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the student new^ VOLUME #53 ISSUE #11 http://www.academic.marist.edu/circle FEBRUARY 10, 2000 Semi-formal a success despite minor setbacks Melanie Rago, who also coor­ dinated the dance, agreed that everyone was having a great time. "1 think the semiformal went really well," said Rago. "The DJ was really good, the food was excellent, and everyone was out on the dance floor for most of the night." Though the turnout was not as big as the coordinators ex­ pected - only 100 people at- Jended^thpse who,did come out for the dance said that they had a wonderful time. <~.. C.-"~ v!~"Pt~ Christina Muller, a junior who attended the dance, said she was delighted that she went to the semiformal.

"It was a great time, and a good , . Circle photo/Nlikc Haigh opportunity to see people that I Justin Haight joined the housing staff as an RA last semester. haven't seen in a while," said Muller. "The Class of 2001 did a

Circle photc/Milce Haigh very good job in' putting the Doug Deiss and Erin Hoffman at the junior semiformal. dance together." Housing has In addition to the juniors' at­ by MIOHOEIIE WILLIAMS dance is held in March, but this tendance and enthusiasm at the StaffWriter year plans had changed, leaving those in charge of coordinating dance, the chaperones that were For juniors who were looking the dance only two weeks to sell invited, including Class of 2001 to relive their prom night, or just tickets. advisor Greg Moses, also had a a new look good time. Other chaperones get away from the usual bar Ben Amarone, president of the byERICDEABILL mester, replacing Jeanne included professors Daniel scene, the Class of 2001 pro­ Class of 2001 and SGA represen­ StaffWriter Frawley, who left to pursue other vided an opportunity for stu­ tative, thought that all went well Cochese Davis and Thomas career options. John Blazek, a dents to enjoy a change of pace. despite the short notice, which Wermuth, along with mentors The Office of Housing and 1991 graduate of Texas A&M On Friday, February 4th, the the juniors were given. Mary Murphy -and Andrea Residential Life is beginning the University, has taken responsi­ Class of 2001 heldtheir.annual "Overall, it was an excellent Bertolizzi. year 2000 with a full house. bility of Champagnat Hall, re­ Junior Semi-Formal dance at the event," Amarone said. "Even Although the role of the chap­ The trump cards lie in three placing April Quigley, who also Sheraton hotel in Poughkeepsie though we only had two weeks erones was to make sure things new resident directors, four new departed because of a career from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. to sell tickets, there was a good ran smoothly, many said that it resident assistants and a hand­ change.. Tickets were $25 a person, turnout, and everyone seemed was good to see the students ful of familiar faces rejoining As for the North End of cam­ which included transportation, to be having a good time." -. outside of the classroom. staff in various places. pus, Stephanie Clary, a 1998 a buffet style dinner and a DJ. Of the many events that the Professor Thomas Wermuth, The South End of campus has graduate of SUNY New Paltz, Although a good time was had student government association who is a member of the history seen the addition of two new has become the first permanent by all who attended the dance, holds, this dance is specifically department, thought that every­ resident directors. Dulyne resident director of Marian Hall the only set back was me short geared at, and runby, the Class thing went well in spite of the Desmangles of the Bronx has this academic year. amount of time that they had to of 2001. The dance was a non­ short time they.had to put the become the resident director of Sheahan Hallfor the spring se­ ...please see HOUSING,pg. 4 sell the tickets. Usually, the profit event. ...please see FORMAL,pg. 3 WEEKLY POLL Leap year causes miscalculations byTHEACIMMINO "I don't think it's going to be contains 366 days with Feb. 29 Have you gone StaffWriter a problem," McConaghy said. as the additional day. Leap year The reason computers may occurs in years whose last two sledding yet this This leap year may cause not acknowledge 2000 as a leap digits are evenly divisible by winter? computer problems. year lies in the rules of leap year four except for century years hi: 46 Similar to Y2K, computers firstestablished in ancient Rome not divisible by 400. lo:31 were not originally designed to under the rule of Julius Caesar. This year meets the criteria for Community. 2 register the year 2000 as a leap It was devised to compensate a leap year but computers were YES NO year. for the amount of time it takes not programmed accordingly. Features ...5 38 62 Martha McConaghy, man­ for the earth to completely circle Computers may register Feb. 29 Opinion.... 8 the sun. SURVEY BY BRENDAN MCGURK ager of systems network and as March 1. A&E 11 operations at Marist, said most In the current Gregorian cal­ Ths a mmsatnt^smvrf taken firm 100 ...please seeLEAP YEAR,pg. 3 Sports 16 Marat students. places have tested the scenario. endar leap year is a year that /" "Tsmwsfam THEGIRGLE FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 3 FORMAL: 1M&P YEAR:IjCornputer glitch may FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 2 yield unpredictable complications dance the ...continued from pg.l There are two major concerns to consider if Marist computers IN YOUR OPINION night away do not comply. Security The basic operation of the Campus computers could fail and cause Briefs a crash. The second is that there could be major problems Corner Compiled by with the financial programs and Caty Heeran programs used for scheduling How do you plan on spending classes. The remedy for such an issue would involve shutting down Valentine's Day? the entire system to reset the date. If necessary, the process Yearbook Needs You! A female MidRise student was Y2K compliant, Kameran Khan, the year 2000," Khan said. "As would take a couple of hours to Calling all sophomores and knocked unconscious after Vice President of information far as I know everything should execute. juniors! The yearbook is cur­ smacking her head against her technology said. be fine just like Y2K worked rently in need of your assis­ bedpost while goofing around Marist troubleshot this prob­ "Our computers are set to out." tance with all facets of produc­ with another student in the early lem when the network became handle this just like we did with tion. Also, send any pictures hours of Monday January, 31. you would like to contribute. Call the Renyard at x2149. Eleven bottles of Honey Brown Science department offers and 6 cans of Genny Lite were taken from freshmen early 100 DaysUntU Graduation Wednesday morning, February The Class of 2000 presents 2, in the breezeway of sports medicine major a 21 Society party to celebrate ChampagnatHall. 100 Days until graduation, Fri­ by CHRIS GROGAN licensed as athletic trainers in rooms, athletic facilities, hospi­ day February, 11,10pm-12:30 Security confiscated a multi­ Editor-in-Chief New York State. tals, clinics or secondary colored pipe and a small plastic "Drawing my sorrows Students who successfully schools. a.m. The celebration takes 'Taking my mom to a "With the sexiest man bag of marijuana from a male in 10 cent wings at Those students who are un­ complete the program will also Joe Parizo, a junior who is on place in the Small Dining Phillipino midget Champagnat student around 1 Noah's." on campus, Mike decided about a major will have be eligible to sit for the certifi­ the track team, said the major will Room. Tickets are $3 in ad­ rodeo." vance and $4 at the door. One a.m., Wednesday morning, Feb. Haigh." another option beginning next cation examination administered help the sports program. drink ticket is included in the 2. ••:• semester. by the National Athletic Train­ "I' m not the least bit interested admission price and additonal A new baccalaureate program ers' Association Board of Cer­ in sports medicine," he said. "If drinks are $1 each. Marist stu­ A burnt bagel's fumes set off in athletic training was approved tification. Graduates who pass sports medicine were here, it dents only and you must be another notorious Gartland Nathan Shook Brian Close Kelly Sullivan by the Marist Board of Trust­ this exam are automatically cer­ would be good practice because 21 years of age. Commons fire drill late Friday sophomore junior sophomore ees last Saturday. tified as athletic trainers by that everyone I know is hurt." night, Feb. 4, in the F Block. A Also known as sports medi- association. According to a 1998 National

.consecutive.'-fire, drill,followed : ..cine; the field of athletic train-, The New York State Education Athletic Trainers' Association Campus lyUnfatry Club the Security officer, result­ -"".. »< ;?•*. ~< -?-•> ^^-^<*>^^^->Z^^r-*^^<^<>*'<>™^.^^e>* v^to-jnfornvsjtudents»thafcihu-*- : fries frying in melted butter was dation in basic science andprac-' approved the. program. Marist. fied trainers is expected to ex­ gal and illegal beverages. invited guestsatfempted to sneak " merouscars were""booted" responsible for the second fire tical experience working with is the first college or university pand in the near future. Glenn Catholic Mass will be offered Approximately 80 soda into Leo Hall to pay a relative a from Donnelly Parking lot last alarm. The ubiquitous Deiss and Dr. Cochese Davis, schmoozing athletes. in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Marinelli, coordinator of sports throughout the Spring 2000 se­ cans, 1 liter of Bacardi Rum, visit. However, according to Se­ week. They ask students ...continued from pg. 1 According to Michael Capital District regions to offer medicine at Marist, agreed that mester as follows: Wednesday 1 bottle of Blackberry curity officer, John McClain, "the who don't have Donnelly many feel that those who put Tennenbaum, dean of the a license-qualifying program in the market is expanding. at 12pm, Thursday at 12pm and Several illegal guests attempted Brandy, 1 bottle of Melon two guests were half-bagged and stickers to refrain from park- short time they had to put the the dance together should be School of Science, the program athletic training. "Many states now require cer­ Sunday at 7pm. to use Marist College Ids to en­ Liqueur, 1 bottle of Johnny they tried to get in, but got . ing in the Donnelly lot. dance together. • •' commended for their hard work will offer graduates opportuni­ The new major requires 121 tified athletic trainers to be ter Marian on Friday, Feb; 4th, at Walker Red Scotch, 1 bottle snagged by