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^f:r < i-i „'**» Vtfemtftt f XOTK Four Cars Finlay Stolen Named From Graduation Parking Speaker Lots by Christine Fedcrico "It was a Friday in early April and my by Vinny Barry [classes ended at 12:30 p.m. The spot where University President Rev. James Finlay, my car was parked (A lot) was empty. 1 S.J., will address Fordham's graduating looked up and down the line and realized it seniors as the commencement speaker at the was gone." University's ceremony on Saturday, May 19. Fordham College junior John Cahill's This year's commencement address will experience was the fourth incident of auto be a first for Finlay, who has not been given theft on the Rose Hill campus this academic the chance to address the graduating seniors year. Three of the larcenies involved Subarus since he began at Fordham 12 years ago. and the other a Datsun. According to Finlay's retirement as President will be effective June 1. Security Director Thomas Courtney, only, one car was stolen from Fordham's lots last Six people are scheduled to receive "My car was parked 20 yards from the security box. They honorary doctorates from the University at year. the commencement ceremony. Security claims there is little they can do could have prevented my theft." Mario Biaggio, the New York Congress- to help prevent further incidents. man from Fordham's Rose Hill Congression- "We have patrols through 'A' Parking —John Cahill, FC '85 al District; Chancellor Willard Genrich, head Lot every five minutes," said Courtney. of the Board of Regents of the state of New "The only thing we could do is decrease that later when the insurance was settling out the objects. They took a T-shirt with lettering and left a ski jacket. They took black socks York; and Peter Warren, Executive Vice time span." police found it on a routine tow. The locks and left white ones. They emptied all my President of PepsiCo, Inc. and Chairman of Cahill disagrees. "I've only seen a car were punched out and tools and my stereo clothes out of my gym bags, left the clothes the Council of Governing Boards, will each there every so often," he said. "I have never were taken," he said. Damages were estimated at $1200. His car was recovered in and took the gym bags. They even left one of receive a Law Degree. seen them go through on regular five-minute an alley at Lehman College. their own shirts," he said. Rita Webb Smith, an alumni of the intervals. My car was parked 20 yards from The third car taken, also a Subaru, College at Lincoln Center and of the the security box. They could have prevented In December, Tuton's car was again was parked in "B" lot. Kathy McGrath, FC Graduate School of Social Service and direc- my theft." stolen, only this time from the parking lot behind the cafeteria. It was found the next '85, was the owner. "My car is alarmed tor of Administrative Consultation Services, Police recovered Cahill's Datsun eight morning, Monday, on Bathgatc Ave. now," said Tuton, "The car does not start will be given a Human Letters Degree along days after he reported it stolen, stripped of its "They [security] let it sit there a whole until 1 hook it back up. Also, the securtiy with Frank Talpin, President of the Metro- stereo, CB radio, tools and battery. Cahill day and let the police ticket it for illegal guards keep an eye on it. They know me." politan Opera. estimated damage at $800 to $1000. parking before they decided to cheek it out," This experience has affected Tuton ad- Rev. Robert 1. Burns, S.J., a medieval Jim Tuton, a Saga Corporation history scholar from the University of said Tuton. versely. "Sometimes I get a little overactive manager, had his Subaru stolen twice. On when I see somebody stealing, even California at Los Angeles and an alumnus of Tuton believes the second robbery might October 13 Tuton put in his usual nine-hour something like a bagel. 1 just can't look the Fordham's Graduate School of Arts and have been done by somebody on campus. working day and arrived at the "A" parking other way." Sciences, will be receiving a Letters Degree. lot to find his vehicle gone. "Three weeks "They were like a raven picking shiny RbmandiiB the Stone Hoffman's Willy toman
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Thursday, April 26 Coffeehouse: TOP. presents "Colors Trio" at 8:30 p.m. in Saturday, April 28 Rooms 234-235 Crew: President's Cup Regatta at Poughkeepsie, NY. Cinevents: The Dead Zone at 10:30 a.m., 8 and 10:30 p.m. in Martyrs' Court Barbeque with Band 2-7 p.m. Keating 1st. Cinevents Double Feature: Where the Boys Are followed Cultural Affairs: Bus leaves tor Cinderella at 6:15 p.m. at by Stripes beginning at 7 p.m. the McGinley Center. Fireworks Display! Viewing from Edwards Parade at 11 30 Mimes and Mummers present Bus Stop at 8 p.m. in Collins p.m. followed by Midnight Mixer in the Cafeteria until 4 Auditorium. ' '"" ''r'-?i\~ " a.m.ttr
Friday, April 27 Sunday, April 29 WAC: Roller skating with D.J. at the McGinley Center from Mimes and Mummers Matinee: Bus Stop at 3 p.m. in 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Collins Auditorium. Concerts: The Ramones at 8 p.m. in the Gym. Cinevents presents The Big Chill. Afternoon and evening Mimes and Mummers present Bus Stop at 8 p.m. in Collins shows. Auditorium. RHA Semi-Formal on Spellman Lawn at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 30 Women's Softball vs. John Jay College at 3:30 p.m. Away. Beginning of Reading Days.
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D General Publi DEADLINE: FRIDAY «T 4M ||in|n Other Upon complstlon ol this lorm. please return to Ciliodar Committee Members of Fordham University Only Campus Cintir Director's Office THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1984/3 Dorm Plans Begin To Avert Housing Gap by Mark Dillon Architects will be preparing drawings this summer for a new Rose Hill dormitory that University administrators hope will be constructed by the fall of 1986 to alleviate a growing on-campus housing shortage. Several architectural firms will compete to design a dorm for 500 to 600 students based on the recommendations of report submitted by Vice President for Student Af- fairs Joseph McGowan to the University's. Administrative Council earlier this month. McGowan's report specified four possible construction sites, addressed numerous student life issues related to con- struction and described the kind of structure Fordham would like to erect — a set of three or four-story buildings the size of Martyrs' Court with both apartments and rooms-off- corridor. "I prefer a traditional corridor style," said Assistant Dean for Residential Life Winifred Wegman. "It's more conducive to building community. It provides the means for getting together. Students don't create their own opportunities." Recommendations in the report also in- cluded "providing kitchens in apartments or } Blackened areas on map of Rose Hill campus indicate possible dorm sites. Architects will town houses for upperclassmen" and "com- prepare drawings for all four areas. pletely taking over the bookstore and perhaps the Post Office area" to meet ad- ditional food service needs. eliminate the need for such a cutback. Ac- have lots of potential." include some consideration for transient The report stated that renovations in the cording to the report, a new residence hall "One's Own Home" commuter lodging and guest accom- McGinley Center scheduled for this summer will increase the Rose Hill population by 250 Security, lounge space, guest housing, modations." Two-person rooms were will not be adequate to meet the needs of to 350 students. It will absorb 264 students electrical and plumbing needs and outdoor recommended as the norm for regular resid- more than 2,200 residents who will be at Rose living in the five floors of a renovated athletic facilities were some related con- ents. Hill after the new dorm is constructed. Hughes Hall this fall, still considered a tem- siderations that the report addressed. McGowan's report also emphasized that A product of a committee of Residence porary residence hall. "There exists among our residents stud- architects should consider that Fordham Halls staff and administrators, the report McGowan's report stipulated that the ents and staff, a distinct feeling that the residents "use considerable electricity and listed the following areas as dorm sites lor new spaces created would be evenly divided residence halls are crowded," stated the need more power and outlets than might be which plans will be drawn up: between upperclassmen and underclassmen. report. The Committee considers adding expected. We seem yet to have met engineers •Parking Area G behind Alumni House The dorm planning committee felt under- television rooms, recreation rooms, game and contractors capable of delivering an •Land parallel to Metro North railroad classmen prefer a room-off-corridor style of rooms, card rooms, study lounges and com- adequate, fully functional system to a new tracks between Martyrs' and the Third housing "to develop a sense of Class iden- puter rooms "a very high priority and serious building the first time around." Avenue gate tity" while upperclassmen desire apartment- concern." Two proposals were made concerning: • A tree-lined area between Fordham style living, because "by the time students are "Ideally I'd like to see a music room outdoor athletic tacilities. Handball courts Road and Duane Library lawn juniors and seniors most have formed their where there's a nice piano, and we can behind St. John's Hall would be removed f? •Lawn behind Spellman Hall near social groupings and patterns and prefer schedule chamber music concerts," added and basketball courts installed if a new dorm Parking Areas B and F more autonomy, independence and Wegman. is not placed in that area. Also, the report Housing Policy Maintained privacy." "A thoughtful ideal of fire safety which recommended the University consider Residence Halls and Admissions offices "astroturfing and lighting one field to allow say the new dorm, estimated to cost $10 to for continuous and also nighttime use of an $12 million to build, will enable the Univer- "We didn't expect that only 100 people outdoor field for intramurals and general sity to continue to guarantee housing to recreation." students for four years and increase the would be seeking off-campus housing. If The Committee's, report emphasized number of spaces for freshmen. that architects combine aesthetic appeal with fulfillment of the University's needs, stating: Faced with a drop in the attrition rate of we build a 500-bed residence, we will only "We discourage a purely functional building, upperclassmen in this year's housing lottery, the outside and inside of which looks like a the University was forced to eliminate 44 meet the current demand, but I belie\e housing'project.' " freshmen spaces and curtail the availability of housing for transfer students, according to demand is growing." Fewer Freshmen? Wegman, to continue its four-year guarantee But students will not be living in the new for the fall '84 semester. — Winifred Wegman facility for another two years, according to Executive Vice President Paul Reiss. For "We didn't expect that only 100 people now, the cutback in the number of freshman would be seeking off-campus housing," said spaces may result in a slightly smaller Class of Wegman.,. "If we build a 500-bed residence, The report compared high rise and low one might incorporate into the building of '88 and fewer transfer students. we will only meet the current demand, but I rise structures and concluded that the new one's own home," soundproofing, and believe demand is growing." dorm should be no taller than four stories "wiring for TV cable, computers, phones Admissions Director Richard Avitable and intercoms" are also objectives the expects 25 fewer freshmen to choose Ford- Approximately 93 percent of current because of cost considerations and aesthetic Committee hopes to implement in the new ham this fall, because they will not be able to freshmen, sophomores and juniors in appeal. The documents also suggested that dorm. get housing. "We've had to be very cautious Residence Halls will be living on-campus in architects could design two 300-student Because "accommodations available about telling people about housing this the fall, a record high. Only 596 freshman residences in two of the four sites. locally off-campus are simply so poor as to year," he said. "The group most affected spaces have been alloted for September, as "There's no best site," said Wegman. be out of the question, the Committee will be transfer students. There are fewer opposed to 640 this year, said Wegman. "The area along Fordham Road could be put recommends that the new residence hall plans spaces for transfers." Administrators nope the new dorm will to good use. The areas behind Spellman also Graduate and Graduating Professional Students: Still need to satisfy those May 19,1984? language requirements? SUMMER LANGUAGE Interested in working on INSTITUTE of Drew University Commencement Liturgy? 