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Orctc photo/Mike Haigfi The 9 High "St. house that was home to six Marist juniors burned from the inside out. Fire torches off-campus

Cirrh p i/Mke!ljcl An adventurous student took advantage of the storm to snowboard home of Marist students byNEKBONOPARTJS Poughkeepsie over winter break, puters, a Sony Playstation con­ b> ERICDE4BILL wen. cancelled and all nones News Editor said he and his roommates suf­ sole and games, clothes and fur­ ^affWrna senliai offices wtre closed fered heavy losses in the fire. niture. Howe\er, while residents were "I was the only one up here, Junior Vinny Aufiero, who Tho fact that snow has. can able to find out that classes When Jeremy Smith returned to his off-campus house after so I lost everything," Smith said. also lived in the house, described celled classes .on two separate^rwei;ecanceUedrather:easay5the^ the wreckage after the fire was days has upset many peopljg5;f^si^ati6tfwaTmuch*diffefentforr staying at a friend's the previ­ "Everyone else left everything ous night, the last thing he ex­ up here except their clothes " contained. pected was to find his home in Scott Fischer recalled his first "The structure is still stand­ , ashes. look at the off-campus house ing, but everything else is in ond semester and a likc^hwdrcg^fter^did^0*tx1nd^^n- ashes. The fire went straight of more to come, many student^ 4jf $&f Had ^Aa^^SnavA^ Smith and roommate Scott after the fireha d destroyed it. Fischer discovered their 9 High "We got a phone call and the through the roof and the win­ dows were blown out." ccrned with how Marist handles, St. house burned from the inside landlord told us it was burned snowy situations out at 11:30 a m. January 16, the down," he said. "The fire hap­ Police are still investigating day after the fire blazed through pened the day before I came the cause of the fire. Smith, who Marist officially "shut d^X^afiSstdioaid j*^ closing the structure from the bottom back, so I went to take a look to had stayed at a friend's house for the day on Tuesday^^Ifnui^nfo^ationaYoTeariier because up, leaving only singed rem­ that night because the heating ary 25, and cancelled mo^g^£i6 5f^ p^drive^rejthan see if there was anything I could t 0 nants of nearly all their belong- salvage." system in the house was not classes on Monday of this.week; ^Ofrnmrtes*, some drive an hour working, said he observed land­ due to considerable snowfall.Z\T'i * l'~-"--"'^"^>V** ings. The High St. residence Unfortunately the fire left next When the school vraf*slmt^lJ^^^SNCm,1?g72L was home to six Marist students to nothing within the house in­ lord Bob Wern using a blow- down on Tuesday, all classes r z~ ^'

Do you think that \ by CHRISTY BARR cruiting potential hew members "We're about to begin our TODAY: Staff Writer^ at rush on Sunday, Jan. 30 and formal rush period where any McDonalds should will continue until Wednesday, student can rush if they meet hi: 37 As another semester begins, Feb. 9. /-.':.; -:[~'y.- \;'^:-,. the minimum academic require­ be open 24 hours a : lo:22 day? so does another season of Greek The Greek organizations are ments (a GPA of at least 2.0)," rush— hoping for a large turnout this said Steve Sansola, assistant Community. 2 The four sororities, Alpha semester as it is the first time dean for Student Affairs. 'The Features 5 YES NO this year that freshmen will be sororities will have three nights Sigma Tau, Kappa Kappa Opinion..... 8 94 6 Gamma, Kappa Lambda Psi, and allowed to rush. It fs Marist of rush and the fraternities will Sigma Sigma Sigma, and the two school policy that freshmen can have one night. At rush A&E 11 SURVEY TAKEN LAST WEEK fraternities, Alpha Phi Delta and not rush their first semester Sports.. 16 This is an unscientific survey taken frcm 100 here. ...please see RUSH, pg. 4 Marist students. Phi Kappa Sigma, began re­ iHtiM THE CIRCLE FEBRUARY 3, 2000 News PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 2 Seton Hall fire triggers safety awareness byKATHERINESLAUIA have," said McLain. . "Ninety-nine percent of fire StaffWriter The Seton Hall fire has not alarms occur at dinner," stated only put the fire alarm system Tom McLain. He said most "l^f%^Pl%i#lE N#sHlf 1*2FTi f^lltf under review, but Marist is initio alarms are due to students who tr-t£HM ilJHm£Ja^ h It was a .tragic story that ating more fire safety training for are careless with cooking. He Security r. Mil :•* JL\i ! l X3 J? ,: \-f**', vV'- * ','- '" ' >C ' '- '* '.^ ' -' '-" : ;-'-"H''""-' -•-V'-'-'.^'? .**: alarmed a nation. resident staff members. cited examples, such as stu­ Campus ' * ;- ' „ '4," '*,<>,,- \ &>&A\•-: -—U 'C^J-L$&. Three innocent college stu­ Marist College also helps to dents placing both a pizza and Briefs dents were killed in a Seton Hall prepare students in case of its cardboard box in the oven. Corner Compiled fry dorm fire and many others suf­ emergencies with fire drills, However, with the tragedy of CatyHeeran Do you think the bookstore fered from smoke inhalation and which are held on a regular ba­ Seton Hall still fresh in the shock. The fire is not only a sis. Such precautions do secure minds of many, students seem tragedy of. young, lives cut the uncertainties of campus stu­ to be taking fire precautions should be selling High Times short, it is an event that opened dents. more seriously. Curtis Kelly, a Yearbook Needs You! On Wednesday, Jan. 19, at ap­ the eyes of campuses around "The school is relatively safe Resident Assistant of Gartland Calling all sophomores and proximately 8 p.m., an R. A. from the nation. With fire tragedies with constant fire drills and Commons, believes this helped juniors! The yearbook is cur­ Midrise confiscated enough magazine? more prevalent in the news, it smoke detectors in every room," in the recent fire drills held last rently in need of your assis­ booze from one male Marist stu­ raises an important question - said Brian McAlpin, a freshman week. tance with all facets of produc­ dent to open his own on-cam- how fire proof is Marist College? and Parliamentarian of the stu­ "Seton Hall has made every­ tion. Also, send any pictures pus pub. The alcohol recovered "We are a relatively safe cam­ dent government here at Marist. thing more of a reality to those included 2 bottles of Vodka; 2 you would like to contribute. pus in comparison to other col­ Photo courtesy CNN Though fire drills are a great at Gartland," said Kelly. Call the Renyard at x2149. bottles of Amaretto; 2 bottles of leges of the same size," said Tom The recent Seton Hallfire drew attention to campus fire safety. way to help promote a fire-safe Fire safety has become a real­ Black Hause Schnapps; 1 bottle McLain, Assistant Director of campus, the issue raises another ity to everyone on campus and of Whiskey; 1. bottle of cream Safety and Security. "We have only to the security office by a Even with the adequate fire important question: How effec­ with Safety and Security pre­ brandy; 1 bottle of Canadian Help with Resumes surpassed most building radio transmitter, but to Duch- system, Marist College is look­ tive are they? With fire alarms pared for emergency, students Club; 1/2 bottle of Wild Turkey; codes." " ess County Fire Control Head­ ing to improve the campus' fire constantly going off in housing and staff can feel secure once Get it on paper! - resume and 1/2 gallon of scotch; 1/2 gallon cover letter writing workshop. According to .the Office of quarters as well. Security dis­ safety. Currently, the campus is areas such as Gartland Com­ again. of Bailey's Irish Creme; 1 pint of Safety and Security, the campus patchers have a one-digit dial under review from the president mons, these drills seem to have The workshop is geared for be­ Captain Morgan Rum,; 1 pint of ginners covering basic resumes seems very safe. Marist College system to the police depart­ and others. desensitized many students Tangueray Gin; 1 pint Peach has a campus-wide fire alarm ment, fire department and am­ "Marist is reviewing all pro­ who have become annoyed including format and content. Tree Schnapps; 12 oz. of Kaluha; The workshop will be held on "Are you serious! I had "/ don't have a system, which connects not bulance service. cedures to improve what we with the constant alarms. and 2 quarts of Captain Mor­ 'They sell High Times no idea but it seems a problem with them Wednesday Feb: 9, from 11-12 gan. in there?! I guess it p.m. Call Career Services at little ludicrous to me." selling High Times but x3547 to reserve your seat. doesn't make any it's funny considering An abundance of Bud Ice sense." . they won't sell other FIRE: Students cans were taken away by Secu­ stuff." Celebrate Black History rity from Benoit, early Sunday morning, on Jan. 25, between the The Praxis Beat Month Frank Tkazyki left without a home by HANNEHKALYOUSSEF a result, not many people are munity and various ways to as The Black Student Union and hours of 12:30 a.m. nd 1 a.m.. Carolyn Salter K.C.SkoInik familiar with this wonderful form junior ...continued from pg. 1 "It appeared in the first'floor StaffWriter sist in resolving them. Student Programming Council sophomore sophomore torch to rectify the heating situ­ living area, spread up the stairs of couunttunityservice. It is the There-are also many* people presents speaker Glenis A Marist snow plow crashed ; Many students are unaware.of ;- persuate of this'programand its into, a student's black Honda in ation. to the second floor, then up into who come to the meetings look­ Redmond. The lecture will take ift%J4FJ«i§'Pt^ volunteers to bring more atten- ing for volunteers for different place Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 the McCann parking lot on Tues­ "^^£mb'tto;foi^ is '(' tioh and awareness to*the aHlrief day, Jan. 25, at 1:20 p.m. '. community service projects "as p.m. in the PAR. Refreshments :helatwash't wbrkihg.arjallv ^e"timihg;6f tHSfire^lefi the "higher^educabqn.thrpugn cpmr hard work''andi "ambition that, well as students looking for ser­ will be served. : : munityC service",**;.This is ..the people bring to the.program; An uninvited guest piggy fqrjthe last couple of days^ and six;Marist juniors in a difficult vices to do. These meetings are the pipes [were frozen." situation jMthput a place to stay motto that the Praxis-program There are. more arid more pro­ . held every Wednesday night at backed into Leo Hall around 2 uses topromote community well fessors who are" beginning to p.m. on Tuesday, January 25 to ; Smith is scheduled to meet for. the first week of school. five o'clock in the second floor Now it's your turn with the police^to assist in the >: Aufiero and Smith said the col­ being. Thepurpose of the Praxis add a form of praxis into their lounge of Lowell Thomas. The Calling all Marist students! If surprise an ex-girlfriend. The Project is td.lessen human suf­ class: Students choose a girlfriend was so flabbergasted investigation this week. lege offered to help, but was meetings only last about an hour you have a band, ah event, a Junior PatKempf, who also slow in responding. fering and to achieve, a. more project that they feel they could each week. club, or any other campus news that she had the rion-Mariststu ­ compassionate and just society. • help others with or that they dent escorted off campus by Se­ lived in the High St. house, said 'T really didn't think they made The Roundtable meetings will that you want to see in this col­ landlord Wem made the situa­ an attempt to help us, and after It is often difficult for people in have some interest in and find a begin on Wednesday night, umn, contact the Circle at x2429 curity. Security warned him that our materialistic, world to give place where, their assistance is if he comes back he will be ar­ tion worse by being uncoopera­ two phone calls and being up Feb. 2,2000. Students interested orHZAL. tive. here for a week they offered to of ^themselves: to; help lothers. needed," Then they reflect "on in learning more about the Praxis rested. Although most often that is the "He said he would do the best put us in Talmadge, but we what they did.; program can contact