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The Alledger, volume 08, number 01

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Vol. VIII, No. 1 Boston Co_llege Law ~chool_~~------·· September 18, 1987 Looking for Mr. Goodguy's Replacement By Deirdre Cunnane This committee consists of the It's been a long and weary search following: Deans Coquillette, N.Y.U., to our very own BCLS. for Ken Ernstoff's replacement as Smith, and Lutch, and Louise Some of the candidates also have Dean of Students. No stone was Clark, representing the Admmis­ graduate degrees in education and left unturned, literally. However, tration; Professors Howe, Bloom, social work. after a lot of hard work on behalf Plater, Rev. Nicholson, Jean The town meeting, held last of faculty, administration, and stu­ French and Sharon Hamby, Monday by the student represen­ dents alike, the candidates for the representing faculty; and Virginia tatives of the dean's committee, in­ recently vacated position have Chung, Diane Hartmus, and formed students of the status of been narrowed down from over a Cheryl Maier, selected by the LSA the search, and requested student hundred to only seven. to represent the student body. Af­ input on the appropriate criteria As most of you already know, ter several meetings, the commit­ upon which to base the interview­ Ken Ernstoff left BCLS this sum­ tee narrowed the pool down to ee's evaluation. The student mer for a position on the legal coun­ eleven candidates. Of these eleven representatives al~o requested that sel of Digital Equipment Corpora­ candidates, seven have been select­ 20-28 students actually sign up to tion. Thus, leaving a big pair of ed to be interviewed within the participate in the interviewing and shoes with no feet in t hem in his next two to three weeks. evaluation of the candidates. office. The initial difficulty in seek­ According t o the student The seven candidates will initial­ ing a replacement was trying to representatives, the selection Former Dean of Students, ly be interviewed by t he adminis­ discern exactly what Ernstoff's job process thus far has been focused tration, next by the dean's com­ was in the first place. The ensuing primarily on the applicant 's qualifi­ Ken Ernstoff mittee, and then individually by in­ job description was appropriately cations in both counseling and ad­ terested faculty and students. vague. ministration. One of the student une wno wu1 oe able to help plan for Evaluations from all of the inter­ Nevertheless, BCLS received representatives was especially con­ the future developments of the law viewers will be compiled by the over one hundred applications for cerned that the new dean have school. dean's committee. They will then the position. These applications good interaction with students Fortunately, the remaining can­ submit their top choices, unranked, were first reviewed by Deans while obtaining the respect of didates are ''very impressive.'' All to Dean Coquillette, who will make Smith and Lutch, who categorized faculty. Also, the new dean should of the candidates have had some the final decision. The committee them according to qualifications. provide a listening ear for the stu­ prior experience working with stu­ hopes to have the interviewing (Query-What else do these Deans dents, as well as be able to medi­ dents, have some type of social completed by the first or second do?) Next, twenty-eight of the ap­ /ite between the two populatim1s work, community, or counseling week of October, and to have the plications were presented to a spe­ (student/faculty). While the com­ background, and, last but not least, new Dean in office by the begin­ cial "Dean's Committee" , created mittee appers to be stressing the all have law degrees. The law· ning of November. specifically to select the new Dean counseling aspect of the position, schools the candidates graduated Let the interviewing begin. May of Students. they are also looking for the some- from range from H arvard to t he best Dean win. Professor Berry Tackles the NFL, NCAA By Bernie Pellegrino Professor Robert Berry, one of taken to preserve his client's ath­ suddenly disrupted by a criminal Bloom that had implicated Carter. the country's leading sports and letic eligibility. investigation by the U.S. Attor­ " When the U.S. Attorney's Office entertainment attorneys, made na­ " At this point we were n6t yet ney's Office against Walters and came into the picture I had to drop tional headlines this summer while willing to disclose Cris's identity, Continued on page 5 representing former Ohio State and while the NCAA seemed sym­ University All-American wide pathetic to our circumstances, they , receiver Cris Carter in proceedings insisted that any official action The Class of the Next Decade involving both the NFL and the would have to be brought by the By Maribeth Petrizzi, lL to get some ideas about the perso­ NCAA. The tumultuous summer, player's college or university," ex­ Once again the first year class at nalities of the first year class, so I described by Berry as, "An emo­ plained Berry . Boston College Law School dis­ asked them a few questions. Kevin tional rollercoaster packed with . Berry's efforts, however, were plays that marked improvement in McLaughey, a first year student many sharp and unexpected scholastic achievements charac­ from Rhode Island expressed a turns," came to a gratifying, and teristic of each new entering class. common feeling. He said that the in many ways, a historic ending on I am sure that you have heard students at Boston College were Friday, September 4, when Carter these statistics before, but they are not really competing against each was chosen by the Philadelhia Ea­ worth repeating. other, but rather they were compet­ gles in the fourth round of the 1) The average undergraduate ing against the school. This .is a NFL's special supplemental draft. G.P.A. is 3.45. sentiment that a lot of schools are Berry was first contacted by 2) The average LSA T score is 39. trying to convf'v to you, but one Carter's older brother Butch, a 3) There are 29 states represent­ that you will find to be true at former NBA player who had met ed and 7 foreign countries. BCLS. Berry while playing for the Indiana 4) The average age is 25 . A common feeling that was ex­ Pacers, in early April about possi­ 5) The percentage of females in pressed by many students was the ble improprieties related to the the class is 50 %. need for them to get involved. They younger Carter's involvement with A fact that is worth noting, is the felt that this was going to be their t he World Sports and Entertain­ increase in the enrollment of stu­ way of letting off steam, as well as ment Corporation (WSE), an agen­ dents from the South and South­ being a good way to meet their cy firm headed by the notorious west. This sought after group is classmates. This idea was found at agents Lloyd Bloom and Norby now becoming a larger part of the the orientation wine and cheese Walters. When it was discovered BCLS student body. More stu­ party, as well as at the LSA"s wel­ t hat Carter had, in fact, signed dents are coming from states such come back barbeque. So don "t sit with WSE, Berry immediately con­ Professor Bob Berry calls as Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana back, get involved and meet this tacted the NCAA in an effort to the signals in the classroom and Colorado. year·s l L"s, the class of the next discover the avenues that could be decade. photo by Peter Carney I thought it would be interesting t ~ ,;-, · ! , . _-_ : l -, '11 C' Page 2 / ALLEDGER / September 18, 1987 .ASK THE ALLEDGER by J.D. Jughead By J. D. Jughead should do likewise in order to keep The easiest course you can take A: Geoff who? Well Geoff, after Q: Exactly what is "Ask The Al- up with the competition.