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< Clubs miss munity looking forward to it,” Melo continued. “We’re looking to post- paperwork pone it to March 30, but that has not been confi rmed.” deadline causing Currently, Ingram-Henry is working on securing the multi- administrators purpose room for the rescheduled date, Friday, March 30. to cancel event However, sophomore Chris Es- pejo, 19, believes that the cancel- lation is due to lack of organiza- BY JESSICA BAPTISTE tion. “It’s already been advertised LEISURE EDITOR everywhere. People are going to be showing up. I heard it was because On the day before the highly they were trying to get the contracts anticipated event, the Offi ce of Stu- dent Life canceled the Battle of the Bands scheduled for last Friday, March 2 due to paperwork issues. In a USG meeting on Tuesday, “We contacted the Feb. 20, the Senate approved $6,736 to help pay contractual fees to me- managers and they rengue artists Amarfi s and Shino, contracts that were not fi nalized by did not send it to us the requested deadline. ASEDOM, LASO, LAY, PRIDE, the Hispanic on time. We were two Society and the Undergraduate Student Government were to spon- minutes late [for the sor the event. According to Student Life, the deadline] and the cancellation was a collaborative de- cision between administrators Carl event was cancelled,” Aylman, Veronica Ingram-Henry and Ron Aaron. Ingram-Henry, the — Harry Melo, clubs’ advisor, said the clubs failed ASEDOM President to meet the 12 p.m. deadline on Th ursday, March 8 to submit miss- ing information in the artists’ con- tracts. signed 24 hours before the event. It Harry Melo, president of ASE- was irresponsible of these clubs.” DOM, agreed with Ingram-Henry Carl Aylman, director of student stating that the cancellation was life, said, “We had already made ex- due to paperwork issues. “Yester- ceptions to the two-week rule that day, we found out that we had to is published in the Student Orga- hand in paperwork for the event. nization Handbook and had bent We contacted the managers and over backwards to accommodate they did not send it to us on time. the students who have been work- STEVE GUTTBINDER I THE TICKER We were two minutes late [for the ing on the event. When everything The 70-year-old Gramercy Theater on 23rd street is scheduled to be re-opened on March 9, as a live music venue. deadline] and the event was can- is not in order that late in the pro- celled,” he said. SEE GRAMERCY PAGE 16 “Th ere was a large Baruch com- SEE BATTLE PAGE 4 Krispy Kreme CEO to speak 2008 candidates divided on business issues

BY GLENN GEIS vides a question and answer pe- BY SHERVAN SEBASTIAN mestic and global economy. org, a nonprofi t site that tracks BUSINESS EDITOR riod at the end of the interview so STAFF WRITER Several candidates have thus far and documents politicians’ voting audience members get a chance to expressed their intention to run for records, Clinton has voted against Th e President and CEO of gain more insight on their career With the presidential election of the presidential offi ce. Th e favor- increasing the limit on the nation’s Krispy Kreme Inc., Daryl G. Brew- path. One of the best ways to moti- 2008 quickly approaching, candi- ites at this juncture in no particu- possible debt, against reducing the ster, will be attending yet another, vate is by talking to people that are dates for the nation’s highest elect- lar order are Rudy Giuliani, John defi cit through cutting funds to “Inside the Executive Suite: Be the serving in positions that you want. ed offi ce are beginning to declare Edwards, Hilary Clinton, Barack Medicare, Medicaid, farm subsi- One.” Th e only Don’t miss out on this televised their candidacy as well as form Obama, Joe Biden and John Mc- dies and student loans, has voted diff erence be- event on Monday, March 12 in committees to prepare the fi nances Cain, making it important to take a in favor of increasing the minimum tween this in- the Engelman Recital Hall. Doors and politics of their looming presi- brief look into their past decisions wage and has voted in favor of cor- terview, hosted open at 6:30 but you may want to dential campaigns. Due to the fact in an attempt to predict what im- porate tax breaks over the next 10 by Stephen H. get there a little earlier to get your that New York is and will continue pact they would have on the future years. Senator Clinton has also spo- Baum, and the Krispy Kremes. Because of the to be a fi nancial mecca for world- of the market. ken on the Senate fl oor of the detri- others is that fi lming, no one is admitted after wide trade activity, the president’s Since becoming a member of ment caused by America’s growing Krispy Kreme 7:15. management of the federal debt, fi s- the U.S Senate in 2001 Hillary Clin- trade defi cit and the negative im- doughnuts will DARYL G. BREWSTER Seating is limited, so send your cal budget and his or her decisions ton’s voting record has spoken vol- pact suff ered when negotiating with be served to the reservations to caps@baruch. regarding trade alliances and tariff s umes about her position on many countries such as China and Japan fi rst 100 attendees. cuny.edu or call the CAPS offi ce at are going to have implications that domestic as well as global fi nancial As in all their events, CAPS pro- 646-312-5000. aff ect considerable sects of the do- issues. According to VoteSmart. SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 9

INDEX FEATURES ARTS LEISURE SPORTS Shaving tips Opinion ...... 5 Chimaira that will Business ...... 8 returns with leave you Features...... 12 Resurrection. feeling silky Arts ...... 16 How NYC residents are beating the smooth. Lady Bearcats embarass Leisure ...... 19 crap out of each other — legally. Scarlett Knights. Sports ...... 23 Page 12. Page 16. Page 20. Page 24. NewsPAGE 2 I THE TICKER NEWS MARCH 5, 2007 “Experience China” and get paid to explore

< AIESEC develops dents aged 14 to 18, or even adults this [cultural] awareness,” Yichan — some of which are business ex- explained. program to send ecutives. Available cities for this Th e fi rst of its kind on such a program include Beijing, Shanghai, large scale, Experience China se- 100 students to Hangzhou, Wuhan and Guangzho. lects open-minded students ready In an information session on for a challenge. Knowledge of the spend the year Th ursday, March 1, Yuan Yichan, Chinese language is not a require- the vice president of Out-Going ment; in fact, AIESEC members in China for paid will teach basic Chinese to program participants. Fluency in English is a teaching internship requirement, however. “I strongly urge anyone Although the program requires BY PRATIK DESAI an eight to 12 week commitment, CONTRIBUTING WRITER who wishes to take a there are internships available for six or even 12 months. Th e largest student-based or- chance and discover As compensation for the work, ganization in the world, AIESEC, interns will receive ample salary to is giving Baruch students a unique a whole new world cover all living and travel expenses. opportunity to gain insight on Chi- Residency options include living nese culture. With over 400 mem- outside their own to take with a host family or with other in- bers at Baruch alone, AIESEC off ers terns. students opportunities for paid in- part in this experience” AIESEC will also provide other ternships in 97 other countries. valuable services, such as instruc- BORIS BERDICHEVSKIY I THE TICKER Th is program, “Experience Chi- — Karl Konnoth, tion in basic Chinese, volunteering Yuan Yichan discusses AIESEC’s Chinese internship program. na,” aims to send 100 students from AIESEC member opportunities in the community various universities across America and participation in cultural learn- through this program help to bol- discover a whole new world out- to complete an internship in China; ing activities. Th ere will also be so- ster one’s résumé. side their own to take part in this about 20 of which are expected to cial activities set up so that students Karl Konnoth, a member of AIE- experience.” be from Baruch. Th e job entails Exchange and a full-time member can network with other interns that SEC’s sales and trading team, com- Students interested in partici- designing and delivering classes of AIESEC in China, gave the audi- come from universities in other mented, “I think this program is a pating in Experience China must to teach English to Chinese indi- ence a run through of what the pro- countries. great chance for students at Baruch send a résumé and cover letter to viduals and communicate to these gram had to off er. She stressed how Learning about other cultures to grow professionally and cultur- [email protected] by students the cultural diff erences the experience gained through this is essential for business in the rap- ally. AIESEC has made this op- Tuesday, March 20. Selections and between America and China. program is unparalleled. “If you idly expanding global market. As portunity possible and I’m proud living arrangements will be fi nal- Depending on one’s preference, want to be a leader, if you want to an added bonus, networking with to be part of such a wonderful or- ized in April. For more information, students can choose to teach chil- make an impact, a diff erence in the people from diff erent parts of the ganization. I strongly urge anyone visit Aiesec.cn/usa. dren ages 2 to 6, high school stu- world, fi rst of all you would need world and the experiences gained who wishes to take a chance and They’re taking over the world, Journalist speaks one UN subcommitte at a time about media bias < Baruch’s Model UN club boasts in the Middle East three outstanding delgate awards in < Event vets Israel- three committees Palestinian conflict at Pace University from journalist’s conference point of view

MODEL UN ARCHIVE BY CAROLYN KINGSTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Baruch Model UN team poses with their countries. BY DORIN ROSENSHINE CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Ba- ruch Model UN club participated the problem at hand was climate President Nino Makharadze Last Th ursday, Baruch Hillel in the Annual Tri-State Conference change, and students addressed was extremely proud of the school’s hosted an event with renowned at Pace University in downtown the need for both preventative so- showing, saying after the confer- Palestinian journalist Khaled Abu Manhattan. lutions, as well as coping with the ence, “Th e members of MUN club Toameh. Toameh worked for the Th e conference ran the entire current natural disasters arising really developed themselves last Palestine Liberation Organization, day, with members participating in from climate change. Saturday. Th ey were not students Israeli newspapers, as well as Brit- one of three committees: the Secu- Perhaps the most exciting com- from Baruch College, instead I saw ish and German media corpora- rity Council, the General Assembly mittee was the Security Council. them as being delegates from Nor- tions. or the International Hydrological While they were told beforehand to way, Ireland, Argentina, etc.” Program (IHP). Each student rep- research the Darfur situation, they In addition, member Andrew resented a diff erent country and also had to be prepared for a “crisis Gyrla reiterated the comments Baruch had members in all three situation” that could arise at any of the president, “Th e results “Islam has been hijacked JOHN LEE I THE TICKER committees. time. An hour into the conference achieved at the Tri-State Confer- Th e day began with an intro- the Security Council was informed ence at Pace University was the re- by a dominant minority.” Khaled Abu Toameh spoke about his ductory speech from the directors that Israeli forces were entering the sult of hard work spanning months feelings on the state of Palestine. of the program at Pace University Golan Heights. Students had to act and intense dedication on behalf — Khaled Abu Toameh, encouraging students to use this on their feet in a pressure situation of all the participants.” conference as a learning experi- and come to an agreement on the After seeing the success at this Palestinian Liberation tinian position, Toameh said.Th is ence for the upcoming national appropriate action to be taken. weekend’s conference, the team applies especially to Palestinian conference. After the welcome, After working right through acknowledged what still needs to Organization writers working for the PLO, who students split off into their assigned lunch, the day ended with a ques- be done in the four weeks leading are censored to ensure that they are committees and got right down to tion and answer session with the up to the national fi ve-day confer- loyal to the government. For this work making speeches, talking in secretary general of the conference, ence. Th is will take place in March reason, Toameh preferred to work caucuses and writing resolutions, followed by an awards ceremony. at the Marriott Marquis in Times Toameh commented on aspects for an Israeli newspaper. Indeed, just like the real United Nations. Th ree Baruch students won awards Square, where over 2,000 students of the Israeli-Palestinian confl ict. he felt that only there could he “ex- Th e General Assembly discussed for being outstanding delegates: come from all over the U.S. and He explained that the apparent bias press [him]self freely.” the issue of youth and unemploy- Evandro Migoti and Yuliya Vnu- abroad. At that conference the in the international media’s cover- Using the former chairman ment and came up with some in- kova for representing Argentina in whole Baruch team will represent age of the situation in the Middle of the PLO Yassir Arafat as an ex- novative ideas to combat this in the Security Council and Andrew the country of Chile, participating East stems from several factors. ample, Toameh noted that giving the developing world through the Gyrla for his work as Norway in the as pairs in 10 diff erent commit- Many foreign journalists are afraid expansion of education. In the IHP, General Assembly. tees. of of uncovering fl aws in the Pales- SEE TOAMEH PAGE 4 MARCH 5, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 3 Early daylight savings affects Baruch system

USG REPORT a capital plan to replace the es- on Friday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to Toameh’s speaks on calators. Th e estimated cost is $6 3 p.m. in the Library Building on COMPILED BY JESSICA BAPTISTE million and the plan will be pre- the seventh fl oor. LEISURE EDITOR sented to CUNY soon. Finance Committee Treasurer’s Report Vladimir Yelizarov presented Palestine’s conflict On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Un- Khanna Tysmuk presented the the Music and Performing Arts dergraduate Student Government Women’s History Month co-spon- Guild’s club budget of $440; the held its fi fth meeting of the semes- sorship. Th e senate approved senate approved. He stressed that < CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Toameh attributed Arafat’s ter. $3,800 for two events. Th ey also clubs should start signing up for successful corruption to the lack approved Model United Nations’ budget proposal interviews, since attention to corruption under the of outside scrutiny. For example, President’s Report request to make a line change: there are only a certain number of late leader’s government might the international community, who Bernard Banks said that a pos- $3,000 from Contractual to Mis- slots each week. have aff ected public opinion and donated billions of dollars to the sible date for the Spring Concert cellaneous. Appeals Committee even policymakers in the West. Palestinian Authority, never re- is Friday, May 11. Academic Aff airs Raul Noriega presented an A second factor was media quested to see accounts of where Vice President’s Report Ana Kovziridze informed the appeal from the Bowling and Bil- agenda. Often, reporters dissect the money was being channeled. Anthony Hernandez reported government hat the Provost Of- liards club; however, the senate a scene into “good and bad” in Despite the new government, from the Facilities Committee fi ce will be holding a CUNY-wide tabled it for the following week. their writing. Applied to the con- Toameh believes that Palestinians meeting that they are working on Academic Integrity Conference fl ict, many foreign journalists view are “not ready for their own state.” the situation as: “Palestinians are Recently, for instance, more Pales- good, Israelis are bad.” tinian deaths resulted from inter- Not only does this question nal confl ict than from battles with credibility, but clearly, the real- Israel. He believes that internal life situation is far from being so struggles need to be resolved and Battle of the Bands organizers too late clear-cut. Th e use of Arab transla- anarchy must end before the Pal- tors also tend to distort words out estinian people can govern them- of context. For example, a Pales- selves successfully. for deadline, event to be postponed tinian complaining about corrup- To close, Toameh spoke about tion in the government would be the problem of radical Islam. He

