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VOLUME XIV ISSUE XII THE STUDENT VOICE OF ROGER WILLIAMS COLLEGE BRISTOL, R.I. APRIL 7, 1992 Funding for law school causes concern among the other programs
By Joe Baruffaldl earlier Messen~er article, Academic Affairs Malcolm Staff Writer social sciences professor Forbes. "That issue will be Charles Trimbach stated, "I paid off by tuition from the The Plan for the 90s only worry... about whether law school and not the tu has completed its first two · the rest of the programs will ition that the undergradu years of development and the have the resources to func ates pay." accom p lish men ts made tion." But. according to Mel through it have been sub- Otherfacultymembers To pf, Humanities faculty stantial. have expressed similar sen- member, this may not pro RWC has completed the timents. "The law school tect RWC's undergraduate construction of the new Ii- could be a beneficial addition programs. As discussed in brary, converted the old Ii- to the school," statedArchi an earlier Messe~er article, brary into the School of tecture faculty member An the new bond would have to Business· Building and de- drew Cohen, "as long as include the library, law veloped a new engineering thereismoneytoren.tneeded school and the college's program, to name a few of its fthns or charter buses for current debt. With this size many accomplishments. field trips forthe classes that of debt Topf states, "Devel Now as the draft of the are already in place." opment of any other pro plan for the second two years The administration has grams would be almost im of development has been continually claimed that the possible tor the next 10 to 15 tt\eaaed, the establishment ftnances for the law school years, unless the programs of the law school has been will be separate from the were provided for through added. undergraduate program. In fund-raising." Since its approval, the addition, that money will not This push towardfund idea of the law school has be taken from the under raistng, according to the Plan caused concern as members graduate programs to fi for the 90s, would be the of the college community nance the law school. responsibility ofthe deans of wonder if RWC can handle lhe law school will be the individual schools, and the financial burden of both funded by a bond issue," endeavor. Quoted in an stated Vice President for See Plan, Page 2 Harlow position st_ill up in the air
By Wayhe Shulman also made sure that niost of Harlow will most likely be Staff Writer the equipment was available, filled by adjunct teachers and as well as previewing and the decision on which teach When a faniily member ordering all the films. "She ers will be up to Blackburn. passes away. theotherfamily was a one person army in Presently, Janet members probably say, "how that respect," said Gilmore, a part-time teacher, are we going to get by" or Blackburn. teaches all of the film "now things won't be the It was also HarloW's job courses. Stephen Bridgidi same." Dr. Nancy Harlow to interview the part-time and Denny Moers teach the was part of the RWC family employees and act as a liai photography courses. and a dedicated professor son between part-time fac Blackburn said of Gilmore. for 20-plus years. The ulty and the head bf Hu Bridgidi and Moers, "We are question now is, will her po manities. During the 80s very lucky to have them." sition be filled and, if so, Harlow served as chairman Blackburn said he when? of the curriculum committee would hate to see the film Robert Blackburn, for two to three years. That and photography programs . deanofHumanities, saidher was the most difficult of all die ·out. He hopes with. position is up in the air and faculty positions, according Gilmore, Brtdgidi and Moers it is unlikely that it will be to Blackburn. "She worked the courses will still be filled by a full-time teacher. long and hard in her days," maintained. He also nqted that he he said. Blackburn said he would like to see her position Malcolm Forbes, vice wants someone who can filled by someone who can president of Academic Af teach fthn studies and pitch COLLEGE NEWS ...... 2-4 teach expository and fairs, said there are a lot of in with verbal skill. Until EDITORIAL/LETTERS .... 5 practicum writing as well as empty positions, including then, he said, "We'll have to COMMENTARY ...... 6 the film and photography fthn, and he is hopeful to fill limp along with highly quali-· ELECTIONS .••...... 8 courses. most of them. It is unlikely fied part time." .SPOTLIGHT...... 9 Harlow's responsibili that the fthn position will be Forbes said the film and SPORTS...... •...... 10-13 ties were coordinator of the filled by someone with photography programs will .. YOU SAID IT ...... 14 film courses. film studies Harlow's background. most likely be moved to the ·.. ENTERTAINMENT... 15·17 . progrannner and teaching Forbes also said that Fine Arts Department as a . REFRIDGERATOR ...... 18 most of that course. She the film courses taught by part of the Plan for the 90s. . ·. NOTEWORTHY .. ~ ...... 19 2 The Messenger COLLEGE NEWS April 7, 1992 ·Fund-raising problems lead ·to concern about the financing of the law school
Plan. from Page 1 this document that goal 73, but it is evidence of financial will receive their attention. ate program. Asquotedwhen objective 245, concerning the problems. "I hope there will Admittedly, they have theapprovalofthelawschool could have them competing funding of the Plan for the be no negative affects from reached for more than they . was first announced, Hu against the law school, and 90s through increasing the the law school on the under thought possible. manities faculty member each other, for funds. When endowment of the college graduate budgets," stated . "Because we wanted to Deborah Robinson has asked about this potential $1,000,000 per year until it Trimbach. "Part of the proof include some of the longer stated, "I am concerned that problem Forbes stated, "We reaches $30,000,00, range goals we may the emphasis of RWC will be are getting a response from hasn't · reached the have deliberately the new child, and the other people who would have oth status of even being '~cause we wanted to in expandedourvision children will suffer." erwise never been interested implemented. clude some of the lOnger or our horizon be- But, she remained op in RWC ...giving that poten Even now, before range goals, we may have yond what we could timistic when she added, "If tial donor an opportunity to the construction of the deliberately expanded our possibly accomplish the administration sees there supportsomethingheorshe law school has even vision or our horizon beyond in the first two is enough (in terms of fi would like to support that is begun, there is evi years," stated nances) for everyone, then I different from but will cer dence that money is what we could possibly Forbes. "We have think it will bring prestige tainly complement the un scarce. Contrary to accomplish in two years." not accomplished all and bring a better quality dergraduate program." the Plan for the 90s -Malcolm Forbes that'sincludedinthe student to the undergradu UnfortunatelyRWC has goals for the straight- first plan, nor did we ate program." not·always been successful ening of the resources really expect to fin- The effects of the in fund-raising, as evident of the library, which ish everything in the administration's attempts to by the library, which is still includes the addition of 100 will be how money is dis first phase of the plan." · He implement the Plan for the in need of $4 million. Ac periqdical subscription per persed in the new bu.dgets." later added, "In 10 years we 90sandcreatethelawschool cording to a memo from year, cuts have been made. He added that a slight in may be facing some of the will not be known for some Forbes to the College Plan When Trimbach re crease is really no increase same issues and want to time. The hope is that the ning Council, :whi~h lists all quested the school subscribe due to inflation. and there continue. working in those changes will improve the objectives of the Plan for the to various journals he found fore will not allow for the areas." quality of education at RWC, 90s that ,have been "accom a moratorium had been necessary development. Members of the college rather than drive the school plished, implemented, or placed on ordering new j our Financial problems community hope that the to the bankruptcy which partially completed," fund nals. could prove fatal to the Plan administrationdoesnothave some schools such as the raising seems to be lacking. Chances are this is not for the 90s, if the adminis to pick between the law UniversityofBridgeportnow There is no mention in a result of the law schoql, tration is forced to pick what school and the undergradu- face. , Importance of GREs increases with focus on grad school
By Matt Rossi schools. More people are 1 GRE tests are fairly expen and so on. When you are. sities use the GRE to deter Staff Writer taking thP GRF's. ~md that's sive, at least by the typical done, the test can end up mine fellowships and assis probably a mistake," said college student's standard~ . costing you over $200.. tantships. The competition The Graduate Record Director of Career Services The gene:r:al test costs $44. The tests are like the caused by more candidates Exam (GRE) is the equivalent FranKat7:rnl"k "They really The subjecttests. which are SAT, except that they come is making the ORE become of the SATs for graduate haven't thought it tnruugh." tailored forwhateverfield you in three sections, not the emphasized. It used to be school, along with the LSAT When asked if the de- intend to proceed with in two of the SATtest. However, that there was less empha for law school. Yet it is not cision might be caused due graduate school. also cost the scoring is similar. The sis on the GRE, and you well-known, and controversy to the flagging economy, $44, for a total cost of $88. tests are usually taken in could have a lower score and over student motives has Katzanek said, "You could Standby registrations thesenioryear, buttheycan still get in to a good grad surlaced. Why do people say that. People are afraid cost $35, and there are a be taken any time, and can program, but now the job take the GRE? that they won't get a job in host of other charges. such be taken "again and again market is tougher. The good "More people are plan the current economy." as the test charge service. and again." seats are going." ning to go to graduate She pointed out that the disclosure service. scoring One student who will When asked if she felt soo::::..·oetakingthetest, Gerry that some people are merely Touchette, said, "I feel it is taking the GRE because they necessary to go on in life and fearthe job market. she said, Send A Give A accomplish what I want to "People are all different. I MAIN ST accomplish." He added he don't necessarily feel it's for wasn't sure of its fairness. everybody, but grad school Basket Of Garden In however. can be a great opportunity. I Craig Maddalena, a don't think it should be an A Basket senior, has taken the test. "I excuse, but it is certainly Spring. FLORIST really have no opinion on it. better thap waiting tables." I thought it was fair." He When asked about the also thought that it wasn't courses, Iafrate said, "The expensive. GRE is information you've 247-2150 seen before. but a lot of it Katzanek mentions you saw as a freshman in that there are software study high school. If you're a EASTER aids in the Learning Center. communications major. as well as courses on how to when was the last time you pass the GRE. However, she · took calculus? We refresh APRIL 19 feels that these courses are you, help you in your weaker · "costly~ ~ When asked her areas." opinion . of the courses She added, "The course themselves, she said, "I don't isn't that expensive. I think really put a lot of stock in it's affordable." them. I feel that you get out "Graduate schools look of the test what you put in. I favorably upon students who firmly believe you can do enter grad school not im 489MAIN ST anything you set out to do. If mediately upon leaving you put in more time, you'll school. but who gain expe WARREN, RI do better." rience for a couple of years Send · The courses are given first," said Katzanek. "I re OUT OF STATE by the Stanley Kaplan Edu ally think that's wise. Once Flowers By cational Center, a nationwide somebody gets out there. (800) 447-2150 agency. Peggy Iafrate, di they can learn a lot about rector: of marketing at the the world of work. and also Rabbit MAJOR CREDIT center, said, "Many univer- about themselves." Transit. CARDS ACCEPTED April 7, 1992 COLLEGE NEWS. The Messenger 3 Alcohol plus sex equals AIDS, according to doctor By Wayne Shulman college students nationwide make people feel safe With Staff Writer have AIDS. themselves, make them feel To Keeling, advertising safe With others, and make A well built young man is the villian. "American them feel safe with another chugs beerwhile surrounded women don't grow up think person. "Turning off the 1V by sexy females who are mg they can be powerful: and figuring out what mat nothing more than strang- they grow up thinking they ters to ourselves is imp
