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6 0 YEARS OF PUBLICATION eacon I February 5,1996 • WILLIAM PATERSON COLLEGE

Noted paleontologist to lecture The William Paterson College United Science Club Dinosaur Committee will be presenting Cathy Forester, Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Science 433. Forester, a faculty member at State University of New York, Stony Brook, will be speaking of her field work in Africa. She will also be answer- ing questions on dinosaurs and discussing current events relating to dinosaurs. Members of the college community who want to know if dinosaurs were warm-blooded, what they ate, or if Jurassic Park was realistic are encouraged to attend. For more information contact the Student Government Association at 595-2157.

Graduate studies night planned Members of the Dinizulu African Dancers, Drummer and Singers performed dances from West AfricaTintheWimmnPatersonl College Student Center last Thursday, Feb. 1, to kick off African Heritage Month on the campus. Sylvana Menesesffhe Beacon ] The Office of Graduate Studies and Research at William Paterson College, will be hosting a Graduate Studies Information Night on Monday, Feb. 26, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Student Empowerment lecture, dance Center Ballroom. The program is designed to provide prospec- V tive graduates students an opportunity to discuss the program with the college's deans, graduate open African Heritage Month program coordinators and current students. Light Associates, an educational and motivational consulting cor- 1996 African Heritage Month at William Paterson f ' refreshments will be served. College kicked off last Thursday, Feb. 1, with a lecture by poration that specializes in ethnic studies, human relations i For more information, contact Eric Holerson at Lenworth Gunther, a history professor at Essex County and diversity training, is entitled "Empowering Ourselves (201)595-2237. College in Newark, and a performance by the Dinizulu Through Knowledge of Our Heritage, Heroes and Culture." African Dancers, Drummers, and Singers. According to organizers, the lecture fit in with the commit- Call for scholarship entries This year WPC's events are designed around the theme tee's desire to have partcipants not only appreciate their "Empowering Through Knowledge." own heritage but also gain knowledge of the differences March is Women's History Month, and to cel- "We decided that we would like to have a variety of that exist among other cultures and peoples. ebrate, the Passaic County Chapter of the New events, including arts and culture," explained Dorian "The challenge for us," Douglas explained, "was trying Jersey Association Of Women Business Owners Douglas, assistantant director of the Office of Minority to have everyone do something." is awarding seven scholarships for its entrepre- Education at WPC and one of the organizers of the month. Gunther, who helped prepare and teach Columbia neurial program, Start Right Build Right! which The lecture by Gunther, a founder of Edmedia SEE JAZZ PAGE 5 begins Feb. 29. A call for entries is announced and open to any individual or business owner who desires to take this nationally tested and proven training program to help start or grow Moratorium on new organizations lifted their business.

The program meets each Thursday evening •Four new Greek groups have 'expressed interest' in joining WPC campus i! t I from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through March 28 at Compilied from formed. The moratorium was to be in with this in the past." William Paterson College. • Beacon Staff Reports effect until Fall 1993. However, it was The process begins with a potential To apply for a Start Right Build Right! schol- expanded twice for the same reasons, organization filing a letter of intent. arship, write Elsa Reinhardt, Elsa Reinhardt For the first time since 1992, new once in the Fall of 1993 and again in According to the By-Laws of the Enterprises, 79 Union Blvd., Suite G, Totowa, organizations may apply to become April of 1994. The final extension ran Constitution of the Greek Senate of NJ 07512-1017. Or call 201-942-1111 ext. 1035. part of the William Paterson College • out this past January. William Paterson College, "The letter Greek system. Don Phelps, Greek advisor, should inform the Greek Senate that there is a group interested in organiz- INSIDE In March of 1992, in response to explained that much preparation has ing a Greek-lettered organization." Calendar 2 Insider 1-1 low membership numbers and concern occurred in anticipation of the morato- According to Phelps, there are three Campus News 3 Letters 6 about the health of existing organiza- rium's expiration. "We conducted Classifieds S-4 Op-Ed 7 different "Recognition Committees" tions, Melanie Sigal, WPC student workshops in December on the Editorials 6 Personals S-4 representing the the Fraternity, Horoscopes 1-4 Sports S-1 advocate and Greek Senate advisor, process and how it works." He " i Historically Black and Latino (HBLC) declared a moratorium restricting new explained that there was some concern about how smooth the process and Sorority governing committees. NOTE: National News and World News Will Greek organizations from being Return shortly. We thank you for your patience. would run since "no one had dealt SEE GREEK PAGE 5 2 February 5,1996 WE BEACON February 5,1996 3 CMfMTONITY CALENDAR Mill Monday Introduction to Resume Expert. Feminist Collective-Meeting at 3:30-4:30, SC 214. team as we prepare young adults 11:00-12:30, Morrison 148. 12:30, SC 213. New members for the future. 8 a.m., Catholic Campus Ministry- Contact Sharon, ext. 3020. welcome. Creative Source Dance CCMCenter, WPC Gate #L God speaks to us through scrip- Ensemble-It's second semester Contact Joanne, ext. 6184. Despite rumors, Billy Pat's remains open ture. Come and discover what Catholic Campus Ministry- Women's Center—Carmetta in running, C.S.D.E. is starting By Mona Zughbi He has to say to you. Join us for with why the pub has not been making a Give yourself a spiritual break! Parkes of the Passaic County today. Instructed by Freddy STAFF WRITER Bible Study & bring a friend. decent profit and why business was Join us for eucharistic service in Women's Center will be on cam- Moore, director and founder of Sunday 2pm, SC 302. Contact Joanne or booming in the earlier days of the pub. celebration of God's goodness to pus to provide individual and Footprints Dance Co. and direc- Catholic Campus Ministry- Gail, ext. 6184. It seems that the rumor that Billy Pat's When the pub first opened, along with brighten your day. 12:30, SC group counseling for survivors tor of Hudson Reparatory Dance Come celebrate mass with us Pub at William Paterson College is clos- the new Student Center in 1974, times 215. of sexual assault/violence. This Co. 7:30-9:30, Wightman Gym. and experience great times of Career Services—Workshop: ing its doors is not true although the Pub were different. Caribsa—Bob Marley Day service is free and available to Contact Richlyn Burnham @ faith, fellowship and fun! Resume Writing. 4:30-6:00, does plan on undergoing some transfor- Luncheon. Admission: Faculty/ male and female survivors. For info, desk, ext. 2292 or SGA Transportation is available and "The earlier days of the pub were more Morrison 146. Contact Sharon mations. Staff, $5; Students, $4. 11:00- appointment call the Women's mailbox. all are welcome. 7:30 p.m., booming because the drinking age was Rosengart, ext. 3020. "I've heard rumors about the Pub clos- 2:00, SC Ballroom. Center, ext. 2946. SC 214. CCMCenter, WPC Gate #1. 18 at the time," said Cavatto. "Because Friday Contact Joanne, ext. 6f 84. ing this year, last year, and the year of that, there was more of a population of Catholic Campus Ministry- Women's Center—Join Joan Catholic Campus Ministry- before," said WPC graduate and current students that were able to use the facili- Discover the joy of touching Wednesday Griscom and Meryle Kaplan for Do you have what it takes to be Pub employee, John Hernandez. "It's ty." lives in a special way. Join us for Career Services-Workshop: the Spring 1996 Weekly a leader and a role model? We been going on as long as I've been here." weekly visits to the Preakness Another factor in the difference in II Vocational Testing. 