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FROM THE MAILBOX Basketball before America needs more Black AIDS Day? news, fewer floozies STACEY KOROLKOVA A cornucopia of factors — social, econom- ic, ideological — exists to account for such staggering statistics, many of which were MARINA SOBIYEVA scription medication. Feb. 7 marked the anniversary of the Na- addressed throughout Baruch’s Black His- Th e death of her own tional Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day tory Month program. Th e medley of events son didn’t even teach designed to commemorate lives lost, and to featured discussions on identity, civil rights I personally fi nd it ridiculous that some Smith a lesson, and encourage proactive participation, in the panels and career-advancement speaker drug addicted Playboy model gets more at- she kept taking drugs, battle against the AIDS epidemic. presentations. tention than the war in Iraq. Th ere is clearly leaving her fi ve- Meanwhile, Baruch played basketball. Health issues were not neglected, either, something wrong with the public’s priori- month-old daughter Not that there’s anything wrong with thanks to the eff ort of Baruch’s Health Center ties. without a mother. team spirit or collegiate recreation. But one Director Zora Flores-Bent and the health cen- I do not believe that Anna Nicole Smith Smith’s death reminds me of the events would hope that, in the midst of Black His- ter staff . Th e health center sponsored a post- did anything worthy of attention. To me, she that occurred two years ago. On Decem- tory Month, a college in one of the largest Valentine’s Day health fair, as well as a panel is a good example of a person who had more ber 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean earthquake metropolises in the country would address discussion on enabling access to health care. money than she knew what to do with. I do claimed about 186,983 lives. And what hap- the AIDS crisis. Especially since, according to However, a conspicuous blank gapes in not believe that she was murdered. She sim- pened several weeks after that? Brad Pitt left Phil Wilson, the executive director of the Los the calendar of events, between the Feb. 6 ply overdosed on drugs. Jennifer Aniston for Angelina Jolie. How dare Angeles Black AIDS Institute, “In America to- Civil Rights Discussion and the Feb. 8 Mar- So can somebody explain this phenom- somebody call this a tragedy when there are day, AIDS is virtually a black disease, by any tial Arts Workshop. No speaker addressed the enon to me? Why is it that when any other almost 200,000 people that just died because measure.” state of black AIDS, no student club or orga- mother is a drug addict we condemn her as of a natural disaster and many more were left In the last quarter-century, the face of nization promoted AIDS awareness, and not a bad parent, but when it comes to a celeb- without a place to go! HIV/AIDS in the U.S. has gotten darker — and even an information table was set up in the rity she can get away with anything and get What I am trying to say is this: we have more feminine. While blacks make up 13 per- second fl oor lobby. praised for her wrongdoings? I am not the got to stop giving these trivial issues so much cent of the American population, they repre- Th is gaping blank refl ects reality. AIDS, most heartless person out there: any death attention and focus on what is actually im- sent over half of all new cases of HIV, reports especially AIDS in black America, is too fre- is a tragedy. But I refuse to think of Smith’s portant. Just think of it this way: celebrities the Center for Disease Control. Sounds like quently permitted to be a silent killer. No one death as a tragedy, because she chose to live will not pay for your tuition, nor will they a disparity? Despair some more. Seven out does anything about it because no one talks the way she did. pay your rent. It will always be somebody a of 10 American women newly infected with about it. Also, need somebody remind us of how lot less “advertised” who will come through HIV are black. And most of these women are And sadly, neither did Baruch. her son died? He combined drugs with pre- for you. under age 25. COMMENTS FROM THE TICKER WEB SITE Rich white men sweep Oscars Anna Nicole Smith is no better than any- tend to believe that maybe she did die of a one else, but jumping to conclusions on broken heart. It has been known to happen. her death isn’t appropriate either. I’m by no I believe she was so close to her son, that DAVID DELEON means a fan of hers, but have been follow- nothing else mattered, not even her little girl, ing her stories since the birth of her second and she just willed herself to die. Whether it child, and yes, in her interviews, nine out of is true or not, the tabloids will all have the Four rich white-haired old men ended the 10 times she seems out of it. But since the correct answer in the next few weeks. Keep 79th annual Oscars with handshakes, hearty coroner didn’t fi nd drugs in her system, I watching. laughs and inside jokes. Th e fact that these men are all outstanding fi lmmakers doesn’t change the fact that they’re all rich, white, old and did I mention rich? Hopefully what this marks is the end of Taking freshman year the third age of movies. Scorsese fi nally got his Oscar, both the Academy and the view- ing public can put him from their minds. Not that Th e Departed wasn’t a good movie, but CITYNEWS.CA easy? Not a good idea it wasn’t the best movie of the year. Not even the best English-language movie. VICKY ZHAI college has over 100 clubs. Because of our Spielberg, Lucas, Coppola and Scorsese the lights, not chatting with Ellen Degeneres college’s diversity, Baruch has clubs such as mark the third generation of great Ameri- because chances are she’d mispronounce the Caribbean Student Association, the Ec- can fi lmmakers, which also included the their names. People like Alejandro González Are you a freshman who just attends uadorian Club and the Pakistani Student As- late Robert Altman and Stanley Kubrick. Iñárritu, Pedro Almodóvar and Guillermo classes and returns home? If so, you don’t sociation. Or, if you are interested in sports, Th ey were the fi rst generation brought up in del Toro have taken rebelliousness back from have the true concept of college life. Your you might want to consider the archery club a culture of fi lm, exploding into the ’60s and the pulp of the Tarantino era and made slic- fi rst year of college is just as important as or the bowling and billiards club. If you’re ’70s with rebellious, iconoclastic fl icks on the es-of-life that the likes of Scorsese wish they your last year. You might say, “I just want looking to form bonds of friendship with edge between the major studios and a bur- could emulate. Th eir work is almost liter- to get through four years of college and get your fellow colleagues, consider joining so- geoning independent system. ary: Almodóvar makes movies like complex a job.” Well, how are you going to get a job? rorities or fraternities such as Kappi Phi Al- Of course, they’ve all gone crazy since novels, del Toro like dark fables, Iñárritu like And you might say, “I’ll get internships.” pha or Alpha Phi Delta. You can search for then. Neither Lucas nor Coppola has made journalistic non-fi ction. Once again, how are you going to get those clubs that spark your interest or create one of a good movie since the ‘80s, and Spielberg Th e fact that all three of these directors internships? your own. Th e earlier you start, the better it’ll has embarrassed us all with strings of sub- were represented at the Academy Awards Your résumé is the No. 1 factor taken into look on your résumé. Potential companies par crap in between bits of critical acclaim. (Almodóvar through his ænima, Penélope consideration for reaching that promising will acknowledge your ambition for extra- Scorsese has been trying and failing for years Cruz) shows that the cinematic world has internship. Once in college, companies are curricular activities in the beginning of your to top or match his own high water mark, already shifted away from the four old, rich, no longer interested in what you did during college career. which was still apparently under Academy white men on stage, even while honoring high school. OK, so you were the editor for So take my advice and start looking at fl y- standards (poor Raging Bull). America still them. your high school newspaper and maybe you ers posted around the college and ask your goes to their movies of course, but purely for Which isn’t to say that we don’t wish were even the president of a club. Neverthe- advisors or current club members for infor- nostalgia. these four men a long and productive life in less, companies will wonder, what have you mation. Who knows, you may become a new So now each one of those rich white men fi lm (except Lucas, who should die). But it’s done lately in college? club member now and with active involve- has an Oscar (except Lucas, who doesn’t time for something new already. Conferring Th ere’s no such thing as starting too early. ment become the next presidential leader of even deserve to be beaten over the head with any more accolades on those guys would be Freshmen have opportunities to attend club that club. Th e bottom line is don’t wait un- one). Now we can look to the latest genera- a waste of statuettes. meetings or workshops off ered by various til the last minute; you should get involved tion — the crowd that sat way at the back of Not that the Oscars has ever been a judge clubs. According to the Baruch Web site, our now. the Kodak Th eater on Oscar night, outside of of good movies.

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NATALIA DIAZ ing is necessary to bring awareness to the AYESHA AJAZ AND VEYSI OZTURK opinion, Baruch is the worst when it comes student body, which had a dismal 3 percent to hygienic bathrooms. Baruch charges stu- turnout in last year’s election. However, I am dents exorbitant fees for many unnecessary As another spring semester rolls in, we more interested in the issues that will aff ect For Veysi and I, it was a blast from the things. We think that some of that money are faced with the arduous task of voting for me, as a regular student and a club leader. past when we read Jessica Baptiste’s vehe- should be used on campus renovations. Put USG representatives. As this is my last se- I want to make sure I elect someone ment opinion on the stink that seems to hang motion-sensing automatic toilets, better mester, I hope that this election turns out to who will take important concerns beyond over the bathrooms in the Vertical Campus. soap and equip every bathroom with auto- be much diff erent from last year’s fi asco. the weekly USG meetings and actually take Together, we shared the stories of both the matic air-fresheners. In order for that to happen, fi rst we need an active role in the student government. I ladies’ and the men’s rooms. We decided As for our own personal etiquette, I want more than one person to run for president. know I am being a bit idealistic here, but I that this would be our farewell present to the to tell the ladies that there’s no problem Unfortunately, last year believe there are stu- Baruch community: a complete revelation of whatsoever in sitting down when we tinkle. Bernard Banks ran un- dents out there who can Baruch stalls, no holding back. Beware; this In fact, leaving the seat decorated with your contested and therefore truly fi ll this role, and I article is not for the squeamish sorts. waste is more hazardous for the next person won by default, and the am hoping that they will First of all, before we start passing out our who walks in and gets an eyeful. Even dried only real (for lack of a not be intimidated by opinion on bathroom etiquette, a note to the urine is medically incapable of carrying any better term) election politics or political par- VC administration: you guys need to peel germs as most germs cannot survive a dry that took place was for ties and run in this elec- some bills. I mean really, the soap smells environment. If you must crouch instead of the secretary position, tion with a meaningful worse than the crap left behind in the stalls! sit, please take a lesson from the oft-forgetful which had controver- platform. I would like Although it is rare to fi nd any soap in the dis- men in our lives and lift the seat before you sies of its own. So in someone to address the pensers, even the foam that escapes after sev- let yourself go. Wiping the seat afterward is order to avoid that, we issues such as students eral hundred pumps is motivation enough to just disgusting so please, take care that you need bold students having to reserve the never use it again. don’t have to. who have strong stanc- 14th fl oor rooms, or the For a state-of-the-art building like the VC, As for number twos, a courtesy fl ush right es and believe that they student activity fee be- it is surprising to fi nd manual toilets still be- after the fi rst turd hits the water prevents any can make a diff erence ing used for room reno- ing used. Even older campuses like City Col- unwanted smells wafting out of your stall. to put in their bids by vations, or clubs getting lege renovated to include automatic toilets. Lastly, don’t leave your business behind for March 8, the last day to declare candidacy. their budgets in a timely manner, to USG co- Th e VC was built recently and should have others to see. Th ey can either run with a party or indepen- sponsoring clubs without favoritism. Th ose used more modern fi xtures including mo- Reportedly, a lot of men at Baruch do dently, which brings me to my second point: are just a few of the issues that directly aff ect tion sensing faucets, not to mention a better have this nasty habit of not fl ushing. Please this election should not be a popularity con- students and that candidates should address quality of soap. It is disappointing to see that don’t hate my husband for snitching on you test, as it has been in the past. in their campaigns. the only fi xtures worth celebrating are the because he has suff ered enough already. Ac- In previous years, we have witnessed fe- Th is probably will not prevent the fl yers hand-dryers. Even these are fi xed at uncon- cording to Veysi, three out of four stalls on av- rocious battles between parties on this cam- from getting scattered around campus, but ventional heights that make using them a job erage have DNA samples fl oating around and pus. Frankly, I am not interested in voting I sincerely hope it encourages honest candi- in itself. thus are the origins of a nastier stink hanging for the party who can litter the most fl yers dates to think about their purpose for run- Together, Veysi and I have seen facilities like a cloud in men’s rooms. Th e urinals as around campus or the 23rd Street train sta- ning. I urge all the presidential candidates as throughout CUNY. Veysi worked at the Bor- well are a graphic arts display of dried urine. tion, or the group that produces the coolest well as the student body to participate in the ough of Manhattan Community College and Guys, you have an aiming tool, use it! Be a t-shirts or hats with their party names all upcoming Ticker-sponsored presidential de- City Tech. He studied at City College, College man! over it, or even the ones that hand out free bate. It is time for the USG to shed this long of Staten Island and Manhattan College. We I trust that Baruch students will take care coff ee in the lobby. Obviously, campaign- cast image of phonies on a power trip. came to Baruch College together and in our of our school property. MARCH 5, 2007 THE TICKER OPINION I PAGE 7 PAGEFeatures 12 I THE TICKER FEATURES MARCH 5, 2007 Gays say “I don’t” to NJ civil unions BY DENNIS MARTIN 2008, could possibly overturn CONTRIBUTING WRITER the state’s 2004 Supreme Court decision extending marriages On Feb. 19, dozens of gay to all couples. and lesbian couples convened Last year, in a 4-2 decision, at New Jersey’s courthouse to New York’s State Supreme Court exchange wedding vows, rings pledged that if gays should mar- and “I do’s,” as the Garden State ry, voters, not the courts, must became the third in the nation decide. “Our conclusion … for — following Connecticut and limiting marriage to opposite- Vermont — to legalize same-sex sex couples leads us to hold that unions. the limitation is valid under But some gays and lesbians the New York Due Process and are refusing to pop open the Equal Protection Clauses, and champagne because New Jer- that any expansion of the defi - sey lawmakers have rejected nition of marriage should come the title of “marriage” and have from the Legislature,” wrote Jus- instead opted to designate the tice Robert Smith. less controversial and more ge- But Elizabeth, who is hetero- neric term “civil union.” sexual, said she would tell gay And that decision has Ba- marriage opponents, “You’re ruch’s Gay and Lesbian Alliance not God. [Gay marriage is] not President Shawn Ramsingh, less hurting you in any physical way, than thrilled. “It’s a cop-out,” so why do you care what they said Ramsingh, who vowed that do? Let God judge them..” despite the law — which also New Jersey’s civil union law lets couples from outside New came to fruition when several Jersey obtain a license — he gay couples sued the state for won’t be crossing the river to the right to marry. After rul- partake in a civil union simply ing in favor of the couples, the because the statute lacks the state’s highest court then gave term marriage. “I would not lawmakers a six month period settle for that,” he said. to either make civil unions or Lawmakers insist that gay gay marriages legal. couples who ‘marry’ receive the MARRIAGEEQUALITYNOW.ORG One gay male student, who same benefi ts as heterosexual Citizens in favor of marriage equality march for their cause. wished to remain anonymous, couples, just without the title. feels New Jersey’s decision to But one GALA member, who legalize civil unions instead of only wanted to reveal her fi rst in obtaining equality. political backers who want gay underway. Sparked by a furor marriages is akin to African- name, is skeptical about the “It’s a lame fi rst step,” coun- marriages banned, most voters from residents and a petition Americans being denied the bill. “If civil unions provide the tered Ramsingh, who is fl ab- still reject the idea of same sex with over 100,000 signatures, right to sit at the front of the same exact rights as marriages,” bergasted that the U.S. remains couples living in holy matrimo- Massachusetts’ lawmakers ad- bus. “It’s like Rosa Parks being said Elizabeth, 21, “then why a foe to gay marriages when ny. With the exception of Arizo- vanced a proposed constitu- allowed to move a few seats not just call it that?” “countries like Israel, the U.K. na, the 2006 elections saw gay tional amendment in January up but not to the top,” he said. But Chris, 19, who declined [and] Spain have granted the marriage outlawed in all states that would allow voters to de- “I want a marriage, not a half- to give his last name, applaud- title.” that proposed the ban. cide whether same-sex couples right. I’m not half-human.” ed the Garden State’s decision, “Th e president wants to Even in Massachusetts — the should have the right to marry. stating that the civil union law pass an amendment!” he said. only state to grant the term Th e measure, which could “is a very important fi rst step” Th ough President Bush has few “marriage” — a repeal could be appear on the ballot as early as A very public pillow fight hits Union Square

