Sunday, August 24,1980 Volume 62, Number 16 i^^MdHii^^ •vRK ROSE HILL EDITION

DEPT. SEC. TITLE CR INSTRUCTOR BLOCK/TIME ROOM PREREQUISITE/RESTRICTED TO English (Cont.) GRADUATE COURSES OPEN TO JUNIOR'AND SENIOR ENGLISH MAJORS ONLY

EN 52203 Old English I 4 Earl W 2:30-4:10 D104 52381 Renaissance in Italy, France s England I 4 Memmo F 2:30-4:10 D104 52605 Major Ninettenth Century Prose s Poetry 4 Blehl T 2:30-4:10 D104 52711 Modern British Poetry 4 Sicker M 2:30-4:10 D104

FINE ARTS AR 10009 Introduction to Drawing I 4 Franklin W 1:30-5:30 M229 10013 Design Theory & Practice I 4 Franklin Th 1:30-5:30 M229 Req.Pre-Arch.Program AH 10020 Intro to World Art 3 Herschman A K110 FC Freshmen Onlv 2 4 Spaldinq C K209 CBA Only 3 3 Jaffe E ' KH0 FC Freshmen Only 4 Spaldinq IJ2,I5 K209 No Freshmen 4 Staff G K209 CBA Onlv 20011 American Painting & Sculpture 1700 - 1913 4 Jaffe F K110 May be taken as elect.Amer. Studies Major or Minor 20034 The Art & Archeology of Ancient Greece 4 Herschman G K110 May be taken as Classic

20141 'Ages part of ram 20165 The^feedit 20175 20253 20511 49855 Seminar :al Art MC 10032 1 Intro to the History of Music FC-Freshmen Only 2 " 20112 Music Classic Period 20361 Age Baroque Period in Music 20471 19th Cen

HTSTORY HS 20001 1 Historic 2 3 4 K214 5 K214 II 6 K214 II " it 7 K215 " 8 K215 II 11 9 K214 n It io K215 II " HS 20001 11 Historical Development of the Modern W< K215 Freshman Only 12 K214 it 13 K214 » 14 K215 15 D104 M ii 16 17 18 20002 1 2 3 4

20003 1 Historical Development of Medieval Europe 2 3 4

PREREQUISITE: .,20002, or 2000.1 MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE A| HER HISTORY COURSE OR P SI0N OF CHAIRMAN SECURED

HS 20150 The Roman Republic 4 Penella F D106 Offered by Classics 20221 Europe in the Early Middle Aqes, 300 - 1050 4 Pascoe A K218 20251 The Eastern Roman Empire 4 Meyendorff K K218 20552 Later Modern Europe, 1750 - 1960 4 Wines D K214 26309 United States History to 1865 4 Cunningham B K219 36011 History of International Relations 1815 - 1919 4 Houston A D104 36288 Women in the Middle Ages 4 Koren D K218 36320 The Northern Renaissance 4 Olin F K214 36510 19th Century England 4 O'Connell C K215 36700 American Constitutional History 4 Crane B K214 36781 The Civil War 4 Kohl C K219 36814 American Secretaries of State & Foreign iolicy 4 Gill G K219 36870 Presidential Elections: 1896 - 1980 4 Himmelberg E K219 36948 History of th« Caribbean 4 Stoetzer H K214

.MATHEMATICS MT 15020 Basic Concepts of Classical & Modern Math 3 O'Brien A3,5 F105 FC Only 1 (Drill) O'Brien Al D203 2 (DriU) S^aff Al M214 3 (Drill) StWff Al J112 4 (Drill) Staff h\ J132 2 / THE RAM / SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1980 Five Images To Understand College