3:30-5:00, Women's Discussion Group. think you do! Join our retreat There is no doubt that there has been a S Nursing Home. All are wel- business as times have changed may Morrison 146. Contact Sharon, decline in business at the Pub in recent come. Contact Joanne, ext. ext. 3020. have to do with the fact that food and 6184. years. In the past four years, the Pub has alcohol were served at noon then. Delta Ujamma Market — seen the most serious decline in business, "I think when people were drinking |William Paterson College students, faculty and staff will soon be able to enjoy Starbucks cof- Art Gallery Lounge Display explained Anthony Cavatto, director of during the day the whole climate on cam- fehouse in Billy Pat's Pub during the day as well as its usual lunch and bar hours. African/African- American,, Sylvana Meneses/The Beacon WPC Auxiliary Services. and Opening Reception - fea- Vendors. SC Ballroom, 10:00 pus in the view towards alcohol was very Some students were enthusiastic about difference." turing a display by Dr. Garth a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sponsored by The origin of these rumors may have different," said Mitch Fahrer, director of the pubs continuing operation. Although many students would like to Gardener. SC Art Gallery Delta Sigma Theta QUALIFICATIONS: to do with the decline in business. "Of Campus Activities and the Student "You always hear about the school try- see the pub open later, chances are it will Lounge, .3:30-5:00 p.m. course these rumors are going to start Center. Sponsored by the Office of ing to establish community on campus. not. after people see that nobody is going to The decline of business does not seem Minority Education 1. Candidates must be full-time sophomore, junior, senior or graduate What better way to do so than by having "We can't change operating hours Thursday students. the pub and it is always empty," said to indicate that it is simply not wanted by the pub open so students stay on campus because we are apart of the student cen- Winnie Ruby, a WPC student. students at WPC. Career Services—Workshop: and hang out," added Ruby. ter and we are not a bar on the corner," 2. Candidates must have a CURRENT CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.25; Upon "There has been no move to close the "The pub should definitely stay open; However, some students feel that they said Cavatto. "It is important to under- Exploring Careers in your application, candidates'GPA's will be verified. Ibesday Major. 11:00-12:30, Morrison pub. Even though the business is no students don't have to drive anywhere would not be affected by the pub closing. stand that we are a part of an educational 147. Contact Sharon, ext. 3020. 3. Candidates must be free of any type of disciplinary record which doubt hurting the pub," said SGA and they can go right back to the dorms "I wouldn't mind at all if the pub institution and we have others to answer Career Services-Workshop: may call into question their suitability for the Resident Assistant posi- President Alex Malino. "I don't blame or apartments," said Matt Ferri, a junior closed," said junior Rey Lopez. "What's to." tion. Upon application, disciplinary records will be reviewed, and, if them if they were to close it if the decline at the college.'"More importantly, the the point of it staying open if it only Some students had suggestions about warranted, the applicant will be called in to further discuss his/her in business pursues." pub should always be here because it's a stays open until 1:00 a.m. If it stayed changing prices at the pub. Tax record. There-e»g>«B#<^l@^^ Irs legendary. opeopenni ononST&oue lourr latelater it wouldwokW'taake make a bibigg SEE PUB PAGE 4 4. The Resident Assistant appointment is for the full academic year (if appointment begins in the Fall term). Applicants must be available to 10 years after Challenger accident, changes continue that it was a simple malfunction make a commitment for the entire year. _. _ . . fue•l tank, allowing hot gases. t.o. rr.i.The. 1.-technologica1 i__:~..li cause„s„ onff nnanjd mroniAii^everythinrg iics nkokayv . Tnp.vpI neverr that it was a simnle malfunctioi IPHEGNWCY CENTER [ By Danielle Gabriel that made the shuttle explode," burn through and ignite it. The the accident, arrived at through thought that something like this info, 5. On-campus and off-campus employment must be approved by NEWS CONTRIBUTOR the aforementioned junior said. his/her Area Coordinator/Resident Director. compartment of the space cavity examinations of the shuttle rem- could ever happen." Pregnancy testing toll-free. nants found at the Kennedy "I think that technology is a "When you put all of these other Last Sunday marked the 10th containing the crew remained & Counseling 6. The individual must attend training workshops prior to the Spring Space Center where the launch good thing, but not something factors in perspective, though, it anniversary of the Challenger intact as it fell to the sea while Nothing & Furnishings Tax questions? Call TeleTax . semester and must participate in all designated staff development took place, were attributed to a that should be heavily relied kind of makes you think twice shuttle explosion which took the most of America watched in about who is making the big meetings throughout the year. failure in an O-ring seal on the upon when the choice between Post Abortion Support for recorded information lives of seven astronauts, includ- horror. decisions." "It was such a tragedy," stated right solid rocket motor. life and death is at stake," stated Groups ing would be teacher-in-space, In an attempt to prevent future on about 150 tax topics, WPC junior Jennifer "Before this tragedy hap- a WPC junior, adding that "the APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE Christa McAuliffe. entire situation could probably errors of this magnitude, NASA Greenwald. "Everyone was pened, it [a space shuttle launch] Services FREE THROUGH THE RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE The blast, which occurred on have been avoided." developed a system called the 24 hours a day. happy about the prospect of the was all so routine," said Caryn Jan. 28, 1986, 73 seconds after What still remains unclear, NASA Safety Reporting System & Confidential NORTH TOWER, D-29 Challenger's launch, but the Webb, senior. "The space shut- liftoff, was the result of the shut- however, is whether the explo- (NSRS), an extension of their DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 9, 1996, NOON whole thing turned out sad." tle goes up, it comes back down, tle breaking free from its large sion was as much to blame for Reliability and Quality 24 hour Answering service- TeleTax the lack of organizational skills Assurance Function, an organi- 201-538-0967 1-800-829-4477 Alumni Association ready for Phonathon among members of NASA as it zation that deals with concerns \2 Speedwell Ave. 1330 Hamburg Tpkj was to some failure in technolo- over type I errors. The NSRS Morristown Wayne Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Planners set sight on $125,000 goal; look to student volunteers to help gy. Before launching any shut- provides its employees with the teers for the Phonathon," Bonaparte said. "We opportunity to state other con- http://www.ustreas.gov By Christa Glod tle, NASA approaches the mat- would be in big trouble if they did not show up." ter with the assumption that the cerns that they feel haven't been BEACON STAFF WRITER Students who might not be sure of what volun- mission is not safe to undergo,' properly addressed. Ary Nussbaum Gena Zak Regardless of the actual caus- Mona Zughbi Dan McDonough Jr. If there is snow on the ground and President's teering for the Phonathon entails, might be sur- and proceeds to prove other- INSIDER EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR es, the fact remains that this eacon STAFF WRITERS DIRECTOR oft *" day is right around the corner, then it must be time prised to learn that the average night begins with a wise. If they fail to do so and ADVERTISING buffet style dinner. After dinner there is an orien- accident struck a common chord Jeremy Singer for William Paterson College's Alumni launch a mission that is not safe, FOUNDED IN 1936 Tim Bornemann Bill Lawson tation session. "We offer an extensive training they are committing what is among those who witnessed it. INTERIM -SPORTS Rodney Cauthen Association annual Phon-athon. CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF Sylvana Meneses George Roj| session," Bonaparte explained. "It is an excellent referred to as a type I error. "I was in grammar school, EDITOR Joe Giglio The Phonathon covers a span of four weeks Rich Tallmadge ADVI opportunity for students to get free training on Conversely, if they decide not to eleven years old, watching it PUBLICATION Christa Glod PHOTOGRAPHERS from Feb. 12 to Mar. 7. "We expanded it from Tracy Bodoff something that they will most definitely wind up launch a mission that is safe, with the rest of the class," said Laura Miele three to four weeks last year," explained Audrey Greenwald. "It was such a sad Yoni D. Greenbaum John F. Gillick Clementina Pope having to do one day." After dinner and the orien- they are committing a type II Bonaparte, assistant director of the alumni associ- thing; the teachers didn't even COPY EDITORS Tom Troncone tation session, calls are made until 9 p.m. "It's a error. The Challenger launch EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ation. The Phonathon solicits donations from know what to say." MEMBER lot of fun," she added, "It's not real hectic, not was an example of a type I error WPC alumni. The donations go towards helping The Beacon is published by students at William Paterson College of Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Jwjtjv real intensive." that proved to be costly. The Junior Gina Canale echoes the college community in the forms of grants and that sentiment. "I