security". "Knowing that the junior class within such a short amount of 6:44 and again around 3:25 a.m. ties in a growing field. credit hours. In addition to present at all high school prac­ of Absolute Vodka, 1 bottle had to move the date [of the time. at MidRise, Saturday morning, "Students will be able to classes in biology and chemis­ tices and games," he said. of Gilby's Gin, and 2 bottles The Security Office would like semi-formal], it was a great suc­ Chris Urynowicz, another jun­ The Art of Kissing Feb. 5th. However, the unoffi­ graduate with aBachelor of Sci­ try, courses specific to the new Marinelli also said opportuni­ of Vermuth were taken from cess," Wemuth said. "It was cial guests were seized by Marist ior who attended, felt that the ence degree and go on to the program include clinical athletic ties will be prevalent in other the students. good to see classmates that I The Student Programming Security and were evicted from coordinators of the dance did a country's top graduate and pro­ training, anatomy and physiol­ areas. know in a more relaxed environ­ Council is proud to present the Marist College Campus. great job in making this a suc­ fessional schools, or directly ogy, human nutrition, exercise "Graduates of the Marist pro­ ment than the classroom, and The Art of Kissing. Saturday, cessful event. into employment in many physiology, kinesiology and gram will have additional oppor­ they all seemed to be having a February 19th in the Nelly "I definitely had a great time, fields," he said. "This program therapeutic exercise and modali­ tunities in the field of industrial Goletti.Theater. This event is A motor vehicle in Beck Place • Wanted: good time." and considering they had to was broken into on Feb. 3. It prepares students for jobs with ties. Students will also be re­ health, particularly regarding the FREE with a valid marist ID, but Though everyone agreed that change the date, they put in a was brought to the attention of high schools, colleges, profes­ quired to fulfill Marist's core re­ recognition, prevention and re­ tickets are required. Volunteers the semi-formal was a good time,. good effort," Urynowicz said. security when some cassette sional sports teams, hospitals, quirements in liberal arts and habilitation of repetitive stress 'are needed as demonstrators. tapes turned up missing, during Students Interested in physical therapy clinics, corpo­ computer literacy. injuries," he said. For more information contact Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6. rate health clinics and industry." Students must also complete In addition to the NYSED ap­ the Office of College Activities The athletic training program a minimum of 800 hours of struc­ proval of the program, Marist is atx3279. Home Depot theft A strong herbal scent led Writing for The Circle will combine a rigorous course tured internships directed by a seeking accreditation by the Champagnat's RD to collect 1 load in the sciences with intern­ certified athletic trainer who is Commission on Accreditation of pipe filled with marijuana, 1 blow turns into security ships that provide real work ex­ officially associated with the Allied Health Education Pro­ Now it's your turn tube, and 1 bag with a small periences for Marist students. Marist program. These hours grams. Calling all Marist students! If amount of marijuana from 3 male Graduates of the program will be may include work in training you have a band, an event, a students at 1a.m. Wednesday, concern on campus club, or any other campus news Feb 2. Alessandro if he could use her that you want to _s.ee in this col­ ; byDOUGGUARINO Asst. Managing Editor phone to call for help. Once he The Circle wants YOU! umn, contact the Circle at x2429 The Circle is currently looking was given permission to use me orHZAL. Five students cracked into the " Leo Hall Pepsi machine at 3:40 A recent incident in Gartland phone however, he explained a.m., Sunday morning, Feb.6. for new writers for the features Commons has some students that he had forgotten the num­ If you are a journalism The noise drew the attention of questioning the level of campus ber of the person whom he needed to call, and proceeded safety. to look through his wallet. and news sections. If you are An unidentified white male en­ major or just interested Weekend Weather tered the unlocked apartment of In the mean time, roommate reliable, a good writer, and want Marist student Emanuela Ann Marie Bermudez and Alessandro in Gartland's 'F' neighbor Michele Williams joined Alessandro in the com­ in writing for The FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: block at approximately 3:15 p.m. mon area of the apartment. Ac­ on Monday, Jan! 31. Accord^ to see your byline in The Circle cording to Alessandro, the sus­ ing to Marist Security, the indi­ pect continued to search vidual, described by Alessandro Circle, please call through the wallet for a consid­ as 5'8" with dark brown hair, fled can xz^zy or email tiu\L,. erable amount of time. to Gartland after being observed hi: 43 shoplifting at the Home Depot "It had been about 10 minutes x2429. store located directly across and the man was still looking for Io: 26 the number while all these Route 9. people were coming over," said the student newspaper of marist college Source: http://www.weather.com (The Weather Channel) Claiming to be having car trouble, the suspect asked ...please see THEFT,/^. 4. THE CIRCLE FEBRUARY 10,2000 PAGE 4 c ; : HOUSING: A ne#• |p^ y:;;:;-:,. ; Alessandro heading toward the, campus apartment in the middle the time, itwas illegal foryourig of the time the-matches'ended ebrated in Canada, Mexico, the Gartland residentcalled Security tor of Safety and Security Tom of the day;"'said Kramer. —=•'-'• irirriarriagSi ^^"--^ '.••I v , order of Eriiperor' Claudius U. -^A rouna 49g A ?D^ Pope'' tralia^arid-the United States. thhvimi'ghtMeibuil'm''T-V, ;~v * Tm*having:troub/e*stayin£"in who.believed single men made Gelasius declared February 14 not. sure.because she runs hot relationships. After about 2 better soldiers than married St. Valentine's Day, replacing pnd cold. One minute she's re­ .months;! get bored of them. ply nice, and the next, she's a Why am I so picky? jf*jtd£g&ij£a£ 'royal b*tch." She likes to Miarhit (."aliKan: Marist celebrates Black History Month Dear anonymous, 'Llic same Rcctitm of tlic ti-atlic law.- requires mess with guys' Heads, and Th«f Prde^tiian Safety Project is a program pedustnann, crosHirig in a designated oioss-w-alk, to she's really got me under some That's easy to understand be­ ct<=Kijj,-ijcil to chimncl pedestrians to one of three not leave the curb or uttac-r placu ol safety (c.£* tht- by CANEIL.McDONALD sort of spell: What should I do? - cause after about 2 months, cross* a.TTcs so iliat e in charge, but after a while, originally chose the second I'm sure you were raised to be crtnsttvaHc I*4**!**strzans cannnt tertre uniftff sysleni is to aa.sist pc-desiriariK Jicross Koutt" if he'll get sick of you always lisr a-c vi crosswalk cr.haticemeiit mt<-ndcd to these two great men, many vhirn. Of course, some guys like you're looking for. Maybe yon Tvnimd Jnvets of tlicit t esponsjbihty to yielu to other significant events have [This month, the bookstore's feature is a selection of litera­ :o be bossed around, told what pedestrians m. a «.3-v»e^walk. have in your mind the image ol occurred in February as well. ture celebrating BlackHistory Month. :o do, or even be spanked. Hey, Vvlicii Traiixbortal traxfii: li»hu or .slop signs are Ultimmntisd s.tfpx* waroi'ifs motorists of the the perfect guy, and of course, HOI JTI place .it u croii&wftlk, the current lavt (\'&1' • co.5s.svialfc h.xve lecently r>c<-n in^raJled. Shrubbery The 15th Amendment was ['m not here to judge, to each you haven't found him yet, so Sectioii 1 13 3 ) lX-tjiiJics ii'otoiists to "yield the in lite meilinn w»7J be changed to allow for b«tt<.r passed on February 3, 1870, cans! On February 1, BSU kicked strongly encouraged to present lis own, but if you're looking what you've been doing is set­ »Jjte?l* ofwav" TO ptzdc>r»i »iis vn.jsw.uy. in a sit-Tiil distance lot pedestrians :md nuttonsts. '1'iie giving African Americans the off its Black History Month Ac­ a program that relates to Black for a relationship and some re- tling, and settling never works NYSDOT will be i-«?proc"!iTnTni»ii^ the variable :»:! to a movie night in the Sheahan ored People (NAACP) was tow pathetic.er, I mean, sweet fun with the wrong ones! ST*.IJ» to ;ill-.»w ilsc pciO">uian !o. It teiiiernbcr that 'hi' *l;ishinj3 iiglil •; arc nut a would like to encourage students shown is A Time to Kill, which Tiv vriuc-le opcriitur ucals «-nJv *<• blow down to ri'f.ulitoiy device liKe a sti>plir;.1it or «.:op Mj*n. ary6,2000). of all backgrounds to attend. deals with the racial injustices 1 *,ai"cJy -jtMow The pctlustxian to I~UM.S1I <:««.>S.5IMI% then Other on-campus organizations of the South. I Man not returning, your ITven thiiur^h motorists aie reqtuxed to yield tor Communities have different . phone calls? Coiirused the wlnclc ppwa'of is *n compliance -with the l.i\v pcdc5tritiian.<: should be on their guard while tory Month. Here on campus, Black History Month. Many resi­ venture out into the community, sending? nave a rash alvr.iys required wht'n A motorisl encounters a crossing at any cvoss-vi'alk. tvtotorifts and I you cairt identify? Then pedestrian, in a crosswitlfc such a& the one «t .Mftirict, the Black Student Union has dent halls have posted bulletin there are many other activities . Email your probelms to pedesttitujs should act respou&ibiy and courteously boards featuring die accomplish­ I Lusty Lisa @ K8GJior to fAcilitate the safe use of one lughways. played an important role in edu­ ...please see HISTORY pg.6 the information you cating students about the con­ ments and biographies of famous i need. tributions of African Ameri- Black Americans. 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FEBRUARY 10, 2000 FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE6 Features PAGE 7 Horoscopes Snapshots!f Easy Recipes