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- New A rchbishop is Ferdham Graduate Monsignor Francis Joseph Spellman of the Class of 1911 was This Week In appointed to the post of Archbishop of New York in 1939 by His Holiness Pope Pius XII. A diplomat, a scholar and a man of wide experience, the honorary degree of Doctor of Ram History Laws was conferred upon him at Fordham in 1935. 1940 - Largest Photo in History for Maroon THE Two of the largest pictures ever to appear in any yearbook with Virginia Keating were featured in the 1940 Maroon. The first, covering an LAWYER'S area of 108 square inches, pictures the tower of Keating Hall ASSISTANT at an angle which makes it "the most striking and unique shot of Keating Hall taken to date." The second photograph The Lawyer's Assistant was the biggest sports shot ever to appear in the Maroon. Program at Adelphi University is the largest Captions describe the working out of a perfect pass play and oldest ABA-approved program of its which occurred during the football season. kind in New York State, with more than 4,000 - Golfers Win Three graduates. The golf team trekked south during the Easter holidays to Salaries at all levels have increased with the win three of four matches. The linesmen defeated the Ap- extraordinary growth of this profession, and top pretice School, William and Mary and Loyola of Baltimore lawyer's assistants earn as much as $32,000. and were defeated by Hampden Sydney. In the Loyola mat- ch, a season record for the course was broken as the team Come To an Information Session and Learn: played through one of the heaviest fogs in 20 years. .. .Why 85% of our graduates who seek paralegal 1962 - Poll Supports ' 'Beer on Campus'' employment have found it Out of 416 respondents, 352 had "favorable" or "highly .. ,Why hundreds of lawyers and other employers favorable" opinions of the proposal to sell beer in the Ram- send us their requests for our graduates skellar. This occurred after seven months of researching, . ..Why Adelphi graduates have been hired by more waiting and calculating. than 650 law firms, corporations and govern- - A lumni Donations Top $300,000 in First A nnuul Drive' mental agencies throughout the greater Mew York Fordham alumni contributed more than $300,000 in cash metropolitan area. during the 1961, according to an announcement made by Foreground: Francis Cardinal Courses offered in: GARDEN CITY, LI., Rev. Edward F.X. Kennedy, director of the University's an- HCJNTINGTON, L.I., and MANHATTAN. Spellman nual support program. For a catalog and an invitation to the next 1977 - Martyrs' Residents Protest Telephone Removal Martyrs' Court residents expressed opposition to the removal information session, mail this coupon today, or telephone right now: (516) 663-1004 1923 - Roommates to Team Up in Cue Tourney of dorm telephones to incoming freshmen and their parents. A billiard tournament at St. John's Hall created such interest Banners hung from almost every house and a loudspeaker The Lawyer's A*il«Unt Program that those in charge arranged for a roommate's doubles told freshmen they "should think twice before coming to Ad*lphl University Fordham." However, it was reported that, although parents Garden City. L.I.. N.Y. 11530 tourney after the Easter holidays. Prizes were awarded to the In cooperation with The National Center lor Paralegal Training pair winning in the finals. read the signs, it had little effect on them. Name _— 1939 - Robot Rat Replaces Guinea Pigs as Research on 1978 - Baseball and Track Lose Scholarships A major redistribution of athletic department scholarship Vitamin B A dvances _State. Zip. The merchanical rat, a scientific apparatus used to test vita- funds raised many questions concerning the future of the men's baseball and track teams. Vice President for Student -Business Phone .^ mins B and G replaced the guinea pigs used for research. Dr. Approved for VAand NYS Higher Education Loans Douglas Hennessy and Dr. Leopold Cerccedo were the two Affairs William Crawley announced that scholarships will pi University Admil.s Students On T Fordham scientists who perfected the apparatus for tests. no longer be given to the two sports due to pressure to com- Aid JoHnv Colat imetl, St* Oi *&* This process quickly more accurately, and less expensively ply with Title IX, a federal law mandating equal oppor- measured the amount of Vitamin Bl. tunities for both sexes. The New Spring Weekend Schedule Friday, April 27 Spring Weekend Kickoff: Kite and D.J. McGinley Center, 2-6 p.m. The flamones concert, Old Gym, 8-12 Mid.
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people to disagree and that I am glad that my article generated some response. However, Ms. de Car- valho has made some alarming statements in her Cultural Thoughtless letter that I feel cannot go unserutinized. Having also grown up "around the theater" (with Broad- way being the source of my family's livelihood for To the Editor: over 20 years), I, too, have learned to respect the I was glad to see such a culturally enriching ar- To (he Editor: opinions of others. I don't believe that there has ticle in The Ram (April 5). Patti Walsh's article en- Elizabeth deCarvalho's letter, the one in been any criticism that has been free from a dissent titled, "European Lessons," should be read by all which Chris Giglio's name was so unnecessarily of opinion; it's all in the eyes of the beholder. Ms. at Fordham. Like Patti, I, too, enjoyed and learned dragged through the mud for his review ol Pal Joey de Carvalho appears rather upset that 1 called Pal much about life itself in Europe. Many times, while in The Ram of April 12 is a good argument for Joeya legend, saying that it did not have a "legen- busy studying and working, we forget about hap- rejuvenating the Primal Scream here at Fordham, dary run." penings in other parts of the world. Many of lor this is what I felt like doing after reading Ms. de The original Broadway production opened in America's greatest allies are governments in coun- Carvalho's correspondence. As a fellow reviewer 1940 and ran for 374 performances. It has experien- tries of Europe. To understand these relationships on The Rani's Arls staff and as a human being (1 ced three Broadway revivals and has been made in- we must also understand the countries themselves. have been told that (he two are not necessarily con- to a motion picture. 1 must point out to Ms. de One of the greatest assets to my life was living nected), I cannot allow this one to go by the boards. Carvalho that such famous works as Gershwin's in Europe for two years. Residing in a small town First, the funny stuff. Among other knee-slap- Porgy andFiess and Noel Coward's Private Lives named Voorschoten in Holland, I found the rest of pers, the letter stated that "In the tradition of most had relatively short runs (124 and 101) yet are still Europe, both Eastern and Western, at my finger- critics, a production is viewed more than once in considered major works and are revival fairly of- tips. 1, too, like Patti, did extensive traveling. From order to get a better overall impression." If this is ten. The 1970 musical The Rothchilds ran on Amsterdam to Paris, from Stockholm to Budapest, the case, then somebody better get in touch with Broadway for 507 performances, yet I bet you can't I learned more new facts and ideals than I ever Sardi's and tell them to stop having all those hum a bar from it, liz. As to my comparison of past thought possible. I was also better able to under- opening night parties, where the folks involved in a performances, all I can say ist that it is indeed stan- stand Americans, their ways, attitudes and politics production wait up for the next morning's reviews dard practice. I caution all critics who might take much more clearly. of their show's first performance. And there was Ms. de Carvalho's advice and view performances Education is a valuable asset to any and every this howler: "As a critic, Mr. Giglio ought to know several times to Get an "overall impression." person. One could broaden their horizons by better than to compare an actress' past performan- Imagine if Frank Rich followed this and the Times "seeing" beyond the shores of the United States. ce with her most recent." C'mon — in case published a review of a show that opened on Mon- At some time or another, almost every family in nobody's noticed, this is done all the time, but the day in their Friday edition. Now, wouldn't that be America had relatives in another part of the world, laughable inaccuracy of the above statement tran- strange? who emigrated to this country. If, for nothing else, scends being merely wrong. It has the qualification Regarding her personal attacks on me, let me one should be curious and proud to see where their 'ought to know better!'7h\s is comedy writing of say that I truly did not "close my eyes" the night of ancestry comes from. At any age traveling abroad the highest caliber. the performance. I feel that if one goes back and can be intellectually and culturally stimulating. 1 Factual errors of this kind are one thing, but reads the article again that they will not find it think it is important to understand other nations' the personal slander against Chris Giglio's integrity "scornful." 