By Chris zammarelll people who were clearly not other people if we needed to. Copy EdHor qualified. Others were as All six deans were close to sociate deans. It was a gooQ meeting our criteria." The accusation that the pool of candidates." Forbes explained why law school dean selection he wanted Santoro. "We was a "done deal" is incorrect. AsofJan.'22, the school knew Santoro personally. Dr. Malcolm Forbes told Iht had 16 candidates for the · The others we knew only from · Messeneer before spring job. Six of these candidates, a piece of paper. None of break. The vice president of including Santoro, were them would have the ad Academic Affairs said he current or former law school vantage of first hand personally told Anthony J. deans. Forbes said, "Wewere knowledge of the RI. legal Santoro that RWC was in prepared to interview five system." terested in having him as dean. Forbes said that he was the one who convinced Santoro to take the position. "I was in touch with Santoro l)ersonally. I felt that he should seriously consider the possibility of applying. He was clearly a person who would gtve leadership to the law school." According to Forbes, Santoro feared that taking · $4. . .:"~9 ..'./ = O=. ...= p·...: er·=·· ....= -~ m·j .. l .. j on·.. ...: j .l ·t·h" :_. ..· l the job would put him in a hostile · environment upo:r:i ' =e.· =r.. a.. .. ,:· p=a·.: .·· .. .. · rt=.· .. . m=.: .=: •' e ...... · n··..: t·• arrival at the school. "He P ... said, 'Isn't this gomg to look funny?'" Forbes said that he convinced Santoro to put his No pets name in the "pool of candi dates" because he feel the former deari ofWidener Uni May 15 through Aug 22 versity law school was the most qualified candidate. "We were looking for leader ship, someone successful and who had first hand ex perience as a law school dean and the accreditation pro cess. Some applicants were 4 The Messenger COLLEGE NEWS April 7, 1992 The marine biology Plan for the 90s
By Chris Zammarelli the addition includes rein be good since RWC has an Copy Editor forcing the stock room in undergraduate marine biol order to carry all the sup ogy program and URI has a One of the better plies for the old and new graduate program. known programs at RWC is labratories. Forbes said that these marine biology. The Plan for The school's long term projects are not as impor the 90s has called for an plans are divided into two tant as the first two goals. expansion of the program bays: Mt. Hope and "Right now. the building is that is intended to make Narragansett. Gould said limited in lab space and there better use of available facili that the program will be is no -access for tbe handi ties, and possibly add more making u5e of the Mt. Hope capped, so it makes sense prestige to the program. Bay with a waterfront lab he that this is what is impor One of the immediate called, "The Fish and Chip tant to the school right now." goals in the plan is to add Shack." He said the build Gould said that the more laboratory space to the ing will be instituted in whole School of Science and Science and Mathematics stages. · Mathematics is growing building. Dr. Mark Gould. Forbes said that to get rapidly. "There are 200 ma Dean of the School of Science the waterfront lab started, jors in the entire school. We and Mathematics. said that the school will go with an need equipment that goes this goal is near completion. idea provided by science with the expansion." He "The old microcomputer lab, teacher Grayson Murphy. added that the school is get SM 121, needs sinks to be "For now, all we need.to make ting help with the programs. put in and some lahbenches use of the bay is a concrete "We have received a grant put in. It should be ready slab, a pump to get salt wa from the Grass Foundation some time by fall." ter and tanks to put them for undergraduate research Dr. Malcolm Forbes, i,p." lfe said that this would for the next two years." vice president for Academic begin the process ofbuilding ·As far as the possibili Affairs, said, "The labs a facility by the bay. ties of getting a boat or should be ready for use for The second bay the submarine for use in the bay, the summer students." school is interested in work both Forbes and Gould said The school is looking to ing in is Narragansett Bay. that is not ~option . Forbes add on to the Science and Forbes pointed out that RWC said that last year there was Mathematics building. is on the northeast comer of a possible boat donation from Gould said the addition will the bay, while the University someone in Florida, but the feature two more labs as well of Rhode Island is on the deal never materialized. as an elevator. southwest corner. These lo Gould said tha~ either Both Gould and Forbes cations make it possible for would be nice to have. "You said that the elevator will an inter-school program have to remember, though, make the second floor labs using the bay as a resource. that a boat is a hole in the accessible for handicapped Forbes said relations be water that you throw money students. Another part of tween the two schools would into."
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What This leaves for more student feasibility of a representa follows is not a complete listing of the deficit spending. Ifno money is wasted, there will be more input and positive results · tive system like the U.S. candidates running for p<>sitions. A list · to gtve to other clubs and forthe college community as House of Representatives or of candidates appears on p. 19. clubs yet to be formed. a whole. the U.S. Senate. The Messen~er does not endorse any of the candidates presented here. The newspaper is simply offering all interested Name: Senator Justin Reyher Major: Communications Age:21 Hometown: Westbrook, Conn. candidates with space to promote Year of Graduation: 1993 themselves in the upcoming elections. Due to space restraints, the infor Club spending has not administration and students power as well, the students mation on class officers regrettably could been a real problem since could use some improve will control more ofwhat goes the Senate introduced the not be published. ment, but the real problem on in administration and Senate Advisor Program. I is lack of communication. around the campus. think the program can be That is where the students Restructuring Sen Name: Senator Justin Jezek slightly improved to not only need to utilize the Senate Age: 21 ate ... will give students a monitor the spending of because we are the liason specific senator that they can Year of Graduation: 1994 clubs, but to help with fi between these two go to with their problems, I have been an active This has been chang nancial questions or prob"' groups.. .As soon as students questions or ideas. It will member of the RWC com ing with the added interest lems they may have. realize who we are and the giVe them someone to relate munity sice the beginning of in.the Senate by The~ The relations between power we have is really their to. freshman year. I have been senger. as well as the min on Student Senate for two utes of our meetings being Name: Senator C&thy Barrette Hometown: Pawtucket,.R.I. years and I am seeking an published. I am for b~tter Year of Graduation: 1995 Major: Political Science otherterm. I have seen many communications between all changes occur while I have members of the college. The I am sure you have read the commencement speaker. need to get to know the Sen been a Senator. Some of Senate is going through·an the articles in Ibt M~ It worries me that such ate and how it operates. these decisions have been exciting change which I want ~ about the various things are allowed to hap Sometimes it's better going for the good while some have to be a part of. So vote for changes that will take place, pen. Although I am not a to the Senate instead of not. Bad decisions have been Justin Jezek for Student better known as the Plan for senior, it worries me that waiting for the Senate to made because of the lack of Senator. Experience is the the 90s. All in all the Plan for administration has too much come to you. co'TIIIlunication between the key. the 90s is very clear, but I power over the students. If you would like to students and the Senate. myself have some concerns, se·nate/student rela contact me, you can find me such as the law school. I am tions are very weak. I myself in the Senate office Monday deeply worried that money Name: Senator Kelly Colonghl often go to many students rughtorThursdaysat I p.m. will be taken away from the Year of Graduation: 1995 but often find a great deal of I am here to serve you so I undergraduate programs to Major: Communications apathy. Students need to be need your feedback. fund the law school. Hometown: Middletown, Conn. more concerned about how Another recent issue is they are represented. They I was given a variety of power, thus decreasing issues to talk about, but I administration's power. Name: Thomu E. Pugliese Major: Con•tructlon Science don't think people want to (Slightly. Mr President. don't Age: 19 Minor: Communlcatlom read a long column of bull. I come haunting me in rriy Year of Graduation: 1994 Hometown: Eatontown, N.J. want to make the Sneate room.) I want to make RWC In the past two years of students ideas and opin a balance of quality educa- · more recognizable to stu the best it can be... enough that I have attended RWC, I dents by increasing Senate's said. ions. Ifthis is accomplished, tion and campus_life fail to have noticed a significant more attention could be fo improve. A new approach of deterioration in the relations cused on the current cam team work and leadership is between the Student Senate pus population, rather than needed to reclaim this cam and the student body. My the plans, policies and pusforthestudents, butitis ideals focus on strengthen projects stretching decades going to take motivated ing communication ties and into the future. Senators to get the job done. expanding student involve It appears yearly that I hope students are aware of ment in order to develop a tuition costs continue to in what is going on and make a more precise representation crease through the roof, yet difference on Election Day.
