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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the College Publications at Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. It has been accepted for inclusion in Columbia Chronicle by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. 0 f C 0 L ·u M B COLLEGE C H C A C 0 VOL. XXIX, No . ..16 17 March 4, 1996 "This is the first time Columbia students get the opportunity to expand their knowlege of other cultures, to develop skills of interacting with peo­ Black, gay, and proud ple of other countries, and to showcase Columbia College's talent." Helen Ladron de Guevara Leon Tripplett of the group. Staff writer Being late is a rarity for thi s organizalion. whose activities are They took a march down his­ usually well publicized and gar­ tory lane to find out that some of ner a great deal of response espe­ the most noted black cially during OutWcck and other Americans-Alice Walker, Alvin activities that the Force showcas­ Ailey and Angela Davis, among es. others-were in fact gay, lesbian As the month came to an end or bisexual. Lambda Force made its presence Black History Month ended felt by highlighting notable Lambda Force style, celebrating African-Americans. 1lte celebra­ the contributions of gay, lesbian, tion was not confined to civi l bisexual, and transgender rights struggles recorded in histo­ African-Americans whose sexual ry books. Rather, it was a com­ preferences have been written out memoration of gay, lesbian and of their great history. bisexual African-Americans who The group, which boasts about faced homophobia, as well as 50 members, assembled at their racial tension. annual weekly meeting to discuss It was this theme that prompt­ usual business and to make prepa­ ed Lambda Force to invite the rations for Out Week, their annual editorial coordinator for "coming out of the closet" cele­ "BiackLines" magazine, Rhonda bration. And more importantly, to Mundhenk, the only African­ make people realize that there is a American to successfully launch support group on campus. a publication for African­ Photo courtesy of College Relations But as Columbia College American gays, lesbians, and During a trip to Mexico last December to finalize a cultural and academic exchange between made month-long preparations to bisexuals, to grace the event. Columbia College and the University of Guadalajara, art students and faculty from both col­ showcase black pride and talent Mundhenk, a Northwestern jour­ leges created this mural on the "La Cianaga" University campus in Ocatlan, Jalisco. among people of color. Lambda nalism and law graduate talked to Force was inadvertently left out. the 20 students, admitting that "It was probably more our fault "some would not want to sec such I Vamos a Ia escuela-en Mexico! than the organizers, because we an event happen." She talked didn't plan ahead of time for it," Lambda, See page 2 By Christine Lock credit, are Mexican crafts, drawing and painting, said Jim Dimitriou, co-president Staff Writer Mexican cuisine, and Mexican folk dance, guitar and singing. You say you'd like to visit Guadalajara, Last November, Ladron de Guevara took Mexico, this summer but you can't because you Columbia students to Guadalajara to help local have to go to summer school? students paint a mural. This summer's first ses­ Now you can do both. sion, Summer 2, runs from June 10 to July 12 This summer, Columbia students will have a while Summer 3 runs from July 15 to Aug 16. chance to take language and content courses for The cost of the trip includes tuition, registration, college credit at the University of Guadalajara, as and "home stay." The home stay is a good oppor­ well as spend a weekend in Puerto Vallarta. tunity to see exactly how Mexican families live; 'This trip is to promote cross-culture commu­ they will be able to speak English, but will speak nication/' said Latino Cultural Affairs Director Spanish for your benefit. The University of Helen Ladron de Guevara, who is organizing the Guadalajara is the country's second largest, with program. 'This is the first time Student Services 175,000 students on I 0 campuses. Guadalajara is has created a program of this nature and the first also the second largest city in Mexico. Visiting time Columbia College students get the opportu­ students can enjoy tours, theaters, beaches, gal­ nity to expand their knowledge of other cultures. leries and city life. "It is about the size of It will also help to develop skills of interacting Chicago," Ladron de Guevara said. 'The temper­ with people from other countries, and to show­ ature in the summer is around 75; it is dry heat case Columbia College's talent," she said. instead of the humidity like Chicago." The language courses focus on conversation, Due to the value of the dollar, tuition and other writing, grammar and Spanish-to-English transla­ costs are lower in Mexico than in the U.S. Since tion. The content courses include mass communi­ the trip is still in the planning stages, questions cations in Mexico, film-making in Mexico, about prices, exact credit equivalency and other Mexican litemture and the history of politics and details will be answered in a general meeting. economics in Mexico. All courses are taught in You can pick up an application in the Student OUCH!... Danica Cho (right) grimaces as Life Spanish except for Mexican architecture and Services office in room 301 of the Wabash cam­ Services worker Nancy Bartose draws blood from her arm. Mexican murals. pus or call Ladron de Guevara at 663-1600, Cho, a computer animation major, was one of 55 students to The creative workshops, which don't count for extension 5812. donate blood on Feb. 28 in the Wabash Building. Students named to new council By Bob Chiarito Columbia's Association of Black students in order to report back to N~sEditor Journalists, part of a weekly news them and also so that they could talk show on Columbia's WCRX, tell us their concerns." The Feb. 23 meeting of and a former anchor on 600 Although Tripplett and Puente Columbia's Institutional Policy South. Puente is involved in the only constitute two votes of a 43- Council (IPC) turned out to be its Year-One Student Discovery member council, Tripplett feels last. Created in its wake was the Program and is the vice president that he and Puente have the abili­ College Council, an advisory of AHORA, a student group that ty to make positive changes at group, like the former IPC, drawn deals with Latino issues. Columbia. from the college community that Accordinj: to Television "Politics is a negative word to brings issues to President Duff to Department mstructor and coun­ the average person but I think address. The main difference, cil member Luke Palermo, select­ that it can also be a good thing if besides having a majority of fac­ ing the students was not a clear­ you use it in the right way," ulty members, is that for the first cut decision. Tripplett said. "I hope that's what time in Columbia's history, two "It was a very tough choice I will use it for instead of just undergraduate students were because afl the students were having a title and not actually named to the council. very comparable," he said. doing anything." Academic Dean Jean Tripplett, who described him­ Council Chair Charles Lightfoot submitted five students self as being "nonplussed" when Cannon, who is also Chair of to the council, and after hearing he found out he was chosen, Columbia's Science and Math short biographies and recommen­ agreed that the spotlight may be Department, said the !PC was dations, the council selected more focused on Puente and him­ dissolved rather than reorganized, freshman Leon Tripplett and self because Columbia has no because of a change in scope and sophomore Lucy Puente. student government group. the addition of many faculty Both students are active in the "I hope that the students feel members, who now account for a Columbia community. Tripplett comfortable coming to me as a majority of the council members. is a host with the Columbia fellow student to voice their con­ "We needed a new animal, College Electronic Newsletter, cerns," he said. "I hope Lucy and even if only for perception sake," director of public relations for I could have meetings with the he said. ; f • .· . . \.., 2 NEWS March 4 La~nbda Fo·rc·e. .: b~attles misperceptions By Leon Tripplett joined the group." those who are not. of gay issues includ­ Staff Writer But there have been other misgiv­ For the presi­ ing arguing with the ings. Williams said that he cannot dents of Lambda Christian communi­ Whether you want to admit it or not, understand why "everything revolves Force, Victor ty that has openly Lambda Force is arguably the most around sex" with his gay friends. "Sex Olvera and Jim dismissed such active organization at Columbia Dimitriou, it has lifestyles as sin. "I College. Equally interesting, is that it is been a much dif­ love arguing with probably the mos t mis understood, ferent battle. Christians," Olvera inside and outside of the organization. They're both gay said grinning. The Their main objective, contrary to popu· males with similar Bible is j ust litera­ Jar belief, is not recruitment but to serve stories. ture. Everyone inter­ as a support group for gays, lesbians, Victor Olvera, prets it in their own bisexuals and friends. a freshman at way." Raised in a It has been an uphill battle for Columbia, knew at Catholic church, Lambda Force's public relations direc­ 12 that he was Olvera now believes tor, Loyal Williams who is fighting a homosexual. "I that "religion is just battle from within. Williams "has an didn' t admit it something that interes ting spm on gay issues. until much later," Christians use to Williams is not homosexual or bisexual. he said. Jim vent their anger." He is just an offi cer with Lambda Force. Dimitriou, a Meanwhile, When he joined the group a year ago, he senior, ac knowl­ Olvera puts to rest was met with some opposition by gay edges that "I knew myths about homo­ members of the group who questioned that there was sexuals being out to hi s motives for joining. always something recruit members. "In "There was a Jot o f resentment about different about the group I automat· me being there," Williams said admit­ me. But they ically consider ting that there was pressure and what he each attest to one every pers~n .a ,per­ calls "selfishness," on the group's part thing - that com­ son ... that s 11, he to get him to become gay and attend ing out of the clos­ said. social events. Williams added that the et I i fted a great Lambda Force pressure was so great he began to ques­ burden off their now attracts about tion his sexual identity. "I began to shoulders. "I was 30 members to its question whether I was gay or not." Photo by Natalie Battaglia in my second year weekly meetings. After a brief struggle, Williams dis­ Lambda Force Co-President Jim of college and was But for those still missed those thoughts and began to look Dimitriou. 19 years old. "I hiding in the closet, at the bigger picture Lambda Force was really scared, Olvera gives some members were his friends but he wasn't is not a crucial role to me. ..my educa­ but when I came Lambda Force Co-President Victor advice. "The gay going to become gay on account of his tion is," he said. Despite the misgivings, out everything fell Olvera. community is made friendship with them. "I've set the Williams is playing a major role in in place," up of all sorts of trends, since then there have been other Lambda Force by trying to bridge the described Dimitriou. people. Coming out will give them members who are not gay but have gap between those who are gay and Olvera likes to deal with the politics peace of mind," said Olvera.

