REMEMBERING CHAVEZ THEY KILLED KENNY! DOWN WITH THE BEAR Huerta tells us to remember the Scene explores the world of South USF Men's Basketball defeats neigh­ man who fought for farmers' rights. Park and other "sick" cartoons. bor Cal before raucous crowd. [7] ' [13] [20]

HHflHl San Francisco FOGHORN THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO DECEMBER 4,1997 http:llfoghorn.usfca.edu VOLUME 94, ISSUE 10 Passing Grade? German Philosopher WASC team on office of the academic vice president. "[The accreditation team is] impressed with the Draws Large Crowd campus this week campus and the level of activity they see.... Overall their perception of the University is Habermas lecture attended by diverse group very positive." for site visit, prelude These expressions were backed up by Nate Benjamin Barsotti excitement?" Dickmeyer, vice president of finance and FOGHORN STAFF "Jurgen Habermas will be speaking to­ to re-accreditation management for City College, City Univer­ Someone walking by Lone Mountain night," sity of New York and member ofthe accredi­ 148 at 7 o'clock in the evening Monday, Dec. "Habermas? Who is Habermas?" she Jeffrey Coleman and Les Shu tation team, who commented on the "healthy" 1 would not have been able to see anything might respond. FOGHORN STAFF atmosphere that allowed for important issues besides backs and derriers. All ofthe door­ "The most important living philoso­ It appeared a relatively normal week at the to be discussed. ways were clogged with people. pher," Eduardo Mendieta, pro­ University of San Francisco. Classes met, bas­ "It isn't a skeletons in the closet situation There was the quite hush that fessor of philosophy, said when ketball players played and students scurried where you really have to dig things out," happens right before a concert asked this question. back and forth to class, for the most part Dickmeyer said. "People brought us ques­ begins. Many people were car­ The title ofthe presentation oblivious to the seven VIPs visiting the cam­ tions.... Everything is open here." rying notebooks and pens. that Habermas gave was pus. Key opportunities for discussion included There was an intense look of "Learning from Catastrophe? The Western Association of Schools and open forums for students, faculty and staff anticipation on the faces ofthe A diagnostic look back on the Colleges is conducting an extensive on-site held on Tuesday and Wednesday. approximately 350 people. short 20th century." His pre­ visit. Why? For the purpose of determining Tuesday's student forum was attended by "What is going on?" a by­ sentation dealt with subjects as the continued accreditation status of USF. only around a dozen students, representing stander might ask, "What could diverse as the gradual move of "The visit in general is going well," said Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and possibly bring this many people from agrarian areas Susan Prion, assistant for accreditation in the Students: Page 2 people together with this much Jurgen Habermas Habermas: Page 4 Student Affairs Remembering and Learning Asst. VP World AIDS Day ceremony featured reflection, inspiration Named Jessica Dryden Cook thought acknowledging World ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Les L. Shu AIDS Day showed USF's sup­ NEWS EDITOR Judd Winnick, from MTV's port of the issue. The Real World in San Fran­ "I think hopefully [partici­ It is a long trip from Oxford, cisco, gave a talk on AIDS last pating in World AIDS Day] Ohio to San Francisco, but Lori Monday night in a program to means that USF is concerned Varlotta will soon arrive at the commemorate World AIDS about AIDS and just because University of San Francisco to fill Day at the University of San it's a somewhat conservative a vacant position. Francisco included. school doesn't mean they can't "I'm looking forward to it. It's A service held before his educate people about preven­ a positive change," Varlotta said, talk included singing from tion," Oliveira said. USF's new assistant vice president USF Voices, a reflection of Rick Roberts, ASUSF Direc­ of Student Affairs. "It will be a big­ working with AIDS patients tor of Performing Arts, said ger city with a smaller university by Jack McLean, of MODEL, having the program was also and I like that combination." prayers for people affected by great way for students to be "I like being in a community AIDS and a candle lighting involved locally in a world­ where people know each other," service to pay tribute to those wide event Varlotta added regarding the small with AIDS. "It gave me a sense that campus size of USF. "The size will JESSICA DRYDEN-COOK/FOGHORN Judd Winnick spoke at USF's World AIDS Day ceremony last Dawn Oliveira, who at­ people are aware (about AIDS) be nice." Monday night. Pam Ling later joined him to answer questions. tended the program, said she Reflection: Page 4 Varlotta is currently the direc­ tor of the Office of Student Lead­ ership and Service-Learning at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She will leave that post by the end ofthe year and start her new posi­ Reaction to 'One Card' Testing Mixed tion at USF on Jan. 12. "Small town living is what I'll Karyn Bosco The hardware device is pro­ miss," Varlotta said. "It's hard to FOGHORN STAFF WRITER "With the one card system it is easier because I grammed to read the cards of all leave behind a place where you A safer, more convenient way of people that are allowed to access don't have to lock the door." accessing buildings on campus has don't have to search for my keys, I just need to the building. In Hayes-Healy, all Varlotta feels she should have been in effect for approximately get out my card." resident's cards and front desk no difficulty filling the require­ three weeks in the Hayes-Healy —Priscilla Roi staff's cards gain them access into the building. Resident's cards from ments of the position since it is Residence Hall. Students can now FRESHMAN, HAYES-HEALY RESIDENT similar to the positions Varlotta gain entry into the hall by swiping other residence halls only work for held before, from director of Stu­ their ID cards through a scanner their designated building. Dinh dent Activities and College Union device placed outside the building said that right now software modi­ at the University of Pittsburgh at that limits access to certain resi­ The Door Access Control Sys­ Sinjin Dinh, assistant director of fications are being worked out for Bradford to director of College dents and provides more security. tem hardware, a part of the One Public Safety and manager of the the other buildings on campus, like Programs and Orientation at "I feel safer," says Hayes resident Card system, has been installed in One Card system, said he hopes to identifying what administrators Chatham College in Pittsburgh. Jennifer Lau. "It's faster to swipe all residence halls, Harney Science have all the systems working by the need to access the building, before Varlotta: Page 5 your card than to use your key." Center and the University Center. beginning of next semester. One Card: Page 4 San Francisco Foghorn NEWS December 4, 1997 Eating Well Can Make You Cultured Annual Culturescape program a celebration of traditions, fares from around the globe

Jessica Dryden-Cook ence the wide variety of culture at did a wonderful job representing He said he thought ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR the University of San Francisco. their countries through the perfor­ Culturescape should be continued Colorful flags from 15 coun­ "Culturescape showed the di­ mances," Alan Aguiler, president of next year, especially for the new tries, pungent aromas from dishes verse population at USF and al­ the ISA, said. students from different countries from Spain to Vietnam and enter­ lowed students from all different After the dancing was finished, entering the university so they can tainment from across the globe backgrounds to come together and the other half of the room was experience many different cultures drew in over 200 people. collaborate, and then produce an opened up and students were on campus. The International Students As­ event that welcomes everyone," greeted with tables of food from "[Culturescape] gives people a sociation annual event let the cam­ said Vietnamese Student Associa­ the countries ofthe 15 different or­ chance to do something on cam­ pus travel arou;nd the world for six tion Vice President Vicky Nguyen. ganizations represented at pus that's entertaining and educa­ bucks at Culturescape. The program began with stu­ Culturescape. tional," Nguyen said. She said the The event drew in over 200 dents welcoming everyone to the Each student, upon paying their event was a great way to get to learn people for a night of international event in their native languages and admission fee, received a booklet about other clubs on campus and culture, entertainment and food, then went into the performances of tickets good for one food item get a real "taste" of the variety of and provided the students who at­ from various clubs on campus. from each country. Students students at USF. tended an opportunity to experi- These included students from the* walked around the room and were This year, most ofthe planning Vietnamese able to try authentic food from was done by Aguiler and Sherri Student Asso­ prepared by the international stu­ Staples, ISA's graduate advisor and ciation per­ dents. graduate assistant at MODEL. forming a tra­ "I cooked paella and repre­ They worked on asking clubs to ditional hat sented the Spanish section," junior perform and to bring food and dance, a com­ Jordi Esteban said. Esteban said he made sure the event ran smoothly. munity organi­ tried food he would not likely eat Due to the success of this year's JESSICA DRYDEN-COOK/FOGHORN zation demon­ and said he thought the best food event, Culturescape is planned to hap­ Traditional dress brought the strating jiu from each country was offered. pen next year and bring yet another world to USF's McLaren Complex jitsu, a type of Sophomore Jessica Case said spice of life to the students at USF. last Friday. martial art, she enjoyed the authentic style of sponsored by the food from the countries. the Brazilian "I liked the Chinese food be­ Club, Philip­ cause it's real Chinese food, not like pine students what they serve at Mein Street in displaying mar­ World Fare," she said. tial arts and a Besides the various perfor­ showing of mances and plates full of pork some of India's buns and paella, students also said ceremonial they enjoyed learning about and dances put on experiences new and different cul­ by the Indian tures. Subcontinent "[Culturescape] encourages JESSICA DRYDEN-COOK/FOGHORN Club. students to get involved with other

The variety of food wasn't the only reason for "The stu­ people from other countries," RYDEN-COOK/FOGHORN attending Culturescape, just the most popular. dents, I think, Esteban said. Diverse parts ofthe USF community found a home. Source Ends Students Voice pood for fines Successful Questions, Concerns

Semester From Front Page courses I took in high school like cr, er w College of Professional Studies. Stu­ chemistry, biology and physics," (jlceson LiDraru/Cjescnlce C- f '" accept Christopher Bess dents discussed the strengths and Fedaioglu said. Other concerns were food items in payment or overdue charges, FOGHORN STAFF WRITER weaknesses at USF. raised about the reasoning behind Another sign that this semester Shana DeClercq, a senior English specific courses and a lack of con­ December 8-20, \99/ is quickly nearing its conclusion: major, thought the key issue was stu­ nectedness throughout the GEC. The final movie in the program­ dents'lack of in­ \ or more information please call the C_.irculat.on ming Source's fall series, "Ferris fluence in deci- department at+22-266o. /\\\ food collected Bueller's Day Off," airs next Tues­ sion-making. "We are critically short of re­ day night, rounding off a long list The other un­ will DC distributed DU (_,ampus Ministry. of multifarious Source-sponsored dergraduate stu­ sources, yet we have found the activities. dents backed up money to build executive offices Movies shown this semester in- her assertion. (in Rossi Wing)." cluded"JerryMaguire,""Braveheart," "I have a lot A nutritional solution to "Swingers" and "Scream." According of frustration —Jim George to Films Chair Jessica Case, who se­ about the closed NON-TRADITIONALLY AGED STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE, ASUSF lects the movies, "Swingers" and door policies of your financial woes! "Scream" were the most popular. the campus," "People were sitting in the aisles DeClercq said, and on the floor," said Case. She citing the Marriott food-service con­ Prion said that the accreditors added that the overall student atten­ tract as a prime example. were impressed by how articulate U.S.F. Thanksgiving Flexi-Food Drive, 1997 sponsored by dance of this year's films has been Jim George, the ASUSF Senate and interested the students were in much greater than that of past years. representative for non-traditionally the GEC. Next semester's film series kicks- aged students and a senior majoring Similar questions were also raised U.S.F. Ignatians off with "Men in Black," when the in international business, brought up in the faculty open forums as well. "Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you movies go from their present home issues of technology. Approximately 45 faculty members from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me in Harney 235 to Cowell 113, which "There is poor use of lab space," attended each ofthe two sessions. food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you features cushioned seats and a George said. "We are critically short The accreditation committee was welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you newer sound system. of resources, yet we have found the scheduled to meet early this morn­ visited me, I was in prison and you came to me." Matthew 34: 37 Other Source-sponsored activities money to build new executive offices ing to finalize a preliminary report this semester included a wide variety (in Rossi Wing)." which will be overviewed with Uni­ Thank you for your support and flexi-cash donated to feed the poor. You of "nooners," a Halloween costume George also pointed out off cam­ versity President Rev. John P. bought and distributed food to families in need, to the homeless, the elderly contest, "Our House" (a celebration pus students' problems in connectin Shelegel, S.J., James Wiser, the in­ and to the sick of house music) and "Badvertising" to the University's computer system. coming academic vice president, and (a lecture on degrading advertising). A key topic of discussion was the Jack Gillespie, the interim academic 325 turkeys 1,800 apples 327 chickens According to Source chair Sarah general education curriculum vice president. 