- Name and, arguably, the easiest course at consulting with the admissions ledger?"- J. D. Jughead and address withheld the law school is Trusts and Es- office I have discovered that you A: Well J. D., that is an extreme- A: I am sure that this question tates with Professor Slizewski. The were accepted to the law school cor- ly insightful question considering is racing through the mind of each course deals with forms such as respondence program. Under this that this is the first time this bi- and every first-year and therefore wills, and therefore you will only program you only have to come to weekly column has appeared in the warrants a serious response. The have to fill in the blanks on the fi- the law school twice a year: on the critically acclaimed and widely question is not whether you should nal exam, which I'm sure you can first day of classes and on the day read Alledger. This informative purchase any study aids, but handle. Also, it is widely known of your final exam. So don't worry column is geared toward answering whether you should purchase any that the Slew is an easy grader. Af- about coming to the school during those pressing questions that textbooks. Consider the advan- ter your success in Tax I you can the semester and take comfort in plague us all, such as "What was tages. Study aids cost much less now take Tax II, which is a real knowing that many of your fellow Dean Ernstoff's function at BCLS than textbooks and clarify the ju- gut. Just write "no taxation third-years are also transferring and why are we trying to replace dicial rhetoric clouding textbook without representation" on your fi- into the correspondence program him?" and "Will I receive my finan- pages and students' minds. Study nal for an automatic "A" . You this year. cial aid award before I graduate?" aids are also much lighter than should avoid the more demandjng Not only will academic and intellec- textbooks and thus easier to carry courses such as Regulation of Q: Dear J. D., I am a serious tual concerns be addressed, but to class. Furthermore, the book- Professional Athletics, which is third-year interested in furthering also questions pertaining to social store's sale on study aids occurs really a deceptive name for the my legal intelle"Ct through the ve­ needs and personal hygiene. Thus, around Thanksgiving which is just combined courses of anti-trust, hicle referred to as a st udy group. if you are caught in an emotional about the time you will have to be- labor law and contracts. The course Any recommendations as to how I quanclary or are stumbling around gin reading them in order to learn also requires participation in a can form such a learned group with in a pseudo-int!;!llectual haze unable the course materials by finals. Take grueling negotiating session. Also, my colleagues?- Dave Gorman to eat, drink, sleep or engage in it from one who knows, intimacy stay clear of Conflicts because it A: Well Dave, I must admit that other more vital bodily functions, with Stephen Emanuel in Novem- will definitely conflict with your I am impressed by your burning don't do something rash like study, her means academic success in De- leisure time, as you must be desire to further your intellectual just ask the Alledger . . . (all ques- cember. thoroughly prepared for each and horizons, considering the fact that tions should be submitted to the every class and the reading list is you are a third-year. Study groups Alledger office by 4:19 a.m. on ev- Q: Hey J. D., after two years of voluminous. With these recommen- have been known to be helpful to ery third Monday during months rigorous study I am finally a care- dations you should have little trou- those serious students, like your­ that rhyme with September and on free third-year looking for some ble graduating. self, who are intellectually insecure the second Monday in October). easy classes so I can cruise through and need others.to constantly tell this last year and still graduate. Q: J. D., I am lost. I have been them they are correct. I suggest, Q: Dear J . D., as a struggling Can you help me out, dude?- Dino looking for the law school for the Dave, that you trim your workload first-year I need some advice. I Vasquez last two years. I know I belong by avoiding study groups and, like have noticed that many of my A: Well Dino, obviously you are there because I have framed my 80% of your colleagues, borrow classmates are purchasing study endeavoring this semester to law school acceptance letter. Can outlines from the other 20% who aids such as Gilbert's and digest as much intellectual you please tell me where the law make .them for classes. Emanuel's. I am wondering if I knowledge as a mollusk possesses. school is?- Geoff Kransdorf ROSIE'S GARDEN by Rosie By Rosie movmg currents of B.C. Law. Yup , ly m defendmg libel smts. The how to give oral argument, while Hello B.C. Law! I'm Rosie and I old Rosie's got his finger on the faculty would receive the added under the influence of various mild had a great summer. How was pulse of Stuart Hall for the enjoy- · benefit of free Wingo cards in the depressants. Class II substances yours? Once again this portion of ment of all. Just when the second- Boston Herald. The final possibili- may be taken for extra credit. Page Two will be the spot where years thought it was safe to go ty is Vince McMahon, President Opinions of Counsel - This class you can find incisive commentary back to school, Elgin's cousin and Executive Director of the is offered by Professor Cottrol as and in_sightful analysis of the fast- Rosie has surfaced in Newton World Wrestling · Federation. preparation for a career as cor- Centre. Well feat not, you won't McMahon is a leading candidate porate counsel. Students are suffer any abuse here this year. due to his interpersonal skills. Any- trained to respond instinctively to ALLEDGER There's a new pack of first-years one who can manage Jim "the An- any legal question by saying, Boston College Law School that provides innocent and willing vil" Neidhart and the Fabulous "Well, what do you think?' 885 Centre Street targets for•Rosie's thorns. Besides, Moolah should be able to adequate- Conflicts of Law School - In this Newton, MA 02159 Rosie wouldn't think of riling ex- ly communicate student concerns class taught by Father Nicholson, (617) 552-4339 perienced second-years whose legal to Deans Smith and Coquillette. students must constantly resolve minds have been "sharpened" by Interviewing season is here the conflict of whether to attend The Alledger is published every a summer spent on the "cutting again, so start whipping those re- this class or stay home and watch other Friday, 12 times per aca­ edge" · of the law. Nope, Rosie sumes into shape. Most students reruns of "Green Acres" on cable. demic year, by the students of wouldn't think of dragging skele- aren't aware of a little known B.C. Juvenile Justice Seminar - In Boston College Law School. We tons out of the closet to show up Law policy which allows one to this intensive limited course welcome submissions and contribu­ his pals in the class of 1989. By the round his or her G.P.A. up to the Professor Fox teaches students tions from all our readers. Manu­ way, does anyone know what hap- nearest whole number. Thus, a 3.01 how to exact "justice" from their scripts, newsletters, ads, notices, pened to all the Boston firm re- average may appear on your re- enemies in childish fashion. Topics etc. should reach us by 1:00 pm the sumes in the placement office? sume simply as a 4.0. Should an covered include the "wedgie," the Wednesday immediately preceding Jean French has notified me that employer question you on why a "pink belly" and the old "tying the intended publication date. they are mysteriously missing. 