Here we have two pictures from merry old England! # LEO Above; Freshman Bethany Reeves is standing in a doorway at SAGITTARIUS Lemon Rosemary ARIES You're forceful, dynamic, self- Framlingham Castle in Frarnlingham, England. Below is Reeves There's plenty of love in your Be in a good mood. With the confident and enthusiastic. You Chicken with Couscous and Andrew Marshall taking in a beautiful countryside view. life, and that makes up for Internship programs: moon and Jupiter in your sign, might even be right. Others think Bethany went across the pond over the break and visited this Application deadline whatever you lack. Keep your you feel like there's plenty of you are, but don't believe them. castle which has been used as a military frotress.an Elizabethan sense of humor, and even a forFaU2000: everything. A person you're at­ You're the one who's more likely prison, a poorhouse, and a school. 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The day you could encounter a-, locking horns, get a friend to fork arid serve; Serves 4. '--..'. • London, England snag. One olderpersori in par­ would go by in about five min­ .intervene. You're good at help­ utes. That's what it would seem . , ,.,•_ Monterrey, Mexico ticular could}tajke:o:£fense.ifjypuu;in g "other people sort out their miss something^he^or§liethinks,., like, anyway. You could make' •VMSffXi <*«•? , -^f (issues, so don't hesitate. You *i*'^«- ***» "?3r • (Mord, England is important.Noneed t'ost'arfa'*" several awesome discoveries;' may not be able to mediate if too. Cancel all your other ap­ Distinctive programs that • Quito, Ecuador fuss. Offeryour apologies freely, you're personally involved, but if the other person wants one. pointments. You don't need the combine internships in most who can? That's what friends distraction! are for. major fields with course Student Bar review work at host institutions. Don't miss out on a once in a lifetime opportunity!! of the Week SCORPIO CANCER PISCES Even though you're facing some You're not sure of the outcome, byJOECANNERELI You and a partner are after the big jobs, you've got a lot same objective. You have but you're creative. Don't Special to the Circle people in the bar. My friends going for you. Tempers are leave it up to chance. Get your­ and I remained there until it different ways of approaching short, but you don't have to get the problem. This can be good, self into the proper environment, "Been out lately?" I now have closed at 3:30 a.m. and then rattled. You're good at staying and the proper attitude, to have three excuses to go out every called it a night. but not If you keep expecting calm even under a great deal of the other person to do what you a great idea. You can make it hap­ weekend: I just turned 21,1 like On Saturday we decided a pressure. That's good because pen, and you should. Others are to drink and I wanted to write would have. others are betting you will. change of scenery was in order. depending on you. Just do it about the local drinking estab­ After a lively game of Beirut, my lishments. friends and I headed to the Re­ Extra! Extra! The first place I visited last naissance Pub. This particular Friday was Brady's Publick establishment is commonly re­ House on Garden Street, it is a ferred to as Rennys. Rennys Off Campus This Weekend small bar that offers a relaxing has a different special each and friendly atmosphere. You'll night, offering bargains on both MUSIC find random tunes emanating beer and mixed drinks. There Read all about it! Jazz- Tonight. Feb. 10 Rob Griffith at the Cubbyhole Coffeehouse 44 Raymond Ave., from the jukebox and people was a large crowd in Rennys on Poughkeepsie. 483- 7584 linedupatthedartboard. Some Saturday night. After a few nights you might be lucky beers and socializing we had "American Symphony Chamber Orchestra," Bard-Vassai Concerts. Fi iday. Feb. 11 enough to catch a live band. tired of the bar scene and On second thought, wouldn't Olin Hall, Bard College. Rte. 9G Annandale-on-Hudson. The drinks were reasonably headed to a friend's house to Saturday, Feb. 12 Skinner Hall, Vassar College, Raymond Ave., Poughkcepsie. priced and the staff was friendly. have a small party. you rather write about what's Leon Botstein, conductor. Pre-concert talk>7pm. 8pm. $15.758-7425." It isn't the type of place that you would expect to see bellig­ Joe is a junior psychology ART erent people, but this night was going on? If so, contact The "African-American Artists of the Hudson Valley," major who just turned 21. He different. A patron had too enjoys his newage that allows featuring sculptures, paintings and photography, through February 27 much to drink and after vomit­ Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main street, Beacon, 831-4988 him to go to local bars Circle, the student newspaper of ing all over the floor they were without the hassle of using a asked to leave. MISCELLANEOUS fake I.D. and praying that the HISTORY: Cont'd Marist College by email at After this unsightly incident, bouncer won't ask him why Open ice @ the Mid Hudson Civic Center, Poughkcepsie, 454-5800 Monday, 1 lam-1 pm I left and went to The Derby on frompg.5 bers of the community. = . Friday* 11 arm 1pm, 7:30 pnv 9pm Saturday and Sunday, 2:30- 4;30 " ~ ",. his eyes look suspiciously Main Street. Both a driver's li­ brown. As the diversity of the Marist HZAL and show the campus cense and college identification to enjoy. The Dutchess County population continues to grow, Beginning February 11. "Spanky's 15th Annual Mardi Gras Festival. ; are required for admittance into If you are also 21, are a YMCA is featuring a night of the importance of acknowledg­ what you've got. Spanky's Restaurant, 85 MainSt; Poughkeepsie, 485-2294 this bar and proper attire is re­ music, entertainment, and re­ ing different cultures becomes Festive atmosphere, live music, roving caricaturist, "costume party, exotic trip giveaway quired. There was a live band connoisseur of the local freshments on February 19th. more significant. With so many Original ideas encouraged and welcomed. playing a mix of alternative and nightlife, and think you The Second Annual Black Pres­ activities being offered, Black (Then I won't have to fillthi s space with "Ballet Hispanico.Bardavon, 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. , classic rock. Budweiser bottles can write a better tige Awards are being held at History Month is a great chance Saturday, February 12,8pm. 473-2072 • were the special for the night, review than this, email the Family Partnership Center for students to become more lame propaganda.) This stunning world-class ensemble blends jazz; ballet, modern and ethnic dance into a but it didn't attract many. At on February 26th. The purpose spirited and unique style reflecting contemporary Hispanic-American culture. the Circle at HZAL for aware of the contributions of 1:30 a.m. there was only 15 your chance at fame. of these awards is to give rec­ African Americans. ognition to outstanding mem­ THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE FEBRUARY 10, 2000 FEBRUARY 10, 2000 Op-Ed Op-Ed PAGE 9 PAGE 8 The views expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of The Circle CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW... ABRIDGING FREEDOM OF SPEECH OR OF THE PRESS Vote for our generation sume the same is true for many tify than the more abstract, fuzzy national deficit, the depletion of the system and make an actual others my age; we are disen­ concept of affirmative action in Social Security, nuclear weap­ effort to change things. Xers, gaged from the political scene. present time. ons, and the destruction of our currently the largest pool of No diss here, but none of us are Or, consider opposition to the environment all have the poten­ voters, must grow up and claim picketing outside Lowell Tho­ Vietnam War. In hindsight, our tial to cause disaster for us and their territory in the political mas on any regular basis. involvement in Vietnam a clear our own children. We grew up landscape. It is not shocking to notice blunder. We sympathize with with these issues looming over Michael Bagnato is from tiiatGeheration X (or Y, the cut­ the veterans, victims and those our heads, listening to bands Norwalk, Connecticut. He is a off is '78) lacks the idealistic fer­ who lost friends and family bitch about them. When the is­ Communication major concen­ vor that our parents can flaunt members victimized by the seem­ sues are ignored, our jaded mis­ trating very hard on multime­ about having had back when ingly pointless war. We have trust of the government is justi­ dia with a minor in Art. •they were our age. Older gen­ great respect for the people who fiable. erations long have pointed the put their reputations and lives This article was not written to finger on the vague idea that on thejine to criticize the war in provide excuses for our apa­ Turn the page to byMICHAELBAGNATO television has numbed us into an effort to keep other young thetic behavior. There is no ex­ learn how to get free Opinon Editor apathy about our world. From Americans from dying. Com­ cuse to not vote in this year's classified space in the perspective of Xers, the pare that to our interest toward upcoming election. I often hear 1960's.eharacterizfid a time when recent attempts at campaign fi­ students are not interested in The Circle!!! I may have been slacking a bit the youth were forced to unify nance reform. We quickly flip voting because candidates do lately in my reading of current in order to protect themselves past C-SPAN's up-to-the-minute not address die issues mat mat­ WRITE WRITE WRITE WRITE events surrounding political from threats to their well-being. coverage of Senate hearings in ter to our generation. This is a WRITE WRITE WRITE WRITE campaigns. I inadvertently The issues of our parents gen­ order to view the History lame argument. The typical can­ know more about N'SYNC eration were issues of urgency, Channel's endless documenta­ didate is interested in getting SAVEAWORDFDLEONTOA through peripheral MTV ab­ and somehow, more tangible. ries on Vietnam. The situation elected. If Generation X does FLOPPY, PRINT A HARD sorption than I do about any one The Civii Rights Movement seems less important when so not make it to the ballot box COPY, AND DROP THEM of thepossiblepresidential can­ was a fight against Jim Crow many people's lives are out of based on any excuse, the candi­ OFF INTO THE ENVELOPE didates. That's sad for two rea­ and the denial of the right to danger. Or is it? date will not spend his precious HANGING ON THE LT 212 sons: 1) I try my hardest not to vote to a large segment of the To say that the problems of time and money on a demo­ DOOR. 500+WORDS. NOW! know anything about N'SYNC, population; the justification for today are somehow less impor­ graphic that will not get him and 2) I know I am not alone! this struggle to obtain funda­ tant is a naive argument. Global votes. Therefore, it is necessary WRITE WRITE WRITE WRITE It's not such a wild guess to as­ mental rights is easier to iden­ warming, the accumulation of a to move past complaints about WRITE WRITE WRITE WRITE New Yoricstateofmind The Spindoctor...