1,232 oranges 3,000 potatoes (30 cases) Godfredson, activities yet to come (GEC). According to Prion, this was Prion thought that, at this point, 800 lbs. of bananas 1,500 lbs. of rice (30 boxes) include a visit fromSant a and Christ­ the issue that the WASC team mem­ USF's oudook for reaccreditation 600 loaves of bread mas carolers; and a gay-lesbian-bi­ bers focused on. was strong; she also expected that sexual mixer. Godfredson added that Fatih Fedaioglu, an international the committee would make recom­ Thank you and may all the blessings of the season be yours. 1997 Commit­ next semester's Source activities will student majoring in business finance mendations about two areas: the tee, Angela Becker, Theodore Sesmas, Kathy King, Amanda Rose, John include nooners for student perform­ felt that foreign students, for ex­ GEC and issues of learning assess­ Martin, Angelica Ramirez, Erin Oliver, Leah Lock wood, Sherly ers, Homecoming in February and an ample, didn't "like the GEC at all." ment, and practical implementa­ Bocianowski, Owen Campbell, Sr. Marie Ignatius, R.S.H.M., Gina Ippolito, African-American storyteller, special­ "I came to this school to learn tion of the ideas set out by USF's Fr. Quihuis, S.J., and the Knights of Columbus. izing in heritage and journey stories. about finance, but I'm repeating the Plan 2005. San Francisco Foghorn NEWS December 4, 1997 NEWS BRIEFS Bob Dylan, Prince Play USF GRE Test Scores Student talent shows off at Gill Theater, win prizes In response to increased demand for appointments to take the Matt Fiteny sophomore Jelena Moore, who jam in which they played an origi­ computerized Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Educa­ FOGHORN STAFF WRITER took first place for her oral inter­ nal piece and a Bob Dylan cover tional Testing Service (ETS) has recently adding testing capacity. Who would have thought that pretation of a prose piece where took home the $25 third prize. ETS, is urging all graduate-school candidates with Feb. 1 admis­ the University of San Francisco had she played characters of old "Star Search" was an event put sion deadlines to register immediately for the GRE in order to so much talent? Last Saturday, stu­ women. on by the Hayes-Healy Residence assure that their test results arrive in time. Students may call toll dents, faculty and guests watched Moore was awarded $100 prize Hall Council and organized by free (800) GRE-CALL to schedule their appointments and loca­ USF students get over their fears, money by the USF Residence Hall freshman Dacia Delgado, Assistant tions. Official score reports for the computerized GRE are gener­ overcome their stage frights, and Association who sponsored the Hayes-Healy Director Maria ally available within two weeks within the completion of the exam. show off their talents to a packed event. Katsas, and Hayes resident Kelly The scores for the paper-based test are reported in four to six weeks. house in USF's Gill Theater. Moore wasn't the only star on Jane Jimmerfield. But this was no ordinary talent stage though. The other acts The idea, brought up by the show, it was USF's first "Star ranged from dance teams to poetry Hayes residents, could have been Memorial Award Search," and boy were the stars out readings to live music to comedy handled like a boring, drawn out that night. and kept people entertained for high school talent show and The Katherine C. McDonald Memorial Award is open to any "(Star Search) brought the USF two and a half ours. charged $5 to get in. But "Star full-time or part-time student registered at a two or four year col­ community together and the turn­ Senior Kojak Martin's lip sync Search" was neither boring nor lege or university in California whose work has been published or out was amazing," Hall said. of a Prince song kept people up drawn out and was the price a col­ broadcast in a college or university news media outlet, or by a The audience for the talent show beat and into the show while fresh­ lege student can afford—free. non-academic news outlet so long as the work was done as part of filled all 180 seats in Gill Theater and men Marijean Rue and Brent Lau's For the future, Delgado gave no an academic class or internship. This award period covers Jan. 1, had people seated in aisles, standing comedy act kept people laughing. comment on whether the talent 1997 through Dec. 31, 1997. Entries must have been originally on chairs in the back and watching Rue and Lau's comedy act won show will become an annual event. published or broadcast during the contest period. Winners will through to side door to catch a second place and a prize of $50 and "I can't say if there will be one next be decided upon by Feb. 20, 1998 and be given $300 in Sacra­ glimpse of these glimmering stars. freshmen David Mulligan and year. I would love to help out if mento at the Fourth Annual Journalism Awards banquet on Feb. One star in particular is Willie Sairbourn's acoustic guitar there is one," Delgado said. 26,1998. AIDS Group Hotline Thanksgiving Drive Raises In observance of World AIDS Day, the National AIDS Hotline is encouraging use of its Groups Calls program so stu­ dents and other groups can learn information about HIV and AIDS from a highly trained hotline counselor. By advance ar­ $10,000 for Charity rangement, any group with a speaker phone can schedule a Group Call with the hotline. Caltlln Young chickens, 3,000 potatoes, 1,500 flexi is an easy way to make a big "Our Groups Calls program is especially helpful for people FOGHORN STAFF WRITER pounds of rice, 1,800 apples, 1,232 difference. If you think about it, who may be hesitant to call the National AIDS Hotline individu­ The generosity of students oranges, 800 pounds of bananas, the average donation was about ally," said Ami Israel, hotline director. "Many people feel more across campus made the 1997 Uni­ and 600 loaves of bread to be pro­ $20 and one person can make a dif­ comfortable initially seeking information in a group setting. Af­ versity of San Francisco's Thanks­ vided to those in need. ference, but when it gets multi­ ter the Group Call, they may be more likely to call back with giving Flexi-Food Drive one ofthe The food was distributed to plied, it can make a significant im­ individual concerns." year's most successful charity places where students regulary vol- pact," Sr. Ignatius said. To arrange a Group Call, contact the National AIDS Hotline at events and raised an unexpected The food (800) 342-2437. $10,000. drive was not Last year, the event grossed an only beneficial estimated $6,000 from student do­ "To get $10,000 was very exciting to those in need nations and based on that criteria, for all of us because you find that but rewarded Herpes Hits 1/5 Campus Ministry had hoped to there is such a loving response." the students A new report that genital herpes infects about one in five Ameri­ collect $8,000 this holiday season. —Sr. Marie Ignatius, R.S.H.M who were in­ cans age 12 or older underscores the need for an effective national "To get $10,000 was very excit­ volved as well. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CAMPUS MINISTRY effort to stop the spread of herpes and other sexually transmitted ing for all of us because you find Sr. Ignatius diseases, according to the Herpes Resource Center of the Ameri­ that there is such a loving re­ said she viewed can Social Health Association. sponse," Sr. Marie Ignatius, the food drive The report, based on a survey by the Centers for Disease Con­ R.S.H.M. said. "It's wonderful to unteer, including St. Anne's Home as a way to relieve the apathetic trol and Prevention and published in the New England Journal of know that we'll be able to feed that for the Elderly, the Gift of Love feelings that plague many stu­ Medicine, confirms estimates that STD experts have used for a many more people out in the city shelter for AIDS victims, dents. number of years, according to Linda Alexander, ASHA president who are in need of support at Hamilton Family Shelter, Rich­ "I just thought it was really neat and chief executive officer. Thanksgiving." mond Hills Catholic Charities to see all the joy and happiness that "To those in the STD field, it is no surprise that herpes is so The money rasised by the food Shelter and the Missionaries of people got out of knowing that common," Alexander said. "But the results ofthe CDC study may drive was spent on various food Charity Soup Kitchen. Food was somebody cared about them," help convince policy makers to address the prevention of herpes items purchased through Marriot also distributed to families in the freshman Sarah Sesock. and other STDs more aggressively." Food Services. Mission and Tenderloin District Junior and member ofthe food Among steps that need to be taken, Alexander cited adequate "We wanted to make sure that Each person's contribution to drive committee, Amanda Rose funding for public education campaigns, screening and treatment everybody got a turkey, chicken, the food drive made a huge differ­ said the expereince made her see programs and STPedro Zamora, who died of AIDS is a disease that affects all To relate to the audience on a AIDS. people," Winnick said. personal level, he told the story of "We tried to get a speaker that He explained to the audience Zamora's struggle with AIDS from 10 pm, after these men's basketball games: our generation could identify that he had been walking around his first battles to his death at the with," Associated Students of USF with a bag full of stereotypes about end. He spoke about the numer­ Programming Advisor Joel people with AIDS, like they're usu­ ous hospitalizations, how the dis­ Gonzales said. ally thin, homosexual and have le­ ease was affecting Zamora men­ December 20,1997 "I think Judd (Winnick) had sions on their face. tally and physically. vs. Santa Barbara a very good impact on the audi­ When he met Zamora, who was He concluded his talk with sto­ Januarys 1998 ence because a majority of the living with AIDS, his stereotypes ries about Zamora's last days with people have seen the show (The began to vanish and his knowledge his family and friends in the hos­ February 21,1998 Real World) so we know who he ofthe subject increased. pital and how his death had af­ is. We knew that Pedro (Zamora) Winnick showed that these ste­ fected him. vs. San Diego was a real person and that any­ reotypes are false, emphasizing "I met this young man and be­ one can get AIDS," said freshman that AIDS affects all sizes, shapes fore I knew it, he was gone. He just Great bar, food served til Neena Gokli' and colors. died just like that. That's how it is," Gokli said she identified with "There are two things to under­ Winnick said. "It's not something midnight Come hear Phil Winnick because he talked to the stand. First, be frightened of AIDS I can get over. It doesn't get better. speak about the Dons! audience on a personal level, not and not people living with AIDS, It gets different." San Francisco Foghorn NEWS December 4, 1997 New Asst. Vice President Starts in January From Front Page However, Varlotta wants to ate with students," Varlotta said. fered to another applicant, how­ cate and more. "The position (at USF) is pretty learn her way around campus be­ "My relationship with students is ever, the offer was declined, which "I'm very pleased with our se­ much in line with what I have done fore overseeing her responsibilities. important." led to an extension of the search lection of Lori," said John-Eric in the past," Varlotta said. "I will "I want to meet a lot of people Among all the other applicants, for more applicants. Sanchez, ASUSF president. "It was now be working with colleagues at and do a lot of listening and look- the search committee saw Varlotta "We try to look for the right a long process." other uni­ ing around," as the right choice. person, and there were 120 appli­ Bush, who was formerly the as­ versities that Varlotta said. "I "The search committee looked cations," Bush said. "Each applica­ sistant vice president, will be un­ I've worked want to feel my for several things, like a terminal tion is probably a good 10 pages able to perform the duties of ad­ with before." "She is bright light and way around the degree, a PhD experience in the and involves a lot of reading, in­ viser due to the responsibilities of Upon ar­ University. high energy. She will areas of student leadership pro­ terviewing and background his position as associate vice presi­ rival, some "I have a grams, health education programs, check." dent. of Varlotta's give 150 percent to the huge desire to service learning and community "The search "I enjoy responsibili­ campus." talk to the stu­ service," Bush said. "We also committee was working ties will in­ —David Bush dent senate and wanted someone who had experi­ very picky," "I like being in a com­ with Senate clude pro­ spend quality ence in student activities." Bush added. and I will be ASSOCIATE VP, STUDENT AFFAIRS viding ad­ time with fac- "The search committee saw in "We wanted munity where people more than ministrative ulty and [Asso­ Lori's application a lot of quali­ someone ab­ know each other." willing to of­ direction ciate Vice Presi­ ties," Bush added. "She is some­ normal in the —Lori Varlotta fer input," and leadership to several student dent of Student Affairs] David one with distinct responsibilities sense of a super ASSISTANT VP, STUDENT AFFAIRS Bush said. life departments, programs and Bush and [Vice President of Stu­ and who can provide leadership person." Like initiatives as well as supervising the dent Affairs] Carmen Jordan-Cox." in a variety of areas. She has done Varlotta will many, Bush directors of Counseling, Disability Though Miami University is a a lot of research and professional take over the is excited Related Services and Leadership large school with over 15,000 stu­ writing." position of ASUSF Senate adviser about the new assistant vice presi­ Development and Multicultural dents, Varlotta enjoyed the one- The search process took longer from Bush, who is currently the in­ dent. Student Services. Varlotta will also on-one relationship between fac­ than usual due to an unexpected terim adviser. Expectations of the "I'm really looking forward to coordinate Associated Students ulty and students, which she in­ problem. According to Bush, the ASUSF adviser include accessibil­ Lori coming to campus," Bush said. programs and Student Health tends to bring to USF. process takes about six months to ity to students and senators, "She is bright light and high en­ Education and serve as adviser to "One of the great things about fill a position of this nature. knowledge about the University ergy. She will give 150 percent to the ASUSF Senate. Miami is the relationship we cre­ The position was originally of­ and ASUSF, act as a student advo- the campus."

