know that this is a pretty who you know (or don't know) who live extremes as Mr. Jackson went to in order heavy accusation and I might go to court where he does or have the same major he to transform himself into something that is (Want to think it over Pickett) but listen to does and such stereotypes are not grounded opposite of what he was born as: a black my reasoning (However ungrounded or in truth...especially when it all applies to male, then he is susceptible to himself being unfactual they may be); Many other colleges Elvis. He and 1 have been friends for a long judged as a black male who is not in the past have seen the threat of student time and because of it, as with anyone you've comfortable with either his race or gender. protests and because of such protests, the known for a long time, you get to know the It is QAL for someone who feels that he or person aSi"nave with Eryi's. Elvis isn't the she might have the opposite sex trapped kind of guy who latches on to trends or inside his/her body to get a sex change. But accepts what is necessarily the easiest. He in the case of Michael Jackson, who will Fr. Hines has resorted is a bit.of a non-conformist but not the kind not admit to being a person of said case, to adding certain to oppress others with his opinions and Father Hines: the mastermind behind the but receives injections to lighten his skin and "Well-I-thinks" and "Let-me-just-says" but covert drugging of Siena feeds his paralyzing cosmetic surgery to look like Diana Ross, chemicals to the food. only does so when another will ask for it. syrum to Kevin Smalls. is an utter and total farce as a person. I Elvis also doesn't hate anyone or previously said that Elvis never makes a campuses that have somewhat unwillingly anything...especially without meeting the us agreed that the "wedgie" that results from judgment about a person and in this case person or trying it. Elvis is open to just about such constricting clothing isn't all that been host to them have since retained slightly it upholds because Elvis is saying that if not extremely bad reputations with people anything and is a great experimentalist. The comfortable. We also agreed that maybe it Michael Jackson is neither good, or bad in best quality that I have found in Elvis is that was good that the females on campus were referring to the campuses as "notorious" or his opinion, but because he seems unsure "known" for such standards below accepted wearing the big sweaters as to hide not only of himself, he is a farce. their bottoms but to cover up their unruly conduct on the property of institutions of underwear. Thank God for big sweaters. If you don't know what you are, no one higher learning. Now it is true that Siena, Elvis was getting hungry and 1 was too else will and therefore people will make false in the past three years has erected: the The usual "Spanish Inquisition" so into the cafeteria of continental college judgments...Elvis merely feels that Michael Townhouses, the New Building, extra floors Threats were provided as to cuisine we ventured for surely we would Jackson is a farce. And besides, have you to Plassman and Hennepin Halls and an come upon- some culinary delights. Either ever seen Michael or Janet Jackson in the indoor pool facility...no..just a joke'..really, "a$t$'Elvis from such heinous that or Elvis'high would wear off. After using same room together? NO because they are its a jokc.but we do have an outdoor pool crimes. our incredibly efficient meal cards, we one in the same: the same person who sang (what genius). Now if you will add up all queued up to receive the edible delights so "Nasty" also sings "Bad"...how appropriate. the construction bills from the amount of skillfully prepared, or said our respective tour Prediction: Michael Jackson will be the next building that ocurred here at Siena, it adds guide when we visited Siena for the first time Howard Hughes.-.both Michael and Howard up to a pretty hefty sum of money. Now he's really observant of things going on about two years ago. Elvis said that they wear (wore) surgical masks and both have I ask you, where is Siena to go to get the around him but not to the disgusting point must've served pasta for lunch and when I (had) excentric characteristics...and both are money to pay for all this construction? Our of the literal "Stop-and-smell-the-roses" asked, he replied by showing me his filthy rich...Michael more filthy than tuition payments? Probably not because if observant but "keep-your-eyes-open-to- fork...God knows how that pasta was the Howard. they jack up our tuition any more, they'll everything-and-don't-close-your-eyes-to- predecessor to Crazy Glue. We then had our After eating our exquisite (O.K. guys, easy probably have to dish out more scholarships anything" observant because he believes a meal of hamburgers (What...burgers for on the sarcasm) dinner, Elvis and 1 began and loans which would detract from our lot can be learned just from watching. dinner...what creativity) and french fries to talk about how run down we have been "truly needy" Male sports activities. So much This one day that I had the chance to talk (Ooooo! Food of other cultures) which feeling lately and how our decline of physical • for that. How about the community? If you to Elvis, he and I were discussing many things weren't too bad because even the inside of health seems to have been a gradual don't think the building of the Townhouses that we had observed but due to my inability the fry was luke warm. Elvis was telling me downward slope ever since we returned to pissed them off enough, maybe our to get myself diii' from undeYWy' 'ehjiPof-'' 'about the time he lent his meal card to a Siena this semester. We pondered as to what innebriation rallies from Dapper's every the-3seWester papersY'T let Elvis dominate friend of his to use and they said that it was we could attribute our common feelings of weekend did it. What about the Diocese? much of the conversation because in his not possible for Elvis' friend to do so because languidness and lathargicity and our lack of I don't think so. Even if they had bakesales ability to spread out his workload better than it was not the person's respective mealcard. motivation. We both were not on any from now until the time Joan Collins finds I had, he wasn't chained to a typewriter under What we couldn't understand was the big medication either overor under the counter, a happy marriage, they still wouldn't earn a fifty-two watt lightbulb (Standard here at deal that was created over such a trivial legal or illegal. Our alcohol consumption was enough cash. Siena) and had more of a chance than I did matter. It was as if the people at Marriott only a few beers quaffed from time to time Looks like there's no one who would to be observant. The place we had this topic had nothing else, better to do with, their at other places of alcohol consumption other donate their own earnings to a small liberal was outside of the resident dining-hatl, Serra MBA's than hassle college kids who let their than Dappers (Hey Ripley., believe it or not). arts (Oh...really?) college outside Albany. Hall, otherwise known as SAGA due to the friend borrow their I.D. card to use for a We were getting somewhat regular exercise The only alternative left is the ever faithful name of the previous food service (Such a meal that wasn't worth the price that was ALUMNI! Siena has one of the most loyal memorable name for such unmemorable paid even before you could set foot on Alumni as far as financial donations are food), although the food-service has changed campus and therefore if the meal-has already concerned (as well as many other facets) and to Marriott food service, the name still been j>aid for, what business is it of theirs because of such a fact, Fr. Hugh Hines, our remains SAGA. Well, as Elvis and 1 were who Uses it? Of course Elvis had to go see President, would like to keep the financial sitting on the benches outside the entrance/ the ever lovely and talented Dean DaPore It was as if the people at gifts rolling especially now more than ever exit of SAGA we were noticing the females who all over again detailed for them the Marriott had nothing else because we have such a building bill. Fr. of Siena as they were going in to eat and hazard of lending someone your meal card. Hines wants to reduce the deficit that he was exiting after their stomachs were full (or their Of course the usual "Spanish Inquisition" better to do with their MBA's partly "responsible" for (unlike some bellies were sick). We then got on the topic threats were provided as to "deter" Elvis presidents in this country) and Fr. Hines of feminine fashion that was rearing its from such heinous activities as lending out than hassle college kids. knows that the Alumni won't donate funds (ugly?) head at Siena. Elvis noticed that the your meal card. We sure are getting an to "no dunkin' zoo" school. Such a school dominating fashion is either: I. The "big- education here at Siena College (about what would be Siena if we were to incite student sweater- to-cover-my-bottom- which-is- J have no idea). Of course all wasn't this protest. Therefore to reduce the risk of a having-its-circulation-cut-off-from-my- bad because again we were able to view the protest, which in turn would keep the lovely females of Siena who, in their infinite extremely-form-fitting(tight)-black-stirrup- other than climbing stairs to oUr rooms or financial benevolence of the Alumni from pants-tucked-into-my-pastel-colored- battle against the "Siena Hip Syndrome," flowing, Fr. Hines has resorted to adding were aiding their diets and exercise by classes and except for normal stress cotton-socks-which-are-crumpled-up-just- attributable to class work, there haven't been certain chemicals to the food served here above- my -ankle-high- trendy- boots" waiting in line for ice cream and toppings at Siena to repress our moods of protest. This for at least ten to fifteen minutes while the any seriously stressful periods in our life for fashion which is approaching its third year some time. Elvis smokes from time to time, is the only explanation that Elvis (remember in Siena fashion or, 2. The "new-jeans- line at the salad bar was only a minute Elvis) and I came upon in respect to the long...ironic. Still...all wasn't hopeless. The that is, not cigarettes (WelL.what then?) but which-are-put-into-a-washer-of-bleach-to- his abstention from smoking reverses the evident apathy that has infected our very make-them-appear-as-though-they-aren't- student managers were kind enough to intestines and bowels but Fr. Hines was smart provide us "customers" the privilege of effects almost immediately (a few days). The new-but-look-like-I've-had-a-fight-with-a- only facet of our existence here at Siena that enough to select a drug that is unable to Clorox-bottle-with-my-jeans-on" fashion or eating our meal ('me[ ]1; noun: the portion be flushed from the body unless the student of food taken at one time to satisfy appetite) we hadn't examined was our food intake. 