1 sought to accentuate the positive, but ideals and motivations. If this (traveling abroad) as a journalist is something else again. What slan- I felt the show could not slip without my criticism. could be accomplished by many of our generation, der? For example: "It almost seems that he (Giglio) In my closing paragraph, I state that "despite some maybe we could see that life in the past was a bit more harmonious and productive than today. purposely closed his eyes to the show, and wrote honest efforts... the production just didn't Although many will say that this is not •whatever came into his mind in the fashion of the work." I doubt that my statement "evoked a mass economically practical or feasible, an education cynical "going against the crowd" show critic. This of scorn" and would wager that it was the feeling of founded on understanding others, as well as your outlandish accusation is as false and malicious as it many. I must also remind Ms. de Carvalho that own self, is priceless. is unjustified, and it's only the starting point. what appears on the page is not necessarily exactly Perhaps (he low point of outright calumny was what the author has written. It is common that en- Karen Keefe reached by the unbelievably snide remarks concer- tire paragraphs can be cut from an article because CBA Secretary-Treasurer ning Chris and the Bronx Park Motel. Sick. of layout problems. Therefore, things can be men- FC'85 Consider this: those of us who write about the tioned and not printed. .,» arts do it as a labor of love. We are honored and In the future I hope that Ms. de Carvalho will thrilled to be the voice of public praise for our channel her efforts in a more constructive fashion. I Congratulations aesthetic passions (witness Chris' review of Cabaret feel that her opinions would then be taken more on March 15,1984), and, like a best friend, we also credibly. care enough to explain what we felt went wrong in Chris Giglio the hopes that standards might be improved next FC '86 To the Editor: Among the most important student jobs at time. In this respect, I envy Chris Giglio, who per- Fordham is the position of Freshman Moderator. forms a genuinely useful (though apparently risky) Through the two people chosen for this job, fresh- function by writing about actual Fordham produc- men are introduced to Fordham and all of the tions. Common Sense unique opportunities the school and the Fordham Also, it was suggested that Chris had no right community have to offer. Therefore, the responsi- to call PalJoey a great musical comedy because it bility of selecting people to fulfill this role is not one "did not run for a legendary length of time on to be taken lightly. Unfortunately, it has not always Broadway." Wrong again — great musicals are not To the Editor: been the individuals with the best qualifications necessarily blessed with long runs. Look at Sweeney Let me get right to the point. As we are all who have been chosen for the job. My experience Todcfs 600 performances, not a legendary run by painfully aware, Walsh Hall has been plagued with and the experiences of those from other classes any stretch of the imagination. But, the show is so vandalism and violence throughout the course of prove my point. Past performances by freshman highly regarded (it won eight Tonys) that it's part of this academic year. As I see it, history will repeat it- moderators have been less than adequate. I, as well the New York City Opera's 1984-85 season. Also, self. as others with whom I have spoken, believe that we Pal Joey dates from the prc-Oklalwma days, when Upon visiting a friend there (I'm a commuter) 1 were only partially informed about many of the runs of a couple hundred performances were regar- found that 1) the front door was unlocked, 2) the Fordham services. This leads me to believe that ded as major achievements. guard failed to check my ID (he was too into his freshmen are told only the very barest of There's more: Leonard Bernstein (in The Joy musicbox), and 3) the resident's doors to their apar- necessities, leaving them to fend for themselves in of Music) calls Pal Joey a "classic" due to its early tments were ajar and unlocked. Haven't the matters concerning health, security, scheduling of integration of book, lyrics, music, and residents learned their lesson? classes, and career advice. No one is suggesting that choreography. Normally all this would be nit- May 1 suggest that a Falcon Card Key system we take new students by the hand and spoon feed picking, but it becomes important when the slings be installed? Or perhaps the residents should begin them. However, the successful orientation is the and arrows of outrageous slander are backed up by to use a little more common sense. ' one in which questions are answered, not sidestep- such casual and distorted factual information. Fernan R. Cepero ped or even omitted totally. Beyond all this, 1 would urge anyone who is in- FC'84 Of course, the moderators have not been the terested to go look up Chris Giglio's review entire source of problems during the orientation (3/8/84) and read it again. If you do, you'll find period. The haphazard and disorganized attitudes that probably the most harshly critical remark in of some section leaders contributes to the chaos at the entire article is the headline, which reads "No registration and the bewilderment some of us have Pal of Mine" — something the author had no con- felt in those early, fragile weeks as freshmen. trol over. Litter bugs Section leaders should be screened and should I could go on. stand up to the same rigorous standards applied to Let us just realize, Ms. De Carvalho, that To the Editor: applicants for the position of moderator. While no nobody is questioning your right to an opinion. It's I do hope that every student had a chance to one expects any one individual to be perfect in all only when your rebuttal crosses, or should I say view Edwards Parade on Friday morning, April 13. respects, we must demand that everyone involved trips, over the boundary that divides intelligent The amount of litter was unbelievable, having been with orienting new students be willing to share any criticism and thoughtless slander that all jour- left there by students who had been celebrating the and all of their information concerning every aspect nalistic hell breaks loose. For someone who has arrival of Spring on Thursday. of Fordham. "Always respected the criticism and opinions of I am very much in favor of celebrations and It is reassuring to know that the two people others," you sure have a funny way of showing it. can understand their feelings, but I cannot under- awarded the jobs of Freshman Moderator for the Jeffrey A. Rapsis stand people who have no pride in what is part of Class of 1988, as well as those who will be section FC'86 their school. Edwards Parade is one of the most leaders, are qualified and were chosen on the basis beautiful areas on campus, but, when left covered of merit alone. Fordham University is the epitome with boxes, paper and beer cans, it looks like the of Christian values and ethical standards. A city dump. Spring is only starting and there will be resounding cheer should be heard now that Alarming many warm and balmy days ahead which will be procedures and practices finally measure up to the conducive to the use of Edwards Parade. With name of Fordham. To those who will be spending respect for other and price in your campus, I ask all the summer coordinating orientation, I extend To the Editor: Fordham people, please don't be a litterbug. congratulations. I know you will do a good job. I am writing in response to Elizabeth de Car- Mary II. Murtagh Robert DiMartino valho's letter concerning my review at Pal Joey. Let Industrial Economics FC'85 me start off by saying that 1 feel that it is natural for 8/THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 19H4 Make Connec
John Breunig Editor-in-Chief hat would you do if 1 were to offer you a an opportunity ,„ deJ Mark Dillon Executive Editor free way to improve your chances for a good teamwork and pcrsisianj Melissa Goodman Managing Editor job, make new friends, double your en- W everyone values. ' joyment of life at Fordham and meet some of the kin- •Attend student Dan Vincelette News Editor dest, most intelligent and caring people in New York? to meet interesting Vinny Barry News Editor You'd say, "Show me this wonderful magic!" Here is an opp , ',. Well, that is pretty close to what can happen if or Unily Noreen Kelly Lincoln Center Editor built-in topic of collv r 1 Virginia Keating Features Editor miss tbe Chnstmascontl Andrew Mola Arts Editor an American Age lecture.F Jack Curry Sports Editor Faculty Forum •Get your nature I Mike Zuccarello Sports Editor faccbook is a valuable iol Pete Birle Copy Editor so the yearbook ,sy0linol Mark McDonough Photography Editor #Ncv« miss an <,. acquaintances to onea Margaret O'Brien .... Advertising Manager work. Veronica MacKay Business Manager with RobertJ. Reilly •Hncouraiie e\Wy A Donna Lanigan Subscription Manager 11 an alumni oruanl you understand what networking is all about. Net- sophomore who was"t|J working is a frequently heard term these days which News: Cherine Anderson • Donna Behen • John Cairns • Joe Campo • Maureen Carolan • Lawrence Dowries • Chris Federico * Mary Fogarty • American Age l.eeturi;U Francisco Gonzalez • Ruth Hams • Joanie Hennessy • John Kilbridge • Angela Kukoda • Sieve Lalli • Christopher Lotl • Lucy Ann Madile • describes a new way of looking at the relationships that fine accomplishment, hi Larry Marchiony • Said Martin • Dan McLaughlin • Alison Moss • Veronica Murray • Felicia Nigro • Sue O'Donnell • Michael Prendergast • Susan exist in your life. Priore • Harry Ramos • Grace Rossello • Greg Venulo • Chrissey Zeszotarski Features: Rober Cappucci • Maria Chiarelli • Tara Chiaralh • Li; Just as a net is made up of a variety of strands of Langella • James Snales Photography: Theresa Brojozowski • Chris Ceravolo • Johanna Geoghan • Tom Mauriello • Soibhan McDonough • Hugh McNail) • Tina Palmer • Tim Ring • Paul Sullivan • Jack Sweeney • Rich Szemiot Arts: Cherine Anderson • Edward Boland • Billy material, each connected and each supporting the Bollotino • Bob DeNisi • John Fo« • Chris Giglio • David Kiley • Thomas McCluskey • Joe Mongelli • Bob Parisi • Tina Palmer • Jeanine other, so you begin to look at your personal frien- Poltronien • Jell Rapsis • Steven "inirian • David Cloyce Smith Graphics: Hod Cassidy • Ciara Concannon • John Gi«o • John McShea Sports: dships, acquaintances and relationships as being con- Chris Coyne • John Giannone • Paul Guido • Diana Patulak • Dominic Preziosi • John Scuderi • Tony Tarullo • Pete Tosches • Jackie Wagner nected and supporting and related to one another and Advertising: Patti Drasky • Chris Giglio • Liz Greco • Midge McManus • Donise O'Grady Subscriptions: Julia Bodden • Maggie Cooney • Caron DeSimorie • Nadine Kibanda to you. ham is a b\ In a similar fashion, you are part of the network or fabric ol" the lives of everyone else. you are the\ Understand clearly first what you can expect from any relationship and what is outside reasonable boun- never hcivel ds. You can expect to give and receive information, portimityli SAC Lacks receive referrals to other persons who may be of help, provide a source of feedback to test ideas, theories and formulate plans and, finally, a source of moral sup- port. The one thing that a network emphatically is not they don't understand\vh| The Student Activities Council does not know what to do with your money. is a placement agency. Remember: information, the Director of American This week SAC released its Fall budget allocations. Once again, the results reflect a lack of referrals, support; but employment comes from con- exactly how much hard \v| understanding of the purposes, operations and needs of student organizations. SAC does not necting the right skills with the right employer. Your that job involves, andhv;| adhere to principles stated in the Student Handbook; budget requests submitted to SAC are network improves your chances, but only you can get anxious to help this younti inaccurate; the budget liaison system is not properly administrated and the SAC organization in the job you deserve. Let's turn to some tl general acts as an autonomous body with excessive powers, answering only to itself. First, let's examine some relationships that now to build connections! According to the Student Handbook, one of the prime criteria for evaluating a student already exist, or exist in a potential state, only awaiting important because in i some action on your part to bring them to life. Then, type of person that pcoplel organization's budget is "the number of students participating and being served by the group's we can explore additional ways to make yourself useful is how some networkingc| activities or programming." to others right from where you are at Fordham. However, that has not been evident in SAC's limited funding of SERG, Circle K, THE Each student will have between 40 and 50 teachers "Hello Mary? This i RAM and VVFUV. SERG, although a recipient of University funds, provides a vital service to in the course of their college studies. Professors can be heard that the Mini the Fordham community that should be recognized with more financial assistance from SAC. some of the most important people in your lives, going to be putting | Allocations of funds should be made for student organizations that provide the greatest provided you make the effort and take the time to and thought you service to the University community regardless of whether these organizations receive funding become friends and share with them your plans and let designing the sets." from outside sources. them get to know the you that is underneath the term While the recent student referendum for a five dollar increase in student activity fees papers and the bluebooks. Find a way to make them Networking is a very specified that 20 percent of this increase go towards student media, final allocation totals imply become 'people' to you — share a cup of coffee or a It is important to underst lunch hour. It will make their courses come alive for difference between "beinj that this referendum was established for no other reason than to solve the paper's recent finan- you. Some easy guidelines cial problems. 