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Missing Cartoon Palestinian flag, along with the slo­ tion between these two peoples as Dear Editor: gan, "Two Peoples, Two States, One somehow offensive. It is not sur­ Like a lot of professors, I have Future." It was a gift from a friend prising that resolution of con­ Dear Santa... cartoons, posters and other as­ of mine active in the Israeli peace flicts in the Middle eastwemain sorted paraphernalia on my door movement. so elusive when, even here at the Christmas future is drawing stood sentinel at the pearly and along the wall outside my of­ Some time recently, someone University of San Francisco, there near. Christmas past is past. gates, he'd erect an enormous fice. Some of these express a po­ tore it down, and I have not seen it are people who wish to silence (Sing with us!) green awning that read litical opinion, part ofthe rich and since. those of us who advocate for Yes, lads and lasses who "Heaven.".... varied perspectives we have here I don't know if the person who peace. dwell 'round this great bastion Statistics. The GEC has on campus. objected to the placard was anti- Sincerely, of learning, gather 'round the plenty of faults, but all in all One of these was a small plac­ Israeli or anti-Palestinian, but ap­ Stephen Zunes yule long burning warmly in the it's well-intentioned. It should ard near the top of my door which parently he or she considers the Assistant Professor Fr. Monihan atrium, sing a continue to affirm our Jesuit showed both an Israeli flag and a prospects of peace and reconcilia­ Politics round of carols and drink some roots, emphasizing philosophy egg nog. It's time to read the and religion courses more. Foghorn's Christmas wish list. That said, the Statistical Rea­ It's not too long, for brevity soning classes are the night­ is the greater part of virtue and mare of every history major. CommynJty Poll we are nothing if not virtuous. Please Santa, we'll even take a So hum a little tune in the back­ Calculus book in our stocking, ground, here we go... but help us lose the stats re­ Dear Santa: quirement. Students across Should USF keep the "Don Ball" or We've been very good this campus sit in statistics class, year and so we're writing you to stare at the prof and think'av­ ask for the very simplest of erage this!" We are dumber for bring back the "Don" items. First, please forgive this having taken this class. Maybe antiquated delivery method. We some coal for the keepers of tried to send you an e-mail, but the mean.... couldn't log in from off campus. Finally, tuition increases are Perhaps you could help? the bane of every good student. As we look around the cam­ Would it be presumptuous of pus a few thought arise... Taco us to thank you in advance for Bell. We eat it all the time be­ making '98 the year we can cause, well, the food upstairs is "read the trustee's lips?" terrible and the Bell somehow Thank you so much. Your seems less dangerous. Has it continued support of the stu­ come to this... dents does not go unnoticed. The awnings. We know, we The Foghorn know, we've harped on these PS: Please forgive the less "Bring back the 'Don.' "I'd rather have both "I like the 'Don' person­ things enough. But Santa, even than edible cookies we'll be Our school is not ori­ 'Dons.'" ally, because it's part of you must lose jolliness at the leaving you. Remember, on sight of this hideous perversion campus students are forced to ented around basketball. —Dr. Bill Hogan the USF tradition. After of aesthetics. If Glen Loomis purchase flexi. We have other sports EXECUTIVE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR all, we are the Dons." and focuses." —Joanna Mummert —Tri Nguyen JUNIOR, HUMAN COMMUNICATION Basketball Lovin' SOPHOMORE, BIOLOGY The Foghorn has a habit of Memorial was as loud as its ever using this space to wax poetic been—you couldn't even begin on issues regarding the student to hear the announcer. experience at USF. From lec­ For all who were there, it was tures to clubs, sporting events a moment that will long be re­ to community service opportu­ membered. Chanting "U-S-F," nities, it seems as if Joe Don just cheering for the green and gold, doesn't get as much out of the and surrounded by friends, col­ USF experience as one should. lege seemed like college. The Selfishly, it seems, one should feeling of excitement was al­ look at these experiences as mo­ most so corny, so ridiculously ments to be remembered, for the fun, it could only have come "I like the old "Don," "Lord have mercy, bring college student is reminded of­ straight from the heart. ten that these are the best year's Memorial Gym should be because he's a better [the old Don] back." of one's life. packed like that every game. symbol of USF and I —Alexandra Clement The USF-Cal game on Tues­ The Dons are fielding a bona think he's cuter than the JUNIOR, HISTORY day was one of these moments. fide contender, and to be part ball. The ball is really Memorial Gym was electric, of a crowd like Tuesday's was a and when the Dons took their special feeling. Take our advice, lame." first lead in the second half, you'll thank us in thirty years. —Elizabeth Brazil SENIOR, NURSING San Francisco Foghorn OPINION December 4, 1997

Jeffrey Coleman Calling All Meat Eaters by Caitlin Young THE CATBIRD SEAT Christmas time is here again supposed to eat meat. However, Many feel that a diet rich in lion Americans will suffer from and as families and friends as man exists today, his struc­ animal products or more spe­ a form of this disease. Thirteen gather to feast on various food ture resembles that of a vegetar­ cifically, meat is required in or­ and a half million have coronary Summing delicacies, I would like to re­ ian creature. der to maintain good health. artery disease [or] the clogging of mind everyone just what exactly Carnivores possess a short However, a prudent vegetarian the arteries that nourish the they are having for dinner. bowel to allow the rapid excre­ diet provides all nutrients for heart..., and one and a half mil­ It All Up If I have ruined some of your tion of toxins. Vegetarian ani-' optimal health. lion Americans will suffer from appetites, I mals, in con- Meat or specifically red meat, a heart attack this year and a I was originally planning on us­ mean to do just trast, possess provides an abundance of pro­ third will die." ing this space to reflect eloquently that. A diet of extended bow­ tein, which aids in the body's These deaths seem unneces­ on my experience at the National decaying ani­ The friendly farm els for the slow structural growth and tissue re­ sary because a healthy, well bal­ Conference on Ethics in America. mal carcasses is portrayed in the digestion and pair and guards against the on­ anced vegetarian diet can prevent Unfortunately, instead of writing over Thanksgiving, I slept. not healthy, childhood melody fermentation set of infection. Unfortunately, or reverse the symptoms of heart moral, eco­ of grains. A set it is also a large source of satu­ disease. In addition, vegetarians Therefore, let me sum up (us­ nomical or "Old Mcdonald," are of long sharp rated fat, cho­ are less likely ing small words) my experience in ecological and over and have been teeth is also an lesterol and of- to suffer from the following way. First, West offers little gone for sometime attribute of fers few carbo­ cancer, diet Point, NY, is cold and therefore benefit to meat eating hydrates and If I have ruined some related diabe­ features all the wonderful things now. In fact, much that go along with cold, like sleet all involved. animals but dietary fiber, of your appetites, I tes, obesity, It is difficult of the population is the dental which are also and high and frozen appendages. for those out­ ignorant of the situa­ structure of important ele­ mean to do just that. blood pres­ Second, did you know we go to a "civilian institution." Neither did I side of the veg­ tions that animals vegetarians ments contrib­ A diet of decaying sure than etarian com­ contains uting to the animal carcasses is meat eaters. but, rest assured, we do. munity to endure. smaller canine physical well- Vegetar­ Third, at an ethics conference, comprehend teeth and mo­ being of the not healthy, moral, ians are also ex­ don't you think carding for beer that the days of lars with a human body. economical, or pected to exceed wouldn't be necessary? (On a the friendly farm portrayed in large grinding surface and thick Natural ecological and offers the life expect­ side note, one benefit of the enamel coating. aforementioned cold weather the childhood melody "Old sources such as little benefit to all ancy of meat McDonald," are over and have Carnivorous mouths open in cereals, pulses eaters by up to was that the kegs required no re­ been gone for sometime now. In a direct horizontal pattern but (or beans), involved. but not limited frigeration aside from the sur­ fact, much of the population is vegetarians chew in a circular nuts, seeds, to, ten years. In rounding environment.) ignorant of the situations that motion. Furthermore, the car­ and soybean addition, a veg­ Fourth, a conference on ethics in animals endure. nivore moves on all fours, has ar­ products are an equally reliable etarian diet costs much less than the America can, in fact, take more than Animals are born into a life of ticulated claws, eyes with acute protein source, but lack the un­ average omnivorous diet. the three minutes that most of us misery, lead a life of despair and night vision, small salvatory desirable additions. Humanity has suffered from hav­ would allocate. then die cruel death. The turkey glands, a rasping tongue, flesh Meat is also high in iron which ing the wrong diet for far to long. Al­ that sat before many of you on without pores and slightly devel­ oxidizes cholesterol into a form though, we are omnivoures, that is (I have no idea where to go from Thanksgiving was probably re­ oped incisor teeth and very that is more easily absorbed into suited to either meat or vegetables, here. Should I tangent off and talk peatedly force fed high nutrient pointed molars. the body's arteries, thus increas­ our body's are designed like a herbi­ about USF's commitment to ethical feed to make sure that it was Human beings possess none ing the risk of heart disease. vore. Therefore, we should put be­ training through the GEC? No. Dis­ plump and delicious, and it is ofthe traits inherent in meat eat­ Heart disease is one of the most hind our meat eating ways and con­ cussions of the GEC always end up likely that at the end of its life, ing animals. From the above evi­ prominent health problems fac­ vert to vegetarianism. bashing statistical reasoning. its legs were no longer able to dence, it is apparent that humans ing Americans today. The ethics of green awnings? Can support its own body weight. are herbivores and should follow According to the American Caitlin Young is a freshman his­any decision to accessorize the cam­ Many feel that humans are a vegetarian diet. Heart Association, "over 60 mil- tory major. pus with something that ugly truly be considered moral? Or, if we ac­ cept an initial position of morality, what about the blatant denial of an awning for the Foghorn? Shouldn't Remember The Struggle ethics be universal? "La causa"—the cause; and by Alberto Huerta how to strike; and when ar­ To be timely, an examination of "La huelga"—the strike, two rested, how not to be injured. sportsmanship: Is choking your common, yet controversial terms can Republics that some mer­ and strain their ears to hear him. But though quiet, Chavez was coach during practice an acceptable once heard everywhere by a chants felt their street was being The paradox was that Chavez controversially loud. His cause practice? If you're coached by the whole generation in California denigrated. Some told me they was like no other man who had and methods divided families, Don Ball, well... maybe... but I think and the Southwest, rising from were not militarists. They did not come to the Valley before him. religious communities, and even this is one of those areas where even the dusty fields of the San know anything about this And many others had, but their political parties. He alone, like a the relativists would have to concede. Joaquin Valley to the sun- Chavez, and liked "Army." feeble efforts to organize had gentle but firm in flight dove, Wait, I've got it!) washed, pastel been easily put down by the large followed his destiny without • • • suburban su- and powerful growers, their hired hesitation. And there is no doubt We go to a school. permarkets of thugs and local law enforcement. that when Attorney General (Watch out, it's getting good.) Hollywood and Others with better memories Chavez grew out of this land, Robert Kennedy decided to in­ A school exists for students. L.A., were de­ might recall the "Table Grape land that he cultivated. He was its vestigate certain harmful condi­ (Hold me back!) fined by the Strike." It was in the 1960s and color and its strength. tions to farm-workers, the So the things that happen at United Farm When the Chavez family lost movement took on national and school should be focused on stu­ Workers in the 1970s, when thousands of college their farm in Texas, they picked- international proportions. dents. 1960s. students suddenly began to ask up what little they had and Chavez's "causa" had been em­ (Saints be praised! The kid's a To most stu­ about "fairness" and "justice." moved to San Jose, Cal. It was braced by the Washington elite, regular Aquinas!) dents of the here Chavez began his first for­ and leaders from every corner of The ethical person at USF should University of ays into organized labor. And the world came to see him. He look at everything and ask, "How is San Francisco, since he was a very religious man, was always that gentle man, this going to effect the students?" the founder of the United Farm Others with better memories he sought the moral support of friend of the Kennedy's and This is the reason the "Don Ball Workers, Cesar Chavezs may re­ might recall the "Table Grape Catholic Must Die." The Foghorn staff mem­ mind them more of the success­ Strike." It was in the 1960s and priests, and bers are kind and loving people who ful boxer Julio Cesar Chavez from 1970s, when thousands of college most espe­ hold no grudges against large, or­ the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Or students suddenly began to ask cially of his [Chavez] was quiet. Very quiet. So ange basketballs. The new mascot it may remind them of the con­ about "fairness" and "justice." Lady of quiet that sheriffs In various coun­ was introduced, however, not for the benefit of students, but to appeal to troversy the San Francisco Board Suddenly Chavez's "causa" be­ Guadalupe. He ties had to shut off their walkie- of Supervisors went through came theirs. And much to some read the Bible, the young children who attend USF when they decided to change of their parents' surprise, they and realized talkies, car police radios and strain home games. Army Street to Cesar Chavez. went into the heartland of Cali­ that any real their ears to hear him. What about that whole "over-17" Local merchants, some recent fornia to walk, march, protest, success must crowd? The ones paying money for Latino immigrants to the United pray and fast in the name of jus­ come through more than just the games? States, and unfamiliar with the tice for the farm-workers in Cali­ nonviolence. The reply was that students don't dramatic history ofthe Farm La­ fornia and the Southwest. It was The was, of course, the time Governor Jerry Brown; who es­ go to the games. bor movement in California, the first student revolution in the of the first public theater pro­ tablished the Agricultural Labor Well, gosh! Maybe that might be could not understand changing fields. ductions of the now famous Relations Act that establishes the problem to address before wor­ "Army, "in Spanish "Ejercito," to But who was this Chavez? He "Teatro Campesino." In those mediation between farmers and rying about how five-year-olds re­ someone who leads marches, was certainly not he millionaire early days, as founder Luis growers. . . act to a wanna-be Zorro? processions and organizes strikes boxer! He was not someone you Valdez tells us, the theater was Cesar Chavez died on April 29, It's not the Don Ball I'm criti­ to achieve his means, namely would easily take notice of, he to lighten-up and entertain 1993, and since then, his son-in- cizing (it is sort of cute in a Chavez. dressed in the most ordinary workers after a long day in the law, Arturo S. Rodriguez has car­ Barneyesque way) but rather the When I interviewed some of fashion. He had his liking for ei­ fields. The actors were drawn ried on the fight for farm-work­ decision making process behind ev­ the merchants on 24th and Army ther white shirts or plaids, and from the workers. They per­ ers. ery decision, whether it effects the streets, I discovered the cultural wore workers jeans most of his formed on flatbed trucks, or Bursar's office, the GEC, food ser­ factor that frustrated this transi­ life. He was quiet. Very quiet. So whatever worked. The theater Alberto Huerta is an associate vices, Residence Life or Athletics. tion. The term "Army" still car­ quiet that sheriffs in various also had a pedagogical end. The professor of modern and classical The ethical member of the USF ries such prestige and power in counties had to shut off their workers were instructed on la­ languages at the University of San community values the other, and certain Central and Latin Ameri- walkie-talkies, car police radios bor self-survival techniques, Francisco. specifically the student, first. San Francisco Foghorn OPINION December 4, 1997 Marriage Reflections /,/„.