3. the combination of the previous two Sure the food, if served at the state eliminates his/her intake of the food. Why fashions. I won't tell you what Elvis wears to the delightful sounds of 99 GFM. The do you think that you feel somewhat itchy other day 1 heard them playing "Heard It penitentiary, would've insighted a riot but but it is not the above three fashions. We is it the cause of our flaws? Besides the fact and boisterous at the end of a vacation? It couldn't figure out why a female would wear Through The Grapevine" that was once is because the numbing drug that saturates skillfully performed by Marvin Gaye but ever that Marriott feels that your average college such tight pants as were being paraded in student can never get enough of his fried the food we consume at school has worn front of us except for comfort but both of since the movie "The Big phjll" everyone foods, they also feel that cholesterol should Continued on Page 11 December 11,1987 THE INDIAN Page 11
Women are Biggest Condom Consumers on Nation's Campuses (CPS)—Women students reportedly are a lot Nebraska's Hanon "really didn't expect more interested in the campus condom craze anyone to come in and ask for them" because than men, various sources say. it meant standing in a waiting room, and The University of Nebraska at Omaha's telling the receptionist what was wanted. health center, for example, has sold only 12 "Women," she said, "usually take the condoms since August, and all have been responsibility for sexual activity, whether it's to women, said nurse Supervisor Ruth birth control or keeping themselves safe. Hanon. Women take AIDS more seriously than About 65 percent of all the condoms men." bought are purchased by women, added Fifty-five percent of the people who use Margaret Whited Scarborough, of Denver's the University of Florida's Protection Westvend Corp., which makes condom Connection—which delivers condoms to vending machines. buyers' doors in plain brown bags—are When it comes to free condoms, however, women, reported Scott Bluestein, a partner the genders no longer discriminate. in the business. The University of Minnesota gave away Still another Protection Connection, an estimated 3,000 free condoms at orien offering a similar service, has franchises on tation in September, though freshman 10 campuses in Virginia, Texas and Eugene Mayer said as many as half the California. rubbers given away at his session were taken The Mercury Protection Service, founded by women, too. by University of New Mexico students, also *50m...HfcXTJ "That shocked me," Mayer said. "I delivers, though only on weekends. thought it was just something for men." Protek at the University of California at Davis delivers pamphlets about sexually communicable diseases along with condoms and contraceptive sponges, and has spawned Afterschool Classes franchises as far away as Purdue and Penn State. THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE AT WHAT ABOUT INSTANT PRETZELS? Such services were frowned on just a short SOUTHERN METHODIST U, as rumors A food scientist at the U. of Georgia claims time ago. of a prostitution, cheating, and grade-fixing to have created flakes that, when added to In 1985, Harvard kicked a condom- scheme for athletes surface. The school has water, turn into beer about 36 hours later. delivery service called Spermbusters off hired an investigator to look into the It rivals any imported brew, he says, and campus because, officials said, it was allegations that SMU boosters, with the help could save beer companies and retailers "inappropriate." The private business, of students, set up the scheme. According millions each year in shipping and storage owned by 2 students, quickly died. to one official, a SMU student said she was costs. In 1986, University of Texas administra paid $400 per weekend to sleep with a "GODZILLA VS. CRACK," a parody tors similarly kept a student-owned service football player. contrasting the dark crime drama ofthe '40s off the Austin campus. THE PROTECTION CONNECTION, a and '50s with a spoof of the modern drug At the University of Bntish Columbia, It's probably too early to say how long condom delivery service at Texas Tech. U, scene, made its film debut at the U. of "gladiators" threw an estimated 10,000 the current crop of condom deliverers and is back in business. The business ran into Kentucky. Created by a UK student, the 50- condoms from a truck outfitted to look like vending machines will last, sponsors say, but zoning problems when its owner—a Tech minute film shows GodziHa terrorizing the the Trojan Horse to campus passersby, who they remain hopeful. student—operated out of his home. But city campus and subsequently developing a reportedly left none laying around. "The more (condoms are), available," officials granted him special permission, chemical abuse problem. Otherwise, however, shyness still seems to noted U. New Mexico student Steve Gray, allowing the delivery service to be YOU SCREAM, I SCREAM, THE EDI keep many students from taking advantage "the more careful people will be. If there's considered a "customary home occupation." TOR SCREAMS.The popular Ben & Jerry's of campus condom machines or services. anonymity, people will buy them." WHOSE CAR DO THEY RIDE HOME brand of ice cream came up with an IN? A "Suicide Row" contest, held every advertisement -that was frozen out of Penn Wednesday in a New Orleans bar,-is drawing State U.'s Daily Collegian. The ad featured students from far and wide. For $7.50, a man and a woman, both wearing blue jeans Communism in the ketchupcustomer s try to consume 19 drinks in three with buttons saying "Take Your Licks." off and this is why extra heavy doses are backfired. Apparently there is happiness hours. The rules: no eating and no throwing Apparently it wasn't that double entendre, placed in our food before and after a found in ignorance. Any way, Elvis and I up. The prize: bragging rights. but the fact that the woman's jeans were vacation. Ever wonder why you sleep so well finished our meal and after having to wait unbuttoned, while the man's were not, that on the bus ride home? in line to get rid of our trays (Hmmm...wait PORNOGRAPHY FOR WOMEN is the sealed the ad's fate. One prominent feminist This is also another reason why the Student in line to throw away food...isn't that special) idea behind Crowbar, a magazine being commented that the ad shows "male Affairs Advisory Committee is revising (or we left SAGA to persue our studies in our developed by a group of feminist students . sexuality is much more sacred." in the process of revising) the present alcohol respective places of residence. Elvis and I at Yale U. "Most erotic art or porn is aimed policy. They though the drug in the food covered a lot of topics and I have an itchy at men," says one ofthe magazine's founders, PIZZA TERRORISTS: A NEW WAVE? would not affect the students under the feeling that I'll be talking to Elvis, my friend, "and women don't enjoy looking at erotic Pizza parlor managers charge that U. of astringent alcohol policy but it apparently again...that is if I ever did speak to him... images. Porn can be made with a female Missouri Greeks are terrorizing pizza in mind and can go beyond sexism and delivery people, smashing headlights and The opinions express in this article are strictly for entertainment's sakehomophobia. " The first issue should be out stealing pizzas—and that police fail to take later this month. .decisive action. Greek leaders, however, and should not be construed as facts. So don't take me to court. deny any pizza-raiding a^ijvjjy, ttazvtn. Oaft DRY RUSHES AT U. OF PENNSYLVA SIGNING THEIR OWN DEATH WAR NIA fraternities and sororities have caused RANT. The U. of Wisconsin's Phi Gamma some Penn Greeks to turn to alternative Delta fraternity has been suspended again— Update on Draft Resistor methods of attracting freshmen—including this time for allegedly starting a racially strippers. At least two have turned up, and motivated fight. The fraternity, suspended Gillam Kerley's lawyer, Peter Goldberger, to be released on his own recognizance, peeled, at recent rush get-togethers. earlier this year for holding a party with a presented oral arguments to the appellate without paying any bail at all. It's too early Although a couple of attendees were quoted racist theme, was reinstated in late October. court on Monday, November 9 appealing to speculate on the judges' final decision, in the campus newspaper as saying the events But the good behavior lasted only eight days; both the guilty verdict and the harsh which may take months. However, one were "disgusting," the age-old entertainment members allegedly barged into a fraternity's sentence. An earlier motion appealing the knowledgable activist on draft issues said drew Iktie reaction from the administration private party, made racially insulting and high bail had been denied, but was reintro "it would be unusual for the judges to let or student groups. "Without the alcohol it's anti-Semitic remarks and slugged guests. duced. Goldberger's arguments found a him go if they intended to turn him back very, very hard for the freshmen guys to meet ALCOHOL WAS A FACTOR in. the friendly reception with the appellate court in." girls," said one frat member. judj es, who directed the next day for Gillam death of a Pennsylvania State U. Delta Sigma MORE EVIDENCE OF FRAT PARTY Phi member and probably played a part in CRACK-DOWNS comes from the U. of the death of a U. of Mississippi Greek. The Georgia, where a long tradition of open PSU student died in a 31 -foot fall from the fraternity parties—public welcome, alcohol roof of his house and the UM student, a okay—is history. The policy results from a Kappa Alpha pledge, fell down a staircase September brawl at a frat party following inside the house. UM officials have launched HLY! SOMEBOPfATEALL a Dawg home game. "In 25 years, there a full investigation because alcohol is banned won't be fraternities on campus because of in all Greek houses. THE BROWNIES AGAIN! the way the university is coming down on THE PARTY RULES HAVE KICKED us," predicted one brother. IN for U. of Utah fraternities and sororities SPEAKING OF BRAWLS, a very visible and surprisingly, many Greeks say they like one took place between members of rival the new city ordinance. Passed this summer fraternities at Texas Tech U.