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INSIDE Doomed to Repeat It? Vallone Lecture Historians Tackle Preventive War Series Concludes

By AARON SIEGEL News Editor

Former New York City Council speaker Peter F. Vallone spoke at the fourth and final confer- ence on public policy of the speaker series named after his likeness and sponsored by the School of Public Affairs. The lecture looked into the internal operations of the New York City government, its interac- tions with the city from the approach of an insider and explained to the upwards of 100 WBMB Will Show Off Its people in attendance about the inner workings New Image In Upcoming of the government. Vallone told those assembled that the New Official Launch Party 7 York City budget currently stands at $44.5 bil- lion with an additional $8 million used to fuel One Professor Questions Baruch history professor Thomas Heinrich (left) and UPenn history professor Bruce Kuklick the capital budget. Whether Baruch Practices (right) were two panelists present at a symposium discussing the war in Iraq. (Photos/ He gave a brief synopsis of a hypothetical sit- www.baruch.cuny.edu and www.history.upenn.edu) uation: “If New York City had a $1 billion sur- Negative Action 9 By JENNIFER BLECHER pation of Iraq, and discussed whether preven- plus.” He added that at the time new stadiums Copy Editor tion was an appropriate justification for the war. were being proposed for both the Mets and the “This is a terribly timely and wonderfully Yankees. The history department invited students timed question,” said Engel. “Then [New York State Assembly speaker Wednesday to the second annual Friedman “I’m often asked to speak and give a histori- Joseph Bruno] voted against the commuter tax an’s perspective on current events. My straight Symposium to discuss “National Security and and it took away $600 million to New York answer to people that do that is ‘come to me in Preventive War: Lessons from History.” City,” he said. “The problem is that no one Preventive war is war declared against a 20 years,’” said Kuklick. “What we can do is wants to pay a tax.” nation that might one day pose a threat so that present similarities that may or may not be rel- On 9/11, New York City lost jobs and went the threat never materializes. evant to what is going on today.” through many changes to the governmental Drawing parallels between historical appli- “Preventive war is the weapon of dictators, cations of preventive war and the situation in not free societies like the United States,” was a structure. Thirty-eight out of the 51 council Iraq today, panelists Jeff Engel, Thomas quote from President Harry Truman referred to members had been replaced. Heinrich and Bruce Kuklick analyzed the valid- Vallone included that New York City has had ity and long-term impacts of the war and occu- See SYMPOSIUM, Page 3 their large share of legislators and focused on the power of the media and a constant emphasis on receiving good press. Home-Schooled Kids Will Have He spoke about the heavy responsibility involved in creating policy and the large Harder Time Getting Into College amounts of money that ride on each and every decision that is made. The $44.5 million pays Cassidy Brings Room Keys By AMY GOLDSTEIN colleges. for city salaries and other expenses. Within that To Baruch And Checks In The Knight News- Queens College Now, the only alternative to a GED for home- amount, 31 percent is allocated for education schooled students is to get local superintend- and 21 percent for social services. The city also Exclusively With WBMB Until last year, home-schooled students had ents to agree that the education they receive at carries a capital budget of $8 billion to pay for little difficulty getting into colleges, even with- home is fundamentally equivalent to the educa- And Hip Hop 201 construction projects. 13 out high school diplomas. tion of public high schools across the state. However, the state Board of Regents recently But, that alternative is not a feasible option in The city’s combined budget is the fourth imposed regulations that have made it trouble- the case of many college-bound home-schooled largest in the world, behind California, New some for home-schooled students who lack students, either. York State and the United States. diplomas to obtain college degrees. Superintendents cannot intervene in home- Throughout Vallone’s time on the Council, Approximately 25,000 students in New York schooling programs, and as a result, many are the city faced a major homeless crisis in 1986. are registered home-school students. But, last far from eager to grant their approval of such Other situations that have come up include year, New York began requiring students to programs’ quality. Furthermore, superintend- campaign finance and the passing of the Clean have a high school diploma or GED, the high ents are so busy with the dealings and happen- Air Act of 1989 and the Smoke Free Air Act of school equivalency