**All letters to the editor must be ruled that New York's rules vio­ officially announcing his candi­ lated totality concerning the dacy, he stated that he intends righitovote. on running. The above is not submitted by the Friday before -v. These "Stalinist tactics" what is attracting all of the at­ would happen to an unfortunate : : Ww v ;; w sound very similar to something tention. soul who made the mistake of publication date. Drop a letter in 'o* J ' V '', ^ " '. ." ^ ;^ ;j called The Good Old Boy sys­ Perhaps this will sum up Clinton opening his front door during tem. This system goes into ef­ politics: the salting process, it baffles me Student fect to keep voters from consid­ to know tiiat despite such tech­ LT2U or email us atHZAL** Dear Editor, changes his mind ering candidates who had not Captain Jack will get you nology, there is still enough ice been endorsed by party lead­ high tonight on my front stoop for me Marist Finally!!! I would just like to say that the February 3,2000 issue of Tfie Circle was ers. In this instance, it was And take you to your special hockey team to successfully very well done. In the past I have critized the quality and impartiality of the writing implemented on the wrong can­ island conduct a practice. neiniefesied injoming in The Circle, but I was very pleased when I read this issue. (In case you don't didate. Mr. Bush, can you say Captain Jack will get you by While Donnelly Hall's striking remember, I have criticized The Circle writing hi the past, which had led to a rnini- ? Despite recent tonight resemblance to the Death Star war-of-wordsbetween formereditorsand me.) The articles were nicely written, and troubles in New Hampshire, Just a little push and you'll be is beginning to seem less and the layout was very pleasing. I especially enjoyed-Nik Bonapartis' coverage of an George Bush was poised to win smilin' less coincidental, it is doubtful off-campus houses'fire. > : r ^ ^ theNewYorkprimary. Itisnow Your sister's gone out. She's that die crafty individual who byDERRICKAJONESH possible many Republican vot­ I don't know if you and the staff had a major overhaul or if you realized that maybe on a date robbed Home Depot last week Political Columnist ers, disgusted by insider poli­ by DOUGLASP.GUARINO you weren't doing as well as you could, but this is agiant leap in the right direction. You just sit at home and needed to use the powers of die tics in its full glory, will switch Assistant Managing Editor Please keep up the good work, and thank you for raising your standards. masturbate Force in order to getpast Marist New Yorkers are known for be­ their allegiance from Bush and Security when he men decided ing tough, firm, and sometimes vote for McCain. Itwas not wise Sincerely, " These are the lyrics from to pay a visit to a Gartland apart­ rude. However, when it comes to try to keep such a popular Chris Cavallari Hillary Clinton's unofficial theme Is ir just me, or has the lecenl ment" And as if doing laundry to using "Stalinist tactics," just candidate as McCain off the song Captain Jack, by Billy Joel. infestation ot snow and ice, isn't stressful enough already, leave that to the legislators in ballot Americans, especially Itwasplayedbeforeherofficially coupled with the never-ending - some Home Depot stock boy/ Albany. For the past few New Yorkers, want choice. declaring her candidacy. Now construction, beginning to make Town of Marlboro police officer the student newspaper of raarist college months the Republican Party in People who were not even go­ her campaign is being attacked the,Marist campus reminiscent (I wonder which one of tiiose New York State has tried to ing to vote for McCain are mad Jaime Tomeo & Chris Grogan for promoting drug use. of aStar Wars episode? ForasI jobs pay more) so desperately block John McCain from getting that they would not have die Editors-inChief Though it would be foolish to gaze out the window of aDyson wanted to be a hero tiiat he in­ on the ballot for tbe Republican option to. Newfound support think her campaign would so classroom, die sight of count­ vaded Gartland's laundry" room, We Have Moved! presidential primary which takes for McCain has not been lim­ JilIGiocondo& Nik Bonopartis Lisa Burke blatantly do such a thing, less miniature snow plows busily • armed and readyto apprehend place on March 7. George W. ited to New Hampshire, but has DougGuarino News Editor Features Editor Clinton politics are known for treading about somehow re- the fugitive shoplifter. • The Bush, whose name only shared sprouted throughout die coun­ Managing Editors their ambiguity. Whetherpoliti- mindsme of Storm Troopers and shoplifter, of course, was not company with Steve Forbes on try including New York, and cal blunder or cryptic message Battle Droids. And yeVdespite actually in the laundry room The the New York Ballot, supported with that the desire to vote for MikeBagnato Chris Knudtsen JeffDahncke one has to wonder what state of their endless toil, I still can'tback because he was too busy en­ this action. Republican leaders, him. Opinion Editor A&EEditor Sports Editor mind tiiey were in. out of my parking space. joying a pqst-felony cigarette Gov. George Pataki and state • What is really fascinating elsewhere in die F block. Writing Center MikcHaigh MaryGrodio& JeffSalamone GOP Chairman William Powers, LETSGETREADY-. though, are the high-powered It must he mentioned though, Photo Editor • Colleen Barrett Webmaster contended that McCain did not TORUMBLE mobile salt cannons that are re­ mat Gartland residents don'tex- have enough valid signatures in sponsible for the four tons of Monday 1-9:30 p.m. . Tuesday 1-7 p.m. Business Editors actiy make it difficult for the eight of the 31 congressional The battle for New York offi­ sodium tiiat you find on your scum of Poughkeepsie to get districts. This being the case stoop every morning. Once Wednesday 1- 9:30 pan. Thursday 1-7 p.ra. Patrick Whittle, Staff Czar cially began with Hillary Clinton Derrick Jones II is a Political into their apartments, consider­ though, most candidates do not drought to be only a mytii, these Friday 1-4 p.m. CModele Clarke, Faculty Advisor announcing her Senate ran over Science Major, News Director ing that most of them don't completely satisfy most of New wonders of technology drive up X2735 The Circle is the student newspaper of Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Issue die weekend. At die same time for WMCR 88.1 and is a even bother to lock tiieir front are published every Thursday. We welcomeletters to the editor, club announce­ York's intricate primary rules. New York City Mayor, Rudy and down campus walkways, doors. Therefore last Friday, McCain Senator in SGA. ments and story ideas. We cannot publish unsigned letters to the editor. The Giuliani appeared on five Sun­ and actually shoot salt at your Now in our new location: was granted access on the bal­ doorway at a rate of about four Circle staff can be reached at 575-3000 x2429 or by email at HZAL. You can day morning news shows, ty­ lot along with Alan Keyes by a million grams per second. While Cannavino Library, Room 330 visjt us_on the web at http://www. academicmarist. edufcircle. ing William Ginsberg of Monica U.S. District judge. The judge Lewinsky fame. Though not I shudder to tiiink about what ...please seeDOUG, pg. 10 THE CIRCLE FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 10 The views expressed on these pages are not necessarily those of The Circle Arts £ Entertainment FEBRUARY 3, 2000 PAGE 11 Insomniac's Manifesto over missle testing.* When back.; The, injuries were sus speaking of , gradual tained after she refused to cool* that says "If you smell like tuna, people do and did NOT smell zine, listen to your walkman, fense too as well, because she byADAMKOWALSKI as a child. Would adults have disarmanent, something was . Jesse Ventura a chicken pot pie sit next to mis guy." For the. like tuna, mind you), and in­ break out the WheelrO from looked like an overweight Tina Staff Writer been as horrified as I was at that lost during translation, leading ; at a fundraiser for 'specially first week and a half, each and quired, as politely as I could, your closet or just twiddle your Turner with a shaved head. 2:30 AM, info-mercials, half young age to learn of Pee Wee's the Noith Korean ambassador .abledichildreh. Ventura said 11^1 every day someone would plop where he would be exiting the thumbs, but for the love of God The train is where worlds col­ naked women and 90 year old perversions? Well enough of to feel threatened; Outraged at ."What?. Its not,like the chaii down in the seat next to me, and mass transit monolith. do not talk to anyone" would lide. For instance,T just realized men trying to tell me why I this, back to flipping through the the misconcicvcd barbarity,. was really metal.", , W^K^C *^PMI each and every day my senses ' He looked back like I had just make a good inscription in Grand that I have mentioned both tuna should buy the adominizer. channels. Ambassador stormed from the . ,, Chapter leaders of the organi ^^W£ t™^ f*lai were immediately beset upon by asked him to break dance for me. Central Terminal instead of that and Tina Turner in this column. Happy Days fe-runs and game The foreign language channel embassy. Communications • zation formerly known as Alco Kf? a furious assault offish-like fra­ While I am sure he has mastered crap about "tribute to the mem­ That may not seem ostensibly shows in foreign languages that is now showing a heavy set have ceased since., • ; . " holies Anonymous has begar •L grances. Perhaps that over­ "The Worm;" it tookhim a good bers of the public service" or ironic, but there was a sandwich feature a hidden camera gag woman being spun in a space Pouncing on this news in an " to pursue a lawsuit against the whatever. In my first week of w^w^.RflH ' states my point a little, but more half-minute to mutter out his shop that I ate lunch at with my with a prostitute and her pimp; camp sphere. Is this what attempt to rally back his past several state courts. Under theii often then not the odious of­ answer:- "Poughkeepsie." I commuting, I was perusing mother many years ago in New then men crawling through people really want to see? Could supporters. Patrick Buchanan of , new title, Society of the Sobri- ~-^^B| through the new issue of The fender chose to sit next to me chalkeditup to the possibility .Bedford, MA (The Whaling tubes filled with cockroaches Friends benefit from this sort of the Reform Party stated, "Well, -: efy Challenged, they plan to sue Nation when I noticed that the while the train was rolling that he might just not have City, my city of origin), and what and rabbits,! not that there is television? Well I sure think so. why not? Tear all their aims off. for equal driving rights as wcl Marist Institute for Public Opin­ byPATRICKWHTTTLE through somewhere in northern wanted me to know he was from ;did 'they' have on the menu? anything wrong with that. But Why do we have to fill our late Let's start a war." The sudden- * as for damages caused by theii : ion was mentioned in abrief col­ Westchester County, still a long' Poughkeepsie.The next day a That's right: The Tuna Turner. us insomniacs seem to crave nights with infomercials and by CHRIS KNUDTSEN chain of events look a dramatic . own drunk driving accidents umn, I opened my eyes wider Interning in New York City this way from New York, which similar situation arose, however Albeit a simple tuna fish pita more, something mindless, idi­ Oprah reruns? Why must in­ A&E Editor turn on February 2, this nation's Said one representative of the greatly magnified my olfactory instead of Captain Wall Street, and gestured {forward with my pocket, I was inclined to order it semester, it seems as if I spend otic, unintelligent, almost somniacs be depraved of qual­ greatest holiday. - ' SSC, "I'm almost always drunk suffering. Maybe citizens of my victim this time was Joe Blow head, causing the woman next then and am inclined to laugh the vast majority of my time childlike;..yet somewhat odd ity television? We want Bob Despite the short period of Presidential primary candidate, I work and **** so' I gots tc Westchester like lox on their USA. He responded similarly, ;to.me to look at me like I was about it now. The mysteries of aboard Metro-North commuter and deranged. Newhart reruns and The glamor I allowed myself after George W. Bush, was rushed to drive. If I'm always drunk anc bagels in the morning, and I only he was headed for New from outer