4.0 only places you in the top 50% someone's shoelaces together when Copy may be left at the Alledger Well, I'd like to welcome all the of the class, attribute the phenome- they're not looking" trick. office (M201A Stuart Hall), or in first-years to three exciting years non to the exceptional quality of Representation of Athletes in our mailbox by the other student of distinguishing, citing and faking your law school class as a whole. the Entertainment Industry - mailboxes. the law. Unfortunately, you won't This is guaranteed to garner you a Professor Berry spends one session have the guiding hand of ex-Dean second interview and a nice lunch briefing the class on how sports are Typesetting and Printing by Ernstoff to lead you through the at a posh downtown restaurant. portrayed in film. The rest of the Citizen Group Publications, 481 crowded hallways and dark recess- Well, enough advice already. semester is spent viewing The Lon- Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02146. es of the faculty wing. You see, the But, before final registration comes gest Yard, The Jesse Owens Story STAFF Dean left B.C. Law to take a lucra- and goes check out the following and The in Break- Edito.,...in-Chief tive in-house position in the private class listings which the Counselor ing Training. sector (if these terms confuse you erroneously omitted: That's it for old Rosie's sage wis- ...... Bernie Pellegrino first-years, consult the Black's Pharmaceuticals an~ the Law - dom this bi-week. I leave you with Managing Editor Law Dictionary which your par- This is a clinical course taught by the first installment of B.C. Law ...... Deirdre Cunnane ents so thoughtfully gave you as a Professor Flackett. Students learn lookalikes: going away present). Don't worry ,------, Sports Editor though, the administration is con­ ...... Jaime Fuster ducting a nationwide search to fill ' . ~ Contributing Editors the vacant Dean of Students posi­ ·~- ··\• . .., tion. According to my inside !' .; . } ...... Randall Souza ft \k sources the lengthy list of appli­ ...... Kevin Clancy ~ - cants has been trimmed to three Staff eminently qualified choices. The ...... Toni Torres first candidate is Fred "the Dorf" ...... Cecile Garcia Dorfman, Assistant Man­ ...... Peter Carney ager of a McDonald's in Skokie, Il­ linois. Supposedly, Fred is such a ...... Paul Nappi team player that he will personal­ ...... Mike Rafanti ly man the fryolator when one of ...... Natalie Stella the crew calls in sick. Also, Fred is ...... Mike Sherry used to dealing with students, even ...... Quinn Hebert though they are usually failing out . Maribeth Petrizzi of junior high school. Next is Ramona Brockett Rupert Murdock, international financier and newspaper publisher. Dave Rocchio Should Murdoch get the job, he Professor Bob Berry "The Frugal Gourmet" .. Bill Kaliff plans to train students exclusive- September 18, 1987 / ALLEDGER/Page 3

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Layra Ryan 11 Chino Jimenez/Ivelisse Bario IL Pietro Lynn IL The master himself hams it up at "Better than Steve Martin but ''The closest thing to Howie "He's right up there with all my the first-year barbecue. not as good as David Letterman. Mandel I can imagine. The delivery favorites like the Unknown Comic. I'd rather see stupid pet tricks." was good but the punch lines were If it wasn't for free, I would have Photos by Cecile Gorcia lacking." paid good money." 'Hey IL's, The Bark Is Worse Than The Bite The biggest dog in the world lives a challenge, but it didn't mean that right on the other side of that hill. I had to be stuck in the doghouse I remember, like it was yester­ all the time. When you're out there day, when I was a frightened little with the greyhounds, you have to puppy going off to my first day of learn how to live in the fast lane. grade school. The other guys in the The shock of leaving the pack for ~ neighborhood had heard that this .the first time was quickly replaced ?fr ~ huge, macho-canine type was gon­ by the satisfaction of gaining the ~ na be in our class. The word was maturity to do things on our own. out that he was twice the size of Most of the time it was more fun any of us and he would probably than whipping the fur off an alley ~~ yank our tails off the first day of cat. class. ~ ~---::S I was so terrified that my old-dog ~ ~~7'~-- ~~ ~;,c;~ had to drag me out of the house by the collar that morning. On the If the biggest dog in the world way to school he told me that as doesn't live right on the other side =---- long as I just acted like myself, of the hil~ then the damn thing just gave this big guy a fair shot, and doesn't exist. didn't get involved with the wrong This is the big time, right? I crowd, I would still have a tail at mean, what The Westminster is to the end of the day. dog shot s, BCLS is to law schools. ~· Of course, he was right. Those I figurea, 'I take two steps into this big guys are never as tough as their place and I'm dog meat.' Well I LAW REVIEW NEWS reputation. As a matter of fact, we was wrong again. I guess 0-4 isn't became good friends. There are a By Q. Hebert ments of each publication, UCC too bad. For those of you who have never lot o_f lessons you can never learn Sure, there are no mutts at B.C. membership does have some in­ in a classroom. made the trek up to the fifth floor, teresting benefits. For example, Everybody here is a pure bred. And it serves as the headquarters for since the UCC is more profitable sometimes during the early weeks BCLS's student-run publications, The biggest dog in the world must of the first year the professors than the other reviews, the UCC live right on the other side of that except for the Third World Journal enjoys plush offices with such start foaming at the mouth like a which is located next to the Alled­ hill. bunch of frenzied pitbull terriers. modern conveniences as an import­ High school was a completely ger office in the basement. As a ed dart board, a widescreen TV, But take it from a dog that's been . member of the International & new adventure. As an adolescent around the block a few times, and a stocked refrigerator. Mark pup I was really confused with all Comparative Law Review's third­ Longietti, the managing editor, BCLS can be, dare I say, an enjoy­ year staff, I thought it would be hopes to break ground this year on able place to study the law. kinda fun to print an informal a new UCC office complex on the The Legal -So play it cool, like me, Joe Kool. column about the law reviews, the Newton campus while the other There will be plenty of time to students on the reviews, and the four reviews must get by on Beagle crack the books. The key to keep­ work done on the reviews. This cramped quarters. Don't get me ing an