was upset offices in Student Center room 310. Newspaper content represents the judgement of The Beacon'sMf-m^cS As in past years, the Alumni Association has set total amount of reparations j^/////^ constitution and bylaws and does not necessarily represent the judgement of the College's SGA, administfS scholarships that are awarded to students, campus exceeded $2 billion. about it. It was sad, a shock, Ity or the State of a goal for the amount money they would like to NATIONAL NEWSRAPER New Jersey- Opinions in signed columns and letters to the editor are not necessarily the opinion of the staff, groups and faculty. "In the beginning, I thought horrible." ASSOCIATION The Beacon is independently operated, funded and controlled. "Students make up our largest group of volun- SEE GRANTS PAGE 5 4 February 5,1996 MS BEACON said Malino. "Everybody could the day. Starbucks is a chain of 2:30 and will not interfere with FROM PUB PAGE 1 go to the Road House and the upscale coffee houses that sell the pub's lunch times. Lunch "The prices aren't bad at all the time," said Fahrer. pub, as most people know is flavored coffee, cappuccino, will continue to be served. but they should have more spe- The reason why many stu- strict on carding and people espresso, and pastries served on "I think a place to drink cof- cials like $1 shots or $.50 dents have made local bars want to go where everybody is, china; fee and relax will be a nice drafts," suggested Lopez. competition may have to do including the younger people." The cafe, expected to receive touch to the student center," "The prices the pub offers with how lenient the bar is, Billy Pat's will continue to its official debut later this said junior Beth Cipoletti. "It can't be the problem," said regarding drinking laws. cater to more than just the 21 month, will be a new place to will be neat to have a coffee February 5,1996 Cavatto, "The price of beer is "I think business has been the and older age group. go with a quiet atmosphere in shop by day and a pub by $1.75 in a 12 oz. mug and $3.50 way it is for the pub because of A Starbucks Coffee House the morning hours. night." a pitcher." places like the Road House," will open in Billy Pat's during The coffee shop will close at "The pub is dirt cheap com- "Bottle Rocket" launches f ifcn career pared to other places," said 1 Malino. "Going elsewhere, you would pay a $2-3 cover charge and $1 a draft, but at the pub By Ary Nussbaum there is no cover unless there is INSIDER EDITOR a band and drafts are the same except you're drinking out of a Bottle Rocket," the brainchild of former University of Texas filnN mug and not a plastic cup." V HP V y^students Wes Anderson and Owen C. Wilson, has turned into a bonanza for the^ To help identify reasons for two, catapulting them into a Hollywood scene known for eating its young alive. the decline there is currently a Directed by Anderson, this feel-good movie is about three Texas boys who try to* survey available to students at the bar. The feedback from prove that their life is not a waste by attempting to transform themselves into gangsters, but it^ these surveys will help Cavatto is quite apparent the trio should look for a career change. The goofy crooks combine suspense and^ have a better understanding as laughter, causing one to sympathize with these wannabe Goodfellas who look up to Mr. Henry (James^ to what students want to see Caan), a super suave wiseguy. done differently in regards to A panel discussion featuring Anderson, Owen Wilson and his brothers, Luke and Andrew, on January 24 at the^ the operation of the pub. Sony building in New York City, followed the movie screening. The director, with his good-natured smile, rum-^ Cavatto has already been tak- pled clothes, Kramer-type hair and a look like he just stepped off an band's tour bus, explained^ ing steps and developing new when they started to film they were going for a "Goodfellas" type of movie, one that portrayed the characters as bona-^ ideas to help the pub just break fide hoods. But they soon realized it wouldn't work out that way because they lacked the knowledge and background) even. to pull off a movie like that. Instead, they opted for a less serious approach where Dignan (Owen), Anthony (Luke) and) "There has been an effort to Bob (Robert Musgrave) turn to petty theft to prove loyalty to each other. As Luke said, "We kept crime with the comedy.") try and bring in live entertain- ment by WPC students," said Playing twenty-something-year-olds going nowhere fast, the actors were asked about the type of research they did for the] Cavatto. "Hopefully we can roles. Luke responded, "We didn't hang around juvenile delinquents to get ready for the part." Anderson said they were) eventually move to booking thinking about getting professional actors for "Bottle Rocket" when Andrew retorted, "We thought about getting a real direc-1 larger local bands;" tor." In order to help bring live iSJGjK^MSSJ^^ that 4uxiQg_Qne scene he was charged by QwenJ entertainment and boost the started to back up," a natural reflex that younger brothers worldwide have. i popularity of the pub, three pro- Speaking of the shooting schedule, Owen said it took 40 days, starting from the end of '94 and was finishing in September j moters have been hired. not his usual self. [ '95. The movie "was not too scary until James Caan came in," he said. "They have an entertainment "These kids seem to have their heads in the right place. They're talented, funny and nice to be with," Caan said of j and P.R. schedule and are doing You suspect the * their best to promote the facili- t his experience with the first-time film actors and director. The subject then turned to Anthony's love interest, Inez (Lumij ty," Cavatto explained. \cavazos), and it was learned that the studio recommended Cameron Diaz of "The Mask" for the role. Owen said, "We/ It seems that this idea may So you call Dr. Nltsbldtt, your family vet back home. ^ brought in all kinds of bombshell actresses to try out for the part." Then Inez came in, seemed different, more book-y have already helped the pub. kish, real intelligent and ended up with the role. Last Monday, one of the bands The call is cheap. Asked if they were getting accustomed to the Hollywood lifestyle, Luke answered, "We don't really hang outy played. k with other film makers and can't get into any of the hip clubs. It would be nice at least once a week." "I wasn't here but I heard CTOO bad about the Consultation .fee.) Before ending the discussion, Owen said the most important element in making a movie is "having Monday was packed more than • story to tell. It's difficult getting the money for it and is something you really have to believe in." it would have been as a regular Monday night without a band," Anderson countered, "It depends on the movie. You could have some really great camera shots^ said Renee Michaelian, a junior or stunts planned which could make a great movie." and pub-employee. "I think Sign up for AW True Reach Savings • and save 25% Currently working on new material, including a western, the Anderson and^ Tony hiring the three of us to do no matter who, how, when or where Wilson writing tandem plan on continuing working together with the same cas^ promotions, advertising, and you call in the U.S. and crew for any ensuing productions. With "Bottle Rocket" under their, band bookings for Wednesday's belt, a new team of filmmaking heavyweights may have been^ should make a difference." formed. There have been other steps taken to help improve the pub's Life can be complicated. AT&T True Reach Savings5" is simple. Save 25% on every kind of call on turnout. your AI&Tphone bill-direct dial, calling card, directory assistance, local toll, cellular, fax and modem - "I know we've had competi- when you spend just $25 a month? No other plan gives you all these different ways to save!* tion with other bars with cheap Just call 1800TRUE-ATT to sign up. Save on every call. That's Your True Choice™ beer, so we lowered our prices," said Hernandez. "Another thing we did was bring in more of a variety of beers." Many agree that the pub's state does have much to do with local competition. 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'.:• t By Tim Bornemann Formed in 1991, TanaReid's Stitt, Jimmy Heath, and Zoot Men's basketball still alive in playoff hunt STAFF WRITER fourth and latest release, Simms. Looking Forward, is a mix of The members of TanaReid Pioneers avoid elimination with first win over Jersey City in nine years; Frederick stars again On Sunday, Feb. 11, William original cuts and time-tested will also appear on "Sittin' In," leave it at that." Paterson College presents the covers by artists such as Dave an informal talk show hosted by By Jeremy Singer The Pioneers are now 8-11 overall, but winter 1996 edition of the Jazz Brubeck. The band's cohesive- David Demsey, coordinator of INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR Room Series. TanaReid is set to ness and unity derive from a long the Jazz Studies program. just 4-9 NJAC.