* /,/,„„„ Brad S. Battles THE WEEKLY RANT Marriage is the ultimate com­ noring a problem, so tensions wont ship with people and how impor­ but warranted. mitment of love. When two people be high; love is dealing with issues tant marriage is for families. I've seen people get divorced be­ get married they commit to work before they become problems and Some people act as if marriage cause they are bored, unfulfilled or Musings... through their problems "for better working around things you can't is only good ifit' s convenient. Many "just aren't happy" with the mar­ or for worse...'til death do us part." change. people now a days are flat-out self­ riage. People use these selfish excuses Benj Barsotti once reflected on This commitment doesn't end after Last week my grandparents cel­ ish when it comes to marriage. even when children are involved. The how hard it is to write a column the honeymoon. ebrated their fifty-eighth wedding Some even think that when the fun children lose their homes, their fami­ with an editor barking orders at Many people today think that anniversary. Some people say that is over, the marriage is over. Good lies and their security. The anchors him. Well, 1 would have to agree marriage is full of romance and fun. they were lucky to have found marriages don't work that way. that the children have always de­ with him, even though there is no Although romance and fun are a part someone whom they could love for My grandparents have no doubt pended upon, their mom and dad, one barking orders down at me. of marriage, there are always hard that many years, but I don't think had to work extremely hard to keep are no longer dependable. Selfishness times too. When the hard times luck had much to do with it. up their marriage. They've gone is the enemy of a committed mar­ As we all know, Thanksgiving come, some people tend to bail out Instead, I think their marriage through some bad times, but they riage. To be truly committed means was this past Thursday and the of their covenant and get a divorce, lasted so long because my grand­ didn't give up. They didn't let their not being selfish and totally giving majority of students here at the or just abandon their spouse. parents weren't openly affection­ passions get in the way of their yourself to someone. University of San Francisco There are bumpy points in ev­ ate (in love) with each other, but plans. They didn't let one fight ruin Marriage is committing to a per­ packed up and went home, ery marriage. But success in mar­ because they were committed to their marriage, as so often happens. son, a relationship and a new life wherever home may be. I went riage comes from getting over each other, and committed to get­ They are average people with together. Marriage should not be back to Portland, Or., and re­ those bumps and acting on com­ ting along. average problems, but where oth­ entered into lightly. It should be ceived the rather joyous news mitment. Because my grandparents have ers would have turned to, divorce, entered into with careful thought that the car my sister and I had Love, isn't just about romance shown our family what love is, they my grandparents did the respon­ and consideration. Remember, it is been sharing was now all mine. after all. Love is putting up with have been good role models forus. sible adult thing and worked out the rest of your life. How did my Here's a tip ladies and gentle­ your partner's personality traits, Two of their three children have had their differences. grandparents make it to their fifty- man: Never spend your college both good and bad. Love is not just long marriages as well: My Parents In my opinion, there are reasons eighth wedding anniversary? It cer­ health insurance money on bringing home candy and flowers; have been married for 25 years and for getting a divorce. I refer to these tainly was not by saying their wed­ other things, it tends to make it's about bringing home candy my aunt and uncle have been mar­ reasons as the "Four As." The "Four ding vows with their fingers parents very vengeful. and flowers for no reason. Love is ried for 35 years. As" are abandonment, abuse, ad­ crossed behind their backs. Speaking of going home, the not just about sex; love is having What I have learned form my diction and adultery. If any of these airports were in terrible shape sex with your partner, to whom grandparents is how to work things four situations occur in marriage, Emily Johnson is a freshman this past week. They were you are committed. Love isn't ig­ out, how to get along in a relation­ divorce is not only understandable, politics major. crowded, full of weary travellers, screaming* kids, college students and lots of people who just wanted to go home. Due to cir­ cumstances beyond my control and some that were in my con­ trol, but I screwed up with, I missed my flight on Wednesday morning. Tip number two: Never oversleep when you have Wetters... a plane to catch. Anyhow, I was going to write a nasty column about how the airline I was trav­ elling on screwed me over with Wetters are what bwing another flight later that day, but since I was upgraded to first class the next day, I won't. And since we are on the topic of travelling us toge-der... today... anyway, I would just like to re­ mind all of you that we only have two and half more weeks of school left. It is now officially time to make your plans to go away, far away if possible, from USF over the holiday season. Not Wetters... that I don't like it here, but let's face it, after a semester of hard studying, yelling my heart (and voice) out for the Dons and those bwessed wesponses, working at AS Express and the Foghorn, I need to go home, soak in the Northwest's rain and re­ cuperate before next year hits. those dhings that begin Of course, probably 90 percent ofthe students here need some­ thing similar to this. It's com­ monly called rest and relaxation. with "Dear." ... As a final word before I de­ part to study for my Natural Sci­ ence test, I would just like to congratulate the entire USF stu­ dent body, faculty and adminis­ tration for making it through one more semester without im­ So... posing any serious harm on each other. Lets face the facts here. College is stressful, not only for us, but for everyone responsible Tweasure your wetters... for helping maintain USF. The people who deserve special thanks are those men and Skip to the details... women of Able cleaning service, who have to clean up after those (Letters to the Editor are accepted from anybody and of us living in the dorms. Next semester, I wonder if we couldn't everybody. Please mail them (snail- or e-) or bring them try to make things just a bit by our office (LL Phelan Hall) by 10 a.m. on Monday easier on them. All of us lead a tough life here on the Hilltop morning. Questions? Call us at 422-6122!) and deserve the well-earned break that we are about to de­ bark on. Have fun getting the ad! Good luck on your finals, and be sure to have a Merry Christ­ (Do you think it'll work?) mas (with lots of egg nog, ham, turkey, pumpkin pie with Cool [It'd take a miracle.] 15 Vyvp! Whip, mashed potatoes with gravy and whatever else can be eaten). To quote a good movie, "God bless you, everyone." Flexi's low. Time's short Prepare .r Final

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obSCENE Astrology -• A Dear Tiffany "Flubber" could I find out what's have been funny, in your stars and get (just a December 4, 1997 if they hadn't little) advice uPage 9 (no guarantees flubbed it given) calendar Latest release from -• ^o/events Contact us... JL j a listing of 415.422.6122 Metallica starts strong -4 f% what's hap­ pening at and 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Oh no! and finishes... Lnfc^# around USF [email protected] South Park invades SF 10 San Francisco Foghorn SCENE November 13, 1997 'Flubber' Remake Doesn't Fly Far Remake fails to take advantage of what 1961 original offered

Chelsea Junget sent Minded Professor," which was FOGHORN STAFF WRITER released in 1961. Robin Williams Remakes seem to be the hip jive plays professor Philip Brainard, a down in Hollywood these days. bumbling yet brilliant teacher at The Brady Bunch as well as that the financially troubled Mayfield bastion of family values the Cleav- College (really the fine Stockton ers have both gotten recent institution, University of the Pa­ makeovers, some with more suc­ cific, where my friend Jessica got cess than others. Need I remind to be an extra) In fact, Brainard is you of the di­ so absent saster that was minded that he "Romeo + misses his first Juliet"? Yeah, I two attempts to guess it is kind marry Sara of funny to (Marcia Gay laugh at Greg Harden), the Brady misun­ president of derstanding the Mayfield. Tink­ meaning of ering in his "car-jack," but, basement, the c'mon folks, is professor acci­ PHIL BRAY/DISNEY Robin Williams takes on the classic "Nutty Profesor" and dancing globs of green goo in Disney's "Flubber." this really the dentally discov­ cinematic en­ ers a green goo tertainment that can propel George Lucas effects company, little flying robot, named, an- that we are I have to say tha* some re­ very heavy flubber is made to look amaz­ noyingly enough, Weebo, that looking for? I makes really kicked cinematic things into the ingly real and lifelike. It seems has some sort of sick machine crush think not. It ba­ ass,"Cape Fear" for example. But air, has a per­ that the droves of movie goers on him. Kind of a weird and twisted others just lacked something that sically boils sonality, and in this nation are continually idea if you think about it. John the original had. down to two _, ., PHIL BRAY/DISNEY ENTERPRISES can dance a entertained by mindless com­ Hughes, the producer, brought us equalsflop. This movie has some great , _, Flubber plus shoes mean mambo. puter animation, which makes the wonder of "Ferris Bueller's Day r touches, however. Robin Will­ words in the Of course, the me nostalgic for flicks that re­ Off" and the silliness of "Home iams is an endearing profes­ film business: classic Disney bad (but not foo bad) lied on the story to actually Alone" yet, after a few decades in the sor, and, let's face it, the man remake, schmemake. guys are waiting to foil Brainard's make the movie interesting. film industry, Mr. Hughes still really can do no wrong. (OK, This brings me to the newest scheme, steal flubber, and woo Another downfall of the movie thinks that people getting hit on the I'm trying to forget "Toys.") remake to come out, "Flubber," away his fiancee. is that the producers, writers, head with ridiculously hard, heavy "Flubber" is great for five to 12 starring the infinitely talented What is both the best and director and all those studio objects is funny. Maybe it year olds, but anyone who no Robin Williams (who is surpris­ worst parts of the film are the bigwigs tried far too hard to worked one time around, a la longer wears Velcro tennis ingly upstaged by green goo in the special effects. Done by Indus­ give the film a '90's edge. For "Home Alone," but it's really shoes will most likely find the film). Based on the fabulous trial Light and Magic, the example, the professor has a time to get some new gags. film rather dull. Disney live-action film, "The Ab­

Metallica Lock and Re-Load « Latest release could have been part of double record Anastasia" Not Up George Sanchez FOGHORN STAFF WRITER to Par with Disney AnneKimbol Anyone who spent their teen­ The main focus of the story, age wasteland in the '80s and early SPECIAL TO THE FOGHORN however, is Anya (voiced by '90s has at one point listened to Animation is a wonderful Meg Ryan), the surviving Metallica, if not owned an album thing. Any animated movie is daughter of the Romanovs by this band. Metallica reigned guaranteed to make you smile. whose grandmother has never throughout the '80s and early '90s However, not all are equal in the given up on finding her again. as the undisputed gods of heavy eyes of Disney or of viewers. Due to Anya's mysterious am­ metal, with massive sales behind "Anastasia" while a fun flick, nesia (we never do quite figure the albums "Master of Puppets" proves this fact. Watching the out why she can't remember and "...And Justice For All." Hail­ film, I couldn't help but her past except for the sugges­ ing from the East Bay, these four smile—sometimes at the com­ tion that she hit her head too men helped bring heavy metal into edy in the film and sometimes hard while running from riot­ the mainstream. However, their at the clear attempt of Don ers), she does not know her latest release "Reload" doesn't live Bluth and Twentieth Century identity and seeks a family. up to the standards that the group Fox to out-do Disney. Too bad With the unwitting help of set years ago. they failed. Dimitri (voiced by John Cusak) The album gets off to a fast start The bask story ofthe film is who is aiming at the reward with "Fuel," a punchy song that is based on the fall of the Russian money the Grand Duchess (i.e. reminiscent of Metallica's self- czars and the controversy over Anya's grandmother) is offer­ titled album released in 1991. This the Romanov family and ing, Anya travels to Paris and was a great start to an album that I Rasputin, a royal advisor. In the finds not only her family but had my doubts about. Too bad the movie, history has been kindly also love. rest ofthe album lacked the energy, rewritten to give the usual good The love story is rather intensity and tone that this song guy versus bad guy battle which cheesy, as all cartoon romances possessed. The second song and ANTON CORBIN Metallica have little to smile about with their latest record, "Re-Load." has been fought in children's are, and the supposed chemis­ latest single "The Memory Re­ stories since the dawn of time. try between the two characters mains" was terrible. The riff Unforgiven II." Don't expect a con­ around since 1979. As if 1995's Rasputin, the bad guy, makes is rather unbelievable. sounded like something Kirk tinuation of the original "Load" wasn't bad enough, the movie. Watching him slowly It may be just a movie, Hammett (Metallica's lead guitar­ "Unforgiven" from their 1991 re­ Metallica has sold their fans short rot and have to pick his body but the audience should ist) came up with during a sound lease. They are nothing alike, but once again with their new release. parts up offthe floor as he plans get so caught up in the check while he was bored. This the musical experimentation is in­ The band's musical ability is far be­ his revenge must make him the magic of the characters song is slow, for Metallica stan­ teresting. The band's country in­ yond what is offered here. This is most hysterical character to that reality drifts away. It dards, and there was the horren­ fluences (specifically Waylon not a bad album, but it could have reach movie audiences in years. doesn't during "Anastasia." dous high-pitched whine in the Jennings) shine through on this been so much better. Metallica still Also, he has wonderful toys (a In the end, "Anastasia" serves background courtesy of Marianne tale of isolation and lost love, has the passion to make music like green glowing lantern given to as a good way to spend a couple Faithfull. This had to be the worst bringing a new twist to Metallica. they once did. This is evident in him by dark forces) and the bet­ of hours but will not go down track on the album! Other tracks The tenth track, "Prince their harsh touring schedule, but if ter of the animal sidekicks. into the realm of animated clas­ include "Carpe Diem Baby" and Charming," was another fast they took time off their schedule to (Anastasia's puppy has nothing sics as it aspired to. The musk is "Bad Seed" which is proof that they number that was similar to the write and record a better album on Bartok the bat.) Christopher nicejthe scenery is pretty; the plot have lost the musical vision they album's