even swagger this year will first column will provide the boring wrong, we don't have a case of sour be reserving some time to relax. background information, but I grapes because we're always the changes going on around me. Ta,ke it easy. Go out and find a fire promise to juice . up the next mooching off of the UCC anyway. The new regiment and procedures hydrant to vent some of your frus­ column with a little humor or Nevertheless, Ms. Fran Wepman, of high school life were a little over­ trations. There are a number of maybe even some gossip! as advisor/secretary, provides the whelming at first. Most of you great outlets right here at the law BCLS is home for the Boston UCC with the continuity that en­ probably remember similar ex­ school. For instance, the softball College Law Review (nicknamed sures a quality publication every periences. league, golf tourney, soccer team, Generic), the B.C. Environmental year. I also remember that these un­ or hoops at the Quonset Hut (al­ Affairs Law Review, the B.C. In­ Ms. Rosalind "Roz" Kaplan !iCts comfortable feelings didn't last too though I prefer those circus hoops) ternational & Comparative Law as the full-time manager of the four long. Football games, dances, are all very popular activities. The Review, the Third World Journal, reviews. She not only provides hanging out by the Kennel on a LSA and other student organiza­ and the U.C.C. Reporter & Digest. year-to-year continuity, but she Saturday night, not to mention tions offer a numb.er of events that The five publications involve ap­ also acts as a Wang-instructor, a getting accustomed to the academ­ allow you to meet students from proximately 160 second and third­ problem solver and sounding ic rigors, made those years hoth every class. FF-iday afternoon BAR year students. Membership on the board. In remarking that she is memorable and productive. The in­ REVIEWS · ar~ a blast, which is four reviews includes approximate­ generally responsible for the pub­ itial panic gave way to cautious ex­ why the Dean has made them man­ ly the top 10 % of each class as well lication of approximately 3650 uberance and finally utter datory €his year. And, of course, as those chosen in the fall writing pages per year, which converts into pandemonium as those glory days writing for the Alledger gives you competition. UCC membership is about 10,000 pages of manuscript, came to a close. What seemed at the unique and enjoyable opportu­ based exclusively upon a separate Roz said, "It's really a lot of work. first to be a monumental leap be­ nity to write creatively and coher­ writing competition. B.C. is unique Most students don't see the whole came as second nature as doing ently, despite the fact that you're among law schools in that all four picture." your duty on the newspaper. in law school. 'T'he wide variety of reviews are co-equals. Membership The newly selected second-year activities appeal to every facet of on a particular review does not staffs are eagerly diving into such The biggest dog in the world has the diverse BCLS student body. reflect class rank, but merely per­ interesting topics as "Your Friend got to live right on the other side Make an effort to get involved, it sonal choice once you have quali­ the Mollusk," "Entertainment of that hill. will pay off in the long run. fied for review membership. For Law: A Comparative Study of Our parents symbolically un­ You'll soon discover that law some crazy reason, most "grade­ Clint Eastwood and Woody Allen," leashed us when they dropped us school is just like your other aca­ ons" choose the Generic review and "The Standing Requirements off at the dorm room for our first demic endeavors. The nightmare while a few choose the other for Animal Abuse Cases." My ad­ year of college. We were finally out you had expected, never material­ reviews. .vice to the second-year staff on our own to fend for ourselves. izes. Remember this, law school The UCC is somewhat separate writers: "Make sure you find time Good ole' Alpo University. I can be like a snarling chihuahua, from the four reviews in that it is to watch the World Series and col­ remember thinking, "With all THE BARK IS A LOT WORSE more of a reporter. Although all lege football. '' In next week's these complicated courses to wor­ THAN THE BITE. third-year staffs receive the same column, look for breathtaking in­ ry about, I 'll barely have time to six hours of credit for successfully terviews with the Editors-In-Chief sleep, much less enjoy myself." fulfilling the second-year require- of the student publications. How wrong I was! Sure college was Page 4 / ALLEDGER / September 18, 1987

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Coalition for The BCLS chapter furthers the participation of all interested stu­ and· concerns with the Reverend Society's commitment to limited dents at BC to help plan and par­ Frank Clooney, S.J. A one day Human Dignity government by sponsoring speak­ ticipate in ILS activities: retreat was also held away from ers, and engaging in debate with • the LECTURE SERIES spon­ the law school campus-where stu­ By other student organizations. This sors speaking engagements by dents and faculty participated in a Our organization is a group of year, the chapter will be sponsor­ academicians and practitioners on discussion of issues facing the lesbians and gay men who provide ing periodic case discussions, tied various issues in international law. Christian lawyer. The St. Thomas social and educational support for in to the first-year curriculum. Two lectures have been planned for More Society also has a communi­ members of the law school commu­ These will provide the perfect op­ this semester, tentatively sched­ ty focus. Last year the Society nity. Our past activities have in­ portunity for the first-year class to uled for Sept. 30 and sometimes in coordinated an OxFam fund drive cluded "pot luck" dinners at be exposed to the views of the October. Students are needed to and collected clothing for the St. off-campus locations. The dinners wider, conservative legal communi­ help with planning and publicity. Francis House. are a chance for our members to ty, and to discover the full diversi­ • ROUND TABLE DISCUS­ This year the St. Thomas More gather in a comfortable at­ ty of legal education. Interested SIONS, in which all students and Society finds itself becoming a well mosphere, enjoy one another's students can contact George professors are invited to partici­ established organization on the law company, and to share thoughts DeAngelo (89), Edmund Hurley pate, are dedicated to discussioni, school campus. The interest in be­ 'about being gay in a predominant­ (89), or Carlos Deupi (88) , or watch of international issues behind the coming active in a Christian stu­ ly straight school environment. for our announcements. headlines. The discussions are dent group has been overwhelming. We've found them to be a great scheduled every other Wednesday For the first time, entering lL's way for members of the gay com­ Holocaust/ during lunch. Students are needed were able to identify a student or­ munity at BCLS to meet and sup­ to handle topic selection, schedul­ ·ganization that was similar to the port each other. We also usually Human Rights ing of moderators, and publicity. Christian groups they had partici­ give information about events tak­ • a CONFERENCE will focus pated in during their undergradu­ ing place in the Boston gay