—during the by the city council, the ordinance requires Homecoming parade. Apparently, a dispute that Greek funds cannot be used to buy over a bell—stolen 25 years ago from one alcohol (mixes are okay), all parties must of the frats by members of the other- end by midnight on weekends, and parties erupted when the bell appeared on a parade with more than 60 people must have a float. The dean's office is investigating the uniformed security guard. incident, CRIMINAL CHARGES AND SEVERE SANCTIONS have been levied against an OF COURSE IT'S ME; LET ME EAT. Iowa State U. fraternity after a pledge nearly Beginning this fall, U. of Kansas dormitory died from drinking too much alcohol at a residents will have to persuade a house party. Among the sanctions: no alcohol computerized system that they can eat in in the house and no alcohol-related, chapter- CPS the cafeteria. Students' meal ticket is a sponsored parties for a year, and sponsorship magnetic strip on the back of their IDs; by of alcohol awareness programs. In addition, reading the strip, the computer will be able some individual members face criminal to tell whether the card is valid. charges. Page 12 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 ARTS.. .ARTS.. .ARTS.. .ARTS. ..ARTS...ARTS.. .ARTS.. .ARTS. ..ARTS
By MATTHEW J. CUSACK Contributor Then RUSH moved on to the plain old Rock-and-Roll with "Closer to the Heart" RUSH played to a capacity crowd of which had very little special effects but the 7000+ at the RPI fieldhouse last Thursday crowd showed that they loved it anyway with night, November 12, with the Michael everyone using their lighters like it was an Shanker Group opening for them. I can sum encore. "Red Sector A" was followed by the the show up in one word, incredible. It has most impressive laser display of the show been said that even if you don't prefer timed with other special effects to the drums. RUSH'S music, you should see them in The next few numbers had all the videos concert because the show is phenomenal. of the songs played on the screen. "Force This was no exception. The sound was the Ten," "Time Stands Still" in which Alex best I've ever heard, and the light show was played guitars and keyboards, "Distant Early the best I've seen since Triumph (Glens Falls Warning," "Lock and Key," which started Civic Center in 1982). It appeared that had a set of keyboards in front of him. What with a minute and a half movie clip, RUSH put more energy into the sound of gressed to finish with some of the Older they lacked in performance was completely Classic RUSH songs. "Missions" with some good harmonies their music and how it was played than they overshadowed by the huge 40 ft. sq. rear between Alex and Geddy, and "Territories" did into their stageshow. Neil Peart played RUSH opened with a couple more recent to finish up the set of newer songs with great projection Movie Screen, the light and laser songs, "The Big Money" and "Subdivisions" one of his famous drum solos during YYZ show, and the music was boosted with the keyboards and sequencing to give the song which left the audience in complete awe. and an older song, "Limelight." Then a full sound. They finished up the show with help of quadraphonic sound. switching back to newer stuff, "Marathon," Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee got together RUSH played a total of 21 songs in a little some classic RUSH songs that had everyone towards the end of the show to show some "Turn the Page," with a noteworthy guitar captivated, including "YYZ/Red Lenses," over 2 hours to a capacity crowd of 7000+ and bass solo, "Prime Mover" with a great life on stage. I can see, though, why they fans. There was very little talk from the band "Spirit of the Radio," and "Tom Sawyer." couldn't move. Neil is surrounded by drums, stage light show that carried onto the next They left the stage, only for a minute, and to the crowd between songs. It was all music song, "Manhattan Project," which had even Geddy is surrounded by keyboards, base (what you paid $16.50 a ticket for). They came back for an encore cdosisting of "2112, pedals, and digital samplers, and even Alex more movies in the background and lasers "La Villa Strangiato," and "In the Mood." started with mostly new songs and pro all over the fieldhouse. Behind the Scenes With RUSH
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Three Men and a Baby RATED PG including diaper changes, feeding time, and THE COMMON COLD RATING:****(outof5) lullybies. This alone is enough to keep the Ted Danson, Steve Guttenberg, and Tom audience entertained, but there is a secon Selleck, all in the same film. You might dary plot involving a high power heroin deal. By GEORGE MASTROPIETRO expect a racy romance, or a dramatic This plot provides a bit of spice to the film, detective story, right? Wrong. What you get but is not essential in carrying the film. A bare soul; some bare is a terrificlight-hearte d comedy about three While taking care of Mary, the nurturing trees young bachelors who inadvertently find the The dead of winter brought abilities of the men are brought out, giving him to his knees responsibility of caring for an infant in their each man a different outlook on his own laps. life. Danson, the father, begins to realize his Time was an enemy; it stood so still - Based on the french film, "Trois Hommes emotional and moral responsibility during er un Couffin," (Three Men and a Cradle) a touching "good-bye" scene with the baby Everyone watched as this film provides a pleasant look at an and her mother. he trudged uphill Against all odds he unlikely situation. The final commitment of the men to the Through a variety of circumstances the kept on going baby certainly is not a traditional one, but Feeling the pain as'the- -' three men,
The Stage is Setffor^MlKADO
Stage Three will be holding auditions for The classic hallmarks of Gilbert and its mid-April offering, "The Mikado," on Sullivan's comedy are new to Stage Three. Monday & Tuesday, January 25-26 at 7:30 "It's absolutely ridiculous characters in p.m. in ROTC Bldg. Q2. ridiculous situations," said Heckler. In "The Mikado" is one of Gilbert and addition to ridiculousness the two British Sullivan's most popular comic operettas. The composers utilize "Patter Songs," fast fictitious empire of Titipu provides the moving music that will test performers backdrop for the exploits of the musical's tongues. "It's a question of how quickly you hero, NankiPo.Vho, as the ^Emperor Mika-. can sing all the words," said Heckler. do's son, must go incognito to win.his true In creating the" musical's oriental setting, love away from the high executioner. special attention is being given to scenery Drugs Not Glamourized in Film Director Mark Heckler chose an updated and costumes. Professional scenic designer, version of "The Mikado," which calls for Ven Borromeo will create the sets while one of the biggest casts in Stage Three doing a residency at Siena. The lavish history, lavish oriental sets apd costumes, and oriental costumes will be rented. Rated R synthesized instrumentation' • Rated **** Rehearsals for "The Mikado" begin Students auditioning wirr be given music January 31 with opening night scheduled for "Less Than Zero" is a liberal adaptation from the show and allowed time to learn April 15. Stage movements will be taught of Bret Easton Ellis' best seller novel of the it before singing. Musical Director, Peter hy Joy Guriano. Kyle Pullium is Technical same name. £<£&»%£ Hafey will oversee student practice. No prior Director. preparation of material is necessary: Inquires The movie revolves around the lives of concerning the musical should be directed three Los Angeles teens, Julian, Blair, and to the Theatre Office (X238f) and Mark Clay. (Robert Downey, Jr., Jami Gertz, and Hejckler, Director of the Fine Arts Andrew McCarthy) in their rich, cocaine- Department. laden lifestyles. All roles including chorus and principles wiHj be open for audition. The male lead, NapkiPo is the naive son of Emperor Clay returns from his freshman first Mikado. The female lead, is the beautiful semester in college to findtha t his two closest of cocaine and the perils of addiction. Drugs Yum Yum, NankiPo's true love. PoohBah, friends are caught up in the world of drugs, are certainly not glamourized in this film. the comic lead, is an assistant to the lord clubs, and male prostitution. In the brief The Beverly Hills teen scene, as repres high executioner Koko, a pompous ass, also period of his visit, Clay comes to terms with ented, leaves you wondering if anyone in love with Yum Yum. Katisha, the actually lives such a life. To these rich, villainess, PittiSing, the savvy wench, and the realization that their relationship will everything material means nothing at all. Beep Bo, Yum Yum's friend, are all prin never be the same. Through Clay's attempt This could very well be the cry of a neglected ciples. Heckler is also looking for persons to save Julian from self destruction with class filled with materialism, superficiality, of all vocal ranges to be in the 25 membei drugs, the movie uncovers the bitter reality and social pressures. chorus. Sound off against noise pollution. Page 14 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 Cash Books