(the record that counts for perform at 4 p.m. in the Shea history of collaborating with tal- Admission to TanaReid's per- The William Paterson College men's the conference playoffs), ninth place in Center for the Performing Arts. ented individuals, thus making it formance is available either at basketball team may have passed a major the conference, four games behind the They are spearheaded by the easier to collaborate amongst the door or in advance. Tickets crossroads when they defeated Jersey fourth and final playoff spot with five powerful rhythm section of themselves. are $9, $6 for senior citizens, City State College 73-67 Wednesday at games to go. Akira Tana, percussion, and Reid has recorded and toured non-WPC students and WPC the Rec Center for the first time since Despite the steep mountain the faculty, staff, and alumni. There Rurus Reid, a bassist and WPC's with the likes of J.J. Johnson, February 1987. Pioneers must climb to make the playoffs is no admission charge for WPC '«m Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, director of Jazz Studies. Also or to qualify for the NCAA Division III James Moody, Benny Golson, students with a valid I.D. For WPC THIS WEEK comprising the group are John tournament, many WPC players feel that, Stetch, piano, Craig Bailey, alto and Jack DeJohnette. Tana has additional information call the Kean - Mon. 8 p.m. with consecutive wins against Jersey City sax and flute, and Mark Turner, worked with Sonny Rollins, Milt Shea Center box office at 595- Rufis Reid (left) and Akira Tana (right) of TanaReid will perform on and last week against Rutgers University- tenor and soprano sax. Jackson, Lena Home, Sonny 2371. (Rescheduled from Sat.) Feb. 11, 1996 at WPC's Jazz Room Series. RU-NEWARK - Wed. 8 p.m.' Camden, their team chemistry has finally RAMAPO - Sat. 4 p.m. been established and the Pioneers cannot be stopped. CAPS = HOME GAME "In the past, we played selfishly, but As WPC's Michael Thomas drives the lane in action Wednesday, all teammate Paul * WPC TV now we play like we have to win," said Eisenhardt and three Jersey City defenders can do is watch. BILL LAWSOOTHE BEACON possession ended any hope of a Jer Love As Laughter release is a 24 song collaboration of mel- genuinely annoying feedback, and short, beats, provided by Steve "The Wizard" While the win, the first by the Pioneers WPC guard Faheem Griner, who record- after Jersey City had threatened to erase a City comeback win. The Greks Bring Gifts low, lo-fi acoustic grooves, speaker- sweet acoustic ballads, this album tends Dore, and the moving energy of Sam 17-poirit deficit at the end of the second this season against a conference oppo- ed four rebounds and two' steals in 20 Frederick, who leads the Pioneers in (K) pounding kicker rhythms, and tunes full to steer away from the mental retardation Jayne on "Uninvited Trumpets." half, Justin Frederick, who finished with nent with a record above .500, encour- minutes against Jersey City. "We kept scoring with just under 16 points per of angst and static. of past recordings that left its listeners In essence, The Greks Bring Gifts has 26 points and 19 rebounds for the aged a good deal of optimism among the losing, and what we were doing wasn't game and rebounds with 5.5 per game, "They came to earth in their spaceship, Dressed incognito as the Lone Ranger often perplexed. an audaciously thriving sound to it even Pioneers, shot five-of-six from the stripe WPC players, WPC coach Jose working. What we're doing now is work- has established himself as a, leader on the bearing fabulous gifts - such as machines on the album cover and utilizing an "High Noon" and "If I Ever Need in today's vast indie regime, particularly over the game's final four minutes. Rebimbas refused to acknowledge that ing." that did any job automatically, and fertil- unearthly theme comparative to films like Someone Like You" are two cordial with liner notes that read, "This CD is his team has reall^t^cij^ia.ftQfpJwp. . Grabbing ^tewfujs amj; drawing fouls "I knew the team would come out and izer that made plants shoot up overnight. "The Day The Earth Stood Still" or "War standouts composing soft lyrical tone brought to you by the number 3 and the a final scare wheri Omar Cooper, who led route to becoming a force in the New was what the Pioneers were doing when play hard; I just had to play hard with But they presented their gifts with con- Of The Worlds," The Greks Bring Gifts is with a gentle acoustic melody. letter 'K'...Thank U." Love As Laughter Jersey City with 33 points, hit a three- Jersey Athletic Conference. they beat Jersey City, which fell to 12-7, them," said Frederick, who, in addition to tempt and with a look in their eyes that an exploration into the insanely warped, Whirlwinds of static and noise outline tends to thrive on its irregularity, howev- pointer to bring his team to within four "We have a long way to go," 9-4 NJAC. WPC butrebounded the his scoring and rebounding totals, had made people feel 'creepy.'" This vast, yet comedic mind of L.A.L. While some other brilliancies like "Eeyore Crush It" er ingeniously deranged it may appear to points with 17 seconds to go, but a thun- unearthly collection of unorthodox oddi- Rebimbas said. "The effort was tremen- Gothic Knights 54-40 and, in the second two steals, a blocked shot and an assist material is reminiscent of past cassette and "You Gotta Bug." The focal point of the listener. derous dunk by Mike Thomas, who fin- ties by the agile solo project, Love As dous, but the intelligence wasn't there. half, took 41 free throws, making 27. SEE TEAM PAGE S2 releases (particularly Clear Sky=Blue the whole recording combines kicker By Joe Giglio ished with 10 points, onWPC's ensuing Laughter is run by Sam Jayne, better Dye) with percussion I'm happy that we won, but let's just WPC won the game at the line when known for his band, Lync. L.AX.'s first from a Casio keyboard, Men's swim team edges Maritime ATHLETE OF THE WEEK through Sunday at Kings Point, free (:53.3) and the 200 free Born With a Tail; By Dan Lancia (1:59.7) for the Pioneers. Bobby N.Y. SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR Crescitelli recorded a personal "When you win a real tight $7.00 HR GUARANTEED! best and finished second in the JAMES CROWDER The William Paterson College meet and then become dual 200 breast (2:30) and WPC co- men's swim team, which is, meet champs, you get pumped label's been finally getting us ($8-12 REALISTIC POTENTIAL) captain Steve Mastriani had a By Tim Bornemann along with the women's, team, up," WPC coach Ed Gurka said, BEACON STAFF WRITER gigs that "matter." So, we've personal best in the 200 back- preparing for the upcoming Met referring to the men's team. been flying to England for one Are you spring break bound and eager stroke (2:18.3), good for a sec- Championships, received a "They worked very; hard last On a tour supporting their lat- show, fly to Spain for one show, ond place finish. major morale boost when it year, and you can see it paying est LP, The Sacrilicious Sounds fly to the East Coast for four Co-captain Seth Schneider of the Supersuckers, the to earn cash? If you are dependable, clinched the dual meet title of off this year." shows. It's like we're touring all placed third in the 1000 free Supersuckers graced Maxwell's the Eastern Division of the Individual achievements for the time, but it's not like we're on (12:59.1) and Mike Wohr swept for the final installment of the the road all the time. motivated, and enjoy speaking on the Metropolitan Swim Conference the Pioneers against Maritime East Coast leg of their tour. After Ron: We did some stuff on our by winning a squeaker against were first-place finishes by WPC THIS WEEK eating, sound check, and admir- own and we did a month with the phone, then this is the job for you! We New York Maritime in the James Crowder in the 200 inter- Women ing the graffiti from the various Ramones, The , and Pioneers' regular season finale medley (2:10.10) and the 200 Met Championships bands that graced Maxwell's White Zombie. offer flexible and easy hours leaving wXsdav backstroke (2:14.3) and second dressing room in the years past, Kings Point, New York Insider: Is Maxwell's a smaller Wednesday.. . h,,tiprf\v particularly praising the Rocket venue than you're used to? plenty of time to study and party!! Do WPC's 111-109 win over host place in the 200 butterny Friday thru Sunday from the Crypt chair, the Eddie: Yeah. Well, with White Maritime improved the men's (2:12.4). the 1-meter and 3-meter diving Supersuckers sat down for a chat. Zombie we were playing in record to 5-6 overall, but it gave Chris Gebhardt won to,1000 events to give WPC the win. Eddie Spaghetti,vocals and bass, hockey stadiums and shit like yourself a favor and call... the Pioneers a 3-1 final record free (12:01.00) and £5M toe The Pioneers were edged by and guitarist Ron Heathman, that, big, huge places. But, this is against Metropolitan opponents, (5:30.1, a personal W«*«* Scranton College 5*41 in a tri- who recently returned after tak- the kind of place we like to play Pionees nket Saturday, Jan. 27. The /oog d enough for first place in Pioneers. WPC treshman Brian ing the last album off, answered on our own. Kane placed first in the 50 free Pioneers lost the final event, the some questions on the bands suc- KERRIE MILSTEIN their division. Do you prefer touring or 595-6800 (:24.3) and second in the 500 400 free relay, to Scranton, cess and recent activities. The men's team will compete recording? when a win in the event would Insider: What have you been in the Met Championships Feb. free (5:31.4). Ron: I prefer touring. Recording DIAL AMERICA MARKETING have given WPC the win in the doing recently, just touring? 