com­ Research Project attention on a controversial and ate years. To meet the growing munity. timely issue. This year's conference interest, a weekly informal mass Another purpose of the group is By is scheduled for the spring The Holocaust/Human Rights will be offered again this year and to educate the entire law school semester. Assistance is needed in will be geared toward the law community about issues which Research Project is a student-run all aspects of planning and exe­ organization that develops and en­ school community. A retreat is be­ concern people whose sexual orien­ cution. courages scholarships on ing planned for October 2nd and tation causes them discrimination. If you're interested in participat­ 3rd which will focus on the varying We have scheduled speakers and Holocaust-related issues in Ameri­ ing in or helping plan any of the ac­ can, foreign and international law. aspects of our own personalities, other events which inform the stu­ tivities, or have ideas for any other discover ways to deal with internal dents and teachers at this school The project has provided research activities, or if you simply want to for anti-persecutor litigation and conflicts, and discuss what we as about equal rights for gay people meet friends interested in interna­ legislation. Most recently, it has individuals bring to the legal in the workplace, in living situa­ tional law, please join us at our joined the Anti-Defamation profession as a whole. Community tions, in health care, and in other first meeting on Wednesday, Sep­ League in submitting an amicus work will focus on the St. Francis areas of life where lesbians and gay tember 16, 1987. Watch the bulle­ House and possibly involve draft­ men typically suffer discrimi­ curiae brief to the Supreme Court tin boards for the meeting place. of the United States. ing legislation. The commitment to nation. Hope to see you there! Law concerned with World War volm,teer work need not be more Our members are sensitive to the than two hours per month so it eas­ fact that some gay people are riot Two persecutors contains prece­ dent for human rights cases gener­ St. Thomas More ily fits into busy law student comfortable being out with others schedules. who are not gay. Membership in ally. Legal logic illustrates the Society the Coalition is confidential unless Holocaust's universal implications, and the-project seeks to ensure The Women's the member chooses otherwise. For By more information please call that the precedential value of Law Center Holocaust-related law is fully The St. Thomas More Society is 825-0965. realized. a law student organization that fo­ By The Project is best-known for its cuses on integrating the Christian The Women's Law Center is The Federalist annual international conference tradition with the legal profession. comprised of women and men in which brings together scholars Although Boston College Law the law school community who are Society from all over the world to consider School has long and justly prided dedicated to promoting women's current issues in anti-persecutor itself on its sense of community, its rights. By doing this we aim to im­ By law. Last year's conference includ­ Christian law students-ironically prove the quality of life for every Among the new student organi­ ed attorneys, government officials, enough, given the University's person-male as well as female. In zations that have recently become law professors and historians from Catholic identity-has been the past we have sponsored and/or part of student life at the Law Argentina, Israel, Canada, West without a formal community for participated in projects such as: a School, the Federalist Society is Germany and the United States. the development, practice, and colloquium on battered women; the the only organization that serves If you are interested in working celebration of their lives in Christ. National Women and the Law Con­ the need of mainstream and conser­ with H/HRRP or would simply like This tended to encourage and en­ ference; a brown bag lunch on vative students. 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Berry cont. from pg. 1 " Earle is quite an emotional per­ that contacted us to get the partic­ everything else that was going on," son, and he really showed that emo­ ulars about our plans." Carter in the supplemental draft said Berry. He then contacted tion when I told him his star re­ Those particulars included con­ was monumental because it com­ BCLS graduate Kevin Sharkey '77, ceiver was gone.'' As the summer tacting NFL Commissioner Pete promised the League's standard of to represent Carter in the criminal progressed, Bruce issued harsh not allowing admission to under­ proceedings. Carter testified in public criticism of his former play­ graduates with remaining collegi­ front of a grand jury in early July, er. However, the two men were re­ ate eligibility. and while the u:s. Attorneys were cently reunited in a late August While he has yet to consider ful­ apparently satisfied that he was meeting on the school's campus. ly the extent of the problem, not involved in any criminal activi­ "OSU's cooperation throughout Professor Berry did offer a deter­ ties, the entire investigation has the entire ordeal has helped mend rent that could be quickly im­ still not been settled. the rift between Cris and Earle," plemented. "There has to be harsh The summer really became hec­ explained ~erry. " They both real­ penalties imposed against the tic after Carter completed his tes­ ize that [they] really did not mean agents who perpetrate these un­ timony. At this point Berry many of the things said in the heat derhanded deals. Maybe if they decided it was time to inform Ohio of the moment." realize that by illegally signing an State that Carter had signed the After informing OSU, a press undergraduate athlete they could agreement and would probably be conference was held announcing Rozelle's Office ~bout ho, ing a be barred from ever representing ineligible for the 1987 season. that Carter would be ineligible for special draft that would include the another professional athlete. we "There were so many crazy rumors his senior year and that he would talented All-American. "You can could put an end to this problem ... floating around that we decided petition thJ:l NFL under a special say what you want about Pete Whatever medicine is finally that OSU had to be told the real exemption for entry into a sup­ Rozelle," said Berry, "but one adopted to help cure this spreading story." plemental draft. thing he is not, is dumb." Refusing disease, the professional and Berry flew to Columbus alone in " The media reaction to the' an­ Cris· s entry into the NFL would be amateur regulatory bodies will un­ mid-July to break the news to Cart­ nouncement was incredible," said a borderline anti-trust violation doubtedly waste little time before er's coach. Earle Bruce. " It was not Berry. " I was surprised by the that he is too smart to risk. " contacting The Doctor. Bob Berry. a plea:,ant experience," said Berry. number of national publications The NFL's decision to include for his prescription. Page 6 / ALLEDGER / September 18, 1987