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By MIKE O'KEEFFE which has a $500,000 annual budget to by Reeves' ties to then-chairman David CRNC sometimes waives the official And VALERIE POP coordinate campus party activities around Miner, accented Reeves' strength in eastern recognition rule because leftist administra (CPS)—The College Republicans, perhaps the U.S. chapters, building a momentum that left tors often make it hard to register a College the best organized campus political organ Reeves "cheated to win," asserted Jim midwestern and western delegates scram Republican chapter. ization in recent years, is reeling. Faction Arnone, the former chairman *of the Cali bling to associate with a winner. Brackin said Reeves didn't list many of alism, dirty politics and allegations of an fornia College Republicans. Arnone, now a Opponents say Reeves also had more the schools his critics claim, adding some election scandal have rocked the College first-year law student at Harvard, was strength in one of those chapters—Flori colleges have several campuses—with Republican National Committee, and shaken "shocked at the type of things Reeves did" da's—than he deserved, allegedly inflating separate CR chapters—listed under one up some state and campus chapters. during the campaign. the number of College Republican clubs on institution. Most of the schools that said they At the center of the storm is Stockton Reeves, elected by a landslide at the various state campuses. had no chapter, however, are one-campus Reeves, the group's chairman who—his College Republican national convention in The 22-year-old Reeves, who served as institutions. critics charge—bullied opponents to win his June in Philadelphia, allegedly inflated the Florida's state College Republican chair Since the election, bitterness about the position, meddled in campus Republican number of Florida College Republican man, submitted a list of 30 Florida CR clubs campaign and infighting between supporters affairs and angered others'by effectively chapters and members to gain additional to the convention credentials committee, of Reeves and Hester—now head of the alignaig the group with presidential candi delegates, his critics say. thus earning 8 delegates when, his critics Mississippi state CRs—have disrupted a date Jack Kemp. His opponents were threatened and say, there should have been only 3. number of state groups (see related story). Reeves himself said the charges stem from attacked during Reeves' campaign for the "I was shown evidence that a significant Still other Reeves critics are upset by a 'witch hunt." chairmanship, they claim. Sheri Lee Roe, a number of clubs were not legitimate," Reeves' close ties to Jack Kemp (R-N.Y.), Whatever the source, the trouble in the Southern Cal College Republican who explained Gene Taylor, a member of the June who is seeking the Republican presidential College Republican National Committee backed Reeves' opponent John Hester, said convention's credentials committee and nomination. (CRNC) could take it out of the 1988 she received death threats from Reeves* former national vice chairman. Reeves recently toured Central America presidential campaign. camp. Thomas Taulhee, head of the University with Kemp, while David Miner—Reeves' It's made officials of the Republican "I was appalled at the dirty politkSs,**^ *g>f Miami's CR -(SHapter, reports, "There are immediate predecessor—now works for the National Committee—which runs the main although the Hester camp engaged in similar officially 12 legitimate CR clubs in Florida Kemp campaign in North Carolina. Critics party—"leery" of enlisting the campus behavior, said Jim Egan, the Wyoming state today." j add "it's no secret" the CRNC supports group's campaign help, an insider who asked chairman. Officials from 10 of the other campuses Kemp, although the group is supposed to to remain anonymous said. A "tension" now Susan Brackin, the CRNC's executive said they didn't have CR chapters. remain neutral until the party picks its exists between the party and its student wing, director, is upset by the charges. Reeves' Reeves said they're confused. "You're candidate next summer. he added. opponents "must feel cheated somehow dealing with administrative officials, and "I'm concerned," said Wyoming's Egan. "The infighting will dilute the effective because they only received 24 percent of the smaller schools da not have a student union. "It's not right that the College Republicans ness of the College Republicans in 1988," popular vote, losing in the worst landslide It's difficult to register a club, and if they support one candidate over another." said North Carolina state College Repub in recent College Republicans history." do, it's rare." "You need to take stands," countered lican chairwoman Zan Bunn. "The detractors "I won with an overwhelming majority of "We do not require CR clubs to be Bunn. "There's nothing wrong with calling, will continue, for whatever masochistic votes," Reeves added. officially recognized by the administration. a spade a spade." reason, to make loud noises for monkey A few extra delegates, he noted, "wouldn't All they have to do is meet on campus and Whether me ''tension" between tha youtn reasons." have made a difference" in the vote, which have a faculty sponsor," Reeves-said. and adult wings of the party, the CRNC*? "This continued controversy doesn't he won by a resounding 99-delegate margin. However, the Florida College Republican" ' Kemp bias or its bitter infighting ultimately reflect positively on the state party,"- said But Andy Busch, a Colorado College state constitution says "a club may be will obviate another "student vote" in 1988 R.J. Johnson, the political director of the Republican who supported Hester, attributed chartered only after...a letter from an official is not yet clear. Florida Republican Party. the impressive convention vote for Reeves of the college or university states that the "The College Republican National Com The "controversy," Reeves' critics say, to a change in the order in which states voted. members are students." mittee sees itself as more important than it began during his 30-state, $50,000 cam The change, which Colorado CR chair North Carolina's Bunn, who sat on the is," Busch contended. "They send us a little paign to capture leadership of the CRNC, man Julie Johansen said was made possible con vention's credentials committee, says the money and posters that nobody uses. Beyond that, their effect is minimal. That the average CR cares about any of this is debatable." "It's the state and local chapters-that are important," Colorado's Johansen added. "If you have a good state organization the .. I 1 BIRTHDA Y BULLIETI N I CRNC doesn't matter." Reeves worries that the recent splits will. By Maryloi Garde His critics, he said, are "not hurting^mft, they're hurting the organization. I hope ever Well, as the sa ying goes, looks like we However, the re is a light at the end of that time they will realize that they need to grow made it. One da> we're standing on lines "finals" tunne 1: vacation! Hang in there and up and put forth the best interests of the to purchase books the next we're cramming good luck. Happy Birthday, Happy Holidays, party over their own interests." the whole semest er into a two hour test. see you in January!!! "I think the whole thing is silly," said Johansen. "But we have a new leader, and we need to support him."
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"They have to accept minutes. Often, Prahl refers a student to a their sincerity" by having every fraternity for credit cards some degree of loss for the benefit of getting dorm advisor or other counselor for in-depth and sorority member's dues raised by $5 each PSSSSTTTT ... How'd you like to own a broader group of customers." help. semester and the money donated to the this $600 pair of genuine snakeskin boots? In general, banks aren't changing their All of this active listening is time- center. Want to know how to buy these "Bruce criteria just to -get students as credit card consuming. But Prahl doesn't count the LOAFING FOR HUNGER. A Clarkson Willis" shades? Need some quick cash? customers, Capon says, but some require a hours. "It's quite a few hours—I don't know. U. fraternity and sorority recently held an Although they're not selling these parent to co-sign the application form. "That I enjoy it so much.". all-night bread-baking party in a campus products, banks and major credit card would eliminate the bank's risk, but now Prahl thinks the time he spends is dining hall—producing 800 loaves that companies are using similar sales pitches in there's pressure on the parents if the bills definitely worthwhile. "Students must be led eventually raised $ 1,500 for charity. The day hopes of turning college students into don't get paid." to a new habit (talking to school leaders) after baking the bread, students addressed customers. Students who have credit cards should instead of grousing in their rooms." Instead, church congregations, presented the bread While it was once nearly impossible for avoid overextending themselves, says tell your problem to an administrator, he and asked for donations to the church's a student to qualify for a credit card, visit Capon, because a bad credit rating may says. Tell it to me. hunger relief program. any college union or bookstore these days never be remedied. "The cards are a (CONTACT: Henry Prahl, special and you'll see MasterCard, VISA, or convenience; people should use this feature assistant to the vice president of academic In class and avoid building up big balances." affairs, Valparaiso U., Valparaiso, IN 46383- American Express posters inviting everyone DO THEY GET TO BUY TICKETS? to take home an application. According to (CONTACT: Noel Capon, Center for 9978; Ph: 219/464-5264.) Research in Marketing of Financial Services, Even though the state of Indiana may never one bank official, some 14,000 financial allow a lottery, students at Indiana U. are institutions across the country issue credit 509 Uris HaH, Columbia U., New York, NY Beastie Boys: Not quite 10027). extensively researching lotteries in class. Due