The following was written by Fordhain Col- lege Dean James Loughran. The four years spent in college during late adolescence and early adulthood are a special and critical time in anyone's life. This is obvi- ous to me. If any seventeen- or eighteen- year-old requires proof of this, she he need only think back to freshman year of high school and all that has happened in the four years since then—biologically, spiritually, in- tellectually, exponentially. It is probably dif- ficult to think o( oneself as the same person, so profound have been these changes. Some- thing similar, I submit, will occur in the next four years. If you don't believe me, ask any senior. Whenever we think back and recall our mistakes and la/iness, our missed opportuni- ties, the dumb things we have allowed to hap pen to us. the temptation is to yield to guilt feelings and depression. But what good is that? Isn't that the dumbest mistake of all? Rather we should learn to accept and take heart from the past, to smile at and learn from our mistakes. Most of all, we should re- solve to take personal charge of our lives; we will not be capable o( genuine friendship, initiative, or service otherwise. 1 could use the rest of this space to string out some pieces of very practical advice on "how to go to Fordham." Or 1 could pretend to speak profoundly on the meaning and val- ue of a liberal arts education. Instead 1 shall be content to suggest five images you might use to understand this period in your lives, life is not worth living." Now is the time to much for a particular career as for any der whether upperclassmen would not appre- September 1980 to May 1984. examine and deepen your values, your re- career. Fordham College struggles to educate ciate more what I am trying to say. I have no- 1. Tourism. In your courses and readings, ligious commitment. Now is the time to ask its students: to help you to speak and write ticed over the years that students (and facul- you will have the opportunity to visit what kind of person you want to be or should clearly and cogently, to help you to go be- ty) return to campus after the summer full of imaginatively all sorts of places—around the be. Now is the time to develop habits of re- yond the superficial, to help you to recognize energy and resolve. How do we keep this globe, back into history, throughout the uni- flection and meditation. You might even and solve problems, to help you toward gen- spirit alive? I think that we all have to en- verse: Ancient Israel and Greece, Medieval think of the next four years as a time of ther- uine understanding and compassion, to help courage one another. I think that we all have Europe, Renaissance Rome, Tudor England., apy, when, through these efforts at under- you to become responsible and competent to do what we can to make sure that campus Revolutionary Paris and America, Africa, standing, you might come to know yourself human beings. These are skills and qualities life, the campus atmosphere, is conducive to China, Na/i Germany, the Soviet Union, as better and be freed, be liberated, from some any person should be willing to work for. serious study, reflection, and exchange. Fi- well as the stars, the human psyche, the hu- of the anxieties and uncertainties that upset They are skills and qualities our world ur- nally, 1 would urge faculty to get after stu- man bo-k. the chemical and biological you and hold you back. This is, 1 think, what gently needs. Something is wrong if you leave dents, to get to know them, to hold them foi world?. Tourism is exhausting and often the liberal arts are all about. Fordham four years from now ill-equipped downs, to be considerate, but demanding; 1 painful (traveling companions get on one's 5. Preparation. Everything I have said al- to contribute to society's well-being or with- would likewise urge students to get after fac- nerves, and guides arc sometimes pompous, ready implies that the next four years should out a sense of vocation and service to a world ulty, to get to know them, to hold them for boring, badl> prepared). But tourism also ex- be considered a preparation for life, for liv- in need of courage and generosity. downs, to be considerate, but demanding. cites, stretches the mind, gives perspective on ing life well. The next four years are also a A concluding word. I wrote the preceding For 1 am certain that we all have much more our lives and world; it can make us more time of preparation for a career—not so with this vear's freshmen in mind. But I won- both to give and ask from one another. aware, sensitive, sympathetic. Incidentally, I hope that your imaginative travels do not blind you to the fantastic opportunity right before your eves. For New York City is sure- ly one of the greatest cities of all time, rich in College Is Time Of Growth so many ways. I doubt that there exists a more interesting and exciting place to "tour." 2. Language learning. That study of a The following was wriiten by It is not always easy to find get used to being with people foreign language is immensely valuable as a Georgians Shick Tryon, Di- your classrooms. Most of who have living habits dif- mental discipline and as the most effective reaor of the Rose Hill Coun- your classmates are complete ferent from yours. Not only means to enter into and appreciate another seling Center. strangers to you. Your sched- will you have to adjust to a culture is evident to me. But when 1 propose ule is very different from the new way of going to school this image, 1 refer to more than learning for- You will probably long re- It is true that all these one you had in high school. and studying, but to a whole eign languages, although that is an important member your first semester in experiences are stressful, but Your world is suddenly and new way of living. part of it. All of us, to use William James' college for it is the beginning drastically changed, and you I f you have moved aw ay phrase, experience life as "a booming, of a period in your life during the payoff for undergoing the must change yourself to ad- from home to a dorm or otl- biuzing confusion"; we yearn to make some which you will grow and stress is tremendous growth just toil. campus housing, you may ex- sense out of this confusion. Philosophy, lit- change more than at any The lack of structure may perience loneliness for your erature, history, art. economics, political sci- other time in your adult and change. College students seem strange to you. Your friends and family. Except ence, sociology, physics, chemistry, biology years. But growth and change, classes are at different times for holidays and summers, —each in its own way helps us to come to no matter how pleasant, in- generally grow much more on different days. You have you will probably never live grips with human experience. Each discipline volve stress—the stress of ex- than people who do not no mandatory study periods. at home again. If you com- has its own methodology; each, in a real posure to new ideas, feelings, You may find college work to mute to school, you may find sense, provides and requires its own language and people and the stress of attend college. People who be a lot harder than work in that you don't see your old (often with many dialects) which we must assimilating these new expen- high school. friends so often as you tissd ences into your own develop- attend college generally learn if we are to evalaute its claims and ap- Some of the people you to. propriate its discoveries, if. in other words. ment. become more independent. meet will be quite different It is true that all these ex- our tourism is not to be frivolous. Your life will change al- from your friends in high periences are stressful, but 3. Conversations, Vou will, 1 hope. meet, most the first moment you set school. They may have dif- the payoff for undergoing the talk and argue with, many teachers, fellow foot on campus. The campus ferent values from yours. If stress is tremendous growth students, guest speakers during the next four itself is large and much dif- you live in the dorms, you and change. College students years. But don": overlook this fact, thai you ferent from your hish school. may find yourself trying to generally grow much more axe given the chance to encounter and debate than people who do not at- the great leaders, thinkers, and writers of tend college. People who at- past and present: Socrates. Plato, and Aris- tend college generally become totle: Homer and Sophocles; Moses. Jesus, more independent, more and Paul; Augustine and Aquinas: Chaucer flexible, more able to ilimK and Shakespeare; Kant. Marv and Freud; critically, and more able t0 the Bronte sisters, Durkheim. Einstein. tolerate ambiguity than ill'*' Faulkner, Ravvls. (The list is. of course, long- THE RAM who do not. er and broader than this.) If you get in on Paul Mastroddi ,. ,„ . ,„, these conversations, that is, if vou read care- During the next four years, fully and reflect patiently, you will quickly RickMarsico MIlOMn^ hlel you will be firmly establishing recognke that what is at issue are the same Herman K.berhard. " to-hxm. vc ,,lilor your identity, becoming inde- fundamental and profoundly human ques- CrohnFamr Co-^rcjllve Milor pendent, clarifying your val- l r tions that pixizk and disturb thinking people- MikeS»«eiwi Senior News Kdltor ues, and honing your m<-' ' of any time or place. These conversations can Matt McPart'land Mlloriul l»uRe lilllor personal skills. This wili be a nir be unsettling; they will also be. 1 promise, il- Leslie Mantretie Co-Sports i:,||t(,r very exciting period in }< luminating, maturing, e.vhilarating. Cath> Marone? t o|.> 1 dlU.r life. The changes you are 1 •i Persona] Search. Le: me be a bit dra- ' i 'op> F.ditor about to undergo wil be ma:ic. Now is the time to take seriously the stressful, but I think vou ll conviction of'Socri'es that "the jne.\anuneu find these changes to he h gh- ly rewarding as well. Last Year's —HEWS Student Services The studentry at the College at Lincoln Cen- tivities Michael Machado said he hoped it ter is unusual. No students are boarders, and would turn into a consumer advocacy group, most of the students are beyond the tradi- but students on the committee claimed they tional college age. Lincoln Center students organized because there was too much ad- still seem to be feeling their way around the ministrative interference in management. organization of activities. Some thought there was the possibility that In February, University officials took a the University would take over the agencies. significant step in improving student life at This, however, was denied by Machado. Lincoln Center by announcing they were studying the possibility of building a pub at Lincoln Center similar to the one at Rose Hill. About 80 students attended a meeting held in March to discuss conditions at Lin- coln Center. The tuition increase, poor library service, lack of athletic facilities, cafeteria service, and proposed increase in the student activities fee were discussed. Later that spring, the students passed a Architect's model for Old Chem as dormitory United Student Government-sponsored resolution to increase the activities fee, as well as extend the full per-credit fee to non- traditional students as well. How the extra New Dorm At Rose Hill money is spent will be seen this year. At Rose Hill, student activities seem to be flourishing. Controversy over activities main- The Student Deli Mthough dormitory space in the recent past chemistry building. ly does not concern their quality, but who Every year, the Residence Halls Associa- it Rose Hill has been limited, never before As spring arrived, University officials controls them. Students and administrators tion, or the boarder students' government, lad there been such a shortage as last fall, realized there would be a severe housing are still in the process of defining their roles. sponsore Boarder Weekend, a three-day vhen 105 arriving freshmen in Queen's and shortage in the fall for the class of 1984. Not In October, there was a quarrel between event consisting of mixers and parties on Martyrs' Courts found themselves living only was the demand for housing up, but the administration and members of the Martyrs' Court lawn. Two years ago, local hree to a room with an additional 100 fresh- there would be 100 fewer beds for freshmen. Campus Activities Board (CAB) roles in residents came on campus causing fights nen on the waiting list for on-campus hous- President James Finlay, S.J., announced the activities policy-making. When the CAB which city police were called in to break up. r.g. Although the problem was eventually University would increase its efforts to find framed a new constitution in February, The following year, increased security pre- illeviatcd, the administration realized in- off-campus housing until a new dormitory administrative influence in the selection of cautions prevented a recurrence. At the most :rcased costs of commuting and the need to was ready. Soon after, however, Reiss an- committee chairmen was eliminated. recent Baorder Weekend last May, however, ittract a wider geographical range of students nounced that plans to build a new dormitory The Student Deli, Ramskellar, Print Shop, there was widespread vandalism and vio- vould cause future demand for on-campus had been idefinitely postponed, and was and Communications shop are all managed lence, causing Dean of Students Joseph lousing to increase. going ahead with plans to convert the chem-"' by students under administrative guidance. McGowan to say future Boarder Weekends With the need for more dormitory space istry building into a dormitory with room for In February, the directors of these service must conform to certain guidelines and the [obvious, Executive Vice-President Paul Reiss 320 students at one-third the cost of building agencies announced they were forming an whole concept of Boarder Weekend must be nnounced the University would have a new a new facility. eight-member committee to solve mutual reviewed, as the present concept is "banal, ormitory built by September 1981. By the In April, the Board of Trustees voted to problems. Assistant Dean for Student Ac- boring, and destructive." nd of January, Reiss said it would be located give the administration permission to seek a t the south end of parking lot B and would $5-million loan from the Department of jjbe a traditional-style dormitory with rooms Housing and Urban Development for the hallways. In addition to this, Reiss an- conversion of Old Chem into a dormitory. Bronx Neighborhoods... ounced that the University was considering Architectural plans called for three-person he possibility of converting the old chemistry duplex apartments with their own balconies It is no secret that Fordham is in the middle Urban Affairs, proposed an Urban Resource uilding into a dormitory, but only as an and private bathrooms. Work has been of a declining, if not already fallen, neighbor- Center be located at Fordham. It would be a iddition to new construction. Estimated progressing on the building since May, and it hood. There is no way that Fordham can place in which information about The Bronx osts were $4.5 million for the new dormitory, remains to be seen when the dormitory will separate itself from its surroundings, as a and New York City would be collected and nd $2 million for the conversion of the be ready. number of local news developments demon- made more readily available to neighborhood strated last year. leaders. The director of the University's Many resident students enjoy spending Gerontology Center, Rev. Charles Fahey, free time in area restaurants and bars. As also was hopeful Fordham would be one of New Construction students left for vacation in May, the New five major universities in a nation-wide proj- York City Police Department announced ect aimed at providing campus-based hous- iesides the lack of dormitory space at Rose It was built for 600 students, and 1160 stu- that crime in the Fordham area was rising. In ing for the elderly. ill, the University faces demands for more dents are enrolled. An extension has been February, a Fordham student was stabbed in Finally, the long-awaited plans for the •space in other areas in the coming years. To proposed to the Law School building which the Cuchulain Bar, and later that month, Fordham Plaza project, a shopping center solve this problem, the University plans would extend to Columbus Avenue. A facili- Pugsley's Pizza, a restaurant popular with and office complex that would be located on ^construction at both Rose Hill and Lincoln ty to hold the Graduate School of Business Fordham students, was one of ten businesses Fordham Road across from the University's ;,Center. Administration would be connected to the to burn down. Third Avenue Gate, were made public. The At Rose Hill, the theme behind the con- Law School, as well as a theater. These were In March, Fordham University officials Plaza, when and if it is cimpleted, could struction plans seems to be to utilize to the only proposals last semester and nothing was announced plans to help the neighborhood. revitalize the economy of the area. greatest degree already existing buildings. definite at that time. Brian Byrne, assistant to President Finlay for Besides the renovation of the chemistry building, plans have been made to renovate other buildings for purposes as well. LC Censorship These plans were first made public in January, when Financial Vice-President In March, Vice-President for Academics James Kenny, S.J., announced the University Joseph McCarthy banned the public perfor- planned to convert Keating Hall into a library mance of Why Hanna 's Skirt Won't Stay me necessary funding could be obtained. Down by the Lincoln Center Theater Depart- Soon after Kenny's disclosure, Reiss made ment. This was the first time such an action •ublic the "Preliminary Plan for the Devel- had ever been taken. In a written statement, pmont of Library and Other Facilities at McCarthy said the play contains "a long ose Hill." It stated the conversion of series of explicit and exploitive sexual activi- eating Hall into a library will provide for ties, the cumulative and separate effect of |he efficient use of existing buildings on the which is a systematic degradation of wom- ose Hill campus and minimize the cost of en." He added public performance of the lleviating the problem of inadequate library play would "run counter to the tradition and space. Hughes Hall would be renovated to mission of the University and counter to its house 20 classrooms, the deans of Fordham responsibility to be a good neighbor in the pllege, the School of General Studies, and Lincoln Center community. nc continuing education programs; Duane Dean of the College at Lincoln Center 'brary would be converted into a Con- George Shea disagreed with McCarthy. He , erencc and Graduate Center. The office of said, "Although I agree that there may exist •the Dean of Students, WFUV-FM, student some material which would be inappropriate -*•*,, [activities offices, and meeting halls were to be for production at a university, after seeing Tioved to Collins Hall. The report estimated the play in question, I would not put it in that e entire cost of the plans to be $7 million. category." Professors in the Theater Depart- Keiss also announced the University was ment felt their academic freedom was denied. iiMdering construction at Lincoln Center. Look for further developments on many of e at the Law School is severely limited. these stories in The Ram next semester.