certification, prior to enter- ings of public school students that they do not 1995. ing public colleges. Also instituted last year wish to bother with home-school students. Other notable moves by the Council includ- was a requirement that students who are Superintendents are typically trying to meet or ed the 1985 stop on purchasing goods from already matriculated in SUNY, CUNY, or local beat state standards within their own public South Africa and the divestment of New York community colleges obtain a high school diplo- school system, and are thus mostly indifferent City deposits in Swiss banks due to their denial ma or take an equivalency exam prior to getting to home-schoolers and the requirements that of holding money of Holocaust survivors. a degree. they must fulfill before entering college. Other politicians who attended include Gary But, some home-schooled students feel that New York is not the only state that has this Altman, of the New York City Legislative taking an equivalency exam is unfair because it issue, according to the American Association of undermines their academic abilities. Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers. Council, who spoke about the process of devel- For example, a home-schooled student was The number of home-schooled students contin- oping the mayor’s executive budget and the removed from the marketing program at ues to grow in every state each year, as colleges various groups who pay a role in influencing Baruch’s Men’s Tennis Monroe Community College in western New are seeing more and more applications from monetary allocation. York one semester prior to getting an associ- home-schooled students every year. “The government is a good thing and its sup- Team Takes Season Opener ate’s degree because he would not take a test to “The problem with attempting to decipher it posed to work with your needs,” said Vallone. obtain a GED certificate. He felt that GEDs are [a home-schooled student’s record] is you don’t Vallone, an Astoria, Queens native, graduated Over City Tech 9-0 15 for high school dropouts, and did not want to be have any comparative norms in being able to from Fordham University Law School in 1959. placed in remedial classes as a result. grasp what an ‘A’ means,” said Barmac He served on the Queens County and New York Before New York State insisted that home- Nassirian, associate executive director of the State Bar Associations. He has been a New Features 7 schooled students obtain a GED or high school Washington, D.C.-based association, in a York City Councilman, from 1974-2002. He diploma, colleges in New York accepted home- Newsday article. After all, he added, home- served as Speaker of the Council from 1986- Op-Ed 9 schooled students based on their scores on stan- schoolers are in a class of their own. Still, he 2002. Arts 13 dardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. said, people are much more willing to accom- Verification that academic home-school materi- modate home-schoolers now than they were ten Sports BACK als met statewide public school and home- schooling guidelines was also completed prior See NEW, Page 3 Next Issue: April 19, 2004 to admitting home-schooled students into area 2 THE TICKER NEWS MARCH 29, 2004 THE TICKER NEWS MARCH 29, 2004 3 Baruch Hosts First Ever V-Day New Regulations Make College Admission Tougher for Home-Schooled By NOEMI TORRES extremely humorous in content and continuous- lack high school diplomas to remain eligible for Staff Writer ly had the audience laughing. Students, profes- Continued from front sors and staff members enjoyed this event very a college degree by meeting this 24-credit-hour years ago, when there was less trust of the work V-Day at Baruch College took place on much. requirement. that home-schooled students completed. Tuesday. This day seeks to provide the public, One of the Vagina Monologues performed This month, however, the New York State A task force was set up last year by two con- both men and women, with an understanding of was titled “Wear and Say,” performed by Liana Education Department proposed that students cerned home-schooling parents in Rochester to the domestic violence women and girls some- Fan, Maria Viterbo, and Gillian Pent. The basic who want to take courses at their local commu- prove to the state Board of Regents that stu- times face. Its other purpose is to raise money question for this performance was, “If your nity colleges must have the superintendent’s dents who are home-schooled excel both aca- on behalf of various organizations and pro- vagina could speak what would it say?” approval to do so. demically and socially, regardless of whether grams that help prevent violence against One of the answers was “Slow down.” Another NYSED decision is that foreign stu- they receive a high school diploma. Parents are females. Another monologue was the experience of a dents are allowed to enter, matriculate, and concerned that their children are not being The event