BY BORIS BERDICHEVSKIY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

From the creative minds at Newmindspace.com came the second annual “Pillow Fight NYC,” which took place on Saturday, Feb. 24. Th e super- duo, who describe their work as “interactive public art,” has brought play back into urban streets with subway car par- ties, city street capture-the-fl ag games and giant bubble battles. As masses of pillow fi ght- ers gathered at Union Square, the energy of the upcoming fi ght began to grow. Some were performing pre-war stretches, while others were giving inter- views to one of the hundreds of photographers who came to document this event. As the clock struck two, and BORIS BERDICHEVSKIY I THE TICKER a starting whistle was blown, pillows were fl ung everywhere NYC residents drenched in feathers battle into the second annual Pillow Fight NYC. with latent rage. Just minutes after the clash began, pillows ity the event became a free-for- Rambo and the Fat Naked Cage were torn, sending clouds of all, where every moving object Fighter. Th e creativity in the pil- white fl uff into the air, as the was fair game. Th ose who had lows was revealed in all shapes crowd surrounding the warriors a strong advantage, such as a and colors with some display- watched and photographed. helmet, a costume or some- ing radical images, messages While most civilians stuck one else’s shoulders to ride on, and threats. to the safety zone of the outer ganged up into massive pillow One person expressed dis- circle, those who were coura- mobs. Many of the weaker pil- approval in being drenched geous enough penetrated into low-fi ghters swung their pillows by feathers, but as that per- the battlefi eld to experience the over their head in dire need of son soon learned, this kind of mania fi rst-hand. self-preservation. criticism gets you nowhere in While the rules clearly stated Among the crowd were some a public pillow fi ght, as a fellow that no harm was to be infl icted familiar faces including Tig- fi ghter shouted “throw feathers upon those without pillows or ger, Pooh, Batman, Superman, on her; she loves it … she has a those with cameras, in real- Bumble Bee Man, Braveheart, feather fetish.” MARCH 5, 2007 THE TICKER FEATURES I PAGE 13 Friday the 13th jackpot helps open restaurant

BY LAUREN LOEFFEL MANAGING EDITOR the two large pieces of tempeh on the sandwich. Th irteen years ago, on Friday Candle Café also off ers spe- the 13th, a one-time art dealer cials that are determined by named Bart Portenza bought a the season, just like the regular lotto ticket and ended up win- menu. I tasted the Indian Plate ning the $53,000 jackpot. He ($14), which came with a root had written about healthy life- vegetable curry, lentil dal, rice styles and vegetarianism be- and date-raisin chutney. I have fore, but he knew that he would never tasted anything like the now be able to take his passion date-raisin chutney before; it a step further. With the help of was a delicious complement nutritionist Joy Pierson, they to the yellow basmati rice with opened Candle Café, a vegan its sweet taste melting in my restaurant on the Upper East mouth. I was tempted to ask if Side, which has remained in its they would serve just the chut- original location, with some of ney to go, as I’m pretty sure I am the same recipes ever since. addicted to it now. Pierson said that she wanted Pierson’s dessert recom- to “make healthy food cool and mendation is the chocolate modern,” in order to share the mousse pie with mocha swirl joys of healthy eating and natu- soy ice cream. Th e pie was sin- ral food with more mainstream fully chocolately and came with eaters. She only purchases pes- a cookie crust drizzled with ticide-free fruits and vegetables chocolate syrup. Th ere was ab- for her restaurant and, when- solutely no way to tell it was ever possible, buys from local vegan, as it was moist just like a farmers on the East Coast. dairy-based pie. Once a summer, she coor- I would fully encourage both dinates a trip with her staff to meat eaters and non-meat eat- one of the local farms she buys ers alike to try Candle Café, as from in order to give the staff a it can open your taste buds and better background on the food JOHN LEE I THE TICKER your views on the food that you they serve. Although some of eat. As their mission statement the staff are not vegan or vege- Candle Café, located at 75th Street and Third Avenue in Manhattan, is both vegan-friendly and delicious. claims, the restaurant “invites tarian, all of them are conscious you to enjoy the good foods that of health issues, in terms of food come fresh from the farm to or the environment. new generation of eaters with black, are friendly, knowledge- light citrus dressing. Th e consis- your table.” Trust me, you can One of the most inspiring their vision. able and devoted to the restau- tency was similar to meat and and will taste the diff erence. things Pierson has experienced Th e atmosphere of the restau- rant, as many have worked there was tender and juicy. With constant attention on since opening her business is rant is a blend of casual dining for several years. My waiter, Bri- Next, I tried the barbequed issues like sustainable agricul- the response she’s gotten from with a chic, modern fl air. Th ere an, was on-point with all of his tempeh (a fi rm, whole soy- ture and global warming, it is young children who bring their is a bar counter that serves up suggestions and took the time based product) and sweet po- important to try to limit your parents to the restaurant. She smoothies, protein shakes and to explain several of the items. tato sandwich ($13), which was geological footprints and mis- also recalled an incident where sulfi te-free organic wines and I started with the Seitan Chi- served on multigrain bread with steps on Earth. I’m not saying a customer called her while beers. For vegans, this is impor- michurri ($8), which is one of onions, kale, salad and a shal- that giving up meat will solve making one of the restaurant’s tant since certain alcohols are the more popular dishes. Seitan lot-sage aioli. Th e fi rst bite was these problems, but includ- recipes found in their widely prepared using animal-derived (pronounced say-tan) is wheat pure heaven and I can guar- ing more vegetarian options in successful cookbook just to say ingredients, and sulfi te-free al- gluten, which is a high protein, antee that even a meat eater your diet is a great beginning that even though he ate meat, cohol is hard to come across at meat alternative. Th ree skewers would love this sandwich. Th e and Candle Café might just be it was a fabulous dish. Candle many restaurants. of seitan were placed on a small combination of kale and sweet the place to get you interested Café seems to be inspiring a Th e waiters, dressed in solid bed of lettuce and dressed in a potato perfectly complemented in an alternative lifestyle.

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BY MARIA BARDINA selves in foods fi lled with trans STAFF WRITER fats. Th e ones that throw caution New York is constantly hit with to the wind in order to caress their one ban or another, all for the good taste buds, on the other hand, will ol’ health of its citizens. One day it still fi nd alternative ways to do so. is no smoking, another — no alco- Price Cutters holic containers in the open (con- New York is certainly not the cealed or not) and now certain fats only city where domestic cooking are being forbidden — delicious, takes place. What about the gallons artery-clogging fats. of Crisco oil traveling in plastic car- An estimated 24,000 New York riages from local supermarkets to City restaurants risk being fi ned personal kitchens throughout the for serving trans fats after October country? Th e appeal of vegetable of this year. Th e question is, how- oil is that it is much cheaper than ever, which restaurants may be other types, which is why it is loved hit the hardest. It seems to be an not only by restaurants, but also by unfair game, since not all cuisines families with less than fortunate are created equal. Peanut oil, for incomes. “For a gallon of Crisco instance, when used in Th ai cook- ($7.49) I pay less than [I would] ing, is divine; in a Guyanese pro- for a liter of olive oil ($9.99),” said duction it’s atrocious. Elaine, a ShopRite customer. “I Having worked in my share of have two boys at home. Can you restaurants, I was no stranger to imagine how much frying I have to fi nding myself in the kitchen doing do?” Elaine’s boys, both falling in investigative research. Th ey were the age range of 8 to 11, are not in JOHN LEE | THE TICKER Italian restaurants mostly, rang- love with vegetables. So, in order Students help to raise money for Relay for Life, taking place on March 23-24 in Baruch’s gym. ing from an old school Little Italy to make sure they at least get some eatery, to a top-notch establish- nutrients Elaine buys frozen pack- BY ELYSSA MALDONADO three goals: to reduce the number the year before. Maria Scognami- ment in the Financial District. Th e ages of vegetables to deep-fry. STAFF WRITER of people who are dying from can- glio, chairman of Relay for Life most evil ingredients utilized were Th e other evil alternative that cer by half, to reduce the general said, “I’ll be happy if it’s equal to butter and cream for dishes where seems to be the healthier and Th e annual Relay for Life fund- occurrence of cancer by 25 percent last year.” olive oil was out of the question. cheaper version is margarine. raiser for the American Cancer So- and to improve the quality of life for To sign up for Relay For Life, go Th e Chefs Are Venting “Not everything that has the word ciety will be held on March 23-24 those aff ected by the disease by the to Acsevents.org/relay. Relay for Out of three chefs that I spoke ‘soy’ written on it will actually at Baruch College. Th is overnight year 2015. Life is one of the largest fundrais- to, none complained about the bring benefi t,” said Dr. Leonid Du- event takes place in the gym and of- Since the theme color is purple, ers that Baruch College has, and is new restrictions. “It never even oc- zhanky, a Brooklyn pediatrician. fers prizes, such as iPods, diff erent on March 1 participating schools continuing to grow. Raising funds curred to me to use something like “Margarine does more damage costumes contests, entertainment “painted the campus purple.” Th e for research and education through Crisco for my dishes,” said Fausto, to the blood vessels than calcium and much more. Th is year’s theme “purple movement,” helps to jump- the American Cancer Society is en- who has been cooking for 20 years carbonate. Calcium carbonate is for Relay for Life is “iRelay through start the relay and encourage peo- couraged, as it improves the quality at Benito One on Mulberry Street. not absorbed by the blood stream; the decades.” ple to join and sponsor. of life for cancer patient programs “I always felt that I get better fl avor in fact it attaches to the walls of With the help of Relay for Life, Last year, Baruch’s relay man- and educates others on cancer pre- from olive oil. Italians back in the the arteries, hardening them over the American Cancer Society has aged to raise $77,000, and $48,000 vention and early detection. day didn’t do it, why should I?” time, which makes them more Many restaurants resort to us- prone to damage. Margarine is not ing partially hydrogenated vegeta- absorbed by the body either, but ble oils such as corn, because their instead paints itself on the walls of burning point is much lower than the arteries, and with every fi nish olive oil. When olive oil heats up the passage gets thinner and thin- and is ready for frying, the skillet ner, which makes the cholesterol is too hot and the food comes out even more dangerous.” brown or burnt. When a vegetable Th e point is that if people want oil is put to the task, however, the to get their hydrogenated oil fi x, food comes out a beautiful golden they will. We make a conscious complexion. No wonder restau- decision to dine out, be it Papa rants that serve soul food or Carib- John’s Pizza or Jean Georges. True, bean delights, for example, fancy not everyone can aff ord the luxu- using hydrogenated oils. ry of fi ne dining, but that doesn’t Lisan, a veteran cook for Mo- mean that they have to consume Bay restaurant, a Jamaican joint on Popeye’s instead of a banana. DeKalb Avenue, is outraged. “Th is People know what they are getting place is famous for the hot cakes themselves into when entering the [deep fried pancakes]. “How am golden arches. I supposed to recreate that taste Starting the Fight in the Right without my favorite cooking fats?” Place she questioned. When asked how Even with vegetable oils be- she feels about people having a ing banned in local eateries, the diet laced with starch and fat she world will not necessarily be a smiled and said, “People of the better place. Th e public consumes Caribbean have been eating these more and more processed foods at foods for longer that the fast food home; how many “child-friendly” chains have been around. It’s very refrigerators out there do not con- fi lling and there is no need to keep tain Kraft Cheese singles? Aware- popping them excessively — you ness about good nutrition has to have one or two of them and you start at home. With great opportu- are set for hours. Plus, we walk a nities for fresh produce in the city, lot and don’t stare at video games such as farmers markets, Whole for days on end after devouring a Foods and Trader Joe’s, there super-sized meal. I don’t need the should not be diffi culty stock- FDA to tell me what a roti (a bread ing the pantry with quality grub. roll stuff ed with meat or fi sh) will Americans are not overweight be- do to me if I sit on my ass all day.” cause restaurants are sabotaging Instead of having such beef with their diets, but because they don’t trans fats, why doesn’t the FDA want to make an eff ort to improve limit the horrendous amount of their habits. It is always easier to salt being poured into restaurants’ blame someone else. pots and pans? In that case, all of Ironically, many restaurants New York City’s sushi sites, which actually set a great example for hardly have any use for trans fats, the public by getting their fresh would be banned. One tablespoon ingredients at the local farmers of the salty elixir used for dipping market. Who would have thought sushi in has almost half the daily that is why their menus tend to be value of sodium, and let’s face it, seasonal! “Not only does changing by the time we leave the table more the menu according to what is the than half the bottle is gone. freshest item available produce Th e FDA is doing this for the a more delicious and nutritional benefi t of the public considering dish,” said Elio, the owner of An- health complications due to poor cora Restaurant on Stone Street, diet are at an all-time high. But it “But it gives the chef a chance to seems as though the only tangible experiment with the food and my thing that will be accomplished is clientele never gets bored.” that a lot of places could go out of business. Surely, health-conscious people are not indulging them- PAGEBusiness 8 I THE TICKER BUSINESS MARCH 5, 2007