space. I attempted to ' life, once again revealed on rail. While the near two hour Well, here is a surprise, what Simpsons 24 hours a day, with a lecoming the editor of the most St. Mercy hospital in NY at 3:30. always need to drive, there' have no problem with that. All Hamburg. While I was tempted explain to her that I go to Marist, Metro-North- the best 80 bucks commute itself is a bastion of is this on Comedy Central early one hour break for non stop beer read section in the paper (scc- Monday morning. By.3:34, he nuttin I can do bout it." He I ask is that they cease bathing to chalk up this incident to the and work for the MIPO, and I'm a week I've ever spent. self-abuse and discomfort, as on a Monday morning?...a re­ commercials. We want bears 3nd to the security briefs). I find was pronounced dead. ..The blamed state governments be in it. possibility that he just did not interning at The Nation, and I any Marist intern will tell you, it run of Pee Wee Herman, but this riding zebras and monkey driven Tiyself bored. Rather than do cause of death was sudden heart cause, "...they should be pro want me to know that he lives in thought it was ironic. She is certainly worth it. You can Of course, I will be the first to isn't Pee Wee. Why is there a rocket cars. We want lumber­ mother rambling speach about failure. A close friend for sev­ viding me with free transporta a town with a name that sounds promptly, switched seats at the learn a lot on the train, day in admit that I commit more than a drunken pirate and mirrors on jack competitions on ESPN and wme abstract theory, J shall re­ eral years, Frances Gohgla, resi­ tion so I can work. How else air like that of a low-rent fast food next stop, apparently to sit next and day out, about people and few social faux pas of my own Pee Wee's shoes to look up extreme sports that no man can ran the news in a clearer light. dent of Columbia said, "It must I supposed to pay niy taxes. OJ restaurant, I decided to refrain to her boyfriend, but I still ab­ the way they interact (plus, it on the train. For example, I now . Patrick Whittle is officially women's dresses? Mind failing, do except one libation induced *\iso. since is the only part most have been all the sudden buy whiskey?". from asking people where they sorbed an ounce of disrespect. •ead, my journalist integrity makes for a beautiful segway realize, that asking someone "'y to be called "Patty vision blurring, confusion set­ Canadian. changes, made him panic." Despite the searing hatred o: were going altogether. Besides, Then I remembered.that I had the nakes it my duty that you leave into this .week's.cacophonous where they are getting off is a , McWhittle." Ever since he got ting in. An HBO programming 65 channels and this is the best His father announced today millions and repeated assinatioi the only reason I asked in the whole seat to myself now, and I his paper on the lloor after ch­ collection of Qaustic conclu­ cardinal sin on Metro-North. that fancy-pants-internship at logo pops up on the screen and we can do. Our parents had that he wishes that his son's attempts, Sadaam Hussein i sions.) • -.:"'"•.. first place was because I wanted looked back at her as if to say, aining some meaningful infor­ On the crowded train ride home, ... _The: Nation, he endearingly re­ sanity resumes. - Pee Wee was three channels, if they were campaign race could end with still alive and nobody is happy! the window seat. "Now who's the dumb one?" mation. So here is the news. The most unfortunate bit of I situated myself next to a Wall fers to himself in the third per­ an adultshow on HBO first so lucky, all of which carried the dignity. Bush said, "He never Plans of a plot to kill Husseii 'Proper commuter etiquette ac­ She once again looked at me like Campaign 2000 self-discovery I have made on street looking gentleman (who son ;:-r:'.-.;as..h..r: "Omega this makes sense now. Seg­ football game. Why must we fill did anything as well as I did. For tually seems to entail-not talk­ I was frombuter space, which-.! were found by CIA agents yes­ , the train is that I must have an had just come from a hard day rAiWhittlegrand&";;*)F.-';r.i ments of 1950s hygene films to our television with mind numb­ It seems the cryptic prophecy one last time, 1 will finish what ing to anyone "Bring a maga­ could have very easily taken :ofk terday in one of David Duke: invisible sign around my neck doing whatever it is those •/iOOih?. HU: OJ tt'.'-'Oifo 0(1 be shown to our school chil­ ing game shows that ask ques­ if chaos and revolution com­ he started." Polls show, that a; camps. Brief notes and tape: ing along with the new t '! onr. boos srij lie snivvof!.?. .r.*y;h dren, showing all the good and tions about nursery rhymes? Is large number ofrsheepfiiave- -were uncovered, revealingiha- clean kids with their blond hair this making a better America? nilleniiim have come true. The chased this aged shepherd, in­ Duke.had blackmailed. Joh and blue eyes while the dirty Why are we so enthusiastic world has been shaken by re- dicating that he is now far ahead Rocker into going to Iraq witl; Part deux kids have dark hair, and we won­ about stupidity? Once again ent explosions of radical bc- ofMcCain. plans to murder Hussein. Dukt Don't you have anything der where John Rocker gets his Urkel will be back asking "Did I lavior in the political sphere. was attempting to also rally sup ...cont'd from pg.'9 ideas... do That?", except he will be host­ The race for the First presidency Other News port for a presidential bid, try­ Texas is shaped like my/' shoe. . . Why did CBS have to ruin this ing his own talk show with las made foi stiangu bedfel- ing to outshine his prodig} ows. Apparently they are under the satire of children's program­ make-overs of Ricki Lake and Hillary Rodham Buchanan in the hopes foi Seveial days ago, on January IMPORTANT to say? who's frying baloney? impression that a magnetic force ming. Here we have an ex­ Jenny Jones at military camp. Clinton has dropped from the power. Trying to pull Rockei 11, diplomatic efforts with North field spans-the length of Route tremely intelligent show in The words from my television New York Senate race only a day down with him Duke com Korea broke off. The source of 9, thus preventing po-town's which adults could laugh at a start to blur together, as do the after announcing her mented, "It's not like I had tc tennis should only be played by elves... he sudden cut in relations was lower forms of life from gaining children's show. All the char­ lines on my computer. Pee Wee candidancy as a result of seri­ twist his arm or anything." i misunderstanding during talks access to the Marist campus: acters were there: a genie, a is the only intelligent thing ous injuries to her neck and And that's how it is. Nufif said according to the gravitational pull of. my nose... pteradactal, a mailman who In order to remedy this prob­ on...God Geraldo please save opened and stole the mail, and Bob Vila is my illegitimate child... lem, I am currently in the pro­ me from this damnation. In My CD.Player: Good Clean Fun (Shopping For a Crew) all the other characters I loved meet me in the cornfield, Ozzy... cess of drafting an experimental - Condemned 84 (Face The Aggressor) plan that I will be submitting to the SGA for approval at next week's Senate meeting. Similar Good Views From the Bridge somebody step on a duck??? to the "scared straight" program Knudtsen's All Time CLASSIFIED by DOUGLAS DEISS volved in this production is evi­ Christopher Yapchanyk com­ Apparently they --StaffWriter dent in efforts of the cast and mented by saying, you will see This coming weekend, Marist crew. "We were'ready a week the character "disintegrate Favorite Movies are under the im- -- College Council on Theatre Arts early, thanks to the students", emotionally before the audi­ AD SPACE pression that a will be presenting Arthur Coury added. According to ences eyes." In addition, Coury Miller's play, A View From The Coury, every department held its adds that Eddie and Catherine Suburbia (the original) Classified ad space is now magnetic force Bridge. The show, beginning own and every single aspect both make serious changes by field spans the Thursday night and ending contributed to the production. the end of the production. available to all students... Sunday, brings together the tal­ The story is set during the -"Eddie is unrecognizable by the When Harry Met Sally length of Route ent of many Marist College stu­ 1950's, but seems to carry value end arid Catherine gains much For any purpose! even today. "Though set in 91 dents. wjsdom and maturity herself. Included in the ensemble cast 1955, the play's heartwretching The set adds a lot of depth to Sid and Nancy is Junior " Christopher story is timeless, said Christo- "this play. "The main part of the Write 25 words or less and that forewarns juvenile delin­ pher Yapchanyk. v; quents to the horrors of prison Yapchanyk,.who stars as Eddie set is designed to illustrate the send them to... life, The Spindoctor's One Step Carbone, the lead role. Support­ "The cast is an en­ neighborhood's constant pres- Friday; , Door Locking Rehabilitation ing him are fellow juniors Katie encevand influence. in Eddie's Program (T.S.O.S.D.L.R.P.) con­ McQuade as Eddie's wife and . semble of students Iife'^aid set .designer Bryan ; sists of leaving the perpetrator Ryan Kessler as Rodolpho. who worked stifhard ::Pelaney^y'- Sr^g;> . lf/-^\ EMAIL: KX8C alone on Main Street, Sophomore Kerri Lang plays to bring Arthur Th^'shovy will take place this GogdFellas r. r.... Poughkeepsie after dark for 30 Catherine, Eddie's niece and Miller fs word to life. ty Thusday, Friday and Saturday or seconds. That should teach senior Chuck Conroy plays -at 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm people to lock their doors real Alfieri, both the lawyerand nar­ in the Nelly Goletti Theatre. Beverly Hills Cop MAILMAIL: MSC 10130 quick. rator. Kristen Coury Tickets can be reserved at the "The cast is an ensemble of The characters seem to make a MCCTA Box Office at exten­ ...now! Doug Guarino, good guy, good students who worked so hard real change through-out the sion 3133. Tickets are $7 for Transformers: The Movie player. He's the Spindoctor too. to bring Arthur Miller's words course of the play. When asked general admission, $5 for Marist image courtesy Leonardo Da Vinci to life," said director Kristen about how much his character faculty, staff and alumni, and $3 Coury. The hard work of all in­ evolves by the end of the play, for Marist students. 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HAW Poem of the Weekby ED WILLIAM ^MJ^t^SinackdownonwcS HI w ©n TV Malcolm in Staff Writer The world of professional byKATEKASPER wrestling has always been one of upslarid downs;and twists' and turns; but the past couple ^T(,eMP^n Middle, Good Nuff Nothing of weeks may go down in his­ tory as one of the most bizarre chapters in sports entertain­ byMICHAELTHOMPSON improve is by involving Caroline Even with its faults, Malcolm Southbound the blue Honda Accord to her left ment ever. Staff Writer more. She hasn't really had in the Middle is still a very good Forgot to turn. The World Wrestling Federa­ tion (WWF) and World Cham-;; Last week, in the first On TV much to do the past couple of show; It is definitely better than And once again the chiming iang high. with Mike Thompson of the new episodes and the character re­ a lot of the other sitcoms out pionship Wrestling (WCW) Ringing, unsettling her nerves millenium, I mentioned that per­ ally has great potential. Al­ there, and is very worthy to fol­ have been waging war since haps the most pleasant surprise though very sweet, she seerns low the still-great Simpsons on Tilting with the rickety and the racket. both companies entered the for FOX this season has been to believe that she is a better Sundays. So be sure to check it business but the war has Malcolm in the Middle, which influence on Malcolm man ei­ . out. It airs Sundays, at 8:30 PM, She questioned heated up immensely in the last decade and in the past five debuted to astronomical ratings ther of his parents and it would on FOX, which is located on the As her fingers pressed hard against the blindfold. WWF Newcomers on RAW. Photo courtesy of www.wwf.com in January and has been post­ be interesting to see her inter­ Marist cable dial at channel 5. years the fight has gotten ing strong ratings since. Of act with the family more often. Why, one by one the silent rhythms of her migraine forgot] downright