Lambda, From page 1 not looking at the reality of our society." Project aims to show unflinchingly to the mixed group Halfway through the program THE CHRONICLE who carne, some out of curiosity a film was shown about African­ and others who were loyal mem­ American gays, bisexuals and les­ Journalism Department journalists real Chicago bet>. bians and how they cope with the 623 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 802 While briefing the audience on struggle to be accepted as an Chicago, Dlinois 60605 By Jackie Gonzalez development and school reform. why we needed to continue cele­ equal part of society. 312-663-1600 ext. 5432 Staff Writer In line with the program, brating the accomplishments of "Karen" an African-American 312-663-1600 ext. 5343 CMW is trying to give people in blacks, Mundhenk recited woman, said her mother told her FAX 312-427-3920 Chicago is famous for its neighborhoods a greater voice Thurgood Marshall: "Because it that she was different from the hasn' t been that long." rest of her peers. The difference e-mail: sports teams, landmarks and AI by offering a Professional After going through a litany of was that she was a lesbian. Capone, as well as stories of Media Relations Workshop. Its famous blacks, past and present, "Jackie," a lesbian school Chronicle@ mail.colum.edu urban strife and upheaval. With purpose is to train community who gave their time and often teacher explained that she doesn't the Democratic National leaders and activists in commu­ Editor-in-Chief lives to fighting the good fight, want to be accepted. "I don't ask Convention being held in nicating effectively with Nancy Laichas Mundhenk would often pause and for acceptance, I don't think that Chicago this August, these are reporters and editors. There is add a footnote, "He or she was that's something that can be the kinds of stories that journal­ even a public forum held every Managing Editors gay." granted," she said. John Biederman ists might focus on. Thursday at Columbia College But while some glossed over The students came away from Mi'Chaela Mills But there is more to Chicago where "vital issues that deserve the sexual persuasion of promi­ the lecture and film with a greater than the architecture and crime more news play than they are nent blacks, Mundhenk reminded awareness of what gay African­ News Editor and a new program has been getting" are discussed. students by quoting Ralph Americans go through every day Bob Chiarito designed to show journalists Also, in order to prepare for Ellison's acclaimed book, of their life. just that. Called the Community the rush that will descend on the "Invisible Man." "Why they see "I thought it was essential to Features Editor News Project, it aims to take the city in May and June, CMW only my surroundings," wrote see what we saw today, " said Jeff Cristin Monti focus off the Loop area and sent information to I ,000 jour­ Ellison. Mundhenk called it "col­ Vinn, a member of Lambda instead delve into what really nalists and news organizations lective amnesia" adding, "we're Force. Entertainment Editor makes Chicago tick. The brain­ in February. Clark is hoping that Ryan Healy child of the Community Media the other I 0,000 journalists who Workshop (CMW), it is led by are expected to be in the area, Photography Editor Columbia instructor and the co­ will become involved in the Natalie Battaglia founder and president of CMW, Community News Project Thorn Clark. through word of mouth. As Copy Editors "The idea of the program is accessibility is the key, Kim Watkins to tip reporters onto stories that reporters will be able to look for Yasmin Khan they may have overlooked," story ideas on the Internet via David Harrell said Clark who believes that CMW's World Wide Web page. journalists can take a different But despite all the planning Advertising Manager approach to the news around and guidance offered through Sandra K.Taylor them and discuss different top' the program, Clark feels that ics that are important to com­ some stories will still be com­ Staff Writers munities in Chicago. · parisons between the 1968 and Aliage Taqi Columbia instructor and fel­ 1996 conventions. The conven­ Leon Tripplett low board member, Rose tion of 1968 was very turb'ulent, Lisa Manna Economou, agrees with C lark. resulting in riots and the arrests Jackie Gon1.alez "I feels that the major media has of many anti-war demonstra­ Christine Lock ignored the voters in the com­ tors. Clark is hoping though, munities and that concentrating that the project which has been Staff Photographer on different communities will bi lled "The Public Journalism Laura Stoecker give other cities a better view of Effort," will give the nation a Chicago," she said. look into Chicago's heart and Faculty Advisor If the project succeeds, it soul, and give people something Jim Sulski could open a whole new side of else to read about besides the Chicago to the masses. For crime and the violence. The Chronicle is a student-run instance, the neighborhood People have stopped watch­ newspaper o f Columbia around the United Center where ing television news or reading College. It is published week­ the convention is being held, is newspapers because they are ly during the school year and tired of seeing crime hogging distributed on Mondays. an area that has been labeled as the headlines, he said. It boils Views ex pressed in this news­ unsafe and run-down. Despi te paper are not necessarily those its problems , the West Side down to the point where people of the Journal ism Department neighborhood has begun to see think that "if it bleeds, it leads," or the college. some changes such as housing said C lark. March 4, 1996 NEWS 3 mented that she has always wanted to. "I love going on Fiction drives in the countryside," she Direct student loans still alive said. Every time Fleury passes a farmhouse on one of those By David Harrell Educational Loan Program (FFELP). So far, Olino drives, she asks herself: "I Copy Editor said, it has served that purpose well. wonder what those people are "It serves students better, it cuts down on the student Direct student loans survive - at least, for waiting. Before direct loans, when we were in the like? I wonder what they're going through?" another year. Federal Family Education Loan Program, [stu­ Fears that congressional Republicans in pursuit The Gertrude Johnson dents] dealt with 350 banks. Each bank had its own of a balanced budget would get their way and end Williams Literary Contest was quirks, each guarantee agency had its own quirks. wins big the program have not yet been realized. Columbia's Now we only have one bank- the U.S. Treasury. started six years ago by John H. Financial Aid Director John Olino is glad they By Jeff Mores Johnson, editor and publisher "We used to have actual physical checks, and haven't. we'd get about 3,000 a semester, and had to process Correspondent of Ebony Magazine, in memo­ "So far, so good," Olino said. "We expect the them all by hand. That was a real nightmare," Olino ry of his mother. "We at Direct Student Loan Program (DSLP) to be fully said. Dedicated writers constant­ Ebony," Johnson says, "have operational during the '96-'97 school year." Now, the funds are wired directly from the U.S. ly pour their minds and soul s noted the relative scarcity of Under the DSLP, students can borrow directly Treasury. "It's smoother this way-seamless is the into their work in hopes of one black writers. We want to from the federal government, eliminating the "mid­ word." day tackling that big break­ encourage the abundance of dlemen"- banks and guarantee agencies. Olin is Although the FFELP's problems have lessened, through opportunity. Ebony talent we believe exists." all for the program, saying the Republican budget­ the last thing Olino wants is to return to it. Magazine recently assured Fleury, 42, said the award cutters don't understand its "greater efficiency and "In my many, many years in fi nancial aid, I've Carmena Fleury, a Columbia "was a big help financially," effectiveness." never seen a family loan program work as well as College fiction writing student, explaining that the $5,000 will "The theory," he said, "is that if you cut out the the Direct Student Loan Program," he said. He that she is on the path to suc­ take some of the stress off of banks and the guarantee agencies you'll save $500 urged students to speak out in favor of the program. cess by naming her the $5,000 her husband, Gerard, a truck billion over 6 years." "When it comes to voting time - vote. Wi th a first-prize winner of the Sixth driver who alone provides for The DSLP was instituted to offset the inconve­ capital V. You've got to express yourself at the bal­ Annual Gertrude Johnson their family of seven. But most niences of the already existing Federal Family lot box or it'll be right back to business as usual." Williams Literary Contest. of all, "It confirmed that I have Fleury's short story, "The a real possibility of establish­ Leavin," is written in the form ing a career as a writer, " she of a letter about a senior citizen said. "That was the biggest Campuses fall off the wagon couple concerned with foreclo­ thrill." sure on their marginal farm. Randy Albers, chairman of By College Pres~> Service The study, released at a would be served at parties. The letter is written by the wife the Fiction Writing Department recent conference, began in Group counseling was offered to her sister describing the at Columbia, commented that ·Efforts to curb alcohol abuse 1979 and surveyed 330 univer­ by 72 percent of the schools. inner turmoil and emotional Fleury "has really become a on college campuses are start­ sities. When the study started, Then, efforts began to drop off struggle attached to leaving her fine writer." ing to slip, a new study says. the researchers found that only slightly, says Gadaleto. home of 40 years. Taking first in the contest is Although universities 54 percent of the schools In 1994, they found that In the Fiction Writing an extraordinary achievement, worked hard for more than a required students to serve about 90 percent required Department, students do a Albers said, and has produced decade to prevent alcohol abuse non-alcoholic drinks at parties. non-alcoholic drinks to be number of exercises to stimu­ "positive incentive for other among students, research shows Nearly two-thirds let party served at parties. About 37 per­ late the imagination. Fleury students in the department." their efforts peaked in 1991 and organizers advertise that drinks cent of schools now allowed said her idea for "The Leavin" · When asked if she could see have begun to taper off, possi­ would be served, and only students to advertise that alco­ bly because of funding. one-third offered group coun­ hol would be served at parties. came about in one of her begin­ herself as a writer for Ebony "We're finding a downward seling for alcohol abuse. And the number of schools ning-level fiction writing class­ Magazine in the future, Fleury curve," said Angelo Gadaleto, a But by 1991 , the researchers offering group counseling fell commented, "Right now, I am es when she was asked to pick West Chester University profes­ noted significant progress in the to about 59 percent. "Those leaning more toward becoming a place or environment to write sor. "Hopefully we can reverse colleges' efforts to curb alcohol numbers are small decreases, a freelance writer." She did about. The place that came to it." abuse. About 95 percent of the but we've been doing this since her mind first was a farm. say, however, that if Ebony Gadaleto co-wrote the study schools required soda or juice to I 979, [and] everything has been Although she has never offered her a job, she would with David Anderson, a public be served at parties. Only about constantly increasing," lived on a farm, Fleury com- seriously consider it. health profe ssor at George one-third or 31 percent let stu­ Gadaleto said. "We need to per­ Mason University. dents advertise that alcohol severe."