Bruce case it is also the case that Today in he could to help us," Kempf would have been split up. The - Almost any form of commu­ Luske at on campus extension The new James A. Canavino people do want to help, but are. said. "He also said he would first week of classes was rough nity service could be considered 2981, Greg Moses at 2217, and Library has already been chris­ unsure of how. Praxis allows History give us a refund, but he had no a Praxis project as.16ng.as it is Mar Peter- Raoul at 2181 or if tened by vandalism. The graf­ - we had to find a new place, those people to look into their insurance." new furniture, and we're still approved. Praxis projects range you would like to speak to a stu­ 1913- The 16th ammendment fiti artist left "SAM HILL", hearts and find the .way fo help from going to soup kitchens to scratched into a toilet paper dis­ Kempf and Jeremy Smith waiting for a phone line in our dent representative, you can is added to the Constitution, Others utilizing" the: resources even creating a project. There contact Hanneh @ KYSS @ penser. It was discovered on pointed out that Wern charged new place. It was stressful," that Praxis has to offer.... providing for a federal income Aufiero said. are weekly, praxis round table Maristb.marist.edu; We hope to Wednesday, Jan. 26. Perhaps the them for rent for the first half of meetings to discuss what is hap­ ax. January, then made himself This program has really only see and hear from you very intention of the artist is to en­ "They told us they would been.in existence for about five • pening with individual projects scarce. check and see if there was fur­ soon. 1995- The space shuttle courage students to go out and years here atMarist College. As as well as issues facing the com­ "He won't talk to us", and he niture we could have or a place 'Discovery" blasted off with a explore some distinct tunes. left the checks and our security -•to stay on campus, but by that woman, airforce Lieutenant deposit "with someone else," time, one week after classes be­ Jolonel Eileen Collins, in the Marist Security would like Smith said. "We have his home gan, we had already found an pilot's scat for the first time in to inform students to "BE phone number and his cell and apartment," Smith said. The Circle wants YOU! listory. AWARE, Fire drills are in effect and if you "snooze you loose." we've been leaving messages, Resident Director Kelly Ann but he hasn't returned any of Today's Birthdays- In other words, expect to pay a Sherman, who fielded the calls our calls." ' regarding the fire and on cam­ Actress Mogan Fairchild- 50, fine. Wern, who owns at least three pus vacancies, said the Office If you are a journalism kcior Nathan Lane - 44 of Housing and Development Sonic Youth's Lee Rehaldo -44 other houses in Poughkeepsie, was unavailable for comment did their best to accomodate the Firefighters at the sixjuniqrs. major or just interested Poughkeepsie Fire Department - 'The housing office offered Weekend Weather were equally tight-lipped about them spaces in Talmadge Court the situation, but admitted there and any assistance with finding was some possibility,"of foul off campus apartments," in writing for The ,av Sherman said. FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: P - ?:-W-:..':-%vV.C/C • ",• ^ "It was suspicious,"'said Cap­ While the fire caused unex­ tain Decker, who was one of the pected heartache and a difficult Circle, please call firefightersonthe scene."Right beginning to the new semester, now its being investigated by Jeremy Smith said the faculty at Fire Inspector Macisaac." Marist have been very under­ x2429. hi: 46 hi: 45 Decker, who arrived at 9 High standing. hi: 47 . "Most of my teachers have lo: 28 lo: 27 lo:22 St at 2:55.a.m. on the day of the fire, described the path of the been pretty good about it," the student newspaper of marist college Smith said. "They understand Document Name: }w85O67a01 .c». i v.. FEBRUARY 3, 2000 RUSH: A wIMe new clas s >m*& Feat u res PAGE 5 mmm^mmmm& « - y&- ,4> areg of students ready to pledge g , very, very sleepy... J Patients traveled from various place, or memory. -..-. ::iContmuedfromj)g. */>.;! you what to dp. Although this weight. According to hypno­ may be the case, many people himself through his own power therapist Jay Block, hypnosis is a great opportunity for both efits. Dan Caracciolo, one of the in­ spects-:due/to/'supb:situ.ati6iis>*-' .////fhe^schobj wbuld/sayea lot' become a slave to the mind and imagination. can be used to improve your men and women to get involved "Fraternities take part in cam­ terested students, the reason a$/Qld\mn^.tbe'jpapihgio^aii'dV more mbhey by hiring a man who : general functioning to make you on campus. pus life and community service the group is seeking to form a pathways, toe^abilitytp^mak e plows the "snow, then on alawr. while under the power of hyp­ feel better mentally and physi­ "Greek life gives students the and being in a fraternity pro­ new fraternity is so there will be siirecohiiaiute^a\]d&culr^'\vill;' ;siiit if someone fell.""'' • '•'.-''. v nosis. cally. opportunity to get involved vides lifelong bonds of brother­ more diversity on campus. be safe anct uH£tvpe of precipi­ /;" JqniprVindrew Linden, unlike: With no consistency in the Often people enter a definition of hypnosis, there Saturday night, Marist College with community service and hood," he said. "We're a diverse group of tation ihvblved/in/ mb .winter, BabiarZi-felt the campus did an beginning state of campus life along with helping In addition to new members, guys in activities from radio to storm.; -": .'••>. ^/''^s-^ Vr'.-/.'}-/ ade^uatejbb.bf ptovyjrig.v 1- / -V ; aire many[contrasting/theories. hosted a performance by hyp­ to develop social and leadership Marist College Greek life may be theatre. We're interested in in­ ;Direcfor of. Safety'and Secii-;; ."Considering how much s'nbW Even though hypnosis is often hypnosis and do not notist "The Astonishing Neal". skills," she said. "Rush enables getting two new organizations. dividuality and also community rity Joe Leary was not available we got^ and how quickly "they viewed as contact'with the un­ even realize it. ... The sold out show proved to both men and women to meet The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority service. Already we've worked for comment on the show re'-/ ,plowed, Fthought it wasn't/top conscious,-'another theory be a success when a group of new people with different inter­ is beginning the process of be­ with the Make a Wish founda­ mbval situation; however, many ,bad," Linden said. /. -., ,/."" states that it is simply a form of Many people's lives Marist students were hypno- ests." coming recognized by the school tion and have plans to host a students feel jJieir saferyis comr; *, Junior Avibnne Riley praised, relaxation. Others believe hyp­ are changed forever tized.and directed to do various According to Debbie M'oran, and there is student interest in dance -a-thon with the Muscu­ promised wheh.thesnow falls. . the school's efforts to Help nosis to be a,trance or an al­ by hypnosis. ... Sub-\ acts. Subjects claim to have felt vice president of sorority recruit­ beginning a new fraternity. lar Dystrophy Association," he Junior commuter; Melinda commuters when it snows!/;./ /". tered state of awareness. as if in a daydream while under hypnosis, yet still aware. ••'.'' ment, the sororities promoted "Sigma Gamma Rho has met said. O'CafJaghan Explained the hor­ ; "The school is showing much The origin of hypnosis Ibe- jects claim to have felt Cm!, ['•'(•'!•' Mii^ll.vli rush all over campus in hopes the minimum requirements of 10 Sansola said that more meet­ rible road conditions that she more considerationfor commut­ gins in 1773 when ah Austrian as if in a daydream Naomi Brown, one of the hyp­ .Students at Saturday night's hypnotism show were of bringing in big numbers this founding members and are close ings are necessary before it can faced both days were com; ers than it has in" the past, giv­ astronomer, Franz Mesmer, be­ while under hypno­ notized said that while she was told by the Astonishing Neal that they were as semester. to getting approval by the Stu­ be determined if a new fraternity pounded by the difficult park­ ing us a day off as opposed to lieved that he was able to treat in the trance she was still in com­ weightless as helium balloons. "We're hoping this will be a dent Government Association to will be allowed to form on cam­ ing situation she faced on cam­ making us drive," Riley said cases of hysteria with magnets. sis, yet still aware. plete control. very successful rush for sorori­ become a club," said Sansola. pus. pus. / ../' - •. •' - . While commuters faced not His theory, called "animal mag­ "If I wanted to come out I ties because the number of se­ "They have developed their by­ "We're pursing that idea with "We had-to drive over five. only, the problem of driving and netism", supported the idea could have," said Brown, "It niors in each sorority is high. laws and once they are ap­ the students and whether or not inches of snow in the North End V parking, resident students who that four magnetic fluids in the Often people enter a beginning was just a lot of fun." Every sorority is working to­ proved to be a club the found­ it will happen," he said. lotand walk to the Rotunda, and already Had'their cars on.cahi- body were in need of magnetic state of hypnosis and do not According to Graham ^love Advice even realize it. Being completely gether to promote this rush and ing class can move forward for pus had similar gripes. Sopho­ alteration. Wagstaff of the University of by that time my feet and the bot­ enthralled in a novel or movie is more Joy Hogari, who parked in In order to keep the fluids in Liverpool, "Studies of hypno­ tom of my shirt were soaked,!' a common experience that is con­ the Riverview lot, had her car harmony, Mesner suggested sis have drawn our attention to 6q JLa&ttf, J,i&a, she'-.said. - ... '.,,'•-. sidered similar to the state of All feared dead in Alaska Airlines Crash blocked by the snow. ,, / . . that patients soak in baths of a number of mundane yet fasci­ O'Callaghanand sophomore mind necessary for hypnosis. An Alaska Airlines flight re­ The crash site, some 40 miles ment in the crash. The pilbt'ol "My/cafwas.bloclcedlby tbA hot water, magnets, and iron fil­ nating phenomena that do beg JamesBabiarz bom attribute/this Another instance where this oc­ sulted in the first major plane off shore and Northwest'of the, the"MD-83 recorded earlier csnow,^/ s^tg;^dth^f. t^c^ang ings. He had such faith in his for explanations even though a Dear Lusty Lisa: to; the. lacks of: proper, curs is hearing a song or smell­ Dear 1 Aisty 1 .issv rash of the new millenium when Los Angeles airport, was.being; problems with trie Korizofita sahafiwhen? pi«ng higher than„the.jfricm.t : theory that it led himv.tp rub theory of hypnosis per se movalijljabiara'claimsshatjwheni { ; ing a'fragrance' that causes a re-! light 261 w.enf down on Tues- scoured by; Coast" *Guard"andf "Stabilizer, Tvhich^ is in part re­ higamejtQ ^ampus o.nfMbndayr / bumper, makmgiqmjr^p,eTor, * magnets;'bri trees'as'a'way to' dbesh't need to provide such I met this girl at club X and I I've been dating a guy who of­ ::< ; r 1,VI meiribrane'e of a diffbrenttime • \ ay night.; -.• •'";• - *' Navy .vessels-earlier this w.eek.I sponsible for the balance 6f tnr the.snow made traversing metogetput,''shes'aid:." magnetize mem. explanations." .',.'.