1 Most teachers will have instructed thousands of • Do follow up on a As a result, the Fordham "Media Referendum" has become, in effect, a medium referen- students, like yourself, during their careers. They you. dum. While the Handbook specifically cites "efficient and economical use of funds" as criteria probably know several people who share interests or •Do report back to for evaluating budget requests, it appears that there is a larger prize for inefficiency than there backgrounds very similar to your own. When someone through. is for accurate management. knows you, it becomes so much easier for them to • Do say "thank V An examination of allocation figures reveal an extreme discrepancy between funds requested recall who in their past might be just right to put you in mation orach ice, by clubs and the final figures allocated by SAC. We are aware that club leaders pad request contact with. • Do keep in touc figures. Subsequently, SAC is unable to distinguish between fact and fiction, which results in The most important people in your network of letter. SAC using an arbitrary system of allocating funds. SAC's system for determining funding relationships are your fellow students. Every year • Don't expect ir seems to be based solely on its previous allocations. Fordham graduates out into the world several hundred things time. freshly minted B.A.s and B.S.s, and inevitably they • Don't expect your| A prime cause of SAC's problems stems from its own Budget Liaison system. The system become the backbone of American society. They write ployment agency. does not work because liaisons are not aware of the operations, purposes and problems of the books and run businesses, they become doctors, ' • Don't tell someone organizations they represent. Uecause of this, liaisons serve SAC's interests and work as an an- engineers and lawyers, they help shape our laws and tried that and it doesn't tagonistic force to clubs. help form public opinion. These are people you want them give you a present SAC serves a purpose; the purpose of funding, maintaining and monitoring the existence to be friends with, and close to, for the rest of your life them. It's the last present of student clubs. In its present Form SAC does not achieve these ends. It has become the adver- — and you will never have an opportunity like you Basically, nctworkit sary of the groups it was originally designed to assist. At this time Administrative Council ac- have right now to build friendships and share common titude toward your entire tion is necessary to reform SAC. The University has successfully managed its own financial experiences with them. acquire a self-confident resources. Students deserve the same. A great asset in getting to meet people on campus and how vou are going 10 is the intelligent use of the facebook, The Ram and A self-confident all Ewe, and the student directory. Use these tools asset you can po^ess environment — "lt>r Th» Rim is Ihe University wide newspaper ol Fordham University serving campus and community since 1918 Th« P.m is oublishe-l each seriously as an aid in remembering names when you Wednesday and distributed Iree ol charge every Thursday during the acadermc year. Correspondence should be addressed to Th« Rim Box B are introduced or for helping you to recall something you belie\e that you are c FordhaFodham UniversityUesty. . BronxB. . 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Why not, what have you got to lose? thought, and habits, be For the rest of your life the friendships you form acquired, l-or exampj, h miJ) today can be an indespensible network of support. cigarette "' ' When you think of it, all of the students in all of the colleges in America are, basically, reading ihe same HM we fo textbooks and writing about the same topics for their So realize that your; BLOOM COUNTY by Berke Breathed life is totally within yourc papers or theses. But the ones who build strong groups [o of relationships, who take the time to meet the people mind, to find lif« »< u they share a common educational experience with, will and tnuLiung ^ '"' mvvmmu have a measureable advantage over those who neglect o«iieolution B€ FORM these opportunities anil limit their own experiences. and actuate ^our per* B6ST.-. le no mtt Lffi- Some other ideas: A final <*an'P - ' •Join several of the numerous student activities. probabU «,liri The student handbook lists 125 separate groups. They start cotmwu help you learn, you meet new people in an easy and Now imagine y comfortable setting, and, most importantly, it gives you an opportunity to develop and demonstrate your are the In*. Sf own personal qualities and talents. People cannot recommend you with enthusiasm if they don't know onlv thing what you can do. Everything from the Chorus to Cir- changing .! cle K to The Ram to the cheerleading team gives you tcresiingper son. THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1984/9
fordham is a big par and are • he hoT v ! 'y <™ working: "Do it twice unto others, and ii shall be done kind of Fordham thai we all want? he host. You 11 never have another opportunity like it. once onto you." I've tried to demonstrate that being Robert J. Reilly is an Assistant Dean at Fordham's helpful to others (i.e., networking), giving infor- your own benefit. Really, ,t , building of com- School of Law. This article is derived from remarks s tlle mation, making referrals, giving moral support, will munity by being aware of the talents of others and delivered at the recent alumni/student conference inevitably, almost to a mathematical certainty, lead to ons bringing together a fabric of lives that form a people "Where Do We Go From Here?" held in McGinley who are caring, kind and thoughtful. Isn't that the Center. Finally, let's focus on the Golden Rule of Net-
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I and caring activity. jid be sensitive to, the •'' and "being used." pinion | that are suggested to ple could not concentrate, My parents tell me that I should let the professors know of my condition, but on how you followed what is a challenge worth if the rules of the game are changed. a referral or infor- Most of my friends have doubts about their Challenge Of Life future. Are they going to make enough money, or is jie, Christmas card or their major worth their time? Unlike theirs, my doubts concentrate on a different life and purpose. You see, •p from others, give as much as I enjoy the feeling of being alive, life, like for everyone else, is sometimes a difficult job. I know ps to act as an em- ordham University, like other colleges, is a place preciate the value of every person. Indeed, I have come that I have to have blood transfusions, chemotherapy where the elation of being young is clearly expressed to realize that no matter how bad today might seem, and I must obey certain rules in order to survive. And, i trying to help, "I've Fin the growth of the intellect and the sense of there is always a new day. Each person is special, for if although 1 think that I can deal with various tasks, the I' That is like having freedom. Indeed, this represents what any student may you look closely, you will find that everyone has most difficult obstacle to overcome is my own self jbmping it in front of experience. However, this is not always the case. something to offer whether it is intellectually or doubt. Is it really worth it to work so hard for a \el from him! Sometimes the picture is darkened by a struggle with spiritually. remission, if sooner or later I will find myself doing the gives a change of at- illness. There is always a good side to everything, but same thing all over again, resulting in fewer chances of | campus. You need to there are also bad points to such situations. I guess the survival? I question this many limes, but I know that about who you are most difficult part of my situation is to accept the fact as long as I have a goal like finishing each semester, I ur life. that there are certain limitations. As a friend said to will have a purpose and consequently I will have the will to live. the most important Viewpoint me the other day, I need to understand that I am not ude creates your entire like everyone else, that in fact I have other limitations. 1 am not the only person suffering from an illness jj>nal, and physical. If She is right. But at 19 it is so difficult to accept those like leukemia, there are thousands of people who suf- , or are healthy, or are limitatiojis because this should be the time and place fer from this and other illnesses. 1 do not think that it for me to grow and look at the world as my own should take such a drastic situation to make people domain. more than habits of with Andrea Gianello understand that there is more to life than the usual |ood or bad, may be Time. Everyone takes time for granted, and I routine of every day. People should understand that |ne is born smoking What if you were 19 years old and had to face the know that I can't afford to waste what others take for regardless of how difficult a problem might be there is always a solution and they should learn to appreciate pmp shots — these are uncertainty of death? This is unfortunately the reality granted. I live with the pressure of time, because, even others and the world around them. Life is pleasure if op ourselves. some people, like myself, have to lace; the reality of a though my mind is not focused on this alone, the effec- observed from all its dimensions. abits form us. world that not many want to know. But what does it ts of the illness make me aware of each day and each toward your campus mean to be 19 and to have an illness like leukemia? moment, something others don't often think about. 1 guess that you might also be wondering how 1 I. Then choose, in your This is what my article is about. This leads to another problem, how do you say to your feel about death. 1 am not afraid of dying because friends that you are only tired when in reality you are death is a fact. Yet even though 1 know that there are 1 interesting, enjoyable Not long ago a friend of mine died of leukemia. feeling sick, but don't want to tell them the truth. people younger than myself having the same experien- participating in your Somehow, I never thought that it was going to happen ce, I do feel that I am too young to face this struggle |red to be in control of so soon, and yet it did. It was then that I began To some people school is simply the way to suc- which sometimes seems to be endless and frustrating. 1 brk. thinking about my life and realized that sooner or later cess, to me school is a challenge. My doctors tell me don't know what will happen, perhaps I will live for 20 |you are at a party in the same thing would happen to me. At this point, 1 that I should take only two courses. I know that they are right, because school takes a lot of energy from me years or longer, or perhaps I will die within the time bn't really know. You began to question my life and my actions and realized and it is difficult to study for a test when 1 am loaded predicted by the doctors. Either way, 1 have the introduce yourself or that, in spite of all the difficulties that I've had to face, there may perhaps be a good side to it. with drugs that make me anything but alert. It's satisfaction of knowing that I have encountered every unavoidable, no one knows how badly I want to finish emotion in its uniqueness, that I have grown in a way he same party, but you Unlike my friends, I know some special and each semester, how difficult it is and now much more that I can't explain, and that 1 have seen the essence of |e introducing people, unique things about life. In can acknowledge a simple difficult it gets every time. The worse part is to know life through the eyes of the few. jnts, saying hello. The day, and, unlike my friends, I don't only glance at life that you have the potential and intelligence to obtain Andrea Gianello is a pseudonym to protect the lyour attitude, but by but observe everything about life itself. This illness has made me deal with other problems better than mest ot certain grades, but I must be content to accept a lesser identity of the author who does not wish to publicly | more alive, more in- grade either because I felt sick during the test or I sim- reveal her illness. |>le into your network. my friends and, at the same time, has made me ap- 10/THt: RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1984