15-17 at Trenton State College, Jamie Lobuc took first in the is a tough, boring job, and you Eddie: Yeah, We've been doing a 5men's team will 200 breast (2:30.8^u^---) and Dann» "yJ SEE WOMENN PAGE S3 always doubt yourself on if you 401 HAMBURG TURNPIKE while the women'the Mets teas Fridam wilyl Kessel placed second m the 100 Sbb wu lot of touring. We've been doing compete in 100 know what you're doing. Live a lot of flying around, weird WAYNE promo shows here and there. The shows, you can f— up a live COPYRIGHT 1996, VOL. 62, NO. 17 show and not worry about it S-2 February 5,1996 WE BEACON THE BEACON Februaiy 5,1996 S-3 Lady Pioneers have no trouble with Jersey City Track-and-Field team strives for respectability l Everybody gets playing time in romp as WPC demolishes the worst team in conference Pioneers' failure to win at Melrose Games won't hinder program's development, coach says Hi people did well, and I think that it is By Bill Berthold 29, had a 9-1 advantage in blocked shots teams levels, but today we played at our By Jeremy Singer Jackson was bumped during his "We have a renewed interest current budget, LaMonica said. in the long jump. Keith Bailey going to help their confidence in the long INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR BEACON STAFF WRITER and recorded 19 steals to only five for level in the beginning of the game and team's initial lap. The Pioneers in track-and-field here," said "I guess there are other priori- (:23.26) finished second in the Jersey City. we kept at it," said WPC freshman guard run." never recovered, finishing last LaMonica, who has increased ties, but it seems to me it would 200 and Jeff Riddick (2:04.48) When William Paterson College guard Arrigo led WPC with 17 points. The Amy Hansen, who had five rebounds. Many WPC players took pride in their As part of the William among the five teams racing the the team's winter track roster not only be for the track team, finished fifth in the 800 as both Stephanie Arrigo found a wide open win enabled the Lady Pioneers to "We had spurts going down, but then we increased playing time. Paterson College track-and- event in 3:35, nine seconds off from eight athletes to 30 ath- but also for the other students," athletes established WPC Kathy Sinram underneath the basket for rebound from an 80-70 loss to the kept going at it, we kept going back to "It built my confidence a lot to realize field team's mission to bring the pace of winner Delhi letes since his arrival at WPC in said LaMonica regarding an records in their respective an easy layup to give WPC a 2-0 lead University of California-San Diego our level, and that helped us a lot." I can be in the game," said Hansen, who respectability to its program, College (N.Y.). Fall 1994. "What I'm trying to indoor track or an improved events. I with 18:03 to play in the first half against Monday at the Rec Center. The game proved to be a lesson in logged in 30 minutes of work, a personal which had floundered for years Despite the setback, WPC do is establish this program as track at Wightman Field. Bailey (:52.30) won the 400 Jersey City State College Wednesday, it The Lady Pioneers game plan was sim- focus for the Lady Pioneers. college best. "It wasn't really a pressure under former coach James coach Ralph LaMonica, who the one having the best ath- For now, the WPC indoor and his teammates Shawn I caused Jersey City coach Alice DeFazio ple, according to WPC coach Erin "Last time we played against them we game or anything, but I handle the stuff. Adams, four WPC runners com- took over for Adams a year- letes." track team practices at Grimaldi (:53.36), Jackson to bury her head as if she knew it would Shaughnessy. killed them, but we didn't play up to our peted in the 4x400 relay at the and-a-half ago and has taken LaMonica admitted this task Wightman Gym. When the out- (:54.18) and Sadat Safforld 1996 Melrose Games Saturday (54.64) finished third through be another long game for her 1-18 squad. "Before the game I just kept enforcing level," said WPC senior guard Carolyn WPC THIS WEEK strides to improve the track- may take a few years to accom- door track season begins this Indeed, the game must have felt like an them (WPC players) to do what we had Rom, who finished with 10 points and at Madison Square Garden in and-field program, feels the plish, but he is nonetheless spring, the Pioneers will prac- fifth in the event. eternity for DeFazio and her team, as to do," said Shaughnessy, whose team three assists. "It's hard to keep your con- Kean - Mon. 6 p.m. New York City. Pioneers are finally beginning working hard to make his vision tice and host their meets at the The Pioneers won the 4x400 WPC led 39-4 with 4:32 left in the first improved to 12-7,10-3 in the New Jersey centration level up, because we tend to (Rescheduled from Sat.) Luck was not on the to dispel the reputation they a reality. LaMonica has sent let- aging Wightman Field track. relay (3:30.6) and another WPC half, 43-9 at the half and 57-11 with Athletic Conference. "I just kept saying, play down to their level." RU-NEWARK - Wed. 6 p.m.* Pioneers' side Saturday, as developed over the years as a ters to 350 high schools with "We try to make the best of relay team finished fourth about 12 minutes remaining in the game 'we have to run our offenses, we have to The rout also gave Shaughnessy a RAMAPO - Sat 2 p.m. WPC sophomore Rohan bad team. the hopes of recruiting top high what we have, but other teams (3:46,2). The winning team en route to a 65-22 victory over the Lady set the screens,' and I just focused on chance to see how players who normally school athletes. Like any have better facilities and they included three athletes who Gothic Knights at the Rec Center. really what we had to do." don't get much playing time would do in CAPS = HOME GAME/* WPC TV recruiter, he hopes to steer get more work in," LaMonica raced the same event for WPC at the Melrose Games: Bailey, The Lady Pioneers shot 49.7 percent WPC players acknowledged they were a game situation. Players such as Tammy aspiring college track-and-field said. Don't Leave home Grimaldi and Riddick. Safforld, from the field compared to 14.3 percent able to stay focused for 40 minutes Tompkins, Stacey Moscufo and Hansen, Coach Shaughnessy realizes that anyone competitors away from top area Despite the cramped practice who raced the event for WPC at for Jersey City. They tallied 15 team against a badly overmatched Jersey City who each average less than 10 minutes can be in the game at any moment, and I programs, such as the ones at space, the Pioneers continue to Princeton, was replaced by assists, compared to two for the Lady team. per game, all received quality playing just think it built a lot of people's confi- without it... Montclair State University or compete in events with varied levels of success. WPC placed Jackson for the Melrose Games. Gothic Knights, 17 turnovers to JSC's "Usually, we'll play down to other time against Jersey City. dence to be in the game today." /'"WILLIAM PATERSON COLLEGE Trenton State College, before 14 individuals and two relay In other men's action for "It's great experience for the team Moscufo played 18 minutes these young athletes choose to attend a college or university teams fifth place or better at the WPC, Nick Semeniuk (39'6.5") because they're all young and they love Wednesday, also a personal college best. UJPC STUDENT I.D. with a more reputable track- 22nd Annual New Jersey and Pleasant (6'2.5") set school to get in," said Rom, a WPC co-captain "It lets you know that you're not there and-field program. Invitational Sunday, Jan. 28 at records in the shot put and high along with Bridget Brennan. "It really for nothing, that they really do need you Princeton. jump, respectively, although helps us come together as a team." sometimes," said Moscufo, who was To make the WPC track pro- gram more attractive to high Steven Truitt (:07.02) fin- neither placed at the New Jersey Shaughnessy used the opportunity to praised for her strong inside play by 152-33-0000 school athletes, as well as to ished second in the second heat Invitational. try new rotations with different matchups Shaughnessy after the game. improve the practice and com- and Jerrone Meekins (:06.94) In the women's events, Lanita of players. At one time WPC had five One player who made the most of her 300 POMPTON ROAD. WAYNE, NJ 07470 petition facilities for current and fourth in the third heat of the 55 Pemberton set WPC records in freshmen on the floor: Sharon Rocks, opportunity was Tompkins, who was 5- future WPC team members^ dash trials for WPC. Aaron the 55 hurdles 009.31) and the Kasey