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African Heritage Celebration . r. Columbia College Chicago

February 12 - March 7 "Black/Word/Brown: An Art Exhibit" Hokin Gallery, 623 S. Wabash

February 14-25 "And the Trees Don't Bleed in Tuskegee" New Studio Theater- lith Street Basement For tickets call: (312} 663-1600 x 6000

February 20 Opening Reception-4:00p.m., Hokin Gallery 623 S. Wabash, featuring Najwa Dance Corps

February 21 - March 20 Documentaries: A weekly video series from noon to 2 p.m.- Hokin Center, 623 S. Wabash

February 23 Apollo 96- Auditions from 2:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. in room 306, 623 S. Wabash

February 27 Ensemble Kalinda - musical performance 12:00 p.m. -2:00p.m. - Hokin Gallery 623 S. Wabash

March 6 "Science & Technology"- Ozie Owen ofthe Amoco Research Center -lecture, 12:00 p.m. - .' 2:00p.m., Hokin Annex, 623 S. Wabash

March 7 "Covering the African American Story" 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., lith Fl. Torco, facuhy lounge, 624 S. Michigan, sponsored by the Journalism Club, Moderator: Warner Saunders Columbia's Showtime at the Apollo f96 6:00p.m., Hokin Annex

March 11 "The Impact ofAfrican-American Literature on American Cultur~" Hokin Hall, 623 S. Wabash A Lecture/Discussion by Or. Erskine Peters

March 12 "Telling Our Story - The Legacy of Dance and • Drama in the African American Community" ~~ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hokin Annex 623 S. Wabash

March 13 "Women in the Civil Rights Movement"- Panel Discussion, 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. - Hokin Hall · 623 S. Wabash

March 22 Closing Ceremonies (time/location TBA)

March 25 Gwendolyn Brooks- Poetry Reading, 1:00 p.m. 600 S. Michigan (Reception Hokin Annex -Wabash) March 4, 1996 NEWS 5

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The Columbia Chronicle was honored with seven awards at the recent Illinois College Press Association (!CPA) conven­ ti on Feb. 24. More than 20 schools battled for the awards given out to excellence in editori al and advertising content in univer­ sity and college newspapers in Illinois. This was the Chronicle's first attempt in recent years, and it did the college proud when it won first place in three categories, two second places and two honorable men­ tions. Said Journalism Chairman Nat Lehrman, "The Chronicle has been terrific this year and all credit goes to its Advisor Jim Sulski, the Editor-in-Chief Nancy Laichas and a terrific staff. I am thrilled that this excellent publication has received its due recognition outside the school." Photo courtesy of NBC Being recognized outside school is of the utmost importance to photographer, Chris Sweda, who just graduated from Columbia Phil Rogers and had three awards to show for his two­ year dedication to the Chronicle. "This is a valuable asset and I hope that prospec­ By Danielle Curley ti veemployers will now take a closer look at Correspondent my work," said a beaming Sweda. "Now I feel like I have accomplished something. I Who he is: · couldn't be happier unless I had won all Rogers is an investigative reporter for NBC, three first places." and teaches Investigative Reporting in Sharing his view was the Chronicle's Columbia's Journalism Department. He also current Photo Editor Natalie Battaglia, who worked at WBBM-AM for 14 years. won an Honorable Mention in the "Shoot Chicago" photography competition held in On working at NBC: conjunction with the convention. Battaglia's Former Chronicle Photo Editor The atmosphere is wonderful. The people picture made it to the front page of The his award-wiining photo essay. there are fabulous and very talented. Chicago Tribune's Chicago Metro section place in the Headline Writing category. "It con­ on Feb. 26. On teaching at Columbia: firmed my belief that you can be different and still " It was a good challenge and the competition A lot of people in this business feel that they was tough. It is a great feeling of accomplishment be recognized," said Biederman. But the staff of the Chronicle isn't sitting on its have a responsibility to give something back. and it keeps me motivated," she said. There are a lot of obstacles in journalism, and Entertainment Editor Ryan Healy was the first laurels. Editor-in-Chief Nancy Laichas is already working on "the categories we didn't win." students can only learn this from someone who place winner in the "News Story" category. The deals with it on a day to day basis. It is critical news story which he worked on together with staff Still, the icing on the cake must have come from student Barry Sorkin, who won first prize in to understand what is happening in the real writer Robert Stevenson, was an in-depth piece on world. Columbia's notorious elevators. the "Critical Review Other Than Film" category. "As I was writing it, I realized how out-of-hand Sorkin, who wrote for the Chronicle last semester, had no idea that his review of a play had even been On the myths of broadcast journalists: the problem was. Students really wanted some­ Broadcast Journalism gets a bad rap for thing done with the elevators. There was a lot of submitted. And unlike the other winners who were either inspired to do better or saw it as a stepping reporters not being nice to people, using people outside reporting done. We spoke to the elevator to get a story. That only happens in the movies. inspectors and city hall , among others. It was a lot stone to a successful journalism career, Sorkin had this to say. of work." His bobbies: The Chronicle's only unsung hero was "I am really happy, but I only majored in jour­ nalism to improve on my writing. At this time, I It is hard to make plans in this business Managing Editor John Biederrnan, the brains because of a very unpredictable schedule. I behind the newspaper's layout and catchy, unique have no intention of being a journalist. In fact, I am working on opening a bar which has been my spend my spare time with my daughter. Also, I headlines. Biederman's "Trains, Pains and ny airplanes, and travel. Automobiles" headline about the perils of parking dream for a long time." around Columbia helped the paper win second Well, so much for stepping stones .... Are you as smart as you.think you are? By Colleen DeBaise "Culturescope: The Princeton Review Guide multiple choice · "Culturescope Quiz." College Press Service to an Informed Mind" is 712 pages of trivia, College students can compare their answers ranging from architecture to religion, politics with how thousands of their peers nationally PRINCETON, N.J.-More than half of to war. And everything in between. surveyed by the Princeton Review did. ·That the students at the University of Florida can­ Michael Freedman, an author of way readers can deterrnine their CQ. not name a state bordering Kansas, and stu­ "Culturescope," said the Princeton Review Here are some results from the national dents are more likely to name a cast member noticed "some surprising gaps in the knowl­ survey: While 98 percent of college students of the TV show "Friends" than they are a edge of our students" when doing eductaion could identify what the terrn NAFfA stands Supreme Court justice. research a few years ago. for, 43 percent knew Sid Caesar was the host Those are the results of a recent survey by So to do more than ask why, the of "Your Show of Shows," and only 16 per­ the UF's student newspaper, The Princeton Review's head honchos asked cent knew the terrn "nickelodeon" refers to Independent Florida Alligator, m which staff researchers to put all the stuff that students the first permanent movie theaters. members phoned 150 UF students at random don' t know, or knew once but can't remem­ Catherine Barnes, marketing director at and quizzed them on their general knowl­ ber, into a book, Freedman said. the Princeton Review, said the books con­ edge. To many, the results weren't that sur­ Although the plan was kind of "cocky," tains concise information about topics prising. Freedman admits, they were able to produce including history, mathematics, religion, lit­ Although they may easily pull As and Bs "Culturescope," a collection of three books erature, geography, science, sports and enter­ on exams, many colle$e students are not as for grammar school, high school and college tainment. smart as they like to thmk. When it comes to students. "These are some of the facts that students testing their CQ, or culture quotient, even The real 'challenge, of course, was deter­ should be learning as they progress through college-educated Americans don't know a mining exactly what students needed to school," Barnes said. The guide provides "a lot of basic world facts. know to be "culturally informed." nice check" to make sure students know the For example, a July 1988 poll by the The researchers mterviewed educators, material, she added. Gallup and the National Geographic Society surveyed students, studied school textbooks But some educators disagree, saying cul­ announced that Americans 18- to 24-years­ and gathered a field of experts around them. tural literacy cannot be learned in a Cliffs old ranked last among their peers of nine For instance, one expert was a movie buff­ Notes-like version. "It strikes me as very nations in their ability to locate on a map "one of those people who knows every foolish," said Mark Trachtenberg, professor places like France, Britain, Japan, Central movie," Freedman explains-and he put of history at the University of Pennsylvania. America and the Persian Gulf. together the list "Forty American Films You "That's not how you learn. If you want to "College students are so focused on what Should See." ("Apocalypse Now," "Gone become an educated person, you can't do it courses they are taking that they don't often With the Wind" and "Casablanca," just to on the cheap." look above their books," Sam Andrews, name a few.) Author Paul Rogal Loeb, who wrote assistant dean fo r student services in UP's Other fun lists include "Ten American "Generations at the Crossroads," said being College of Education, told the "Alligator." Authors Worth Reading" und "Ten Top­ culturally aware and understanding our "'lllat's not negative. There are many other Rated TV Programs of All Time." nation's past is critical if students arc going things that can keep a student from watching But the book contains a lot of serious to learn how to view their own role in soci­ the TV news or reading a newspaper, like information, too, about the Battle of ety. But that knowledge probably isn'tgoing taking too many hours, or having a job or a Wounded Knee, the shifting of the conti­ to be found by just watching the TV news or boyfriend or girlfriend." nents, the doctrine of original sin, the Tet MTV. "You need to ferret out facts and argu­ But if you wondered how your CQ mea­ Offensive and Freud's three components of ments on issues you care about, which usual­ sures up, a new Princeton Rev1ew guidebook personality (the id, ego and superego). ly means finding books and articles that do claims it can give you some answers. The Pnnceton Review book begins with u them justice," he said. March 4, 1996 NEWS 7