ugly. in the main event began to suf­ The WWF, never one to let op­ course, you can look at to fall. WCW has come up with the fer from post-concussion syn­ portunity pass them by, ac­ Malcolm in the Middle's suc­ short end of the stick in the rat-; drome and was forced to miss quired the services of Benoit, cess in two different ways. You Especially on nights like these ings war for over a year now the show. Just days later it was Malenko, Saturn, and Guerrero. Kill Your Idols, Then realized that Jarrett, who was Last Monday the foursome could say that FOX has sched­ When spirits take lonely walks in the rain. and there didn't seem to be any uled in the show in the very light at the end of the tunnel. ;. scheduled to face made their appearance Monday cushy post-Simpsons and pre- Release the Cure But then in late October WCW for the United States Title in a Night RAW and started a feud X-Files time slot, which is Sun­ But like the modern daytime Magellan scored a major coup and at­ Triple Threat Theater (three with Degeneration X, the lead­ days at 8:30. Or you could agree She rocked to the tin mans dance. tained the services of Vince^ : separate matches including a ing bad guys in the federation. by CHRIS KNUDTSEN with me (like you always do) and kept them from achieving the TJie chapter closed and she became captain of a ship shej Russo and . These Bunkhouse Brawl, a Dungeon As if the WWF didn't already A&E Editor popularity they deserve. have a huge advantage over the say that Malcolm in the Middle never knew. two were the head writers for match, and a Caged Heat match) is a pretty darn good show. Twenty or so kids wandered Between songs the lead vocal­ WWF prograrriming and were was also feeling the adverse ef­ competition, they have now around The Chance at 6:30 on Malcolm in the Middle is set ist Andy asked the fans to con­ considered by many to be the fects of a concussion and would picked up four of the most tal­ Saturday, February 5. The early tribute some cash to a charity main reason for the company's be absent as well. This left ented pure wrestlers in the busi­ around the life of the title char­ show started slowly with people RAW Interactions welcomes any new members, they acter, Malcolm (played by the they were raising for two teen­ success. WCW scrambling to patch to­ ness. slowly filtering in during the agers who were arrested re­ meet every Tuesday night at 9:30 in the Writing Center] It was noticeable right off the gether a pay-per-view that was If the past is any indication, brilliant Frankie Muniz). first band, Fight For Life, a lo­ Malcolm is an unusually gifted cently for spray painting a veg­ bat that Russp and Ferrara were now missing four matches. these four guys will become cal hardcore band. Within their etarian slogan on'the wall of a~ at the helm in WCW as their Russo began brainstorming huge assets to the company. It child, and in the blisteririgly half hour set, The Chance funny pilot episode, Malcolm is building.-The reason for KYFs programs began to have more and thought he had a good plan. wasn't very long ago that Chris gradually brought in a larger cause is that the two teens are INDECISION |At a loss for] of a flow to them and began to Unfortunately for him, the Jericho jumped ship to the removed from his standard crowd. ,. f .__.' classroom arid placed in a class being charged with several other have more of the entertainment higher ups disagreed. Russo WWF as well. Jericho was with other gifted students, which The latecomers should'have i vandalism crirhes from the past aspect^h^c^h^becorneXuch proposed an idea to have the mildly successful in WCW, but v extended their fashionably late | few years that they had nothing is taught by the compassionate : giiitijon iiSiii v-iri> Juiti xm^'i //ui a v^^mgre^ie^tjmrwres^ng '^.winner. 6f eacfrrnatch meet in a . it was obvious that he was arid attractive Caroline There's Malcolm, in the middle. Tpfiolq courtesy I-ox Entertainment entrance in order to miss the 'todo with.^,;.^ ;-.7:-.;vv--M!-.-Av,t->-;. .continued from page 12 '••'•' ^ o; ' programming; Everything was battle royal -at theend of the '. loaded with untapped potential. (Catherine Lloyd Burns). The second act, Nothing Remains. I Reach the Sky took the stage going well. WCW had made night to crown a new champion. The WWF brought out that overwrought but genuinely car- by my favorite band. Yes, I love Another cheesy, half-ass metal next with their downsized lineup. series is basically about how ing mother Lois (Jane They Might Be Giants. I'm lis­ Ways to keep small strides in the ratings war, The idea sounded good, but his potential in him, and he is now band that tries to become part 'Now only a four-piece, Reach members their age, Artie called Malcolm juggles his life in this Kaczmarek) and the rather dim tening to a CD of theirs as I type and things looked promising. choice for winner was Journey­ one of the most recognized men of the hardcore scene, Nothing the Sky still swept through The hardcore and punk rock "young conversations new class, where he feels he father Hal (Bryan Cranston). this. I'm even wearing a They The company had just crowned man Tank Abbot. Abbot was in the company. He gets amaz­ Remains did nothing special. Chance with a powerful energy. people; rhusic"- because it is doesn't really belong arid with Malcolm's family is often hys­ Might Be Giants t-shirt as I'm alive.;.'! despite a new champion in Bret "The not the choice of the Turner ex­ ing crowd reactions and his They dragged their set a little ~"Victor y Records new project is aimed at people who still have his life at home with his family, terically dysfunctional. Like The writing this column. Yes, con­ Hitman" Hart after a 31 person ecutives and they decided to merchandise is always among past the half hour mark which led by vocalist Ian who bears the chance to get the right out­ where he also feels he doesn't Simpsons, this show really puts trary to popular opinion; I'm hot your boredom. tournament concluded in an take away Russo's booking the top selling. If the WWF can was approximately thirty one an amazing resemblance to Drew look before being incorporated really belong. the "fun" back in "dysfunc­ naked when rwritemy column. epic battle between Hart and fel­ . powers. WCW managed to put do this with all four of their new minutes toolon g in my opinion. Carey (just don't mention this into the mindless process of tion." It's fun to watch Malcolm Of course, there is room for low Canadian, Chris Benoit. on a decent showing nonethe­ employees, then WCW is in Following the intolerable set observation to him). With the everyday adult life. With the react to his family's sometimes- improvement on Malcolm in the 'So, how 'bout them| Russo had some more tricks less, but it was still leaps and some serious trouble. Malcolm is the third of MR was one of the greatest loss of one guitarist the band right outlook and attitude, Artie shocking behavior. Muniz plays Middle. The pilot was hilarious, up his sleeve as the New World : bounds away from meeting its At the rate WCW is going, the of four brothers. hardcore/punk rock bands still lost some their tightness but saidi today's kids can go Yankees?" his role so well that you under­ but the subsequent episodes, Order came back into the pic- •. original expectations. cornpariy may fold within the in existence,"Kill Your Idols. were still strong enough to come through life with the same en­ Yeah, yeah, so that stand perfectly that, in the midst while still very good, haven't ture at the beginning of Janu­ After hearing of the demotion next year or so. Things have They played several of my per­ out with a gobdset.; ergy they hold today. '>•-' ary. This latest edition of the of Russo, chaos began to erupt. looked bad in the company in technically doesn H ofMalcolm's disbelief and em­ yet reached the pilot's level; I'm sonal favorites, including barrassment, he really does love holding put hope that the show Brooklyn's Indecision finished Indecision'snew album, "Re-: famous faction was headed up . Kevin Sullivan was called in to the past, but never has it looked make him the : "Can't Take it Away", "Enjoy the night off with yet another lease the Cure" is titled after a by the original Outsiders, Scott, head up the. new booking com­ this bad. Very few of the wres­ his family. The other great per­ will return to the level of the pi­ the Show", and "Hardcore Circa - middle, but Malcolm formance in Malcolm in the lot soon. The writers seem to devastating show. Their set was government conspiracy theory. 'Plastic sheets are not Hall and ,.and in­ mittee and many of the wrestlers tlers are happy working under 1999".- They; also threw in a mainly composed of new mate­ The theory is that the govern­ cluded the services of Hart as were irate at his selection. A Sullivan and the current book­ in the Three-Fourths Middle comes from Kaczmarek. be experimenting at the irip- cover of the immortal Minor only convenient, but She really does a great job in ment, looking for the elements rial but some of their old songs ment has already discovered a well as the newly acquired tal­ group of unhappy wrestlers ing team. The only option for would be a pretty stu­ Tlireat's "Straight Edge." Kill such as "Purgatory", "This Time cure for AIDS but is not releas­ affordable." ent Jeff. Jarrett.; Jarrett had left r ; consisting of Chris Benoit (who WCW right now may be to re­ this show. She conveys Lois' that work best in the show. Your Idols is oneof the few ex­ pid title, now feelings of frustration with her Here's where the oldest brother, Tomorrow", and of course "Hal­ ing it because of the population - the WWF. almost immediately had won the title at the pay-per- appoint Russo to his head book­ isting hardcore bands that still lowed be thy Name". Between and economic consequences. after hearing of Russo's depar­ view), , Dean ing position. When they hired wouldn't it? family, yet she also shows us Francis, comes into play. Chris­ incorporates a heavy punk in­ just how much Lois loves her topher Masterson does a fine songs and quick breaks to eject On the inside of their new cd is ture and became a force to be Malenko, , Shane him they said they would give fluence in their music as op- heavy phlegm buildups, vocal­ a brief essay about the theory. him one year to turn the com­ Malcolm is the third of four children. Most of the best job playing the character, and reckoned with right from the Douglas, , and Billy . posed to the plethora of ist Artie Philie delivered several "The reality is simply this: the pany around but they only gave brothers. Yeah, yeah, so that scenes in Malcolm in the adopts many of the same act­ 'Mom's can be sisters! startinWeW. Kidman all asked for their re­ cheeseball-toughguy bands quick messages to the crowd. cure will be administered...wheri him three months. WCW has technically doesn't make him the Middle have been set at ing mannerisms as his older Things were shaping up leases from the company. Bill that rehash the same metal grind After asking a few crowd it is.decided that enough people :oo y'know..." made some bad mistakes in the middle, but Malcolm in the Malcolm's home. Of course, this brother Danny, who plays Hyde nicely for the January pay-per- Busch, the head of WCW, de­ sounds. Perhaps it is their dedi­ ...please see INDECISION,^. have died...Pain is profit: Health past, but this one may not only Three-Fourths would be a pretty doesn't mean there aren' t some on the great That '70s Show. view and then it happened. cided to give them what they cation to quality music that has 13 is poverty." After ripping up be their worst, it may perhaps stupid title, now wouldn't it? great scenes set at Malcolm's He is immediately noticed in al­ WCW began to crumble as the wanted and let them go. He tried The Chance for close to an hour, be their last. This one has cost Besides, the title helps convey school. There are, and most of most every scene he's in. How­ injury bug bit them and it to convince all of them to stay, Indecision closedthe night with them four of their best guys and Malcolm's state of mind, where these involve Caroline, who has ever, Francis is still stuck in mili­ couldn't have bit them harder. but only Konnan, Douglas, and their traditional finisher, "Hal­ the company may never be the he often feels trapped in the taken a real shine to Malcolm tary school. The writers got 'You should stop star-j , who was scheduled Kidman stayed with the com­ lowed be thy Name:" .... -4 same again. middle, both in his family