;rt ••• An Avalanche Of Excitement
b> Jeff Kapsis jungle-wise American named Jack Colton It's not often that a movie provokes an (Douglas). Together, they are chased through audience full of cultured, Upper East Side in- the spectacular scenery (most of the film was telleeuirals to scream and yell like third actually shot in Mexico) by a pair of bum graders at recess, but that's when Romancing bling criminals, not to mention jeeps brim- the Stone does. This movie, which has been ming over with the private army of Zolo out and running for a number o( weeks, is an (Manuel Ojeda), the film's arch-villain. action-adventure film along the lines of Kathleen Turner, famous as the "into Raiders of the Lost Ark — but that's as far as the mud, scum queen!" woman of Steve the similarities go. Martin's The Man with Two Brains, sustains Romancing the Stone is no Raiders rip- a remarkable counterpoint of useless off. In fact, producer/star Michael Douglas sophistication and emerging earthiness in the has been developing Stone for the past five rain forests, and it's her performance, not years, long before Raiders' phenomenal suc- "the stone," that is the real treasure of this cess during the summer of 1981. movie. The film lingers in civilized (?) New The good news is that Romancing the York City just long enough for us to get to Stone is an emotional roller coaster ride, a know Wilder as a three-dimensional human film that will leave you breathless as its 101 being. minutes thunder by. Stone has the subtlety of If you watch closely, you'll see that the a freight train, but then this film isn't in- first 10 minutes of (his movie are (hick with terested in tugging the same heartstrings that, details that amount to a show-and-tell for her say, Terms of Endearment did. Romancing character. Her wall posters, the the Stone emphasizes the percussion, not the "celebration" with her cat, the dialogue with Romancing the Stone is no Raiders ripoff. In fact, strings, and its relentless pace and booby- her publisher — they all combine to create producer/star Michael Douglas has been developing trapped script will keep you in a near- what amounts to an unusually sheltered and constanl state of tension, excitement, and timid character. The movie-makers are Stone for the past five years, long before Raiders' astonishment. It's big, sprawling and exper- loading the dice for maximum possible effect phenomenal success during the summer of 1981. tly put-together entertainment. when Wilder finds herself caught in teeming, Stone is the story of Joan Wilder third-world Columbia, and Turner handles (Kathleen Turner), a timid romance novelist this jolting transition like an expert surfer especially noticeable when you consider the who is forced to journey from her New York riding the crest of the biggest wave all after- next. ERA that each picture is sel in: Raiders takes City apartment to the rain forests of Colum- noon. It must have been a hard thing to do, Danny Devito is Ralph, small-time place roughly a hall'century ago, while Stone bia — and not to watch coffee beans picked and Turner makes it look easy. hoodlum and major comedy relief. Devito has some of the juiciest dialogue since Ether could have taken place yesterday. by hand. She is there, hopelessly unprepared, As Douglas is a study in obsessive inten- Merman was Milton Berle's mother-in-law in The structural pacing of Raiders -- each to save her kidnapped sister from cut-throats sity. His eyes gleam, his face grimaces, his It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and he action sequence carefully placed, timed, and who are after a treasure map (and what it voice rasps, and his performance adds knows how to deliver it. Not much of it is built to a climax — was much more saiNying leads to) that is in Joan's possession. another layer of tension to this film — it's quotable here, and unfortunately it's also as a whole, but Romancing the Stone iia> in- Joan wastes no time in running into a hard to tell just exactly what he's going to do pretty difficult to communicate the lunacy of dividual moments that bristle with innocent Devito running full-steam down a verdant energy that Raiders somehow lacked. hillside, frightened out of his wits and firing a Perhaps it has something to do with Raiders pistol over his shoulder at pursuers. This ya' being infused with a lot of good/evil power- gotta see for yourself. of-God nonsense — Stone has none of thai. Sights The rest of the performances are solid, In Stone, the humans are real and i!reed\ ami although the street vendors in Manhattan ugly, as opposed to the deliberately ideah/ed look as though they have come straight from cartoon characters in Raiders. This i-> ""i '° casting call in Burhank. take away from Raiders, which \> a lerrilic But the entire cast is overpowered by this film, but just to highlight the differences And roaring, stampeding, calvary charge of a between the Iwo. movie. On the technical Mde of things, I could continue — Stone's main charac- Romancing the Stone is as professional as ter is the woman, Jack Colton in m> Indiana compiled by Andrew Mola they come. Alan Silvestri's South American Jones, Raiders globetrots, while Stone i* Sounds mambo-disco score makes surprisingly effec- fairly stationary once we get to Columbia. tive chase music, and the really tense momen- The important thing to realize i* i";l1 fter his album finally fell out of the number slot, Michael Jackson announced ts are fortified with stinging, heavy-metal Romancing the Stone is most definitely not .1 that his newest album will be called Tingle and the Jackson Five reunion album echos. Under Robert Zemeckis' expert direc- cheap, exploitative imitation of Ruiden, at- A will be titled Victory. Both should be released shortly... Clint F.astwood and tion, Romancing the Stone pushes the limit tempting to capitalize on that film'* lautastK' Burt Reynolds will begin filming City Heat lor Warner Brothers (his week. This marks of all that this type of film can do, and hap- success. Romancing the Stone is not only a the first time the (wo top box office stars have appeared together in a motion picture. pily concentrates on action that is inherently well-made movie; it has an integrity all us Eastwood portrays a Kansas City cop and Reynolds a private eye. Their paths cross cinematic. Turner and Douglas spend more own. during an intriguing murder case in the early 1930s... The Romantics, having just com- time battling nature (in the form of water- While most films of this genre (ineluiling pleted a successful tour with various performers (Adam Ant, Rick Springfield and falls, rainstorms, and steep river gorges) than Raiders) exist in a vacuum of lantibv. Heart), are set for their first lour of (he Orient. The tour, which begins next week, will they do each other — this harks back to the Romancing the Stone is an action-ad^enturi feature the band as the headliners and English-based Wang Chun); as their special guest type of picture that Busier Keaton made 60 movie that has one foot in reality. Because opener... Hard working Goldie Hawn, who presently stars in Swing Shift, will star in a years ago. we see our own world (via the New o light-hearted comedy about a wealthy Eastern head of state who becomes involved with Sure sounds a lot like Raiders, right? sequences), the contrast between u d 11 a cocktail waitress (Hawn). Richard Romanus portrays the wealthy man and the movie Actually, all that these two films have in extended oui-of-this-world chase co-stars Chris Sarandon... Billy Idol was recently rushed to a hospital after taping a common is a willingness to recognize an in Columbia makes the whole P1^ video in L. A. He was told that the concentration of chemicals in the special effects had audience's need to be entertainment. After much more entertaining. It is similar worn away the membrane over his iris and left the nerve endings exposed. Had the that, the two movies go their separate ways. they did with Technicolor in The >• • problem been left unattended, it could have left the rocker blind. He is currently spor- What am I talking about? Well, where should ha»c ting a pair of dark sunglasses during his concert performances. Ironically, the song for Raiders was a conscious homage to the cliff- "" Oh, enough of this. All which he'd been making the video was called "Eyes Without A Face" ... Quote of the hanger serials of yesteryear, Stone seems to said in the first place was that Week: "Weird" Al Yankovic to fellow accordian players: "Keep on practicing and want nothing more than to be a movie of Stone \s terrific. It's the kind of movie >oi never talk to naked bus drivers." today — any resemblance to past movies is find yourself yelling and throwing pop" purely coincidental. This difference is around at whether you planned to 01 IHM. THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1984/11 Death Williams: Lives Comic On Commie
by Jeaninc Fullronieri by David Kiley It almost seems cruel to review Death of When a Soviet citizen defects to the a Salesman since so few people will probably United States, it is considered a serious mat- have the good fortune to see this revival of ter. Robin Williams, however, brings excep- Arthur Miller's classic. The play's enduring tional comic relief to this situation in his new popularity is possibly clue to its theme, which film, Moscow on the Hudson. centers on the all-too-common despair rising Vladimir Ivanoff, played by Williams, is out of the lives of ordinary people. The or- a saxophone player in the Soviet Circus, dinary people in this drama are the family of which is touring New York City. Ivanoff Willy Loman, a Brooklyn salesman whose decides to defect while the performers are high hopes and quixotic dreams for the shopping in Bloomingdales. Despite chasing future are not realized. The play depicts what KGB agents, Ivanoff succeeds with the help happens to people when they do not meet of two store employees. This sequence is the their aspirations. In The River Bruce high point of the film and provides the best it Springsteen asks, "Is a dream a lie when it has to offer. don't come true or is it something worse?" Up to that point, Ivanoff is portrayed in For Willy Loman and his family it is indeed the USSR as a disgruntled and fearful something worse. comrade. Vladimir's adjustment to capitalist Willy's key to success, he believes, is to be well liked. "Be well liked and you will never want," he tells his sons, Biff and Hap- Williams is hard to resist in any of py. This strategy just does not work. Willy fails at business and this failure runs deep, his roles, but in the part of a because he has based his self esteem and self needy and idealistic Russian in identify in the narrow confines of the the jungle of Manhattan, his like- business world. Willy values the elusive Also important to the success of this ability is difficult to deny. qualifier "success," which has really no rendition