•'/••• danced with. her. f sec her ten says tilings like, "Ican't be­ The flight, which was flying but there are no expected survi^ plane in midair. lieve you're going out with a across campus an abnormally . In tiie future, all students can around a lot and I'm really at­ rfflhe coast of California at the vors. The water temperature at. Federal investigators are stil r dork like mc," and "I'm so bor­ difficult task." • .. •'' / - -/;. ]': -find put if,classes' have been tracted to her. I want to ask her ime of the accident, plunged the time of the crash was.pnly' lookingiihto the crash*"" ' / - r ing." Does he want to boost -'There. were'"six inches of cancelled by calling on campus Marist gets Catholic studies minor out but I don't know how to go nto the water from an altitude 58 degrees. „ . extension 5500. - about approaching her. Any his ego or docs he have emo af 17,000 feet, resulting in the Preliminary reports suggest a -Nik Bonapartis snow on the stairs leading from tional problems? is integrated into the curriculum, gram has limited its publicity to help here would lie appreciated. ieath of 88 passengers. control problem was a key ele--. as many of Marist's students are the campus. Students who take Anonymous byLISABURKE catholic. Lewis said that the pro­ Lewis's classes are aware, and Anonymous gram will help these students to a few have expressed their in­ Features Editor Dear Anonymous, better understand their own terest to him. However, at this Dear Anonymous, Following a trend of Col­ background. point, only one student is offi­ This guy docs have a problem; leges like Fairfield, Loyola and cially enrolled. First of all I need to know if she "I think a principle reason for it's called a small penis. He is Manhattan, Maristhas re­ this program is we have a large Benjamin Brenkert, a sopho­ was under the influence, be­ cause i{ she was, she probably constantly in need of reassur­ cently adopted a program for number of students who are from more history and American ance, an annoying male char­ a minor in Catholic studies. the catholic background, but do studies major, has signed up for won't find you attractive in day- light and you don't stand a acteristic that we females have The Marist Brothers would be not have a full understanding of the minor to expand upon his to deal with, which, according proud. what it means," said Lewis, "The religious education. chance. It also depends on what you're looking for: a relation­ to Freud, comes from the afore­ The program, approved by college owes this to those stu­ "I wanted a deeper under­ mentioned-condition. There's college faculty last spring, will dents." standing of Catholicism's his­ ship or a random hook-up'.' If you want the former, then, like nothing wrong, with you allow students to fulfill their The proposal for this new torical background and to inten­ complimenting your man and core/Liberal studies require­ course of study stated five main sify my own knowledge of the the song says, "you're looking for love in all the wrong places."' making him feel good about ments while acquiring a minor points as the rationale behind church and its impact on the I'm not saying it's impossible, himself, but constantly mas­ in this new interdisciplinary the program. The first is that it world," he said. saging his ego is another story offers a way for students to in­ but most likely, you won't find area. •• // -/.w/'V//i/-- '.'••:" The program blends nicely the love of your life at club X, entirely. According to Robert Lewis, tegrate their-Core/Liberal arts' with his major as he hopes to I had a friend whose job it was, electives more fully, and to bet­ and if she didn't give you any Associate professor, English use what he learns in his career, indication that she wanted apparently, to fish for compli and coordinator of the pro­ ter understand their place in his­ which may be teaching at the ments. It got really tiring for tory and culture. someihingmore, (name, phone gram, this quality makes it suit­ college level or writing for a his- number, etc.) then she's probr me to say, "Oh Mike, stop, you able forany student. ...-• Second, it adds to the college's toricaljoumal. look fine, etc." and never hear : ably not looking for anything "It would be a minor that stated mission to cultivate in its A catholic, Brenkert received serious, at least riot with you. anything nice from him. But people cbuld complete irre­ students a sensitivity to ethical religious education during his There?s no reason why you he. was just a friend, and I got spective of their major," said and spiritual values. youth but attended public grade shouldn't go up and talk to her, rid of him. In a relationship, Lewis - Third, being in nature an inter­ and high schools. He said he but you have to be prepared for yew exrject more from your part­ To achieve the minor, one disciplinary study, it can accom- wanted to come to Marist to see the. embarrassment of her not. ner, and if the giving is not must complete nine credits/of /modate students of all educa­ the difference between the two. remembering you, or worse, equal to the receiving, then catholic studies courses and tional fields. . "I wanted to see what the real dissirigyou. About the random you need to rethink your situ­ nine credits of related electiyes Fourth, the; program will en­ difference was between public hook-up? Sorry, buddy, you ation. It doesn't sound like in the fields of the arts and phi­ courage the goals of tolerance and private school," he said. missed your chance, but try . you've been with this guy too losophy. Catholic tradition and respect for diversity that As to which he prefers, "I can't Club X next Thursday. long, so there isn't too much has contributed to a number Marist curriculum promotes. make the decision yet." at stake. Subtly let him know of different cultures in their art, And finally, Catholics form the Program coordinator Lewis that that his behavior bothers music, literature, etc, and these single largest religious group in said he hopes that the program you, and if he doesn't stop, his I Man not returning yourl required courses provide fur­ Dutchess County, and so the will increase in popularity as - phone calls? Cofused by self- deprecating comments will ther insight to Catholicism's program in the adult education people learn more about it. I the signals she's send-1 get real old real fast, and you'll department would provide for " ing? Have a rash you can't" be with someone a bit more wide influence. "Marist is privileged to have 1I Identify? Then EmailI the community, as well, an op­ this program," he said. your problems to Lusty* secure who understands the Although Marist is not offi­ Lisa @ fcSgi for the infor-l cially affiliated with the Catho- portunity to enrich their reli­ I mation that you need. • concept of reciprocation. lic Church, many of the gious education religion's tradition and spirit The relative novelty of the pro-- THE CIRCLE THE CI FEBRUARY 3, 2000 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 What's Happening this weekend around town... THEATRE KAROKE MUSIC @ , Horoscopes THE CHANCE MISCELLANEOUS County Players Falls Roughcut Tavern, Theatre, Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie, 471-1966 WestRoad,; Saturday, February 5 298-1491 . Pleasant Valley, Friday, February 4 Open ice @ the Presents ARIES LED 566-3665 Indecision Mid Hudson Civic Center, You've been under a great Things aren't going as Ken Ludwig's The Machine with Poughkeepsie, SAGITTARIUS Baked Spaghetti Fridays 10pm deal of pressure for the past few smoothly today as they have hilarious comedy (A Pink Floyd show); Kill your Idols 454-5800 Whatever you're doing now is days. And,, guess what? You been. Make sure you're being more difficult than you'd like Moon Over Buffalo with Reach the Sky Monday, 11am- lpm , A succulent pasta dish that will quickly become everyone's ART Fight for Life Friday, 11am- lpm, 7:30 pm-9pm still are! Luckily, you work well properly represented. Delega­ it to be. It's also taking up too Charmless Man tion is good, but if you're favorite, combining different cheeses and spices into a very Vassar College $8 Saturday and Sunday, 2:30- 4:30 in this sort of situation. No need much of your time. You may tasty casserole. -;••'' Pawling Theatre Johnny Society responsible for the results, College Center Gallery, to get angry if the heat's turned even have to postpone a date The Farewell Tour, $ 10 you'd better stay tuned in to the Company 437-5370 up. You can always pull up you were eagerly anticipating. 855-1965 proceedings - in detail. Chris Meyer's stakes and go somewhere else. Romance will be much easier 1 lb spaghetti, cooked Brown beef in small amounts Presents mixed-media artwork, over the weekend anyway. Re­ Place half into greased - fo oil; add remaining ingredi­ Once upon a Dream through February 16 schedule. casserole " ents. Simmer 10 minutes. A Disney and Pour half over pasta Broadway revue 8 M lT.oiiveoil&lTbutter TAURUS 11/2 lb ground beef Combine and mix until smooth You're most likely in an en­ Add a little milk to make it : trepreneurial mood. 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(LCA),"-claiming that my off- on the black market (that's why this point does not include lep­ Keep your eyes on The Circle color remarks that they were a there were so many spelling er­ ers (yet). Long live diversity- this semester, we are in capable bunch of "noseless, Mr. Burns- rors last semester), but I had no just no lepers, please. hands under Chris and Jaime. emulating freaks of nature" choice but to step down as edi­ The real reason for my depar­ Perhaps it takes two people to were libelous. Although Mr. tor. Now, my own position ture from my post as Editor-in- replace a leader of my caliber...or Bums, the despotic owner of the within The Circle will be as a Chief of The Circle is because I perhaps they figured they could nuclear plant on "The columnist, and I have promised have been accepted as an intern blame everything that goes Simpsons," is portrayed as hav­ to devote at least one column at The Nation magazine in New wrong on each other. Either ing leprosy and is Springfield's this semester to extolling the York City. I do not plan to bore way, it's sure to be a good last richest man, apparently many achievements of America's lep­ you with stories of my trials and semester for the graduating se­ members of LCA find him mi­ ers (or, as they like to be called, tribulations at America's oldest niors (we do graduate eventu­ serly and offensive. They con­ "the facially challenged.") weekly magazine (until next ally, right?), and for everyone fronted me with their highest Just let me stop and ask one week), but I will say one thing. else, I have but one word of ad­ paid lawyer (who had a nose - question. Are you actually My internship at the magazine vice: avoid the lepers. byPATTYMOVHriTLE and all ten fingernails, by the Some Guy buying any of this? that has served as the voice for way); and I spent the next few No, indeed, the reason Chris unconventional wisdom since months in court. Grogan and Jaime Tomeo have 1865 is the one and only thing Patrick Whittle lost his title as The inevitable has happened. As luck would have it, the taken over control of this fine that could have forced me to Editor-in-ChiefofThe Circle af­ As a result of an unfortunate judge had a history of leprosy publication is much more mun­ make such a difficult decision as ter a violent coup led by Chris law-suit, I have been forced to in his family and he found me dane than the thought of a sub­ to step down as a Circle editor. Grogan and Jaime Tomeo gave resign as Editor-in-Chief of The guilty of libel, demanding that I culture of lepers demanding re­ However, since this is my final him no choice but to flee for his Circle. Last semester, one of pay damages for character defa­ venge over my likening of them semester, it would be foolish to life. While on the run, he was my columns took a deliberate mation and resign as Editor-in- to America's most hated car­ turn down such an offered an internship at The and irresponsible shot at people Chief. I scrounged up the toon villain. In fact, I never opportunity...p]us, now its tech­ Nation. He now spends his days withleprosy. I received a phone money by removing all of the wrote such a column. lusually nically not my fault anymore sitting on park benches talk­ call later that week from "spell-check" features in the choose only to insult Marist's when The Circle spells every­ ing to pigeons and other "Leprositic Citizens of America computer lab and selling them subcultures, which at least at thing wrong. marginalized wildlife. Elian or Joseph: A i*e|urn,to absurdity ; T 25t- byBEWAMINBREMCERt- naturalization' of "young • Elian/ Far from having any substan­ For the past few months Re­ tial evidence of atomic espio­ Application deadline Internship programs: publicans have spearheaded nage, as in the case of Klaus forFaMWO: the cause to keep Elian Gonzalez Fuchs, this debate does Letters to the Editor here in America. .Elian, who is addressCongress in the 1950's. six years old, barely knows the The case before us mirrors the Sydney, AUSTRALIA definition of Democracy, let anti-Communist sentiments of alone the spelling. Having been the McCarthy era. Feeding nos- Graduate offers grammer advice rescued t a 1 g i c Leeds, ENGLAND Editor, from a claims of For more information tragic jour­ the terrors %[£fco ECUADOR I like the website BUT you are not putting your best foot forward when your site ney, which Castro's and an application: t has numerous typos. I am sure you don't want visitors to think that this is the type left his govern­ of education you recieve at Marist. Two words: Spell Check. Mo the r ment im- •at"^jH-" T1 ^ ^fi" ~ dead off pl ores; Florence, ITALY JimO'Toole the shores politicians Class of 1993 ofFIoridd, and the Elian is media have Dublin, IRELAND forced lo denied remain America **AM letters to the editor must be here in 35 ^X,*^rA»fi photo courtesy www.msnbc.com tHC ,trUin. America according to the will of While Communism and Castro's MADBID, SPA1H submitted by the Friday before his relatives.