and at and tries to help him out. around that plot point by hav­ fcng at me, I don't ever) to face Sid Vicious for the title pany. Overall, this was probably one school. Also, only two of I haven't mentioned one of the ing Francis call home the first JLikeyou." Malcolm's brothers live with best elements of Malcolm in the two episodes and actually come Quote of the Week of the best shows I've been to him. The oldest brother, Francis Middle: the music. The theme home in the third. However, in awhile. The bands were rad (Christopher Masterson), is song for.this show is done by they made a mistake in this past and not a single fight (although away at military school (how­ those twin quasars of rock, they week's (Feb. 6) episode by fash­ a T ) a security guard did haye.to re­ 'SPRING BREAK 2000' ever, he still manages to appear Might Be- Giants. They Might ioning a sub-plot for Francis, set Til be damned if I strain one\persori)There are' in every episode, for reasons I'll Be Giants also perform the inci­ at his military school, where he several quality shows coming to 'It keeps burning kftgi explain later). So Malcolm really dental music heard throughout doesn't interact at all with the thought I was going to The Chancesoon; including Largest selection of Spring Brak Destinations, in is in the middle at home. His the show. The music is a nice rest of his family. The sub-plot VOD w/Candiria and j very time I have to gc other older brother, Reese (Jus­ touch, for the show has no was not very funny at all. While, Skarhead this Friday, February to Jhe bathroom." tin Berfield), is only a year or two laugh track. Yes, there is no again, Masterson is a very good have sex that night/' 11. The Bouncing Souls will be FMIS Parties and Free CtabAdaiakas, older than Malcolm and isn't laugh track on this show, which actor, his character needs to be playing one week later and very bright. The youngest of the is a very good thing indeed. The with the rest of his family, or he's (gasp) The Business is coming These comments are Rep Pwitiofis tod Free Trips ivtMic four children, Dewey (Erik incidental music helps keep the just an average '90s (or '00s) bvMikeMalnnpv cnnVi™™* in full force with the Anti-So­ not suggested fot Sullivan) is a cute, innocent little show flowing. It's just an added" sitcom teenager. Another way cials and Sick Rick and the speach in public, (ed kid. Malcolm's parents are the bonus that the music is done Malcolm in the Middle could Pukes. Rock on. EpianuTMnl.m23H.FUN THE^ilflim THE CIRCLE FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 14 Basketball games generate parking headaches FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 15 byEDWILLIAMSffl build, you realize the only other': Murray doesn't feel that the dent Government Association ' StqffWriter ' option is to go back and park' problem has become thatbig of Adam Miressi said parking prob­ near your room. Still determined an issue. lems should take top priority. "I have not received allrstar and he deserves it, no to burn off some of those excess "I have not received a com­ "Parking is one of the biggest a complaint from matter what Scottie Pippen and It's around seven o'clock on calories, you decide to walk plaint from any student, parent issues on any campus in Peter Vescey say. The Maver­ a Tuesday;-night, and you're back over to McCann. By. the or Red Fox Club member," America. The priority should any student, parent or icks are making progress; they "Lookfor this year's about to head over to McCann time you get there, you've al­ Murray said. always be the students in class. Red Fox Club mem­ have plenty of scorers but need champion to come for a good Workout. You hop in ready had a mini workout just, To help ease the heavy con­ The people paying the tuition to play better defense. C- . from the Western your car and as you enter the from the hike over to the com­ ber." V Houston - The trade of Pippen, gestion in the parking lots that should take precedence over the » McCann parking lot, you real­ plex. Marist sporting events bring fans," Miressie said. "One way TimMurray coupled with injuries to Charles Conference. ize that you have just become Then finally, after a strenuous with them, an outside group has to solve this problem would be AthleticDirector Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon, immersed in a sea of cars and workout, you have to drag your been hired to help direct the traf­ to have the visitors for the par-, has caused a collapse. At least byMEKEFERRARO that there is rid-whereto park. tired body all the way back to fic. The group is led by Bob ticular function to park further "When we made the new build­ Steve Francis has put his stamp ter a fast start, but they still The Red Foxes are hosting a yourroom. Wyant, and they have handled away at places . such, as ing (McCann), we; didn't lose on the team; he is my vote for should win 50 games. B With the NBA Ail-Star game Metro Atlantic Athletic Confer­ This rather unfortunate sce­ such events as the Duchess Riverfront or Midrise where any parking spots. . Rookie of theYear rightnow . D- Sacramento-Is anyone still coming on Sunday, it is time to Vancouver-Shareef Abdur- ence basketball game that is the nario has become almost com-, County Fair as well as other there are no classes going on. "Right now there are no plans asking if Juwan Howard is bet­ review the first half Of the sea­ Rahim is averaging 20 and 10, cause of the packed parking lot. monplace this year for many stu-" Marist functions. Then there could be a loop bus to make any changes in the way ter than Chris Webber? J sin­ son in the Western Conference and as always, he is being ig­ You decide to cut your losses dents. Whether heading over ''"'" "Typically, if you get two or or a van to transport the visi­ of adding spots like with a park­ cerely hope not. The Kings are and hand out mid-term grades. nored. Their starting lineup is and just park over in Donnelly to McCann for a workout or go­ three thousand people, you tors to McCann or Donnelly." ing garage, We don't have; the more fun to watch than any team MTOWESTDIVISION not bad at all, but their bench Hall, but as you enter ing to Donnelly Hall for a night need the additional support," Murray agreed that the stu­ major capital for those kinds of in the league, but they are out San Antonio-Tim Duncan sure is. Therefore, the Grizzlies Donnelly's parking lot you are class, many students are faced Murray said. "But since we dents are the first priority when improvements. One complaint of control at times. B- L continues to improve. How­ are still awful. F met with the same lack of park­ with packed parking lots fore- \ haven't had a winning season, it comes to parking. we have had dealt with double Phoenix-Inconsistency, thy : ever, they need a scorer at small PACIEICDIVISION ing spots that you encountered ing them to park far away from ' '•our attendance has been "Obviously, it is very impor­ parking. We have to make sure name is Phoenix. Injuries have forward if they are going to re­ at McCann. their intended destinations. down." tant to accommodate the needs everyone is parking the right Portland - The key to the prevented the Suns from jelling, peat. Give them credit for being As frustration continues to Marist Athletic Director Tim ".'. Commuter Senator for the Stu- of the students," he said. way." TrailBlazers' championship as­ but Cliff Robinson and Jason in first despite the loss of Sean pirations is Rasheed Wallace. If Kidd have kept them afloat. Elliott. B+ his maturity (3 ejections in the They have also struggled Utah - Are they showing their last month) matches his talent, against Western Conference MARIST: Foxes knock off Rider, CORRECTION age? A recent six-game losing - they may go all the way. Steve teams (12-15). C streak, including a 46-point loss Smith has been a good fit, and Golden State-They avoid an F Photo Courtesy Carlisle Stockton Last week's stor> on Donald Vale and Joe at the Lakers, indicates as much. the depth has again been ter­ due to: 1) firing P. J. Carlesimo 2) Seidel has been a huge force in the paint for the Red Foxes.. close in on sixth place in MAAC Lack of size at 2-guard is start­ rific. A- Antawn Jamison's terrific play McCimly was written h> r£d Williams II!. not ing to hurt them. B- LA Lakers-Phil Jackson has since New Year's. D- ...continuedfrom pg. 16 Clayton Morris. Minnesota - After a slow start, enabled this team to rid them­ LA Clippers-It is the same SEIDEL: Dominating they have rebounded nicely. selves of the "underachievers" story, just a different year. They sity they displayed Thursday Kevin Garrfett and Terrell Bran­ label, Shaquille O'Neal is un­ have some talent, but they just night on the defensive end, they don have been terrific, but the doubtedly the league's MVP. keep on losing. Lamar Odom the middle for Marist could very well catch Rider at supporting cast needs to step it has .been spectacular at times, at Marist. Like her game, the Their battle for first with Port­ ...continued from pg. 16 sixth place in the MAAC and up. B land may go down to the but it may just be a matter of sky appears to be the limit. She receive a bye in the first round Denver - This young, athletic season's final day. A- time before losing gets to him has improved her grades every of the MAAC tournament. team is moving in the right di­ Seattle-Gary Payton is a given, too. F of timei n the weight room, which semester, and she earned a 3.8 she believed was necessary. That, along with the antici­ rection. f Th.e neAt_step.in^th,eir,; : but :Seattle„has the,fifth.;best •Look for this year's champion in the Fall.1999 semester. pated return of Joe McCurdy to development is learning to win record in the West due to some to come from the Western Con­ •" "Everyone you play in college- "-'Seidel is majoring in Psychol-: the lineup, gives the team a bal­ on the road, where they are just surprising players, most nota­ ference, with the Lakers defeat­ is going to be as talented as you ogy, a revision from her previ­ anced Mack that is more than 3-15 this year. C+ bly Ruben Patterson. They ing Portland in seven games to are," Seidel said. "You have to ous Psychology/Special Edu­ capable of beating any MAAC Dallas - Michael Finley is an have slowed down slightly af- get to (and then win) the Finals. get that extra edge, strength- cation major. team on any night. wise or agility-wise, or whatever While at Red Hook High The next week holds no games . else you can gain." School, Seidel led her team to for Marist- and the timing Head coach Kristin Lamb is ' the New York State Finals in her couldn't be better. The team will impressed with Seidel's work senior season, the furthest Red use the much needed break to ethic and desire. Hook has ever advanced. continue to fine tune their play the top. Theo Ratliff is one of aging 15 PPG. GradeB "She wants to be a great On that Red Hook team, there as well as rest any nagging in­ the most under-appreciated Toronto - One of the league's player," Lamb said. "She is in was a point guard named juries. •:,"'•;.- guy's in this league. Will Larry brightest young team's. Vince the gym more than anyone I've Brooke Babineau, the daughter Hughes remain a Sixer for the Carter has been sensational However, Magarity was not coached." of then Marist Head Coach Ken rest of the season? Grade B scoring nearly.24 PPG. Tracy positive that a long layoff is the Senior forward Sabrina Vallery Babineau. McGrady and Doug Christie best thing for the team. Orlando - Consider the names also said that Seidel's success "I played with Brooke for three on this roster and it is amazing have complimented Carter "I don't know if that's good is due to hard work both on and years, and Mr. Babineau came that the Magic are 22-26. They nicely averaging 14 and 13 PPG or bad, to be honest," Magarity off the court. •.•--. to see all of our games, and he made a key acquisition in get­ respectively. Grade B+ said. "It seems to me we play "She's been working hard, she saw me develop," Seidel said. ting Ron Mercer from the Nug­ ; Milwaukee - Tim Thomas has better when we keep playing. I always gives 110 percent," Before Seidel played a game, gets. Grade B- finally found a home, arid Sarh think that I by KYLE WOOD Vallery said. "You can tell she's for Marist, there was a coach­ - A young team which Cassell, Ray. Allen and Glenn when you are playing well you been working hard off the court ing change, as Lamb replaced can only get better. Paul Pierce Robinson have played-very on all aspects of her game, and don't want to take a break." The NBA has reached the mid­ Babineau. However, Seidel and has played better than most well. These four players more it shows in the way she's When they do return to ac­ way point of its season with the Lamb were not strangers. They thought and Antoine Walker than make up for what the played." tion, Fairfield and Iona will be All Star Game set for Sunday. had met at the UConn girls' bas­ has been consistent averaging Bucks lack at the center posi­ And the way she's-played their first opponents, and wins Last semester I gave you my ketball summer camp in 1997. 