cards, and many of them arc now looking banned in Buffalo to repeated inquiries about lotteries from for a younger clientele. Special assignment: "They're rude. They're offensive. They're students in budget courses, IU's School of Why are they in such hot pursuit of different. They're daring," read adver Public and Environmental Affairs began students? Trouble-shooting student problems tisements for the Beastie Boys concert at the offering the lottery class this semester. "Because students graduate and become State U. of New York-Buffalo. Grades will be based on two papers and an real people," says Prof. Noel Capon, director Cold showers, missing shower heads, and The ads are right; the beastly band has exam. of Columbia U.'s Center for Research in the teaching assistants who can't speak offended many people from coast to coast. PARENTS ATTENDING NIGHT Marketing of Financial Services. "They're English—Henry Prahl has heard a lot of 'They're the raunchiest that ever came in," SCHOOL at the U. of Utah need not worry attempting to make people loyal to them student complaints. As an emeritus professor said the manager of Milwaukee's MECCA about finding a babysitter; they can take the early on in their lives and hope they'll hold and special assistant to the vice president arena. y~j'< kids to "Evening Discoveries," an edu on to the cards over time." of academic affairs, Prahl heads a retention The U. of California system has banned cational program for children ages 3-10. With the exception of American Express, project at Valparaiso U. Its aim? To really the band from ever returning to its campuses. Offered by the Child and Family De the credit card companies aren't doing the listen to students. And, during a U. of Nebraska-Lincoln velopment Center, the program is not a baby actual soliciting: That's the work of Prahl makes himself a target for school concert, band members threw beer—and sitting service—activities include art, body individual banks, credit unions, and savings complaints, inviting angry students 'to tell beer cans—into the audience. There's also coordination, language, leadership, and an^ |Io'^,^ays Dan Brighaml a'.'VISA him about their frustrations. He also invites a report of an alleged case of statutory rape spatial forms and design,' ! spolce^rhan.j; TC&jj^sterCarcl .and' VISA them to special "Tell It to an Administrator" of a 14-year-old .girl after the Lincoln:- A RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT companies electronically link institutions nights in residence halls. concert. GAME teaches students in Syracuse U.'s and handle settlement and billing guidelines, There, Prahl listens to the students on their The Beastie Boys' standard contract wisely "Cost Controls for the Food Service he says, "but we don't market to anyone, own turf, takes notes, and routes specific cautions promoters to provide "ample Industry" cites how to run a restaurant pro it's the individual banks that decide who gets complaints to appropriate officials. Then, he security" throughout a concert hall. fitably. Students choose the type of restaurant a credit card." follows up, keeping records of each The contract also warns, "There is some they'll run, what foods to buy, and how much But aren't college students generally complaint and reminding administrators to spraying of liquid during the show and the to pay employees. Class members compete considered credit risks? Opinion varies respond. BEASTIE BOYS would like to advise with each other through weekly profit and among credit officials'. Prahl also visits dining halls during dinner, security.personnel of this in advance. The loss statements. "Not really, we think it's a market with whercfie invites students to write about what BEASTIE BOYS do not wish to get the SOW SWEET IT IS. The sounds ema a lot of growth potential," said one Citibank they like and don't like about Valparaiso. security people wet; however it may happen nating from a pigpen are music to the ears spokesman, who abruptly refused further He hands out paper and pencils, and asks: on occasion. The BEASTIE BOYS will of a Virginia Commonwealth U. professor. comment on college students' credit What can VU do to help you be a better provide raincoats and hats for any security He records his hogs' hollerings and worthiness. student and reach your full potential? Some person desiring to use one to effectively transforms them into music. Some of the But John Snodgrass, vice president of First, students fill several pages with their. perform their, duties." songs he's written include: "Swine Lake," Federal Savings and Loan in Norman, Ok la., comments and questions. Prahl usually s SUNY-Buffalo responded to thfe.contract "TheuSwill," and "Roadhog." doesn't agree. "Students are considered Meave^tffewHfig hfU-^iSi 'a big fistful of clause by "rolling out the plastic," says risks because most have an unstable papers." Dennis Black, assistant dean of student Legal issues employment history and no established track Suggestion boxes and letters to the affairs. The school covered "everything that record of handling credit," he says. freshmen are other tactics Prahl uses to bring didn't move" in plastic. CHARGING FIRST AMENDMENT "However, this is a highly competitive out student opinions. He checks the 16 VIOLATIONS, the author of a play banned The contract also contains a page-long list at the U. of Alabama has filed a $100,000 business and the credit card companies are suggestion boxes three times each week. Not of "Dressing Room Requirements." The driven by pressure (to increase sales). Any all comments need a personal response— suit against the school. Officials banned necessities include: "Babylon Motel" because it contains nudity risk they take will be made up by increased maybe 20% require some kind of action. • Fresh fruit platter for ten; business and the high interest rates they Prahl's project aims primarily at freshmen. and graphic depictions of sexual acts and • "Cheese Combos" or other cheese- violence. The suit seeks damages against UA charge." "If you can save a freshmen from dropping filled snacks and a fresh cheese platter with According to Capon, credit card out, you've saved a career," he says. Letters and permission to stage the production on crackers, brie cheese included; campus. companies fully expect to have some amount sent to all freshmen at mid-term invite them • One case Heineken, two cases of monetary loss. "If there isn't any, that to write back or meet with him to discuss Budweiser, : SEARCHING BACKPACKS AND means they're too conservative in their •my problem. Most meetings last 30 to 50 PURSES to find a missing test is legal and • One quart Jack Daniels; within U. of Texas rules, says a UT inquiry. • One quart Tequila Gold, one dozen Two students filed complaints after a fresh limes; professor asked a teaching assistant to search .•.Cases of mixed sodas including Diet students' backpacks and purses after a test II HEADING HOME Coke, Coke, orange, and ginger ale; was discovered missing. Officials say the • One quart of chocolate milk; professor's actions were "within the scope • Hall's throat lozenges in honey, lemon, of his obligations" concerning scholastic dis FOR THE HOLIDAYS? or cherry flavor; honesty. • Assortment of condoms in various GRADUATE STUDENTS who work as Interested in visiting your high school colors; teaching assistants at the U. of California- • Ten bags honey-roasted nuts; Berkely are employees and have the right over the Christmas break? The Admis • Mirrors. to unionize, a judge has ruled. But research Buffalo had no problem in complying with assistants, who're paid a salary to work their sions Office is starting a "Christmas most of the band's requirements—except for own studies, aren't employees. The decision, Visit" program and we are looking for the alcohol. Since the Beastie Boys are under if it survives an appeal, could reach the the legal drinking age, the. school couldn't California Supreme Court. enthusiastic students. We will provide provide it. And the colored condoms? Buffalo's Research the brochures and catalogs and you adminstration referred that request to the student government association, sponsor of THE RISK OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT provide the personality! If interested, the event. No decision had been reached by increases with higher education, says a U. National On-Campus Report's press time. of Illinois study. Of 1,294 female students simply stop by the Admissions Office surveyed, 12% reported that they had before you leave to pick up your Christ "SEE, WE'RE NOT SO BAD." In an effort experienced sexual harassment. But 23.4% to combat their "negative" image, U. of of the respondents were doctoral students, mas Visit packet and other relevant Mississippi fraternities and sororities pledged 15.9% were pursuing master's degrees, and to give $ 100,000 to a local center for alcohol 16.4% were seniors. The higher rate is information. You get a chance to promote and drug education. They "hope to show attributable to their "particular vulnera the image of Siena and your alma mater bility" of working one-to-one with faculty members, says the report. PART TIME—HOME MAILING PRO gets a chance to see you! GRAM! Excellent income! Details, send self- (CONTACT: Deborah Allen, UI addressed, stamped envelope. WEST, Box Counseling Center, Student Services Bldg., 5877. Hillside. NJ 07205. 610 E. 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Hartford 3:00 p.m. Sports Writer 16 Sat ' U. OP MARYLAND-BALTIMORE CO. 5:60 p.m. Georgetown, and Bucknell, all of which 18 Mon. MARIST 7:00 p.m. After two and a half months of practicing qualified for the National Championships. 26 Tue. FORDHAM 7:00 p.m. and half a dozen races, the men's cross Despite the fact they did not qualify, Siena 28 Thu. Colgate 7:00 p.m. country season came to an end with one last knocked off the Villanova Wildcats, who 30 Sat. CANISIUS 5:00 p.m. meet at Lehigh University for the NCAA qualified last year. The top five finishers who Division I National Qualifier. This race scored for the Indians included Charlie FEB. 2 Tue. Long Island U. &©0 p.m. included 55 teams from various areas ofthe Biegel with a time of 33:22, Tom Rothwell 6 Sat,- COLGATE 2:00 p.m. Northeast, including powerhouses such as' (33:31), Chuck Rogers (34:44), Sean 10 Wed. Brooklyn '.' 