is a cast that doesn't allow theii value at all. That is his tragedy. portrayals to become sickly sweet. Thank- Willy's idea of family life and his fully, they never overact. As Willy, Dustin domestic failures are coupled with his Hoffman brings to the role all it needs. He life in New York unfolds after the scene in business reverses. Willy is blessed with a convinces the audience that he has struggled Bloomy's. tolerant, devoted wife, Linda, but he fails to most of his life and is now reluctantly giving It is difficult to know if Soviet life is appreciate her. He is close to his sons, but up his fight. Kate Reid, who play Willy's depicted accurately here, but Director Paul raises them to value what he values. Biff, the wife, acts her part well, never intruding too Mazursky should be praised for his efforts to eldest, no longer sees his father as his hero much, allowing her presence to be felt capture the spirit of Manhattan living. once he realizes his values are worthless. through undcrstatment. John Malkovich is Both the vibrancy of the characters and Sadly, Willy is not a villain, but a broken old serviceable as Biff, bringing a confused man- the well-photographed locations in New man to be pitied. Happy tries to espouse his ner to the role, suitable for a young man who York work to give the film a lively flow and father's values, but he always remains second still has not "found himself." Stephen Land keep the audience from thinking about the best, never quite making the mark. is excellent as Happy, portraying that son implausibility of the story. The only flaw I could find with the play with the robust, carefree manner of someone Williams is hard to resist in any of his is thai it comes dangerously close (o being who cannot quite make the grade, and un- roles, but in the part of a needy and idealistic overly sentimental. The drama does not cross consciously knows it but will plug on, Russian in the jungle of Manhattan, his the boundary into pathos, partly due to the nonetheless. The play was expertly directed Iikeability is difficult to deny. realism of the plot. Families like this do exist, by Michael Rudman. If you can, go see Dustin Hoffman plays Willy Loman Though he does supply virtually all the and sad stories like this one can be told. Death of a Salesman. in Death of a Salesman. appeal of the film, Williams would not look quite as good as he does without the superb supporting cast that he is able to work with here. Cleavant Derricks plays Lionel, a streetwise Bloomingdale's security guard, who manages to exert a fearsome exterior that is endemic to his Harlem neighborhood, while maintaining the comic innocence of the movie as a whole. Vladimir conveniently falls in love with Lucia, a cosmetics saleswoman, played by the On the other hand, we have Loving John voluptuous Maria Alonso. Alonso, though which was written by May Pang. Pang was not a common face to the screen, is pleasan- the woman in Lennon's life during his 15- tly appealing and has potential to be a more month "lost weekend" from Yoko Ono, frequently used as a supporting player. A Different |j which began in 1973 and ended in February of 1975. Pang originally came into contact Alejandro Rey rounds out the suppor- with the Lennons as an employee (a personal ting cast as a Cuban lawyer who befriends assistant). On one occasion Yoko Ono in- Vladimir and cushions him from the KGB Look At and FBI. It is pleasing to see Rey in this film. directly suggested thai she, Pang, could sleep with Lennon since he found her very attrac- Though many remember him from his role as „ tive. After many weeks of flatly refusing the kind casino owner in The Flying Nun Lennon ' Lennon, she decided to give in. This turned series, he brings with him an air of experience into a very intimate relationship, as she began that helps the film over a few rough sequen- to go out with him in public. ces. Moscow on the Husdon makes no However, Ono always had the final say. realistic statements about defection or im- The book deals with the 15-month period by Andrew Miola teresting premise, the book is no more than migration, although it makes a few foolish which she spent with • Lennon. It also After John Lennon's unfortunate death dialogue passed between Lennon and Green attempts to do so. Paul Mazursky, who discusses the 1974 studio sessions with Phil in December of 1980, many books have been during the six years that Green served the produced and wrote the film, as well as direc- Spector in an attempt to complete a "golden published claiming to tell the "real story" Lennons. Because it takes everything ver- ted it, does not do enough with his idea. oldies" {Rock and Roll) album. During about him and The Beatles. Most have been batim, we find ourselves asking, "Is Lennon The lack of direction in the film this time a side of Lennon was revealed that written for money, but many were done by talking or is the author talking?" When it manifests at times when Williams appears to people did not see — a side which told of his close associates of the group. comes down to this, you know the book can- be a man without a story — jumping from destructiveness while drunk. Lennon would The best example of this was last year's not be read if it is not understood. Green also job to job, yet making enough money to sup- fails to point out what year the events are oc- destroy anything (anyone) who dared stand controversial The Love You Make which port an East Side apartment. curring. Instead he assumes we have some in his path, and then wake up the next was written by Peter Brown, the executive Sometimes it is funny, other times it is knowledge of Lennon, so readers can try to morning without any knowledge of what had director of NEMS (The Beatles' management sentimental and still other times it attempts to pinpoint the time of an event. happened. company). Lennon's homosexual in- be serious, but the film never spends enough The most overshadowing theme in the volvement with Beatles' manager Brian Ep- Despite these major drawbacks, the time on any of those elements to sustain con- book is the fact that Lennon was controlled stein was just one of the eye-opening stories book does include many revelations. For tinuity. by Ono. Despite the fact that Pang and Len- Brown uncovered. Therefore, what would a example: Lennon was never satisfied with What continuity exists is provided by becoming a father again and despised staying non would be a thousand miles away, Ono's new year be like without more books directed Williams, who has the ability to be the center at home when he could have been in a studio phone calls would take precedence over at Lennon and The Beatles. Two of the most of attention wherever he goes. More im- recording. Lennon's first son, Julian, hated anything else. recent releases are Dakota Days (St. Martin pressive than that is his capacity for humor his father and couldn't stand to be with him. This is the main reason why Lennon Press) and Loving John (Warner Books). and his skill to play even the tenderest of Contrary to popular belief, Lennon has a went back to Ono, though he loved May Dakota Days is written by John Green, scenes with a gesture of comedy, not unlike "very deep concern for Paul McCartney after Pang greater than her. The book is well writ- the great Charlie Chaplin. not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill author. McCartney was arrested in Japan in the ten. We always know who's talking and when It may not be the funniest, or the best Green was Lennon's spiritual leader and spring of 1980. Overall, the book fails to events occur. When 1 finished the book, 1 felt produced, film about a Soviet defector. And mystic, hired as a tarol reader by Yoko Ono provide "The True Story of John Lennon's a bit of sorrow for Pang's plight, but then 1 perhaps it does not try to he, but Willams' in 1974. It seems that Ono based her entire Final Years," the slogan it proclaims across realized 1 should be sorrier for Lennon. Af- performance is well worth the price of ad- life on whatever the cards had revealed to its cover. Therefore, 1 cannot recommend it. terall, look who he got stuck with. her. Though this may sound like an in— mission. 12/THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1984
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byUobDeNisi Being a Rick Springfield devotee, I looked forward to the release of his motion picture debut, Hard to Hold. I was in for a rude awakening. Hard to Hold is directed by l.arry Peer- ce, whose best known works include The Other Side of the Mountain and Two Minute Warning. The film stars Janet Eilber and Patti Hansen. Springfield, the Australian- born actor/singer is probably best known to Rick Springfield falls in love with millions for his portrayal of the debonair Dr. Noah Drake on TV's daytime soap opera Janet Eilber in Hard to Hold. General Hospital. In his motion picture debut role, he plays James "Jamie" Roberts, a rock and roll star at the height of his career who meets and falls in love with Diana Lawson (Eilber), an attractive counselor for disturbed children. The two are as different Devoid of adequate plot development movie. he was the gamit from jubilation (when he is as night and day. He's a cool, energetic rock and continuity, the film drudgingly rolls on, Rick Springfield should be commended wiih Diana) to anger and dejection, as he and roller, and she is sophisticated, while Jamie's music and his love life remain for his acting ability and versatility in this faces both personal and professional organized, and likes Tony Bennett. His at- at a standstill. From scene to scene, we are lackluster film, whose only purpose seems to problems. He also displays wit and sensitivity traction is complicated further by the endlessly bombarded with boredom and in- be to introduce him to big screen. Not only is and is the only bright spot in this hopeless songwriting problems he is experiencing with congruity, except for Springfield's concert he a consumate singer/songwriter/producer, romantic comedy which fails to display his songwriting partner/ex-girlfriend Nikki performances of "Stand Up" and "Love but he can also act, as evidenced by the many adequate plot development, and, without Nides (Hansen). Somebody," which he recorded for the facets he gives to Jamie Roberts. As Jamie, him, Hard to Hold would be hard to take. Joseph O'Neill, S.J., Editor
Rev. Joseph E. O'Neill, S.J., formerly the award-winning editor of Thought, the University's quarterly review from 1956 to 1975, a Longfellow scholar, and professor of American Literature at Fordham from 1946 to 1975, died at Mount Sinai Hospital on Saturday, April 14. O'Neill was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on March 29, 1910. After graduating from St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey, he en- tered the Society of Jesus at St. Andrcw-on-Hudson in Poughkeepsie, New York, then attended Woodstock College in Maryland, where he was awarded B.A. and M.A. degrees. O'Neill began teaching at Fordham College in 1946 and at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 1951. In June, 1975 he retired but continued to teach part-time until 1977. During the nearly 20 years that O'Neill edited Thought, he was credited with raising this review of culture and ideas to preeminence. From I960 to 1974, the periodical received 13 awards from the Catholic Press Association. John Murray, S J., Dean of Men
Rev. John A. Murray, S.J., Dean of Men at Fordham College from 1959 to 1968, died at Fordham's Loyola Faber Hall on Sunday, April 15. He was 67 years old. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Father Murray entered the Society of Jesus in 1936 at Werncrsville, Pennsylvania and was ordained to the priesthood in 1949. He received an M.A. in philosophy at Woodstock College and studied theology at Weston College in Massachusetts. For two years, Murray served as Fordham's director of housing. Since 1970, he was the assistant to the minister at Fordham's Jesuit Community.