was held at the request of Alissa 75-year-old woman, who at a young age got too graduate from SUNY, CUNY, and community admitted into not just public colleges due to Mui, a sophomore at Baruch. Mui felt the need excited when she was near her boyfriend. colleges with only an affidavit to confirm their their lack of a high school diploma, but private for the school to be part of this global move- This was followed by “The Flood,” per- high school education. The NYSED confirmed colleges as well. Many home-schooling par- ment. She organized and produced this event formed by Julie Solovyeva; a flood that at one this ability for foreign students to self-certify ents have as a result stopped home-schooling with the help of fellow students. embarrassing moment leaked on to her Friday, which has further angered advocates for their children after eighth grade and have Baruch students acted in the performances of boyfriend’s car seat. home-schooling self-certification. placed them in public high schools just so they “The Vagina Monologues.” The cast included Another monologue, “My Short Skirt,” per- The state Board of Regents is expected to dis- can obtain a diploma and be accepted into col- nine students: Maria Viterbo, Gillian Pent, Julie formed by Shayna Fonteno, talked about the cuss every option for home-schooled students leges, despite parents’ beliefs that home- Solovyeva, Monica Graham, Lola Yahaya, real reason why women wear short skirts. to be able to enter college at its meeting this schooling is superior. Lindsay Fasano, Maylin Castro, Maria Some of the reasons were: defiance, liberation, month and again in May. The board will decide The state Education Department recently pro- Kawczynski, and Shayna Fonteno. In total, 19 and self-representation. The short skirt is not a just how essential it is for home-schooled stu- posed regulations to allow more flexibility to vagina monologues were presented. call for male attention nor is it intended to be dents to obtain certification that they are ready home-schoolers who lack traditional high “The Vagina Monologues” are experiences provocative to men; it is simply a skirt that to enter college. Perhaps it is the SAT, perhaps school diplomas, according to Joseph Frey, told by victims of domestic violence that are symbolizes women. a high school diploma, but educators in New assistant education commissioner. Students of then made into performances. The performanc- V-Day will continue not only at Baruch York State will soon find out what exactly will high school age could prove diploma equiva- es made at Baruch College on V-Day were College, but globally “until the violence stops.” determine that a student, regardless of whether lency by completing 24 credit hours in college he is public, private, parochial, or home- courses while still being home-schooled. schooled, is prepared for college. Currently, state regulations enable people who Symposium Examines are older than the typical high school age who Preventive War Commencement Ceremony Continued from front microphone, discussed three trends that he said, “may or may not be relevant,” in his speech by Heinrich. Ironically, this was the justifica- “Historians and the Iraq War.” They were, first, May Find a New Home tion given by the Bush administration for the the way Americans perceive opponents in war, been proposed. war in Iraq. By AYESHA AJAZ second, the nature of an occupation, and third, The ceremony will be combined for students “Of course it’s good to be free from the Contributing Writer the role of civil liberties in wartime. graduating with Bachelor and Master degrees, scourge of Saddam,” said Engel. “But the orig- “Enemies are always evil and painted in the Baruch’s Commencement Ceremony sched- and will be conducted in two time slots, one in inal justification for his ouster had nothing to color of black. It’s always the good guys uled for June 1, 2004 might be displaced from the morning hours and the second in the do with tyranny. Freedom, though obviously against evil,” he said. But he argued that it is Madison Square Garden Arena this year. evening of the same day. Students will be given worthwhile, is given as justification after the just a matter of perception. “We had interests Last year, the Arena was the chosen venue for a choice on a first-come-first-served basis. fact.” that were different. Were they evil? No,” he Baruch’s combined graduation ceremony. When the seats allocated for either degree pro- Heinrich’s speech, entitled “Preventive War said. This misperception, he said, was a cause “The drive behind that was to put as many gram are filled, the next candidate will be Debates During the Truman and Eisenhower of numerous errors in foreign policy. tickets in the hands of students as we could,” moved to the second time slot by default. Years,” looked at U.S. policy toward preven- As far as the nature of an occupation, Kuklick said Carl Aylman, director of Student Life. A change introduced last year