7:30 p.m. Georgetown; Navy, Penn State, and Villan McDonnell (34c3Q), and Rob Smillie (36:10). 13 Sat. St John's 1:30 p.m. ova. Despite suffering some tough losses thus This race concluded the 1987 season for 15 Mon. HOLY CROSS ! 7.-60 p.m. far, the Indians has high hopes in this race. the cross-country team. It was not a 18 Thu. Canisius 7:00 p.m. Although the course was-snow covered particularly successful season due to injury, 19 Fri. Niagara 7:00 p.m. and muddy, the day itself was sunny with illness, and the small number of participants. 23 Tue. VERMONT 7:00 p.m. temperatures irt the 60's. Because of the large It was a season in which the team was not number of runners competing, the first two dominant; something which Siena has based Home Games in Bold. miles of the 6.2 mile run were filled with its running tradition on. Nevertheless, the elbows and shoving. As it turned out, the team hung in there despite some tough losses Indians put forth a great effort against some and will be ready to regain that dominance New York's Ratification top-flight national competition. The top next year. Remembered Equestrians Riding High reflection and choice, or whether they are By HON. DOMENICKL GABRIELU, Vice forever destined to depend for their political Chairman By SUE CARMODY in the Intermediate Equitation on the Flat. constitutions, on accident and force. Sports Writer In separate Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter New York State Bicentennial Commission This statement is found in the opening Note: Prepared for delivery at St Rose College Divisions, Edie Galick placed second and paragraph of the first of The Federalist On Saturdy, November 21,1987, the Siena Sharon Sickles placed fourth. In the Beginner October 31, 1987 papers, published in the New York Inde Equestrian Team competed in their first local Walk/Trot/Canter Divisions Carol McDo Two hundred years ago, on September 17, pendent Journal on October 27, 1788, and show of the season at Winter Glen Farm nough and Bernadette Magowan both took 1787, thirty-nine delegates from each of the written to convince New Yorkers to support in Schenectady. The intercollegiate 'Show third place finishes, Bonnie Maniscalco thirteen original states except Rhode Island the proposed Constitution. was hosted by RPI and consisted of twenty placed fourth and Lori McGrail also placed brought the Constitutional Convention in This month, New Yorkers mark the 200th - schools in total. Eleven talented Siena riders fourth in the Beginner Walk/Trot Division. Philadelphia to a close when they stepped anniversary of that great document, and we competed in this show and all of them The Riding Club wishes to thank everyone forward one at a time to sign the proposed can take pride in it for several reasons. First, displayed potential. Heidi Grimm did who sponsored them in the bake sale, it being Constitution. While the last members were The Federalist is a national treasure of remarkably well, taking a first place finish a success. The next intercollegiate show will signing, Benjamin Franklin remarked that political thought, containing the essence of in Open Equitation Over Fences and sixth not take place until February, but the team he had often looked at the sun painted on our theory of republican government as set will compete in an informal show at Ballybay the back of the Convention President's chair out by three of our greatest thinkers— place in Open Equitation on the Flat. Diane Farm, which is where they practice, in without being able to tell whether it was a Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, both New Banino took another impressive first place January. rising or setting sun. "But now," he observed, Yorkers, and James Madison of Virginia. "I have the happiness to know that it is a Second, The Federalist has become widely ' rising and not a setting Sun." accepted as the authoritative commentary by The "miracle at Philadelphia" had been the Framers on the Constitution, even though accomplished. Somehow, delegates from its complexity prevented it from becoming Student Republicans North and South, East and West, big cities, the most influential commentary of the day. small towns and farmland, agreed to set aside Let us also remember The Federalist for their differences and formulate a common the very special challenge set out in its first Engaged in Disputes;na c I fl83GD framework of government designed to last essay; namely, the call to decide questions Within days, the second, and in many of constitutional significance by reflection (CPS)—The bitterness that has rocked the caught stealing 1,200 copies ofthe Florida respects, the more remarkable miracle had and choice, not by accident or force. This College Republican National Committee in Review, a conservative paper edited by Paffe. begun. This was the miracle of constitutional challenge is an important one, especially in recent months has split some state and A similar rift has split the student ratification by the states, a process not widely New York, a melting pot of different peoples campus Republican groups as well. Republicans in California, where national understood today, but one which gave and religions for well over a century before Student Republicans at the University of chairman Reeves joined a walkout at the meaning to the idea of popular consent two the Constitutional Period. If there is one Vermont, Ohio State, Michigan State and in state convention earlier this year to rally hundred years ago. In accordance with factor that distinguished New York from the the large statewide Florida and California support for Fred Whitaker, who ran against Article VII of the Constitution, ratification other states in the 1780s, it was our great chapters are all engaged in ongoing internal Jim Michalski for the state chairmanship. or approval of the Constitution was required diversity of people, cultures, and faiths. disputes. Reeves, Michalski says, tried to lead by the conventions of nine states. The As early as 1643, William Kieft, the 'And, as at the national level, the disputes enough people from the convention floor so election of delegates to these state ratifying director-general of then Dutch New Nether- center less on which candidates to back in that a quorum would no longer be present, election conventions amounted to the first land, reported that eighteen languages were the 1988 primary season approaching in 2 Stalling a vote until Fred Whitaker—Reeves' nationwide referendum in American history. spoken in the city of New Amsterdam (later months than on who gets to control the candidate for the job—could get more Consider the ratification process as it renamed New York City by the English).' party's campus affairs. support. operated here in New York State. On French-speaking Walloons fought to retain "Youth politics is the most vicious form Not enough people left with Reeves, j September 21, four days after the signing their linguistic identity under Dutch rule. of politics, I assure you," Dennis" Kilcoyne, however, "Wesflufiad a quorum," Michalski of the Constitution, the first printed version New England Puritans had settled on Long the former executive director of the College said, and the vote was held without Whitaker appeared in the newspapers of New York. Island and continuously pressed for Republicans, told College Press Service in and his supporters: Immediately, debate began with commen increased autonomy for their local commun describing the warfare last spring. Reeves still refuses to recognize the taries by "Cato," "Caesar," "Brutus," and ities. There was a substantial Dutch pop Many local and state College Republican election as legitimate, although the state "Publius," pen names for advocates for and ulation, especially in. the Upper Hudson, chairmen feel national chairman Stockton Republican party does. To settle squabbles against ratification. In January 1788 the state descended from the first settlers of the early Reeves and his predecessor, David Miner, between Michalski's supporters and Whitak- legislature met and, in February, agreed to 1600s. There were French Hugenots, Ger were "arbitrary and cliquish," said former er's camp, the California Republican Party the rules governing the election of conven man Palatines, and Scandinavian Lutherans. Colorado state chairman Andy Busch. As eventually recognized Whitaker's group as tion delegates and the time and place of that Somehow all these people, looking to retain tensions grew at the national level, they often a separate, but equally legitimate, student convention. their group identities, managed to carry out spilled over to the state and local level, Busch Republican organization. Mindful of the gravity of the ratification the challenge laid down by Alexander said. Michigan State University's College issue, the state legislature was determined Hamilton in The Federalist. They carefully "The CRNC should discipline itself," said Republicans fell into disarray last spring after to make the election of convention delegates reflected upon the choices before them, Busch, who feels the national committee is trying to disrupt a "Gay Blue Jeans Day" as open and accessible as possible. For this resorting to a minimum of violence; and, inappropriately meddling in state organiza to support gay civil rights with a "Straight reason, the legislature voted to move polling when-the time came, they exercised their tion affairs. "The decentralization of the Shirt Day" meant to mock homosexuals. places from the county seats to towns. The right to vote in what amounted to a national College Republicans is its real strength." The effort backfired when a wide array legislature also removed the property referendum on the Constitution. Their great At the University of Florida College of MSU student groups blasted chapter requirement from this particular vote, and failing is that they were unable to share the Republicans chapter, some members charge members as insensitive. there is no mention of any race requirements blessings of liberty with black and female Reeves, who used to head