Academic Vice-President Joseph McCarthy What Do You Want From College? Management Experience? Add It To Your Schedule. College military science courses are courses in leader- ship development. You learn techniques involved in the management of resources. Techniques that are applica- ble to any management job. Another important leadership characteristic is interpersonal relationships. Things are accomplished by people and the kind of relationship estab- lished goes a long way in determining your success as a leader. Whether you intend to become a manager in a ; military or civilian career, Army ROTC can give you a competitive edge. You can take the first courses as a freshman or sophomore without obliga- tion. Advanced Courses, in your junior and senior years, lead to a position of respon- sibility as an officer in the active Army, Reserves, or Army National Guard. Don't wait until after col- lege to get practical manage- ment experience. Add leader- ship to your class schedule now. ARMY ROTC LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD For More Information Contact: JOHNK. NEGRON (CBA73) 933-2233, Ext. 324,325 . KAM / SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1980 / 5 LLOW

How The University Works

by Rick Marsico James M. Kenny, S.J. He is the man who makes the budget Sports Association (which allocates money to club sports) A private university not only must offer a sound educa- balance, or, as he has for the past several years, run in the and otherwise encourages and assists student activities. tion, it must operate successfuly as a business to endure. black. Under his jurisdiction are, among other things, the Ginger Chupa is Director of Student Activities on the down- Fordham has existed for 149 years, so it has apparently been bursar, physical plant, security, and the University shops. town campus. She chairs the Lincoln Center Student Activi- doing both. The primary responsibility of Dr. Joseph F. X. McCarthy ties Budget Committee. Unlike Machado, she has no physical is the maintenance of Fordham's academic standards. His plant responsibilities (like the Campus Center) and no staff. As freshmen, you. might wonder how Fordham runs. We office is in the administration building, and from there he If your first roommate is a cockroach, the man to see is at The Ram often wonder as well. Fordham must maintain a evaluates faculty members, courses, and the general quality Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life Peter A. certain level of academic excellence, provide a pleasant at- of education at all of the schools of the University. Also un- Perhac in his office in the Alumni House. Insuring that dor- mosphere in which to live and learn, and attract students, all der his authority are the University libraries, the University mitory life is enjoyable, or at least bearable, is his primary within an annual budget of less than $50 million, most of Press, and Thought magazine. responsibility. which is provided by tuition paid at the University's ten The individual college deans, all of whom are answerable Athletic Director Dave Rice is responsible for Fordham's schools. to McCarthy, deal with issues facing their schools. Each intercollegiate athletic program. The following is a very rough description of how the Ford- school has its own mechanism for doing this. Rev. James N. There are a number of offices with important responsibili- ham bureaucracy works, based on two years of observation Loughran, S.J., is dean of Fordham College; Dr. George W. ties but no clear relationship to one another, except that they and experience. It is by no means complete or comprehen- Shea is dean of the College at Lincoln Center; and Benedict are necessary to the University's functioning. These are the Slvc, but is meant to give you some idea of how, by whom, Harter is dean of the College of Business Administration. registrar, admissions, financial aid, campus ministries, and and why the decisions that will affect you for the next four Besides academics, you are probably concerned with the the media center. These are under the authority of Vice- years are made. quality of life at Fordham. So is Dean of Students Joseph President for Administration George J. McMahon, S.J. His to begin at the top, there is the Board of Trustees. The McGowan, who can be found, most of the time, in Keating office is at Lincoln Center. Board meets once a month and consists of influential men Hall. He is responsible for the dormitories, student activities, Finally, besides individuals, a number of committees and and women, often alumni. It makes the final decision on counseling, career planning, athletics, health and food ser- councils are influential in University policy-making. The issuessuch as tuition raises and construction plans. vices, general policy, and anything related to student life. Student Activities Committee (SAC), both at Rose Hill and . University President Rev. James Finlay, S.J., whose office There are many people under McGowan to aid him in han- at Lincoln Center, evaluates student clubs and allocates stu- ls in the administration building, is an ex officio member of dling these duties. dent activities funds. At Lincoln Center, the Popular Activi- he Board of Trustees, and, as such, recommends policy to tainment Committee (PEC) runs many social activities. The e Board and is responsible for implementing its decisions. At Rose Hill, McGowan's right-hand person is Associate Campus Activities Board (CAB) at Rose Hill comprises a He'5> also involved with fund-raising, and community, alum- Dean of Students Mary Mowrey-Raddock. She helps Mc- number of smaller committees, including American Age, ni, and public relations. Gowan implement student affairs policies. One of the ways Cinevents, Cultural Affairs, Fine Arts, Media, and Calendar .'Dr. Paul Reiss, Executive Vice-President, runs the Univer- she does this is as chairperson of the Student Activities Com- committees. s"y s day-to-day business. It has been said that the Univer- mittee. Dr. Roslyn Hartrnann is Raddock's counterpart at 1 hope the short description offered above of how the Uni- sity is a "Reiss paddy," and with good reason. Whenever a Lincoln Center and she is responsible for general policy versity works has acquainted you with some of the names ^Porter at The Ram needs an issue cleared up, Dr. Reiss is recommendations at that campus. you will be hearing and reading about at Fordham in the fu- ne man he or she goes to for a statement. All of the Univer- The Assistant Dean of Student Activities and Campus ture. Since you are a student, however, your best opportu- 51 >' v^'e-presidents are accountable to Reiss, and he is re- Center at Rose Hill is Michael A. Machado, whose office is nity to learn about the structure of the University is not to • Ponsible for planning the budget. His office is also in the on the second door of the Campus Center. He is responsible read about it, but to be involved with it. You can do this by Mn'""Mration building. for insuring student clubs and organizations operate within joining a club, running for student government, or, last but ^ oeaied on the fifth floor of Faculty Memorial Hall is the their budgets. He is a member of a number of committees, certainly not leas!, writing for Fordham's only University- lla' of Financial Vice-President and Treasurer Brother including the Student Activities Council, and the Minor wide newspaper, The Rain. 6 / THE RAM / SUNDAY, AUGUST 24,1980

Careers only this year replaced Automa- RAM'S tique, Fordham's previous hos- The Career Planning and Place- pital food variety meal service. walk from the Third Avenue ham Road betwen Hoffman Bank, at 385 East Fordham Rd., ment Center (Dealy 218 at Rose SAGA may provide more entic- gate. Ave. and Hughes Ave.)—Break- is the closest to the campus and Hill and Lowenstein room 215 at ing fare. Kentucky Fried Chicken (Kings- fast specials and friendly service will cash University payroll Lincoln Center) is the place to go Mario's (2342 Arthur Ave. be- bridge Road next to Beefsteak make this a nice morning spot. checks on presentation of Ford- for anything from a part-time low 187th Street)—Expensive. Charlie's)—Crisp junk. ham ID. No account is neces- ( job to personalized career guid- Some of the finest Italian food Beefsteak Charlie's (313 East sary. Chemical also has a branch variety! ance. The Center is open from 9 around and you definitely need a Kingsbridge Road)—Free salad Volunteers office at 2402 Arthur Avenue in treats A.M. to 5 P.M. on weekdays ex- the Bronx's Little Italy. Other quiet s reservation for dinner. The New and shrimp with your steak The Uni versity does not have a cept Monday, when it closes at York Times cited Mario's fet- make this a popular spot, but the local banks are Bank Leumi, lo- Hill C , 8 P.M. centralized service for students cated at 301 East Fordhain Rd.; armchi tucine alfredo as one of the best real attraction for many people looking for volunteer work. The services offered by the Manufacturers Hanover, also on coffee. in the city. is the unlimited supplies of san- Anyone who is willing to do Center include lists of summer, gria or beer you get with your Fordham Road (across from Al- pus, Q Ann and Tony's (2407 Arthur some legwork can try the Career exander's); Citibank, at 2481 ed on i part-time and volunteer jobs, as Ave.)