Name: Peter A. Mesich Major: Phlloeophy Age:21 . lllnor:Paychology/Buslness Year of Graduation: 1993 Hometown: Freehold, N.J.
2-0°/o OFF WITH COLLEGE ID I would like to see stu - those ties strengthened to see RWC reinforce its cur dent input as a more sub againsothe Senatecanmake rent quality of education stantial weight when it decisions based on what the before expanding to other comes to decisions in all student body really wants areas. A firmer base in the areas of the college. It ~ems and decisions that are truly programs we have now could to me now that the Senate/ in the students' best inter- then lead to more valuable student relations are dwin est. academics in other areas. ' dling. I would like to see In the 90s, I would like 1 1r------1Wo ~ium : Alff Malilll SllrdakJ Pim And i : QleeSe Pizzas I One Medium cJnc.ra;,m, Pim I FRENCHY SBARBER SHOP I $9.99 : $11.99 : I T..,PnciF.x11a.GoolaoDiD<·la.U..,...arDdivny. I Coolallml..'t"Piua,l'_.;t-'....._•S.-lla. I I Huny! Offer EM So.! Cool a o...i., C..,.. •°"""'·Hon,! Ols W.Soa!
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. By Chris Zammarelll resentatlve and six years as caught the eye of many in Copy Editor a senator. Rhode Island, and has even As a senator. Lederberg sparked some controversy. Dr. Victoria Lederberg, gained recognition for Qer However, Lederberg sees RWC Board of Trustees sec work in funding for educa mairily positive things about retru:Y. devotes her life to tion. The Lederberg Aet the school. "There is no studying the way people act. placed more responsibility question that this will give From psychology to law to on the state for funding. the college a boost in pres even biology, she has stud Until her bill was passed, tige. I have already had ied "every single angle" of communities had to fund students in my classes tell human behavior. education. This was difficult me that they are applying to Ledeiberg began as an since cities and towns only · go to school at RWC. They undergraduate studying bi get money from property and are willing to work for a year ology. "Biology studied how automobile taxes. to wait for the law school to we behave chemicall,y." She As a result of her work. open." has a master's degree in President Carter named her As far as the claim that biochemical research. chair for a national com "there are too many lawyers," At Brown University, mittee studyllig educational Lederberg dismisses this as she became interested in funding. "the street-talk spontaneous psychology. She was influ She is now a municipal resJ)onse." She says that the enced by professors who ·court judge, enforcing the claim is just the opposite. studied the biological aspects laws that she studied and "Judges say there is a of psychology. She has a helped to create. "We (her shortage ofcriminal lawyers, doctorate in psychology and and two other judges) judge for example. Ninety percent teaches general psychology the laws of Providence. This of lawyers in Rhode Island and human development at covers environmental of~ never set foot in a court Rhode Island College. fenses, animal' ordinances. room." Then came law. "In the and noise and conduct laws." .She also says that the Photo courtesy of Public Relations course of human develop According to the calendar, law school will not immedi After studying such subjects as psyhchology and law, ment. it became clear that she is in court for five days ately lead to more lawyers. Dr. Victoria Lederberg served in R.I. state legislature our behavior is controlled by every third week. "Not all graduates of law for 14 years. She is best known for her work school practice law. Some laws. We are restricted in in education and environmental issues. our behavior because of Lederberg put her ex go into poiitics. some go into regulations." She became pertise in law to use as the business. I know a busi said, "It is important for the part of this is exciting." an attorney after law school, vice chair on RWC's law nessman who says t;h~t he board to have representa Lederberg has been although now her busy school committee. Dr. wishes he went to law school tives from outside educa married for 30 years. Her schedule does not permit her Malcolm Forbes, RWC vice before going into business. tional facilities. They are husband was a teacher at to practice. president for Academic Af There is a demand for people familiar with how other in Brown when she was an While at law school. fairs, said, "Her background who have a legal education." stitutes wor~. Lederberg undergraduate student. "It Lederberg discovered gov was important to help us She dispels the thought provides that to our board." was a scandalous relation ernment. "I met people who when we were fooking at the that a law school will take She says that she has ship," she says with a smile. were engaged ingovermnent law school issue." funds away from the other enjoyed watching RWC's She has two children, one in and govermnent related ac Lederberg said she was programs., 'lhe Bar de growth in the past 10 years. law school and one in fine tivities. They got me inter glad to be a part of the pro mands separation of the "RWC has come of age as an arts. ested in the process of mak cess. 'lo have the opportu ma.iii school and the law institution. It has changed Forbes believes that ing the laws that limit our nity to create and institute school." dramatically. The architec Lederberg's work has had behavior." She ran for the the law school was a fasci Lederberg is also in ture programs, the fine arts an effect on the state. "People Rhode Island legislature and nating thing." volved with RWC with the programs only happened look to her for a ieadership served eight years as a rep- The law school has Board of Trustees. Forbes within a few years. Being a role in Rhode Island." The Model UN: Bringing world issues to RWC By Karen Snyder While the United Nations anywhere from four to five groups who meet the follow used. Mautte says they have Staff Wrher · features roles such as Mod hours at a time. When stu- Ing standards: the most to "build up their member erator, Secretary 9eneral, dents were not attending the complete knowledge of their ship" before they can tackle The United Nations was Secretary and Treasurer. sessions. they were able to material and who represents more sizable countries. formed in 1947 for the pur RWC 's Model UN titles its sit in on classes and lectures the country as it is in reality. Who should join the pose of settling disputes by . positions as President. Vice at the university for a ·num- that is keeping in context Model UN? "Anybody can peaceful means. The group President, Secretary and ber of different subjects. A with its block system. The find an interest," says works together to solve in Treasurer. night was set aside for stu- block system, according to .Mautte. The club strongly ternational economic, social, At the conventions, the dents to go out. explore the Mautte, is a country's allies encourages anyone inter cultural or h umanitorian students assume the iden city and have fun. andtheirrelationswiththose ested in becoming a member problems. It consists of six tities of various countries · Senate Advisor Cathy situated around them. to join. She added, "Model main branches: General and work together to resolve Barrette accompanied the In past conventions, the UN is a place in which no Assembly, Security Council, the topics at hand. Presi group on this last convcn- club has represented the matter what you are inter Economic and Social Coun dent Jennifer Mautte, de tion. She described it as "a countries Sweden· and Ice ested in, you'll find it there. cil, the Trusteeship Council, scribes this process as a role great experience" that gave land. Due to the small We don't cater to any spe- · International Court of Jus play. 'We have to lose our her "an opportunity which numberofmemberstheclub cific major. We've got tice and the Socreteriat. United States identity, and many don't have, to find out holds. they are only able to something for everyone." The Model UN Club at not think like a U.S. citizen." what the UN does on a model assume the roles of smaller Member Steve Klausen, RWC has been in existence The club has, at level." She urges students to countries. Since the con said, "If you wat;it a bett.er now for two years. It was present, eight members, in join, as it would surely result vention is directly modeled understanding of the world formed last fall by Ho-Seung cluding four officers. The in giving them a more well- · from the actual United Na and the U.S .. the club fulfills Lee, with the purpose of al officers are chosen through rounded personality. tions; the larger clubs can all of that. It's a great time lowing students the oppor an election by ballot. There is~ award cer- moresuccessfullyimitatethe and ifyou 're not careful, you tunity to better understand emony held after each con- more prominent countries might even learn something global problems and to par The club's most recent vention to recognize those where several delegates are too." ticipate in the Model UN project was a convention in Conventions. Boston, held by Harvard The club follows a University. Such coµven• charter, which is practically tlons are held annually at a replica of the one used by_ different schools. The re the United Nations. The cent one was attended by charter is cu_rrently being approximately 1,800 t o worked on and has not yet 2,000 students. been passed. The members The· four-day conven must