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By Paul Nappi than. acting in accordance with his dience on the edge of their seats as recent memory. In an age when two powerful na­ beliefs. Caine's performance re­ the plot begins to unfold. Like his The tempo of the movie is rela­ tions stand opposed with ready minds one of Sean Connery's earlier novel, The Day of the Jack­ 'tively slow. This, coupled with fingers poised over buttons capa­ James Bond, as he dons an air of al, Forsythe weaves a tale of inter­ some predictability of plot, does ble of unleashing nuclear havoc, self-assurance and cleverly unrav­ national intrigue with two primary tend to make the climactic scenes The Fourth Protocol capitalizes on els the plot. A seasoned veteran of characters engaged in a game of of the movie less than thrilling or the internal power politics inherent many films, Caine brings a fresh­ cat and mouse. The plot has a suspenseful. Yet, for the most part, in this conflict. The film derives its ness to John Preston that removes quick pace, highlighted by superb the pace works to add to the mo­ title from a series of four secret pro­ his character from the fantasy of acting. For those of you who like vie's sultry feel. And the sights and tocols that were part of the Treaty James Bond to a more believable the spy genre, cat-and-mouse sounds of New Orleans give The on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear level as a secret service agent. Op­ thrillers, or have nothing better to Big Easy a decidedly offbeat Weapons of 1968, seeking to limit posing Caine, Pierce Brosnan is ex­ do with. five dollars, The Fourth quality. the international transfer of cellent as the Soviet agent Valery Protocol is an excellent thriller that nuclear materials between nuclear Petrovsky, who infiltrates Great comes highly recommended. But in the final analysis, it's the and non-nuclear nations. Britain in an attempt to carry out Critic's Rl!ting - **** performances of Harkin and Quaid In the midst of the US-Soviet · his mission. Brosnan, who recent­ that make The Big Easy well conflict, many European nations ly lost the role of James Bond to The Big Easy worth seeing. Harkin is excellent as have often been manipulated by Timothy Dalton due to prior con­ a thoroughly professional woman both sides like pawns in this super­ tractual obligations, delivers a top­ By Mike Raffanti who had never quite found the time power chess game. The Fourth Pro­ notch performance as a cool, cal­ True to the character of its New for serious involvement. In opening tocol highlights this manipulation culating Soviet operative. Bros­ Orleans setting, The Big Easy, her heart to Quaid, albeit reluctant­ by revealing a covert Soviet plot in­ nan's dark eyes and cool ap­ while moving along slowly at ly, Harkin is able to unleash her volving the detonation of an atom­ earance convey his menacing na­ times, has enough spice, color and sensual nature. Her exposure to· ic weapon on an American airbase ture as a man who will stop at excitement to make it top notch the rules of the game in New in Great Britain. If the plan suc­ nothing to accomplish his ob­ fare for the fall moviegoer. Orleans also serves to correct some ceeds, Anglo-American relations jective. The Big Easy is a tale of police of her naive notions, and show her will be severely curtailed and the The foil between these characters corruption. Ellen Barken (Diner, - that there are shades of grey be­ NATO Alliance could be signifi- . reflects the overall plot relating to The Adventures of Buckaroo Bon­ tween the good guys and the bad cantly weakened as other nations bureaucratic power politics. While zai) plays a district attorney who guys. Their education allows her to would realize the dangers of allow­ Preston both second-guesses and comes to New Orleans to inves­ fall in love with someone who has ing American bases on their soil. defies his superiors, Petrovsky ex­ tigate alleged wrongdoing on the made some mistakes and doesn't The Americans would respond by ecutes his orders (and fellow com­ police force. There she encounters fit her ideal mold. shifting the blame to the Soviet rades) without the slightest Dennis Quad (Innerspace, The Quaid also does an excellent job Union, escalating the nations into hesitation. Preston is a man who Right Stuff) in perhaps his finest playing a multi-dimensional a Cold War. Such a grave turn of relies on intuition and improvisa­ role to date. Quaid portrays a character. He can be unappealing­ events would result in the removal tion in carrying out the dictates of down-home police detective who ly cocky and self-assured at one of the KGB leader responsible for his conscience to avert a nuclear does things the "New Orleans moment, and can display a the "accident" to restore equilibri­ disaster, while Petrovksy achieves way." In his world there are the genuineness and · sensitivity at um and avoid a nuclear confronta­ his objectives like a programmed good guys and the bad guys. And another. One can truly feel for him tion. The Fourth Protocol, machine set on a course of destruc­ if you're a good guy like him, it's when he takes the time to question however, focuses less on the con­ tion. While they are different, they okay to bend the rules, even to the his notions of good and bad, and flict between the political regimes both have one thing in common. point of taking bribes from local realizes that he may have been than on the power struggles within Like the European nations that are businessmen. When Harkin comes blind to the truth for too long. And . the KGB, and the use of covert ac­ often manipulated by the super­ on the scene, she forces Quaid to one can sympathize with his anger tivities to discredit rivals within powers, Preston and Petrovsky are examine his outlook, and ultimate­ when he discovers how far corrup· the bureaucracy. It reduces these equally manipulated as pawns in a ly his view of the world is tion has eroded the integrity of his international conflicts from the lev­ game of internal power politics. shattered. colleagues. el of idealogical conflicts to the lev­ The differing approach to' loyalty The centerpiece of the film is the The film also features fine perfor­ el of pure power politics. in the bureaucracy serve to shar­ chemistry between the unlikely mances by the supporting cast, es­ The film's stars, Michael Caine pen the contrast between Caine's pair of Harkin and Quaid. From the pecially Ned Beatty as the police and Pierce Bro~-an, deliver superb protagonist and Brosnan's an­ moment they meet on screen the chief and lisa Jane Persky, who performances as secret agents sit­ tagonist, and enhance their respec­ tension builds, their relationship provides some fine comic moments ting on opposite sides of the "cur­ tive characterizations of each. teetering between animosity and as one of Quaid's sidekicks on the tain. " Caine portrays John Frederick, Forsythe has once lust. Their love scene is one of the force. Preston, a maverick agent who again delivered an outstanding .ac­ steamiest, yet tastefully done (Har­ Critic's Rating: *** cares less about following orders tion thriller that keeps the au- kin remains clothed . . . sort of) in let's go there. DON'T DO IT! Lan­ worked at a big New York law firm the best H uskie passer ever. QB The Jury's In On gley's is both overpriced and bad. last summer, or if you just feel like Chandler will be protected by an The corned beef I had at $4.95 was splurging, the lobster ranges from offensive line that averages 6'4½", Dining Out extremely fatty. The hamburgers 1 lb. to 5 lbs. The 1.50 lb. lobsters 281 lbs. The Huskies will make it were $5.00 and were the size of are $22.95. The homemade ice nine