JAN. 23 2007 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT CLUB INITIATING COVERAGE CAREER SECURITY ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATION: BUY CORNER BY STARR CAREER CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGIES (CXTI) DEVELOPMENT CENTER Analyst: Luis Romero [email protected] [email protected] PRICE ……………………………………………………… $5.75 Dear Career Corner, 52-WEEK RANGE ……………………………………… $1.70 - $7.23 I recently interviewed with MARKET CAPITALIZATION …………………………………… $161 M two companies. I like one of SHARES OUTSTANDING ………………………………………… 28 M the companies more than the ESTIMATED FLOAT …………………………………………… 18.5 M other, but my second-favorite INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP …………………………………… 69% one just off ered me the posi- INSIDER OWNERSHIP …………………………………………… 36% tion. What should I do? AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME ………………………………… 429,487 (3M) — Too Much of a Good INDUSTRY …………………………………… NETWORK EQUIPMENT Th ing WEBSITE ……………………………… WWW.CHINAEXPERTNET.COM TTM P/E ……………………………………………………… 23X Dear TMOAGT, PEG ………………………………………………………… 67X If you are off ered a job or PRICE TARGET ……………………………………………… $ 8.80 internship, it is perfectly rea- sonable for you to say “I’m COMPANY DESCRIPTION INVESTMENT THESIS SUMMARY very excited that you off ered Th e group’s principal activity We rate CXTI a buy for our ß Strong YOY growth — Th e ß Strong growth in China’s me the job. Could I have some is to provide IT, network and in- small-cap growth fund portfolio company has sustained a strong IT infrastructure — China’s e- time to think it over?” Most frastructure consulting services with a $8.80 price target based on growth rate based on previously government market is building companies will at least give to governments and corporations the following reasons: awarded e-government contracts. up from the increasing demand you a few days, if not a week or that are involved with creating elec- ß Positive Industry Outlook We believe CXTI’s growth rate is from the public for more eff ec- two, to think about your deci- tronic government services. — CXTI is experiencing strong sustainable based on the e-gov- tive and effi cient government sion. It also provides large-scale revenue growth in their niche e- ernment industry outlook. services. During the time you are network infrastructure develop- government market. Th e e-gov- ß Attractive Valuation Multi- E-government, which uses the thinking about the decision, ment with solutions for public LAN ernment market is expected to ple — Th e company is trading at a Internet to provide services to of- you can also call your favorite construction, software and Web de- reach $11 billion by 2009, an in- discount multiple compared to its fi cials and the public is gradually employer, who you also in- velopment, workfl ow management crease of 86 percent from the 2005 peers while posting a 100 percent becoming more popular, espe- terviewed with, to say, “I just and computer hosting services. IT bill of $5.9 billion. YOY EPS growth rate. cially for local governments. want to update you about my In 2005, the Chinese govern- job search process. I recently ment IT bill reached 47.75 billion received an off er from another INCOME STATEMENT BALANCE SHEET Yuan ($5.9 bn), with expenditure fi rm and I have to make a deci- FY 12/05 12/06E 12/07E As of 9/30/06 (000s) Ratios (000s) by local governments account- sion by Friday at noon. I want Revenue $35,569 $72,954 $98,028 Cash & Equivalents $ 22,514 Current Ratio 2.88 ing for 85.8 percent, according to you to know that I am espe- EBIT 14,173 22,885 32,557 EBITDA/Share 0.55 Working Capital $37,399 Beijing-based CCW research. cially interested in your com- EBITDA 14,191 22,897 54,754 Return on Equity 21.0% Book Value per Share 1.36 Another research source, pany. Is there anything I could Net Income 6,503 19,107 27,191 LT Debt/EBITDA 1.27% Total Debt/Equity 0.52% CCID, expects the market to do to forward my candidacy?” Diluted EPS 0.25 0.53 0.71 Figures are for the last nine months reach $11 billion by 2009. We If you are lucky, you will believe that the e-government end up having two positions market off ers great potential for to choose from. Most impor- INDUSTRY OUTLOOK - NETWORK EQUIPMENT (CHINA) the IT services industry in China, tantly, you should never ac- ß China’s e-government mar- search. Another research source, (2006-2010) to include IT services, and CXTI is well positioned to cept an off er and then change ket is building up from the in- CCID, expects the market to reach hardware and software expendi- benefi t from the rapid growth. your mind on the employer creasing demand from the public $11 billion by 2009. We believe that tures focusing on functional plat- ß CXTI has a strong outstand- and withdraw from the posi- for more eff ective and effi cient the e-government market off ers forms that allow citizens to inter- ing backlog from recent award- tion, as this is one of the worst government services. Th e in- great potential for the IT services act with the government. In the ed contracts — As of November things you can do for your creased focus on e-government industry in China, and CXTI is well June 2006 national meeting, Vice 2006, CXTI’s backlog stood at reputation and the reputation hasn’t only helped the public and positioned to benefi t from its rapid Premier Zeng Peiyan said that the $194.4 million. Since then, the of Baruch College. offi cials, but has increased prof- growth. goal of e-government is to set-up a company has been awarded an — Career Corner its for companies selling software ß Government Priority — in nationwide electronic governance additional $88.2 million in con- and solutions. In 2005, the Chinese China’s 10th Five-Year Plan (2001- network by 2010. It is expected that tracts taking total awards since Dear Career Corner, government’s IT bill reached 47.75 2005), the Chinese central govern- more than 50 percent of adminis- April 2003 to over $300 million. I have been trying to fi nd billion Yuan (US$5.9 billion), with ment had slated $96 milion for the trative approval system will be on- ß CXTI has been the promi- an internship for the summer expenditure by local governments development of e-government on- line by 2010. nent contractor for e-govern- and keep getting declined. accounting for 85.8 percent, ac- line initiatives. Th is budget should ß Need to increase transpar- ment contracts — in the Fujian What should I do? cording to Beijing-based CCW re- increase in the 11th Five Year Plan ency — Cracking down on corrup- District, a fast growing IT District — D-Klined tion sits high on the government’s in China. With a positive cash priority list. Implementing system- fl ow and no long-term debt, we Dear D, atic approval processes increases feel that CXTI is well-position It is very common for stu- transparency and decreases the to expand into other districts by dents to be declined for oppor- opportunity for corruption. acquiring small scale IT compa- tunities, but don’t let yourself ß Growing tax revenues — Tax nies that are established in other get discouraged! First, make revenues are growing rapidly in parts of China. sure your resume is the best China providing municipalities ß CXTI completed a project it can be. Come to the SCDC and cities with the ability to fund in Fujian that was selected by to make an appointment for a installations. the Ministry of Information In- resume review, or come to an ß Need for scalability — As dustry — A very powerful group upcoming resume workshop. Chinese citizens become more in China, as one of four model lo- Next, make sure you take affl uent, a greater strain will be cations for information and elec- advantage of every opportu- placed on the bureaucratic manual tronic administration training in nity you fi nd. Make sure you systems. As more homes in China the nation. apply for opportunities on have personal computers (China ß Currently trading at 23x eRecruiting and attend net- had 110 million Internet users at with a PEG ratio of 67x — We working events off ered by stu- the end of 2005, up from 94 mil- believe that CXTI is trading at a dent organizations or profes- lion in 2004 according to CNNIC), discount to its peers, and growth sional organizations in your e-government should provide cen- rate. Our price target represents fi eld. tral and local governments with a 53 percent return from the cur- Keep applying for the in- CHINAEXPERTNET.COM some relief. rent stock price. ternships that are available— CXTI currently serves the Fujian Province. they are continually being posted on eRecruiting. Look COMPETITORS INVESTMENT RISKS at internships as an opportu- ß Th e e-government market is sue a roll-up strategy to grow its ß Reliance on third-party tive impact on CXTI. nity to learn and network— very fragmented with no domi- market share by acquiring smaller marketers — Nearly all of CXTI’s ß Geographical concentra- even if they might not be in a nant players. Smaller cities typi- competitors. revenue is derived from county tion risk — Most of the company’s big company, they can off er a cally look to local fi rms to under- ß In the bidding process for and local governments. Strong business is regionally focused in great experience. take projects, making it diffi cult government projects, CXTI typi- relationships with city offi cials Fujian province. Eff orts to diver- Lastly, note that if you are for companies such as CXTI to ex- cally faces two to three local, remain crucial to capture new sify revenue geographically may not selected for an internship pand beyond one market. We feel privately-held companies. It contracts. Often the company re- not be successful and CXTI would with a particular company, that there will be a lot of consoli- prepares and submits a feasibility lies on third-party marketers that be dependent on one province. this has no bearing on wheth- dation in the industry, where clear study to the client by which time have existing relationships to se- ß Political risk — Changes in er you would be hired by them leaders will emerge. CXTI has a the odds of success are very good, cure contracts. Should the mar- government regulations and poli- full-time in the future! Some healthy cash fl ow and puts it at an since CXTI has won nearly every keters’ relationships deteriorate, cies could have a signifi cant im- students have been declined advantage should it decide to pur- project that has gone to this stage. this could have a signifi cant nega- pact on CXTI’s business. by a company, only to be Important Disclaimer: Th e information contained in this research report is for educational use only. Th e Portfolio Management Club does not provide investment advice for personal usage. Any recommendation is the opinion hired by them for a full-time of the author and for the purpose of the club’s simulated portfolio. Th e information contained herein is based on sources which the author believes to be reliable but is not guaranteed by us as being accurate and does not job later. purport to be a complete statement or summary of the available data. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any opinions expressed herein are statements of our judgment as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Th e Portfolio Management Club has no obligation to continue to provide research coverage and no such obligation is implied or guaranteed. Th e Portfolio Management Club is not liable for — Career Corner any action taken on behalf of the author’s recommendation. MARCH 5, 2007 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 9 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS ß TRADING USING BOLLINGER BANDS