Walker.jHansen, Tompkins and for-6 from the field for 11 points in 24 LaMonica hoped the school Cooper (:08.54) placed third for long jump (5.04; 16*6.5"), fin- Moscufo. minutes. Show Us would build an indoor track at the Pioneers in the third heat of ishing third in both events. "I did get to work everybody in. Even "Tammy Tompkins did really well," the Rec Center and improve the the 55 hurdles trials for the Pemberton (:29.28) and Sue the starters ended up playing with some Shaughnessy said. "I could see the confi- run-down conditions at the Pioneers. Lin Currie (:29.50) finished people who had been off," Shaughnessy dence and the fire in her eyes." Your I.D.I Wightman Field track, but these Reuben Pleasant (6.40; third and fifth, respectively, in said. "One thing I asked them to do was That fire was still burning brightly in plans fall beyond the school's 21'0") finished third for WPC the 200 for the Pioneers. keep the turnovers down, and we had 17 Tompkins' eyes after the game. In Wayne or turnovers, but when you are playing kids "It was a confidence builder, since I've West Milford Women's swim team looses tri-meet at Stephanie Arrigo, who scored 17 points against Jersey City Wednesday, walks toward who really never played before, the 17 been on the bench practically this whole |the WPC bench during a timeout. GENA ZAIVTHE BEACON turnovers is going to happen. Different season," Tompkins said. "I went out and there and proved what I could do. I hope Misericordia in preparation for Mets I proved to my coach that I could do it Deduct FROM MEN PAGE SI We »™> Pushed t0 lhe "m"a£ai "S' SC'™'Oni " Rebimbas still not satisfied with team out there." that took us into the Maritime meet," Gurka said. meet. FROM HUNT PAGE S1 "That momentum will carry them into their taper, cent, including 27 percent in the second half, when the The Pioneers beat host Misericordia, the third against Jersey City. Pioneers were outscored 49-41. team competing in the tri-meet, 61-34. which is the championships." Rebimbas pointed out a number faults which did not allow "There's always room for improvement," Frederick said. N.TAC Standings The WPC women's swim team competed at the For the WPC women's team, Kelly the Pioneers, who led 61-44 with four minutes remaining, to "We're learning from our mistakes." (As of Sunday, Jan. 28) tri-meet but lost to the opposing women's teams: Faulkenstein finished second in the 1000 free close the door on the Gothic Knights until the game's final From your The Pioneers played without Dujuan Jones, who was on MEN'S BASKETBALL 69-24 to Scranton and 65-29 to Misericordia. (12:22.93) and the 500 free (6:01.08) at the tri- minute. medical leave but was expected to play against Kean, and NJAC OVERALL next pair of In a tri-meet, three teams compete at the same meet. Julia Anderson finished third in the 50 free "How about 16 turnovers? How about being up by 13 and Gerard Wilson, who reinjured his right ankle in the game's Richard Stockton 11-1 .917 15-2 .882 time and each team is scored against the other (:28.37) and the 100 free (1:02.4). making three straight turnovers? How about missing 21 free first minute. Jones is second on the Pioneers with 4.9 Rowan 10-2 .833 15-3 .833 Mens or two. Angela Ahmuiti finished second in the 200 I.M. throws?" said Rebimbas, whose team shot 35-for-56 overall rebounds per game while Wilson is second on the team with Jersey City State 9-3 .750 12-6 .667 First place finishers for the WPC men's team m from the free throw line and allowed Jersey City to hit three 11.3 ppg and is the team leader in three-point field goals (21) Rutgers-Newark 7-5 .583 11-5 .688 Ladies (2:32.69) and the 200 fly (2:39.51). The Lady the tri-meet included Gebhardt in the 1000 free ; f straight field goals during a 30-second span in the second half and blocked shots (20). Trenton State 5-7 .417 8-8 .500 Pioneers' only first place finisher was Julie Kean 5-7 .417 7-9 .438 (11-45) and the 500 free (5:32.7), Kessel in the to close the score to 61-50. Wilson, who initially sprained his ankle against Montclair Carson, whose 2:51.14 in the 200 breast bested all Ramapo 5-7 .417 9-8 .529 200 free (1:54.40), Lobue in the 200 breast But the Pioneers played well enough to beat a very good Scranton swimmers and was second against State University Jan. 17, is listed as day-to-day. Montclair State 5-7 .417 8-10 .444 (2:29.26, a personal best), Brian Kane in the 50 team, due in great part to a defense which held Jersey City to a If nothing else, WPC's win against Jersey City was at least William Paterson 3-9 .250 7-11 .389 Misericordia. 33 percent field goal percentage, including 24 percent in the free (:25.06) and Crowder in the 200 I.M. a big step for the Pioneers towards being competitive in their Rutgers-Camden 0-12 .000 0-16 .000 The WPC women's team finishes the regular first half as WPC took a 32-19 halftime lead. (2:11.23), the 200 fly (2:18.66, a personal best) conference. and the 200 back (2:12.81). season 5-8 overall (The women's team does not WPC forward Carmelo Oquendo, who finished with four WOMEN'S BASKETBALL "We just expect to work harder and go to the boards, and we NJAC OVERALL Other personal bests for the Pioneers included compete in a Metropolitan Conference dual meet points, six rebounds and two blocked shots in J3 minutes, dis- hope to get results," said Rebimbas, who added that his team Rowan 11-0 1.000 17-0 1.000 2-19 51 in the 200 back by Mastriani, good for schedule). The Lady Pioneers can now focus all closed his team's strategy to hold off opponents in the low will have reached that competitive level "when we finish in Trenton State 10-2 .833 13-4 .765 WAYNE post. Wayne Hills Mall third place, and 2:33.29 in the 200 breast by their attention on the Met Championships. the top four in the conference." William Paterson 9-3 .750 11-6 .647 Montclair State 9-3 .750 11-6 .647 Wayne, NJ 07470 Crescitelli, good for second, although both swim- "We certainly have the frontline swimmers," "We make adjustments; we know we can shoot the ball, but According to Pioneers guard Tim McDonald, many WPC we have to worry about defense," Cquendo said. "Everyone is Richard Stcokton 6-5 .545 10-6 .625 mers "bested" those "bests" four days later Gurka said. "We've been swimming a lot better players feel their team can still qualify for the playoffs this Rutgers-Camden 6-5 .545 8-7 .533 WEST MILFORD boxing out, and that's the key to rebounding. Everyone has to against Maritime. Gebhardt's time in the 500 free than we have all season, and the girls are looking season. Kean 4-8 .333 5-13 .277 Rockport Park box out because that's the key to defense." was also a personal best before he bested that time J "Right now we have five games left, and a guarantee we're Ramapo 2-10 .167 5-12 .294 1618 Union Valley Road towards swimming their best at the champi- ' against Maritime. WPC didn't shoot much better than Jersey City: 36.5 per- going to win them all," McDonald said. Rutgers-Newark 2-10 .167 4-13 .235 West Milford, NJ 07480 "I think the men's team got a lot of momentum. onships." Jersey City State 0-12 .000 1-17 .063 S-4 February 5,1996 WE BEACON THEVEACON February 5,1996 1-3 MJ. A Si 51M W' M H IP the Supersuckers con't OUR RATES DEADLINES How TO PAY SEND ADS TO: Make checks or money All classified ads must be The Beacon 'cause you've only got like 30 Eddie: That's kick ass! You Ron: It's weird though, people To run 20 words for one Classified ads must be more shows anyway. 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Enjoy! foreign language skills on a natve be immersed in work up to your nostrils. Attend a club meeting early on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. You could mike CANCER You'll meet good friends. Tuesday and some good business contacts then, foo. This sad state of affairs continues through (June 22-July 22) Wednesday. On Thursday, you should be Wednesday could be a bureaucratic night- Put up with an airheaded professor's slly expansion able to celebrate. Ask out a person who A purchase Monday morning could be mare. Don't give up, you need to get it whim on Thursday or Friday. You doi't groups interested in the HBLC." can always find something to argue with more expensive than you'd figured. straightened out. Thursday and Friday have to agree, but you do have to pass he FROM LIFTED PAGE 1 you about. The conversation will be stim- Tuesday and Wednesday should be excel- you're lucky in most things, including test. Visit friends over the weekeid. These committee will meet on Whether or not the commit- lent for studying, though. Read all your love. You might even win at games. Shop That'll be a good time to discuss privtte ulating. It could last until Friday, too. the fourth week of each semes- tees will vote to expand is not Work over the weekend to make extra toughest material; you'll remember it carefully over the weekend. The stuff you matters. known. Currently, on the WPC well. Thursday and Friday you'd better buy may last for a long time. The same ter to determine if expansion is money. If you don't need it now, you will AQUARIUS possible in any area. This sem- campus there are 26 organiza- soon. stay home