the state group, Even David Murley, who was elected to in voting for delegates. New Yorkers. allegedly fixed club election rules to help lead the CRs 2 weeks after the incident, Federalist and Antifederalist legislators Today, we look back to the eighteenth a friend, Joe Saviak, become the chapter's agrees, "I think there are certain extremists decided to delay the convention elections century as a simpler time because we see president. in the group that gave it a bad name. We until April 29, 1788, and to postpone the it through the nineteenth century and the Members of Saviak's fraternity reportedly want to put the whole gay-lesbian incident convening of the state ratifying convention waves of immigrants it brought to our shores. joined the CR chapter shortly before the behind us." The group is currently rebuilding, until June 17. Whatever the reasons for delay, This is a mistake. New York State, in the election, and cast ballots in the club's March Murley said. one of the primary results of it was to provide 1780s, did not face the same social problems election, although they had not been enrolled In Vermont, Republicans in campus the citizenry of New York with adequate we face today; however, the New York of in the club long enough to vote. groups are no longer talking to statewide time to reflect and decide upon the single the 1780s was a highly diverse state with And when state-level College Republican College Republicans leaders in the aftermath greatest question of their time. Alexander problems and uncertainties of its own, not officials declared the elections invalid, the of a series of disputes about whether the state Hamilton, one of the New York delegates the least of which was the gradual recovery' Florida College Republicans split into 2 leaders can appoint the leader of the at the Constitutional Convention in Phila from postwar economic depression. The groups, one supporting Reeves and Saviak, University of Vermont campus chapter. delphia, anticipated the enormity of this great testament of that age is that its citizens the other supporting president-elect Paul And at Ohio State, College Republican issue, when he wrote: were able to rise above their circumstances Paffe and acting president Andreas Nechyba. Herb Gillan charged last April that a member It has been frequently remarked, that it and consider the fundamental question Paffe since has gone on to form the Student of the executive board was running a smear seems to have been reserved to the people before them on the basis of reflection and Republicans, while Saviak petitioned suc campaign against him to hinder his efforts of this country, by their conduct and example, choice. It is an immense source of pride for, cessfully for the university to allow the to be elected club president Faculty advisor to decide the important question, whether all of us fortunate enough to call New York College Republicans to reorganize. Herbert B. Asher resigned in disgust, saying societies of men are really capable or not, State "home," and a heritage we can The rift continued through the summer, he disagreed with the way the club handled of establishing good government from celebrate as our own. when Saviak and some of his supporters were the incident. Page 18 THE INDIAN December 11,1987 SPORTsMsPORTS...SPOktMsp6RTS...SP6RTS...SPORTS...SPORTS Otcfafyutduty s4t6tete&
in the Championship game of the Siena By YATA BROTSIS Classic Tournament against Manhattan. Sports Editor Kaczkowski, in regards to her injury said, Basketball player Kathy Kaczkowski has "I really wanted to play and it bothered me been named as Outstanding Athlete for this that 1 couldn't." issue of the Indian. In her second year of As for (Photo by Russ Kennedy) The team has been doing well this season. By YATA BROTSIS laKISn SAip'present the record is 8-4-1. Schneid Sports Editor stressed the fact that "the quality players, M Senior Eric Schneid has been named the schedule, and the experienced coaching Outstanding Athlete for this issue of the staff have helped us reach a second place Indian. In his third year of participating on position in the league." the hockey team, he has proven to be one "The coaches," he claimed, "respect the aggressive player. Coach Pat Sheridan players." Coach Sheridan also stated that "in claims, "he is a good shooter and a 'reckjess' the three years that I've co.ached him, he skater." Schneid was in fact second top is probably the most enthusiastic pjayer, scorer last year with 25 goals and 24 assists. alwaysgiving 110%." Schneidls a marketing This year, he has maintained his position of management major and was recently named second leading scorer during the first 13 to Who's Who in American Universities and games, with 9 goals and 9 assists to date. Colleges. . (Photo by Russ Kennedy) tt- Bi Women's Tennis Please accept Competes in §i Oral Gillespies' offer Division III Finals and write one article for By JOE TRAPPASSO captain, and Janelle Ogden. Junior Lisa Contributor Brown and freshmen Debbie Killen, Kim , The Indian f| The women's tennis team had a successful Pfeifle, Maryann Beichert and Eileen season with a fine record of 8-3. The team -• Ferguson. All made contributions to the played two Division II schools, Marist and success of the team. ' ;f*jfi1 with m) strings attached LeMoyne, and the number one and two Each match is played with six singles and ranked Division III schools in the state last three doubles, optional repeats. The school year, Skidmore and Vassar, respectively. The who wins five of these matches wins. The and no obligation. New York State Division IH finals were held team won 63% of then singles matches and in the indoor tennis courts at the Pine Grove 72% of their doubles matches. Only three Country Club in Syracuse. This was a first. of the eight players had any prior varsity for Siena as no other women's tennis team college experience. They finished the season Friends this is qualified for the championships. tied for* 12th place out of 38 Division IH Oral's last chance The players include seniors Lori Burton, schools in New York State.' \ for salvation do not send him to see Elvis. The Indian! The Foy Campus Center Ext. 2560 Siena's 1987 Women's Tennis Team. (Photo by Russ Kennedy) December 11,1987 THE INDIAN Page 19 SPORTS...SPORTS...SPORTS...SPORTS...SPORTS...SPORTS...SPORTS Siena Inducts 3 Into Hall of Fame By FRANCIS ELIA Division II titled in 1982. In addition, she Sports Writer was a member of the softball team for two seasons, ending her career with a batting When the words "Hall of Fame" are average of .528.- mentioned, many sports fans think of Jack Callahan played varsity golf for three Cooperstown, NY or Springfield, MA (sites seasons, and was a co-captain for each of of the baseball and basketball halls of fame, those years. He qualified for the NCAA respectively.) On November 9, however, College Division National Championships Siena kept its version of the sports hall of twice, and he placed first in the Eastern fame going strong by inducting three Collegiate Athletic Association (ECAC) members into its elite membership. tournament in 1971. This year's inductees were basketball Callahan's father, Leo, a former athletic player Vicky Aromando (Class of 1982), administrator, is a member of the Siena isn golfer Jack Callahan (1972), and baseball Sports Hall of Fame. Jack's induction thereby player Dave Smith < 1978). creates the first father-son combination in Aromando is the firstwoma n inducted into the hall. this elite athletic group. She is the second Coach Jim Jabir bring style to Lady's Hoop. (Photo by Russ Kennedy) Dave Smith played varsity baseball from all-time scorer in Lady Indian history with 1976 to 1978. He was the first Siena player 1,594 points, and was twice named a first to reach the 100 career hit mark, and he team All-American by the American Wom also holds a share of the record for most en's Sports Federation. She holds the record hits in a game: five. He ended his Siena career m Lady Hoopsters for most points scored in one season, 617, with a 15-game hitting streak, and following and also holds the record for highest rebound his junior year (1978), was drafted by the average (7.8 per game) in a career. New York Mets. He played one year in Little Bounce to Quick Start Along with being the first women to score Falls, NY, where he batted .300. 1,000 points in a season, Aromando helped Smith is a current employee of Siena, By ROB BLENKLE lead the Lady Indians to a New York State where he works in the development office. Sports Writer The Lady Indians are flying high coming off a 72-50 victory over Niagra University and with their capturing of the Siena Invitational, their record now stands at 3 wins and 0 losses. Siena came out strong against Niagra and Merry Christmas jumped all over the Lady Eagles. The score was 23-4 before Niagra even knew what hit them. The Indians showed a trait they've been successful with so far this season; high from the paced offense with trapping pressing defense. Niagra did regroup after a few time outs and came within 11 points before half time, Student Senate but Siena kept its cool and led 31-16 by half time. This same intensity was employed in the second half and Siena went right back at the Eagles again. All players saw quality time C~> M<-U4J^ which gave some valuable experience for both Freshman Val Higginsand Katie Ryan. Siena won the game with team basketball which is represented in the box score, as every player scored. Kathy Kaczkowski led- the Indians with 15 points and 6 rebounds, Cindy Wyrick, shot well and added 12 points. Mary Fuchs, Arlene Beers and Shawn Shafer each tossed in 8 points. muf siacefa < Coming off the bench, Judy O'Brein hit ^\X^*~ percent shooting effort from the floor, while spark for Siena in the first half. He scored holding the Deacons to just 29 percent on 12 points, including a 2 for 2 performance By FRANCIS ELIA the defensive end. from 3-point range, and handed out five Sports Writer Siena opened the second half by upping assists in the first half. The date was November 30, 1987. The the lead to 20, but at this point the Demon This was topped, however, by two site was Winston-Salem, North Carolina, me Deacons slowly