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Celt.~ ecnewe 3dmits stmiems Wltt~Jt !tga!d to age. !~!.:t~ . cclor. e:c-Jd. sex. tei:i;rlcn. h:mti!ca-~. dtsa!:!titv. sexu3J one::;a~1cn. and nattor...a.l or fthr:lc otigm 8 NEWS March ·Letters to the editor Too Proud Not To Care Sandra Taylor's advice about skin care and party in her home for those who are left out Mondays. Not being a brav.e soul, I Iaek the was wondering what she thinks of the store in the cold. substance to venture out into the cold to find An open letter to Yasmin Khan: the Body Shop? (Therels one at State and The reason I so vehemently oppose this a place to eat lunch. No, Ms. Khan, the streets of America are Madison.) But I didn't like her putting sort of nonsense is because friends of mine Unfortunately, Columbia's industrial­ not paved with gold. We have our problems, down libraries in her column about book­ as well as myself must pass through a suc­ strength microwaves scorch any pre-pack­ very serious problems. Still, thousands of stores. People can talk out loud in the library cession of homeless inquisitions every time aged meal I attempt to zap and the coUege people choose to emigrate to the U.S. every and most libraries are open evenings. Most we make our way to school. It starts at the does not provide a refrigeratoc to leave pre­ year. importantly of all, libraries are free. Not Harrison stop and doesn't end until the front cooked food in. We all have choices, Ms. Khan. Being everyone can afford to b,uy expensive new door of whatever Columbia building is shut Thus I am faced with only one frighten­ that you emigrated to the U.S. in your 20s, I books. Libraries will always be around behind us. ing option- eat at one of the school's two can only assume that you chose to be because they'll always be people who can't We have been confronted, verbaUy student-run cafes. "ripped" from your comfort zone. I wonder afford to buy books, ll)agazines, videos, harassed and even physically threatened by So, every Monday I habitually return to why you chose to come here. Could it be computers or nice clothes· to show off in. the bolder type of street folk. The last thing the Underground Cafe in the 600 South that you felt job opportunities were better I also wish the main character in the I want to see is that certain people invite Building. Upon entering, I am greeted by a here? Maybe you like to chew gum or occa­ comic strip "Certain Confusion" didn't have them inside my learning facility of choice foul and mysterious odor I am regretfuUy sionally forget to flush and you don't want a cigarette dangling from his mouth which for a cup of coffee. unable to truly bring to you on paper. to be prosecuted for it. indicates smoking is cool, which no one can Yes, I realize that not every homeless I am then faced with a long line at the Maybe the rights of the press are not pro­ believe anymore. But I ·like your promoting person has these lovely qualities. There are counter because normally .only one or tected as well as they are here. Maybe you Columbia grads. I hope it wiii encourage a handful of likable StreetWise vendors and maybe two people are working at the front didn't like living under such an oppressive students to hang in there and not get dis­ such that we see on a daily basis and polite­ counter. · 1'" ...... government. couraged. That's all for now. Keep up the ly converse with. However, I don' t think The menu selection is fair. However, this I have traveled extensively and have good work. this was the case in the Hokin Center that is a false front Usually ·I find only about seen overwhelming poverty. I have seen Mary Cooper morning. half of the items listed are actually avail­ limited opportunity for intelligent young Library Assistant No matter what their mental condition able. people. I have seen women oppressed and happens to be, they have no right to wander So, I order my fifth choice and then pay female children murdered. I have seen men Band-Aids for Stab Wounds into our buildings. It's hard enough to deal an average $5 or $6 for a meal that is less pulled from their homes in the middle of the with the mental cases that happen to be than satisfying. night and never heard from again. I could go To the Editor, legitimate students. As I watch the "chefs" in the kitchen 0 on and on. I am writing this letter in response to the Now I read that. Ron Dorsey is on the scoop up my meal, I notice none of them are The point is that America is stiii the article "Beat Cop" in the february 19 issue. job, out on the street, patrolling the campus wearing hair nets and only some are wear­ freest country in the world. I am very proud Earlier in the year, I was .sitting over at the between four and midnight, ridding the path ing gloves. and grateful to be an American. Wabash Campus one morning, drinking cof­ of unwanted street vagrants. My next painful step in my lunch routine My very wise fourth grade teacher told fee in the Hokin Center. It was pretty empty. Of course he can't do anything unless the is to find a seat This involves standing for me to leave a place better than I found it. I Except for myself and one of those "street suspect is leaning against on of our build­ at least ten minutes until someone moves am offering this same advice to you. You vagrants" Bob Chiarito's article spoke of, ings, but hey, it's a start. I have yet to see away from one of the few tables available. have the ultimate power. The power of the the only other patrons wefe a sparse variety one of these homeless people perched up Finally, I sit down at a table I am quite press. Use that power to make America a of what appeared to be members of the fac­ against the side of school, but if it does hap­ certain the Underground staff has ne¥er laid better place. Do not become complacent, ulty. pen, Ron wiii take care of it. a towel on. These tables are covered with Ms. Khan. Leave it better than you found it. I overheard one of these professor types One more thing. Martha Meegen­ food, cigarette ash and a general You chose to come here. I recommend speaking with the girl behind the counter. Linehan, director of administrative service, Underground filth. that you embrace this country for its beauty, Apparently she was requesting a cup of cof­ has come up with an ingenious plan to cut I returned to my second class reeking of its bounty, its opportunities and its kind­ fee for the homeless gentleman to justify his down on the plague of thefts in this school. cigarette smoke with "crusty table stuff'' hearted people. No, Ms. Khan, the streets of existence in the school cafe. With obvious As if they don't already have enough to stuck to my sleeves and my stoinach rum­ America are not paved with gold. You can reluctance, the girl gave her the coffee. The do, perhaps staff members could patrol the bling. make it a better place. woman walked over to the man, whom I had hallways. But whoever you sucker into Lately, those vending machines with the D,J. O'Rourke observed muttering out loud to himself, and doing it, they wiii hopefully be observant frozen burritos in them have started to gave him the coffee. She "Patted him on the enough to realize when a quarter of a mil­ appear appealing, but then I remember I'd A Pleasant Read shoulder and said something like, "Here sir, lion dollars worth of computer equipment is have to cook them in one of those industri­ Just a few thoughts about the Chronicle have some coffee, it's okay." walking off the campus. al-strength microwaves. this semester. The paper is much better than Pardon me for saying so, but it certainly The moral of the story is that you can't I appreciate Columbia College's desire last year. I especially enjoy the feature is not okay. I was happy when I saw a secu­ fix a stab wound with a Band-Aid, and to provide its students with places to eat, but "Around Columbia" except for the article rity guard escort the man out, telling him sometimes the problems come from the I have confidence they can come up with a