opener as was the twelfth they wouldn't have a need to release Lloyd, who does the voice for is absurd. Rent it on a slow day once possessed. track, "Attitude." material from the "Load "sessions. Rasputin, can do purely evil in when you really need a story with There were a few good tracks "Reload" would have been great Metallica fans don't need a "reload;" a wonderfully nasty way, and he a happy ending. Otherwise, go see that I dug which deserve a listen­ had it been released by a more re­ they need is a better album which steals the show. "The Little Mermaid" instead. ing. One of these was "The cent band, but Metallica has been is worthy ofthe band's name. San Francisco Foghorn SCENE December 4, 1997°°' 11 I'd Like a Large Pepperoni Napoli Pizza Front Room Nizario's Pizza North Beach The pizza at Napoli is fine. If you're over 21 and haven't It's not the fanciest pizza on North Beach is known around There's nothing wrong with it, and been down Clement and eaten the block, but Nizario's pizza has campus as one of the top pizza it's better than nothing (or at the Front Room (387-7733), lots of things going for it. First delivery places. Why? We're Marriott). But if you're going to you're missing out. The pizza is and foremost, "Nizario's" is sim­ not sure. The sauce is too call Napoli (885-2222), don't good and the beer selection is ply a cool name and their phone sweet; the prices are too waste your time on the pizza; head better. Unfortunately, when it number (752-7777) is as easy to high; with all the other for the calzone. (For those of you comes to delivery, the pizza is remember as a phone number options in San Fran­ less nuanced in the ways of fine only passable, and they don't gets. Second, their delivery time cisco, you can find Italian dining, calzone is like pizza deliver the beer. (We do have to is very fast; if you ask, the guy on someplace better. folded over on itself, kind of like admit, however, that the last the phone will tell you 45 min­ But there is an one of those pizza pockets at AS pizza was hand delivered to our utes, but it's usually much closer other side... Pricing Pizza Express.) For the adventurous, the door by our advertising man­ to 30. Fifth and lastly, the deliv­ North Beach Prices are given for Napoli special is really something, ager in a driving rain storm. ery people are very nice and even gets the vote from a cheese pizza, followed stuffed full with meats, peppers Normally the Front Room guy cheap college students can't help all of our by the cost of each topping. Delivery times and phone and other traditional fare. For the uses a car.) feeling that they didn't tip gastrointestinal numbers follow. anti-vegetarians among us, the enough. And, to conclude, the y Maybe delivery's worse be­ tracts. They make meat calzone is equally tempting. pizza is really good—especially cause they focus mainly on the best garlic and Front Room Pizza However, buyer beware. When or­ those dining in (or drinking in for the price. Nizario's features a ham pizza in the Bay Area, possibly dering calzone, start small; a me­ as the case may be because they tasty maranara sauce and then the world. The ham is first class (not c^ $7.30 / .80 dium can feed three hungry (and have Widmer and Guinness on tops it with plenty of cheese and freezer tasting like some other pre­ large) people without problem. tap [and other beers too, but why an extra large quantity of top­ viously mentioned pizzaria), and the ^e* $9.50 / .90 If you're in the mood for a would you want to order them pings. If you're up for something garlic is roasted to perfection. The v*# $11.65 /1.10 sandwich or garlic bread, Napoli {aren't parentheticals cool?}]), a little different, try one with gar­ pizza also comes hotter than any 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. also features some great selec­ but somehow between Clement lic and Canadian bacon; Nizario's other one in the area, so make sure tions. There is no experience and Golden Gate, good pizza version of this delicacy is the best that you give it a chance to cool 387-7733 in the area. (Howie) quite like satisfying your hunger goes bad. (Howie and Bruno) down. (Bruno and Howie) Napoli Pizza with one of their sandwiches de­ signed for the true carnivore: The Standbys for Pizza Delivery: Pizza Hut, Domino's and Round Table c,«^x $7.00 / .85 meatball, pizza, salami or ham Unsure about which take-out cial promotions that are usually a artichoke hearts, creamy garlic and cheese. For under $5, you can *e* $7.70 /1.10 place to order that mushroom and good buy. sauce (pizza sauce is not an option feed your average high school of­ pepperoni from? There are always Pizza Hut can be reached at 921 - for those non-adventurous folks) yj* $9.55 /1.35 fensive lineman or two college the old stand-by pizza chains: Pizza 8500 and Domino's at 387-3030. and other vegetable stuff. 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. newspaper editors-in-chief. Hut, Domino's and Round Table. No matter how expensive the There are two options for appe­ 885-2222 Ifyou are planning on eating The question is: Why would Western Barbecue Chicken Pizza tizers. (Hey, Round Table is seri­ enough to go into hibernation or anyone order from these places gets, Round Table is still the place ously gourmet.) For less than two Nizario's Pizza don't want to eat again during when there are so many local pizze­ to beat. Nothing compares to the bucks, you can get three Garlic- this millenium, you can add a rias? Simple—no matter how many specialty pizzas they make, from Parmesan Twist bread things or one «,<*** $7.20 / .80 full order of garlic bread. A half times you order from Pizza Hut, the their King Arthur's combination— halved-potato topped with cheese t^e* $8.80 / 1.00 order could feed a small family. taste will always be consistent and an explosion with a cornucopia of and one topping. A full order feeds a large family admit it, they taste pretty good. salami, mushroom, pepperoni, Round Table does not compare yjt $10.40 /1.50 for a week. Pizza Hut and Domino's are the peppers, anchovy, shrimp, sausage, to the Chicago-style pizza Howie 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Of course, we have known of two that serve up basic pizzas. Pizza olives and a partridge in a pear and I had in, duh, Chicago, but 752-7777 instances where one sports editor Hut even has cheese and pepperoni tree—to their new steak pizza, a de­ compared to all the pizza joints in consumed a full sandwich and a stuffed in their crust—it's like a licious pie topped with grilled bo­ the City, Round Table is incredibly North Beach Pizza full loaf of garlic bread and was vine, creamy garlic sauce (pizza pizza within a pizza! good. It is not the cheapest pizza c,«*xX $7.45/1,05 still hungry, but this should be Amazingly, Pizza Hut and sauce is also an option for those around ($9 for a small specialty understood as an incredible act of Domino's are not too expensive. non-adventurous folks), pepperoni pizza, excluding tip), but it's worth **«*• $9.41 /1.45 one determined man. and little, chopped green onions. getting once a month. Round Table For $ 10.95 (excluding tip), one can »y* $11.40 /1.61 All this food talk has made us get a one topping pizza with a Round Table screams meat, but Pizza can be reached at 387-5054. hungry, we are going to order cheese stuffed crust. Logically, the they also have a good selection of Now, if the City can only get Until 5 a.m. now. "Hi, I would like a pizza sub price goes up when you add more vegetarian pizzas. Their Gourmet a Little Caesar's. Pizza pizza. 751-2300 sandwich..." (Howie and Bruno) toppings. Look for coupons for spe­ Veggie is the best bet, layered with (Lee-Chean) Chopsticks Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Star India So, when the kids are sucking pending on how balanced you down slice after greasy slice of want these midnight snacks. The Not Included When all the kids in the dorms pepperoni pizza, you can be din­ Onion Kulcha (1 $.50) is nan are hogging the phone line with ing in style on the Chicken stuffed with onions. Hang Chow prawns to name a few) with soup. orders to North Beach Pizza and Korma. This dish is to die for. It's Finally, finals is the time when The servings are enormous, and for Hang Chow, get on the phone and yummy boneless chicken cooked everyone gets a sweet tooth, right? Upon arriving at college, there those with normal appetites, a dial Star India. Not only is it a with yogurt, spices, curry sauce Even if you are trying not to go are certain vices from which every Hang Chow lunch special is prob­ great escape from all the other and nuts ($9.95), and it comes overboard, you must must must new student should be warned. The ably good for two meals. types of crap you can order, it's with rice. And there is definitely try the Lassi ($1.50). It's this sweet list is usually the same on every cam­ Among Hang Chow's best pretty cheap too. enough for at least two people, homemade yogurt shake, and it is pus—sex, drugs, rock & roll, cheap dishes are garlic chicken ($4.60), Just make sure you go in with a possibly more, depending how super duper tasty on your tongue. liquor and ESPN. At USF, we must lemon chicken ($4.75), mongo­ bunch of friends because they will hungry you are. I could drink nine of them. add Hang Chow to this list. lian beef ($4.95), and hot and only deliver if the order is over $12. For the vegetarians, there is a At this stage of school I have Indeed, it is easy to become ad­ sour soup ($3.25 for a large or­ Also, tell them you have the very extensive menu, but I highly trouble digesting water, but this dicted to ordering Hang Chow's der). An order of barbecued pork coupon for one free entree, they recommend Allu Bengan ($6.95) food was a piece of cake to pass killer Chinese food, what with its fried rice for $2.95 is a meal in it­ normally don't check to see that a succulent mix of eggplant and through my tummy. relatively cheap prices and the self. Also of note is beef chow fun you have it, and besides, once they potatoes simmered in the best Call 262-6699, between 11:30 scourge of Marriott. Hang Chow is ($3.50), which is incredibly fill­ get to your dorm they have al­ herbs and spices. a.m. and 10:30 p.m., for delivery simply the best Chinese food that ing, and any of the chow mein ready totaled your order with one They also have a great assort­ or for a menu. All credit cards ac­ can be delivered to USF, maybe the dishes are worth ordering. entree, and it isn't like they can ment of the Indian Nan bread cepted or you can give cash, but best delivered food of all. Far be it from the Foghorn to do anything at that point. which can be a meal in itself, de­ ixnay on the heckcay. (Ellen) Open at 11:30 a.m. every after­ suggest that a hungry USF student noon Monday-Saturday, Hang should let feeling get in the way of Chow (386-3118) offers Lunch late-semester hunting and gather­ Tastes Like... San Francisco Chicken! ing, but we must mention one Specials from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 cooked in an herb sauce, with a most delivered food, but the more reason why Hang Chow is a SF Chicken p.m. For $3.50, one can get a main side dish of steamed vegetables, chicken was a bit dry. The veg­ USF favorite—Dave. entree (select from staples such as Like chicken? Unlike most de­ usually an assortment of broccoli, etables were excellent, as were the We don't know his last name, no mongolian beef, kung pao chicken livery joints, San Francisco cauliflower, and baby car­ potatoes, and San Francisco one has really ever spoken with the and sweet and sour pork, or from Chicken {750-8250) delivers at rots. Finally, the deliv­ Chicken is even kind enough man, but with a simple '"Food specialty dishes such as shredded least a marginally healthy ered meal is completed to supply utensils, should they here!" and smiling "Thank you," pork with garlic sauce or broccoli meal. A typical meal with a side order of be neccesary. Dave has made his way into the prawns) that comes with an egg from San Francisco garlic and herb All in all, San Francisco hearts of many USF students. He is roll, fried rice and soup. For the Chicken consists mashed potatoes, Chicken is a great place to order just about the nicest man you ever same price, one can select a rice of a roasted gravy and a dinner roll. Prices out. In fact, the only drawback plate, which combines a main dish did meet, and when ordering Hang range from about $5 to $15. is that they only deliver until Chow, you are as sure to get a smile quarter over white rice (ginger beef, tender chicken The food itself is better than nine p.m. (Scott) greens with heef. vegetables with as you are a fortune cookie. 12 San Francisco Foghorn SCENE December 4, 1997 It's Hip to Be Multicultural... Right? Mark your calendars

Jennifer A. Bayley years, the sudden "hip" aspect of SCENE EDITOR multiculturalism is somewhat Multiculturalism has been a demeaning. I remember a few part of my vocabulary from be­ months back when Tiger Woods > •• .. • • Today fore I could speak, not in the was on the pages of every maga­ sense that I understood the term's zine, and "Newsweek" featured a December 4,1997 Latin base or could supply a dic­ cover story on students of mixed tionary definition, but that I heritage. And now, even those 4-6pm knew its implications on a per­ forms that once made me and sonal basis. others like my- 1st Annual Fr. Monihan, S.J. Atrium As the result self choose of a mixed- only one race «*^^ at Gleeson Library race marriage For someone not of a allow for nu­ (my mother mixed or decidedly merous en­ hails from the "ethnic" race, the tries. Suddenly Philippines, I am very "hip" Jresidents' while my fa­ term "multicultural" and "cool," ther, for lack of can be taken for whereas be­ ; Tree Trimming a better term, is granted. fore, I was sim­ .M white), what is ply a "mutt" arty suddenly so who checked fashionable, so "Pacific Is-' Tiger Woods, has always been a lander" in order to gain more part of who I am. Even before scholarship money. So before taking Great Philosophical Ques­ Woods, before actress Jennifer tions, I have been forced, as a re­ Tilly, prior to "Superman" Dean sult of my genetic makeup, to Cain, before all the other celeb­ question who, and what, I am. rities of mixed-race, I wasn't hip? For someone not of a mixed or I beg to differ. decidedly "ethnic" race, the term I'd like to think that my racial "multicultural" can be taken for background is just a part of me, ASZiSIT- Pafo&HlHj Aits granted. There is a huge amount not Me. Just as my height, my of responsibility that comes along sexual orientation, my choice of with being who I am. Regardless music and my religious affiliation of how liberated and open- are all aspects that combined minded we would like to believe make "Jennifer Bayley," they things are, alone do not people do pass constitute who (ZkiLstmas judgment on "What are you?" has I am. outer appear­ Growing ances, race be­ been as much a up, the Bayleys ing one of conversation-starter were easily the those contrib­ as "how are you?" most "ethnic" (Soncext uting factors. family on the My whole life I block. Ques­ Ills „ have been tions concern­ Vm '•••* t bombarded with strangers asking ing how my parents met often me what I am. "What are you?" arose, as did my anger with those f has been as much a conversation- who assumed that my father was starter as "How are you?" Usually a G.I. who saved my mother from ^kutsdaif, rZ5ecembei 11tk I will answer politely, although a poverty-striken rice field in many times I will secretly say to Manila. (For the record, they met myself "Why the hell do you care?" at a party.) The ignorance that 6pm / have never gone up to a perfect plagued mixed-race children stranger and requested informa­ during the earlier part ofthe last <3)'dl theatet tion concerning their ethnic back­ decade has gotten better, but I ground. But I still find my­ have learned to self dealing take it all in " with those is­ Students for Peace and Justice, The President's Office, stride. It is now Questions concerning sues. / have assumed that how my parents met never asked because of the another how Creating Community and ASUSF Superfund presents way I look, often arose, as did his or her par­ people will my anger with those ents met, but I wonder, and I'd who assumed that guess that it much rather just another they ask me my father was a G.I. part of the re­ than come up who saved my sponsibility. with some mother from a pov­ Trying to Arturo Rodriguez wacky conclu­ erty-striken rice field break apart ra­ sions of their cial stereo­ own. And there in Manila. types is just President ofthe United Farm Workers have been another one of some wacky the obligations ones.. people like me were handed But the responsibility, the ef­ when we were born. Defense of fort one must muster up to ex­ our cultures, our relationships plain oneself, is one that cannot and our lifestyles are all liabili­ be taken lightly. The way I repre­ ties that we inadvertently ac­ sent myself may be how someone cepted upon taking our first views persons of Filipino heri­ breath. Just as tall people have tage, or maybe those others of a to deal with "How's the weather mixed race. As egotistical as it up there?' and curly-haired sounds, many people like myself folks are often asked "Is that a find themselves a representative perm?" I have to explain my ra­ of cultures or groups. The re­ cial background. sponsibility of representing an Not that I am complaining. I Tuesday entire culture is not an easy task, wouldn't want to be white. I especially when you are eight wouldn't want to be Filipino. In years old, and the boy you have a fact, I think that it is the clash and December 9 crush on asks ifyou really do eat mixture of these two cultures that dog at home. has made me the person that I am For someone who has felt a today. Without one or the other, I 7pm certain cultural and ethnic divi­ would no longer be "Jennifer sion for the better part of 20 Bayley." I would cease to be me. McLaren 251-252 San Francisco Foghorn SCENE December 4, 1997 13 "*« Amnesty Grossly Cartoonish Scenester International Gets Jolly! m