—Another Italian res- meal. Mon.-Sat. 4:30 P.M.-11:50 Planning and Placement Center Creston Ave. (directly behind south well as test bulletins (Graduate taurant. Not too expensive. The P.M., Sun. 1 P.M. to 11:45 P.M. (which has a list of volunteer Alexander's); and Dollar Sav- lion B.J Record Examination, Law food is good, but it's no Mario's. School Admission Test, etc.) jobs) and the various academic ings Bank at 2520 Grand Con- by thef The biggest drawback is the Catania's (the end of Arthur departments. Pre-law and pre- and information on internships. .sometimes abrasive service. course, one-half block north of outsicli The Center is also the site of on- Avenue)—Voted as having the med students can check with Fordham Rd. Hall. Prices are generally above av- best Sicilian pizza in all of New their respective advisers. campus recruiting by various erage. employers and graduate schools. York by New York magazine. The most direct route to vol- The Center helps students unteer service is to contact an choose a career by matching organization for which you may their interests, values, and self- want to work. The following is a evaluation with various careers. Emergency Information list of some of the more popular Director Eileen Kolynich stresses places for volunteer work. that "you don't have to wait for Calvary Hospital (1740 East- Switchboard—The switchboard closes, call 933-2450. chester Road)—Calvary is a hos- that light bulb before you come." is open from 8 A.M. to 10 P.M., Lincoln Center—841-5135. Workshops on compiling re- pital for the terminally ill. In- seven days a week, on the Rose terested students are given a tour sumes, interviews, and other Hill campus. The Lincoln Cen- topics are offered. Ramifica- Health emergencies—In case of and discuss their purpose for dc ter switchboard is open from 9 a health emergency, students can ing volunteer work with the di- tions, a bi-monthly publication A.M. until 6 P.M. on weekdays distributed by the Center, con- call either the switchboard or rector of volunteers. The posi- and is closed on Saturdays and security. Rose Hill students may tions include clerical, recreation- tains information on all work- Sundays. For any emergencies, shops and current services. This also call the school nurse. A al, feeding, transportation, and students can call the campus op- nurse is prsent in the Thebaud coffee shop. Volunteers who are year the Center is also offering a erators at: career planning workbook which Hall annex (go through the working with patients are asked Extension 0 (both campuses) security entrance and turn left) to be consistent in their visits guides a person through the 933-2233 (Rose Hill) career-planning process. The from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. even if they work only a few 841-5100(LincoIn Center) workbook is available on request. from Monday to Friday. A doc- hours per week. Those interested Security—Students can call cam- tor is also on the Rose Hill cam- should call Mary Hanlan at 430- pus security for any emergency pus from 12 noon to 2 P.M. on 4690. also. This is the only available Monday and Wednesday. There RHPood source of help on campus after are no health care personnel on The Bronx Zoo (185th St. and the switchboard closes. Although Southern Blvd.)—The Zoo re- Modern Food Center (2385 Ar- the Lincoln Center campus. Stu- security personnel are present on dents on that campus should quires that all volunteers take a thur Avenue near East 187th the Lincoln Center Campus 24 ten-week training course. This Street)—Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 contact security in case of ill- hours a day, the buildings are ness. There are no health care year, the course will be offered A.M.-7 P.M., Fri. 8 A.M.-9 P.M., open to students only from 8 on Wednesdays and Sundays be- Sat. 8 A.M.-7 P.M., closed Sun- personnel on the Rose Hill cam- A.M. until 10 P.M. The overall pus on the weekends, either. ginning in January, 1981. Most days. Full range of goods of- volunteers give guided tours for director of security is Thomas J. In case of serious injury or ill- fered. school children. Volunteers are Courtney. Frank Leo is the head ness, University personnel will C-Town (Corner of Crescent not permitted to handle the ani- of the Lincoln Center force. call an ambulance to transport a Ave. and Cambreleng Ave.)— mals. Interested students should Security is located in an annex student to the hospital. All hos- Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 A.M.-8 on the side of Thebaud Hall fac- call the Friends of the Zoo at TheW pital costs and ambulance costs P.M., Fri. 8 A.M.-9 P.M., Sat. 8 220-5141 and ask for an applica- ing the old chemistry building at are paid by the student. The A.M.-8 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. tion. They will then be inter- Rose Hill and at the Main Desk University maintains no illness One popular New York attraction locate< Full range of goods offered. viewed sometime during the fall. at the Leon Lowenstein building or accident insurance for its stu- within walking distance of campus is th Pathmark (Located in Manhat- All applicants must be over 18. at Lincoln Center. dents either on- or off-campus. Bronz Zoological Garden, or the Bron: tan at 207th Street)—Open 24 Northwest Bronx Community Rose Hill—Extensions 519, Rose Hill Health Center—Ex- Zoo. The Zoo, a 252-acre sanctuary, i hours a day except Sunday (8 628, 629. After the switchboard tension 329. and Clergy Coalition (1618 home for more than 3,000 animals, includ A.M.-5 P.M.). Truly a supermar- Grand Avenue)—The Coalition ing many that are vanishing from nature, a ket. Very large selection, if you is a community service organiza- well as the traditional lions, elephants, gi do not mind the trip. Veres' (570 East Fordham Road) Splendid (Fordham Road at De- tion which was founded through raffes and bears. Most of the animals live it Associated Food Store (2663 Je- —A luncheonette within view of catur Ave.)—A diner that offers the efforts of Campus Minis- realistic reproductions of their natural en rome Avenue)—Open Mon.- 555 East 191 Street. The owners a decent breakfast, lunch, or tries, the United Student Gov- vironments. Wed. 9 A.M.-7 P.M., Thurs.- are friendly, the service is cour- dinner at decent prices. Open 6 ernment, Dr. Mark Naison of The Zoo is bordered by Fordham RoaJ Fri. 8 A.M.-98 P.M., Sat. 8 A.M.- teous, and it is the traditional A.M.-9 P.M. seven days a week. the Afro-American Studies De- and Southern Boulevard and has an enl 7P.M.,Sun.9A.M.-6P.M. Fordham breakfast place. Good Howard Johnson's (Southern partment, and Jim Buckley, trance on each of those roads. For addition| Daitch Shopwell (Fordham Road breakfast specials make it af- Blvd. and Fordham Road)— FC'76. One of the objectives of al information, call (212) 220-5100. two blocks west of Jerome Ave.) fordable, too. The french toast Food is average and so are prices. the Coalition is to develop ties —Open Mon.-Fri. 8 A.M.-9 gets particularly high marks. Good "all you can eat" specials. between Fordham and the com- The Zoo at a Glance P.M., Sat.-Sun. 8 A.M.-6 P.M. Pugsley's Pizzeria (225 East The desserts are sometimes ex- munity. Its aim is to bolster the Hours-the Bronx Zoo opens every day o A And G(724 E. 187 Street)— Kingsbridge Road, near the ceptional. quality of life in local communi- the year at 10 A.M. Closing times are 5 P.M Grand Concourse)—Sal's pizza ties through groups such as the —Open Mon.-Sat. 8 A.M.-8 Jahn's (Kingsbridge Road off weekdays, 5:30 P.M. on Sundays and holi P.M., closed Sunday. Good has been called the best in the Tenants Organizing Comrrlittee days, and 4:30 P.M. ail days in November Bronx and is worth the long walk Fordham Road)—Reasonable and various research programs. selection. prices and a good selection of December, and January. it takes to get there. The shop Call 294-6070. food also. Jahn's is famous for Admission—On Friday, Saturday, Sunda, C-Town (On Webster Avenue at has seating for about 20 people its ice cream and the sodas are and Monday, $2 for adults, $.75 for chil, Bedford Park Boulevard)— and offers takeout service. Opn Mon.-Wed. 8 A.M.-7 P.M., good too. Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 dren age 2-12. Tuesday, Wednesday. an