argue out the clauses tion followed a very busy and sections and vote on schedule. Each day two ses whether to ratify it or not. sions were held that lasted 1 0 The Messenger SPORTS April 7, 1992 Volleyball team to play Princeton in the playoffs The Hawks compiled a 17-10 record and finished in second place in the conference I Playo.tfs,jrompage 1 Huntingdon, Penn. back and forth. The Div. III tournament This year was a differ The only close game of is something new that was ent story entirely. The ver -the match was the second. added to the volleyball sea bal exchanges were kept to a in which RWC .overcame a son last year. It gives the minimum and the match was 14-10 deficit to win 16-14. smaller, Div. III schools an over in three straight games. Didier Bouvet-Marechai opportunity to compete in In the first game RWC served an ace ·to give the post-season play. as well as . held a seemingly insur Hawks a 15-14 lead and the anotherchancetoqualifyfor mountable 10-3 lead, but Chiefs hit the ball out of the Div. I tournament. The lost 15-10. Thesecondgame bounds on the next play to winner of the 6-team tour wasremarkablysllnilar. The end the game. nament, unless already Hawks led 10-2 and lost 15- The win qualified the qualified, receives an auto 11. They dropped the third team for the NCAA tourna- maticberthinthisweekend's game 15-7. mentfotthethirdtimeinthe Div. I tournament. Johnson had 17 kills. last four years. Two years This year's tournament · Herouxhad lOkillsandeight ago the Hawks lost at Navy seemed like deja vu to the digs and freshman Mike Lis and three years ago they Hawks. Last year the team had five kills. · hosted and lost to none other ·was the third seed and lost "We had some strong than Princeton. The Tigers to New York University in starts but couldn't keep the are cutrentlyranked 18th in the second round. NYU sent momentum, especially the country. the third seeded Hawks against NYU," said Heroux. RWC's improvement home again this year. · Co-captain Mark can be attributed to several ..,.. • RWC, playing without Mastin expressed his disap factors: a tougher schedule. two of their usual starters - pointment in the team's loss veteran leadership, talented Byrnes and Martinous, were to NYU. "I'm glad we won at rookies and relatively few pitted against Hunter Col least one match, but I'm injuries. lege, from New York in the disappointed because I This year . the Hawks first round. thought we could have played a couple of teams The Hawks lost sizable beaten NYU. We played well 1 ranked in the top 20 in the .leadsineachgame, but hung when we were intense." Photo by Sarah Endriss country(includingRutgers): on to win, 15-13, 15-12, 10- preparingthemforarigorous 15, 15-8. Johnson had 19 The loss to NYU marked Co-captains Kevin Johnson (left) and Mark Mastin .(right) conference schedule. The killsandHerouxhad 13kills the last match of Johnson's have been key members of the team the la!>t four years. only conference opponents and eight digs. Bouvet career. He'll be unable to all year in hitting, blocking all right, even though Kevin RWC lost to thtS year were Marechal had 12 kills and join the team in Princeton and service aces. can't make it." Springfield and Harvard. nine blocks. because he has to take an The rest of the team is "I'm looking forward to This pastweekendRWC That set up therematch engineering certification test. very anxious to play getting back to the NCAAs," · u-layed in the EIVA(Eastern withNYU. Lastyear'smatch "I just didn't want t5? Prtnceto11. "I'm excited." said Heroux. "I,hepe w~ can Intercollegiate Volleyball was a five-game thriller, lose to NYU,tt said Johnson. stated Mastin. "It could pos do some damage and get Assoc.) Div. III tournament which included plenty of "Anyone but NYU." Johnson sibly be my last match. I some recognition for RWC held at Juniata College in taunting and name calling has been ranked nationally think we're still going to do volleyball." Pressure mounts as equestrians prepare for decisive final two events of the split season l_ndividual placement in zone and national competitions to be determined in remaining ·meets
By Colln Hynes proving riders. "As w~ get Yale;StonehillandURI,"she improving over three orfour hopefully will stick with it Sports Editor better she expects more from said. years and Erin Demirjian and have SOlllC success." us." he said. The team's strength lies It seems like the same The team has two intheriderswhocomp~tein old, same old for the RWC events left· which will prove the more advanced divisions co-ed equestrian team. The very important in determin- of the eight placements of Spend Your Summer on riders once again are ranked ing the qualification of indi- each event. "We're very in the top third of their 16 vidual riders in the National competitive in our high divi team northeast division, competition in Lexington, sionriders,"shesaid, "Shelly the Water! placing fifth. Ky .. on May 2. The team Patrick, Katy DeMartin, Our scenic 80-acre campus "We are doing pretty competes against regional Paula Kelley.Jose Figueirin is right on Mt. Hope Bay in much the same as we usu competition at Southbury, has. along with ourtop rider, historic Bristol, R.I., just 20 ally do," said coach Michaela Conn. and a zone competi- Matt Walby, have all been minutes from Newport, 30 Scanlon. tion at Greenfield. Mass. riding consistently this sea- minutes from Providence Team members had a The riders, however, will son." and an hour from down different perspective of the not be able to compete in the Scanlon says that the town Boston. season so far. "We're doing Nationals as a team. Only team's weakness is in the much better this year," said the first place team in the lower ranked riders. "We're 1992 Summer School Matt Walby (see profile on northeast qualifies, and at a little weak in our one. two Roger Williams College is page 12). "By having atleast fifth place, the RWC eques- and three riders but that's offering a full day, as well one year of experience, the trians are all but math- something we'll be working as evening, Summer School team is working much better ematically eliminated from towardimprovtngnextyear," in 1992. Day classes will be together." garnering the conference she said. held on the Bristol Campus Rider Erin Demirjian pole position. Scanlon did, however, only. Evening classes will . agreed with Walby's assess Scanlon cited the note certain individual ac be held on the-Bristol and ment. "The team is really strength of competition as a complishments she thought Providence campuses·. doing great." she said, "Ev reason for the Hawks' in- . worthy of recognition. "Katy Day/Evening Session I eryone is working hard and ability to capture the first DeMartin is having a really May 18 - June 25 are very dedicated." place in the division. "Since goodseasonashasJosewfiO Day/Evening Session II Walby said the discrep the division is geographically has been an anchor and solid July 6 - August 13 ancies of perception betweeri based and not by school size ·performer," she said, "Shelly the coach and the equestri we have to compete against Patrick has· gone from the For more infonnation and registration materials, call (401) 274-2200. ans ate due to Scanlon's the larger schools like the numberthreepositiontothe ROGER WILLiAMS COLLEGE expectations from the im- University of Connecticut, open division by steadily • One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island 02!1)9..2921 April 7, 1992 SPORTS Messenger 11 Profile: Equestrian rider Matthew Walby
By Andrew Wise 18 countries competed, Contributing Writer which. included countries such as Japan, Korea, Swe- Standingonforeign turf den and Germany. Matthew Walby slugged In Walby's estimation · down the traditional shot of the European riders have gin and then galloped away more experience than the on his horse. After hours of ·. United States riders. "We toasting one another-, Walby ,, are not used to colllpeting was slightJy more than ·in international events. buzzed, but he knew he had Americans are much more to clear his mind and pre- solemnriders,"hesaid. "'The pare to compete. After all. Europeans are much more this, was the "big time," for flamboyant and relaxed, al- he was representing the though Americans seem to United States in Brussels, adapt better," he empha- Belgium. sized. Part of the European "Matthew Walby has tradition includes constant tremendous focus," says toastingbeforeeventswhich teammate and friend Karen surprised Walby, although Jorgansen. "Off the field he he did admit with a tremen- is so funny, butonceheison dous laugh, "I was more re- the horse, he has great de- laxed." · termination and concentra- Walby. an equestrian tion. Plus, his attitude to- · riderforRWC and one of the Photo courtesey of Judith S. Buck wards learning and criticism most celebrated college rid- RWC sophomore Matt Walby showing the form that has made. him an Olympic hopeful. is special. He expects alot of ers in the country, was in- himself," she said. vited by the United States · his father? Michael. down to University of Kansa,s, was would umoldinNov. ofl991. With all his acclaim, In-tercoilegiate team to rep- a stable where he was to drafted by the Kansas City "Yes, Belgium was my pact- some still view Walby with resent .his country in the drop off some legal work. Chiefs orily to succumb to a fier. I know if I followed out the spotlight. "I still TorhoutlnternationalDerby Michael's friend, DanAffeld, knee injury. Morris, that would have led think of him as a little kid in Belgium. asked the stx year old if he "At least I understood metotheU.S.OlympicTeam, wholikestoride-horses. But A sophomore, Walby's would like to ride a horse. football. When Matthew but this trip to Belgium was yes, I can't begin go say how skill and grace captivated For the first time, Matthew started riding, he rode for definitely second best," says proud I am," said his father. judges and fellow riders as mounted the horse and felt a the both of us, for "My goal hewasrewardedwithaseven strongconnection. we both learned," istorepresent _ _...,.,,..