straight bowl appearances if By Natalie Stella, Asparagus at McDonald's. The french fries were cream hon hons are a must for they live up to their potential. Law the only decent thing there. I'm dessert. The Texas A&M Aggies should still desperately in search of some­ I must give you two warnings, keep the Aggie fans happy this There's nothing worse than final­ place that's good for lunch in Neur­ however. Be prepared for a long year. Coach Jackie Sherril, with a ly pulling yourself away from ques­ ton. I'll'keep you posted. Rating •~ wait if you go past 6:30. Legal's multi-million dollar contract, has tions of adverse possession or will not take reservations and I overhauled the defense and will section 61 of the U.S. Tax Code to Now, for the good news. Legal have waited up to two hours. Se­ give RB Keith Woodside more have an awful dinner out. So here Seafood with two locations in condly, they run out of the fresh chances to earry the ball. The Ag­ I am te your rescue. I plan to give downtown Boston, as well as one fish early which is especially frus­ gies may not make it back to the you some good advice on where to in Kendall Square and one at the trating after you've waited for two Cotton Bowl, but they should eas­ go and where to avoid in Boston's Chestnut Hill Mall in Newton, is hours. One added bonus ... Local ily beat the Longhorns. dining scene. My credentials are the place to go for great seafood. celebrities have been spotted there Coach Eddie Robinson's Gram­ sufficient, I suppose. I've lived in Legal's motto is "If it isn't fresh, frequently. Prof. Sandford Katz bling Tigers will be the surprise of Boston for seven years, I love food, it isn't legal," and it is definitely was seen there last Saturday night the nation this year. Though they and I'm often too lazy to cook. This true. The prices are also pretty discussing his favorite movies. don't gain national notoriety by week I decided to review one of reasonable. The fish chowder is Rating-~~~~ playi_ng Alcorn State or Prairie Boston's best restaurants and one great at $2.95 and was served at View, the Tigers do fill the Loui­ of Newton's worst. I just have one the 1980 Presidential Inaugural. Until next time . . . Good luck on siana Superdome in their annual request before I begin. If you try The lobster bisque at $4.95 is your culinary adventures. Bayou Classic against the one of the restaurants I recom­ creamy and full of lobster pieces Southern Jaguars. Look for the mend and hate it, don't come look­ and was served at the 1984 Tigers, outfitted in Steeler black ing for me! Presidential Inaugural. We all Top 20 cont. from pg. 8 and gold, to be one of the few un­ know that it must be good then, defeated, untied teams in the land. M v rating system is as follows: since Ronnie and Nancy have such seven, though it may not be on Jan. Boston College, with 41 return· Excellent ,q~~~ great taste! The fresh fish runs 1. ing lettermen, looks to improve ~ <'.\." ·Good from $10.95 for bluefish to $16.95 The Pittsburgh Panthers look to upon last year's Hall of Fame bowl ~.<\ -Fair for swordfish with most falling in return to their winning ways be­ appearance. The Eagles, however, . ~ •Don't bother unless your starving the $13.00-$14.00 range. It can be hind the running of Craig Hey­ must fill some big shoes with the broiled, grilled or baked at your re­ ward, 6'0" , 270 lb. RB with 4.6 departure of Troy Stradford Let's get the bad news over with quest. Although broiled with garlic speed. The Panthers, solid on, among others. With a major en' first. So you 're sick of B.C. cafeter­ butter is my own personal favorite, must, however, get by the likes of lege schedule including USC, N.U. , ia food already and you're looking all three methods of preparation B.C., N.D., and Penn State. Penn State, & Tennessee, the Ea­ for someplace local for a quick are great. There is also a wide var­ The Washington Huskies look to gles 1 ave some major college lunch. . a N. Y. deli sandwich iety of shrimp, clams and mussels vie for the P AC-10 title behind the problen·s. See you at t he Catholic perhaps . . . and you think, there' i:i on the menu (steamed clams are passing of Reisman candidate, Super 1::owi on Nov. 7 against Langley's i)('/i in Newton Centre, Steve Bernstein's favorite). If you Chris Chandler who is regarded as Notre Dame. 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©1987 Kaplan-SMH Page 8 / ALLEDGER / September 18, 1987 ALLEDGER SPORTS THE ALLEDGER TOP 20 By Dr. Q · 1 Oklahoma You either love or hate the Notre tor's younger brother, Michael Per- The 1987 college football season 2· UCLA Dame Fighting Irish. Coach Lou ry, will help the Tigers look good. should prove t.o be exciting. Since 3· Nebraska Holtz, the god-like master of the Anyway, I like the tiger paws on many teams are following the 4 · LSU gridiron, will return the Irish to the orange helmets. Notre Dame tradition of schedul- 5: Michigan their glory days of yesteryear and The Florida State Seminoles look ing the toughest opponents, 1987 6 Miami · begin to win the close ones despite to improve upon their 7-4-1 finish will feature some interesting 7 · Auburn a murderous schedule. The Irish, from last year. With many return- match-ups. · 8· Arkansas playing at home, will win the bat- ing lettermen on both offense and Before jumping into the rank- 9· Notre Dame tle of the gold helmets on Nov. 7 defense, the Seminoles hope to be ings, I think that it is important to 10· Ohio State against ole B.C., 24-14. And hey playing somewhere on New Year's explain the ranking system. I did 11· Penn State Bill, who cares if they wear blue Day like the Toilet Bowl! Look for not use a power rating system or 12· Clemson and gold or green and gold? FSU to beat both Fla. and Auburn the LSA's new computer. The 13· Florida State Ohio State should have a great this year, teams that they have teams were ranked according to 14: Tennessee year, but with question marks at usually lost to in the past. their strengths and weaknesses on 15_ Georgia QB and the uproar caused by Cris The Tennessee Volunteers, off to offense and defense, their compara- 16_ Iowa Carter and Bob Berry, Coach Earle a strong start, have surprised most tive shcedules and coaching staffs. 17_ Pittsburgh · Bruce will have to rely on depth at of the experts in the past with up- Other factors looked at were play- 18_ Washington the other skill positions. The early sets over Miami in the '85 Sugar er GPA's, team colors, mascots 19_ Texas A&M road trip down to the swamplands Bowel and Minnesota in the '86 and geographical locations. Let's 20_ (tie) Grambling against a strong LSU team should Liberty Bowl. Although the de- open up the 1987 college football (tie) Boston College be portentous. fense needs rebuilding, the Vols season with the Alledger Top 20. Penn State, the defending na- Coach Johnny Majors has a knack The Oklahoma Sooners are rich student-athlete! tional champions, will have new for winning. with talent at all positions. Coach Michigan, returning all of their faces in the lineup after losing 15 The George Bulldogs look to be 1 Barry Switzer and QB Jammelle offensive and defensive linemen ex- starters from the 12-0 1986 team. in the hunt for the SEC crown as Holieway along with the other 14 cept one, will maintain its stature Coach Joe Paterno should probably Coach Vince Dooley readies his NFL prospects should combine to as a national football powerhouse. work his