BY CHRISTIAN LEMP Th e indicator is much more ANDREI TRATSEUSKI complex, and if you desire to un- STAFF WRITERS derstand exactly how the calcula- tions are made, there are volumes Bollinger bands, invented by of books written on the subject. John Bollinger, are an indicator With good discipline, it is rela- that lets a trader observe two main tively easy to profi t in the forex points: or futures market using Bollinger ß Th e average movement of the bands. Th ere are guidelines one price of a security. has to follow in order to make this ß How far the masses are willing process painless, however. to let a price drift from that average It is important to note that, when before a reversal takes place. Bollinger bands shrink the volatil- Bollinger bands are made up of ity is low and there is no distinct three lines. Th e middle line is an trend, translating into low risk but simple moving average, or SMA. limited moves. Conversely, when REUTERS Th is is represented by the red line Bollinger bands expand, the volatil- An hourly EUR/USD candlestick chart, showing 20-day Bollinger Bands. on the chart. A SMA smooths out ity picks up and trends are formed. price movements to exclude ex- Th is transverses into a higher risk, one should enter a short position. the right, in hindsight might have to head lower. treme movements in the prices of higher reward scenario. Both orders should be made with made a great trade, but the prob- Th is is a very simple introduc- an underlined security. When the price is moving up a price target that is near, but not lem is that one can only trade the tion to Bollinger bands, but if one Th e lines above and below are and down between standard devia- above the opposite standard devia- present, not the past. When that is disciplined and sticks to this standard deviations of the SMA, tions of the SMA, but the deviations tion line. Th ese trades are indicated situation was presented, the bot- easy trading strategy, a majority of which are denoted by the blue lines remain relatively constant, a fl at by the green circles on the EUR/ tom Bollinger band line was at a the time he or she will fi nd oneself on the chart; simply put, they help line is formed. USD chart. heavy downward slope, indicating richer. the trader see where most of the When the bottom standard de- Th e red circles shows areas that future prices might continue to It is important to remember that market consensus lies in relation viation line is touched, and is fl at, where one would not want to enter decrease. Bollinger bands work best with to the price of the instrument. Th is one should enter a long position, a position that is based solely on Although John Bollinger em- other indicators such as Stochatic is calculated for any number of pe- as that line represents the furthest the Bollinger band indicator. Th e phasized on the point that break of Oscillator, RSI, CCI, major support riods and standard deviations that that the majority will let the price circle to the left shows that aver- the line is not the end of the trend, and resistance, as well as Moving the trader chooses, and very com- go before a reversal takes place. age prices, and more importantly as you can notice in the USD/JPY Averages. Most of these indicators mon combinations are 10, 14 or 20 When the top standard deviation where the majority of sentiment on pair. Even though the Bollinger will be covered in the upcoming days and two standard deviations. line is touched, and again, is fl at, future prices lie. Th e circle towards band is broken, the price continues articles. The presidential candidates vs. the American economy n CONTINUED FROM FRONT oil companies” in the wake of oil companies experiencing another John McCain has been a mem- record year in profi ts according to ber of the U.S. senate since 1986. his Web site. After a failed attempt at the Re- Th ough widely known for his publican nomination in 2000, he leadership during the chaotic publicly confi rmed his decision to events after Sept. 11, 2001, Rudy run again last night on the “Late Giuliani is widely recognized for Joe Biden Hillary Clinton John Edwards Rudy Giuliani John McCain Barack Obama Show with David Letterman,” with the changes he instituted in New ß Supports the discon- ß Encourages more ß Advocates against ß As mayor of New ß Supports more trans- ß Believes in protect- a formal announcement to come in York during his time in offi ce. Fi- tinuation of federal balanced global trade support for companies York, he cut taxes in- parency in government ing American jobs. April. Senator McCain has promot- nancially, the former mayor, ac- dollars to the oil in- and lower trade defi - that outsource. cluding the commer- fi nancial matters. ß Stated that we ed many issues aff ecting the econ- cording to the NYC offi cial Web dustry. cit. ß Opposes President cial rent tax, personal ß Has advocated for should enforce current omy including pushing for more site, increased private sector jobs ß Supports funding Bush’s tax cuts for income tax and sales more tax relief for mid- trade agreements. transparency in federal funding, by 450,000 during the course of for Medicare and Med- higher income tax taxes. dle income America. removing objectionable earmarks his tenure. In conjunction with his icaid. brackets. and pork barrel state projects from conversion of welfare to workfare, federal bills and has voted to extend the enacting of $2.5 million in tax American Fuels Act, which would a few economically important deci- with the potential to lead the U.S marriage penalty relief as well as reduction, the increase of tourism, in part increase the production of sions, it is up to the voting public to not just in fi nancial decisions but the child tax credit until 2010. Sen- as well as the recruitment of large ethanol-based vehicles as well as decide which issues are most im- in all executive determinations. ator McCain has been a strong sup- and small business to New York, cleaner public transit buses paid portant and how much eff ort will porter of greater government fi scal Giuliani was able to convert the for with federal dollars. be put into selecting the candidate responsibility and opposed the ex- city’s $2.3 million debt into a multi- John Edwards has not spent the pansion of Medicare to include a million dollar surplus by the end of greater part of his adult life involved prescription drug benefi t, which is his second term. Th e former mayor in the political realm. A career law- expected to cost nearly $600 billion. is also recognized for surrendering yer, Edwards rose to the political In addition to campaigning in favor the commuter tax which had been stage with his election to the Senate of reigning in the federal defi cit, he a component of the city’s fi nances in 1998 and as a vice presidential also believes that simultaneously for almost three decades, costing candidate in 2004. “hard working American families” the city approximately half a billion In his short political career can receive adequate tax relief. dollars a year in revenue. Edwards has advocated for an in- Currently, the chairman of the Senator Barack Obama, the crease in funding for education, foreign relations committee, Joe fi rst term senator from Illinois, has health care and defense and has Biden, the sixth term senator from not had the lengthy political life been a strong supporter of roll- Delaware, has spent the latter half as some of the other candidates. ing back President Bush’s tax cuts of his adult life voting on a plethora However, since joining the Senate for wealthier Americans as well as of issues relating to foreign aff airs Obama has voted against the mea- ridding the nation of the billions and the economy. In that time, he sure to increase the federal debt and of dollars spent on corporate sub- has voted against increasing the supported a measure signed into sidies. federal debt and has also voted law by President Bush which called He has been in favor of ending against tax subsidies for American for greater clarity in matters of fed- tax cuts for companies who engage companies that outsource jobs to eral spending, especially in regards in outsourcing and instead defer- foreign countries. In 2005, Senator to public state projects attached to ring them to companies that em- Biden voted in favor of an amend- Senate bills. Obama has supported ploy domestically. A component ment for a temporary tax on crude enforcing our current trade agree- of Edwards’ fi nancial resume also oil and has advocated reducing oil ments with foreign governments includes limitations on compensa- consumption by 500 million gal- who engage in unfair trade prac- tion packages for CEOs and stron- lons over the next 20 years. He has tices and advocate discontinuing ger laws to clamp down on insider also called for the “repeal of bil- tax benefi ts to companies that out- trading. lions of dollars in tax incentives for source. He has also supported the Th ough this is a brief synopsis of HAVE YOUR SAY

“Obama has the best policies and a “Clinton is the worst for the econo- “Hillary’s the best because of her solution in place.” my, she didn’t earn her position.” experience … Giuliani’s only re- – Moamen Elsayed – Zong Heng Li sume builder is 9/11.” Junior Sophomore – Lawrence Smith Senior PAGE 10 I THE TICKER BUSINESS MARCH 5, 2007 Shanghai rebounds, New York still gloomy

BY ARI JAHJA STAFF WRITER

Today’s stock markets’ move- ments seem to be increasingly cor- related with one another. One of the evidences is last’s Tuesday’s global equity sell-off , which was triggered by the 8.8% plunge in Shanghai Composite Index that tracks shares listed on the bigger of China’s two stock markets. Th e drop returned this Chinese index to about where it started in February. Following the event, major U.S. indices suff ered the biggest per- centage declines since Sept. 17, 2001. As the result, some investors are beginning to shift focus to safer FINANCE.YAHOO.COM investments such as the Treasury bonds, from riskier ones such as From left, one-year charts of the Shanghai Composite and S&P 500. the emerging market stocks and junk bonds. Th is sent the 10-year multiplied as Chinese stocks have Th erefore, investors should remain ipated interest rate cut by the Fed, global stock market to remain vola- Treasury note rallying and push- soared to record highs. Last year, cautious since the market will con- which can boost back investors’ tile. I recommend investors who ing the yield down to 4.515 per- the Shanghai Composite Index was tinue to react strongly on the down- confi dence on the U.S. economy. are interested to invest in Chinese cent, the weakest level since Dec. up by roughly 130 percent. Hence, side. For the bulls, China’s emerg- Meanwhile, China’s slowing companies to wait until the earn- 15. Because long-term bond yields it is not surprising to see the “smart ing middle class, rising purchasing economy would also put an up- ings season which is coming up remain low and economic growth money” or institutional investors power, and huge pool of cash are ward pressure on the U.S. inter- in March through April. Chinese still seems steady, many analysts pulling back and locking in profi ts major reasons to remain upbeat. est rates, depressing stock prices. large-caps such as China Mobile, think that the correction would be after the market hits a record close Speaking about the U.S., I think China has been a major investor Suntech Power and PetroChina are short-lived. Low yields would act above 3000. From the technical that fallout in subprime lending, of long-term U.S. treasury bonds in among those that will report. as a shock absorber as it helps indi- standpoint, 3,000 points is seen as big drop in durable goods order, an eff ort to keep its currency from According to the world’s top- viduals and businesses to continue a psychological benchmark or weak housing numbers and fears appreciating too much against the ranked strategy fi rm Dresdner borrowing at attractive rates, sus- “resistance” for the index. None- of slowdown in consumer spend- dollar. In times of general risk aver- Kleinwort, the current market sell- taining healthy consumption and theless, the Chinese A-shares are ing coupled with rising geopoliti- sion, speculative investors seek off is not over, and investors should investment levels. still trading at a hefty valuation of cal tensions in the Middle East that to escape carry trade positions by reduce stock holdings and buy gov- First, I would like to focus on 40 times earnings after the sell-off . could trigger oil prices higher will selling higher-yielding assets such ernment bonds. Dresdner’s neutral several factors that contributed to Th is raises the question whether or continue to weigh the U.S. markets as stocks and buying back yen to asset allocation model calls for 60 the decline in Chinese markets. not earnings can outpace the rapid this year. Mr. Alan Greenspan’s pay back loans in Japan. Th is is percent equities, 35 percent bonds Th e sell-off was sparked by pos- growth in valuation. Compare this statement about the vulnerability of refl ected by the recent strength of and fi ve percent cash. sibility of the Chinese government with the India’s Sensex 30 at 24 the U.S. economy against recession Japanese Yen against other higher- intervention to reign in speculation times earnings and MSCI Emerg- only adds up to investors’ worries. yielding currencies. and illegal share off erings that have ing Markets index at 15 times. A remedy could be the much-antic- Going forward, I expect the Sarbanes-Oxley’s key regulations under scrutiny BY TABASSUM ALI seeing accounting fi rms, inspect- secretary, Carmichael said, “I really created increased opportunities in the future will fi ll those roles. STAFF WRITER ing their work and setting auditing haven’t seen any evidence that the for people that are knowledgeable Particularly, I encourage people to standards. Under the Sarbanes- pendulum swung too far, either in in the area of internal control and consider going to work for regula- Th e Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Oxley Act, the agency is required the prosecutions of the people that good fi nancial reporting.” He add- tors and being actively involved in signed into law by President Bush to annually inspect the biggest ac- have committed fraud or in other ed that, “I hope Baruch students securities market regulations.” in 2002, was named one of the most counting fi rms — those who audit ways. I really don’t know what basis far-reaching reforms in U.S. busi- 100 or more there is for saying that pendulum ness history after the Securities Act public com- has swung too far.” was passed during FDR’s term. Th e panies — and Th e law requires manager’s purpose of the act was to restore in- to issue re- attestation on the internal con- vestors’ confi dence in the reliability ports on these trols and auditors must “sign off ” of the fi nancial statements of public fi rms. Besides on them. Auditors required what companies. However, compliance the Big Four, many executives felt was excessive of SOX has come under some criti- there are fi ve documentation, due to a lack of cism amid costly business prac- other fi rms guidance for managers, which ulti- tices, which initiated controversy that receive mately led to higher costs. on Wall Street and most recently on annual in- DOUGLASCARMICHAEL.COM “Because of the attention that Capitol Hill. spections. these kinds of issues have gotten, Enron, named “America’s most Firms with Douglas Carmichael I would hope, going forward, that innovative company” for six con- fewer than there wouldn’t be a knee-jerk re- secutive years by Fortune, sought 100 public audit clients are inspect- sponse that would say in response bankruptcy protection when it was ed every three years. to any standard, ‘Well, you can’t do revealed that its reported fi nancial More than 650 companies dis- it if it increases the cost.’ Th e fi rst condition was sustained mostly by closed material problems with their issue should be: Is this something institutionalized, systematic and internal controls since the SEC and that investors really need? And creatively planned fraud. At that the PCAOB enacted its rules on then the next issue is: Is it a reason- time, it was the biggest bankruptcy Section 404 of the Act in 2004. In- able approach?” Carmichael said. case in U.S. history and cost 4,000 ternal controls addressed under Th e criticisms come as the employees their jobs. this section are policies and proce- PCAOB is under fi re on other fronts. WorldCom’s Chapter 11 fi ling dures aimed at preventing fi nancial Companies have attacked the board was the second largest bankruptcy reporting improprieties. over a rule it drafted to govern the ever fi led in the U.S. behind Enron. Th e number of restatements has way auditors check internal corpo- Arthur Andersen, the world’s larg- increased signifi cantly and fi rms rate controls. Th e oversight board est public accounting fi rm, was re- are carefully monitoring their in- is thus expected in coming weeks sponsible for auditing both these ternal controls. “[In the] last years, to issue revisions to that standard, companies. there [has] been more re-statement and it faces a lawsuit challenging A more signifi cant provision of the fi nancial statements by pub- the constitutional legitimacy of the of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was the lic companies than any other prior agency, which the PCAOB is fi ght- establishment of the Public Com- year,” said Carmichael in an inter- ing. pany Accounting Oversight Board view with Th e Ticker, referring to “Th ere is really no basis for the (PCAOB). Its stated purpose is to results as “good evidence” of the lawsuit. [Th e] lawsuit is really de- “protect the interests of investors importance of Section 404 and pendent on viewing the PCAOB as and further the public interest in “good internal control over fi nan- [a] government agency and it was the preparation of informative, fair cial reporting.” He said that, “going specifi cally established by Con- and independent audit reports.” forward, that improvement in the gress as not a government agency, Baruch College’s distinguished reliability of information for inves- but as a private sector organization professor of auditing, Douglas Car- tors needs to be the main touch- being overseen by the SEC,” said michael, was appointed as chief stone for deciding whether chang- Carmichael. He went on to say that auditor of the PCAOB. Th e Wall es are needed.” Backlash against “Congress, I was told personally by Street Journal referred to him as a Sarbanes-Oxley has gained mo- Senator Sarbanes, very carefully “chief architect of Sarbanes Rules.” mentum in recent months. Michael checked out the constitutionality Carmichael served on the Board for Bloomberg and NYSE Chief Execu- of doing that. I would not expect to almost three years tive John Th ain are among those see anything come out of that law- As the Wall Street Journal re- who have criticized the expensive suit about the establishment of the ported, “the advent of the PCAOB, compliance. Treasury Secretary PCAOB and the other aspects of which opened its doors in 2003, Hank Paulson, also cited coded SOX act will be upheld.” ended decades of self-regulation by criticism, saying that sometimes Referring to the importance of the accounting industry.” Th e over- the regulatory “pendulum swings new requirements, Carmichael sight board was charged with over- too far.” Responding to the treasury said, “Th ese requirements have MARCH 5, 2007 PAGE 11 I THE TICKER BUSINESS PAGEArts 16 I THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 5, 2007 Gramercy Theatre soon to re-open