Human Rights Day ^__^^^_\^^^P our very own Y ___f*^ I col u m n Fair \ ^Pr (Thank you, Viy thank you^) cnEiic J. It's been : MATT STONE AND TREY PARKER Tuesday. December 9th — Watch out Kenny! The "South Park" kids are coming to town! SCENEster suchabusyse. mester, and 12:30pm Scenester wants everyone to know that we (don't you just adore that Harney Plaza "South Park" cartoon qualifies for royal we?) are pleased to be serv­ ing you in your time of need. We latest "Sick and Twisted" show may not be the Minister of Culture just yet (but we know who is!), but Jennifer A. Bayley arguably the most vile artistic we do enjoy keeping you kids up SCENE EDITOR endeavor of this century. to par on what is hip, cool, and who Upon entering the latest install­ And since this is a "Christmas should be burned at the stake ment of Spike and Mike's "Sick and Spectacular," let's not forget (Chia Don?). Twisted" Festival of Animation, pa­ holiday related shorts like, "Yes Gear up for finals, and study to trons receive an official souvenir Timmy, There Is a Santa Claus," your pitter-patter heart's content. unlike any other. Instead of a free where Santa's dark side is revealed, You may even spot Scenester in the button or pin, those who partake "I Never Ho'd for My Father," library. While not admiring the get the honor of taking home their which asks "what would have hap­ moat, Scenester can often be found very own barf bag. pened if Santa had been raised in one of those quaint study It is just that kind of humor in an Italian Mafia neighbor­ rooms. You'll recognize Scenester that makes this festival, playing at hood instead ofthe North Pole?" by the chic notebooks that all the Castro Theatre Dec. 5 through and, "The Spirit of Christmas," match, not to mention the ador­ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual; Allies & Friends the 13, and later at the Palace of starring those lovable scamps able sticky pads to mark pages. It's Fine Arts Dec. 19 and 20, one of from television's "South Park." a style thing. December 4, 1997 the most popular traveling anima­ "Spirit" is filled with profanity So now the holidays are really 12:30pm tion festivals ever. and features a kung-fu brawl upon us...time to shop, eat, and McLaren 250 This Christmas cartoon spec­ between Santa and Jesus. May generally turn into a disgusting, tacular includes many favorites, the best man win. worthless, present-grubbing squid. Today like "No-neck Joe," all about a guy In order to experience one of Well, maybe that's just Scenester. named Joe who is forced to live the most disgusting displays of There are so many things to this life without a neck. Other vulgarity and pop culture, you look forward to: seeing the featured shorts are "Lloyd's must be at least 18 years of age. 'rents, getting tons of poorly Lunchbox," about Lloyd, a fellow Tickets are $7 at the box office, and wrapped gifts, and watching intent on mutilating any append­ also available from those great kids countless hours of "A Christmas age possible, "Little Rude Riding at BASS. Story" on cable. You just gotta Hood," a tale of what happens Remember, 'tis the season to be love Ralphie. Did we mention "A a Very Brady Christmas"? when Disney doesn't ruin the jolly, unless of course, you forget story, and "Sloaches Funhouse," your barf bag at home. Scenester loves to give and re­ ceive, so here is what you can ex­ pect from Scenester. God bless us, every one. S nta On the first day of Christmas, Scenester gave to me...(you can sing along if you know the Comes to QToton AT tune!) "Spiceworld" the new Spice Girls CD. On the second day of Christ­ 12:30pm mas, Scenester gave to me...two Harney Plaza crystal shot glasses. On the third day of Christmas, Free Pictured with Santa! Scenester gave to me...three maga­ zine subscriptions. Sponsored by the Source and Superfjund On the fourth day of Christmas, Scenester gave to me...four MAC eyeshadows. Source Movie presents... On the fifth day of Christmas, Scenester gave to me...five chain wallets. MIKE MITCHELL On the sixth day of Christ­ Christmas has never been so much fun for Frannie. mas, Scenester gave to me...six cans of Guinness. On the seventh day of Christ­ mas, Scenester gave to mc.seven toe rings. See BRf TAW FROM 7ke ft/Sfoe IVmt On the eighth day of Christmas, 7k£ WORK /A/ BR/TA/S/ PROGRAM Scenester gave to me...all of Molly Ringwald's movies. • l/ve /wo Woar m BRTTAW FOR UP ro 6 MONTHS On the ninth day of Christmas, • OPCN ro fvu-rrMf swoeurs / GRADUATING SIMIOKS Scenester gave to me...nine pairs of • LONDON MVP SOWeVRGH RCSOI/Kt Ce/ZTfRS / SOC/AL Cl/fNTS leather flats. t>AV • fVT£RNAT/OHAUZf VOW RfSl/Mf On the tenth day of Christmas, "A G*£*r OPPOKn/t/fTY 7b 7toi*c See New Putces. Scenester gave to me... 10 bucks at HAVC Fuu wo Mure Mew FRMOS, ** the Urban Decay counter. On the eleventh day of Christ­ CAU t-800-€0-8t/MAC Fo* OemtS mas, Scenester gave to me...a sub­ wo APPUCAT/O/V fn/fO scription to the Foghom. On the twelfth day of Christ­ December 9th J&'A'&to. mas, Scenester gave to me... 12 BRITAIN £UNAC plastic globes that you buy at a 9pm vending machine in Toys R Us 6MAC, PO BOX 49 that have that green glop in it that SOOTH BKTTA/N. CT 064 i? Harney 235 t-800-€0-8UHAC looks like snot (you know what HVmV-SWM.OKS we're talking about!) Free Have a great break kiddies, and don't eat so much pie! ft by Tiffany 9rf.afeshe.fski D ear Tiftanij : *A stroioqij will not be allowed entrance to the kingdom of heaven." So, it must be did you think there was some astrologi­ just pure laziness that is the cause for Aries (March 20 April 18) You worked cal watch dog who went around biting tamponless tampon cases. And this you butt off this semester and once the butts of signs who didn't act ac­ does not mean the folks who work you make it through the grueling cordingly with Jean Dixon? This is a for Able. Those people work their week of finals you will be home free. horoscope, people make money by the tails off, especially when taking into You'll appreciate it, especially if you minute on crap like this. All I get is account all the slobs at this school. are one of those college students who 1200 words every week and a lot of For more information on that, visit doesn't go home every weekend to crap from my editor about always any dorm on a Saturday night and have mom and dad do your laundry; missing deadlines. Now it is your turn count how much vomit you find in psyching yourself out that you are not to miss a few deadlines too. either the hallways, bathroom an independent college student but shower and stalls or in the lounges. really you are a pathetic wimp. But if Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)4 Or just visit A.S. Express and watch you do not meet the above descrip­ know that this was the semester that the Taco Bell wrappers pile up be­ tion, well then, the trip home will be Dear Tiffany, you were waiting to ride off with your cause several dumb asses forgot that a vacation you deserve. Live it up, eat Have you noticed that only cer­ prince/princess/or just that horse they mom and dad and the maid are now good food, and stop worrying if you tain vending machines work on this rode in on. And okay, so not everything at home. Anyhow, why not get a pe­ have enough Tide with bleach, to do campus? All the ones that are deter­ went according to plan. Well, now you tition together that asks the univer­ seven loads. mined to give you a heart attack and. have the chance to take a step back, re­ doses of fat and calories way above sity to have these machines stocked Taurus (April 19 - May 19) This was evaluate your situation and then wait the daily recommended portions are and in working order? Make sure the semester that* the mighty bull for all the beautiful things in life that in mint condition. Even the compli­ that every person who signs under­ wanted to see how much stress it takes were supposed to come your way. And cated ones at Hilltop Cafe, that offer stands that these machines are to be to give your average student a bleed­ if waiting doesn't work yet again then full-on heated products like break­ treated like any other paying vend­ ing ulcer. Well, you did it, but don't you are just going to have to put ev­ fast burritos and hot dogs, are always ing machine and should not be tam­ be proud. The New Year's resolution erything on the line and go out there filled to capacity and hardly ever out pered with, vandalized or destroyed, will hopefully be to take it easier next and do things yourself. Remember, you of order. But the other types of vend­ in an attempt to get loads of free semester. You need to be able to af­ are pntne to being stupid, so use your ing machines, the ones that are sup­ tampons. While you're at it, ask for ford a style that allows your nerves a brain and do it right. posed to be there for women, are al­ toilet seat covers. Almost every uni­ break now and then. When it is get­ ways completely empty and broken. versity 1 have visited has these handy ting hard to digest the basics, like wa­ Sagittarius (November 22 - December Is there something about tampons preventors of disease and germs. ter, then one extra-curricular activity 20) Hey there champ, well this is it. The and menstruation that go against the Also, approach your senators at open needs to take a back seat. Not only crazy, wild ride has come to an end, and Jesuit ideals? Is there really no money forum and suggest that they form a that, but you need to hang onto those like we all knew, you came out on top. in the housekeeping budget of USF committee or just assist you in this last shreds of sanity that seem to be You got the grades, excelled in all the that they can't offer basic female hy­ matter. The off-campus representa­ slipping away. experiences, showed them all the gienic products? I am really curious tives should definitely be targeted, as beauty and talent that was cramped because I have seen other schools it is especially off-campus women inside your petite frame.Hell , you even that have these machines and they who find themselves in a bind when Gemini (May 20 - June 20) Yay! It's managed to get the girl too. People like actually fill them. their menstrual cycle starts before been an action packed couple of they had anticipated. Don't forget months. Okay. you, Sagittarius, when you walk into Sincerely, anywhere or anything, it dazzles, shines Tired and Tamponless about faculty and administrators ei­ ther, women in these roles no doubt Cancer (June 21 - July 21) This a sen­ and keeps you in their Dayrunner as a great contact for their future. You got Dear Tired and Tamponless, go through these dilemmas to and tence that no verbs. Therefore, may it all kid, and what's more, the world is Your question is one that bewil­ might want to help a student cause hard to it. If you bizarre then I it dif­ ready for quite a show. Remember the ders and is quite distressing if you because they will also be helping ferent next time. Over the vacation little people who look up to you when are a female. I have often wondered themselves. Ifyou really want to get Santa good to you. He gifts of joy and you begin on that new and unbeaten what is up with denying the sup­ results fast on this campus, continue lots of pretty shiny colors and happy posed adult females of this campus to do hard core campaigning about people like in that R.E.M/B52s song. path. And remember, you'll never ever something simple and very far from the absence of tampons on this cam­ Mom and dad you so they like rot­ do it alone. being perverse. Tampons are not dis­ pus. Trust me, they will want to shut ten. If they no gifts, or special foods gusting, they are needed by the you up as soon as they can. or lots of attention to you then movie Capricorn (December 21- January 18) women who choose to use them • • • the Menendez brothers, it on ABC or This year was about never going once every month. It is not some­ Special Holiday address: Dear Tif­ NBC original movie, no awards against the grain for the always lov­ thing that suggests sex or any type fany hopes that all her readers have a though. Also, this great time to able goat. But hey, people are sick and of sexual pleasure. I can assure the great holiday vacation and get the rest, friends who never you cool but in­ tired of you agreeing with them all the fine upstanding Jesuits of this uni­ relaxation, and if presents are in­ stead dork. You cool and calm to time. Sure there are people out there versity that nowhere in the Bible does volved, as much as they deserve. Good friends but friends lame asses. Sorry who only want to be told what they the Lord say, "And ye who uses thy luck on finals, tell the folks at home I horoscope so bizarre, you good sport, want to hear, but those people are evil tampon for thy menstrual cycle say hi! And see y'all next year! your next astrology good! annoying little parasites who do not deserve your mellow ways. Talk back, Tiffany Maleshefski we be playing Santa in the Macy's children's depart­ Leo (July 22 - August 21) Did you ever just like that old talk show Morton ment this month, and her views do not necessarily reflect those of wonder about Swiss cheese? The more Downey, Jr. used to host. It is time that theFoghorn. Send wish lists, cookies, and toy requests to cheese there is the more holes, but the people stop expecting you to be so scene@foghorn. usfca.edu more holes the less cheese. No I never nice all the time, surprise them and really wondered about it either, but my just be a big jerk. boyfriend's dad wonders about it all the time. We were at dinner once and Aquarius (January 19 - February 17) rf ^ that was all he could talk about, so The semester was long and winding EXTRA INCOME FOR '97 much that his wife made him leave the and wonderful for Aquarius. A dreamy table because she was embarrassed. Ac­ whirlwind of everything you could Earn $500 - $1000 weekly stuffing tually, he just was doing it to make the possibly ask for in life. Okay so maybe kids laugh, and you know what? It one or two extremely important per­ envelopes. For details - RUSH $1.00 worked. I laughed so hard I choked on sons were missing from your fantastic with SASE to: a lentil and had to be rushed to the escapade to make your adventure pure GROUP FIVE emergency room. Utopia, but hey, at least you remem­ 6547 N Academy Blvd.Dept N bered them. Anyway, now that world Colorado Springs, Co. 80918 Virgo (August 22 • September 21) that was cooler than Candyland is about to a grinding halt, so be prepared **s ^ Okay Virgo, you try to be all virginal, and we all know that underneath that to grab onto the safety straps, the re­ pure facade lies the biggest crack ad­ adjustment period for next semester dict ever to grace the campus of USF. might be harder than you thought. The Fall '97 Marketing Class' That figure excludes administration Paranoia is not the best feeling to don Don Bons Corporation and faculty. The point is, New Year's right now. is right around the corner and what Would like to Thank better way to stray away from the Pisces (February 18 • March 19) Hey Sir Francis Drake Restaurants, pipe then with a nice, crisp resolu­ you have been neglecting everyone tion? Sure people make them and but yourself lately, so now is the time Falletti Foods, than break them within a week, but to think about others. 