traditionally offered work for they feel the service is not satis- LLOW PACE Fordham students. Applications factory. pus Ministries is located in room Sunday: Lincoln Center Students at the Lincoln Center 221 of the Lowenstein Building. for jobs as busboys, waiters, 11:30 A.M.... University Church Weekdays waitresses and porters must be campus are transported to Saint Campus Ministries is in the 10 P. M University Church 12:30 P.M Lowenstein 221 Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Cen- process of getting a new director obtained in person and the salary Saturday Penance varies with the job. ter. It is one block from the cam- and assistant director so the fu- pus. [provides a ture plans and style of operation 11:30 A.M. . Loyola Hall Chapel The sacrament of penance is held Sears—This store, which runs Eluding re- are presently uncertain. The di- 5 P.M Thomas More Chapel on weekdays from 12:15 P.M. to from Third Ave. to Webster Rose Hill Ave. on Fordham Rd., usually [ Room, a rector's office is at the main of- Weekdays 12:45 P.M. in the University Misericordia Hospital—600 East in the Rose fices on the Rose Hill campus. Church and anytime in the Of- accepts applications for part- 233rd Street, 920-9000 (informa- imfortable 8 A.M University Church time positions which, once Students of all faiths are always 12:30 P.M DealyHall fice of Campus Ministries. tion), 920-9171 (emergency). ; and free encouraged to arrange for ser- again, pay minimum wage. Bronx Municipal Hospital (Ja-i Hill cam- 1:30 P.M DealyHall Arthur Treacher's—This res- vices. The Jewish Student Union, 5:10P.M DealyHall cobi)—Pelham Parkway and es is locat- taurant on Fordham Rd. near Eastchester Rd., 430-5000 (in- lor example, has used the porch The Sunday 10 P.M. mass has a Lombard! oor of the of the Campus Ministries offices Jerome Ave. is specifically look- formation), 430-5121 (emergen- dministra- folk group and is lit by candle- Vincent Lombardi Memorial ing for Fordham students to fill on the Rose Hill campus for a light. It is the favorite of the cy) reached Seder. Center (Ext. 320)—The opera- part-time positions. Call 364- by the Fordham studentry and is at- Montefiore Hospital—111 East [Mass Schedule tions of the Center are directed 9909 for more information. W Dcaly tended almost entirely by stu- primarily toward recreation 210th Street, 920-4141 (informa- nter, Cam- dents. rather than the varsity athletic tion), 920-4321 (emergency). teams. The track, squash and Books Lincoln Center swimming teams use it for prac- Barnes and Noble (Fifth Ave. Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital tices and meets but the emphasis and 18th St.)—The oldest and Center—428 West 58th Street, is on recreational sports. The largest educational bookstore in 554-7000 (information), 554- membership fee is $25 for an un- America. In the main building 7031 (emergency). dergraduate and $50 for a gradu- ate student. This membership lasts from September through May for undergraduates and September through August for The Ram Van Schedules graduate students. It includes ac- The Ram Van is a University- IvLC arRH cess to all the facilities, which in- operated 14-passenger vehicle clude a 38-meter swimming pool 8:40 9:20 that runs from various Univer- 10:40 11:20 and diving areas; squash, hand- sity-owned locations. Tickets 1:30 2:15 ball, and paddleball courts; and are 50 cents one way and can be 5:10 5:55 a weight room. The field house bought from the security office 6:15 7:00 contains a four-lane track, bas- (Rose Hill) or desk (Lincoln 9:20 10:05 ketball and tennis courts. Locks Center). and towels may be obtained by RHtoSD SDtoRH presenting your University ID at Revised Ram Van Schedule 78:20 AM 7:35 the equipment desk. Lombardi Monday to Friday 9:25 9:45 sponsors a full range of intra- (Effective Sept. 2,1980) 11:25 11:40 murals, including diving, tennis ar = arrive 12:30 . PM singles, cross country, squash, Iv = leave 2:20 2:35 volleyball, floor hockey and KT = Keith Towers 3:50 4:05 others. LC = Lincoln Center 6:00 6:15 RH = Rose Hill 7:20 7:35 SD = Susan Devin 10:10 10:30 Jobs 11:30 11:50 The College Work Study Pro- IvRH arLC gram handles most of the on- 7:50 8:35 RHtoKT KTtoRH campus jobs. Financed mainly 9:50 10:35 5:00 5:05 by the Federal Government, 12:30 1:20 6:00 6:25 work-study comes as part of 4:20 5:05 7:50 7:55 Of The Bronx your financial aid package from 5:20 6:10 10:10 10:15 the University and is awarded on 8:35 9:15 11:30 11:35 eliminated and the best viewing Hill students often visit for a walk. the basis of need. If you think i provided, On the grounds, there are ten outdoor you deserve work-study as part you can find almost every text- ip is nearly two miles long and is gardens, a Victorian "crystal palace" called of your financial aid, go to the book you need, and the annex Libraries Financial Aid office (Dealy 212, so even the animal care facilities the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory (visible contains varied bargains. Service Duane Library is the main library Ext. 509) for a review of your jf sight, although a few glimpses of from campus), a museum, a library with is fast and the store will also buy of the University library system aid package. Students work in ities and The Bronx are given for over 40,000 books and periodicals and the used books. To get there, take and its card catalog contains the places such as the Lombardi ive. landmark Snuff Mill, which now houses an the "D" train to the -1 train and holdings of all libraries. Open Center, Duane Library, the cafe- \sia is also a major step in the Zo- inexpensive restaurant, situated alongside get off at 18th Street. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 A.M.-11 P.M., teria, Physical Plant, the Univer- Society's breeding program for the Bronx River. Fordham Bedford Book Ex- Sat. 9 A.M.-5 P.M., Sun. 2 P.M.- sity Shop, student security and g species. The Zoo has become a The gardens contain, naturally, flowers, change (2537 Decatur Ave.)— 11P.M. secretarial positions. Off-cam- ucerof wildlife and a repository for ferns and trees, some of which will be in Known to almost everyone as Biology, Physics and Chemistry red species. These captive popula- bloom until the first frost of the winter. pus work under Work-Study is Lamb's. Some professors, main- also possible. Students should libraries have been combined The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is a city ly in philosophy, use it to order apply in the spring for Work- this year and are all located in landmark first opened in 1901, which has their textbooks and other re- Study jobs. quired course readings. Used Mulcahy Hall Room 420. Open recently been restored to its original ele- Mon.-Fri. 9 A.M.-5 P.M., Sat. 9 gance and reopened in March of 1978. Its Higher Educational Opportunity books are available and the bookstore accepts checks from A.M.-5 P.M., closed Sun. eleven large galleries, including a central Program (HEOP) has tutoring Fordham students with their ID. palm court with a 90-foot dome, display a positions for undergraduates, Rose Hill (off campus) Also buys used books. PHone: wide variety of plant environments. The paying $3.75 per hour, and grad- Fordham Library Center of the 365-7574. one-acre, glass-enclosed space is also used uate tutoring at $4.50 per hour. New York Public Library (2556 for seasonal display of flowers. The According to the HEOP office, University Shop (basement of Bainbridge Ave.)—Books from summer exhibit, including a variety of mini- tutors are needed in all subjects the Campus Center)—The most any branch of the New York ature orchids, is now on display. The Con- and applications may be acquired convenient place to buy books Public Library system can be re- servatory is open from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. in the basement of Keating Hall because of its location and be- turned here. Open Mon. and and admission is $1.50. throughout the semester. Posi- cause it handles orders for the Wed. 12 noon-8 P.M., Tues. and The museum building contains the tions are part-time and qualifi- great majority of professors. But Thurs. 10 A.M.-6 P.M., Fri. 1 library as well as the Shop-in-the-garden, cations include a "B" average in it is not the most economical P.M.-5 P.M., Sat. 10 A.M.-5 P.M. where plants and posters can be bought at the course which you tutor and place to shop for your required Belmont Branch of the New prices well below commercial prices. The presentation of a transcript. tomes, since there are almost no York Public Library (the corner gift shop is open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. HEOP can be reached at Ext. used copies available. The Uni- of Hughes and 186th Street)— Mondays through Fridays and noon to 5 538 or 539 at Rose Hill and 841- versity Shop will accept personal This branch, only five blocks P.M. on Sundays. The library hours are 5261 at Lincoln Center. checks.upon presentation of the from the Rose Hill campus, will 9:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Mondays through Alexander's—The branch de- Fordham ID. not open until some time during Fridays with a telephone reference service partment store on Fordham Rd. the fall semester. from 10 A.M.-11:30 A.M. and from 1:30 and the Grand Concourse dis- Hospitals P.M.-3:3O P.M. at (212) 220-8757. Lincoln Center (on campus) tributes applications for part- The University will transport Lowenstein Library — Open The main entrance to the Garden, across time work periodically. Students students to the hospital of their Mon.-Fri. 8:30 A.M.-10 P.M., from the University's "A" parking lot, has should call 298-2020 and ask for choice in an emergency. The Sat. 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Closed Sun. been recently reconstructed. Other en- the personnel office. Positions Health Center at Rose Hill usu- er cooperating zoos Lincoln Center (off campus) l0 trances arc located on Fordham Road di- as sales people, cashiers, and ally uses Misericordia but Bronx . . animals upon disappear- rectly across from the Zoo and on the porters usually pay starting sal- Municipal Hospital is also very New York Public Library Main Southern Boulevard extension between aries of $3.10 per hour, the mini- good, according to a nurse at the Branch (42nd St. and Fifth Ave) Bedford Boulevard and Mosholu Parkway. mum wage.. Health Center. Montefiore Hos- — The main reference desk is nu ll( ' "»nk-al Garden Admission is free and the Garden is open Beefsteak Charlie's—This res- pital is also used occasionally. open Mon.-Wed. 10 A.M.-9 ^ Kotanieal Garden is located from 8 A.M.-7 P.M. in the summer and ' tauranl, located on Kingsbridge The Health Center does not rec- P.M. Fri.-Sal. 10 A.M.-6 P.M. It lthcr 7 » Boulevard from the from 10 A.M.-5 P.M. in the winter. Free Rd. just off Fordhani Rd., has ommend Saint Barnabas because is closed Thurs. and Sun. "l'1^ II offers welcome relief guided tours of the Garden are available on D'"i senmg of The Bronx for weekends from 1 P.M.-4 P.M. The fall edu- ain ;!pendthcirtinieinamore cation program will soon be underway also. !^11^ fall is one of the most The number to call for additional informa- uhe Garden, and Rose tion is (212) 220-8747. SOME Birth Control BASIC Venereal Disease FACTS: Alcohol Use does cause serious physical damage, such as ach walls into the bloodstream and reaches all We print the following information to in- to provide added protection. A woman must sterility, heart trouble, arthritis and blindness. parts of the body within moments. The other troduce those students who are interested to insert the diaphragm every time she engages 80 percent is processed through the gastroin- the major forms of birth control. Because of in intercourse. What are the early symptoms of syphilis? testional system. When alcohol reaches the the intent and function of this newspaper as A doctor's prescription is required. The first sign of infection is a single, painless head, higher and higher levels of alcohol in the well as space limitations, this is only an intro- Other popular methods of birth control that sore where the germ has entered the body. blood increasingly anesthetize brain activiu. duction, in methods in which u doctor's pre- follow work sometimes, but there is much This spre is called a chancre. It appears be- Self-control and judgment are among the HIM scription is required, students should seek the greater risk of pregnancy. tween two and six weeks alter exposure to the junctions of I he brain affected. doctor's personalized advice, in using other infected person. This chancre or sore will dis- In most states, a biood alcohoi conccnir:! methods, students can consult Planned Par- The Rhythm Method appear oven without treatment, but this only tion of 0.10 is considered to constitute intoM enthood of A'ew York to answer any t/ues- l'lie Rhythm is the rhythm of a woman's means thai the disease has gone deeper into nation. At a BAC of 0.20, the individual sin- tions not answered below. The Bronx Center nonfertile monthly cycles. The Method is fig- ihe body. The disease is not cured, The sec- gers or lies down and becomes extremely emu of Planned Parenthood is located at 349 East tiring out the lime of egg release each month ondary stage begins two to six months after .ional. Coma, respiratory arrest and death c;ni 