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"Class of 1984" THFIINCOMMON IMPORT May2&3 10am-2pm Campus Center DOS EQU1S May 2 5 pm-6:30 pm Keating Hall • Student Lounge 14/THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1984 McGowan and Fairfield's Rich O'Keefe and John Bergler. Each team took a set, a 6-4 fir- st set win for the Rams and a 6-3 second set victory for the Stags of Fairfield. The third Racqueteers Fall set was nail biting time as the teams battled Fordham back and forth until the score was 5-5. At this point the darkness had come and playing tennis was becoming extremely difficult. To Cadets Brown held his serve and Fordham had the Flashes advantage, 6-5, with Fairfield trying to reach by I'aulCsuidu their victories. the tiebreaker. Thanks to an "unreturnable" lob by Brown, the Rams broke Fairfield's Coach Pa,Ro()ne y has reccjved In the battle for Metro Atlantic Athletic Chomy's win was noteworthy as it kept firmation for his planned four-day road Conference bragging rights. Army bested the his unbeaten streak alive. Against Army, serve and won the match 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. For- dham edged Fairfield 5-4. trjp t0 Florida over next year's Spring Fordham men's tennis team 5-4 at West Chorny smashed John Leberbeck 6-3, 6-4. break. Play begins on March 18 against Point. This tough loss put the team's record An even easier victory was recorded by Prior to the Fairfield match, and after the University of Tampa and continues on at 8-3, the other two losses coining at the Fabry who rolled over John Lawson, 6-1, 6- an easy win over Pace, the team went on the consecutive days with St. Leo's College hands of Boston College and St. John's. 1. Said Fabry, "I knew his game, 1 was con- road to Boston and returned with two vic- St. Peter's College and concluding against During this period, I''ordham pulled off four fident from beating him in the fall." tories and a loss. Hillsborough Community College. The victories, the most spectacular being a tough Scot Poirier of Army evened up the mat- The loss was to powerful Boston College nip will be paid, in part, by the athletic victory over a pesky Fairfield squad. ch at three wins apiece with a 6-4, 6-2 win who routed the Rams 8-1. The sole win for department. over Pat McGowan. Fordham was recorded by Chorny in singles As for Army, the Cadets were out tor In the boarder league's single- The match rested on the play of the play. Chorny, it appears, does not want to blood. Their whole season has been geared to elimination softball tournament, just four doubles teams. After the second team of lose this season, Of Chorny, Hawthorn said, this match against Fordham after the Rams teams remain alive with a chance to win Scan Brown and McGowan dropped a hear- "We knew he was going to have a good year, upset them in the fall. the coveted Intramural championship. tbreaker 10-8, the third team of Chorny and but he has played better than expected." Army started out very well, recording The Terex Titans of the Walsh I Tim Brown won by the same margin. Army victories in the first two seeds of singles play. The team bounced back to register 9-0 League have been the strongest squad so won the match with its first team of Ted Army's Ted Wilson led the way with a 6-4, 6- shutouts over Stonehill and Salem St. The far. Before beating Killer Tomato to reach Wilson and Poirier, who topped Goley and 2 trouncing of Tim Goley. Salem St. victory was the more impressive, as the semifinals, they posted 16-2 and 16-4 Fabry 10-6. At number two singles, Sean Brown lost Fordham beat Salem St. only 5-4 last year. routs of N.Y.B.G. and the Aqua Rams, an excellent match to Chris Wilson of Army Although the team lost, they, in the There were few bright spots when the respectively. 6-4, 7-6. words of Head Coach Bob Hawthorn, Rams played St. John's. In addition to a The Titans will face I)-Ranged of the Tim Brown fared more favorably in his "proved that we are a good team." Chorny win, Brown reversed a Fall loss to Martyrs' II League in the semifinals. D- match, as he walked away with a 7-5, 6-3 vic- In the Fairfield match, they proved that Eric Fargo by beating him 7-6,6-1. Ranged has beaten the Animals and tory over Charles Deal. they can also win the close ones. Once again The Rams will be looking to improve on Dlllignfs, so far. Then Fordham took two out of the last the match came down to the play of the their 8-3 record with matches coming up The Annihilators of the Martyrs' II three singles matches with Dennis Chorny doubles teams. The final match of the night against Fairleigh Dickinson, Concordia, and League and the Woody Grinches of the and Mark Fabry looking very impressive in was between the team of Sean Brown and lona at the end of the week. Walsh I League will square off in the other semifinal showdown. The An- nihilators come off victories ovei Fratellis When you're in a tight spot, £3325?= good friends will help you out In Activity League action, 190 Proof semifinals to earn a tinals berth. In early action, the Knights pounded the 69ers 12- 1. 190 Proof struggled to an 11-10 win over the Alpha Kappa Psi Yahoos, then defeated the Slammers to make the finals. Ram hoopster Tony Mclnlosh will be playing basketball this summer in the New York City College League. The league has attracted such players as Chris Mullin ol St. John's and Gary Scurry of LIU in the past and is one of the city's most coni- petitive summer basketball leagues. Joining Mclntosh will be freshmen Frank Williams and l.ric Brooks. Sieve Samuels, Jerry Hobble and Don McCormkk will be playing in the New Jersey College Basketball League at St. Peter's College. The Fordham crew team had a suc- cessful week in the water at the Grimalcli Cup held in Orchard Beach. The women's heavyweight eight consisting of Pain Kane, Renee Rothague, Sue Patz, Tracy Centi, Donna O'Neill, Carolyn Sullivan, . Julie Schreck, Mary Fisher and coxswain Scan Whelan destroyed their competition, as they won their race by 10 lengths. The rest of the club also performed well with the women's novice four placing second and the men's heavyweight font placing third. •••^••^^•••••••••••••^•'^^ Classifieds
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The 6-3 senior anything about how high he would be drat- Swho led the lona Gaels to the Metro ted, Burtt just shook his head. Atlantic Conference championship just didn't Several minutes later, a sportswriter look right in his neatly-tailored suil or his asked the soft spoken senior what his greatest polished shoes at the Haggerty Awards dinner moment was. on Monday night. "It hasn't come yet," Burtt immediately Burtt and Si. John's junior Chris Mullin responded. "Graduation. That'll be my greatest moment." were selected as co-winners of the Haggerty When that sportswriter pressed Burtt for Award, a plaque that serves the dual purpose a more basketball-related "greatest of award and clock symbolizing the Player of moment," Burtt finally conceded, "N.C. the Year in the metropolitan area. Sitting at State." his table, Burtt was as fidgety as a three-year- "Why?" asked the reporter, seemingly old in church. unhappy with the one-word answer. "It was against Valvano, which was a big thing, and it was the first time 1 ever played at the Garden," Burtt responded. If things go the way they should this summer, Burtt will be drafted in the late first or early second round and will prove he can run with the pros. Then it will be time for BsiSii53 s Burtt to move on from Hostess to filet 'iiifeoaiii; mignon. Future millionaire Mullin knows how good Hurtt is and simply stated, "I wish Steve the best of luck in the pros." Steve Burtt's home is on the basketball "Things are gonna be a lot different court, where he has been comfortable enough next year for us without Springer or Steve," to score 2534 points over his four-year college Hargraves commented. "We have three or career. That makes him the all-time leading four pretty good recruits, though. We'll be scorer in the metropolitan area, just ahead of alright." a New Jersey senator named Bill Bradley. The recruits are mostly guards and small Even after all the points are tallied up forwards. and all the record books are revised, Burtt "LaSalle's gonna be tough. They got remains unattracted to the spotlight. That their whole team back. We should have never was evident Monday night. let them in the league," he added with a Burtt whistled softly to teammate Tony legion. His Rams were chopped up, chewed to school to study and sleep. laugh. Hargraves, a third team All-Met selection, up, and spit out by Burtt four times during lona coach Pat Kennedy, who was selec- Fordham's Steve Samuels and Tony while sportscaster Bucky Waters delivered the 1983-84 season. In the MAAC Cham- ted Met co-coach of the year along with St. Mclntosh were selected All-Met second team. the post-meal speech. pionship, he scored 33 of the Gaels' 72 points Peter's coach Bob Dukiet, showered Burtt Both return next year for the Rams. "You know who the best ballplayer in to lead them to an automatic bid to the with praise after receiving his own award. "It's a great honor for them," Penders this room is?" asked Burtt, who was ignoring NCAA Tournament. "If every coach has the opportunity to said. He added that the Rams are in the midst Ihe kudos of Waters. Off the court, Burtt's personal story has have just one player like Steve Burtt, it would of an extensive off-season weight program "You?" laughed Hargraves. been so well-documented that it can be found make his career," Kennedy said. and have also been playing some five-on-five "No. It's that guy up there. Chris in almost every biographical press release. Hargraves flashed a quick smile at Burtt, scrimmages. Mullin. Everyone here knows it. That's why When Burtt was 11, his parents became but the expression on the latter's face When Gael coach Pat Kennedy in- this doesn't mean too much," Burtt said ill and died within a very short period of each remained unphased. It stayed that way even troduced Burtt as the Haggerty Award win- solemnly. other. He was raised by his grandmother, after a Western Union telegram from ner, he said, "I've written to the NCAA, and If anyone doubted that he deserved the who died last summer at the age of 93. Burtt Washington Bullet star and 1980 Haggerty Steve's been granted permission to play award, no one showed it. Every Met area was overlooked by most people after Award winner for lona Jeff Ruland was another two years at lona." coach who ever saw his dreams of victory graduating from high school and was read. Ruland congratulated Burtt and Ken- You could almost feel the room shake as flushed down the drain by the lona guard frustrated in his first year at lona. Every day nedy on their awards and on Iona's accom- Penders' heart began pounding. didn't pass Burtt's table without extending he had to go to class, take a train to New plishments during the winter. Fortunately for Burtt's MAAC foes, his hand and whispering, "Congratulations, York to take care of his grandmother, return Burtt has been working hard since the Kennedy was joking. Steve. You deserved it." Fordham coach to lona for basketball practice, then go back season ended to try to boost his chances for Life will be a lot easier in the MAAC Tom Penders was just one of the admiring to his grandmother before finally returning the NBA draft. Asked if he had heard next year for everyone except lona, that is.