BY STEVE GUTTBINDER managed amphitheaters as well as owner of the Nokia Th eater, and CONTRIBUTING WRITER a handful of small theatres all over Bowery Presents, who books Web- the world. Due to the possibility of ster Hall, Th e Mercury Lounge and Th is past semester, it may have being broken apart by anti-trust Th e Bowery Ballroom. struck some students that there was laws, Clear Channel Entertainment Damian Healy, the appointed a major construction project occur- was spun off into a separate corpo- general manager of the Gramercy ring right around the corner from rate identity and thus Live Nation Th eatre and former operational the Vertical Campus, in what was was born. Live Nation now repre- manager at Irving Plaza, is ecstatic once an off -Broadway theatre. Little sents the stable end of the music about the opening. “Not only will it did people know that this project industry, as it off ers an exclusive be a great place to see a show, the would yield one of New York City’s product that cannot be mass-pro- venue is going to off er one of the most conspicuous concert venues. duced nor replicated. most diverse lineups of any Live Th e Gramercy Th eatre, one of the In existence for only a little over Nation venue.” Healy can’t wait for area’s most historical theatres, will one year, Live Nation has made it the public to be able to see the 600- put on live shows unlike anything it their goal to be the world’s larg- person theatre. “It’s going to have a has ever put on before. est promoter of live music events. very cool feel. Th e front of the ven- Th e theatre fi rst opened in 1937, Th ey have relieved themselves of ue will allow people to stand, while where it served as a cinema for over every former Clear Channel asset the back of the theatre will off er the 60 years before being turned into a not music-affi liated and are now audience stadium-style seating. No 499-seat off -Broadway production concentrating on making a brand matter where you are, you’re always theatre, the biggest in New York. name for themselves with concerts. going to have a great line of sight. In 2004, the theatre was shut down Clear Channel has never taken an As far as the sound system goes, we after its last production of From My interest in small venues and devel- will be testing out a few systems to STEVE GUTTBINDER I THE TICKER Hometown. oping artists, something Live Na- see what suits the room best.” Early this past year, Live Nation tion wishes to change with venues What’s even more exciting than The Gramercy Theatre is getting a makeover worth checking out. (NYSE: LYV), the world’s leading like the Gramercy Th eatre. a live music venue opening up concert promoter, bought the space Currently, Live Nation owns around the corner is the thought open to the possibility of off ering ships with Live Nation and getting with the intention of turning it into over 170 venues worldwide includ- of how the theatre can help Baruch the schools performance space prominent music executives to an intimate concert venue, a type of ing premium New York venues like students. In an interview, Healy for events such as Baruch’s Spring speak at campus events. entertainment the Gramercy Th e- Irving Plaza and the Jones Beach stated that he intends to be the best Fling, and allowing the schools to Th e Gramercy Th eatre plans atre has never seen in its 70 years of Amphitheater. In addition, they neighbor he can be to the schools reserve the purchase of tickets for to open its doors to the public on existence. book the majority of events at ven- in the area. “Off ering the schools any concert — a perk that could March 7, when Stellastarr* will per- Live Nation was a branch of ues such as the Roseland Ballroom, internships pertaining to their fi eld be extremely useful for a sold-out form. According to Healy, the ven- Clear Channel Communications Hammerstein Ballroom and Town of study is something I would love show. In addition to helping stu- ue plans to book over 200 bands a known as Clear Channel Entertain- Hall. Live Nation competes with to do.” dents directly, a partnership of year. ment. Clear Channel owned and other promoters including AEG, He also mentioned that he is some sort can even lead to intern- From canvas to screen Chimaira’s back for Resurrection

BY BEN PREUSS BP: You guys are currently BUSINESS MANAGER on tour with Killswitch Engage, Dragonforce and He is Legend As is the case with many bands — how does it feel to be touring that have found success, Chim- with such a strong lineup? aira hit several bumps in the road RA: It’s the perfect tour for us to since releasing their debut album, start things off . We haven’t toured Pass out of Existence, in 2001. Af- in about eight months, and it’s cool ter changing drummers several to come back [to] places nice and times (and back again) and mak- jam-packed every night. We get ing the diffi cult decision to leave to do a full-throttle half-hour set; Roadrunner Records, the future of we don’t have to worry about the Chimaira seemed uncertain. But headlining spot. We want this to now Chimaira is back with a highly be more of a building record for us anticipated fourth LP, titled Resur- anyways. We’re out with Killswitch rection. — we’ve done a lot of touring with Two new tracks are available for them, they’re a great band and the streaming on the band’s MySpace success that they’re experiencing NYTIMES.COM page, and it is clear that Resurrec- now is just phenomenal. And the The fi nal struggle in the fi lmThe Rape of the Sabine Women, mirroring the painting of the same name. tion, which hits stores on March DragonForce guys, they’re totally 6 through Ferret Records, has the cool. I never really heard them be- potential to be the heaviest and fore, but we already started hang- n The Rape of the with oversized sunglasses and mod At a joint festival between the most brutal Chimaira release to ing out and they’re totally nuts dresses, on the historic beginnings Romans and the Sabines, Romulus date. On March 1, Chimaira proved — man, a couple of those guys are Sabine Women gets of Rome. Th ough many of us may gave a sign to his men, and they this statement to be true at the No shredders. Th e He is Legend guys have forgotten the tale, the chosen abducted the Sabine women while Fear tour as they opened the stage are cool, we get along with every- a modern makeover visual format is appealing and is fi ghting off opposition. Soon after, for metal giants Killswitch Engage body and we’re out here to have a sure to create a lasting memory of the Sabine people initiated war and DragonForce. good time. in Sussman’s latest the event in the minds of viewers with the Romans; however, the Sa- I was given the opportunity to forever. bine women, having already born speak with lead guitarist Rob Ar- BP: I noticed on your MySpace Th e fi lm, which is devoid of the children of the Romans inter- nold in a pre-show interview; he that it describes your sound as BY JACQUELINE CHANCER dialogue, is on view now at the IFC vened, dissolving the fi ghting. had a lot to say about the band and a “Twelve Testicle Bulldozer.” I ARTS EDITOR Center in Greenwich Village. Coin- Sussman captures the heroic their new album as well as his per- think that’s a perfect description. ciding with the annual Armory Art tale of female strength and male sonal thoughts on the current state Are there any bands out right Without even a brushstroke, Eve Fair around the corner from Ba- savagery in this avant-garde free- of heavy metal. now that infl uence your style? Sussman beautifully recreates the ruch, free public screenings of Th e fl owing silver canvas. Very much RA: Mark and Chris are into legendary story of Th e Rape of the Rape of the Sabine Women were unlike your ordinary Hollywood Ben Preuss: What can we ex- Nine Inch Nails and that indus- Sabine Women. Instead of hanging held from Feb. 22 until Feb. 27. Th is reels, Sussman skillfully juxtaposes pect from the new album? trial-type feel right now, which in the Louvre Museum or the Met- was due to Creative Time (a New images and scenes within Th e Rape Rob Arnold: I think everyone’s I think had a lot to do with their ropolitan Museum of Art, as many York City-based public art organi- of the Sabine Women in an intellec- going to be pleasantly surprised; performances on the record. Matt of her artistic forefathers, Sussman zation), that just recently brought tually tantalizing format. people are going to think it’s bad- and I listen to a lot of Decapitated brings art to a theater near you. Doug Aitken’s Sleepwalkers to the Filmed in Athens, Berlin and ass. Th ere’s a lot of ups and downs — they’re an awesome, young Powerful and subversive, Suss- exterior walls of the MoMA, also on the Greek island of Hydra, the on the record, a lot of interesting death metal band from Poland man’s take on the popular subject free of charge. beautiful scenery only adds to the points that people will latch onto, and they’re totally bad-ass. I don’t which has graced the canvases of Th e Rape of the Sabine Women complex original score composed it’s heavy, it’s melodic, it’s all the think any band in particular infl u- the great neo-classic painters from refers to the fabled formation of by Jonathan Bepler. things that everybody says about enced the record. We write for us Nicolas Poussin to Peter Paul Ru- Rome. Romulus the Roman leader, Exaggeratedly calm and col- the band, but I mean it. We’ve got and what we can bang our heads bens to Jacques-Louis David, al- along with a mostly-male clan, ne- lected, audience members savored a renewed vigor and we’re on a to. lows the artwork to come to life, gotiated with the neighboring area each second of the fi lm to the fullest high that we haven’t felt since the literally. of Sabine for women to procreate capacity, and the explosive grand beginning. Th e album hasn’t even BP: In the last couple years, it Sussman and Rufus Corpora- with. However, the Sabine people fi nale is the icing on the cake. come out yet and things are better tion cast a 1960s spin, complete refused in fear of a rival culture. than they’ve ever been for us. SEE CHIMAIRA PAGE 17 MARCH 5, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 17 Chimaira’s new album Kevin Kline bombs the Resurrection hits hard bard at Public Theater

hit-or-miss with the Bard. When Th e cast is uneven. Larry Brygg- they do miss, though, they miss by man does his usual persuasive a mile. job as an upper-class guy brought Th ey almost had me at the be- down, this time Gloucester. His sons ginning with a charming start. Sis- are Edgar and kid brother Edmund. ters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia as Brian Avers is atrocious as Edgar, little girls wordlessly draw a map. unable to fi nd his character’s spine. It vividly depicts the vast territory Logan Marshall-Green is very good their father lords over. Th e next as Edmund. He’s a ball of energy, scene fi nds them about 20 years leaping and lunging, yet still fi nds later in bare-shouldered gowns of many moments of meaning. the same color they wore as girls. Michael Cerveris is command- Old man Lear is divvying up his ing and moving as Kent. Laura kingdom. He needs them to show Odeh vamps it up big time as an him some love before he makes his over-the-top Regan. Th is girl needs allotments. Th e fi rst two, married a sitcom. Kristen Bush is a mediocre to Dukes, talk the talk. Glamour girl Cordelia. Angela Pierce hits some NEWYORKCITYTHEATRE.COM Goneril poetically eff uses her ado- choice nasty notes as Goneril, but ration. She is topped by giggly Re- is vapidly one-dimensional. Philip gan, who gets just as much. Goodwin is a heavy-handed fool. n The latest But Cordelia shocks Pops by ef- His excessive shtick sticks out like a fectively saying, hey, you’re nothing sore thumb. production of King special. Potential suitor Burgundy Having once won the Academy takes off , yet France accepts her. Award for A Fish Called Wanda, Lear promises Goneril and Regan split the acre- Kline is now simply a fi sh out of wa- age as Lear kicks sand at Cordelia, ter. His line readings were matter of much, but fails at moaning, “thy truth then be thy fact and dull, whether strutting in a dower.” short purple jacket or shuffl ing in more But Lear, ceding power, is treat- rags. A dubiously youthful Lear, he ed like a stranger by almost all. His seemed to lose more interest as the BY FRANK MARZULLO daughters keep slicing his battalion play progressed, or regressed. STAFF WRITER of knights. Th ey reduce him to a Director James Lapine jazzes up blind, half-naked, demented no- the movement and lighting. Maybe Having seen a decent produc- mad. Th e Earl of Kent latches onto he was compensating for the com- tion of King Lear recently at local Lear and is a fi ne bodyguard and pact two-level stage, but he only jewel, the Lincoln Center Th eatre, buddy. makes matters worse when sim- I went double or nothing. I took a Elder abuse runs amok in the plicity would have suffi ced. It was chance on another non-profi t the- play, as an ungrateful child perse- bearable, but barely. Lear himself atre production. Even at student cutes the Earl of Gloucester. Lear said it so aptly twice in Acts Th ree rates and with Oscar-winner Kevin is steeped in sex and violence, as and Four: “the worst is not so long Kline heading the show, it was a befi ts the best of Shakespeare. Th e as we can say, ‘Th is is the worst’” sucker’s bet. strobe lights, however, I can do and regrettably, “Nothing can come Th e Public Th eater is very much without. Is Disco Lear next? of nothing.”

BEN PREUSS I THE TICKER Lead guitarist Rob Arnold shreds on stage at last Thursday’s No Fear Tour at Roseland Ballroom, with He is Legend, Dragonforce and Killswitch Engage.