0 about pornography in the adult bookstore, that he couldn't stay there. Am I cruel and INSIDE. cleaner, healthier alternative. ' which degrades women. Why not promote heartless? Perhaps evil? I don't think so. Let Melanie Finch instead the Harold Washington Library, the me tell you something, that compassionate JesslcaB~ . Spertus Museum, the DePaul Music Center, moron that encourages this behavior could and the Management Department's gift do more good, volunteering quality time to Unhappy with Underground From the editor: As reported in the Feb:' shop in the Cultural Center, to name a few a homeless shelter or soup kitchen. I wonder 26 issue of the Chronicle, the Class of '96 examples? I also enjoy the various views if she invites vagrants into restaurants to My school schedule allows me an hour­ gift committee is planning to renovate the expressed in "Stuff from Staff." I took dine with her, or occasionally has a slumber and-a-half break between class on Underground Cafe.

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00 Don't 'offense' me in Squeak for grease! I speak to a manag­ couple of weeks ago, "ceran please?" How's Your Steak? called someone brought an Jewel Food Stores at Clark and A eight-year-old copy of Division. the Columbia Chronicle to my "How can I help you?" The man­ attention. Besides the repulsive ager answers. layout, nothing stood out until I "I have a complaint. I'm offend­ started paging through it. ed when I visit your store and hear In the issue there was a photo that 'light rock' music." PRESt DENT DUFF £X PLAt/IS poll, with the question "What is There's a pause. "You don't like your biggest complaint about the music?" Columbia College." Among the "Yup." fi-le "~A soN FoA.. ovR. t;CfiE()fiLc "In what way?" answers the students polled "It reminds me of a dentist's gave were slow elevators, a bad office. It's boring and it depresses registration process and harass­ me. Gets me down on the whole ment from the homeless wlio artistic future of the human race. I lurk around campus. Surprised? would prefer something more Modem school, outdated calendar I didn' t think so. upbeat, a little more intelligent. Since Columbia students Rock me while I'm thumpin' those s Columbia begins its fourth week of spring semester classes, other schools in have been moaning about the melons." same problems for years, it is "Well it changes everyday," he the area are gearing up for mid-terms. Meanwhile, students are beginning to ~me to turn negative energy answers. '"What you've heard. come to grips with the fact that, come June, they will be preparing for final it ... doesn't keep playing." A into action. "Do people complain about the exams while other area students will be one month into summer vacations. Last week I was talking to a music often?" That is the least of the problems stemming from Columbia's unorthodox schedule. friend who informed me that I "Only if it's loud music." Starting a month later than other local schools, our pre-spring semester break must come was a negati ve person. I've A-ha! heard that complaint before, but There is a point to this. People later, in addition to a Christmas holiday break. As pointed out in a January 16 news story I was taken aback by her failure whine every day about something by staff writer Cristin Monti, due to our schedule: Students' internship possibilities are to understand why. that offends them. They whine that limited, the extra break drastically increases out-of-town students' travel expenses and First of all, from time to time the Internet has dirty pictures, that books and songs poke holes in their students are naturally disposed toward apathy and lower quality work for the fall semes- I do recognize the good in rejigions. that,other people are hav­ ter's post-Christmas weeks. .. things, but what good does it ing sex in ways they disapprove of. President John Duff's standard reply has been that our schedule is a tradition, the same do? Secondly, nothing ever Legislators, store owners, people changes by focusing on the pos­ in charge of school libraries-they as that of the Ivy League schools. So Duff is comparing Columbia College Chicago, itive. take these sniveling crybabies seri­ trumpeted an alternative to the university system and its stringent admission require­ For instance, does thanking ously. It doesn't matter that these ments, to Harvard? someone for giving you a ban­ people can choose to avoid what Of course, the chief reason for sticking to this insane schedule is the opportunity to dage make up for the stab they find offensive. They have piti­ wound they inflicted upon you? ful , repressed, hung-up lives and enroll students who began their semesters at other colleges but dropped-out early, disap­ No. have nothing better to do, so they pointed. As an answer to the first argument, there's good reason that most schools have whine, and people listen. In my view, you should You'll notice the Jewel manager dropped the traditional schedule. And in answer to the second, Columbia has grown out thank the person who revenged made no offer to change their music. of the "college of last resort" reputation into a first-class, first-choice establishment. your stabbing, not the person Those who are better adjusted are Administration has indicated that once our computerized pre-registration procedure is who stuck the knife in your constantly offended by things like back. Jewel's music for the comatose. We fully implemented in three years, the schedule might change. But Monti's article quoted When President Duff was just realize it's not important, and we Duff as saying, "In the nearly four years that I've been president, there hasn't been any asked why Columbia still don't have time to unite and bawl big protest or agitation to change Columbia's schedule." begins the fall semester in late about it But I can't help wondering September and ends the spring how things would be if we com­ We hear differently-in classes, in our halls, and in our elevators--every day. The plained more often ... Chronicle has quoted, and received correspondence from, teachers, administrators and semester in June, he said that S-chips: Yes, we'd have every students who would like to see the traditional schedule put to rest. And the Chronicle not many students have com­ television equipped with a stupidity plained about it. chip, so we couldn't accidently tum­ fully agrees with their complaints. When I first heard Duff's on local news, award ceremonies or Through all the input we' ve received, other than President Duff there have been no reaction, I didn' t believe him. I eveQ commercials. calls to keep this traditional schedule. The most intelligent decision is clear: Change our figured he ignored the com­ F chips: The perfect compliment schedule. plaints or that he wasn't around to the S-chip. The nesh chip would to hear the complaints, like automatically tum your TV to any most of Columbia's upper eche­ channel showing a little nesh (Hey, kicks are a little hard to come by in lon. Depending on which secre­ ' my life lately). And there would also tary you talk to, you would Family values--with exceptions think that the college adminis­ be a chip to help find dirty internet pictures. trators all work four hours a day, M-chips: I' m not sure where State Sen. Peter G. Fitzgerald (R-Palatine) has introduced a bill banning same-sex are constantly traveling or are we'd install these. Maybe in your marriages, which may come as a surprise considering the issue hasn't been brought drying out in some distant nop­ shoes. Anyway, whenever you'd go house (everywhere, it seems, somewhere with horrific music play­ before the General Assembly. Same-sex marriages may become legal in Hawaii, however, thanks to a court chal­ except for Columbia). But con­ ing, it would shut off. The other day sidering the me nta lity of I entered a washroom and actually lenge, which means our state would have to honor them under the "reciprocity" provi­ Columbia students, who are heard an elevator version of a Dan Pogelberg song. I didn't think it was sion, whereby out-of-state marriages are automatically blessed unless specifically pro­ nothing more than riff-raf and possible. Nobody should be subject hibited by Illinois law. circus runaways, I now believe to that. Fitzgerald sees this as one of our more prominent problems, even though the Illinois Duff was telling the truth. New Warning Labels: There Federation for Human Rights believes same-sex marriages in Hawaii are still a couple of If you want change, it won't would be a variety, including 'This happen by itself. Complain and book is overly politically correct­ years away. get your friends to complain. may offend anyone with an IQ over Calm down, Senator. Organize and let your feelings be 30," 'This CD contains no explicit Funny how legislators like Fitzgerald spend so much of their time preaching for fam­ known. But don't start a petition, lyrics-those who demand a mean­ because Duff will only use it to ingful artistic message will be disap­ ily values and against loveless sex, but see red when homosexuals ask for the simple right pointed," or 'The following televi­ to form a family. line his bird cage or as emergency sion show makes references to reli­ In the February 27 Chicago Sun-Times, conservative columnist Dennis Byrne sup­ toilet paper. You have to do some­ gious texts as if they were proven, thing to really get noticed. scientific works-free-thinkers and ported Fitzgerald's effort by launching into a paranoid diatribe claiming same-sex mar­ Hey, since the Democratic those with fulfilling sex lives may riages are not "on the same moral, social, legal level as heterosexual marriage." Through National Convention is coming to feel degraded." some naive and twisted logic, however, Byrne has the nerve to be riled that some would Chicago again, it would be a nice It's only a daydream, and I could tribute to start rioting. feel bad about that. But, unlike the call him homophobic. On second thought, if you real­ whiny, vocal minorities, I can take If the slur fits, wear it. ly want to get noticed, hit comfort in the fact that I've mostly Same-sex marriage is no threat to family, children or anybody's sexuality. To the con­ Columbia in the only spot they adjusted to reality. In the end, you have to feel sorry trary: How can you expect family values from a society that forbids certain members care about - Boycott your tuition for those nuts. from forming a family? payments! '\o 10 FEATURES M a reb. 4 , .. 