•- ~ Place, ribbon. "When,l.went To this day, Matthew said his father."I've "My.goat is to represent the the United to ·Belgium, all I expected to believes there is a special always been proud · United States in the Olympics· by · States ill the gainwasthefineexperience. relationship between rider of him. He has never the year 2000. I want to ride until Olympics by I had no idea I was going to and horse. "It's not about given up. I'm glad I 1 am incapable of competing at a theyear2000. finish as well as I did, let control, but communica- supported him. I'm I want to ride alone finish seventh, .. said tion," said Walby: very proud of my . high degree of excellence" until I am in- WaJby. Walby soon took the boy." - . Matthew Walby capable of. While Walby will never logical track of taking les- Matthew dis- c======~ competing at allow himselfto be filled with sons and, in 1979, entered played his abilities forcefully Walby. a high degree of excellence." braggadocio,justglanceover in the Jamaican Bay Horse by claiming third place in_ Five riders and Walby .said Walby. his school desk, and neatly Show in New York and fin- the highly attended 1982 combined to compete in two When Walby's riding stacked upon .his wall are ishedinthebeginnerswalk- HamptonClassic. Itwashis events. Walbywasthehigh- careerceases,hewillsimply various first place ribbons trot competition. "At first I first major horse show in est rated American and his ease his way into main and other paraphernalia of was hesitant, I didn't under- which he faced superior teammates also responded stream society and quietly glorious victories. There is stand competition," said competition. Just lOyears with spectacular perfor- create his own legacy. let noneedforWalbyto explain Walby. old, Walby defeated many mances. finishing seventh tinghisactionsexplodewith his bold triumphs. Soon after, with the older, more experienced rid- overall. Fifty-fourridersfrom stately elegance. "I like competing. Ilove support ofhis parents, Walby ers. It was there that Walby winning," he emphasized. was given his first horse. realjzed the talent he had The following Is a paid advertisement
Yet, he has not lost sight of Unexpectedly, his skills out- which gave him a palpable ~ the reason he rides. "I still grew the horses abilities boost of confidence. by Peter A Mesich and Thomas A. Pugllese enjoy going on beach trails within a year. By 1980, By 1988, Walbyhadse- with my horse." Walby was competing fre- cured his· presence among When not the top amateur rid- practicing at the ers in the east. barn, Walby chal- "I still think of him as the George Morris, whom Peter A. Mesich lenges academics Walby considers one with the same en- little kid who likes to ride of the top equestrian thusiasm and confi- horses. But I can't begin to authorities in the & dence he exhibits tell you how proud I am." world. contacted when he rides com- -Michael Walby Hoskins, his coach, petitively. Walby. Matthew's father and volunteered his Thomas E. Puglies~ currently enrolled in ser\rices to advise the Business pro- L.::::======::::J Walby and shape his gram, symbolizes' the skills. epitome of the student-ath- quently. MorrtswantedWalbyto lete with a grade point aver- Ellen O'Roake, his early practice at the Equestrtan age of 3.7. coach, saw endless poten- Headquarters in Gladstone, ·walbyrespectshorses. tial and often told Walby of N.J. "'That is when I knew In fact, he seemingly re- his gift. "At the time, I was this was serious," exclaimed sembles the beautiful crea- .incapable of understanding Walby. Unable to afford the ture-thick-legged and what potential was," says training, he was left behind stout, Walby is also an el- Walby grinning at his early while Morris left for Europe. egant, agile athlete. innocence. "Ijustwanted to "I could not afford the trip, Born in Lawrence, Ky., ride my horse." and my parents wanted me Walbymovedwithhisfamily "I really wished he to go to college. · It was dis- to Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1974. played football instead of turbing, but it wasn't a free On a very common spring riding," says Michael who, ride," says Walby. Vote April 14 & ·15 · day·in 1978, Walby followed after a football career at the · Walby's redemption 12 The Messenger SPORTS April 7, 1992 Flor.ida spring ·break all wOrk for the baseball team Post a 2~s record against exceptional competition in the sunshine state
By Wayne Shulman and sophomore Mike have 10 games under our Coast Guard Academy on starting pitcher gave up only Staff Writer McNamara. belts before the regular sea March 31. It was originally four hits in six innings. "Lebrun came around son. It was also a good way Scheduled as a home game Follo said "I was feeling While most college stu pitching wise and threw very for everyone to get to know but it was decided that after- good. the ball looked like a . dents were concentrating on well and McNamara came each other from being · grapefruit." Captain a killer tan or riding the through as a: relief pitcher in out there every day;" Brett Lewis said, "I waves, the RWC baseball ·six of the 10 games," noted he added. thought we played a team had their eyes on base Desalvo. Captain R.J. good game but there ball and more baseball. The Desalvo said the team's Rataic also said the "With l 0 games in six. days are things to work Hawks had their own "Hang hitting started to "click" af trip brought a real we just ran out of gas... " on, for instance 10" with 10 games in six ter the second game. They sense of togetherness -Coach Albert DeSalvo leaving guys on days. They returned with a outhit one opponent 15 to· to the team. base." pre-season record of 2-8. 10 and the Hawks had no "The first two "We made Coach Albert Desalvo less than eight hits in any of games were training for some mistakes but said, "With 10 games in six their games. the team's legs. · Our bats noon that it would be played we are working on days we just ran out of gas "The trip saw who came along after the second at the U.S.C.G.A. them, it was a lot closer than and the limited pitching arms wanted to play baseball and game and defensively we Whether it was the ab it looked." said Pantalone. · was a problem." who didn't. It was easier to played very well," added sence of the home crowd or "Our playing in the infield The Hawks beat tell with all ·of us together," Rataic. the sudden change of fields, was a lot better than last Concordia College of "Freshman John the Hawks lost 8-2. year, Craig Babineau will be Michigan and Lac Patsavos and Mc Both Desalvo and As good at shortstop." awana College of Penn ·"It (the··Florida trip} was Namara showed a lot sistant Coach John . "Pitchers have to reduce sylvania. Many of the goodfor the team to.. have as relief pitchers. It is Pantalone agreed that the on walks but defensively we teams the Hawks played 10 games under our belts good to know that we biggest problem was the played a fundamentally were E>iv. II schools. before the regular season." have added pitchers failure to move the runners sound game and we had lbeywere quality beside the starting around the bases. The some timely hits," added teams, probably in the -Captain Todd Rivard pitchers." said Rataic. Hawks left 12 runners on Rataic ' top 35 in the country." The Hawks had base for the game. Pantalone saicl that in noted Desalvo. Some of no time to rest after RWC out-hit them the future the team will con the high points ef the week said captain Todd Rivard. their trip from Florida. They though, 11-6. Junior Mark centrate on their hitting and according to· De Salvo came "I twas good forthe team had their first regular sea Follo went four for four at moving runners around the from junior Mike Lebrun to get away from Bristol and son game against the U.S. bat. Lebrun who was the bases. ~ Co[{ege Sports Commentary ~ Go aheaa Alonzo, hit him harder, it's a conference game