and catch up on your other goes for a promise you make to your (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ster, since the moratorium has tions that/fall under the Greek reading. Schedule your dates for Saturday sweetheart. f TAURUS and Sunday. You might even decide to An argument Monday morning could leid expired, the1 ?cn" " umbrella. SCORPIO Last week William Paterson College female students were able to sign up inthe (April 20-May 20) make a big commitment then. Forever to a better solution. Figure out how mu;h committees will IS a Together, as of sounds just about long enough. (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) you owe Tuesday and Wednesday, and to Fall 1994, they Sorority Rush which begins tonight. You should do pretty well the first half of be meeting on Within the Greek community, You may be able to ditch an early morning whom. You may need this informatim have a combined organization, Kappa Lamda Psi, this week. You may be tempted to sleep in LEO Feb. 13. Rush is the period of time response to this possibly new class on Monday. The professor may be soon. Study a way to communicate wih based at Marist College, on Monday morning, though. You won't (My 23-Aug. 22) during which interested mem- Sorority has been mixed, with run into any tough assignments until too full of herself even to notice. Organize foreigners on Thursday or Friday. Th's bers of the WPC student body inquired last semester about for- You'll be brilliant Monday morning. By a group to achieve your goals on Tuesday could be computer-generated, literary, xr the timing members of Fraternities feeling about Thursday, but then and Friday are According to ,mal formation procedures. that afternoon, however, you'll have to get may check out the various that it would help the Greek mean. Lots of reading and writing. You and Wednesday. If there's a term paper both. An older person may want to nn will decide jQ rjnhf However, Phelps acknowledges realistic. Figure out how much money you Phelps that num- Greek organizations. need to take some time off over the week- due Thursday or Friday, you may have to your life this weekend. It's annoying, bit whether or not ** community and members of have, and where you're going to get more! •i This year, Sorority Rush, : Jh Si Bi tural phenomenon. Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Student sor of English and African, Ali will lecture again on Tuesday, Feb. 15, on "The Evolution of Jazz, America's |Phon-a-thon dollars go wo Classical Music," and will be accompanied by the Yusef Ah SHOT Jazz Ensemble in the Student Because Our Best Customer, Joe Gaccione, will pay Center Ballroom from 7 to 10 to student scholarships iuow 7 a visiting distin- SPMfAL for your tab from his own pocket! FROM HERITAGE PAGii tions will receive $500, $25C guished professor at WPC. The p.m FROM READY PAGE 3 University's first African- Hinton, one of the world s and $125. The top three individ-| FOR GWS entitled "The Jazz raise. ThTh e goaall thithis year is American history course, was greatest jazz bass players, will uals will receive $200, $100 and Milt Hinton in $125,000. "We made our goal followed by the Dinizulu bring his trio to WPC on and Historical last year," Bonaparte said. $50. African Dancers, Drummers and Sunday, Feb. 18. Hinton, who was at 4:30 p.m. In addition to making it possi- Students and organizations Singers. A dance company that has recorded and performed Hinton's pho- are encouraged to help make specializes in dances from West with artists such as Duke tographs will be on display m Africa and is recognized around Ellington, Benny Goodman, few thing the Ben Shahn Art Gallery until yet. the world as a presenter of Charles Mingus, Garbra S2S5 =!==where everyon?e wins,"] Marcarch 11. Charles Mg authentic African heritage and awarded at the end of the $ $ AH a specialist in African- Streisand, Bette Midler, and l00 Tmt/ftA, ZOO Sot B&R culture, they were not the only $ ZOO MARGWTAS art WPC students were exposed PLUS Au-t/-CAV EAT to last Thursday. SEEErE ErrHE S A L O O N The jazz-centered pho- Cultural Center at Rutgers again to WPC on Tuesday Feb. ^rU'The top three organiza- Manor. MAM Yot/R oww TACOS,.fGEE! tographs of Milt Hinton were accompanied by a lecture from University, which was recog- 20 for a variety of activities, 620 VAN HOUTEN AVE., CLIFTON, NJ 201-773-7865, 6 February 5,1996 THE BEACON me BEACON February 5,1996 7 EDIT Faculty evaluation project to begin Yoni Greenbaum Tracy Bodoff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jack Gillick Editor, The Beacon: time of publication. time. If this situation does Explanations 101: Repairs and evictions The way the process will arise, I encourage all stu- Copy EDITORS By Gerald R. Brennan, Aiy Nussbaum Hello and welcome back, work is the SGA will have dents to take 2 minutes to ter. Always remember, anytime rent withholding, if the court lease, to name a few. lock a tenant out, or throw out a you send a letter to a landlord, INSIDER EDITOR Gena Zak I hope you all had a great a number of it's student complete the survey, after Esq. finds you were justified, the If you live in a premises not tenant's belongings or cut off keep a copy of the letter for your PHOTO EDITOR holiday season and a happy leaders, who will meet with all, it is solely for your ben- court can reduce the rent owed covered by the act, then the land- utilities in an effort to force a records. Jeremy Singer new year. all of the department chairs efit! Finally after all the Two of the more difficult for the months withheld as well lord doesn't need a reason to tenant out. If a landlord uses INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR I would officially like to of each respected depart- evaluations are complete, problems facing residential ten- After notifying the landlord as in the future until repairs are evict. The landlord can evict self-help measures, he/she faces inform the William ment. These volunteers we will organize and pub- ants are getting repairs made and about the repairs, you have to done. The court can also order simply by terminating your ten- liability for triple damages plus Paterson College commu- will request, through the lish the results in a timely confronting evictions. This arti- give hinr.her a reasonable time to the landlord to repair. ancy by giving proper notice at attorney's fees incurred by the nity, the 9.500 students in department chair, the full manner for distribution. cle will look at both issues. repair. What's reasonable the end of your lease term. tenant. depends upon what is broken. A Giving credit where credit is due particular, that the Student cooperation of each depart- I feel it necessary to reit- EVICTIONS Under the act, except for non- Finally, as a tenant, always nonfunctioning toilet or lack of payment of rent, a landlord must remember that just because your Most people believe that there is Help is not just something that the Government Association ment to allow students to erate that this is the first REPAIRS heat in winter should probably As a residential tenant you are give certain notices before filing landlord gives you a notice to strength in numbers. The more people a Greek community offers as a group. has officially began, for the complete the 2 minute sur- time that the SGA is under- be fixed within 24 hours. A bro- either covered by the Just Cause an eviction action in court. The vacate, doesn't mean you have to group or organization maintains, the bet- Each Sorority and Fraternity has a chari- first time in history, it's vey at the beginning of the going this project. I feel Before signing a lease and ken door or cracked window for Eviction Act, NJ.S.A. act specifies the type and time leave. Many questions should be ter that group or organization is and will ty that they offer help to - whether it is a Professor evaluation pro- professors class. With with a collaborated effort moving in, you as a tenant, would take longer. 