1996, ~ Aragon Ballroom turned Internet ban delayed order granted earlier this monlh in a Philadelphia federal court. into alternative sound 'Oasis' By::7:::~nthas U.S. District Judge Ronald L. agreed not to prosecute anyone under Buckwalter ruled then that the a new controversial law that bans the restriction on .. indecent" material By Christine Locke shouts from the transmission of .. indecent" or was too vague to be enfon:eable. Staff Writer crowd to play "patently offensive" material on the However, he let stand the 11M on "Talk Tonight," Internet. "patently offensive" malerial, such Oasis kicked off Noel opted Tile Feb. 22 agreement stands as words or pictures related to sexual until a three-judge panel considers a or excretory activities. Educators their sold-out show f o r lawsuit in federal court in late were concerned that topics such as Feb. 27 at the Aragon " Wonderwall," March. The American Civil Liberties abortion or sex, and even many clas­ with "Morning the band's Union, one of 19 groups to file the sical works. could not be discussed Glory." E nthused chart-topping lawsuit in protest of the new Jaw, on the Internet because they would violate the "patently offensive" stan­ onlookers immediate­ hit. He also negotiated the deal with the Justice Department. dard. ly began crowd-surf­ played "Don ' t ACLU attorney Chris Hansen If the Jaw is upheld, the govern­ ing. Look Back in called the deal "a victory" that ment reserves the right to prosecute They went on to Anger" with expands protection for Internet users later for violations dating from the play "Supersonic," equal bril- beyond the temporary restraining Feb. 8 passage of the law. from their first album liance. "Definitely Maybe," L i a m and "Live Forever," Gallagher, Sites for spring break from their most recent vocalist, joined effort "What's The Noel o n stage (sidebar to hnver piece) Story (Morning f o r Glory)." The title of "Champagne (Bass), and Allan Oasis is currently this album was Supernova," " Hello," White (Drums, enjoying the success inspired by a n and "Roll With It." Percussion). of "What's The Story Ame rican .------,­ The high­ Despite their repu­ (Morning Glory)," journalist. light of the tation as being egotis­ which has gone plat­ No e I night was tical jerks, back-stage inum eight times in Gallagher, 0 as is ' after the show they the United Kingdom lead gui­ rendition seemed downright and once here in tarist for of the cheery. Chilling with America. the band, Beatles' a beer in one hand, Despite the band's treated the song "I Liam confessed that overwhelming suc­ crowd to a Am The he likes touring in cess, Oasis is not f e w Walrus." America though he without problems. acoustic Oasis is finds it a "bit weird" Their former drum­ selec­ made up at times. mer, Tony McCarrol t i o n s . of Noel Noel told a story is suing the band for Dressed Gallagher, about "Columbia," damages. McCarrol 1 in a T­ L i a m the first song that he alleged that he was [] City Beach .. ' ., · .• shirt and Gallagher, and Liam ever record­ wrongly removed http : //www.ttavelfile.~omfget/pc~h ,f, b I u e Noel and Liam P a u 1 ed together. And from the band. http://interoz.coln/spnt~gb~ jeans, he Gallagher of Oasis. 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By Colleen DeBaise Click on Weather, and, like other sites, and the sun shines more than 240 days of placid Laguna Madre Bay and the twin­ College Press Service the Daytona Beach s ite lists the year. In addition, the site informs kling lights of mainland Texas beyond. up-to-the-minute online weather report. browsers, the turquoise waters host swim­ And then there's the practical informa­ Your skin is as pale as the underbelly of Today, the forecast is "dense fog develop­ ming, windsurfing, parasailing, snorkel· tion, such as what airlines fly there a fish. Your campus is shrouded in a blan­ ing." That doesn't sound good, perhaps a ing, scuba diving and sport fishing. (Southwest, American and Continental) ket of snow. Your favorite accessory these reason why the site explains, we have had And the site lists the practical stuff: and what airports serve the island (the days is a parka. many days with lots of bright sunshine, Bring your passport or your original birth well-known Harlingens Valley But not to fear, spring break is only a perfect for getting a great tan. How is it certificate. Don't forget the sunblock and a International and Brownsville/SPI few weeks away. Imagine soft grains of where you are? li ght collon sweater for cool evening Airports). white sand beneath your feet, hot rays of The site also provides answer to some breezes. Exchange your money in small This site, too, has a check the weather bright sun on your skin, rushing sounds of serious, commonly asked questions. For amounts, since the peso cannot be link, complete with a four-day forecast. blue ocean waves in your ear. instance, can you still drive on the beach? exchanged back to U.S. dollars. Don't for· Mostly sunny and unseasonably warm, But before you surf, perhaps you (Yes.) What is the legal drinking age in get to buy a boule of Kahlua. high from the middle 80s to the middle should surf - the Net, that is. Daytona Beach? (Twenty-one years of If you speak the language, the site also 90s. Many popular spring break paradises age, but many nightclubs admit students claims a lillie Spanish goes a long way in Of course, let's not forget that to some, now have s ites on the Web, true treasure 18 and up.) building a friendly warm relationship with winter is not a bad thing. troves of information on local hotels, And, more importantly, why will my the Cancun natives. For those students, there are the virtual nightclubs, tourist attractions - even vivid parents want me to go to Daytona Beach? The Cancun site, similar to the Daytona slopes of Colorado. This website contains pictures to give a weary student a fix until (Career Fair, March 14-16) Apparently, Beach one, also answers some commonly everything, from a list of the resorts to its time to cavort on the beach. student can meet with major employers asked questions. Is the water safe? cool pictures of skiers and jagged moun· Whether your dream vacation spot is from across the country on those days, and Cancun is home to the largest water purifi· tains etched against the skyline. sunny Florida or the ski slopes of the attire is casual. But bikinis may be too cation system in all of Mexico, the site There's a map of Colorado, and vaca­ Colorado, chances are there's a web site casual. claims. tion packages and specials for resorts in you can visit way before you jump onto Before you leave this site, be assured One more thing to add about this site: it Aspen, Vail and Colorado Springs, among the plane or cram into your roommate's that the mayor has actually proclaimed has coupons for student who like to clip other locations. '85 Chevette. Daytona Beach the Spring Break Capital and save, or rather print and save. For And not only is there a link to the Not only can you gather some great of the Universe, in case there were any instance, get a free cap or T-shirt with the statewide weather report (snow in the ideas on which paradise to visit, but you doubts. purchase of an island cruise, snorkeling mountains, going down to 20s), there's a can also find out lots of practical informa­ It 's time to leave sunny Florida and trip or jungle tour. And Carlos N Charlies link to statewide ski conditions. tion: where to stay, whether a passport is explore virtually the wonders of Mexico. offers a free pitcher of m.argaritas with For instance, at Arapahoe Basin, there's required and what you should tell your Welcome to Cancun, says this site on a lunch or dinner. a powder surface and between 93· I 19 parents about why you need to go there. bright turquoise background. The World 's For those not interested in Florida or inches of base. Sixty-one out of 61 trails · For instance, there's Daytona Beach. Most Popular Resort. Mexico, the web site of South Padre Island are open, and so are all five lifis. Or, as its weh site deems it, "the hottest The site features an online form, which in Texas invites users to explore the Lone So, as you sit in your dorm room and hreak on the planet!" you can fill out with any questions you Star States only true tropical island with wait for spring break, remember there's Underneath a picture of scantily clad might have on lodging, food or entertain­ the words, Lets Padre! more to do than just dream. It's never too student-types frolicking in the surf arc the ment. But the site still offers plenty of use­ If you didn't know it, now you do: early in the year to Surf. words: "Spring Break in Daytona is Hot. fu l facts, including some colorful South Padre Island is the center