magic on the inex- traditionally powerful running at- steamroll over most of the weak Coach Bo Schembechler must be perienced, but talented Nittany tack for another season. With a schedule. The Nebraska game will licking his chops while playing Lions. Besides, you gotta love strong linebacking corps, Georgia probably determine the national Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Iowa those simple navy and white uni- will not be a pushover. Anyway, I championship. at home. Look for the Wolverine forms with black cleats. think that the bulldog mascot is UCLA, the Cadillac of the helmets on New Year's Day. Clemson will not only win the cute when he runs on the field. PAC-10, will surprise most of their The Miami Hurricanes team of ACC, but could contend for a The Iowa Hawkeyes, tp.ough off opponents behind the running of last year is history. With the depar- major bowl bid behind the blocking to a slow start, are a solid team Reisman candidate Gaston Green ture of the $8 million arm and the and tackling of the experienced with depth at quarterback. With and a stingy defense that returns offensive line, and the implementa- offensive and defensive lines. An six straight bowl appearances, seven starters from last year's Top tion of a new ethical code, the team easy schedule and the Refrigera- Coach Fry can count on number 20 team. Besides, their baby blue will be different, but they will not · uniforms look great on color TV. change their winning ways. They'll The Nebraska Cornhuskers are still wreak havoc with a solid also talent heavy, but they face a defense and replacement QB Steve stiff non-conference schedule. "Baby Face" Walsh. Coach Tom Osbourne is probably · The Auburn Tigers should have getting tired of playing second fid- a super year with great size, ex- dle to Oklahoma, but it could be perience and talent on defense and worse. Look for these two Big-8 offense. The Tigers face a tough powerhouses to rule college foot- SEC schedule ending the year out ball in 1987. with Fla., Fla. State, Ga., and Ala. The LSU Fightin' Tigers, return- Coach Pat Dye, however, would ing nearly all of last year's Top 10 probably want to play LSU to de- finisher, brings Southern spice to cide the SEC crown on the field. this year's rankings. With rookie Arkansas will probably win the coach Mike Archer's enthusiasm, probation-riddled Southwest Con- the Tigers' will be ready to take on ference with nine returning offen- the SEC's best. The biggest' sive starters. The Razorbacks problem that the Bayou Bengals (don't you love that name), allow- Photo by Toni Tomes face this year is keeping their mas- ing only 13 points per game last cot, Mike the Tiger IV, happy in year, will be playing in the Cotton his $150,000 cage complete with air Bowl on New Year's Day, much to Volleyball's a hit at BCLS. conditioner and waterfall. Besides, the disdain of the Aggie and Lon- LSU is the home of the true ghorn faithful. I!l~, Alledger' s Fall Recreation Guide I know what you're thinking, · next time you come up on the short ball best ball events at area golf Review have been very successful. "Me? I don't have to worry about end of an intellectual jousting courses. Both events were won by Hopefully, a schedule of times that how to spend my free time because match with a professor concerning the team of Tom Barton and Tim the Quonset Hut will be open for eating and sleeping fill that all up." the alternative minimum tax, the Courville, who earned their J.D.'s law student use will be published C'mon, lighten up, it's only Sep- Statute of Uses, or negotiable in- last spring: Bernie again will be or- at a later date. tember. By now you should realize strument law, don't hibernate in ganizing this fall's tournament, Furthermore, as we are a part of that no matter how hard· you try, the library, get away from it all and Jeff Jonas is in the process of the University community, believe you just aren't going to open that through some non-academic organizing a much larger alumni- ~tor not, we are e_ntitled to compete Crim. Pro. or Sports Law (Oops, recreation. student tournament for the spring. 11;1 ~he numerou~ mtramural compe- sorry Professor Berry, Regulation The most popular activity at the For those interested in soccer, or tit10ns on Mam Campus. In the of Professional Athletics) book un- law school is the BCLS Intramural meeting Jaime Fuster, the BCLS past, several law student contin- til Veterans' Day (for the academi- Softball League. Games are played Soccer Club began training last gents have entered the intramural cian) or, more probably, at the on Saturday mornings at Cold Friday. Practice is conducted every football championship, and in 1985 Thanksgiving dinner table. So, re- Springs Field in the Garden City Friday at 3:00 p.m. and culminates a squad of present and future coun- lax and participate in some friend- and are great hangover cures. New- in a strategy meeting at Bar sellors walked away with the ly competition as opposed to the ly appointed Commissioner Geoff Review. Their first game is sched- crown. For more information on cutthroat competition which Shapiro informs The Alledger that uled for September 20, and they University intramurals, call, write plagued this beautiful campus last twelve co-ed teams will vie for this will compete in the Greater Boston or apply in person at the in- year. However, I digress on this year's title. Commissioner Shapiro Grad School Tournament this fall tramural office in the Recreation point and leave this matter to fer- is seeking to fill the shoes of ex- as well. Co-captains Jaime Fuster Complex. tilize "Rosie's Garden." Commissioner Colin Coleman who and Dave Ruediger are always For those of you who had the On a more serious note, there are was denied redshirt status after ac- looking for interested participants tir:11e to read this article ~nd are a wide variety of activities open to cepting money from agent Norby who will attend practice and give still awake, or have yet to hne your law students which don't require Walters to negotiate his profes- 110% for the maroon and gold on canary's cage with this master- the opening of a single book. Stu- sional contract. Undoubtedly, Ge- game day. piece of journalistic integrity, and dents may participate in many en- off will administer the program Students more pressed for time who choose to participate in any of deavors, on either campus, which admirably, which will ensure enjoy- may wish to organize " pick-up" the aforementioned activitit" '· entail various time commitments ment by all participants. games in their favorite sport. With please keep The Alledger apprised and are conducted on numerous Another increasingly successful over 600 stuJents it should be easy of yot'r results. Although our ability levels. Participation in in- event has been the semi-annual to find several who share your in- sports staff r:nd budget rivals that tramurals, the golf tournament8, BCLS golf outing. Bernie Pellegri- terest and would like to play a of the Bl•ston Gla!J e, from time to softball, · and the like, provides an no (no relation to our editor-in- game or two. Over the last several time we dn miss some results. The excellent a•·:..:n ;w for venting t,he chief) inaugurated this competition years, basketball at the Quonset Sports staff would appreciate your frustrations of law school. So, the last year in the form of two two- Hut and touch football before Bar support in this respect.