-While his Grand­ government may be the antith­ IfflM mothers traverse America in a esis to America's way, the right politically charged escapade de­ to Elian rests in his Father's "Also available: publication date. Drop a letter in manding the boys return, his wishes. Father waits patiently in Cuba. Other proposals include the • Aix-en-Provence, France LT211 or email us at HZAL** Many speculate about the psy­ forced migration of Elian's fam­ • Limerick, Ireland chological affects Elian may be —^ ily frohi Cuba to theMiami area enduring. In fact some have where the boy currently resides. • London, England postulated that a return to his Though a tragic case, compro­ '• Monterrey, Mexico THE CIRCLE native land, Cuba, would leave mises such as that one are un­ him, for lack of a better term realistic. In short, who would Distinctive programs • Oxford, England Jaime Tomeo/Chris Grogan JillGiocondo Nik Bonopartis "shell-shocked." The debate pay for Elian's family to settle that combine Editors-in-chief Managing Editor News Editor - over his return to Cuba has in­ into their new home? While the spired a Twenty-First Century Cuban population in Miami cel­ internships in most • Lisa Burke JeffDahncke Michael Bagnato attack on Communism. ebrates their victory in Family major fields mth : Don't miss out on a once in a Features Editor Sports Editor Opinion Editor While Communism has prac­ Court, taxpayer dollars are spent tically been limited to geo­ on appeals made by the INS to course pork at host lifetime opportunity!! Chris Knudsten MikeHaigh Colleen Barrett & graphical isolation (i.e. Cuba dismiss the lower courts deci­ institutions: : A&EEditor Photo Editor MaryGrodio •• 6 weeks,: 6;efe$ts, as low as $2,800 (based on typical costs . and China), America has de­ sion. Moreover, who wouldn't Business Managers :: mocratized the entire world. The want their taxpayer.money to be G.ModeIe Qarke, Faculty Advisor of tuition, room & board;, books, and airfare) V panic amongst certain public of­ spent on a meeting between At­ ficials causes one to note the torney General Janet Reno and The Circle is the student newspaper of Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Issues Term 1:.May.22-June.30«Term 2:.July 3-August 11 are published every Thursday. We welcome letters to the editor, club announce­ absurdity of recent anti-Castro Elian's Grandmothers? The ab­ ments and story ideas. We cannot publish unsigned letters to the editor. The www.outreach.hawaii.edu •toll-free 1 (800) 862-6628 rallies. The Presidential debates surdity of this case is increas­ Circle staff can be reached at 575-3000 x2429 or by email at HZAL. You can are filled with questions pertain­ ingly glorified as Cuban defec­ visit us on the web at http://www. academicmarist. edu/circle. ing to Cuba and the deportation tors, who have a personal anti- University ol Hawaii at ianoav Summer Sessions the same dumbfounded issue Joseph McCarthy brought to or ...pleasesee ELIAN, pg. 10... ; THE €IB€LE' THE CIRCLE FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 10 The views expressed bin these pages are not necessarily those of The Circle FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 11 indoctor battles Gbmmoii Ridei^r byADAMKOWALSKI Rockers." Within the first few about almost anything. The until the construction of the impossible because - approxi­ StaffWriter by DOUGLAS P. GUARENO new Fontaine building is com­ mately four tons of tightly tracks it-is very easy to see that songs seem to be about the last In the late 80's, in San Fran­ Jesse's musical tastes have not 10. years of sitting back in his Rocker's Not the First Assistant Managing Editor plete. Legend has it that flyers, packed snow has been plowed cisco, a group of friends built warning students of impending into your rear bumper, all but changed in the least over the last self imposed exile. Many of the from the ground up "one of the ter. years. In fact this album fines, were placed on all cars in burying me. trunk of your car. songs are about loneliness, but ments? Undoubtedly. Should most influential punk/ska bands sounds so much like an Op Ivy Ah, winter at Marist. Isn't it the lot some time ago. Mysteri­ (What the purpose of plowing the main theme of the album is by CHRIS KNUDTSEN she have been penalized for of all time. They quickly rose to album that most people would just beautiful? The entire cam­ ously, nobody has actually ever the parking lots is if the cars in clearly love. There are very per-. A&E Editor them? No. So why should one the top of the Bay Area scene think it was the same band. pus coated by a blanket of seen one of these flyersi Per­ them are unable to leave, their sonal songs of love with lines By now we've all heard case be harped on repeatedly and started to spread across the Jesse now plays guitar as well white, pine trees decorated with haps they were all snatched up spots is quite beyond me., But like "souls like ours must touch enough about John Rocker's and the other ignored? The an­ nation. Putting together a few as doing vocals and he has Mother Nature's sparkling tin­ and eaten by the abominable to be free" from "Deep Spring" infamous comments that bashed swer is because we live in a so­ then again, I'm just a writenX 7" records Operation Ivy K- teamed up with Mass Giprgini sel, Old Townhouse residents snow monster in the middle of and "you're like a'dream come on New York. Well, there's al­ ciety full of double standards Your journey concludes when corded an album with Lookout on Bass and Dan Lumley on sliding down a hill on mattress the night? I'll leave that to your true to me girl, trouble gonna ways room for one more voice. and a growing wave of PC righ­ you finally return toyourdorrn. Records. The night that the al­ Drums to create a CD that is hot at breakneck speeds, Gartland own imagination. = X be alrighf' from a "Place Where With comments clearly showing teousness that is threatening to Here you find a pile of salt, large bum was released they played a great departure from Op Ivy but residents tumbling down the we can Stay." a racist mindset, Rocker man­ strangle us. the charge on the; second enough to dissolve ^significant to a sold but crowd at Gilman still comes across as incredibly same hill on a garbage can lid. This is the album that Op Ivy aged to infuriate thousands, . Celebrities are people too and ticket reads, "failure to park in a portion of the polar ice, cap, on Street; in Berkley, California. new and fresh. No matter how you look at it, marked space." This might seem fans have been "waiting for and leaving nobody at his side. He incidents such as these reflect your stoop where a,coating of The following; day theywere no The album opens with a quick there really just isn't anything rather strange considering that it is clearly worth the wait. Even was quoted from Sports Illus­ similar feelings held by thou­ ankle deep snow used to be. longer a band. Lead singer Jesse ska track called "Classics of more breathtaking than the maj­ the lines designating the park­ if you were not a fan of Opera­ trated, saying, "Imagine having sands of others. Some whites You quickly learn that this pile Michaels quit due to personal Love" which pours through a Ust esty of the Hudson Valley after ing spaces are not even visible tion Ivy, this album is extremely to take the number 7 train to the hate blacks, some blacks hate of salt is much more, slick than problems he had dealing with of influences from Ella a snowfall. since they are buried under catchy and is one of the best ballpark like you're riding whites, etc. Neither of the two any sheet of jce could ever be, the bands meteoric rise. Fitzgerald to The Clash. The And then you go to your can- nearly a foot of snow. Appar­ albums that I have heard in a through Beirut next to some kid celebrities were very intelligent as you tumble down the steps While his fellow Op Ivy album takes off from mere mix­ Now everybody residing in the ently, the security guard that is­ long time. Hopefully Common with purple hair, next to some with what they said. Nor were backward and land on the solid baridrhates. Tim "Lint" ing strong rock tracks like "Cast­ North has to deal with the an­ sued this ticket used his infra­ Rider will be around for a lot queer with AIDS, right next to they the only ones who believed concrete that was once cush­ Armstrong and aways" with powerful rock noying task of removing snow red, snow penetrating goggles longer than Operation Ivy was some dude who just got out of in those ideas. Rather than the ioned by that beautiful white went on to form one of the best tracks like "Heatseekers" and and ice from one's prospective to see the lines that your naked and hopefully jail for the fourth time, right next blowing up the incident, we blanket I mentioned earlien This punk bands of the 90's in7?an- great punk songs like "On vehicle the morning after a eye could not, and thus de­ will have the chance to experi­ to some 20 year old mom with 4 should be more concerned with salt will become a constant re­ cidt Jesse pulled a disappearing Broadway." snowstorm. Whether your cho­ clared you a threat to campus ence touring in the scene that kids." Not even his own team what it means in everyday life. minder of your shortcomings, as act, vanishing off theface of the combines punk and ska in a way sen method of personal trans­ safety. (And you thought all he helped to create with his supported him after he referred There are hate crimes, hate it will coat your living room car­ Earth, until now. that has not been heard for a portation be a car, truck, SUV that extra tuition money went work ten years ago. Hopefully to one of his teammates as a "fat groups, hate, hate, and more pet for weeks to come. Pretzels Late last year he formed a new long time, yet still sounds inven­ monkey." Even Twisted Sister (yuck), golf cart, or bicycle, it's "photo courtesy Modele Clarke toward the technology in the the chorus in "Heatseekers" is hate. That poses a more seri­ anyone? band called Common Rider said tive. -.-.'.'''.'.'