of the One last website to visit is Spring Break Twenty-three rni les of wide, smooth, Caribbean history .. . party universe during Spring Break with 95 Yearbook, which is a collection of pic­ sandy beaches. Driving directly on the Lillie more than 20 years ago, Cancun its Gulf of Mexico location, 34 miles of tures, grouped b~ state and then by col· beach. Outrageous clubs. And thousands was just a Mayan name, a deserted, coastl ine and 125,000 of the hottest guys lege, of party ammals on location during of colle~c students from every corner of sun-drenched island off the Northeast tip and gals from more than I 00 colleges and last years spring break. Anyone can submit the continent." of the Yucatan peninsula, the site reads. universities. photos via mail or the Internet. Prom the main page, brow11ers can link After the first hotel opened in the 1970s, No shoes, No shirt, No problem, boasts to 'llle Beach, Night Clubs, Health Clubs, Cancun was well on its way to internation· the site. Where to stay'l Choose from more See above sidebar for a list qf sprirtg Sports Illustrated Beach C lub, al resort stardom. than 5,000 hotels and condos. some with brtak internet addrtssts. Accornmodations, or Weather ... Average temperatures hover in the 80s, views of the Gulf, other with views of March 4,1996 FEATURES 11 California governor gets his way WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN College honors ban on Affirmative Action ~+STUDENT? By Colleen DeBaise agreed with Atkinson. College Press Service The regents' vote last July to abol­ ish racial and gender preferences has Then don't take chances! SAN FRANCISCO-Despite a bit­ met with student protests at several ter public feud earlier this year, the UC campuses. University of California regents did a The unrest continued this week recent about-face, agreeing to UC when Charles E. Young, chancellor of President Richard Atkinson's plan to UC-Los Angeles and a vocal oppo­ postpone the controversial ban on nent of the ban, announced that he affirmative-action policies. wi ll resign next year. In a voice vote, the regents agreed Young has led UCLA for 27 years, Feb. 15 to apply the ban to undergrad­ longer than any major American uates entering in the spring quarter of University chancellor. "It is time to WE HAVE -ANSWERS!! 1998, not fall of 1997 as originally hand over the reins to new leader- planned, a ship," he said, in univers it y announcing his (to your spokesperson retirement. said. "This is the end of an era" Although he Science & The ban on plans to stay at racial and UCLA and teach ·Mathematics gender pref­ --Charles Lewis, Chair of political science, erences will UCLA's Academic Senate Young told Questions) still apply to reporters that the graduate and regents' deci­ professional students entering in the sion to drop affirmative-action poli­ fall quarter of 1997. cies played a role in his decision. Atkinson found himself heavily Some UC students fear they are criticized by the regents and Gov. Pete losing one of their most influential Wilson when he first ordered a delay, allies and worry that the regents will FOR · FREE HELP: stating there was not enough time to replace Young with a chancellor more Dept. redesign the application process on sympathetic to them. Visit the Science & Mathematics UC's nine campuses. "He has spoken out. He has Learning Center Facing hints that he might lose his increasingly become a thorn in (the Wabash Building job, he later apologized for the deci­ regents') side," Charles Lewis, chair sion. Now, the regents seem to have of UCLA's Academic Senate, told the Room ##511 ,had a surprising change of heart. school's student newspaper, The Uon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9 am - 7 pm But Regent Ward Connerly, who Daily Bruin. "The political views of Fri 9 am - 5 pm once said he was "furious" at the regents cannot help but contami­ Atkinson's decision, told a local radio nate the choice of academic l ead~r- or, Call 663-1600J Ext. 5545 'station that the regents voted for the ship." · · for more information. delay to bring peace to the university "This is the end of an era." and not necessarily because they Don/t blow an opportunicy like this ... AppiJ fer a \Yels•a11 Sc:llelanlllp Grants up to $2AXJO Opportunltles to work wft:h leading professionals ln Chlc.agols commumcatlons lndusby Spring Shawt:ase In the HokJn Center For more information contact: Sheila Carter Student Life & Development 301 Wabash I) 663-1600, . 5187 12 FEATURES March 4, 1996 Then on Feb. 24th, he came Mascis, AKA back. Unfortunately, this time the Dinosaur Jr., show was at the newly revamped Smart Bar. The p I a y s stage was about two inches high, so only the first ten peo­ unplugged at ple up front could see. This was a sold out show, meaning the Smart Bar everyone there had bought a ticket in advance. There were By Chris Olvera no tickets available at the Correspondent door, yet only a third of the crowd actually paid attention. For about the last ten years, The rest of the crowd were too J. Mascis has led an onslaught caught up in their own conver­ of surging guitars woven sations to notice he was play­ through lengthy solos, cou­ ing. But the crowd can't really pled with his scratchy, just­ be blamed. Without some­ woke-up voice. This thing to look at, a li ve perfor­ onslaught is more commonly mance doesn't seem so live. known as Dinosaur Jr., some­ Mascis stepped up to the times a trio, sometimes a one­ challenge of man band . .------::--"lm enthusing the But no crowd by matter strumming out what the Dino greats lineup is, ("Thumb," it's really "What Else Is the J. New" and Sandler reinvents the golf comedy Masci s "Repulsion") By Ian Spelling show. and Dino not­ tional Happy fans, romancing the tour's PR director J. College Press Service (Julie Bowen), and driving McGavi n to fits of jeal­ so-greats ousy. At one point, Happy teams with Bob Barker Mascis Is ("T urnip Adam Sandler is looking to hit an ace with his for a celebrity Pro-Am, and the men wind up in a Dinosaur Farm" and latest movie, the golf comedy "Happy Gilmore." slugfest. Jr. He "Grab It"). He Yes, a golf comedy. "I thought it'd be interesting to do a movie writes all also played a "Caddyshack was one of my favorites, but it where the lead guy, on paper, isn't very ·Jikable," the songs, few covers, had nothing to do with this. I just had the idea,"says says Sandler. "He's got a bad temper. He's hitting produces including "The Boy With The Sandler, who moments earlier awoke from a people. He doesn't listen to advice. It's not obvious them, and on the 1991 release Thorn In His Side," which he mid-afternoon nap on a couch at Universal Studios' that he can be likable, but he is. He's just . . . dri­ "Green Mind," he played all had hoped to sing to Manhattan offices. "My buddy played hockey, and ven." the instruments. Morrisey's face, and the I was at the driving range with him when we were Moviegoers should get a kick out of seeing On the more recent of the in high school. He was out-driving my dad, and my Weathers, Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, Heinz ketchup song dad's·a good golfer. So, I always thought that'd be Dinosaur Jr. albums, Mascis and Barker, the 70-something host of 'The Price Is "Anticipation." a good idea for a movie, a hockey player who's a Right," sharing the screen with Sandler. Sandler showed a mellow side. For a All this was great except natural golfer." certainly did. handful of songs, he lost the that he played almost all the And thus was born the Sandler-scripted "We got a call saying Carl liked the script and distortion and picked up the same songs at the Lounge Ax "Happy," in which the former "Saturday Night wanted to play Chubbs," recalls Sandler. "I said, acoustic guitar. And on an show. What seemed so special Live" star plays a talentless would-be pro hockey 'Really?' He's the greatest guy. Did you know he import album of B-sides and then, seemed like the same old player with the planet's meanest slapshot. When he played for the Raiders during the Madden days? previously unreleased materi­ story now. The most upsetting learns his grandmother's home is about to be repos­ Bob we wrote into the script. I grew up watching al he performs some Dino of all was the length, about 50 sessed, Happy seeks to raise money. He stumbles 'Price Is Right' all summer or any time I'd fake upon the ability to cream a golf ball, an event wit­ classics acoustically. With all minutes. being sick during school. So, it was weird to work these acoustic songs popping nessed by the one-handed golf coach Chubbs with him." Don't get me wrong, J. Peterson (Carl Weathers). If Chubbs can calm And what if Weathers and Barker got into a fist up, one hoped Dino might sounded great. His acoustic Happy down, hone his tee shot, and educate him on fight? Who'd win? Sandler chuckles at the image. · play an acoustic set during renditions of Dino songs were the fine art of putting, Happy could be up there with "You'd have to go with Carl. You can't deny the one of their stops in Chicago. incredible. He just needed to Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), the man's in shape.'Ifl had to go for Bob or me in a real Last fall, hopes became a real­ play for at least an hour, at a arrogant tour champion. fight, I'd go with Bob. Really. He's always got his ity. J. Mascis performed different venue, and play dif­ Sure enough, Happy starts winning money, guard up. He throws a punch and keeps his hands acoustically at Lounge Ax. ferent songs. in:tproving his game, attracting hordes of unconven- up. You've got to watch out for that man."