BY DAVID DELEON My favorite shot was of an older chronologically is refreshing but COPY CHIEF Ashima sitting in her sari and san- takes away from the drama, since dals in front of a Christmas tree and everything interesting happens Any savvy moviegoer knows a bright window showing snowy within the fi rst hour. Th e impor- that movies are released in cycles. suburbia. Everything in the frame tance of Nikolai Gogol’s Th e Over- Blockbusters come out in the sum- but her is American; she merely coat (the short story the father mer, serious movies by Labor Day, dwells in the middle, seemingly was reading at the time of the train Oscar contenders in the winter. content with herself. wreck) is never explored. We never Little or nothing is released from Ashoke never loses his sad eyes get a sense of young Gogol’s inner February until Memorial Day. and Ashima never loses that sense life until the end, and the fact that But, there’s usually at least one of being lost, not even as they ad- this moment comes as a fl ashback movie you’ll see coming out right vance into middle age, which makes me wonder if the whole around the time of the Oscars that would be perfect if they kept that movie should have been (or was seems like it should be good. It way forever. Alas, life keeps going, originally intended to be) told in probably has a famous director and in the form of their son, Gogol (Kal the same manner. a well-known actor or it’s based on Penn) and daughter, Sonia (Sahira Of course, very few movies told a well-known book. But, you know Nair), who must either be related to in past-and-future threads manage that a studio would only release a the director or otherwise nepotism to succeed. Th e Godfather: Part II movie in March if they’ve already was involved. comes to mind immediately, as well given up on it as an award con- We watch Penn go from being a as the ’90s adaptation of Wuthering tender. Th ey’re just trying to rake in disaff ected stoner, to bright archi- Heights, an underappreciated fi lm some discerning moviegoers who tecture student, to married man that had Juliet Binoche play both are tired of not being in theaters. with relative disinterest. His sister incarnations of Cathy/Catherine. Th at’s the fi rst strike against goes from Goth to co-ed to wife in Strong actors in both threads are ROTTENTOMATOES.COM Mira Nair’s Th e Namesake. Th e sec- the same period but does so with- important, and for Th e Namesake, ond is Kal Penn, better known as out saying more than four lines, American favorite Penn just can’t Cuba’s future, in the form of its young artists, is explored in this documentary. Kumar of Harold and Kumar, who which is a blessing. match up to the power of Khan, an is far better at burgers than he is at It’s not entirely the fault of the Indian actor relatively unknown in making samosas. young actors. Penn holds a scene the States who holds his character Even with that, somewhere be- well enough; he interacts with his without even having to change ex- Cuba comes clean hind all the badness there is some- love interests in engaging ways. We pressions. thing of a strong movie. We begin just never get around to liking him. Th e struggles of an immigrant, on a train from Calcutta, where the Also, Penn should never attempt to the sense of departure and return East of Havana young Ashoke Ganguli (Ifran Khan), cry on screen again. But, to make it (especially in the beautiful scenes with reading Gogol, is the only survivor worse, his scene is followed by one of colored glass at the walkways of of a horrifi c train wreck. He recov- of the most unintentionally funny LaGuardia), the wish to have ev- BY MELISSA SILVESTRI fl ed the island to the United States, ers, but retains limp and weighty music segues in the history of mu- erything ordered and right for your STAFF WRITER and hasn’t been able to return sad eyes that seem to be perpetual- sical segues (think gansta’ rap), children, the feeling of going home home since. A heartbreaking mo- ly on the verge of tears. From there which makes me wonder if Nair — all of that comes across in bold, East of Havana is a fascinating ment occurs when Soandry’s older we see him return to Calcutta after had already given up on him. eye-welling strokes. You’re going to documentary about contemporary brother, who lives in Seattle, sees studying abroad to marry Ashima Th e whole of the problem may want to call your parents right after rap music in Cuba. Th e fi lm fol- pictures of his parents and brother (Tabu) and takes her back with him in fact be with the director. All the the movie, let me warn you right lows three local rappers — Magy- for the fi rst time since he left, and to a wintry Queens, where they ten- English dialogue seems rushed and now. But it’s not a story about chil- ori, Mikki, and Soandry — who are the shock of seeing their aged faces tatively start a family. under-rehearsed, as if Nair wasn’t dren. Th e children are dissolute, members of the rap collective El brings him to tears. Th ese are full, warm and noble listening well enough for a second fl at and in all ways inferior to their Cartel and rhapsodize about the Th e fi lm was co-directed by na- characters and Nair lavishes them take. Anyone with an accent, how- parents, and it’s just a shame they fallen Cuban economy of the 1990s tive Cuban Jauretsi Saizabitoria, with loving articulation. Even the ever, seems spot-on. Gogol and get so much screen time. and the anger it has fueled their and co-produced by her longtime framing places them in the fore- Sonia blend into the frame in the And that’s why this movie is generation (blackouts, no money, friend, actress Charlize Th eron. front: Ashima is lost in the angles same way their parents stood out coming out in March and not in poor housing). Th e three are char- Th e idea for the fi lm came from and dull wallpaper of their Queens from it. Clearly, Nair is more inter- last November’s Oscar season. It’s ismatic, intriguing individuals, who a 2001 trip the two took to Cuba apartment in the same way she is ested in immigrant Americans than also why the movie, though strong talk about what rap means to them and the drive to show the island the focus of the colors and bustle of she is with Indian-Americans. at times, should probably be left to and how they express their emo- beyond images of Castro, Scarface Calcutta streets. Th e choice to tell the story Netfl ix in another six months. tions and life stories in the strength and 80-year-old Buena Vista So- and purity of their rap verse. cial Club-type musicians. Th is fi lm Th e three youths grew up in shows the inherent strength of the an impoverished part of Havana, young generation and their deter- where Magyori sells her belongings mination to change Cuba into a and others’ stuff for a daily profi t. more economically diverse, rich Mikko lives with his grandfather nation. East of Havana is a small, and does odd jobs and Soandry is but unforgettable fi lm that gives an his parents’ last remaining child — American audience a rare eye into their older son left Cuba during the the everyday life of Cubans living 1994 exodus when 33,000 Cubans under Castro’s government. Beirut takes you across the Atlantic

what it is either but it sounds won- derful), Condon and his talented group weave together songs that seem to come out of a past decade from Eastern Europe. Th eir latest release is a fi ve-song disc titled Lon Gisland EP. Th ough brief, it provides a fulfi lling taste of what Beirut has to off er. Th e most exciting tune, “My Family’s Role in the World,” clocking in at two minutes, is a fast paced trumpet- AMAZON.COM fest that conjures images of gypsy rebels gearing up to defend their BY STEPHEN CHAN camp. How’s that for taking you STAFF WRITER places? An unfortunate symptom of Let me introduce you to Beirut. popular music these days is that You will not hear them on Z100, it rarely takes you anywhere. Yes, which should arouse interest im- a couple of notes layered to a beat mediately. Beirut is the brainchild add up to a song, but this does not of 20-year-old Santa Fe native Zach guarantee an experience. Artists Condon. With composition talent seem afraid to take chances, no beyond his years and an impres- doubt hampered by their oversee- sive ear for sound, Condon and his ing record company. Th is is the ad- band make a powerful statement vantage that indie music has. With- from the fi rst note. With instru- out multi-million dollar contracts ments including the trumpet, uku- and larger than life personas to up- lele, violin, cello, accordion, organ, hold, indie musicians can dedicate tambourine, saxophone, mando- more of themselves to what is truly lin and euphonium, (I don’t know important: the music. LeisureMARCH 5, 2007 THE TICKER LEISURE I PAGE 19 Traveling thru Africa in style

BY ALANA ALLETTE AND CRYSTAL escaladed to unknown rhythms. SEWER Moving on to the next stop on STAFF WRITER AND CONTRIBUTING WRITER the journey through African cul- ture were the 1980s-inspired break- Last month it was time to cel- dancers called “Th e Full Circle ebrate black history through song, Souljahs,” who gave an explosive dance, fashion, acting and poetry. performance with the performers Th e African Students Association, spinning and twisting their bodies which will change its name to the in various contortions. Black Student Union in the fall, Th e highlight for the evening presented its fi fth annual cultural was poet Pedro Pacheco, who lured show titled “A Journey through the audience with his heart-felt Black Culture: Past to Present.” poems celebrating the black jour- President Nindja Brazale explained ney from slavery to the 21st cen- the reason for the association’s tury. Pacheco, who is also guidance name change: “I didn’t want it to counselor to young black homeless be strictly limited to Africa.” Yet, the kids from the Bronx, knows about map held up during the show only the continuous struggle that be- represented Africa. ing black entails. “[Th e] poetry was Th e show, which was held on deep,” audience member, Anthony Friday, Feb. 23 in Mason Hall had Formato, expressed. an almost one-hour late start. Hosts Th e event had a few quirks that Eric “Sky-O” Eliely and Mikelah distracted the audience, such as Rose from Baruch’s WBMB radio JOHN LEE I THE TICKER the DJ’s painful sound system and station introduced the audience President Waldron embraces African the pointless unconscious rapping to an exciting line up of entertain- performance. “Th e rapping ruined ing performances: the Ancestral culture by wearing a traditional dress. the whole fl ow of the show because Horizons, Th e Sub Hitters and Full at fi rst I did not know of the strug- Circle Souljahs. tuous” girl seemed confi dent and gles that the African community What’s a celebration without professional.” had gone through. Th e rapping was dressing to impress? Th e designs VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER Ancestral Horizons engaged the predictable. I didn’t learn anything of Nigerian Fabrics and Fashions audience in its representation of from it,” said John Lee, 21. excited the audience through tra- The Sub Hitters tap dancing group thrills the audience. Africa’s past. Th e gyrating rhythmic Th e show was not just a celebra- ditional African clothing and styles and energetic dancers were accom- tion of black culture, but it was an with vibrant colors, taking the audi- with his Harlem Renaissance in- barely clad male and female mod- panied vigorous drumming, and informative experience captured ence through Africa’s past. A guest spired fashions. He portrayed the els strutting the runway defi nitely wowed the crowd. by a journey through time. appearance by Baruch’s president era as one featuring the elegance caught the attention of the young “Th e Sub Hitters” took us Brazale also mentioned that the Kathleen Waldron impressed the and sophistication of black cul- audience. Victor Chu described the through a hypnotizing tap-dance event raised money for the Invisible crowd. ture.He then fast-forwarded the fashion show as being “very cul- that made the audience listen to Children charity for war-aff ected Another designer Adrian O’Neal collection to present, 21st century tural. It was scene authentic and the drummer when he shouted, children in northern Uganda. took us further along the journey hip-hop inspired beachwear. Th e extravagant, even the fat “volup- “Watch the feet!” as the tap dancer Baruch fashion police: the best and DON’T BE A DAVID Dear David, you suck worst in fashion on the red carpet BY DAVID DELEON a job and ac- With the exception of a few COPY CHIEF tivities, just such as Jennifer Hudson, necks ask yourself, were bare at the awards. Focus- Many of you who regularly “Which of ing on bracelets and rings allowed read Th e Ticker, whether you pick these activities these women to sparkle like true it up between class, online or off can I slack off stars, with some risky choices in the fl oor of your birdcage, know most on?” Th e earrings. Cate Blanchette’s gun- me as part-time writer of humor answer is usu- metal and black-stoned earrings articles and near- to semi-factual ally school. DAVID DELEON were an eye catcher, complement- opinion pieces. What you may not Some- can’t be phazed by ing her stunningly detailed dress. know me as, is a humanitarian. In times, one’s none o’ y’all. Accentuating her chocolate brown an eff ort to give back to my com- mental health dress and blue eyes, Amy Adams munity, I have decided to dedicate requires one to sleep through a demonstrated the popularity of this week to answering some of the class or two. Th is is fi ne, as poten- teardrops with sky blue earrings. many impassioned questions peo- tial employers will understand. Now on to our picks for best ple have asked me about life, love To drive the point home I rec- and worst dressed. Our top pick and the pursuit of hipness. ommend periodically checking went to the impeccably dressed one’s self into a hospital for “ex- Reese Witherspoon. Straying from Dear David, haustion,” that way employers the trends of the evening, Wither- College is hard. I just got an know you’re serious. spoon surprised us in a layered, internship, and am balancing six If female, don’t be afraid to dark plum Nina Ricci gown. From classes with twenty hours of work add fl ashes of “crack-whore” to her sleek straight hair, simple dia- plus clubs and activities — I can’t your wardrobe; men should down monds and body skimming dress, keep up. I don’t get enough sleep, some aromatic alcohol before all Reese exemplifi ed glamour. I get sick often and my bowels interviews. Th is creates an image Penelope Cruz gets an honor- move with alarming disregular- of weariness which is impossible able mention in our book for her ity. What can I do? not to excuse. stunning nude Versace gown. She — PanicInTh eRestroom Also, you’ll be delegating things R-WITHERSPOON.COM ANNEHATHAWAYFAN.COM looked heavenly in her Gaultier- all throughout your professional Reese Witherspoon is the Anne Hathaway gets our reminiscent bodice and beautifully Dear Panic, career, so make a point to start pick for the best dressed. pick for worst dressed. detailed shredded chiff on train. Ah, I’ve heard this complaint a early. Remember, there are liter- Our choice for worst dressed million times (minus the bowels ally millions of homeless persons lina Herrera. Th is trend has been had to go to Anne Hathaway. bit, which I will ignore). Let me in this very city that you can in- BY MARLYN FRAGE AND JASON appearing at all of this year’s big- You would have thought the girl introduce you to a concept which duce into your homeworkforce. SCHWARTZ gest award shows, including the learned a thing or two on the set I call Dave’s Law of Simplicities. But if you do take advantage of CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Grammy’s and Golden Globes. If of “Th e Devil Wears Prada,” but In the Middle Ages it was known these human resources, be sure the red carpet is any indicator of unfortunately her style fell fl at on as Occam’s Dave Razor and in the to hire another one to recheck the Th e Oscars on Sunday, Feb. the big fashions for 2007, metal the red carpet. Hathaway looked Renaissance as the second law of fi rst’s work just in case. It’s not like 25 was a showcase for some of tones will be huge this year. like she wore her grandmother’s thermodavedynamics. you’re going to run out of bums. fashion’s biggest designers. Tinsel Th e other big trend of the eve- table-cloth to the Oscars. Th e cut Simply put, it states that the If you have Spanish homework, town’s stars came to dazzle and ning was one-shoulder gowns. of the dress was so unfl attering and simplest course of action is always I recommend fi nding a Spanish shine and we took close watch. Kate Winslet, Maggie Gyllenhaal made the normally slender starlet the best. Or, to use more meta- bum. If you have English home- Th e biggest trend of the evening and Beyoncé Knowles were some look huge from the waist down. physical terms: do not multiply work, I get one from England. was metal. Stars like Cate Blanch- of the lovely ladies rocking the one- Fashionwise, the Oscars were a entities. Because when your enti- Th ey’re harder to fi nd but totally ett, Rachel Weisz and Jada Pinkett- shoulder style. Th e look was very wonderful conclusion to the award ties start to multiply they tend to worth it, and the way they pro- Smith sparkled in silver, gold and vintage-inspired and reminiscent season and we eagerly anticipate toss stuff around like in that movie nounce things is funny. gunmetal-toned gowns from Ar- of 1950s screen starlets like Grace next year’s red carpet stunners and Poltergeist, which was scary. mani, Prive, Vera Wang and Caro- Kelley and Lauren Bacall. disasters. So if you’re faced with school, SEE ADVICE PAGE 20 PAGE 20 I THE TICKER LEISURE MARCH 5, 2007 How to achieve Advice for the whole planet

THE TICKER SCHEDULE Men’s Volleyball Baseball 3/6 – Baruch @ City Tech, 6 p.m. 3/6 – Baruch @ Cocoa Beach, 3/10 – Baruch @ CCNY Fl (Wilkes) 9 a.m. Multimatch 11 a.m. 3/6 – Baruch @ Cocoa Beach, Sports Fl (Point Park) 12:30 p.m. 3/11 – Baruch @ Floyd Bennett See what’s new in CUNY Athletics, MARCH 5, 2007 Field, SUNY-Maritime, Noon visit www.cunyathletics.com. Bearcats: back with a vengeance