began to make a comeback. LeMoyne players, Pete Jerebko and Len heartland of the Atlantic Coast Conference With nine minutes remaining, the lead was Rauch. Both players had also scored 12 (ACC), argued by many as the strongest down to 13 at 64-51, and seconds later Steve points in the first half, while Rauch, at 6'6", conference in college basketball today. The McCoy, the Indian's leading rebounder, was had pulled down 11 rebounds against the hosts were the Demon Deacons of Wake whistled for his fourth foul. taller Indian front line. Forest University, a school known nation With McCoy on the bench, Siena's lead Siena again pulled out to a double-digit wide for its athletic achievements. What was dwindled to ten, and with 6:35 left, Brown lead in the second half, as two quick Jeff a nice school like Siena doing in a place was called for a charge, his fourth foul, and Hollandjumpersand a layup by McCoy gave like this? took a seat on the bench to rest. the team a 51-41 lead. Winning. McCoy was back in the game, yet with LeMoyne, however, was not about to die. Led by Rick Williams' 17 points and a Brown sitting, Wake scored the next five Jerebko hit two 3-pointers and Rauch added steady 12 point, 6 assist performance by points, capped off by Boyd's breakaway two layups as the Dolphins went on a 10- freshman guard Marc Brown, the Indians layup, and with 3:57 left the score read 68- 2 run, cutting the lead to 53-51. upset the Deacons 72-67 in a game termed 63. Siena opened up another eight point'lead, by head coach Mike Deane as "one of-the The next three minutes provided a great as Holland hit a jumper along with-baskets biggest wins in the history of Siena College." deal of action on both ends of the court, by McCoy and Brown. Jerebko, however, Siena came into the Winston-Salem yet the score remained unchanged until Sam answered with another 3-pointer, and the Memorial Coliseum as a heavy underdog to Ivy, who led the Deacons with 23 points, Siena lead was back to five. the Wake Forest five, especially after hit a 6-footer with 16 seconds to go, cutting For the last eleven minutes of the game, incurring an eight point loss, 77-69, at the lead to three. the Siena lead never grew beyond six. Five Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jeff Robinson pat the game on ice for the straight points by the Dolphins' Scott Hicks Jersey the previous Friday. Indians, however, hitting all four of his free cut the lead to two with 5:52 remaining/yet The Winston-Salem Journal had predicted throws in the final 12 seconds. Brown answered with two consecutive an easy game for Wake Forest, saying that The Indians got strong performances from baskets of his own, bringing the lead back the Deacon guards Cal Boyd and Tony R£ack; many• of their players in the win, including to six at the 4:03 mark. should easily dominate the Indian backcourt ? "trpoiMUfn perfect shooting from Art Smith, With 41 seconds remaining, the lead was Even a majority ofthe 4,850 in attendance four blocked shots and seven rebounds from down to three, 73-70, and when Brown expected a Wake Forest victory, not ever Monty Henderson, eight points and three missed the front end of a one-and-one free Rick Williams takes one front the Charity knowing where Siena or Loudonville wen. blocked shots from freshman Steve Downey, throw opportunity with 34 seconds left, Stripe. (Photo by Russ Kennedy) (one person asked a team member "You're and seven points and ten rebounds from LeMoyne had a chance to tie the game. from the Pittsburgh area, right?") Steve McCoy. Jerebko, however, was unable to match What happened, however, was something The men then traveled back to the friendly his earlier 3-point successes, and Monty Rowdies. Call Jack Keane at 272-0815 for very few could have predicted. confines of Loudonville (or Londonville, as Henderson sank two free throws with 13 information regarding the trips...Marc Brown The game started off close, with Wake some North Carolina residents referred to seconds on the clock, accounting for the final was named Rookie of the Week by the holding a 7-6 lead three minutes into the it as) and the Alumni Recreation Center to points of the game and securing the Siena ECAC North Atlantic Conference for the game. This would be the last lead the face the Dolphins of LeMoyne College. victory. week ending December 5. Brown averaged Deacons would see all evening. A Division 2 team from Syracuse, Brown ended the game with 20 points and 15 points and 7 assists over the first three Siena scored the next seven points, and LeMoyne turned out to be a surprising test seven assists, with Robinson adding 14 and games for the Indians...Rick Williams had then a minute later, started a 14-3 run that for the Indians. Suffering through a sub-par McCoy ten and ten rebounds. Rauch ended his consecutive free-throw streak end at 33 gave them a 27-15 lead with 7:52 remaining performance after the Wake Forest game, the game with 25 points and 14 rebounds when he missed his fourth attempt against "Hvthe'first-hWf.' "23^- tStiJ$ the Indians had- to hold on for a 75-70 for. LeMoyne, while Jerebko contributed 21. LeMoyne Saturday night. He was 2 for 2 WIK8 ba!H£ tia£ti \H cittse the gap* tB 23- victory.,,,, .^^ Going into last Wednesday's game against against both Fairleigh Dickinson and Wake 2^Pahd! it Segan to look like the Deacons At first it looked like Siena was going to Fairfield, Siena's record stood at 2-1. They Forest; and had hit his first three against were going to end all hopes of an Indian begin ^where they left off in North Carolina, face Marist in Poughkeepsie tomorrow night, LeMoyne, in addition to his 26 in a row from upset opening an early 14 point lead. The Dolphins followed by the Siena Invitational on the end of last season...With the home victory Siena responded, however, with a 14-0 weren't going to be dragged out ofthe water, December 28 and 29 and Syracuse in the against LeMoyne, Siena improved its record spurt over the next five minutes, as Wake however, and erased most ofthe lead, cutting Carrier Dome on January 2. in the A.R.C. to 141 -40 (.779) since it opened went from the 5:51 mark to the :42 mark it to 2, and trailed at halftime by only six, TRIBE TALK: Bus trips to the Marist in 1974...The Indians first home game after without scoring. The Indians' halftime lead 45-39. game (Dec. 12) and the Syracuse game (Jan. school resumes will be on Wednesday night, read 43-26, due mostly to a phenomenal 60 Marc Brown appeared to be the only real 2) are being orgnized by the Tee Pee January 20, versus Northeastern. Hockey Team Surges On By TOM NOLTE O'Brien, Tim Donlon, and Turbert also broke Sports Wrtier into the scoring column as Siena jumped out Despite a rash of recent injuries and to a 3-0 first period lead and never let up. illnesses ranging from cracked ribs to the The Indians continued their winning ways flu, the Siena hockey team, behind a very by crushing C.W. Post in a 8-1 league rout. balanced scoring attack, has improved its Again, balanced scoring was the key as record to 4-2-1 in the Metro Conference and Gerhold and Sabatino each collected 2 goals 8-4-1 overall. whUe Strohecker, Graney, Schneid, and Tony After losing to Pace 10-3, the Indians Dominicus all chipped in with 1. In goal, bounced back behind goalies Jeff Montie and Montie stopped 22 shots. Joe Frazier by shutting out league foe Kean Following another loss to Pace 8-3, Siena State 10-0. Mark Sabatino led the 80 shots closed their three game road trip with an on goal attack with a hat trick while 8-5 win at Wagner. Gerhold's hat trick, along Christian King, Eric Schneid, Matt O'Brien, with 2 goals by Schneid sparked the Indians Dan Miclette, Greg Gerhold, Bob Stho- as they overcame an early 2-0 deficit and hecker, and Dan Turbert each added a goal. scored 3 goals in the -final period to break Siena moves up ice. (Photo by Russ Kennedy) Offensive firepower was the story once a 5-5 deadlock; Pisciarino, Graney, and again as Schneid and Steve Pisciarino scored Turbert each added 1 as Siena collected 53 And You Thought X-County Wasn't Exciting 2 goals a piece leading the way to a 9-5 shots on goal. Montie finished the game with to the bitter ehd. They finsihed arm in arm victory over Marist. Strohecker, Tim Graney, 29 saves. By DIANE MURA TORE in 222nd place, with a time of 20:35 for the Sports Writer muddy 5 K course. Becky Leonard finished The women's cross-country team headed next for Siena in 22:07, followed by Penny off to Lehigh University on November 13th Sayers in 22:42 and Geri Baldwin storming for the NCAA National Qualifier Invita by in 22:53. Penny, Geri and Becky com tional taking place -on the following day. mented on the race: "Unbelievable!!" Their chauffeured 18' stretch automobile The return trip to Siena proved to be quite arrived at the Sheraton Jetport Inn early that an experience. A drained battery is the last evening. They dined at a fine Italian thing needed on the N-Y. State Thruway after restaurant where they feasted with elegant dark. Thirty miles south of Albany the van company while being entertained by talented died in the tollbooth at which the well musicians. A certain member of the team conditioned athletes immediately jumped preceded to dance with the mandolin player out and heaved the van to the side of the while two other members joined along. Upon road. Aided by a most generous stranger, returning to their luxurious, spacious rooms, who gave the van four jump-starts along his the team decided to take a relaxing swim way, the team made it back safely under in the hotel's lovely indoor pool. the superior driving skills of their ever so J£f The race? Well the Siena women showed calm and fearless coach, Dr. Bulger. When great courage in their brutal competition asked what his reactions were to the day, against the best colleges in the nation. With all that could be understood from Bulger's over 280 runners in the race, teammates comment was, "...speeding ticket." Another Dora Damiano and Diane Muratore decided fine performance for women's cross-country to work through the race stride for stride to close out an unbelievable season. Coach Bulger advises team to "bear down, and go for it." (Photo by Nick Murgtore)