will be contin- tive warfare from World War II through today,. [using the failure in Haiti versus successes in Previously, the Madison Square Garden ued this year as well. Previously, names of the He focused specifically on the Cold War, when Germany and Japan]determined that the length Theater was used as the venue for undergradu- graduating students were called out individual- preventive war was recommended by people of an occupation was the factor most instru- ate commencement, and Avery Fisher Hall was ly in alphabetical order as they entered the stu- like the famous Gen. James H. Doolittle, best mental in determining its success . The longer used for the graduate students. “There was a dents’ seating area. At the MSG Arena last year, known for the Doolittle Raids, as a measure the United States is willing to stay, the more limit on the number of tickets available,” said the tradition was dropped. After the ceremony against the Soviet Union. successful the outcome will be, he said. Aylman. Last year, the strength of undergradu- of handing honorary student awards, valedicto- “This measure was supported by most people Kuklick was ambivalent toward the role of ate class was more than 1,700, which put a limit rian’s speech and faculty awards, the students in the 40s and 50s because of Stalin’s Nuclear civil liberties in wartime, saying that while of merely two tickets per student. were pronounced graduates and confetti blow- Weapons Program,” Heinrich said. some things, like the PATRIOT Act, might The commencement committee therefore ers exploded behind the speaker and from President Dwight Eisenhower called preven- seem to limit freedom, at the same time Bush is rented the Arena for $13,000, funded by the among blowers hidden under the students’ tive war “ridiculous” at the time. Both he and promoting liberal policies toward women. He Auxiliary Enterprise Corporation. The corpora- seats. The students threw up their caps and that Truman rejected the idea and opted for other called the reactionary policies during wartime, tion manages the auxiliary services around the was it. policies, most notably containment. An attack “not so much repression as exaggerated campus, such as the bookstore, vending, and The same format will be followed this year, on the USSR would be an act of self-defense. response,” explaining that stress during copying machines. possibly, at the MSG Theater. With the expand- But according to Heinrich, it was opposed for wartime often causes politicians to assume This year, unless the New York Knicks do not ing number of graduating students, a tradition- three reasons—because of the deterrent of hav- policies they wouldn’t normally assume. make it to the finals, or have an “away” game al march would be quite inconvenient, and ing to clean up a radioactive USSR after using Some students disagreed with this notion, and elsewhere, the Baruch commencement will be therefore, Baruch will maintain this new tradi- nuclear weapons, because the notion of preven- a large number voiced their opinions about the moved back to the MSG Theaters. For this case tion. tive war was inherently bad and contrary to war. One asked why it was such a big deal scenario, Aylman explained the plan that has U.S. ideals, and because it would damage rela- when, throughout history, nations have all tions with allies. engaged in similar acts. “Except of course we In reference to the United States’ preventive were supposed to be different. We were sup- war with Iraq, he said, “It has discredited us in posed to be making the world safe for democ- the eyes of some of our strongest allies.” racy,” Heinrich said. Professor Engel also focused on the Cold In response to the typical, “What do you think War, with his speech, “Economics and of _____” questions, Kuklick denounced the Preventive War.” Specifically, he discussed idea of formulating ideas about the present economic warfare against the USSR and China, based on past events. “Historians can’t offer in the form of sanctions. China had more prescriptions,” he said. “I have my own views restrictions than the USSR, a phenomenon about the world, but you’re not going to learn known as the China Differential. He referred to about it.” Despite his attitude on the relation- it as “warfare” because of the underlying objec- ship between history and the present, Kuklick tive of the policy: “to retard China’s entire agreed that it is still useful to examine histori- industrialization. It was designed to destroy cal trends. Baruch’s class of 2003 celebrated their graduation at Madison Square Garden Arena last China from the inside, without resorting to mil- “It’s OK to talk about these things,” said year. (Photo/ Carl Aylman) itary force,” he said. The threat that China Kuklick. “Students live in an Ivory Tower and posed was the spread of Communism. The things are academic, meaning they don’t mat- result, he said, was to retard China’s industrial- ter.” USG Hosts Second Club Discussion ization