149th Street, second floor, Bronx, New as accurately as you can and avoiding sex the chancre and can include skin rashes over occur at a BAC of.0.50. York. The telephone number is (212) 292- completely on all the days when pregnancy is all or part of the body, baldness, sore throat, 8000. Planned Parenthood is the city's largest The rapidity with which alcohol enters ihe possible. To determine accurately nonfertile fever and headaches. Even these will bloodstream (and thus causes intoxication) single privately supported family planning disappear without treatment, bul the disease organization. Students can also consult the periods, see a doctor, Planned Parenthood, depends on several factors. Some ways to is still in the body waiting to create such final counselors at the University Counseling Cen- or the Counseling Center. drink but avoid intoxication are: problems as crippling the nervous system, in- ter in Dealy Hall. • Drink on a full stomach or eat while drink- Vaginal Foams and Suppositories sanity, heart disease and death. ing. This will slow the rate of alcohol absorp- Information on venereal disease and birth Both do the same thing: stop the sperm from tion. control was compiled from information sup- What are the early symptoms of gonorrhea? reaching the egg by setting up a chemical • Drink slowly. The one-half ounce of alco- plied by planned Parenthood and booklets In the male, the first symptoms appear two to roadblock at the opening to the uterus. When hol in an average can of beer or glass of wine published by the Montreal Health Press. The buying such products, be certain it is a birth eight days after contact with the infected per- booklets were supplied by the Counseling can be burned up in about one hour. control device and not a product for "femi- son and consist of a discharge of pus from Center. The Ram would like to thank Dr. • We do not suggest putting on weight, but re nine hygiene." the penis, painful inflammation in the uri- Georgiana Tryon and Dr. anthony DeVito of nary canal, which causes a burning sensation member the same amount of alcohol can have a greater effect on a 120-pound person the Counseling for their cooperation in com- Condom upon urination, and a frequency and urgency piling all sections on this page. than on a 180-pound person. A condom fits over the penis like a second in urination. In females, gonorrhea can go skin to catch and hold semen released. Most undetected. It may begin with a burning in Question and Answer The Birth Control Pill the genital area and there may or may not be are made of rubber and are almost Which type of person tends to become alco- When women take the Pill as directed every Lansparently thin. All U.S.-made condoms a light vaginal discharge that could be attrib- holic? day, 99.66 percent are successful in prevent- have to meet quality standards set by the gov- uted to some other routine problem. ing pregnancy. Every woman, however, can- ernment, so you get. the same protection no Untreated, the infection can spread to the re- All types. Many studies have been done on this not take the Pill. matter what you pay. productive tract. After the acute infection subject. No one physical or personality type is The Pill works through two chemicals ba- subsides, it may be followed by a period of more prone to alcoholism than another. chronic infection which may result in sterility. sically the same as the estrogen and proges- How much can you drink and still drive terone naturally found in a woman's body. Venereal Disease legally? Fed into the system daily, they turn off the Alcohol The law in most states, as already mentioned, ovaries the same way they would be turned A cure for syphilis has been known since defines drunken driving as driving with a off by pregnancy. 1909 and a cure for gonorrhea since 1943. Yet Marijuana was the most popular drug on BAC at or above 0.10. That would be two For some women, however, the health syphilis still ranks as a major killer among college campuses in the 1960s. By the mid- mixed drinks or two beers in an hour if you risks involved in taking the Pill are too high communicable diseases and at least 2,500,000 1970s, however, alcohol abuse became the weigh about 100 pounds. If you weigh about (although few women have serious trouble). cases of gonorrhea occurred in 1972. And the most serious drug abuse problem. 160 pounds it is four mixed drinks or four Women who are 30 or more pounds over- incidence of reported cases is climbing. A national survey conducted in 1973 found beers in one hour. weight or with a family member who has had The incidence of gonorrhea is particularly that the highest scores on a test measuring Why do I sometimes get high on just one or a stroke or heart attack before the age of 50 high among young people. According to problem drinking were those of persons in the should not take the Pill. Smoking increases public health studies, gonorrhea is twice as 18- to 20-year-old age group. Fordham's two drinks? the risk of heart attack if you take the Pill. If prevalent among those 25 years and younger. Dean of Students Joseph McGowan has said Sometimes if you are tired or tense, or if yon a woman has had migraine headaches or The situation is this bad for many reasons. excessive use of alcohol was one of the contrib- have a low-grade infection you may not even asthma, the PiU may (cr may not, depending Embarrassment and ignorance are major utors to the violence that marred last spring's know about, a very small amount of alcohol on the individual) be a poor choice. factors. Even though venereal disease has Boarder Weekend, a weekend of activities fea- can give you quite a jolt. This is also a com- Every woman's body reacts differently to been around for thousands of years, people turing the distribution of free beer sponsored mon experience if you drink very fast, espe- the Pill. Some women notice one or more still have many inaccurate ideas about the by the student-run Residence Halls Associa- cially on an empty stomach. side effects and some never notice any. disease. tion. Is alcohol very fattening? About five percent of all women on the Pill Alcohol is classified as a sedative-hypnotic Question and Answer Beer averages about 170 calories per 12 develop hypertension. After four years on which depresses the central nervous system. ounces and wine averages about 150 calories the Pill, the risk of developing gall bladder What is venereal disease? The response to alcohol, however, depends on disease would be twice as great as the risk for per five ounces. Alcohol in small quantities Venereal disease is the general name given to the situation in which it is consumed. It acts as nonusers. also tends to stimulate the appetite. those diseases caused by organisms which are a "pseudo-stimulant" when ingested at a par- A doctor's prescription is required to go on transmitted from persons who already have ty or as an inducer of sleep if taken before What is the best cure for a hangover? the Pill. Seek his or her advice or the advise the disease to other persons either by sexual going to bed. A lethal dose of alcohol is not Everyone seems to have his or her own favor- of Planned Parenthood or the Counseling intercourse or by close body contact involv- much higher than the amount required to ite. Most studies indicate that they do not Center for more complete and personalized ing the sex organs. make a person pass out. Although losing con- work. information. sciousness is the body's defense against inges- Can venereal disease be treated? How does drinking affect sexual behavior? IUP dntra-Uterine Device) tion of lethal doses of alcohol, "chugging" Yes! With prompt and proper diagnosis, too much alcohol can thwart this defensive Shakespeare has written, "Drink provoketh About 97 to 99 percent of all women who use medical science has available many drugs to mechanism. the desire, but taketh away from the perfor- an IUD will not get pregnant, provided the treat gonorrhea and syphilis. Treatment Not all drinkers, of course, are alcoholics. mance." For people who are inhibited, alco- IUD stays in place. The IUD, like the Pill, should be prompt and by a qualified physi- The Whole College Catalog About Drinking hol in small doses may allow them to enjoy also is not for all women. cian. A blood test for syphillis and a smear or suggests the following guidelines to determine sex more freely. Alcohol, however, is an an- culture test for gonorrhea are essential in The IUD is a plastic or copper device that whether a person has a drinking problem: esthetic drug. Heavy drinkingdulls the nerve ading a physician to detect venereal disease. is inserted inside the uterus by a doctor. • Anyone who must drink in order to function impulses needed to perform sexually. Anyone with even slight doubt that he or she Some stay in place for one year while others or to cope with life has a drinking problem. last indefinitely. All IUDs can be removed at has come in contact with a person with What is the fastest way to sober up? • Anyone who by his or her own personal def- any time by a doctor. An IUD will not stay in venereal disease should immediately contact There is no fast way. Not cold showers, not inition, or that of his family and friends, place for about two out of ten women who a physician or public health authorities or black coffee, not oxygen. No effective way frequently drinks to a state of intoxication try it. The uterus simply rejects it. Most both. exists to speed up the way your body gets rid has a drinking problem. women who use IUDs have periods that last of alcohol once it enters the bloodstream. Is venereal disease on the increase? • Anyone who goes to work or class intoxicat- longer and with a heavier flow, some women Is there anything I can do to help a friend notice more cramping. Yes. Venereal disease now constitutes a first- ed has a drinking problem, • Anyone who is intoxicated while driving a who has a drinking problem? A doctor's prescription is also required to order public health emergency. It kills, crip- car has a drinking problem. (About one- Yes. Many authorities suggest the first step is use an IUD, so any personal questions can be ples, and seriously endangers the mental and third of fatally injured adult pedestrians and to let the person know you are concerned directed to him or her. physical wellbeing of millions of people. Venereal disease strikes someone in the Unit- about 45 percent of all fatally injured drivers about the effects drinking is having on him or The Diaphragm ed States every 15 seconds. have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) her. The University Counseling Center can of 0.10 percent or higher, which legally con- provide confidential advice for particular When women use the diaphragm as directed, How dangerous is venereal disease? stitutes drunkenness in most states.) cases. 97 percent of them are successful in prevent- Many people die each year from untreated • Anyone who sustains bodily injury which ing pregnancy. Most women can use a dia- syphilis. One in ten untreated victims of requires medical attention as a consequence phragm. Those who cannot have very unusu- syphilis will become a permanently crippled of an intoxicated state has a drinking prob- The above information was collected from al physical conditions. heart victim. One in twelve afflicted will de- lem. The Whole College Catalog About Drinking A diaphragm is a shallow cup of thin rub- velop syphilitic insanity. One in 100 will lose • Anyone who comes into conflict with the published by the United States Department ber stretched over a flexible ring. It works by his eyesight. An overall rate of one in 25 of law as a consequence of an intoxicated state of Health, Education and Welfare, The An- physically blocking the opening to the uterus. those afflicted will become in some way per- has a drinking problem. swer Book published by the National Insti- It is also used with sperm-killing cream that manently crippled or incapacitated because Physically, 20 percent of the alcohol con- tute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and is applied to the diaphragm before insertion of syphilis. Untreated gonorrhea can and sumed is absorbed directly through the stom- the Counseling Center of Fordham University. When you need big favors you ask good friends. Extra! Extra! 