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Tuesday December 9 7pm McLaren 251-252 Avenue and Lincoln Way in Golden Journey: Tadashi Suzuki," plays as a • San Francisco _ . DECEMBER 4 Gate Park. The event is free and open part of Modus Mondays, today at to everyone. All proceeds will benefit 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at FOGHORN Thursday Strybing Arboretum Society's Yerba Buena Gardens Media Screen­ ing Room. Admission is free, with a "Vanity Case" Today through educational programs. $4 to $7 suggested donation. Reser­ Saturday, the New Conservatory Bach Choir The San Francisco Bach vations are requested. For reserva­ Theatre Center will be previewing Choir will perform music taken frorn tions or info, call 346-6456. "Vanity Case," a panoply of music, late 16th and early 17th century mirth and mayhem directed by Spain, Mexico and Bolivia. There will Arts and Crafts Today through Arturo Catricala. Performances will be performances tonight at 8 p.m. Thursday the Associated Students of be held at The New Conservatory and tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the San Francisco State University will be Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness at Calvary Presbyterian Church on holding their annual Holiday Arts Market Street. Tickets are $12 for all Fillmore and Jackson Streets. General and Crafts Fair with more than 70 preview nights. For tickets, call The admission is $20 to $24, $14 for vendors of fine hand-crafted New Conservatory Theatre Box students. For further information, goods. The Fair will be held at the Office at 861-8972. call Sharon Gustavson at 922-6562. Cesar Chavez Student Center from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with live music POME People of Mother Earth, a group High Tides John Eichenseer, experi­ each day at noon. For more which focuses on Native American and mental electronic musician, will be information, call 338-2444. indigenous cultures, will hold their performing tonight at the Intersec­ weekly meeting today from 5 to 6 p.m. tion For the Arts Theatre located at in the Tom Rice Room. For more 446 Valencia as part of the High DECEMBER 9 information, call 487-1350. Tides New Music Festival. All tickets Tuesday Students for Peace and Justice are $10 and for further information, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" Okay, so Students for Peace and Justice will have call 626-3311. we goofed last week. We said the their meeting at 6 p.m. at Crossroads. Gillotine One Axe College Players Source was showing Ferris last Life on Mars Christopher P. McKay of Second Stage presents Gillotine One Tuesday, but we were wrong! Imagine the NASA Research Center will be Axe, a festival of one act plays, that. Anyway, they are showing the speaking tonight about the search for produced by Brooks Oswald. Today classic '80's film "Ferris Bueller's Day life on Mars. The discussion will be will feature "The Class of '84" and "A Off" tonight in Harney 235 at 9 p.m. held in the Harney Science Center, Glimpse Into a Life of Insanity." Cost It's a movie about ditching school, Finding what's room 127 from 4:10 to 5 p.m. For is $2 for students and $5 general. you know, that thing you do every more information, call x6432. Performance starts at 8 p.m. in Gill Friday when it's almost the weekend happening for Theatre with live music performance but you still have to go to classes. Tree Trimming The Rev. President by Mongrel Dogs. John P. Schlegel, S.J., and John Eric Senate Ifyou haven't watch your you. Call x6122 fellow ASUSF senators in action, Sanchez, ASUSF president cordially DECEMBER 7 tonight is your last chance this invite you to attend the first annual Tsismis is a yulletide journey into the semester. These guys do important president's tree trimming party, Sunday darker yuletide corners of Filipino stuff, and you are missing out if you tonight from 4 to 6 p.m. in the American yuletide culture which will Winterfest The Oakland Museum of don't attend the meetings. Senate will William H. Monihan, S.J. Atrium. be running Thursdays through California invites you to their annual meet tonight in the UC Faculty Music, refreshments and entertain­ Sataurdays, Dec. 11 thru 20. Perfor­ Winterfest, a program celebrating Lounge at 5:45 p.m. For more ment will be provided. mances will be held at the Bindlestiff 0) some of the Bay Area's best-loved information, call x6516. Holiday Film Festival "Little Women" winter holidays. Winterfest will be Studio at 185 Sixth St. Tickets are $10 will be shown this morning at 10 held today from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Arturo Rodriguez Arturo Rodriguez, for general admission and $7 for E a.m. in McLaren 252 as part of the Oakland Museum of California and president of the United Farm students. For reservations and Fromm Institute's 1997 Holiday admission to Winterfest is free with Workers, will address the plight of information, call 974-1167. Session. Admission is free, so enjoy. $3 student admission into the the farm workers, human rights Attention! Friday, Dec. 12 is the last o museum. No reservations neces­ abuses and the struggle for fair wages day the Writing Center will be open Gillotine One Axe College Players sary. For more information, call tonight in McLaren 251-252 at 7 p.m. 0) for students. Thursday, Dec. 18 will Second Stage presents Gillotine One (510) 238-2200. All those interested are welcome. Q Axe, a festival of one act plays, produced be the last day the Learning Center by Brooks Oswald. Today will feature Music at Stanford There will be a will be open. Please make a note of "The Class of '84" and "A Glimpse Into Christmas Organ Concert performed DECEMBER 10 these dates. a Life of Insanity." Cost is $2 for students by Robert Bates and Frederick Holiday Concerts The San Francisco and $5 general. Performance starts at 8 Hohman today at 2 p.m. at the Wednesday Early Music Society will be p.m. in Gill Theatre with live music Memorial Church at Stanford Students of Sobriety There will be an 0) conductiong a series of concerts performance by Casey Tripped. University. Admission is free. For AA meeting today at 12:30 p.m. in Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday Dec. more information, call (650) 725- UC417. 14. Tickets are $20 for general 2787. DECEMBERS Fort Mason Center Find out about admission, $17 for seniors and University Mass Attend mass, it's good volunteering in various sectors of the members and $10 for students. For <£ Friday for you. For a break from the books, Peace Corps' 27-month overseas times, locations and tickets, call the Revels This year, go to one of the Bay mass starts at 9 p.m. at the big church development program at the Peace SFEMS box office at (510) 528-1725. Area's most popular holiday celebra­ by Gleeson Library we call St. Ignatius. Corps Informational Meeting tonight tions—The Christmas Revels. This For more information, call x4463. from 7 to 9 p.m. in Building C of the year's revels will be held today Fort Mason Center Complex. For through Thursday at the Scottish Rite more information, call 977-8800. In case you DECEMBER 8 Theatre, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. For more information and tickets, call San Francisco Bay Revels Monday Future Stuff forgot, News at (510) 893-9853. Modus Mondays Center for the Arts Tongue in a Mood's Merry Tsismis A must-see for anyone interested in Written by Allan Manalo, Kevin is on Page 1 "The Wind in the Willows" modern theater, "One Step in A Camia and Patty Cachapero. Merry Shakespeare Santa Cruz will be performing its first annual holiday production, "The Wind in the n Willows," tonight through Dec. 14 at The Little Mermaid" vs."Anastasia" the University of California Santa Cruz Performing Arts Center. Just in case you missed Anne's extraordinary review of "Anastasia" on page 10, Tickets range from $12 to $20. To here's the simple rundown on Fox's newest venture into the realm of animation. buy tickets or for more information, by Christof Spieler call (408) 459-2159. SPECIAL TO THE FOGHORN Mermaid dissatisfied with life. Orphan dissatisfied with life. Compiled by... Gillotine One Axe College Players Brian Murphy Second Stage presents Gillotine One Axe, a festival of one act plays, Mermaid dances around in treasure cave and dreams Orphan dances around in palace and dreams of noble The Scene Calendar is a produced by Brooks Oswald. Today of human life. life. weekly listing of events at will feature "Bardo," "As You Like It," and around USF. "Missionaries" and "The Daughters Mermaid finds an evil witch who will grant her en­ Orphan finds a con man who will let her enter their trance into their world. world. To have an event listed of Edward D. Bott." Cost is $2 for in the Scene Calendar, students and $5 general. Perfor­ mail (e- or snail-) or bring mance starts at 8 p.m. in Gill Mermaid is coached in how to be human. Orphan is coached in how to be royal. your information to the Theatre with live music perfor­ Foghorn office no later mance by Pseudotunesmith. Mermaid and man fall in love. Orphan and man fall in love. than one week before the requested date of Wedding. Palace ball. publication. DECEMBER 6 Climatic showdown on ship underneath thunder Climatic showdown on bridge underneath thunder skies. Contact us... Saturday skies. Holiday "Greens & Gifts" Sale The 415.422.6122 Strybing Arboretum Society will hold Mermaid reconciles with family but decides to move Orphan reunited with family but decides to move off 2130 Fulton Street a Holiday "Greens & Gifts" Sale today off and do her own thing. and do her own thing. San Francisco, CA 94117 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the County [email protected] Fair Building Gallery, located at Ninth San Francisco Foghorn SPORTSWEEK December 4, 1997 17 Woods, Inexperienced Lady Dons Step Up Wanless From Back Page tories over Nevada and Valparaiso, the Lady Dons lost to Illinois State Play with last Saturday, 78-75 in double-over­ time, only their fifth loss in 47 games at War Memorial Gymna­ Emotion sium. The Redbirds' Corrine Vossel From Back Page hit a three-point basket with no counted on to carry the team this time remaining to win the game. season, a role they readily accept. Sophomores Woods and "We were going to have to step Wanless are the only two players on it up," said Woods. the squad who had significant play­ "They're the most experienced ing time on prior Lady Dons teams. players," said Co-Head Coach Wanless was a starter on the 1995- Mary Hile-Nepfel, who owns 96 team that made the Round of 16 much ofthe USF record book. "We of the NCAA tournament before feel that we need establish those redshirting last season, and Woods two players and the inside game to similarly stepped in as a freshman open up the perimeter." last season in a starting role. Woods and Wanless have estab­ Against Illinois State, both play­ lished themselves in the early sea­ ers had career games, cementing son, and the offense has revolved their roles as the Lady Dons' go-to around their work in the paint. players this season. Woods had a Against Illinois State last Sunday, career high 20 points and 12 re­ a tough home loss in double over­ bounds, while Wanless scored 21 time, both Woods and Wanless fin­ points and pulled a career-high 14 ished with over 20 points and rebounds. For both, the double- double figures in rebounds, the doubles in points and rebounds RENA PERRAKIS/FOGHORN third time for each that they had were the third in four games this Freshman Point Guard Llnsdey Huff has stepped up for the Lady Dons, starting each of their five games, and reached double-doubles this sea­ season (see side story). leading the team in assists, while chipping in 17points in the loss to Illinois State. son. Wanless also added four as­ The Lady Dons lacked emotion sists and three blocks, while Woods in the first half against Illinois State, more guard Jennifer Madkins tive losses, Stanford spanked the how fast they develop— just might had two assists and no turnovers. and trailed 37-28 at halftime. missed two shots on the game's fi­ Lady Dons 101-54. make or break the Lady Dons. Wanless, who in the season's "We lost that game in the first nal possesion. Wanless scored five "They were on a mission," said "(Madkins) is in a role (where first four games averaged 16.8 half," said Wanless. "We didn't have points in the final minute to tie the Hile-Nepfel of Stanford. "They she needs) to step up and score points and 9.8 rebounds per game, defensive intensity." game for the Lady Dons. came out needing a win very badly." some points and she's responded," was named the WCC player of the Starting an all-freshman said Hile-Nepfel, though she just as week on Nov. 24. backcourt of Lindsey Huff and easily could have been talking about "I'm pleased with how Sarah Krissy Harris, USF was over­ Huff. "She has been a catalyst." and Denise are working together," "Inexperience should never be a reason for whelmed by the pressure defense of "I think they are still learning," continued Hile-Nepfel. "They bal­ losing. If we play together, if the (team) chemis­ the Cardinal. Huff, a slick-dribbling said Woods of all the new players, ance each other well." try starts to get better, we'll be just fine." point guard, had four assists but including sophomore starting for­ Their importance is highlighted nine turnovers against the press, ward Tashi Tasnadi and freshman with the loss of senior guard Brit­ Denise Woods while sophomore guard Jennifer forward Lale Birincioglu."It's going tany Lindhe, a three-time all-WCC LADY DONS SOPHOMORE CENTER Madkins, who scored 15 points, also to take a while (but) they are going choice who was a leader on and off struggled with 10 turnovers. to keep getting better." the court. Lindhe, who underwent "They set the tone with full- As USF heads to Hawaii for a off-season shoulder surgery, was "We did not pick up players in "We had opportunities to win court pressure," said Hile-Nepfel. tournament on Sunday and Mon­ ailing from tendinitis in both knees transition, (which) led to easy bas­ the game," said Hile-Nepfel. "We Still, Huff and Madkins have day, they know that time alone is and stress fractures in both feet, kets," said Hile-Nepfel. The Red- had to dig ourselves out of a hole in teamed to play well in the backcourt, going to make them a better team. and opted for a medical redshirt birds shot 54.5% from the field in the second half. That takes a lot out shouldering much ofthe scoring load. "The more they play together, the season. the first half, but only 26.1% in the of a team (but) we put ourselves in Huff scored 17 points against Illinois more our team defense will come "It really hurts us," said Woods. second half. a position to win the game." State, shooting she for 11 from the together," said Hile-Nepfel. "I hope "We can fill in by playing with in­ "We picked it up, and got back The double-overtime loss came floor, while Madkins dished seven with each game the players are learn­ tensity." in the game," said Wanless. on the heels of a blowout loss on assists and scored 12. Though Woods ing. That will make us a better team." Wanless and Woods have be­ USF had a chance to win the Nov. 26 at #11 Stanford. Still smart­ and Wanless are the pillars of the "We're going to start coming to­ come leaders on the floor, both game in regulation time, but sopho- ing after opening with two consecu­ team, the play ofthe backcourt— and gether," said Woods. with their play and the emotion they bring to the game. On a very young Lady Dons team, which West Coast Conference starts three sophomores and two JSF Basketball Schedule freshmen, and plays no juniors or f^ |>A» Koret Intramurals WC"mm •^m^Kk.C ^-»» seniors, Wanless' and Woods' most important contributions might come in not what they accomplish Men Women STANDINGS on the court, but how they accom­ Koret Women's Basketball Playoff Schedule (12/3/97) plish their feats. December December w GB PWO vs. Hilltoppers Date Day Opponent Date Day Opponent xyTJ's Hoopsters Player's 4-Tay vs. The Beach Bums "We can fill in (for Lindhe) by 6 5 Friday 7 Sunday xEnlightened Buddhas 7:00 pm, Swig #3 playing with intensity," said 6 USF Invitational Hawaii Tournament in xSupreme Court 5 1.0 Woods. "We need to play intense. Richmond Honolulu, HI xyCourt Jesters 4 2.0 Koret Flag Football When we do that, we win." 8 Hall 1 vs. Samford USF vs. 5.5 xyRambling Wreck of x Clinched Playoff Spot Against Illinois State, the Lady USF vs. DePaul Kendrick Tech 8 0 y Won Playoff Game Monmouth 8 Monday xThe No Names 4 2 Dons dug themselves a deep hole Playoff Results (12/1/97) xyThe Scrubs 4 3 when they came out flat in the first 6 Saturday Hawaii Tournament in Court Jesters 34, Enlightened Buddhas 31 xTri Gamma 2 5 USF Invitational Honolulu, HI TJ's Hoopsters 42, Supreme Court 29 half, and that lack of defensive in­ Corned Beef & Hash 2 5 Consolation Game Consolation Game League Championship (12/8/97) CPC 203 1 5 tensity translated into 37 first half Championship Game Court Jesters vs. TJ's Hoopsters Championship Game x Clinched Playoff Spot points for the Redbirds. Woods 7:00 pm, Swig Court #3 20 Saturday No. Arizona y Won Playoff Game and Wanless, the new leaders of 21 Sunday Drake 12 Friday at Purdue Tourney Koret Men's Basketball Playoff Results (11/23/97) this team, took notice. USF vs. Idaho State 28 Sunday at Notre Dame W L GB Rambling Wreck 20, Tri Gamma 7 "We need to pick up the emo­ Tennessee-Martin vs. Purdue 31 Wednesday at Marquette xBlues & Bruise 7 1 The Scrubs 18, The No-Names 12 13 Saturday at Purdue Tourney xFestering Soars 7 1 — Koret Bowl VII (12/7/97) tion on the court," said Wanless, Rambling Wreck vs. The Scrubs 20 Monday UCSB xHaters 6 2 1.0 who added that the Illinois State January 12:00 pm, Negoesco Field 22 Saturday Pete Newell Classic 3 Saturday Idaho xVery Fine Chillers 5 3 2.0 loss gave the Lady Dons more 9 Friday San Diego* Gamecocks 4 4 3.0 (at Oakland Coliseum) APALSA 3 5 4.0 Koret Indoor Soccer emotion in practices leading up to 10 Saturday Saint Mary's* USF vs.Indiana Different Strokes 3 5 4.0 xSamba F.C. the Cal game last night. "It was a California vs. 16 Friday at LMU* Law Students 1 7 6.0 xFresh Peppers hard fight (and) it gave us some BYU 17 Saturday at Pepperdine* Cocktails 0 8 7.0 21 Wednesday at Santa Clara* xMavericks fire for the upcoming games." 