by 15 years. Professor Engel, of the University of By AARON SIEGEL being taken down and replaced with posters of Engel challenged the morality of this policy, Pennsylvania’s International Relations News Editor other clubs. which is still employed today, most notably Program, is the author of “The Cold War at Lovell recognized that it is difficult for clubs against Cuba and North Korea. He called it a 30,000 Feet: Anglo-American Technology USG President Adrian Lovell, Vice President to operate at Baruch because it is a commuter deliberate mechanism to “promote suffering Controls, Aircraft Sales, and Trading with the Muhammed Iqbal and Lower Senator Daniel school, and students need to be dedicated to among a population in order to weaken its lead- Enemy at the Dawn of the Jet Age.” Professor Slodynsky hosted a roundtable discussion for their studies. ership.” Heinrich is a Robert A. Friedman Professor of clubs at Baruch College that wanted to address “We need dedicated and focused students “Americans embrace the suffering of North American History at Baruch, and is currently concerns about the fine points involved in suc- involved,” said Lovell. Koreans, and of Iraqis. They do not do this writing a history of preventive war since 1914. cessfully running their clubs. Lovell added that he is looking to find more because they are cruel, but because they think Professor Kuklick, also of the University of The meeting included the explanation of many students who want to be involved in boards they are benevolent,” he said. He referenced a Pennsylvania, is a Roy F. Nichols Professor of of the specific details regarding how the gov- related to Auxiliary Enterprises, Academics, famous quote from a government official who History at the University of Pennsylvania, and ernment works. Other concerns that students Finance and Media. said, “It is necessary to hurt these people in has written eight books. The Friedman addressed included the specifics of the budget- Among the clubs in attendence were Hillel, order to save them.” Symposium is funded by a grant from Robert ary and appeals process. Other club leaders ALPHA, SHRM and Shop of Style. The USG “These are the moral questions of our day,” A. Friedman (M.B.A. ’67), and is supported by aired concerns over their need to gain the pub- looks to hold more club roundtable meetings Engel said. the Gilder-Lerman Institute. licity that they desire. A few raised a red flag later in the semester. Finally, Kuklick, who opted to forgo the because their weekly posters were frequently 4 THE TICKER NEWS MARCH 29, 2004 THE TICKER NEWS MARCH 29, 2004 5 USG Reports News and Business On Tuesday, March 23, the Undergraduate Campus, and was a success. Four thousand e- Student Government held its eighth meeting of mails were sent out to New York state legisla- Week in Review the semester. tors supporting the restoration of TAP funds. She announced that there would be a possible *The meeting was abbreviated due to the per- Nednow’s daughter is a born-again Christian push for the protecting of the Vallone By PETER KWON formance of “The Vagina Monologues.” Due who backs the public school use of the Pledge Scholarship. Staff Writer to USG Constitution rules, a meeting took of Allegiance. place and all information not covered in the Campus Affairs - Upper Senator Keston meeting was covered at a meeting held on Kobe Meets His Accuser in Colorado Barrow reported that “The Vagina Thursday, March 25. News Roundup Courtroom Monologues” performance in the Vertical Campus was a success. He also announced that President’s Report - President Adrian Lovell Updated March 25, 2004 the USG would sponsor a Career and Majors For the first time since the inception of the reported that the Baruch College Board of Fair on April 1 and Spring Fling on May 5. The Kobe Bryant rape trial, the Los Angeles Lakers Directors met last week and everything that had INTERNATIONAL USG will also host an awards dinner on star guard came face-to-face with his alleged been passed by the USG was passed by the accuser in the Littleton, Colorado courtroom. Thursday, April 29. Hamas Leader Killed by Israel Board of Directors as well. Bryant is on trial for allegations that he raped Evening Affairs - Lower Senator Omur Silit the 19-year-old woman during a hotel tryst last Campus Affairs - Upper Senator Keston Sheik Ahmed Yassin, the founder of the terror- reported that the coffee night event was a suc- July. The Lakers guard is on record as saying Barrow reported that “The Vagina ist group Hamas that targeted Israelis in suicide cess. his sole guilt was taking part in the extramari- Monologues” will be performed in the bombings, was killed by Israeli missiles on Engelman Recital Hall later in the evening. He tal affair and having consensual sex with the Finance - Lower Senator Liliana Chang report- Sunday, March 21. also reported that all appeals and finance can be still yet to be identified Colorado resident. ed that the Turkish Students