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Drawmg Clothmg Graph1c Des1gn Photography ... Accessor1es ' ~Poetry ~ Pamtmg rurmture Essays Sculpture lllustratmn U1deo Jewelry March 4 , 1996 FEATURES 15 Wha ~ up with tlw Sandra Taylor fashion uzine Fashion Writer editors, girl · ? You can't take it for granted that every fashion magazine will give

you good advice--but Sandra Taylor tells it like it is Students from the The School of The Art Institute of Chicago team up with Columbia College marketing students Lan Urso Browsing through one of my fashion maga­ they go out on their first date. Alright I won't (left center) and Safiya Hoskins (far right) to paint the l "t~ ~~;,,. to Serve You Better'' barricade for the site of Swedish zines the other day, I noticed that most of the get carried away with my dislike for mixing Covenant Hospital's Jack and Dolllie Gaiter Medical Pavilion. fashions in this particular magazine were plain patterns. But, there is a catch to this story. The building is slated for completion in the summer of 1997. and unattractive. Page after page I turned, hop­ We know that the editor is insulting our ing to get a glimpse of a reasonably priced out­ · intelligence by showing fashions that are not fit. But, to my surprise I felt as though I was in acceptable for us to walk down the street in. a hay stack looking for a needle. And the message is that you must act cool. Dates To Every garment in this magazine was priced How can a person act cool when everyone is for kings and queens. I guess I need to look at laughing at them for looking like a clown and magazines designed for middle class individu­ not getting paid a clown's salary? Naomi Remember als. For example, in the March 96 issue of Campbell modeled for the photo layout. (Get "W" the fashion editor felt a need to show us ready, I'm getting ready to take you there). high priced mix patterns. And what patterns he Girl-friend-girl-friend--this child -- The Aardvark presents "Actors Are People Who Lie To You ... The showed. . looked s-t-u-p-i-d in Arnold Bliss Experience. " What's up with those dumb clothes. Perfonned Fridays and Saturdays at II p.m. at the Bailiwick Art fashion editors these "How can a person act cool when But not everyone . Center, 1229 W. Belmont. For ticket infonnation call (3 12) 883-1 090 days? Are they everyone is laughing at them for look­ considers me her laughing at us, the friend, so I' II make March 5, 6, and 8 consumers · of ing like a clown and not getting paid a the following state­ American goods? Do clown's salary?" ment: the colors they they truly believe it is had her wearing · Celebrate Women s History Month at the Women & Children First alright to mix plaids made her look like a Bookstore, 5233 N. Clark St. On March 5. Allison Abner will be on­ hand at 7:15p.m. to discuss her book "Finding Our Way: The Teen with stripes? Well, I'm here to tell you, don't clown. Thanks to the higher one, Ms. Girls' Survival Guide. " On March 6 Rober Coles will discuss his you even try to mix stripes with plaids. Campbell gets paid more than any clown. book, "The Story of Ruby Bridges," at 7:30 p.m. and on March 8, Now get this, the title of the layout in the It is alright to have exciting clothes, just try Patricia Lynn Reilly will discuss her book "A God Who Looks Like ''W'' is ''The Cla5h of'%", and clash is exact­ to pair your exciting gear with something that Me: Discovering a Woman-Affirming Spirituality" at 7:30 p.m. ly what you will~5ee on the 10-page spread. will compliment it. I have a zebra double Admission is free for all authors. Imagine, pale blues, orange-brown (yes, breasted blazer and when I wear it everyone oraoge-lirown) WJd barnyard green in a plaid glares at me. You can see the question in their March8 s1ilit: This is combined with green pants with faces asking themselves, how can she wear that big sunflowers drawn all over them. jacket? What soothes the beast in my on-look­ The editors could have shown smaller er is, I pair my jacket with a black pair of Benefit Perfomuince: Deaf Variety Show at 8 p.m. for Columbia's Interpreting Club's spring trip to Gallaudet. Ferguson Theater, ti!l9r plaids,.:- but:.fio,- they had to give us big boda­ pants or skirt. So, do wear your fun, kinky S. Michigan. Tickets $13, $10 for students with J.D. Call Yesema cious plaids'. The kind of plaids you expect to clothes if they enhance your body. Remember Dominguez for ticket availability infonnation at (312) 536-5597. see a clown wearing while he is working at the your body is a temple-please dress it like Circu~. The ones you see nerds dressed in when one. U/C Undergraduate Korean Clubs semi1ormal Spring Dance will take place at Schilla Restaurant's Banquet Hall, 5930 N. Lincoln Avenue, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets $6 in advance, $8 at the door and $10 at the door after II p.m.

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I •; • t , I ~ 16 FEATURES March 4, 1996 - ICeDlafl heats up Columbia's new radio show By Lisa Manna Staff Writer

"Stupid fun." That's how producer Eric Rowe and host Scott 'The Iceman" Trunda describe 'The Morning Ice Capades," their new morning radio show on Columbia's WCRX that airs every Wednesday through Friday. "I guess that doesn't exactly sound too good," said Rowe. "But that's what our show is about- fun." But stupid fun is just what it is. Trunda and Rowe have managed to get a number of unique interviews for their new show. Everything from a microbiologist who wrote "Ten Things You Should Never Touch," to two women who came up with I OJ uses for tampon applicators. "Next week we are going to have the hog-calling champion of the world and a love psychic," said Trunda. On their premiere show, they interviewed actor J.D. Peck from "The Young and the Restless," and television talk show host Mark Wahlberg. Rowe plans to snag inter­ views with former Columbia grads Andy Richter from the Conan O'Brien show, Pat Sajak, and Andy Dick who plays Matthew on NBC's "Newsradio." Trunda and Rowe said so far their weirdest interview on 'The Morning Ice Capades" was with a woman from Nashville who just had her arms stolen. "We read on the wires that somebody had stolen this woman's Cadillac, and in the trunk were her arms," recalled Trunda. "She didn't have any arms so her pros­ thetic arms were in the trunk. We decided to call her to talk about it. Very nice lady. We told her that her story was all over the wi res. She was really happy because we were spreading the word about her stolen arms. That was an interesting interview." "My biggest goal is to get Bill Clinton," said Rowe. "I think we have a shot. I don't really have a plan yet, but could you imagine, President Bill Cli nton on Columbia Photo by Natalie BaJtaglia College radio?" With the amount of time Trunda and Rowe put into the 'The Iceman,' Scott Trunda (left) and his producer Eric Rowe, always appear to blur the line between work aDd show, it would be a surprise if they didn't get the presi­ play. Rowe describes their show as 'stupid run,' striving to be as much unlike a college radio show as it can. dent. They spend between 30 and 40 hours a week on the really want to do the morning shift for a career. I like wak- station WNIJ. air prepping for the next show. ing people up." Although only in their third week, ''The Iceman" and "Scott is a hard worker," said Rowe." Out of everyone "We're much more focused now," said Rowe, a senior Rowe said they have big plans for 'The Morning Ice I have worked with in radio, he has been the best. He real­ majoring in radio producing. "We can be more creative Capades" and just "want to keep going strong." For ly pushes me to work harder. He makes me want to go to now and we have more sound effects. We don't want to future shows they plan to have more celebrities, local per- work and have fun." sound like a college station, so we work very hard." sonalities and comedy bits. The morning duo met last summer and then worked Both Trunda and Rowe have worked at other stations "We just try to tum something out of nothing," said together on Trunda's afternoon show this past fall. and said that those experiences are what adds up to a sue- Rowe. "Everyone around here is great. That's what is cool 'The show changed completely when we switched to cessful show at WCRX. Rowe produced the graveyard about the Radio Department, everyone helps everyone mornings. Afternoons here are very music intensive, but shift at Mix 101.9 and interned for a year with FMIOO out." we still did some comedy bits," said Trunda, a junior radio morning host Steve Cochran. Tnmda has worked at three 'The Morning Ice Capades" is on every Wednesday major. "We never had any guests ... everyone told me to go other stations in various positions, including a stint as a through Friday from 7- 11 a.m. on 88.1 FM WCRX. to mornings so I could do more of what I wanted to do. I weekend morning news anchor at national public radio

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