fielder Darryl Porfilio had a hit and two RBls, assuring Fordham an 11-6 win. Rams Sophomore infielder Scott Atkinson, who leads the team with a .351 average in limited duty, went three for four, while sophomore backup catcher Chris Malkin had Crack Win two hits. Junior righthander Marco Gugliemini pitched six strong innings, getting the win, and freshman Scott Wasserfall came in to Column close the book, giving up just two hits in Senior out-fielder three innings. John Blanco paces A 5-5 tie with Wagner after six innings the Rams in RBI by Pete Hirle the next day saw Napolitano facing batters with 19. The Fordham Ram baseball team can instead of posing as one. While he gave up win ballgames. All that was needed was time seven hits, McLaughlin, Malkin, and fresh- for the Rams to mature and mold as a unit, man outfielder Rob Caionc did their share of and, although it was at the expense of 20 con- hitting. The former two each had a hit and an secutive losses, Fordham has proven that an RBI, while Caione went one for one with an under-par season cannot take anything away RBI and a run scored. Although he did not from good baseball players who want to win. steal a base this game, the 5-11 substitute Head Coach Dan Gallagher's squad leads Fordham with 14 stolen bases in 16 at- tempts, in addition to hitting and scoring traveled to New Jersey April 12 to take on the when expected. Rutgers Scarlet Knights and returned home with a well-deserved 9-2 inaugural victory. To date, the Rams sport a 2-25-1 record, The Rams tore the hide off the ball, as with several games cancelled due to inclement weather. Tuesday, Fordham dropped an 8-2 Freeman, and senior Rich Gannon combined stronger players are moving the weaker senior outfielder John Blanco rapped three for the loss. The Rams scored their lone run players." hits and garnered two RBls, while junior game to New York Tech, its second loss to Tech this season, even though Blanco in the ninth, determined not to be shut out. On the whole — after 27 games — the second baseman Rob Wasson, junior out- Fordham hit the ball well versus the Rams have stolen 75 bases in 112 attempts. fielder Rob McLaughlin, junior shortstop cranked a solo home run and Bavagnoli had an excellent day at short. Princeton Tigers April 17, but lost, 8-6, Napolitano leads the regulars with a steady Ron Bavagnoli, senior pitcher/first baseman Sophomore Tim Bartzos went the despite a two lor five performance from .317 average, McLaughlin is on top with 27 Ed Napolitano, and freshman outfielder Wasson, two for four outings by Curley and hits and nine doubles, Curley has two round- Ralph Reyes all knocked out two hits apiece. distance for the Rams, but threw the gopher ball twice, giving up a leadoff solo blast and a Napolitano, a two for three stint from trippers (Blanco is now tied with Curley), and McLaughlin sent three runners across three-run homer to Larry Minor late in lite Bavagnoli, and a typical Caione afternoon: Blanco is credited with 19 RBIs. Although the plate and Wasson, Napolitano, and one for one, one RBI, one run scored, and ERAs are rather high, LoBello leads the club game. sophomore hurler Mike Stefano bringing in one stolen base. Junior Matt Furey, who en- with 26 strikeouts and McCormack boasts of Against Fairfield last Saturday, fresh- one Ram each. Reyes swiped three bases in tered the game in the fourth, took the loss. a 1-0 record. man third baseman Jerry Curley has a four- three attempts and scored three runs, while The Cadets of Army dealt Fordham a Obviously, the Fordham Rams won't see bagger and two RBls, but the Stags pulled classmate Artie McCormack got the win in 13-5 loss April II, although McLaughlin (3- any post-season action this year, but that has out a 6-3 win. Junior Tony LoBello pitched a relief. 4, triple, 1 RBI), Napolitano (1-4, 1 RBI), not phased Gallagher, who was hoping for a good game but lost it on walks. "The bus ride home was a lot better than Caione (3 stolen bases), and Wasson (2 stolen playoff bid. "Recruiting is starting to come "We have to tighten up our infield," most of the bus rides," stated Gallagher. bases) had productive days. LoBello picked around. We're in the process of getting close was Gallagher's comment after last Thur- It was a similar story versus Metro up the loss for the Rams. loa couple." sday's 6-4 loss to Yale. Sophomore righthan- Atlantic Athletic Conference rival St. Peter's "We've lost a lot of one-run and two- The Rams seem to always come close, der Tony Mazzella gave up only two earned last Friday. Napolitano was four for five with run ballgames [9|," said Gallagher, "but the for example, losing a game by a run or two. runs, as errors did the Rams in. two RBIs, Blanco went two for five with two team is loose. Some of the players may be in- Let's hope Gallagher and his bunch can RBls, Wasson was two for five with a stolen The Seton Hall Pirates downed For- timidated, feeling that the other teams are shake off this season's bad points and end base, McLaughlin had two hits in six trips to dham, 17-1, April 18, on a two-hitter. superior, but 1 see that changing — the the vearon a winning note. the plate and a stolen base, and junior out- Freshman Jerry Marchellelta, junior Mike 16/THE RAM/THURSDAY, APRIL 26,1984 Lady Netsters Still Undefeated
by Ton\ Tarullo With play quickly winding down, the her opponent 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to complete the women's tennis team recently took two more sweep. steps toward their season's goal — a perfect With their home schedule complete, the record. team has taken to the road for the season's Victories over Sarah Lawrence and final two weeks, but Head Coach Pat Molloy Colleges have upped the squad's Rooney felt that playing their final home record to 7-0 and, following the rainoul of match midway through the schedule would last Wednesday's scheduled contest against not hinder his club. "With a good team like Pace, placed them within three wins of their this," Rooney said, "home court isn't an ad- mark. vantage, just a convenience." >' - In their home finale Wednesday, April The first of those five scheduled road 11, the Lady Rams shut out Sarah Lawrence trips occurred just two days later at the 5-0, losing only one set to their Bronxville Rockville Center from which the squad opponent. The club's top two players, Julie returned with a convincing 4-1 victory over Tighe and Sue Tully, had little difficulty Molloy College. Tighe started slowly winning disposing of their counterparts, winning 6-1, only one of her first four games, but reboun- 6-1 and 6-2, 6-0, respectively. ded to defeat Vicki Young 10-5 in a match Liz DeCarvalho chalked up her fourth shortened to the 10-game pro set because of win against no losses by blanking Diana bad weather. Sue Tully then notched her six- Katz, marking the third such time she has th win in seven tries without setting foot on held an opponent scoreless while also in- the court when her opponent failed to show. creasing her consecutive game winning streak Jackie Wagner and Moira Clancy combined to 38. DeCarvalho felt thai her streak was a forces to add a 6-1, 6-1 win to the Lady Rams "exercise in concentration" resulting from cause, while Kath Stemmler and Carol having to si! out of competition her first year. Murray captured the second doubles match "I was injured my entire freshman by an identical score. The lone Fordham set- year," DeCarvalho said, "and with that back same when freshman Cynthia Russo, eating at my mind, I've gone out trying lo competing in her first varsity singles com- prove something. Every lennis player is a per- petition, fell lo Katie Karlson 1-6, 3-6. fectionist who looks to win each and every The team's April 18 match with Pace point. So, when you're not playing in one of College was washed from the schedule by the top spots, 6-0, 6-0 wins mean you still pouring rains. This weekend the squad looks come away from competition feeling good to duplicate the unblemished record of a year the team's toughest opposition. Tighe noted The Lady Rams then conclude their about your game." ago when they cruised through the Spring '83 that the Cadets "always give us a good mat- season in New Rochelle with a contest against In the two other singles matches Kelly season for a 11-0 mark. The club returns to ch" while DeCarvalho added, "We can't be lona College. With only three matches Craffey posted a 6-3, 6-2 triumph, while action Friday against Barnard. overly confident against Army, because their remaining and "the cards slightly slacked in Debbie Hulchins was forced into the after- The squad travels lo West Point Satur- girls are all good athletes who'll run till they their favor," the team now looks fur ihe per- daySpore to face Army in what should prove to be drop." s fect record on the horizon. Ump Strikes Fordham
by Jack Curry the big leagues. "I think they made a Many little boys grow up with a dream mistake." that they may one day become a major league Mistake or not, Rebackoff is not baseball player. When these youngsters holding any grudes. He is staying very acme realize that the road to stardom has many ob- in the game and profession that he loves so stacles, they often decide to pursue an alter- dearly. native career. In the case of Zach Rebackoff, Rebackoff labored in the minor leagues his choice was umpiring. for eight years. He details many of his jour- Rebackoff, the Executive Director of the neys in his recently released book eniitled, New York School of Unipiring is bringing his Tough Calls. Rebackoff relates the baseball calls and sharp eyes to Rose Hill this summer rules to particular instances in his career by as part of a five-week, open-invitation, scouring the rule book and covering all the professional umpiring school. bases in an informal, but effective manner. According to Rebackoff, the program The book will open the eyes of baseball 1'am beginning July 1, is for "anybody interested who will learn about how much they umpire's job is difficult." under- the $645 school free of charge. states Rebackoff, "but I love the leeling ol knowing that a lot of people are counMiu! on "1 always wanted to be a baseball me." player," said Rebackoff. Misjudging a call when everyone b An elbow injury destroyed Rebackoff's counting on you can be someubat em- chances of being a big league ballplayer, and barrassing. Rebackoff, who freely admits in the closest he came to Yankee Stadium was in having missed a few calls, says the key i» i" the cab he drove around the New York City covering up the miscue. streets. Realizing that ringing up fares in a "I can't get them right all the nine. taxi was not bringing him any closer to the laughed Rebackoff. "It's imporiain to sen House thai Ruth built, Rebackoff decided your call. If you sell it, you imisi be rrtiht. that if he could not participate as a player, Rebackoff thinks that amaiein umr"^ then he wanted lo be one of the officials that currently rates about a five on a scale ol OIK govern the athletes. to 10. The ex-ump is looking io help "l1^11* "My first three years of unipiring con- Ihe abilities of minor league umpires, or im sisted of self-glorification," said Rebackoff. that matter, any umpires. . , "I didn't understand about being an um- Rebackoff would not trade hi- lll11|1||"'!; pire." experiences for anything and is lookup j Rebackoff soon learned the tricks of the help others achieve some memorable moim. trade. By 1979 he had reached ihe Triple A Is on the diamond. level (one step below the major leagues), lie "There are a lot of reward >" IUI. continued to umpire in the Dominican Hiring," states Rebackoff. "Von "<"< ; , "There are a lot of rewards in umpiring," states Republic during the winter with hopes of benched. You never get taken out. Rebackoff. "You never get benched. You never get taken sharpening his skills for the day when he you're always in the line-up-" , . s would make the big jump to the majors. That Zach Rebackoff is a person u!,oal«.^ out. And you 're always in the line-up. " hd K day never came. wants to be in the line-up. II I"-' l '||Cs "It bothers me," said Rebackoff, when people make it as major league uini' discussing the fact that he never made it lo Rebackoff mav soon be batting clean m •