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LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD For More Information Contact: JOHNNEGRON ROOM 405 FMH (212)933-2233 Ext. 324/325 IHt RAM / SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1980/ 11 NY Arts Scene On A Student's Budget by Mike Sweeney Chinatown, between Canal Street on the Tolhc uninitiated, New York can seem a north and Worth Street on the south, the • £ linn place, and indeed there are things fngh Bowery to the East and Baxter to the west. ! thai even the most fanatical lover of The neighborhood, although only a few iiv knows are ugly, even dangerous- blocks in all, is full of good restaurants, Chi- uh he is not likely to admit it out loud. nese bakeries, and the colors and smells of an . in New York is perhaps one of Us ethnic neighborhood. Even the public phone Ireates. drawbacks. My earliest memory of booths arc different, capped with a pagoda- ritv is visiting an old woman who lived in style roof. 0 eenwich Village in a four-story walk-up Also take in the Brooklyn Bridge while Moment What 1 remember singularly about walking in the area. Built by the Roebling he trip is the great wrought iron hand rail- Brothers, the bridge is the great civic work of s thai flanked the steps in front of the the late 19th century. Its gothic columns and ent They were Victorian in style, but its web of sloping horizontal and vertical ca- I with a thick coat of soot-so thick bles are unique. The bridge has a wooden that I «s scolded for touching them. promenade level above the traffic, and is a great place to watch the ships on the East 1 still find New York wearisome after a day River in the afternoon. ridine the subway, and 1 invariably need a shower when I get home, but despite all that 1 In The Bronx |iave learned to love the city. My father used A little-known but beautiful spot is the Wave to take us there on weekends—to the Muse- Hill Center for Environmental Studies. For- um of Natural History or the Empire State merly a rich man's estate, the Waver Hill Building. My favorite place was the Lionel Center is located at West 249th Street and In- Electric Train shop, a narrow, sticky room The Metropolitan OperaHouse at Lincoln Center dependence Avenue in the Riverdale section. with one corridor that ran from the front to The gardens overlook the Hudson River and the back, and the walls were stacked high The Library and Museum of Performing on weekends and holidays. Culture Bus Loop across to the rust-colored Palisades Cliffs. A with every imaginable accessory. 1 still feel a Arts at Lincoln Center holds plays, concerts, I (M41) runs through Midtown and Uptown variety of walking tours, concerts, and art comfortable pleasure with every city noise. It and other cultural events. Monday through Manhattan every 30 minutes during the exhibits are offered at Wave Hill. For infor- is imbued with the conscious presence of my Friday performances begin at 4 P.M. and winter and every 20 minutes during the sum- mation, call 549-2055. tickets are available at 3 P.M. On Saturday father. mer, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Riders can get The new art center for the Bronx will open afternoon there is a performance at 2:30 P.M. Next to the accessibility of many great on and off at any one of its 22 stops, and September 28. The Lehman College Center and tickets are available at noon. Call 799- teachers, New York is the greatest thing catch the bus again later. Culture Bus Loop for the Performing Arts will open with a per- 2200 for information. Fordham has to offer its students. The fol- II travels through Lower Manhattan and formance of the New York Philharmonic, lowing list of things to do in New York is by some of Brooklyn as well. The buses on this with Zubin Mehta the conductor. The center no means complete, but merely a taste of The Dramatic Workshop, 55 West 21st loop run every thirty minutes, from 9 A.M. to is within walking distance of Fordham. Sim- what is to be found here—an incentive, per- Street, performs for free on weekend eve- 6 P.M. Both loops include a free tour booklet ply take the Fordham Prep exit out onto haps, to those who wish to continue to ferret nings at 7:30 P.M. There is also a discussion and the cost of the trip is $1.75. For a Culture Southern Boulevard, walk along Bedford out its surprises. I have avoided the obvious of the performance after the play. The Bus Loop may write to the New York Transit Park Boulevard out to the end, past Jerome and the expensive, and listed here a few sug- number to call is 243-9225 for information Authority, 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New Avenue to Lehman College. The walk is rel- gestions well within the budget of college stu- and reservations. A contribution is suggested. York 11201. atively safe and takes about fifteen to twenty Another great adventure is a stroll through minutes. dents-most of them free. Music Information The Juilliard School at Lincoln Center pre- The most important thing for getting around sents music and dance performances most in the city is a subway map, which can be ob- Friday evenings from October through June tained at any subway token booth. Once one at 8:30 P.M. Phone 799-5000 for informa- Sports Summary is so equipped, a guide book is an almost in- tion. All performances are free. dispensable item. Start .with .the "Flash On Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 P.M. Maps" of New York, a small handbook that you can hear faculty and students perform by Matt McPartland job this year, replacing Kathy Red Sox, but opted for col- is available in the Fordham bookstore and concerts and recitals for free at the Greenwich Mosolino. lege and Fordham University. The following is a sports sum- provides much necessary information. The House Music School. For a schedule of the He. was "ideal," according mary of last year intended to more expensive New York on $20 a Day is events send a self-addressed stamped en- Football to coach Jack Lyons, for orient freshmen to the Uni- also an excellent guide book. Although it velope to school at 46 Barrow Street. The Rams finished 5-4 in playing in Coffey Field, a ha- versity sports scene. goes for $5 at most bookstores, the price can The Museum of the City of New York, at 1979, their first season under ven for right-handed power be made up quickly in the money saved Fifth Avenue between 103rd and 104th Basketball head coach Jack Stephans, in hitters. The Rams, however, through the painstaking research of its two Streets, offers concerts and recitals by young The men's basketball team the newly aligned Division must compete this year with- authors, Joan Hamburg and Norma Ketay. artists from the city's music schools every finished it second rebuilding III. out Opper, who was graduat- For theater and entertainment listings, Sunday at 2 P.M. from October through season under coach Tom Fordham was led last sea- ed in May. New York Magazine, The New Yorker, and May. The number is LE 4-1672. Penders. After a difficult son by senior quarterback Track The Village Voice all contain adequate de- The New-York Historical Society, 170 1978-79 season in which the Vince Connolly and halfback partments. The weekend section of the New Central Park West, presents concerts on Sun- Rams were only 7-22, the Steve Zirpoli and returning The Fordham cross country York Times, which appears on Friday after- days at 2:30 P.M. from November through team advanced in its climb to star tailback Juan Pacheco track team finished with a noons, also has entertainment listings. April. Send a self-addressed stamped en- respectability with a record of (Most Valuable Player of the disappointing 2-7 record in Another helpful source of information is velope to the Society's Education Depart- 11 wins and 17 defeats last homecoming game) and full- dual meets last fall. the New York Convention and Visitors ment for a schedule of events. year. back Craig Miller (leading First-year coach Steve Bureau at 2 Columbus Circle (687-1300). Go • Fordham earned a berth in ground gainer last year). Lurie had the Rams placed in down there and pick up an armload of bro- Art the ECAC Metropolitan play- The Rams' highlights last the very competitive cham- chures. And for Parks Department events, In New York, there is more art than just in offs and defeated Wagner season included a 10-0 home- pionship division last year, call 755-4100. the obvious great museums, which of course College in the opening round coming victory over Seton and his team finished last in a must be visited, but there are some collec- before falling to St. Peter's. Hall, and a season-ending field of 11 at the IC4A cross Theater tions thai do not ordinarily come to mind. The Rams were led last sea- win over a tough Albany country championship meet. The cheapest, most reliable way to get tickets The following are a few suggestions: son by sophomores Bill Cal- State club. Lurie sees a winning season houn and Dud Tongal and in Fordham's future but said, [or Broadway and Off-Broadway shows is at The New York Public Library houses not Hockey TKTS, the Times Square Theater Center,' at only books but a permanent display of 19th freshmen David Maxwell, Ed "It takes time." Broadway and 47th Street (354-5800). Tickets century American paintings, and exhibition Bona and Mark Murphy, all With a record of 10-21-1 in The indoor track team won are sold on the day of the performance at rooms' The library is located at Fifth Avenue Penders recruits. 1979-80, the Ram hockey the two-mile relay at the New naif price. There is a $1 service charge for the and 42nd Street, and even publishes its own Penders said after the sea- team continued the improve- England AAU meet last win- •Vskeis and the booth is open seven days a weekly newsletter of events. All exhibits are son's final game, "1 was gen- ment it has shown over the ter with a time of 7:46.56 The veek fr past three seasons. The Rams team included Mark Hennes- l °m 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. for evening per- free. erally pleased with the team's finished.over .500 in the Met- sey, Pat D'Ambrosio, John wmances, and from noon until 2 P.M. for The Asia Gallery, at 112 East 64th Street, performance this year. We've gone from rock bottom to re- ropolitan Conference with a Brennan and Vin Forte. The Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday matinees. features Asian art and is open free to the 9-8-1 record, and made the same team finished second at public. Hours are Monday through Saturday, spectability. Now we can talk An alternative to expensive Broadway and playoffs for the first time the Princeton relays. "We 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Thursday, 10 A.M. to 8:30 about a winning season for ""•Broadway theater is Off Off Broadway. next year." since 1976-77. should have won," said Lu- "«ause New York has a large number of ac- P.M.; and Sunday, 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Call 751- resscs and The women's team finished Leaders of the club includ- rie, after that meet. actors, there is a constant pool of 3210 for information. its 1979-80 season with a ed Ray MacDonald, fresh- ""employed artists. Off Off Broadway theater The art galleries along 57th Street, upper heartbreaking 62-61 loss to man Pat Porzio, Gregg Nolte 's usual'y low-budget and allows artists an Madison Avenue, and in the SoHo district Boston University in the As- and goalies Paul Kopera and Water Sports opportunity to keep in practice, gain experi- are free and open for browsing. Most are sociated Intercollegiate Ath- Billy Andrews. The men's swimming team ^e, and receive publicity. Off Off Broad- open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 A.M. to letics for Women Champion- placed several of its members y is oltcn experimental and more pro- 6 P.M. ships. Baseball in the Eastern Champion- "u"u than its commercial big sisters. Be- lc sh Low-Budget Adventure The Lady Rams did, how- The Fordham baseball pro- ships last year. Captains Joel ^' °ws are new and untried, how- gram, one of the oldest in the Ianuzzi and Chris Judge qual- Perhaps as important an element in the ever, finish with a record of "• 'he audience takes a chance, but a 20-14, their third consecutive nation, struggled to reach a ified for the Easterns at the "«.. that is well worth the price of the human makeup as the need for aesthetic .500 record last spring. The Metropolitan Conference e s 0| beauty is the deeply rooted need for tun, and season with 20 or more vic- r', ' \ T Off Broadway listings can be tories. team had enjoyed consid- Championships, as did Eric TI Vi York New York has many inexpensive opportuni- erable success in the past sev- Weber, Mike McGarry and ties. For riding, there is the Roosevelt Island Wade Trophy candidate Zil " and now departed senior eral years, but was beset with Phil Cabesino. Sophomore NeW York ShakL s Tramway, which is located at 60th Street and frtMi ' Peare Festival offers Anne Gregory led the squad injuries in 1980. John Repetti qualified for the 1 0 Central Park lhr Third Avenue and lifts passengers over the diving events. Day I) " ' '" °ugh Labor East River to the Island for the price of a sub- in scoring and rebounding for Among the squad's stars (:rlUrmanCCS bC8 n at 8 P M CVCry the third time and sopho- last year were pitchers Brian Sue Amelio, a freshman on CVcii,1, ' - " way token. The tramway provides a great Curd and Don Tracey, as well l0 ""!> ««P( Monday. Arrive by 5:30 P.M. view of the city and drops passengers into mores Annette Kennedy and the women's team, qualified j- assured tickets, however. Tickets are New York's community of the future, where Maureen Corrigan. Former as Aldo Patruno, Joe Pareres for the national champion- «• out at 6 P.M. and the performances University of New Hampshire and Fred Opper. ships in the 50-, I00-, and m lc Delat; automobiles arc banned and people arc trans- on™ " ortc Theater, which is an ported on electric buses. assistant coach Cathy Coak- Oppcr was drafted out of 200-yard backstroke events Streu'" pavilion- Enter lhe Park at 79th ley will take over the coaching high school by the Boston and the 200-yard medley. "• •; "'d walk toward its center. Two Culture Bus Loops run in Manhattan 12 / THE RAM / SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1980