30 Tuesday at Lamar x Clinched Playoff Spot xCoral Reefers "Everybody hates losing," con­ 24 Saturday Santa Clara* Playoff Schedule (12/4/97) The Phoenix January 30 Friday Gonzaga* Blues 8c Bruise vs. Very Fine Chillers N.B. Players tinued Woods."(Illinois State) was 3 Saturday Belmont 31 Saturday Portland* Festering Soars vs. Haters Free Agents 7:00 pm, Swig #3 a team we could have and should 8 • Thursday at San Diego* The Illegals have beaten. 10 Saturday at Saint Mary's* Koret Volleyball DVT "I hope it's a shock that will 16 Friday LMU* w GB * West Coast F.C. Garuda 17 Saturday Pepperdine* xPWO 8 0 — wake us up." Conference game xPlayer's 4-Tay 7 2 1.5 The Pe-Lay's 1 8 Chances are that with their ex­ 22 Thursday Santa Clara* —All home games at War xThe Beach Bums 5 3 3.0 x Clinched Playoff Spot perience and their intensity for the 24 Saturday at Santa Clara* Memorial Gymnasium xHilltoppers 4 5 4.5 Playoff Schedule (12/7/97) game, Woods and Wanless will 29 Thursday at Gonzaga* Big Bad Mama 3 5 5.0 Samba F.C. vs. Coral Reefers 31 Saturday at Portland* Free Agency 0 8 8.0 Fresh Peppers vs. Mavericks make sure that Lady Dons won't x Clinched Playoff Spot 7:00 pm, Swig #3 stay down very long. 18 San Francisco Foghorn SPORTSWEEK December 4, 1997 11-0 Run, Defense Lifts Dons to Big Win From Back Page only 26-24 at the half, the Dons' the ball out of the post, double- tion included three players over poor shooting didn't allow them team and triple-team the post. 6' 10"—Sean Marks, Francisco many chances to set up a full-court (Against Cal) we limited their in­ Elson, and Kenyon Jones— Cal's trap. side play and offensive rebounds." big men were taken out of the Five minutes into the second The Dons 15-game streak of game by a swarming Dons de­ half, a fire was lit under the Dons outrebounding their opponents fense. USF senior forward Damian and under a raucous Memorial was snapped, as the Bears had a 29- Cantrell had 13 points and six re­ Gym crowd. 28 edge, but the Dons controlled bounds, and 6'6" senior center "I told the guys at halftime,'one the offensive glass, snaring 12 Hakeem Ward, an all-WCC selec­ run is going to win this game,'" said boards and 13 second-chance tion last season, had eight points- Mathews. "And we had that run." points. The press created turnovers and four rebounds. Down 35-30, the Dons sand­ and USF played excellent interior The Dons were led, however, by wiched back-to-back three-point­ defense without getting into foul an unlikely senior, Zerrick ers from Campbell and point guard trouble. The USF defensive effort Campbell, who scored 18 points, Jamal Cobbs around a Cal turnover is nothing new in the Phil Mathews including three of six shooting for the Dons' first lead of the era—in his third season, the Dons from three-point range, as well as ballgame. A steal from Campbell are now 32-5 under Mathews when five rebounds and four assists. and a long pass ahead to a streak­ holding opponents under 70 Campbell, who moved into the ing Cantrell put the Dons ahead 38- points Dons' starting lineup only after the 30, followed by another Bears turn­ Though the Bears are 0-3 and injury to Zimmerman, was also over, which led to a back-breaking on probation, a win over a Pac-10 key to the USF trapping defense trey from freshman sensation Ali opponent is big for any WCC pro­ with three steals. Thomas. In only 1:40, the Dons' 11- gram. Without Nodilo and "We knew we were undersized," 0 blitz brought the crowd to its feet Zimmerman, players such as said Campbell, who at 6'5" rounds and the Bears to their needs. Campbell, Thomas and Russell out the USF frontcourt. "We knew Trailing 41-35 and surrounded have stepped up their games, as did they were going to take advantage by a screaming sea of green and the USF crowd, which brought the by going in the middle. (But) we gold, the Bears called a timeout at noise for a big gape. knew if we kept the pressure on and circled the wagons. As Mathews would say, it was them we'd wear them down in the "They rattled off some points only one game. But witnessing the end." off turnovers," said Cal Head Coach electricity of the Memorial Gym "We wanted to wear them Ben Braun of the Dons' run. "Fa­ crowd, the swarming USF press, down," echoed Mathews. "They tigue was a factor." five consecutive second-half three- had only seven (scholarship) play­ Offthe Bears' short bench came pointers and an 11-0 run to put the ers and only one point guard freshman Sean Lampley, who al­ game out of reach, it's hard not to (Raymond King). We knew if we most single-handedly kept the believe the hype. kept pressuring them,.they would game close. From the time of the This just might be the Dons' crack." Dons' run at 13:18 until a garbage- year. Indeed, the Dons press netted time three-pointer with only 30 LARRY HUML/FOGHORN • • • 19 Cal turnovers, and USF had a seconds remaining, the Bears Senior Forward Zerrick Campbell matched his career high with eighteen Dons Notes: Long considered resounding 25-8 edge in points off scored only 12 points and Lampley points in leading the Dons over Cal. He added five rebounds and four only the fourth-best college basket­ of turnovers. had ten of those points. assists and had two crucial three-point baskets during the Dons'game- ball conference west ofthe rockies, "We wanted to keep pressure Still, trading baskets was enough breaking 11-0 second-half run. behind the Pac-10, Western Ath­ on them," echoed Mathews. "We for the Dons, as they hit four letic Conference and Big West wanted to run at every opportu­ straight free throws in crunch time Conference, the WCC opened the nity." to put the game away. In all, the "I told the guys at halftime, 'one run is going to season by making a statement. The Dons didn't get many of Dons shot 50% from three-point Gonzaga upset then #5 Clemson, those opportunities until the sec­ land and commited only one turn­ win this game.' And we had that run." Pepperdine beat perennial Big-10 ond half. The Bears settled into a over in the second half Philip Mathews contender Wisconsin, and Santa zone six minutes into the first half, With no starters over 6'6", the USF HEAD COACH Clara won at Oregon. Saint Mary's, which frustrated the Dons and Dons will look to use the same win­ minus injured Brad Millard, won challenged them make outside ning strategies in facing a brutal at Cal earlier in the week. That last shots. USF shot only two of 13 December schedule which includes last season, will force the Dons to shooting from three-point range victory might be the scariest for from three point range in the first Indiana and a tournament at #5 prove themselves on the perimeter. and Russell handed out four assists. WCC teams, as Millard, a 7'3" gi­ half, and fell behind early. Though Purdue. Above all, the loss of sharp­ "I told the guys 'If the'3' is open USF jumped out on the Spar­ ant forecast as the best player in the a 11-4 USF run left them down shooter Nodilo, an all-WCC player you've got to shoot,'" said tans with a 40-8 lead, as the Dons conference, will be out for at least Mathews. "I don't think (Cal) shot 56.9% from the field for the five weeks, maybe the entire sea­ would zone us with Nodilo and game. Cobbs added 16 points on son—many thought the Gaels Zimmerman." seven of nine shooting, and added would not be a factor without When the Dons are on from be­ six assists. Ward chipped in 14 Millard, but the Cal victory proved hind the arc, that frees them to points and six rebounds and fresh­ otherwise...Senior M.J. Nodilo is press and trap full-court, which man Ro'oof Sadat pulled nine re­ out until at least late December creates fast-break opportunities for bounds to lead the Dons. with a stress fracture on his left Cobbs and the frontcourt of Though the Dons shot the lights foot, while Gerald Zimmerman Campbell, Cantrell and Ward, all out against San Jose State, the win had arthroscopic surgery on his of whom run the floor well. The over Cal was doubly impressive be­ right knee on Nov. 11. Dons opened the second half cause USF didn't have the three- Zimmerman will not return until against with five consecutive three- point shot to fall back on. Instead, mid-January, and might opt to point baskets, which also opened Mathews and the Dons put all redshirt Braden Spencer Towne, up soft spots in the Cal zone for phases ofthe game together, culmi­ a world-renowned philosopher Ward and Cantrell in addition to nating with the 11-0 run, to beat a and lead guitarist of blues band setting up the press. Pac-10 opponent for the first time McKinley Morganfield, was part of In the absence of the injured since shocking Stanford in 1995. the crowd in the Cal game on Tues­ stars, freshmen Thomas and Against Cal, the Dons put to day night. No worries for blues LyRyan Russell have stepped up to rest any notion that a small team enthusiasts, however, his emo­ give the Dons a spark in the can't compete with bigger teams, tional cheering from the rafters of backcourt. In the Dons 84-52 win as USF will face in WCC play. Memorial Gym won't effect his over San Jose State on Nov. 25, Tho­ "We were always undersized," soulful crooning at his gig tonight mas had 21 points on five of eight said Mathews. "We want to keep at the Fog 'n Grog at 9 pm. Dons to Host 12th Annual USF Invitational Dec. 5,6 USF opens in Friday's second sion) and the the Colonial Ath­ Newly named game against Monmouth, who de­ letic Association. spite returning no starters, finished The championship game will Northwestern 18-11 last season. In the other first- pit the winners of Friday's game round matchup, Richmond feces at 7:30 pm Saturday. Mutual Classic Samford at 5:30 pm Friday. The Dons have won six ofthe Foghorn Staff Report Samford returns three starters from previous 11 USF Invitational tour­ a 19-9 team, while Richmond re­ naments, their last title coming in

LARKY HUML/FOGHORN The Dons host the North­ turns four starters—both teams are 1995. Last year, the Hilltoppers Freshman All Thomas almost redshirted this season. Instead, he is western Mutual Classic tomor­ the preseason favorite in their re­ were felled in the opening round second on the Dons in scoring and is their most dangerous three-point row and Saturday night at War spective conferences, the Trans by New Orleans, and rival Santa threat. Memorial Gymnasium. America Conference (West Divi­ Qara won the tournament San Francisco Foghorn SPORTSWEEK December 4, 1997 19

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Member SIFC. will renew one's faith in the game. m^ *^ ^^%^ DECEMBER 4,1997 http://foghorn.usfca.edu/sports VOLUME 94, ISSUE 10 The #W' * tne Dons Beat Cal Last Week Pressing de­ Women's Women's Volleyball Basketball fense, second- San Jose State 3 USF 72 USF 6 Nevada 60 half sharp- San Diego 3 USF 79 USF 6 Valparaiso 67 shooting spur Men's #11 Stanford 101 Basketball USF 54 Saint Louis 80 59-50 win ' ' • Illinois State 78 USF 56 Louis Galian USF 75 (2 OT) SPORTSWEEK EDITOR USF 84 San Jose State 52 Phil Mathews is not a fan of USF 59 hype. Picked by most prognos- California 50 ticators to win the West Coast Conference this season, the Uni­ versity of San Francisco won its first big game of the season on Tuesday, a decisive 59-50 victory "Golf is a good walk spoiled." over Cal. In front of a packed house on the USF campus, the —Mark Twain Dons gave fans their first reason to believe the preseason hype. Question No big deal, countered the Dons' Head Coach. Who holds the USF Men s "Cal's just another team on our schedule," said Mathews. and Womens Basketball Try telling that to the 5180 career scoring records? fans at War Memorial Gymna­ sium, as the Dons (3-1), spurred by a stifling defense, second-half Numbers sharpshooting, and a 11-0 run, beat the cross-Bay rival Bears for 18 the first time since 1991. Though undersized and de­ Senior forward Zerrick Campbell's pleted by injuries to two star career scoring high, which he players, M.J. Nodilo and Gerald Zimmerman, last season's sec­ equaled in the win over Cal. His ond and third-leading scorers, line also boasted five rebounds, respectively, the Dons four assists and three steals. outduelded the Bears both in the paint and on the perimeter. Mix­ ing in zone defenses with a full- court press, USF set the tone ne from the start with their quick­ USF Volleyball Head Coach Karin ness. Wallenstein's contract was not "I thought our defense won it," said Mathews. "In quickness renewed by the Athletic Depart­ and speed we had a distinct ad­ ment, a move announced follow­ vantage." ing the Lady Dons' season-ending The Bears used only seven LARRY HUML/FOGHORN loss to San Diego, which left USF players, and though their rota- Senior Center Hakeem Ward battles for a rebound in the Dons' 59-50 win over Cal. Ward finished with Run: Page 18 only eight points and four rebounds, but still leads the Dons with an average of 14.3 points per game winless in the WCC. In what boils down to a firing, the Athletic Department announced that Wallenstein would not back on Women Lose in Double OT Nov. 26, the day before Thanks­ Wanless, giving. The Lady Dons record this Star senior Brittany Lindhe to redshirt season season was 3-26, leaving Woods Lead Louis Galian Wallenstein's five-year USF mark to big-time*status, only three members ofthe SPORTSWEEK EDITOR current team ever played with Lindhe. The Lady Dons at 37-120. With the decision to redshirt senior guard Lady Dons now start three sophomores and and three-time all-WCC selection Brittany two freshmen, and ofthe ten players who fig­ Louis Galian t*wrt_t- * it AT- mt Lindhe, the Lady Dons 1997-98 campaign ure to see playing time this season, seven are SPORTSWBBK EDITOR This Week immediately became a question mark. Tal­ in their first year of college basketball. The three consecutive West Coast See complete USF Mens and ented but young, the defending West Coast Don't expect anyone on the team to use Conference titles from 1995-97 that Conference champions' road to a fourth con­ youth as an excuse, however. are tacked away in USF lore mean Womens Basketball Schedule secutive NCAA tournament berth rests on the "Inexperience should never be a reason for about as much to most of the Lady for December and January shoulders of a brand new team. losing," said sophomore center Denise Dons as Mary Hile's records from the Heading into last night's game with Cal Woods. "If we play together, if the (team) early 1980's. They bring a winning on Page 17. (results too late for press time), the Lady Dons chemistry starts to get better, we'll be just tradition, pride, higher expectations (2-2) had lost two consecutive games, includ­ fine." to be sure, but for most of this year's ing a heartbreaking double-overtime home "We don't want to fall back on being young Lady Dons, nothing about the pres­ loss to Illinois State, and had showed their (as an excuse)," said sophomore forward Sa­ sure of tournament basketball can be inexperience. rah Wanless. "We have a lot of players with applied on the court. Bill Cartwright (2,116 "Anytime you lose your best player, it's a talent, and we'll give them a chance to im­ Not so for sophomores Denise points, 1975-79) and Mary loss for the team," said USF Co-Head Coach prove." Woods and Sarah Wanless. They Mary Hile-Nepfel. "(However) it hasn't been "Other people have to step up," added have been starters on past Lady Hile (2,324 points, 1977- a huge adjustment." Woods. Dons' tournament teams and will be 1981) That's because, as important a player as After opening the season with home vic- Intensity: Page 17 Lindhe had been to the program's ascension Inexperlenced: Page 17