By Colin Hynes Instead of the tradi- The extra foul also dis- versal at the end of this sea edly overshadows the pre Sports Editor tionalfive personal fouls. the torts the individual statis son and those results will be tension and paradox that conference commissfon tics and, in particular, fa taken into consideration by surrounds this outlived What makes the Big voted five years ago to give vors the more physical play the NC.AA in making their sham. East basketball think they're an extra foul handout in ers who operate in the . final decision. With the perpetual de so damn special? intra-conference games to conjested low post. By en Does anyone truthfully cent in the quality of Big Is it because the con any player willing to elbow ablingthecentersandpower believe that the coaches will, East men's basketball pro ference is comprised of pow and bang a little for the . foxwards extra leeway. their as they say, bite the hand gram both ethically and ath erhouses that absolutely cause. statistics in such categories that feeds them by voting a letically. the NCAA needs to dominate the NCAA rank There are many deft- as rebounds and blocked repeal? The recruiting abil intervene and put thiS feck- . ings. Not quite. Only one ciencies that result because shots greatly benefit. Not ity the extra foul renders to less farce where it belongs- team from the Associated of the exclusiveness of the only is this an advantageous Big East coaches undoubt- 6-feet-11 inches under. Press' final top 20 recruiting tool but it men's basketball is also immensely teams was from the Big "The NCAA needs to inter valuable in deter Create a dynamic first impression East conference and vene and put this feckless mining NBA draft that luckywinnerwas player hierarchy. with a professional resume by Seton Hall, who farce where it belongs-six If I were a six squeeked in at the feet eleven inches under." foot 11 inch. 250 19th position. pound aggressive se- Maybe it's the nior high school cen R ·T·C ·IMPRESSIONS conference's recent inunda rule. The mandating of the ter being recruited by a Big tion of stellar future pro's. · extra foul, in effect, says that East team and a Big Ten Negative. Barring Malik it's okay for players to hit team with equal academic Sealy and Alonzo Mourning, people a little bit harder and and athletic concessions, I Resumes ·Typing · Career marketing . its pretty slim in the star more often when playing in would unquestionably lean department. Big East contests. This ide toward the former. With I know, it's the success ology is not only warped but higher statistics in my that the Big East has in the it's a tease as well. position's key categories I NCAA playoffs, right? Came The inconsistency would be looked on more up a little short in that cat forces players and coaches favorably when the time egory too. Out of the five to change styles and modes comes for the AP. to cast Complete service, from development teams they sent to "March of aggressiveness when per their votes for the All-Ameri to printing. Cover letters. Follow-up Madness" only one. Seton forming in and outside of can all-star team. Hall, made it past the sec their conference. Just a As anAll-Arnerican, my letters. Free consult. ond round. theory. but could Alonzo stock in the NBA draft would Ah, at last I've got the Mourning's decisive foul~out undoubtedly rise as would answer. The Big East con in the second round of the my already inordinate sal ference is, euphemistically. NCAA playoffs (which the ary demands and everyone, 346 Wood Street, Bristol 253-8970 without odoriferious excre Hoyas lost to Florida State) once again, would be happy ment because they. alone. have something to do with all over. give each player one more three consecutive confer The six foul rule will persoi;ial foul to malign and ence gamesjust 10 days ear come up again before 10% student dis.count assault other players with. lier? coaches for approval or re-
/ April 7, 1992 lpa THE HAWK'S EYE The Messe~ger 13
• Female Athlete of the Week (3/ 17): Sophomore Rachel ''''''''''"'"''::::c:::::::::::: Elman of the co-ed sailing team helped the team place third in a regatta RWC co-hosted with Brown University at Bristol Harbor. //
Male Athlete of the Week (3/17): Senior center Ma:rk Mastin of the men's volleyball team had a strong week for the Hawks. Gambardelli's skating honors continue with ECAC South all-star selection Mike Gambardelli of the hockey team recently continued his barrage of awards and honors with his being selected to the first team Eastern Coast Athletic Conference South • hockey all-stars. The senior was selected along with two i[H@f ; other forwards, two defensemen and one goalie from the I i ; ii r[ · ;• eight team conference. Gambardelli holds the RWC records for most points in a career, most assists in a season and • most points in a season. {\J :[ :'. >:J':J/':}
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Robb Persson James Bush Joe Russlllo Junior Junior Junior Cranston, R.I. Absecon, N .J. Newton, Mau. No, I think it should stay RWC,. They shouldn't change the I think it should stay RWC. It because it fits Bristol and the name until they figure out how sounds better and it sounds state. It's a small community, to spend money wisely. "smaller," the way it's supposed and it just sounds better. to be. . Compiled By Terri Welch Photos by Sarah Edrlss ..-~--~~~-----
Jill Molinaro Heather Sheehy Katherine James Junior Freshman Junior -- Danbury, Conn. Southbury, Conn. Cumberland, R.I. Yes, because it will raise the I don't see why it makes a dif Yes, because it will promote status of the college. ference. more interest and draw more recognition.
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By Peter Miian a novice attorney up against Staff Writer a judge, played by Fred Gwynne of the old television Joe Pesci is one of the series "The Munster$," who funniest New Yorkers on the hates him, along with a slick planet. No matter where he prosecutor, played by Lane goes or what he does, the Smith of'IV's "Good Sports," guy is qutntessentlaily New who's a better lawyer than York, which is why casting Vinny and has a case that him in the new fihn, My looks airtight. Cousin Vinny , is such a good Of course, you know idea. Vinny's going to win. Never Thefllm begins with Bill mind the fact that they show Gambini, played by Ralph you the ending in the com Macchio of the Karate Kid mercials to the film. IfVinny fllms,and Stan Rothenstein, didn't win, it'd be a pretty Joe Pesci portrays Vinny Gambini, who puts his fiancee, played by Marisa Tomei, played by Mitchell Whitfield, depressing comedy, wouldn't on the stand during the murder trial of his cousin Bill. being arrested and charged you say? with murder inWahzoo City, No dou.bt. .the main at roles, from 111e Super to she has emerged as a great other actors come off worse Alabama (where the people traction for this film (unless Vtnnyto the upcoming Lethal comedic actress. Her Lisa is playing Southern hick ste are as smart as their city you happen to be a Karate Weapon 3 and Home Alone tough, smart (obviously reotypes. Macchio has noth sounds). Kid junkie and have been 2:LostinNew York. Pescihas smarter than Vinny) and ing at all to do other than sit The two youths can't desperatelywishing for a new slowly, but surely, been dedicated to her man. It's around and look worried for afford a real attorney, so Ralph Macchio fihn to come building his comedic skills, refreshing to see a movie himself. tl~ey're stuck with Bill's along) is Joe Pesci. Since and he comes off very well as couple that are just in love It doesn't win. any cousin Vinny and his girl winning the Oscar for his Vinny. and don't have any strange points for plot, but My friend Lisa, played by Marisa firecracker performance in But the real star of this supernatural bond between Cousin Vinny has a good Tomei of the Sylvester GoodFeUas, Pesci has ap movie is Marisa Tomei. After them. In scene after scene, script and will make you Stallone film, Oscar. Vinny's peared mostly in comecUc only one major movie role, Tomeimakesyoulaugh. The laugh. GRADE: B+ Much ado about Basic Instinct By Peter Miian Catherine's latest book here is really: just a Pent glas proves once again that Sarelli and Jeanne_ Staff Writer details the murder of a rock house-type fantasy and re he can make the most Tripplehorn. George star who gets offed with an ally doesn't have anything to unappealing character lik Dzundza handles his stan A lot of people are good icepick. In a mindblower of a do with the story. It just lets able. dard doomed-partner role and pissed about the new scene, Catherine is taken in in other characters to kill The real standout per ~ell. There is also an ap thriller Baste Instinct. But for questioning and wraps and be killed. formance belongs to Sharon pearance from Wayne the fact is, they don't have a every cop in the room around Kudos also to Paul Stone, though. She~sseda Knight, of last year's Dead whole lot to complain about. her middle finger. The fact Verhoeven, who has made a great career in not being Again, as a district attorney. Admittedly, every lesbian/ that ( 1) she doesn't wear un successful break from sci around when Alfred You should definitely go bisexual/ omnisexual in the . deiwear and (2) she crosses ence fiction (he also directed Hitchcock was rhaking mov see Baste Instinct. But trust film is a depraved psycho- and un-crosses her legs a lot RoboCop and Total Recall). ies.As Catherine, she makes me on this, seeing it on a path. On the other hand, so helps. Verhoeven skillfully brings evil the most seductive game first date is a bad idea. are all the heterosexilals. It's Soon, Catherine has this tale to screen, with great around. Also, there are im difficult to find a single been cleared of the charges style and wit. Michael Dou- pressive debuts from Leilani GRADE: A- character to relate·to in the and begins working Curran entire film. over, entering into his life Michael Douglas stars and affecting his work. His as Nick Curran, a cop who's old girlfriend, a police psy been on the outs with inter- chologist, played by Jeanne nal affairs over his personal Tripplehorn. begins to dis h a bits. He's a cocaine trust him, as he is almost abuser, an alcoholic, a framed for the murder of an habitsmoker of and shooting he has complete a nasty internalalmost run affairs off cop,the androad, he's et 1Ill111 0-Jl~IB~;@ iiB~i'ljl li°W~0"! i ii!