BY ROSELINY GENAO wrapped up the game for the Raid- CONTRIBUTING WRITER ers with a team-high of 14 points while Roselli fi nished the match All the hustling and bustling with 12, by means of 4-of-9 shoot- could not help the Scarlet Raiders ing from a three-point range. Th e of Rutgers-Newark as the Bearcats Scarlet Raiders committed to 18 trampled them to seal off a 79-56 turnovers, but ultimately fell to the victory at the Feb. 28 quarterfi nal Bearcats. round of the 2007 ECAC Metro When asked what contributed to Women’s Basketball Champion- their win, senior forward Stamatia- ship. Th e win sends the Baruch des said, “We still felt the sting from Bearcats to the semifi nal round of the loss at the CUNYAC Finals. Th is the tournament. open wound led us to take it out on Making their third straight post- this team.” season appearance, the Bearcats Losing to Lehman at the CU- turned up the heat in the opening NYAC fi nal round terminated the four minutes leading 15-0. Th e visi- Bearcats’ undefeated season. “Th e tors fought back and got as close as fi nals brought us back down to re- four points with nine minutes left. ality and showed us that we’re not Th ey were led by Toni Roselli with invincible … that we still have to nine points, as well as Nerlande execute,” said Head Coach Machli Nicolas and Alisha McLean with Joseph. With this in mind, the six points a piece. Still, the Scarlet Bearcats returned full-force against Raiders struggled to keep pace with Rutgers-Newark and will now ad- the Bearcats and ended up being vance to the ECAC semifi nals to down by seven, with a score of 34- face Farmingdale State on Friday, 27 at the end of the fi rst half. March 2. “We still have something Leading the way for the Bearcats to prove,” added Stamatiades. “We was freshman forward Kaleia Davis didn’t win CUNYAC but we can win with a total of 14 points and nine ECAC.” In order to win, she believes rebounds, followed by guard Kar- the team will need to maintain the lee Whipple with 11 points. Seniors same intensity and force through- Racquel Reid, Ally Stamatiades and out the tournament. Jodi Trapp each contributed 10 Charged and ready, the Lady points. “We played with heart and Bearcats look forward to the semi- worked hard as a team,” Whipple fi nals to avenge a prior loss early in said. “We came out hungry and we the regular season to the Rams of weren’t going to back down.” Farmingdale State. Coach Machli Th e second half proved to be as Joseph refl ected on his team’s per- intense as the fi rst with the Bearcats formance with an upbeat outlook. keeping the lead with 14 points. “Th e game against Rutgers-Newark Within the opening fi ve minutes, was a healing process. Now, we’re the Bearcats placed the Scarlet excited that we can continue to Raiders at a major disadvantage. move on to a diff erent champion- Whipple and Davis dominated ship. Here’s an opportunity to close the second half, with eight and it out and bring another champion- nine points, respectively. Nicolas ship to Baruch.” Naesha Tyler-Moore, Jr. helps Bearcats slaughter Rutgers. VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER Men’s basketball goes down shooting

BY LIA EUSTACHEWICH into the fi rst half; however, Rankis Bearcats closer to CSI by six points. STAFF WRITER remained levelheaded. “We didn’t In the fi nal seconds, however, CSI panic,” Rankis said. “We moved on nailed three free throws that ended Th ey may have lost the chance to and played the game as if he didn’t the game with a fi nal score of 59- earn a CUNY Championship title, exist.” 68. Baruch’s defeat sent CSI to the but the men’s basketball team was Instead, junior forward Brian championship game, which they able to maintain something more Forrestal stepped into the spotlight, eventually lost against York College valuable: character and together- playing in what Rankis calls “his with a score of 56-54. ness. According to head coach Ray best game as a Baruch player.” For- Th is game was a double-defeat, Rankis, these two traits are exactly restal contributed a whopping 18 as it marked the end of senior cap- why his team made it to the CUNY points and 6 rebounds, all of which tains Emengo and Crane’s college Semifi nals. “We had such a solid came as second nature. “I didn’t feel basketball career. Th e Bearcats will group of young men who played to any pressure because I really didn’t be saying an emotional goodbye their abilities and beyond,” he said. know the severity of Carl’s injury,” to the two men who led their team Rankis admitted that this sea- Forrestal said. “But by that point we with unmatched off ensive skills son’s team was one of the toughest were playing at a high intensity and and talent. “What I will miss most teams he has ever coached in his I saw that my teammates really had [about playing Baruch basketball] 24 seasons of experience, but you a desire to win. Th at really fueled is the competitiveness,” said Crane. wouldn’t have guessed it by look- me to play hard.” “For the rest of my life I will not be ing at the records. Th e men’s bas- Key players Adrian Serrano, Phil in another league that will match ketball team closed their season Schatz and Felix Benito all equally the intensity and competitiveness with a CUNY Conference record of contributed to the team’s ferocity, of [Baruch’s] college basketball en- 8-5, landing the No. 1 spot in the but the Bloodhounds bit back with vironment.” CUNY Northern Division. Rankis a last minute layup, sending the Th e Bearcats will no longer be is far from being modest about his game into overtime. Senior Cap- a “young team” as it will welcome team’s performance this season. tain Ben Crane nailed a pair of free back 11 returning players next sea- “We ended up fi nishing third out throws ending the game with a fi nal son, including junior forward For- of 10 teams in our conference,” he score of 66-58. restal. “We have returning players said. “We ended up fi nishing fi rst However, the semifi nals game who really matured and took steps in our division. We won some ter- against CSI proved to be a whole in becoming very sound and strong rifi c games and showed great char- other story. Just minutes after tip- members for next year’s team,” he acter.” off , CSI gained a 10-point lead on said. Perhaps the biggest test of the the Bearcats. “We started out a bit After a tumultuous yet experi- Bearcats’ indelible character was slow and dug ourselves a big hole,” ential season, the men’s basketball at the CUNY Quarterfi nals game said Crane. “Th is was tough for us team is left with an outstanding against John Jay. Th e team expe- to get out of because we are not a coaching staff led by Rankis, 11 re- rienced a major off ensive blow high scoring team.” turning players and an established when captain and lead scorer Carl Rankis made it clear that his foundation of character and togeth- VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER Emengo was taken out of the game team tried relentlessly to win the erness. Only time will tell. However, due to a separated shoulder. Th e game, as proven by Crane who based on these attributes, there is Men’s basketball work together as a close team. loss of Emengo came just minutes sunk a 3-pointer shot to bring the no need to wait. THE TICKER LEISURE I PAGE 22 MARCH 5, 2007 Calendar of Events 567 8 9 10 11 MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Blood Drive Set up A day in the life of a Blood Drive Cents Ability Program Guest Speaker: Lawrence Platanos and Collard New York Blood Center fi nance executive: An New York Blood Center Information Session Curtis Ward Greens VC 1-107 inside look at JP Morgan VC 1-107 Phi Eta Sigma Quant Network BPAC 3:30p.m. — 4:30 p.m. and Bear Stearns. 11:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. VC 4-170 VC 5-160 Mason Hall E.O.C. Jobsmart career hour 12:40 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets for Baruch ID holders VC 14-235 Learn Chinese $37.50, Baruch Students 1-2 p.m. United Chinese Language Study Abroad Workshop $22.75 (limited) at the BPAC Association VC 10-150 Box Offi ce, only. 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SOLUTION ON WWW.THETICKER.ORG To submit event listings email [email protected] MARCH 5, 2007 THE TICKER SPORTS I PAGE 23 Bearcats v-ball need consistency in their game BY MARIANE ST. MAURICE since 2005. “For some reason we have remained undefeated. team, who took on and dominated they got the opportunity to play CONTRIBUTING WRITER came in thinking they were just go- For the team, which is in large Lehman a few days later. “It didn’t stronger teams and showcase their ing to roll over and we were going part made up of new players, the matter that they weren’t as good as potential. After the Hunter and Desire. Th ough a simple thing, to beat them,” said Bearcats Cap- Hunter game served as a reality us, we just played like we wanted to Lehman games, the players real- it played a determining role in the tain Steven Rouse retrospectively. check and forced the team to come beat them no matter what,” com- ized what needed to be improved, men’s volleyball team’s conquest “But they wanted to win more than together at a meeting on Mon- mented Rouse. “We do have the both technically and mentally. of the Lehman Lightning last Tues- we did.” day, in an eff ort to share ideas and talent, but half the time we don’t In one word, what the team day. After losing their fi rst confer- Head Coach Justin Stack agrees come up with solutions. According put heart and desire into our play, needs is consistency. Th ough the ence game of the season a few days that although there are some tech- to Rouse, the veterans of the team [yet] we are still victorious. Heart technical side of their game is still before, Baruch came back strong nicalities that need to be improved, have been sitting back on their and desire should be put in all the being worked on to fi nd the most and beat Lehman 30-15. the main reason for the demoral- Defending Champions title, an at- time,” commented Stack. eff ective combination of individual Th e previous Saturday, the izing loss was the team’s attitude titude the rookies have been mir- After the Lehman game, the talent and strength, it is the players’ Bearcats played the Hunter Hawks towards it. Had they played with roring. Bearcats were looking forward to job to play at their best every match, at Hunter College, and lost a con- more pride, more heart and a de- Th e defeat, followed by the attending the Endicott tournament and infuse pride into the game. ference game (0-3) for the fi rst time sire for victory, the Bearcats could meeting, seemingly aff ected the in Massachusetts, during which BARUCH SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Athlete of the month, Trouble in Yank dugout

BY IRVING DEJOHN to look at Jeter as not being able to the lineup because of his perfor- our own Jodi Trapp STAFF WRITER do wrong and A-Rod not being a mance. ‘true’ Yankee. However, it is clear You almost have to sympathize We are still more than a month that Jeter does not want to give Ro- with Rodriguez; it is amazingly dif- away from opening day and there driguez an objective shot to win the fi cult to live up to the bar he sets in is already a storm brewing in the hearts of New York fans. the regular season in a short series Yankee’s clubhouse. Surprisingly It is quite possible, that under- with the tremendous amount of enough, Carl Pavano isn’t involved. neath his cool “under pressure scrutiny on him. Alex Rodriguez, now coming exterior,” Jeter enjoys being the However, every true Yankee, in into his fourth year in pinstripes, dominant Yankee on the team. If order to earn acceptance, has gone made a heartfelt, but painfully ob- that were true, what would be his through that same scrutiny. Tino vious confession to reporters that motivation for accepting Rodri- Martinez was hated for replacing he and Derek Jeter were no longer guez? Th at would mean letting an Don Mattingly, Bernie Williams the ‘blood brothers’ that they used immensely talented, possibly even had come out of his shell to become to be in the ‘90s. more physically gifted player than a fi xture in the Yankees outfi eld and Th is rift between the two super- himself, an opportunity to show Roger Clemens came to New York stars originally started when Rodri- that he is the superior player. after being a hated Red Sox for so guez blasted Jeter in a 2001 issue of Th e converse of that theory is long. Th ese are just a few that come Esquire. Six years later, it seems that that Rodriguez has had every op- to mind. If Rodriguez wants to join no love is lost and Jeter still holds portunity to win over critical Yan- that group, he must prove his met- resentment over the infl ammatory kee fans but has consistently failed tle. Otherwise, the situation will comments. where it mattered most. His strug- only continue to get worse. Following Rodriguez’s confes- gles in the postseason have been Rodriguez has an option to opt sion, there was an outcry for Jeter to well documented. He ended what out of his contract after this season open his heart and forgive the much could have possibly been a miracu- and test free agency. Many think if maligned third basemen. However, lous rally in the ninth inning against he has another dismal season, he the only thing that reporters could the Angels in the 2005 ALDS, which will decide to exercise that option. muster out of the Yankees captain was, ironically enough, started by If that does happen, Derek Jeter will was one of his patented, smooth Derek Jeter. In 2006, he managed certainly be the fi rst to show him defl ections. only one hit against the Detroit Ti- the door. It’d be very easy in this situation gers and was dropped to eighth in

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BY KELLIE CLARK her niche this year. After having STAFF WRITER a great season she was voted the Baruch Athlete of the Month for An athlete by nature, senior Jodi January. She missed only two foul Trapp began her basketball career shots and was among the leaders in in middle school. Although she the NCAA Division III free throws. played football and soccer as well, Even with her notable performance she concentrated most of her time in January, she was shocked when on basketball. She attended New she heard the news. “Th ere are a Rochelle High School, where she lot of good players, so I was really played on the varsity team for four surprised when I found out. I was years. Her ultimate goal was to earn proud about it.” a scholarship to play college bas- During one of her best games of ketball. After graduating from high the season, she picked up 18 points school, she was accepted to Mercy and 8 assists against York College. College with a basketball scholar- When asked about the game Jodi ship. But, playing for Mercy didn’t said, “It was pretty cool; it felt great. feel right to her and after talking to I will defi nitely remember it for the some of her friends from Baruch’s rest of my life.” basketball team, she decided to Although Jodi is modest about transfer. Th at’s when her career as her talent, her coach was quick to a Bearcat began. talk about it. “Bottom line is she’s Upon transferring to Baruch, talented and she knows how to play she felt more at home with the oth- the game. She works hard and she er players and her new coach. “Th is gives it her all.” coach is so much better; he has While she admits that the team been like a father fi gure to me. He was disappointed when they lost has taught me a lot about being a the CUNYAC championship game, family with my teammates and has she had a positive attitude about been very infl uential.” Her coach, their loss. “Even though we didn’t Machli Joseph, explained that Jodi win the CUNY championship we’re had some trouble when she fi rst all champions.” As for her plans af- joined the team. “She came from a ter college, Jodi hopes to fi nd a job program at Mercy where they didn’t in advertising. But she’s not giving do a lot of winning, so she was try- up on basketball just yet. “I want to ing to fi nd herself for the fi rst year. try and further my career in basket- Th is year, she established herself ball. I’m not sure how far it’s going early on and she found her niche.” to take me but there’s no harm in She unquestionably did fi nd trying.”