2A: 18-61.1, also known as the requirement of the notices or answered first, such as does the be. Well, the Greek community at local nursing home or their national ject. The main purpose of proper approval from each of WPC's great student should make a list of repairs that If the landlord does not repair Anti-Eviction Act, or you are each cause for eviction. The notice state a legal cause for William Paterson College is the example organization's philanthropy. this project is officially professor, there will be sev- body and faculty, we will need to be done. If you are tak- after a reasonable time, you then not. notices given by the landlord eviction, is the notice in proper that proves that idea wrong. Yet, the casual observer might not be publish, through evalua- eral students coming to finally give students the ing the apartment or house con- have several options: The act applies to all residen- must confirm with the require- form, did it give the right amount The "Greeks," as they are referred to aware of this. To them, the concept of tion, the superiority and your classroom with sur- opportunity to see the qual- tingent upon the repairs being (1) You can contact the local tial rentals except owner-occu- ments of the act, otherwise the of advanced time as required by on the college campus, number only 574 Greek life is best represented by the excellence that is present veys, scantron sheets, and ity teaching that is offered made, make sure that agreement building inspector and request an pied premises with three units or court lacks jurisdiction to hear law, was it served properly? strong. Yet, they are considered a formi- drunk orgies of movies such as Animal amongst the WPC faculty. pencils in hand. Then it at WPC. I look forward to is reduced to writing. inspection. The inspector should less, hotels, motels, and guest- the case and the complaint Upon getting any notice to dable force. House. This is not to say that Greek life Who better to do this than will be your job to fill our completing this project Likewise, if you are going to come to your home and then houses that rent to temporary or should be dismissed. quit, you should get legal advice. Almost all of the college committees is only altruistic - unfortunately partying the students that are in the short, but extensive with the help of all of you. do the repairs yourself and the issue a citation to the landlord transient guests. The act also Remember that only a state As a residential tenant, you have that have student representation have a and having a good time definitely rank as these classes! We hope, evaluation form to the best if you have any further landlord is going to reimburse for any building code violations. protects residents of rooming superior court judge has the many rights in New Jersey, but member from the Greeek community. a major activity for many Greek organi- that with collaborated of your ability. Although comments or questions, you or pay for materials or labor, The citation will generally give and boarding homes. power to evict a tenant. A land- those rights are meaningless Members of Sororities and Fraternities zations. Also, not every member is ffort from all students and the SGA does not expect it, please feel free to call me get that understanding in writing. the landlord a fixed time to Essentially, the act grants cov- lord must follow proper legal unless you know about them. hold significant positions in not only the indeed perfect, and sometimes the people professors, that we will be if an unfortunate situation at 595-2157. Thank you Written leases will usually repair or face fines. ered tenants a life-long lease procedures to evict. That means (Note: a tenant's rights book WPC Student Government Association, involved in the Greek system get into able to do this. This book prevails where a professor and have a great semester. specify who is to make repairs (2) If the condition to be unless one of the 16 enumerated filing a complaint for eviction in is available for reference in the but in almost every student-run organiza- trouble. will also give students does not allow the SGA to during the tenancy. Usually the repaired is a serious defect causes for evictions arises during the Special Civil Part of Superior SGA Office.) tion - from the Resident Hall Association information as how to find conduct the evaluation Sincerely, tenant will be responsible for There is a lesson, though, that this affecting your health or well- the tenancy. Some of the causes Court in the county where the to the United Science Club. out who the teacher will be inside his/her classroom, minor repairs while the landlord community, this small group of people, being, you can repair and deduct for evictions include non-pay- tenant lives. After the complaint Gerald R. Brennan, is the :or a course labeled we will wait outside the -Al_exMalino does major repairs... Minor, Whenever there is a call for help, can teach the rest of us. That lesson is — the cost from your rent. Send the ment of rent, disorderly conduct, is filed, the court will notify the Student Government Association STAFF, as well as any respected professors class- repairs can-be defined as repairs whether it means turning out for World it doesn't matter how small you may be SGA President - landlord a copy of the repair bill intentionally or by gross negli- landlord and tenant when to attorney and is available for con- other relevant information room and ask students to under a set dollar amount. Read AIDS Day, to helping the Catholic in numbers, if you want to have an with your next payment. gence-damaging the landlord's appear in court for a trial. sultations with students every Campus Ministry with it's food drives impact; if you want to bring about some deemed necessary at the complete the survey at that the lease carefully, however, to (3) Again, if the defective con- property, violating rules and reg- Self-help evictions are illegal Wednesday. He is a frequent and food kitchen outings, or assisting change; if you want to do some good, insure that you are not responsi- dition is serious, you can with- ulations, or a provision of the in New Jersey. A. landlord cannot contributor to The Beacon.' with a Campus Cleanup, the Greek com- you can. ble for repairs to vital major facilities such as ,th&-fiiMae»rfe®t- hold^ the, rent mrtil theTepstewe munity is there. There is a lot of work that needs to be water heater and plumbing sys- made. Put the renFalaae'fn a sep- With only 574 members they are able done at WPC, and much of it is work that tems. Those should be the exclu- arate bank account and don't to have enough of an impact to lead the needs to be done together - as a commu- sive domain of the landlord. touch it. As long as you have all majority of the college community to nity. Hopefully, the examples set by the Required reading the rent money available, you When repairs are needed dur- believe that their membership is in the Greek system are ones that the commu- won't be evicted if the landlord ing the tenancy, you must notify thousands. nity will follow. takes you to court for failure to the landlord, preferably in writ- for anyone who pay rent. ing if you can. If the repair is Arm wrestling with Mother Nature You should only use options emergent, such as a broken toilet (2) and (3) above if you are pre- Well its official - Puxataway Phil did which melts the ice, causing liquid to or no heat, you may not have the see his shadow. According to astute knows a kid. pared to go to court. Once you form and people to thus slip. Why the ice luxury time to write. But after either repair and deduct or with- weather observers, this means we'll get is there in the first place has as much to verbally informing the landlord, hold rent, the landlord may file now accepting six more week of winter. do with science as it does with a snow follow up with a confirming let- an eviction action. In the case of For William Paterson College this will action plan that does not take into invetibly mean more snow and more ice. account that it was designed to make the submissions of poetry. Just this past weekend, a brief snow campus passable for people. storm blanketed the campus with approx- Year after year, whenever it snows the ll1111 imately 6-8 inches of snow. It is this same complaints are heard and the same Expand your ** Fiction, art and photography snow which will soon turn into the ice accidents occur (hopefully to different that many people will be slipping on as people). Yet, the situation stays the same: to be published in the they make their way through the campus. walkways remain covered, paths are College Maiiitanance workers will poorly cleaned, and people slip and fall. make a concerted attempt to clear the This is not to say that the maintenance upcoming April edition oF snow and ice withouth moving any out- department is a group of incompetent door furniture. Unfortunately, as many people who could care less about the members of the campus will tell you, welfare of this campus'and its con- the literary magazine their attempt won't even come close. stituents. They are fighting an uphill bat- Students, faculty and staff at WPC tle against Mother Nature - a classy old EBEACOJS have become accustomed to slip slidding broad who has a nasty habit of teaching WHERE TO DROPS their way to classes. Slipping down stair- us a hard lesson now and again. ways, wipping out on walkways and Essence drop box located on the 3rd floor of Matelson The hard fact remains: appearances The Beacon welcomes and encourages your spinning through parking lots. beget attitude. If the college clears snow Hall, by English Department Mailboxes The question that most people are (no matter what it takes) people will submissions, whether essay, poem, or draw- heard asking is why? remember it. It is often these little things ings. Submissions must include writer's or Essence Mailbox in Student Center Room 332 Well part of the answer is simple, one that make the difference in people's per- name, address and telephone number. We slips because the pressure of a persons ceptions of the college and their time If there's a child you care about, anywhere in your life, then you should regret that we cannot acknowledge unpub- foot on ice creates a level of friction here. 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