•••i•••i•••i••••iii•i strangers for no readily ap- cetera. parent reason. Curran and his partner Admittedly, this movie Gus, played by George will probably offend you. Dzundza of The Butcher's But that's half its fun. This Wife, are called upon to in movie isn't trying to be any vestigate a murder. A rock thing important: instead, it star is found dead, with shoots for being a very good multiple icepick wounds all sleazy detective thriller. and around his body. As we see at that it succeeds. · in the opening sequence, the Congratulations are in victim was in the middle of order to Joe Eszterhas, who ...well, he was having a was paid a record $3 million damned good time. for this script, and it's worth The trail leads them to every word. Eszterhas' mys the vlcttm's lover, Catherine teries have stumbled before Tramell, played by Sharon (most notably in Music Box: Stone of Total Recall, an I think if you saw that you omnisexual (the description know exactly how that was of the scriptwriter) author going to tum out), but he who boasts a stable of lov truly keeps you guessing ers, male and female, but until the final frame in this primarily a woman named film. Roxy, played by Leilani The oh-so-controversial Sarelli. lesbian material included 16 TheMessenger ENTERTAINMENT April 7, 1992 And the Oscar goes to ... a~a · THE CONTEST By Susan E. Clcchlno Lambs is also the third film Stone's controversial fihn, Entertainment Editor inhistorytowinafullsweep, JFK, walked away with only which consists of Best Ac- two awards for Best Editing I CORNER ... The 64thAnnualAcad- tor, Best Actress, Best Di- and Best Cinematography I· emy Awards took place on rector and Best Picture. One out of its eight nominations. '======- March 30, 1992. Host Billy .Ftew over the Cuckoo's Nest Beauty and the Beast won r------, Crystal was wheeled onto and It Happened One Night two awards out of six nomi 1 MOVIE THEME SONGS 1 the stage wearing ths same are the oth~r two recipients. nations for Best Song and mask Hannibal Leld:er wore , There seemed to be a Best Original Score. Thelma : TRIVIA CONTEST : in The Sllence of the Lambs. lot of tension over the fact & Louise received one award Crystal'sspontaneity,humor that Barbara Streisand was for Best Onginal Screenplay : NAME THE FILM wmcH EACH SONG IS FROM: : and charisma kept the not nominated in the Best out of its six nominations. I 1. "Crazy for You," by Madonna. I awards affoat, or rather, Director category for her Lastly, Hook, which received I I alive. five nominations, and I ------I There were several The Silence of the Backdraft. which received I 2. "Take My Breath Away," by Berlin. record setting nominations. Lambs recei~ three, walked awaywithzero To begin, the Walt Disney awards for the evening. I film, Beauty and the Beast Best Picture... The Best Supporting 3. "Somewhere Out There," by Linda Rondstat and was the first arumated film Actorrecipient,JackPalance James Ingram. to be nominated in the Best for City Slickers, lightened up Picture category. Beauty work on The Prince ofTides . the ceremonies by doing a andtheBeastisalsotheonly The Academy, however, has Rocky-style one-handed 4. "Back in Time," by Huey Lewis and the News. film to have three nomina- quite a dtfficult .task in se- pushup. Crystal took great tions for best song, which leetlng only five films out of delight in joking about his 5. "Set Me in Motion," by Bruce Hornsby and the included "Belle," "Be Our the hundreds that are pro- screen pal throughout the Guest" and the title song, duced each year to honor night. Palance's stunt was Range. "Beauty and the Beast," sung with a nomination. If Ms. taken with the humor for eloquently by Angela Streisand is upset over be- which he intended it. 6. "You Could Be Mine," by Guns N' Roses. Landsbury. Diane Ladd and ing snubbed, too bad. There Brooklyn born actress, Laura Dem were not only are a lot of other fine direc- Mercedes Ruehl, delighted the first mother and daugh- tors who just missed the cut, in her award for Best Sup 7. "Unchained Melody," by the Righteous Brothers. ter team to receive separate including Martin Scorsese porting Actress in The Fisher nominations, but they also for Cape Fear. King. Her acceptance speech received them for the same Warren Beatty, whose was one of the warmest and 8. "Day-o," by Harry Belafonte. film, Rambling Rose. Ladd filmBugsyreceivedthemost most sincere throughout the was nomina.ted for Best nominations, totaling 10, · ceremony. 9. "Eye------of the Tiger," by Survivor. Supporting Actress, while received only two awards for The 64th Annual Dem was nominated for Best Best Costume Design and Academy Awards was acer Actress. Best Set Desistn. Second to emony to be remembered. 10. "The Heat Is On," by Glenn Frey. The awards were also The SUence of the Lambs, , pie tension mounted with I record setting. The Silence which received five awards each "And the Oscar goes ------I oftheLambs, whichwonBest out of seven nominations, to ..." Some recipients were 11. "Under the Sea," by "Sebastian." I Picture, is the first horror Terminator 2:Judgment Day quite a surprise, while all I film to win for this category. received the most awards, were well respected and ap 12. "King of Wishful Thinking," by Go West. I The Exorcist was the first totaling four. plauded by the audience. I horrorfilmnominatedinthis The Prince of Tides re- Hopefully, this year's films category, but it did not win ceived no awards out of its will measure up, but it's not I that year. The Sllence of the seven nomtnatioi;is. Oliver ~ely. I NAME------I I LOCAL PHONE ______.:_ __.JI The-Ultimate Spring Break. 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Some Democrats "We agree that this bill administeringstudentloans, The Senate's bill, ap ingly approved a bill March joined conservatives in is a step forward, but we're with the Department of proved Feb. 21, also would 26 to increase the maximum questioning the cost of the disappointed that the House Education taking over the increase the maximum Pell Pell Grant award and allow plan, which was approved could not bring forward a principal oversight role. The Grant and open up grant as many as one million more by the House education bill that is a giant step for- Bush administration has and loan eltgibility to more middle-income students -to committee last year. ward," said Selena Dong, · expressed op~ition to this middle-income students. participate in the program. The most recent action legislative director for the plan. The Senate bill, however, In a bill to reauthorize effectively ended debate on United States Student As- The bill also would re- does not contain a -pilot the H~her Education Act, the entitlement plan in Feb sociation. move equity in a home or program with direct student the House voted to increase ruary citing lack of support. Dong said she expected farm as a factor in deter loans. the maximum grant from sponsers of the entitlement mining a family's eligibility Both bills would boost $2,400 t6$4,500 a year for to introduce a separate bill for major student financial federal funding for pre-col needy students. Many student groups on the plan sometime in the aid programs. In addition, it lege outreach programs, The bill also would ex and educators expressed mid- l 990s. would broaden eligibility for particularly those aimed at tend Pell eligibility to more disappointment with inac Elsewhereinitsbill, the student loan programs to low-income, disadvantaged middle-income students tion by Congress, saying an House also authorized a pi- include students from fami high school students. with incomes above $35,000 entitlement would have lot program ofdirect student lies earning as much as Leaders of the two a year. An additional one provided needed guarantees loans provided through the $75,000 a-year. chambers will meet soon to million students could be- to low-income students government to colleges and The full House ap designate conferees for the -come eligible for grants un struggling to pay for college. universities. More than 100 proved the bill by a vote of final House-Senate talks on der the bill, House aides say. As an entitlement, Pell schools are expected to 365-3. Theactionnowmoves the bill. Conferees are ex But House education Grants would no longer be participate in the program, to a House-Senate confer pected to complete theirwork leaders also dropped a con- .subject to the annual appro- congressional aides say. ence conunittee that will try sometime this summer. Education, the Disney way Jazz band and chorale By Chris zammarelll to perform at RWC Copy Editor The RWC Jazz Band McNamara, will perform one and Chorale will present a half of the concert, and the When Beth Gerber says she had a Mickey Mouse internship, she means every concert. at RWC, Sunday, Chorale, under Joan Roth's word of it. She spent her fall semester of 1991 as an internship at Walt Disney World. April 12, at 8 p.m. in the - direction, will perform sev Like many, Gerber is fully engrossed all things Disney. "People walk into my Performing Arts Center. eral folk songs and spirttu- room here and they're like, 'I feel like I'm in Disney World.'" Thus, it made perfect sense The performance is als in honor of the 500th for her to work in the O~lando, Fla., resort complex. sponsored by the Music anniversary of the 1492 She worked through Ken Osbourne, director of the co-op program, to get the Department, "School of Fine landing of Columbus in internship as a "Studio Attraction Hostess" in the Disney/MGM Studios. "Osbourne and Perfonnmg Arts and is