. just something you have to do. new library.) true, "We're gonna last for­ attempted to cut all ties with the ous threat to our society than a put out a CD on Panic Button Jesse shows that he still has ever." Braves, asking that their song few bigoted words from celebri­ No big deal, it's just a simple fact where you should be open to tickets frozen to your wind­ Once you are done shouting of life. Right? Doug Guarino, a.k.a. The Records called "Last Wave the ability to right great lyrics "I Wanna Rock" never again be ties. new and greater challenges. shield. ;'•*•''• obscenities over the two hefty Spindoctonislhe Circle's As­ R,right... used for Rocker's entrance. Remind yourself of this, when The first of these tickets is for fines you now have to pay, you sistant Managing Editor. A I'm not saying that the com­ Following the initial uproar he That is, of course, except if after trudging through the snow (drum roll please) "parking in a realize that the fun has yet to Junior from East Islip, NY, he is ments uttered by these two Brand-Ultraspankin' New was forced to get a psychiatric you are at Marist, where it seems to get to your car (which for the restricted area." This despite begin, for now you must figure a Communication/Journalism should be ignored or callously even the simplest of tasks can­ purpose of this example is lo­ the fact that the .Security office, .out ho,w,to back your.carputof major with a minor in Political examination. Obviously some­ blown off. They were brought not be simple. But after all this cated in the Commons lot),'you mformedybu that youcoufdlc- its space. ••'Unfortunately^this Science.-' )s- i~.'l>~ one missed the point. There's out in the open which showed is college and college is a place find not one, but two parking gally park in the Commons lot task has been rendered virtually byMARKDtCCIANNI no need for an examination in a the American people that every­ r StaffWriter case like this. There's no mys­ one, including celebrities, are tery as to why he said the things rarely as kind and good willed he did, they were a product of as we would like to believe. The his own racist beliefs. Were Marist Brothers of the Schools I recently had the pleasure of simple fact is that people are FBI this space! they ignorant? Of course. Were imperfect and frequently igno­ ~r -^ J interviewing the vocalist and they ridiculous? Yes. Should programmer of the new indus­ rant. No measure of politically he be forced out of baseball for mm trial/metal band, Ultraspankv'm correct hysteria will ever erase them? No. e-mail. I got a chance to find the traces of racism and hatred Fill this space! Little was said or done when out what was going on with the in people. If anyone thinks that Lauryn Hill made her controver­ band lately. a psychiatric examination and sial remarks, "I'd rather my chil­ counseling is going to change The California based band, dren starve than have white Rocker, they are sorely mis­ FiA this space! Ultraspdnk, released their first people buy my music." Similar taken. Maybe it is time to look Tk Marist vunded by self-titled album in 1998. There to the Rocker incident, an apol­ at ourselves instead of others L first hit single was "5", a song St. Marcel intin St. ogy was issued shortly after in order to stop some of the Fill Ms space! about how quickly life can with Hill saying that the com­ problems that are eating away Peter's S change in five minutes or five Photo courtesy www.ultraspank.com ments were put of context. But at our country. In the words of seconds. You may remember Ultraspank standing pretty. The Circle is offering Marist College is this comment just as ignorant Optimus Prime, "...till all are members. Uitraspahkfrom Ozzfest '98, in sound has developed. However, they are keeping the hard rock and absurd as Rocker's state­ one." 'Nuffsaid. students a unique forum to spew any which they played on the sec­ he also told me that they are still scene new, not being part of the ond stage and were able to In my cd player: Anti-Heros "That's Right" the same Ultraspank. Plus, they "recycled crap" out there. We wen 4 to ideas throughout campus. Classified make a name for theni selves at "Cruisin for a Bruisin" also got a new drummer named (Hmmm, I wonder if he was re­ this festival. make Gd in ad space will be provided for anyone James who added a jazz feel to ferring to famous plagiarists number issions in At this^ time,. Ultraspdnk is the heavy sounds of the band. and sell-outs Limp Bizkitl) crazy enough to write 25 words or now. recording a new album. He also felt that they are all bet­ Hopefully, Ultraspankv/'ill be 74 countries: less and send them to MSC 10130 The album has ho name at this ter players and over­ playing in Poughkeepsie dur­ time but some track names are all. ing their up-coming tour, pos­ c/o "Classified/'or if you're into con­ "Push", "Feed", "Click", "Jack­ When I asked Pete about new sibly at The Chance. If you get ass", "Thanks", and others. 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FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 12 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 13 r:.i -'.-•?»-'- •*' On TV Carrey is Kaufman on Man on the Moon byEDWILLIAMSm Carrey provides an almost DeVito, who plays Kaufman's -Season StaffWriter frightening depiction of agent, George Shapiro. Shapiro byLESLIEMARCUSE Last year decided Kaufman in this movie, so much spots Kaufman at one of the lo­ Mite Tho*4pst>fl to expand his horizons a bit as so that its hard to believe that cal clubs and decides right Just Listen he took a dive into the dramatic it's not Kaufman up on the away that he needs to sign the waters of Hollywood in The screen. Like most Carrey flicks, unorthodox comedian. Through Truman Show. The movie won there is an ample amount of com­ his work with Kaufman the two rt over many critics and did well at edy, but that is mainly due to become great friends and form Bought a bike and I barely ride it the box office, though not quite Kaufman's nature and how a strong relationship. The in­ Guess I thought it would be useful at the time as well as his comedy blockbust­ much of his life dealt with the teresting thing here is that Still might ers like Ace Ventura Pet Detec­ comedy industry. The film gets DeVito received this role even byMIKETHOMPSON sorry state of affairs the past ABC, and 'even FOX. Even Left in August tive. Carrey won a Golden Globe off to an impressive start as it though he was a member of the StaffWriter few years, this would be quite NBC's "Must-See" Thursday Been home for. a few hours Award for "Best Actor in a boasts one of the most unique Taxi cast. Thus he was the only the coup for them. GRADE: A- sitcom block has been dropping I think I'll go for a ride today Drama" for The Truman Show, opening sequences in recent member not played by himself For my first column of the new in the ratings. To top it all off, Thought I'd write something useful but the Academy didn't deem memory. Carrey, portraying in the film. Courtney Love also semester, new year, and new CBS NBC, which prides itself on the • What's useful? him worthy of an Oscar. Carrey Latka from Taxi, appears on the puts forth a respectable perfor­ millenium, I thought that it might youth of its audience, has seen Gallery of pretty paintings wasn't shy about voicing his dis­ screen and explains to the audi­ mance as Kaufman's girlfriend, be nice to give a sort of mid- It's easy to find fault with CBS its core audience actually get a Professional photography pleasure with the Academy's ence how the movie did not proving to us that she may be a season recap of the six broad­ (it's easy, 'mkay). After all, it's . few years older this season. So, Silting in u large room decision, but he shook off the come out nearly as good as he better actor than musician. cast networks, and where they the broadcast network with the after all this, what does the Pea­ In this rotating chair disappointment and went back had hoped so the entire film Maybe she actually should quit stand so far in the 1999-2000 oldest core audience, a dubious cock network have to crow I'm gonna sleep on a giant sponge in the middle of the floor to the grindstone to work on his was scrapped. Following this her day job. season. Some networks have honor that has earned the net­ about? Well, if you get past the At the head of this Mexican, Indian, Spanish newest film, Man on the Moon, opening monologue, we are The film is so strong on so had great years (ABC, UPN) work the nickname of GBS (the ' network's sorry state of sitcom Some sort of rug a biographical movie on the life treated to an early viewing of many levels. It is an accurate while others have had not-so- Geriatric Broadcasting System) affairs, things aren't all that bad. Looks nice of , and the end the closing credits. Once the biography, but it is done in such great years (NBC, FOX). So, in some industry circles. Some ER is still the highest-rated Nineteen, female, spike, sharp, who, what, where, when, result was another masterpiece. credits conclude, Kaufman ad­ a fashion that the audience is without further adieu, here is my of its dramas, such as Diagno­ drama or sitcom on television, How did I get here? mits it was a trick to weed out never bored. Even though they quick midseason analysis. The sis Murder, Walker, Texas and Law & Order is still pulling During his lifetime, Andy i Safely? the casual viewers form the au­ may know a lot about Kaufman, analysis also includes a grade, Ranger and Martial Law are in good ratings. Also, NBC's Kaufman was regarded by fans Yes I did and I'll leave tomorrow dience, and then the real film they're still on the edge of their which is based on the network's routinely made fun of within the rookie dramas, such as Law & as a comic genius and by detrac­ Always do begins. seats. The acting is great on all overall success (or failure) so far entertainment industry. How­ Order: Special Victims Unit and tors as an out-of-control lunatic. Cat sitling like a statue at the end ofthe haJl parties, causing the audience to this season: ever, the simple fact is that the The West Wing, have been suc­ Most ofthe American public sim­ The film takes us through I think it might be watching me be pulled in multiple directions network has made some impres­ cessful in the ratings. In my ply didn't understand him, and many periods of his life, includ­ Maybe he wouldn't mind if I just said hello the numerous outrageous antics whenever the characters are. ABC sive strides so far this season. opinion, this season has been a ing a short scene asa child, his Fine cat, orange, slim But the selling point of this Its audience, while still the old­ wake-up call for the execs at of his later life alienated many of breakthrough into the business But he's quick those who had initially enjoyed movie has got to be the depic­ Six words define ABC's suc­ est by far, has actually gotten a NBC. For the past few years, at a small comedy club, his stint You can't ever catch him him in the role of Latka Gravas in tion of Kaufman by Carrey, cess this year: Who Wants to be little younger. The network's they've been churning out me­ Photo courtesy www,ultraspank.com on Taxi, his tenure at Saturday ABC s biggest hit of the season. Shell full of bookstuid Old records the TV series Taxi. In 1982, which was right on the money a Millionaire. This little game Monday night comedy block, diocre sitcoms, assuming we'll Night Live (including his dis­ Means nothing to me Kaufman was ousted from Sat­ as he totally lost himself in show has proven to be big news anchored by the Top 20 hit Ev­ watch. Well, we've shown them missal from the show), his run Bare feel, messy hair urday Night Live when a phone- in professional wrestling, and Kaufman's character. In a re­ indeed. The show was a big hit erybody Lov.es Raymond, con­ we won't. Maybe this will con­ of UPN) recently bought CBS. acted, melodramatic teen angst Means'nothing to mo in poll gave him less than a 30% perhaps the most entertaining cent interview on VH1, DeVito last August and its run this past tinues to improve in the ratings. vince NBC to improve their Since FCC standards state that (Dawson's . Creek). Yet, Cat'sgohe.Twannarideiny bike • favorable rating; Opinions of aspect of his'life, his alter-egd, said, "I thank Jim Carey very November was spectacular. The A surprise hit for the network sitcom'product? One can only a company can't own two strangely, all these shows have ..... ••>• n- rf-.i: "'jgb'e^U^YourTg'^layirfg ' •' '- -•' •••.!!