Wandering rather aimlessly, I happened by Leslie Manlrone upon Lehman College. The campus is siiuai- Too often people take that well-trod The Scenic Bronx: ed in a very nice location. On one side ii js stretch of potholes and beat-up sidewalk across the street from a reservoir, while on called Fordham Road to be typical of The another side is a ballpark. Lehman College Bronx. But there is a lot more to The Bronx completed a $5-million performing arts com than just crowded, commercial Fordham plex billed as the "Lincoln Center of The Road. If 1 am to believe my gaudy aqua- and Beyond Fordham Rd Bronx" last year. It took me only about 20 magenta-covered Bronx map, what we call minutes to walk there—and I was taking my The Bronx is really a conglomeration of more time. I had not realized it was so close. than thirty distinctive sections. On my way back from Lehman, I decided My track shoes and I recently toured a to explore some of the streets off the Con- couple of those sections nearest the Rose Hill course. Well-kept, single-family houses campus. We were touched by the friendliness which now house two or even three families and warmth of the people we met, and were line the curvy tree-lined (sometimes) cobble- more than impressed by the physical beauty of the areas we entered. stoned streets. Many houses appear to have been built during the 1920s or the 1930s and One of the most popular, and certainly one display a variety of architectural styles. There of the most familiar sections of The Bronx to Fordham students, is the Belmont section, were some especialy nice houses along Cres- primarily because it is the home of Little cent Avenue. Italy. Located around Arthur Avenue, this Heading toward Fordham Road, I noticed quaint, thriving anachronism refreshes the a subtle deterioration in the appearance of area with its old-world charm. the buildings and the streets. The facades of j The streets are wide but do not have Ford- the buildings were a little dirtier and in need ' ham Road's volume of traffic. Skinny brown- of repair, although potted plants brightened haired children with piercing brown eyes many a window. Still, there was a strong scamper about, oblivious (o everything ex- sense of community. Young women leaning cept one another. Old men sit in chairs in on pillows, shiftless young men with rippling front of their doorways while their white- arm muscles, and middle-aged mothers filled haired spouses peer from apartment windows the apartment windows gazing at the activity through fancy wrought iron gratings at the below. street below. And everybody knows everyone else. The Belmont Community south of Fordham Road Travel T But the heart of Little Italy is its stores. which was about fourteen pounds, had taken pressures of college and revel in the peaceful- Cross our legs and turn around and out. • There are bakeries, butcher stores, bread a lot longer than two hours to cook. ness of the moment. Talk about a place hav- Travel T stores, fruit stores, grocery stores, and, of I asked my nameless, somewhat reticent ing color, Little Italy has much, much more: Cross your legs, turnaround, course, there are its restaurants and pizza friend to explain the difference between the it has flavor and vigor, too. touch the ground and out... parlors. There is a tremendous selection to different types of chickens. I learned that The irregular rhythm of the chant caught choose from, and the especially great thing is roasting chickens are the larger ones, The Grand Concourse my ear while the spectacle of two little girls that it is all contained within a relatively generally five or six pounds and up. I also in- Exploring Little Italy had put me in a good twisting and jumping over the mindlessly un- small area. quired about the pigeons, and learned that frame of mind. I was eager to visit some of ceasing rope caught my eye. One of my favorite stores is the Arthur they are used in making sauces. the other areas so, a couple of days later, I sat "Faster, faster," ordered agile Yvette with Avenue Poultry Market, to your left as you Unfortunately for the Arthur Avenue out to view the famed Grand Concourse, a gleam, in her eye. This was the first time go down Arthur Avenue. You could not miss Poultry Market, business is not what it used which is located off Fordham Road in the ever she had played "Travel T," but Yvelte is it even if you wanted to; you can smell the to be. "It's the young kids that are doing the Bedford Park section of The Bronx. a good rope jumper and a quick study; at place three blocks away. place in," my friend revealed. "They don't The Concourse, from what I hear, used to thirteen she has one first-prize medal under It is a small, smelly and dark store, and be- want to pay five dollars for a five-pound be a pretty ritzy section. Although lower- her belt for rope jumping and two second- ' tore I came to Fordham I had never seen one chicken that'll be three pounds after it's been and middle-income people have replaced the place ones. She aspires to be a criminal like it. Displayed in a wall full of cramped cleaned when they can buy a frozen on e in aristocrats, the Concourse has, for the most lawyer. metal cages is a fair selection of turkeys, the store and pay less than three dollars for a part, aged gracefully; it still has a sense of I asked the giggling group of girls, all of chickens, hens, pigeons and rabbits—yes, three-pound bird." I began to feel apologetic grandeur to it. It was not called the Grand whom live on Marion Avenue, what they rabbits. You pay by the pound. After you and also a little hungry. ON my way out I Concourse for nothing, you know. thought of where they live. Tricey, 12, who pick the critter you want, it is weighed on a told my friend (who, as it turned out, was It is a residential area, although it does lives in the large brick building we were hanging scale, killed and cleaned on the minding the store for a friend) I just might have some business sections, especially along standing in front of, complained about her premises. surprise the family with a fresh turkey this Bedford Park Boulevard. Large apartment superintendent. "Look at this garbage." I asked the plump grizzled man minding Thanksgiving. buildings line the Concourse, almost all with Kicking at some papers with her foot, she the coop how these chickens stacked up Further down, on Arthur Avenue and courtyards. Many of the buildings have bibli- said with feeling, "I never dump on New against Purdue's. Apparently Frank's frozen 183rd Street, is a little triangular park with cal names, like the Michael Apartments or York." Her companions giggled some more. birds haven't a chance against them. "There's concrete checker tables and plenty of bench- the Ruth Apartments. Instead of sitting on It took me a year to make the time to do no comparison," he said matter-of-factly. es. A whole row of elderly women dressed in stoops, people use the Courtyard as the place something I should have done the first week 1 And, I learned, the fresher the bird, the black sat on one bench while another was oc- of congregation. There, groups of children, got here. I could kick myself when I think of quicker it cooks. The old man pointed to a cupied by older men. The women knitted teenagers, or adults horse around, argue, or all the friendships and experiences and dis- turkey in a cage in front of us. "That bird more than they talked, while the men en- just talk. coveries I have probably missed by being too would take you two hours to cook.'' gaged in animated, gestured conversations I observed more of an ethnic variety than lazy to explore the borough where I will one "Two hours?" I asked incredulously, with one another in Italian. On the ground in Little Italy—more blacks, hispanics and day have spent the majority of four years of wondering aloud how large it was. beneath the benches where the old men sat Chinese. There were many old people around, my life. Whether commuter or boarder, The "About fourteen pounds," he estimated. were squashed cigar butts. Sitting on a bench too, either sitting in folding chairs on the Bronx is part of our college experience. If it is "Wow," was all I could answer, recalling beneath the trees surrounded by these kibitz- sidewalk, or chatting together on street cor- not, something is wrong. You will miss out that our last year's Thanksgiving turkey, ing oldsters one could easily escape from the nersholding bags of groceries. on a lot. Between The Lines The Bare Bones Of Religion At Fordham -Mike Sweeney Being a bit of an obsessive neurotic myself (Whenever I go here, self-appointed wardens of our religion, and let us all thought competing against another that will be the best re- to the library I have to take a Vietnam-vintage Marine am- call foul loud and clear whenever we think we have reason to ligious witness—but men. Perhaps it is a deep strain of munition bag filled with books to quell my insecurities, that I do so. American pragmatism in me that says that which works is invariably never get to in the course of an evening. It is the As for myself, when I was a teenager religion seemed either right. The greatest defense of religion is the men that it only way I can convince my self that I will ever get anything of two things: it was an avenue for bargaining, or simply a produces: the children of its wisdom. It has always seemed to done.) I am well aware of what the unhealthy mind does to burden. I was in the habit of making deals with God; give up me that truly religious people were great ones. I have met fend off the fear of death, and what works out for me to be smoking in exchange for dominance over some poor female such people at Fordham. the fear of an "F" on an exam, or the greatest of all possible who probably knew nex: to nothing of my existence. I could We must examine the charge that the religious mai?~s" deaths to the psyche; no one to spend a Saturday evening never understand why God didn't grant my petitions. It was merely an obsessive, one who repeats empty phrases and ritu with. a clear case of the son unwittingly asking his father for a ser- als in order to hide from reality, one who violently engrosses At Fordham, folks deal with their fears in inexplicable pent, and the father giving him a loaf. himself in some aspect of religious practice that is not com- ways: drink beer sometimes, or maybe we revel in the hope of And when things weren't going well I generally forgot pletely human, that consumes him, one who strains the nat orgasmic delight, or books maybe. And suddenly everything about God, or remembered religion only as a burden. It was and lets slip the camel. We must examine such charges for seems to be a means of escaping death, all the things we do, something that made me feel guilty, even exploited that guilt. their veracity. even the cars we let ourselves be carried around in, and of There is that part of us that demands payment for the sins we For most of us, most of the time, I believe, religion is like course that greatest of all escapes—religion. commit, that bit of Raskolnikov in all of us that demands that: the observance of rituals for the expiation of guilt—but At Fordham, religion is seeped into the cobblestone ar- punishment for our own crimes. And there are those who use not for all of us, all the time. chitecture, as it is in the classroom. People tried to extirpate that part of man's nature in what they believe 7? service to The Chrisi of the Gospels was anything but an avoider of its hold about ten years ago, tried to make the University God. Although there were times when I toyed with the idea reality. He is an iconoclast, a man who shattered the empty somewhat secular; but as far as things go religion is still here. of a wrathful, Calvinistic God, I never really accepted it. It rules of men. He is the Christ who healed on the sabbath, That is all right, though. Every university has its religion, was my deepest instinctual conviction that it is a misinter- and whose disciples plucked grain when it was forbidden. I even if it isn't willing to admit it—from Harvard to Bronx pretation, a confusion of man's nature. believe that Christ leads us not to an avoidance of life Community College. Except for a few crucifixes that still The Christ that most people believed in seemed to me to through an avoidance of death, but instead through an ac- hang from one or two of the classroom walls in Dealy Hall, deny his sexuality, seemed to deny man's animal nature. ceptance of death and our creatureness, an opening up to the Fordham has complied with at least the letter of the law, if There was a natural repugnance in me for all that, for all that possibilities of life. not the spirit. They took down all the statues of the Virgin spoke of this world, and the other world. Whatever Christ Mary, and the saints, yet it remains. Even the classroom In his book The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker makes the meant by those expressions, let us not be too quick to con- point that what is normally considered a healthy personality buildings look religious. You can't take that out of them. demn the earth that he walked on. The formidable Keating Hall seen from the top of the hill on in society is really layers of protective repression. The truly Between Fordham Road, Southern Boulevard, and Web- Fordham Road, seems not so much a castle but a cathedral, religious person is most akin to the insane ("love-crazy," ster Avenue, there is a great variety of religious experience. flying buttresses and all. Plato called them), not because of their avoidance of reality, There is pageantry enough between those streets: long trains but because the religious person becomes vulnerable to the We must ask ourselves, then, what is all this religion that of robed Jesuits, incense bearing, and proceeding to the world. goes on around here? Are we to shun it, as we should shun beautiful music of the Bronx Arts Ensemble and the Ford- any obfuscating doctrine? Let us get to its bare bones at any ham Choir. Or there is the less formal midnight mass every And what greater symbol of this vulnerability than the rate, as one great American philosopher once said of all life. evening in the St. Thomas More Chapel, in the cool, damp cross—itself a great constellation of meaning, a symbol thai Let that be one of our chief tasks for the few years we are cellar of the University Church. But it is not one school of goes as deep us death itself.