America. is friendly with Kent Phillips, the head of Disney's college program. He had a meeting free and open to the public. For more information, with him in Florida and took my resume with him. A little while later, I got a phone The Jazz Band, under contact Will Ayton, music call. I had an interview at Boston University." the direction of Jack coordinator, at 254-3016. In Florida, Gerber stayed at an apartment on Vista Way, located on the Disney co~plex. She lived with three other interns from Maine, Connecticut and Texas. "My roommate from Texas is my best friend." The program required her to work at the park 30 hours a week with two days off. Fiction writer to read The job paid $15.30 an hour and she couldn't receive tips. She was also required to attend a seminar entitled "Management-Disney Style" once a week. The theme park enforced a detailed dress code. "No dangling earrings, no heavy in the Bay Room make-up. I wasn't allowed to wear eyeliner.just some blush. The men's haircuts had Melanie Rae Thon, au from Montana, now lives in to be really short and they couldn't have mustaches. It's very strict but it's the Disney thor of Meteors in August, a Cambridge, Mass., and has w~" - novel, and Girls in the Grass, taught literature, writing and In her spare time, Gerber took in the Orlando night life. "There's a lot to do at a short story collection, will history at Boston University, night, if you're 21." However, her bosses expected her to behave herself. "Wherever read from her works at RWC, Wheelock College and the you went, you-were representing Disney." Thursday, April 9, at 8 p.m. University of Massachusetts. The internship was a positive one for Gerber. "It was the best experience I've ever in the Bay Room of the Stu As an undergraduate at the had. I learned more than in the classroom because it was all on-hand experience." dent Center. University of Michigan, she She is still an employee of Disney, required to work one day a year. However, she The Creative Writing won a Hopwood Award for still reaps the benefits of employment. "I have full access to the parks and discounts Program's Visiting Writers Major Fiction. for my family." Series concludes its spring Ms. Thon has been Gerber suggests that only juniors and fall semester seniors intern. "The program series with the reading, published inHud50nReytcw, won't accept spring semester seniors." Anyone interested can contact Ken Osbourne. sponsored by the Creative Antaeus, lmYil Review, The graduation ceremony from the program was in true Disney whimsy. "We Writing Program, School of. Southern Review, Optarto wore mouse ears with tassels." Fine and Performing Arts. Bey1ew and Ploudtshau,s. The program isfree and open She currently teaches to the public. at Harvard University Ex tension School and Emerson Poet to read at Ms. Thon, originally College. Performing Arts Center Quartet to perform at RWC Leo Connellan, poet-in April 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 -lllt Nation and lllt Geor~a The Colorado String tween8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. residence at Connecticut p.m.. Reytew. He is the winner of Quartet, acclaimed on four to reseive seating. Tickets State University, will read - Phillip Paradis, origi the Shelley Memorial Award, continents as one of the are held until 20 minutes from his works at RWC, ruilly scheduled to read as and his autobiography, great quartets of all time, before showtime. Tuesday, April 28, at 8 p.m. well, will be unable to par Knapsacks and Stars, is will perform at RWC Sat in the Performing Arts Cen ticipate. forthcoming from Paragon urday, April 11, at~p.m. in The Colorado String ter. Press. the Performing Arts Center. Quartet made history in The program is part of Leo · Connellan is the The next performance The program is part of the 1983 by winning, within a the Alive! Arts series, and is author of 12 books of poetcy, in the Alive! Arts series is 1991-92 Alive! Arts series. 10-day period, two of the free and open to the public. including New and Collected Figures of Speech Theatre, Admission is free and highest honors in chamber Seating is limited, however, Poems and Clear Blue Lob Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m. in open to the public. How music: the Naumburg so reservations are advised. ster-Water CoWltry. His po tJle Performing Arts Center. ever, seating is limited, and Chamber Music Award and Tickets may be reseived by ems have appeared in such For more information, con reseivations are advised. first prize at the Banff In calling 254-3284 or 254- publications as Harper's.'.lllt tact Tony Ferreira at 254- Call 254-3284 or 254-3088 ternational String Quartet 3088, now until Tuesday, Christian Science Monitor, 3076. from now until Friday be- competition. .-~ April 7, 1992 NOTEWORTHY The Messenger 19 Sigma Tau Delta·prestige given to 1992 inductees By Sean.Lewis at Dakota Wesleyan Univer chair of the English Depart - involved in community ser · ing during Open House and Associate Editor sity. Although the RWC ment. explained some of the vice, such as taking part in planning a program with Dr. chapter is just corning up on criteria for selecting mem the Thanksgiving Food Drive Mark Gould, dean of the The English honors so, its first year of existence on bers. "Potential candidates last fall. The food drive,· School of Science and Math ciety at RWC, Sigma Tau the campus, current mem for Sigma Tau Delta must be which aspired to aid the ematics, where Sigma -Tau Delta, inducted its new bers hope that it will become an English major or minor, needy and homeless. was Delta members would lead members at a February cer a respected tradition for the maintain no less than a B just one sign of their activ discussions of books that emony. Ten students were English Department. average in their required ism. were required reading for accepted into the society, . Liz Purcell, a sopho English courses. be a part of Tackach said, "We incoming freshmen. which is open to all English more English majorwho was the top 35 percent of their maintain an interest in a lot majors and minors. one of the recent indu_ctees classW!th theirGPAandhave of aspects of the community. .Sigma Tau Delta - Spring The honors society has into the organization. said, completed at least three se which, aside from things like 1992 Inductees not been at RWC for very "I'm really glad that some mesters of college work with the literature. include play Leah Conforti long. It was established last thing like Sigma Tau Delta at least two English courses. ing an active role · in the Charlotte Eierle April after faculty in the was formed here on campus. · The benefit is that once a surrounding community. As Michelle Jones E~lish Department feft that The fact that students in the student becomes a member the society becomes more Thomas Kerins students who excelled in this English Department are fi ofSigmaTauDelta, theyhold establ!shed as time goes _on, Pamela Kim area should be recognized nally being recognized for that honor for life." we hope to increase that Dana Melchar for their achievements. excelling in this area sheds a Aside from being a presence." Gayle Perry Sigma Tau Delta. which positive light on the depart means of recognition for ac Some of the additional . Elizabeth Purcell is an international organi ment." complished English stu - services that they have ac Nora Schleppinglioff zation. was formed in 1924 Dr. James Tackach, dents. the society has been complished include assist- Gregory Simack Candidates for·Senate and Class Office Former student publishes book RWC graduate Paul K. Williams ('89) has pub Jackie Borger Danielle Keller · Sen. Justin Jezek lished a book entitled lbs:. Historic Homes Qf ~ A President-1995 Secret.aiy-}994 Senator Self-GuidedW~Iw.lrThrou,@ Central Geometown. Paul Cipolla Lisa Verni Sen. Remy Ash The book is available by mail. If you would like a Vice President-1995 President-1993 Senator Kara Brunetta Cheryl Castiglia Sen. Howard Gerber copy, send $12.95, including postage, to Kelsey Treasurer-1995 Vice President-1993 Senator Georgetwon, P.O. box57220, Washington, D.C., 20036. Jennifer Cafarella Andrea Lovallo Sen. Catherine Barrette Williams is also a graduate with a Historic Pres Secretaiy-1995 Secretaiy-1993 Senator ervation Planning M~. from Cornell University. Shannon DuBois Sen. Greg Casey Sen. Jennifer Levins Secretaiy-1995 Senator Senator Gayle Perry Sen. Al~x Dardinski Sen. Kelly Colonghi President-1994 Senator Senator Gretchen Drury Sen. Dana Melchar Matthew Murray President-1994 Senator Senator CL.ASSIFIED · Pamela Kin Sen. 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PRESENTS: . KIRKPATRICK SALE: "THE CONQUEST OF PARADISE: ·CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AND THE COLUMBIAN LEGACY"
Kirkpartick Sale is the author of five books previ ous to The Conqµest of Paradise, including SOS, Pow~r · Shift and the prize-w~nning Human Scale, and is a contributor to many periodicals, among then The New York Review '.of Books, the San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times Magazine and The Nation. He is co-director of the E.F. Schumacher ,- Society·, a founder of the New York Green Party and for the past fifteen years a member of the board of the PEN American Center. He has lectured on nu merous college campuses and has twice been a re cipient of the ColumbL:Js Quincentennial Scholarship of the Newberry Library,_Chicago.
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