• :• Kaufman were deeply divided at Tphy Clifton. Through all of much because for the time that ratings have gotten even better has been Judging Amy, which hope. GRADE: C- broadcast networks,' Viacom proven to be ratings successes is set in Hartford, CT. (Fellow ' These words and wbrds afiH'wbrds arid words'" •' '"' the time of his' 1984 death from these'different characters he we filmed that movie it was as if since ABC made the show a had contemplated shutting this season, with Buffy and An­ T : Watched a documentary oh Bol> Dylan lung cancer. In subsequent plays and all of the bizarre situ-' Andy was still with us." regular series in January. It is Nutmeggers, salute!) The show down UPN, since it has consis­ gel leading the pack. Of course, FOX These woids a'ndwords arid words and words years, as often happens with atibns he puts himself into, it is The Academy may have difficult to exaggerate how huge routinely places in the Top 30, tently struggled in the ratings these shows will most likely Mean nothing to me performers who suffer an un­ amazing how Kaufman blurred snubbed Carrey last year, but it Millionaire has been to ABC. despite increased competition anyway. Now that WWF bum out eventually, but for now FOX has not had a great sea­ Does it mean something to you? timely demise, his reputation has the lines between craziness and would be awfully hard for them The network had really not been in its timeslot from NYPD Blue Smackdown! has proven so they're hits, and they've helped son. Most ofthe network's new Maybe if you luck me up with a guitar or a bongo been rehabilitated, and it's diffi­ genius. to do it for a second straight year doing well in the ratings for the over on ABC. The never-say- successful, UPN has been given make WB a success. As long as shows have already been can­ It may mean something in you cult to-find anyone who doesn't Another strong acting perfor­ after this impressive perfor­ past few years. Its veteran die/AG is still a Top 30 hit, and an extended life. But don't go they take the attention off of the celled (Ryan Caulfield, Harsh Or at least sound better. remember him fondly. mance comes from Danny mance, convincing us that he's shows were just getting older the new drama Family Law is running to Wal-Mart to buy that WB sitcoms, I can't complain also doing well. Of course, CBS Realm, Action) or will be gone more than just a comedian. and its new shows were not in a few weeks (Time of your Life, UPN T-shirt quite so fast. WWF too much. From veterans like catching on. It was in danger of still has its problems, aside from Smackdown! and Star Trek: The Steve Harvey Show to those I mentioned earlier. Its Get Real)- Its long-running hit losing its third-place standing in dramas, Beverly Hills, 90210 Voyager are still the only suc­ newer shows like the woefully the ratings to FOX, which had Who Wants to be a Millionaire cessful shows on the network, unfunny Zoe, it's the same old The Gang's All Here: Throw Down at The Chance rip-off', Winning Lines, is win­ and Party of Five have floun­ never happened before. Along dered in the ratings and have so the option remains that thing for WB sitcoms. The less ning few fans, arid its new criti­ any signs of Pat. I kept my eye the set, the singer asked the came Millionaire and suddenly announced they'll be calling it Viacom may move one, or both, written about them, the better. cally-acclaimed drama, Now byMICHAELBAGNATO out for sweater vests and great audience, "Anybody know the situation changed. The quits at the end of the season. shows to CBS, and simply do GRADE: C+ and Again, is starting to floun­ Op-Ed Editor hair. Meanwh\]e,Tommyandthe anything about bed karate?" show is a virtual guarantee to Just about the only comfort FOX away with UPN. Of course, if der in the ratings. Also, you Terrors, out of , were just Silence... "OK, I'll tell y'all come in first in the ratings in just has is that The Simpsons and that were to happen, would any­ And there you have it, my fel­ have to Wonder if the recent ac­ All ofthe time, I walk around beginning their set. They were about that later." He never did; about any timeslot it airs in. Ally McBeal continue to do body really care? GRADE: B low Marist boys and girls. My quisition of CBS by Viacom will thinking I am God's gift to the decent, but the only thing I re­ Bugger! However, the network still has great in the ratings, and that thoughts on where the networks lead to the type of shakeups world. Did somebody die and member about them was the issues with some of its regular That '70s Show is becoming a WB stand so far this season. Now, Dropkick Murphys finally that have been going on at make me king of opinion editors covers they did of "Pretty Va­ series. Aside from Millionaire, modest hit. Oh, that and a little my grades are not final. The Feb­ made their appearance follow­ ABC, which I mentioned earlier. of school newspapers or some­ cant" and some Misfits song. I ing a slightly harrowing bag­ the only ABC show that regu­ show called Malcolm in the It's too bad ABC is already us­ ruary sweeps, where the net­ What does the future hold for thing? Because it sure seems found Pat,' Chris and company, pipe performance of "Cadence larly ranks in the Top 20 shows Middle. This clever show, ing those letters, because WB works trot out their big-ratings CBS? There's only one thing to like that to me sometimes. lam arid watched as Pat was eagerly to Arms." This was easily for­ of the week is NYPD Blue. which debuted in January, has could sure put them to use: the guns, are upon us. The net­ say: stay tuned. GRADE: C+ so convinced the whole world taken advantage of by a 17- gotten as they energetically Sports Night, a favorite of crit­ done smashing business in the Angst Broadcasting Company. works still have plenty of time was just crazy about me and my. year-old girl. jumped into "Do or Die," the ics (including me) still isn't do­ ratings, and may be FOX's big­ Yes, teen angst is all around on to improve. This has been a very stupid-little-column in The-stu- Next up was Toe to Toe, a title track off their first album. ing well in the ratings. And the NBC gest live-action comedy hit WB this season, from alien teen interesting TV season. So pick pid-little-Circle. group out of Sidney, Australia. future of the successful Spin since In Living Color. If angst (Rpswelt) to supernatu­ up that remote control, grab a The last time I saw Dropkicks True to his illustrious nickname, City is still very much up in the NBC has seen their fortunes re­ Malcolm in the Middle proves ral teen angst (Charmed) to box of Junior Mints, and catch Ha:;\.^;/;..,. . ';. was St. Patty's Day last year, Senior Sean Dougherty, a.k.a. Photo courtesy Skully @ www.unitedandstrong.com air. Michael J. Fox, who has ally drop this season. The net­ to be a long-standing hit, FOX's yampire teen angst (Buffy the some of what the networks have I sure learned my lesson at the and if anything has changed at raises a call to arms. Parkinson's disease, has an­ The Chance theater for the "Spooky," mysteriously ap­ all about them, they've defi­ work started the season in a bit misfortunes during the 1999- Vampire Slayer, Angel) to over- to offer. harder edge than McColgan's a driving effort to get as many nounced he'll be leaving the Dropkick Murphys show on the peared during the Aussie act's nitely gotten a much bigger au­ of controversy, having uncerr 2000 season, while still pretty more soulful, blue-collar croon­ chord progressions into one show at the end of the year. 22nd. I announced my presence set, making the total number of dience. It probably has a lot to emoniously cancelled critical bad, may not be as bad as ex­ ing off earlier releases. In this song. The lyrics are unabash­ While it's true that Spin City is to the lady at the ticket window, Marist students I spotted at the do with the fact that The darlings NewsRadio and Homi­ pected. GRADE: C respect, the newer release has edly emotional, often centering an ensemble show, it's almost as who will remain anonymous. show a modest seven. Spooky Chance has about as much cide: Life on the Street late last Knudtsen's pick up lines received criticism as too much of on the band's dedication to a difficult to imagine a Fox-less "I'm Mike Bagnato, Opinion also came armed with a slew of standing area as my dorm room, spring. It didn't help matters any a detachment from the band's sense of urgency and engage­ Spin City as it is to imagine a UPN Editor for The Circle: thestudent criticisms about the band.,. but people were standing on when The Mike O 'Malley Show 3/d your momma ever smoke crack? Cuz damn girl, you look dope earlier sound from the likes of ment with life. Ted Danson-less Cheers. Still, newspaper of Marist College. I "They were good, but a little top of each other as everyone and Cold Feet, the two shows Like ABC, UPN's phenomenal Junior "Bad-Boy" Matt Daigle. The band encored with "Road the alphabet network has a lot which replaced NewsRadio and four parents must be retarded....cuz you're special. believe you will find my name too much metal for my taste," and their mother crowded into to cheer about. ABC had the success this season can be at­ on your list of guests." She said Dougherty. "I did kind of the pit. A fat kid squealed, However, Barr's voice definitely to the Righteous" and invited Homicide, respectively, on the tributed to a single show: WWF came through on such older cuts the entire crowd onstage for :Super Bowl this year, which is Wanna get breakfast tomorrow? Should I call you or nudge you' didn't. According to her, two dig the whole Australian-accent "Hey, who pinched my ass?!" schedule, promptly tanked in as, "Memories Remain," "Far "Skinhead on the MBTA" com­ always ratings gold, and they Smackdown! The show is by people were accounted for on thing, though." The set list mainly featured the ratings and became two of far the biggest hit UPN has ever Away Coast." and "Finnegan's plete with an interlude of AC/ have the Oscars in March, which hp-tr/I irrtii lil-r* r\ntc itiliA«-A <-knnl#l T ^«n*4 *•..*•.»:_ ~.o The Circle guest list: A&E Edi­ Toe to Toe had a distinctly songs from the most recent al­ the first casualties of the 1999- »*«*" JV%* URV JSWM*..* VYAtiat, OllUUiU 1 dUUt tKslUilgf Wake.'8 DCs "TNT." The early show is also sure to do great. Based had in all of its five years of ex­ tor Chris Knudsten and some speed metal/hardcore blend go­ bum, "The Gang's All Here." 2000 season. From there things ended at ten o'clock in order to on Who Wants to be a Million­ istence, especially with the guy named Patrick Whittle. ing on. The guitar work was fast The newer album features the Dropkick Murphys' music can­ kept on getting worse for NBC. Hie Circle's editorial staff, particularly Chris Knudtsen, take nc not easily be categorized into any allow The Chance to transform aire, the Super Bowl, and the young adult audience. It After enduring the onslaught and original, and the start/stop addition of a new singer, Al Barr, Its once-strong Tuesday night -esponsibility for any physical damages that may occur as a resul strictly established style, but into raverland. I walked outside Oscars, the buzz is that ABC wouldn't be a big stretch to say to my self-image back at the style of drumming provided after Mike McCoIgan left the sitcom lineup has performed )f using any of these lines. their blend seems to come mainly past ticket window lady; my mightactually win the 1999-2000 that WWF Smackdown! has ticket window, I made an attempt enough time changes to keep it band. Barr's scratchy throating consistently worse in the rat­ from Irish folk, punk, and rock sweat-soaked body froze in a ratings race. Considering their saved UPN. As mentioned ear­ to look around the theater for interesting. Halfway through provides "Gang's..." with a ings, regularly losing to CBS, lier, Viacom (the parent company music influences. The sound is matter of seconds. Cool, ouch. THEGIRCLE THE&IEeLE

FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 14 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 15 r ^ Two key players out of action for men's < pii IP -•» - IPP •* byCLAYTONNORRIS A clear distinction had to be practice when McCurdy was Rodney Harrison. He would be Faulk's firstseaso n in St. Louis Staff Writer made that Vale was not academi­ participating in a two-on-two lost for the year. Speaking of was no less important to the cally ineligible according to col­ defensive recovery drill when which, the Rams appeared well Rams' success. He set an NFL Bad news has become com­ lege standards. He was simply he suffered-a spill, landing on on their way to another lost year record with 2,429 yards from monplace for the Marist men's not meeting standards the ath­ his left wrist. without him. scrimmage, and he became only basketball team lately, and there letic department sets for their He continued to practice, but Enter Kurt Warner. the second player in league his­ are no signs of that changing. athletes. within a half-hour he com­ After Green's injury, Warner tory to have 1,000 yards rush­ In addition to losing forward "It was purely a decision made plained of much pain. Soon af­ was thrust into the spotlight. ing and receiving in the same Tomasz Cielebak, who went by the coaches and the athletic ter his wrist began to swell. His previous stops in football season. Roger Craig first ac­ Once the swelling subsided, home to Poland to care for his department," Murray said. byMKEFERRARO .included the Arena League's complished the feat for the San cancerrstricken mother, the Red "This had nothing to do with X-rays confirmed a bone chip Iowa Barnstormers, and the Francisco 49ers in 1985. Foxes are now without the ser­ the office of academics which in the wrist and the possibility One yard. World League's Amsterdam It was also a remarkable run vices of junior forward Donald would deal with suspensions." of stretched ligaments. -When all was said and done, Admirals. He had been left un- for the Tennessee Titans. In the Vale and senior swingman Joe The absence of Vale could McCurdy visited with Dr. Will­ the 1999 NFL season was de­ - protected by the Rams in me ex­ previous few seasons, this team McCurdy. prove to be a crushing loss. He iam Thompson, and then with cided by one yard. It was a sea­ pansion draft earlier in the year. had struggled to find an iden­ Dr. Gregory Zale, a hand spe­ Vale has left the team for what gave Marist a crucial spark off ; son complete with upstart teams And liiis was the guy who was tity, and more importantly, a appears to be the remainder of the bench. In ] 3 games, he was cialist. McCurdy's wrist was and stunning individual supposed to save the Rams' home. In 1999, the Titans the season to concentrate on his averaging six points, three re­ placed in a splint, and a hard achievements. season, and probably Coach posted 13 regular season wins, academics. The decision to re­ bounds in 14 minutes of action. cast will be applied mis week. When Mike Jones tackled Dick Vermeil's job? ,; A bursting above three seasons of move Vale from the team came Magarity stressed the magni­ If he heals in four weeks, Kevin Dyson at the one-yard All Warner did was have ar­ 8-8 mediocrity. after consultation with head tude of losing Vale. McCurdy might be available for line Sunday "night in Atlanta, it guably the greatest season by Steve McNair, Eddie George, coach Dave Magarity, athletic "It's a very big loss for us. He the final homestand with made the St. Louis Rams Super a QB in league history; even in­ Jevon Kearse (aka "The Freak") Photo Courtesy Carlisle Stockton director Tim Murray and NCAA was one of our top six or seven Niagara, Manhattan and Siena. Bowl champions for the first cluding Dan Marino's 1984 sea­ and company gained the na­ faculty representative Dr. John guys," Magarity said. "He was The Metro Atlantic Athletic time. son. Warner threw for 4,353 tional recognition they rightly Seidel has been a bright spot for this season for the Foxes. Ritschdorff. the first guy to come off in the Conference Tournament begins The Super Bowl proved to be yards, 41 TDs, and he com­ deserve. Jeff Fisher is also rec­ According to Murray, it was front line rotation. Vale was play­ March3. a fitting climax for an improbable pleted over 65% of his passes. ognized now as one of the NFL's Foxes drop to ninth in MAAC important that Vale get back on ing pretty well and had some big McCurdy was playing well as season. This equates to an astounding best coaches. games. He's a terrific rebounder, of late and was averaging eight track academically. In last year's off-season, the 109.2 QB rating. Are there any teams in posi­ byPETERPALMIERI they shot 26.2 percent from the "It was a decision made by the and he plays with a ton of en­ points and more than three re­ Rams made several moves to Warner's numbers could have tion to make similar leaps next Staff Writer field. Gail Strumpf of Fairfield athletic department and the ergy. He's one of the toughest bounds per contest. indicate a potential explosive- been even higher had the Rams season? One possibility is the led all scorers with 23 points as coaching staff," Murray said. players I've ever coached." This latest epidemic brings the riess on offense. They imported not blown out teams all year. Of Washington Redskins. They After going 8-3 through the the Stags defeated Marist 67- "When recruiting players, the The injury bug is what bit total of scholarship players un­ two men from Washington, with their 13 regular season wins, 12 already have an explosive of­ first 11 games of the season, 46. coaching staff guarantees that McCurdy. available to a tally of five. Mike Martz named offensive were by 16 points or more. In fense,, and three first-round good enough for one of the best On Jan. 14 me women traveled the studentt will graduate on He injured his left wrist in prac­ These are the deepest person­ .'..,.. . PhotoCourtesy Carlisle Stockton coordinator, and Trent Green most of their games, Warner picks in this year's draft should starts in team history, the Marist to New Jersey to take on Rider time. It is critical for them to tice early last Tuesday, and will nel losses in coach Dave McCurdy will miss at least four weeks with an injured wrist. signed to play QB. racked up his numbers in no bolster their defense. women's basketball team hit a College. Despite having a tiiree- concentrate on getting a de­ likely miss the next four weeks. Magarity's 14 seasons at the The Rams also acquired more than three quarters of ac­ While new owner Daniel bump in the road and now owns point lead at the break, the gree." The injury occurred early in helm. (stole?) RB Marshall Faulk from tion. Snyder is already disliked in a 9-9 record. women could not overcome a Indianapolis, and drafted her-, In the Super Bowl, Warner league circles, it is also appar­ In an 11-game span starting on 13-2 run by the Broncs in the aided WRTorry.-Holt in round -completed his .astounding sea- ent that he will do what is nec- Dec. 11, the women posted, a final 5:50 of the game. FOXES: Marist men struggling one'of the draft.- - -.- - ; -- ,- son by-throwing for a Super •essary to win.. —» - record of 4-7, including a five- Maritza Rodriguez scored 22 ,'Green, however,-suffered a Bowl record 414 yards and two As surprising as this season game losing streak." points to lead Rider to a 75-64 knee injury in the preseason, as TD passes, which earned him was, next year may be even more The Red Foxes are now 2-7 in victory. Tift led Marist with 15 through season with 8-12 record a result of a hit by me Chargers' the MVP trophy. difficult to figure. the Metro Atlantic Athletic points. Conference (MAAC), which The women then traveled to the season's midpoint. "These Hustle and clutch shooting puts the team in ninth place. ...continued from pg. 16 Albany to face Siena. The Red game's are becoming a search for helped the Red Foxes secure a On Dec. 11, the women trav­ Foxes seemed to have con­ four-game losing streak that answers. We're struggling right powerful 80-60 victory over eled to Colgate to take on the quered their shooting problems featured loses to Richmond, now." Loyola, and brought'confi­ Red Raiders: Despite 17 points by getting four players to score Fairfield and Canisius, as well Just when things looked the dence back to the Marist bench. people to witness the first over­ Bulls. Instead he was wearing a from Marie Fusci and another in double digits, but the Saints as a three-point heartbreaker to bleakest for Marist however, .the "I felt I got the monkey off time game in Super Bowl history. suit and assuming the basket­ 14 by Diesa Seidel, Colgate man­ proved to be too strong for Manhattan at the storied Madi­ true heart of the team began to my back," Smith said in the It is refreshing to think about ball operations for the woeful aged to pull away in die second Marist. son Square Garden in New York come out. In their game against Poughkeepsie Journal. "I just what could have been, but the Washington Wizards. half and defeat Marist, 64-51. Bronwyn Tobin's 15 points City. St Peters on January 23, the team wanted to come out and play fact still remains that on Sun­ "Jordan and the Wizards" just However, Marist managed to were enough as Siena won the Aside from the Western Michi­ showed a unified effort on both well." day the Rams were the better does not have the same ringtha t put together a three-game win­ 66-59. gan loss however, the team was ends of the floor while also dis­ Whittenberg told the team and they earned their first "Jordan and the Bulls" does-. ning streak capped by a 66-55 playing a confidence down the On Jan. 23, there seemed to playing good basketball but just Poughkeepsie Journal that it Super Bowl ever. Unfortunately, Jordan will not victory over Navy. Seidel be a light at the end of the tun­ didn't seem to have that extra stretch that left the packed was a sign Marist could deal This NFL season was one that enjoy the same success with the notched a double-double with McCann Center in cheers as trie nel in sight. Marist faced gear when they needed it. with the loss of some of its key we have never seen before. A Wizards that he did with the 14 points and 13 rebounds to Canisius, at that time last in the A five-point victory against final score read 79-64 good players. great player, Barry Sanders, re­ Bulls. Here's why. go along with a personal best guys. by KYLE WOOD MAAC. Canisius showed an indication "We knew it was time to step tired in the middle of his prime Jordan has a lot of salary cap seven blocks. However, tenacious defense that Marist could indeed pull Tom Kenney, who led the way up," he said. "We were short, A new millennium has The 49ers, Packers, Broncos, issues to deal with. First he Seidel was named MAAC held Marist to just 17 points at everything together and play 40 with 16 points, said it was a players and we had to do it. dawned, and with it the National Steelers, Falcons and Jets, all must deal either Rod Strickland Player of the Week for the week the half. minutes of solid basketball, but must:win game for the Foxes. (Rick and I) said we had to come Football League has continued perennial powerhouse teams or Juwan Howard, two very of December 26. She averaged Marist never led in the game three days later Rider seized a "1 felt I obviously had to step out and do our best." to amaze us. the last couple of years, failed good players, but both are 19 points and 13 rebounds, in­ and lost 82-45. 65-60 victory, which sent the it up," he told the Poughkeepsie This Tuesday the Red Foxes Who would have predicted to make the playoffs. Thus, grossly overpaid. cluding a career-high 24 points The Foxes did snap their los­ . players back to classes a little Journal. "We're down to nine, lost another MAAC contest to that Steve McNair, Mark Brunell, there seems to be a shifting of Richard Hamilton is the player against Army. ing steak on Jan. 26 against steamed. 