20.5 PPG. Grade C tion. GradeB lately has been terrific. On Fri­ in both of these games could predictions for the Eastern Con­ Diesa, whose name is a com- ' New Jersey - This team mjssed Detroit - Jerry Stackhouse is day at Manhattan, Seidel played not only help Marist in the ference and now I will give each bination of her father's Jayson Williams more than they finally showing the talent in the all 50 minutes and scored a ca­ standings, but in the confidence team a mid-term report card. (Dietrich) and her mother's thought. Keith Van Horn has '.NBA that he displayed at North reer-high 34 points in a double department as well. Both Iona ATLANTICDIVISIpN (Elisabeth), is a legitimate six- struggled greatly, shooting only Carolina. Grant Hill has been overtime loss to the Lady Jas­ feett-three-inches tall. Height and Fairfield are second and Miami -:At.29-17they are at 41 percent from the field and sensational. But for this team pers. appears to run in the family, as third in the MAAC respectively. the top of the division, but they averaging 18 PPG. Grade D- to rise to the next level they At McCann versus Rider on her father stands six-feet-three- The key to the next few weeks Circle Photo/Mike Hmgh have played very inconsistent. Washington - With high need a lot of help. Grade C Monday, Seidel calmly sank two inches tall and her brother is six- will be staying healthy and ex­ Tom Kenney had a big game Thursday with 23 points Alonzo Mourning is averaging priced talent such as Rod Cleveland -1 was extremely free throws with 2.2 seconds to foot-four. ecuting on both ends of the a career high 4.1 blocks per game Strickland, Juwan Howard and wrong when I picked the Cavs play in overtime to give Marist "I was always tall," Seidel floor, while at the same time (BPG), and almost 23 points per Mitch Richmond, this team to win the Central in the NBA a one-point victory. She fin­ said. "I was six-foot-one in sev­ proving that Marist is a legiti­ Men's Basketball Standings game (PPG). With ahealthyTun should not be 15-33. How much preview. This team has been ished the night with 22 points enth grade." mate contender in the MAAC. Hardaway for the second half do they miss Chris Webber? nothing but disappointing, on 9-16 shooting from the field, Seidel said that her breakout Magarity said the break will MAAC Overall the Heat should do very well. GradeF; with the exception of Bob Sura and a perfect 4-4 from the line. performance last year came help in certain aspects. Certain Siena 10-2 16-6 GradeB ;; things need to be addressed, Indiana - 20-2 at home. 10-14 who is scoring about 16 PPG. The two clutch free throws against Siena, when she scored Iona - 9-4 13-9 New York - Allan Houston and on the road. This is the paradox Grade D- were just another symbol of 25 points on 12-15 shooting and the time off will allow this. Fairfield 8-4 10-10 Latrell Sprewell have coexisted "We are going to sharpen- the that faces this team. If they can Atlanta - Although Isiah Seidel's improvement A 50-per­ from the field. She was similarly Manhattan 8-5 11-10 with each other and Patrick find a way to win on the road Rider is averaging about 22 cent foul shooter as a freshman, pleased by her 24-point, 13-re- axe a little bit, work on some Niagara 6-5 12-8 Ewing has taken a lesser role things that we haven't done a 264NDKrHKQ^Potx»iCiiPffl4S4^239 then nobody can stop them. PPG, this team greatly misses Seidel is currently over 80 per­ bound effort against Army this MARIST 5-7 9-12 with the offense. The injury to Grade A- the leadership and guard play cent from the line. season. good job with," he said. "We 1 Marcus Camby has to be a con­ Rider 5-7 12-10 Charlotte - A lot was expected of Steve Smith and Mookie When she is not in the weight Lamb said that Seidel's future haven't done a good job with ^j^^m^kiBm^H cern going into the second half Canisius 5-8 6-16 from this team and they have Blaylock. Grade D room, in the gym or on the floor, may be even brighter. certain sets we've been run­ Grade B+ ning, and our timing has been Loyola 3-9 6-15 not delivered. Unfortunately Chicago - The only realistic Seidel has found the time to put "I think she could become the Philadelphia - Despite losing off St. Peter's 2-10 5-16 they lost Bobby Phills in a tragic goal for the Bulls is to accumu­ the student in student-athlete. best post player in the MAAC," Allen Iverson for 10 games, the death. Derrick Coleman has late as many ping- pong balls She has made the Dean's List Lamb said. "She has the poten­ 76ers have managed to stay near been a pleasant surprise aver­ in the lottery that they can. in all of her first three semesters tial." Stat of the Week Quote of the Week 'We're doing a lot morel iDiesa Seidel scored 34 THE CIRCLE things a whole lot better than I 1 points and played all 50 ' we did at the beginning of I I minutes in last week's the season." - Tom Kenney,' I overtime loss to Manhattan men's basketball. FEBRUARY 10, 2000 PAGE 16 Sonne's return sparks Marist against Rider byPETERMOYLAN Poughkeepsie Journal. "I was StaffWriter playing on emotion. It felt really great to be back in there when I hit my first three." "I didn't even think The key to any successful team is depth. Although Sonne had a great about the knee. I was game; ending with 12 points on To win on the collegiate level, : playing on emotion. a coach must be able to turn to four of-five shooting, his real It felt really great to his bench and have players that value was seen in the numbers are willing and able to perform of the Marist big men. Tom be back in there when in'the clutch. If there was any Kenney finished with 23 points I hit my first three." doubt to the depth of this year's and hit crucial shots in the fourth Marist men's basketball team, quarter to help keep Marist in it was all put to rest Thursday. control of the game. - Blake Sonne The decimated squad captured Drew Samuels also had a good game, registering 10 points, while Men's basketball a convincing 67r51 victory over Rider to pull within half a game Rick Smith continued to play ter­ of the Broncos for sixth place rific-basketball with 15 points shown all year that they posses in the Metro Atlantic Athletic and five assists. a quality offense, but their de­ Conference (MAAC). Smith said in the Poughkeepsie, Journal%that fense had been lacking at times, The story of this game was especially down the stretch. " the return of Blake Sonne to the Sonne's return was a huge lift. - "i'mjust happy he's back and Smith was quick to note the lineup for the first time this sea­ importance of the defensive ef­ son. An already banged up gives us another, body," Smith said. "He did a good job. The fort purforth by the Foxes. team was playing good basket­ "We're winning games with ball, but fatigue in the late min­ three he .hit opened up our of­ fense and made it easier for ev­ defense," he told the utes of the past few games was Poughkeepsie Journal. starting to show up on the loss erybody else because they were Tom Kenney said beating column. putting a lot of pressure on us." The big story in this game how­ Rider meant a lot to the team. The insertion of Sonne into ever was the Marist defense. "It was important to come out the lineup not only gave coach With the ability to substitute of here with the win, especially Dave Magarity another body to more, coach Magarity was able on the home court," Kenney put in, but also a terrific long to give his players the rest they said. "We're doing a Jot more range shooter who could hit the needed so they could compete things a whole lot better than three and spread the floor for at their peak. we did at the beginning of the the post players. Sean Kennedy was the best season, so we're progressing." Sonne said his injured knee If they can continue the inten- felt good during the game. example of this, registering five "Actually I didn't even think steals, four rebounds and seven ...please see MARIST, pg. 14 Circle photo/Mike llaigh about the knee," Sonne told the assists. The Red Foxes have Rick Smith drives hard to the basket Thursday against Rider Marist women creep by Rider to go 10-10

byPETERPALMEERI ing down in the games," said StaffWriter Lamb in reference to the lack of available players oh the Splitting two games in the past bench. week, the Marist women's bas­ Lamb mentioned that Fusci ketball team managed to remain and Seidel are two players that at .500 with.a record of 10-10. are taking a leadership role and The women traveled to Man­ stepping up.their play.to try hattan last Friday to take on the and make up for the key losses Lady Jaspers. Diesa Seidel led to the team. - all scores with 34 points, while Despite the injuries, Marist Elisba DeJesus added 14 and managed to pull of an over-time Marie Fusci contributed with 11. victory oyer conference rival However, an 18-point effort by Rider on Monday. The win, which gave-Marist Photo Courtesy Carlisle Stockton Manhattan's Brita Hinkle helped a 3-8 record in the Metro At­ GmTmrrrrr. Diesa Seidel gets against Canisius earlier this season. the Jaspers take the win in two overtimes, 74-70. Marist shot lantic Athletic Conference 41 percent from the field, a sta­ (MAAC), was just the second Seidel steps it up for Red Foxes tistic much improved from pre­ win in the team's last nine- vious games. games. Rider, coming off a vic­ letic Conference (MAAC). come more of a presence on the Marist was also playing with­ tory over first place Fairfield, byMKEEERRARO Seidel's play in games versus court. out starting point guard Cortnie fell to Z-A in the MAAC. StaffWriter Army on Dea 28 and Navy on "I expected to be more of an Ciaccio. Playing without a true point. Dec. 30 earned her MAAC Player asset this year," Seidel said. "Our bench is not deep due to guard, the women managed to The numbers over a two game of the Week honors. It was the 'T ve become more versatile, and all of the injuries," head coach put together a solid offensive stretch in late December were first time a Marist women's bas^ I'm playing more confidently." Kristen Lamb said, "the team performance and defeated the quite impressive. They in­ ketball player had won the honor Junior guard Tara Knight sees has been playing well despite Broncs 68-67 in overtime, the cluded 38 points, 26 rebounds, sincejoining the conference two Seidel as the center of the team all of the injuries we have suf­ second overtime game in the 70-percent field goal percent­ seasons ago. _ both figuratively and literally. fered." last two outings. . age, 100-percent from me free- Last year, Seidel averaged 8.4 "Right now, she's the core of Injuries have been key to At 3-8 in the MAAC, the Red throw line and a career-high points and 4.9 rebounds a game the team," Knight said. "The Marist's sudden slump, specifi- Foxes need to pull together and seven blocks in one game. while missing 11 games due to a rest of us feed off of her." cally the losses of Sabrina prepare for the final stretch of So who put up these num­ fractured bone in her foot. This Part of the reason behind ValleryandCiaccio. With all the the season, which includes a bers? Shaq? Mourning? year, the averages are up to 14.3 Seidel's improyement this sea­ injuries, the team is only play­ game against first-place Mutombo? points and 8.5 rebounds. son is simply because she ing with seven or eight players Fairfield University, as well as The correct answer is none of On a predominantly young works at it In the off-season, each game, and thus fatigue has a rematch against Manhattan. the above. team, Seidel has taken more of a she spent a significant amount been a problem as of late. The Red Foxes will face Meet Diesa Seidel, Marist leadership role this season. As . "We have been able to over- Siena at home tomorrow and sophomore center and rising a result, she has made both men­ ...please see SEIDEL, pg. 15 comethe injuries but we're wear­ then travel to Fairfield on Sun­ star in the Metro Atlantic Ath­ tal and physical changes to be­ day.