10 games and this is it. We've Iona, 77-64. Kurt Warner and Shaun King the guard in the NFL. that Jordan will have to build this Despite the team's success, Iona. Led by Seidel with 16 Adding injury to insult at this got to do it now and get the job The win improved Iona to 7-4 would be the starting quarter­ Next year should be interest­ team around. He was a very the following week started the points Marist defeated the Lady point, was the loss of three of done." in the conference, and 11-9 backs in the conference cham­ ing and here are a couple of good college player, but has yet beginning of a season-high five Gaels 59-45. -~ Marist's top guns in Joe McCurdy chipped in 11 points, overall. pionship games? thoughts to ponder for the off­ to display anything of notori­ game losing streak. On Jan. 4, The Red Foxes finished the McCurdy, Tomasz Cielebak and and Drew Samuels and Sean The Foxes are now 8-12 on With that said, was anybody season. ety in the NBA like fellow first Marist hosted Niagara. After 11 -game span with a home game Donald Vale. McCurdy hurt his Kennedy contributed 10 points the season, 4-7 in the confer­ thinking about a Super Bowl Will the concussion-prone round draft picks Steve Francis Niagara went on a 20-0 run in against conference foe Loyola. wrist in practice before the each. ence. between the St. Louis Rams and Steve Young return, and if he and Elton Brand. the firsthalf , the Purple Eagles 30 Marist turnovers were the Loyola game, and looks to be Following this big win how­ Further information was not the Tennessee Titans? does will it be with the 49ers? The only way that Jordan put the Red Foxes away in the formula for disaster, as the Grey­ out for at least a month. ever, was the mentioned loss of available at press time. Although the Super Bowl was Does Dan Marino retire without could help this team is if he put final minutes of the game and hounds won the game 53-39. Cielebak had to unfortunately McCurdy, which forced Even with Marist in seventh not infiltrated with the normal a ring, and does Sanders come on a jersey and actually played won 59-53. The women will travel to return to Poland where he is at­ Magarity to go to a three guard place in the (MAAC), it powerhouses, it was a very ex­ back to the game in search of again. But we all know that is The women next faced Manahattan tomorrow where tending to personal matters, starting lineup. In his first start wouldn't be a stretch of the citing game, especially the his own ring? unlikely to happen. Fairfield University on Jan. 11 they will take on the Jaspers at while Vale has taken a leave of for Marist, freshman Sherman imagination to see them climb fourth quarter. Will Kurt Warner repeat his The Jordan mystique is in se­ at the McCann Center. Marist's 6:00p.m. absence to concentrate on his Whittenburg had 17 points, up the ranks. Only one other time has the sensational season? Will the rious jeopardy. When he left the shooting woes continued as grades. while Tom Kenney put up 13 Only MAAC teams remain on Super Bowl come down to the Giants or the Jets make the play­ game, the lasting image that he These three injuries have only against Loyola. the schedule, with Rider com­ last play (Super Bowl XXV, offs? Who will be convicted or left us with was the game win­ The real story of this game was What's on Tap? added to the Marist injured list ing to town tonight at 7:30. If where Scott Norwood's missed acquitted of murder first, Ray ning shot and a sixth champi­ Women's basketball 2/4 ©Manhattan 6:00 p.m. as Blake Sonne is still out work­ hometown product Rick Smith, Marist can continue to play field goal gave the New York Lewis or Rae Carruth? onship. ing on his strained right knee, who traveled back to his home high-octane basketball on both Giants their second champion­ Just as the NFL was filled with He is putting that at risk, for if 2/7 Home vs. RIDER 7:00 p.m. while Mark Prosser was red- state of Maryland and scored a ends of the floor, and shy away 264 NORTH Roa), POUGHKEEPSIE 454*9239 ship), and never has one team surprises, so was the NBA when he fails the lasting image that Swiniming&Wving 2/5 @ Lehigh Invitational 1:00 p.m shirted this season after having career high 21 points. Making it from letting teams get back into been so close yet so far away - its greatest player came back to will be in our minds is that of a Hockey 2/4 Home vs. FRANKLIN PIERCE9:15 p.m, an ACL surgery in June. even sweeter for Smith was the the game in the waning min­ one yard. the game. Unfortunately, loser, something that we have :. 2/5 (§>Siena 7:30p.m. fact his parents, brother and sis­ 'It feels terrible," Cielebak said utes, they can keep the season Three feet was all that it would Michael Jordan was not don­ never associated Jordan with. *niBdk^jp^QC32^yifatioiiiBl'@ Colagate University in the Poughkeepsie Journal at ter were all at the game. from becoming a lost cause. have taken for about 45 million ning number 23 for the Chicago Stat of the Week Quote of the Week I Freshman guard Sherman It looks just as promising I I Whittenberg was named for us this season." - Larry I I MA AC Rookie of the VanWagner, men's swimming I I Week on Jan. 24 after coach, on the upcoming] i making his first career start. MAAC championships. FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 16 Cielebak flieshom e to care for stricken mother by ED WILLIAMS ffl often are called anticancer • StaffWriter - drugs. Normal cells grow and die in a "He tried his best, The men's basketball team controlled" way. Cancer occurs has faced much adversity this when cells become abnormal and but it was obvious season, but perhaps the most keep dividing and forming more that he was a thou­ crushing blow has been the loss cells without control, or order. sand miles away of senior- forward Tomasz Anticancer drugs destroy, can­ •Cielebak. cer cells by stopping them from mentally. Something Cielebak lias gone back to his growing or multiplying at one or like this takes a home in Wroclaw, Poland to more points in their life cycle. higher precedent than tend to his cancer-stricken Because some drugs work to­ mother, and has left the team gether rather than alone, chemo­ basketball." indefinitely. therapy often may consist of He was averaging 13.4 points more than one drug. This is and 5.2 rebounds dirough the called combination' chemo­ Dave Magarity first eight games, but his pro­ therapy. Men's basketball duction took a serious dip after- The impact of the cancer treat­ hearing of his mother's .wors­ ment was too much for the se­ ening condition. nior to deal with,'said Magarity. him and his mother." The pre-season All-Metro "Tomasz was-so devastated. Cielebak also missed 11 games Atlantic Athletic Conference He tried his best, but it was ob­ last season when the NCAA selection was averaging a dis­ vious that he was a thousand found him in violation of play­ mal six points a game, and even miles away mentally," Magarity ing for a professional team in lost his starting spot in the said. "Something like this takes Poland, even though he never lineup for the first time in his a higher precedent than basket­ signed a contract. collegiate career. ball. After we got back from The Red Foxes' woes don't Head coach Dave Magarity Buffalo, he decided to go home stop there, though, as they have said Cielebak's mother's illness to be with his mother." also lost junior Donald Vale in­ had a serious impact on his per­ The loss of Cielebak came at a definitely so that he can con­ formance. very bad time for the Foxes. centrate on his grades,- and they "His uncle had told me of the They dropped seven consecu­ are also without senior situation back in mid-to-late tive games at one point, and cur­ swingman Joe McCurdy, who is December," Magarity said. "His rently sit at seventh place in the nursing an injured left wrist. Photo Courtesy Carlisle Stocllon mother had been doing well, and conference. Losing one of their In the absence of these key Marist will be without Cielebak while he cares for his mother. she was receiving chemo­ best players is sure to be a tough players, Magarity has had to named Rookie of the Week in game. He's also been a defen­ therapy treatments. Then she obstacle to.overcome. look to-his'youngsters to step the MAAC on Jan. 24. Sopho­ sive force averaging over two took a turn for the worse, and "Obviously, the timing is not their game up a notch. Thus far more starting point guard Sean steals a game. Tomasz was hit pretty hard by ideal, but the team understands they have been fairly success­ Kennedy has also kept up his Marist's next action comes to­ this." his situation and supports his ful and have been making big solid play and is averaging over day at the McCann Center Chemotherapy is the use of decision," Magarity said. 'Their strides. nine points and five assists per against Rider University at 7:30 drugs to treat cancer. The drugs thoughts and prayers are with Sherman Whittenberg was p.m. Nearly perfect season has swimming and diving rolling towards MAAC's Additional strength is brought 1980's. Nieri was named MAAC byJORDANEIBLE to the team by diver Mike Diver of the Year last season, StaffWriter Guman. He leads the men on and shoots to reclaim the honor With ten wins already secured, the boards with the one and during the 2000 championships. and only one loss thus far, the three meter dives. The outlook for the rest of the Marist College swimming and "Guman is a fierce challenger, year is good, with high expecta­ diving team will compete in its and a MAAC champ," said tions for "the MAAC's and the final meet before championship women's head coach Christine East Coast Athletic Conference play commences on Feb. 16. Honig. " championships. This season has proved to be While the Red Fox men are Larry VanWagner, the men's another successful one for the dominating their own waters, head coach, said this year Red Foxes, whose men's team the women are doing the same. should be just as successful as currently holds four champion­ Senior, captain Jennifer Nafus recent ones. ship titles, while the women hold holds the team record for 100- "Out of approximately ^indi­ three. yard free style and clocked the vidual events, we're ranked Such continued success was fastest MAAC time in the 100 number one in fifteen," Larry witnessed in a January meet and 200-yard breast stroke. VanWagner said. "It looks just against St. John's University, Honig said she has high ex­ as" promising for us this-sea­ which ironically resulted in pectations for Nafus. son."- ' ,- ": ' - : Marist's sole loss. Junior Dave "She's (Nafus) one of the best Although Marist anxiously Dobbins broke the Marist record athletes that I've ever had the awaits the launching of tourna­ for 1000-yard free style with a privilege to coach," Honig said. ment competition, the Foxes will Circle Phota/Mikx Haight "We're looking forward to the meet their next big challenge this Drew Samuels makes a move in the paint against St. PeteKs. time of 9:39.16. Hisstellartime beat the past record by 7.5 sec­ championships where Jennifer Saturday. onds. • • ' " will hopefully recapture first In a history-making meet, Foxes faultering, Following in the record-set­ place, but also improve her own Marist will oppose Lehigh, the ting is sophomore Jeremy Virgil. score." title-holders of the Patriot Virgil won the men's 200-yard Junior Erin McGrath is another League, which is a higher level have lost eight often butterfly with a time of 2:00.08, swimmer to watch thistourna- than the Foxes have competed byPETERMOYLAN however, the same could not be which is currently the best in the ment, according to Honig. jn the past. McGrath dominates the 100 and StaffWriter said. Metro Atlantic Athletic "It's the first time in our his­ When most students went Confer 11111 lence (MAAC). 200-yard butterfly in the confer­ tory that this has been done," • "As the spring semester be­ home to partake in holiday cel­ Another key athlete on the ence, and looks to set two new VanWagner said. "We've been gins, most of the conversations ebrations, the Red Foxes were in team, junior Keith Nichols, also records for the MAAC. building up to this level all sea­ heard around campus have re­ Michigan receiving one of their earned recognition this past As for the women's boards, son, and we purposely placed volved around the fun students worst loses to date. month in the MAAC when beat­ Sheila Nieri can be considered this meet last. It is exciting for had over the winter recess. For Following that game was a ing Fordham University in the one of Marist's best divers ever. us and should be beneficial be­ the Marist basketball team, freestyle. His personal best was She broke the three meter div­ fore the MAAC champion­ ...pleasesee FOXES, pg. 14 a time of 9:47.17. ing records that were set in the ships."