Association asked reported on the USG website, baruchusg.com. Blair Makes Historic Visit to Libya for $5,000 and received $300 for general meet- CITY ings. Legislative Affairs - Upper Senator Jody-Ann British Prime Minister Tony Blair became the Graham thanked the other members of the gov- Anti-Iraq War Protesters and the NYPD Co- Appeals- Lower Senator Victor Law reported first leader to visit Libya since Winston ernment for bringing computers to the lobby exist One Year Later that the Society for Human Resources Churchill, when he invited Libyan leader for an e-mail writing campaign to New York Managers are budgeted for $1,250, asked for Moammar Gadhafi to join the Western front’s State politicians, promoting CUNY. The letter On Saturday, March 20, New Yorkers banded $4,000 and were given $3,500 to send 10 peo- war on terrorism. The groundbreaking meeting writing campaign will continue for the week. together to protest the War in Iraq in Midtown ple to the aforementioned Human Resource set aside years of acrimony over Tripoli’s spon- Manhattan. The significance of the event, Conference in New Orleans. The appeal was sorship of what is currently known to be al- Academic Affairs - Graham (also which primarily rallied the anti-war faction passed. Qaida extremism. Caving to pressures put Undergraduate Student Senate representative) against the Bush Administration, was the cor- announced that the U.S.S. is sponsoring schol- forth by Washington and London, Libya Complaints - Lower Senator Brian Phillip dial setting put forth by both those who arships for students with a GPA of 3.5 or high- announced in December that it would disman- reported that a student complained that 23 out marched and the NYPD. Signs such as “Stop er. Applications can be picked up from Vice tle its supply of weapons of mass destruction. of 52 light bulbs are missing in VC Room 11- Mad Cowboy Disease” and “Imagine No President of Academic Affairs, Upper Senator 150. Another complained that the one Bush” were on display by those who voiced Kevin Baball, Lovell or the Provost’s office. NATIONAL microwave in the cafeteria does not suffice and their displeasure over the Iraqi War. It was a far Vice President Muhammed Iqbal added that that more should be added. One complained cry from the same march that took place a year Bernard Baruch Scholarship information is Families of 9/11 Victims Walk Out of said that the school’s administrative staff is ago when 100,000 people left 17 officers hurt available on the USG website. Commission Hearings “too rude.” The committee also complained and the arrest of 91 anti-war demonstrators. that the USG exudes a “horrible attitude Financial Affairs - Lower Senator Liliana towards students” and suggested the USG be Former Bush Administration terror chief Chang reported that she will be taking new MTA to Install Surveillance Cameras more humble and helpful to the student body. Richard Clarke made the following admission budget proposals for the fall 2004 semester and Another added that there is a need for an to the families of victims who succumbed to will conduct interviews with potential clubs. Due in a large part to the recent transit terrorist increase in communication between students the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks of the attack in Madrid, the Metropolitan and the administration. World Trade Center and the Pentagon: “Your Old Business - Lovell announced that a club Transportation Authority has been in discussion government failed you. I failed you.” The dis- roundtable discussion will take place on with a French based security and technology Promotions - Lower Senator Carl Joseph gruntled family members walked out of the Thursday, March 25, in room 3-270 during club firm called Thales to install surveillance cam- reported that baruchusg.com will be adding independent Congressional hearing when hours. The USG will hold a second meeting eras in New York City buses and subways. The space for clubs on the website. He has also National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice during the week at 6 p.m. Lower Senator Amy MTA is cited as stating the new security sys- spoken to director of orientation, Mark Spergel, declined to testify publicly. President Bush’s Sapahal reported that a discussion is still ongo- tems would be primarily used to decrease over- about creating a packet and video for freshmen. closest adviser was not formally called on to ing regarding the status of a speech festival for all crime. But in this post 9/11 era, the preven- the semester, directed by Professor Susan attend, but has met privately with the commis- Old Business - Barrow announced that Phi Eta tion of another domestic terrorist attack is the Goldstein. sion. Clarke, who served on the last four pres- Sigma wants to co-sponsor a Latin Dance class driving force behind this new public transit idential administrations, said compared to for- in May and appealed for $200. The appeal was project. New Business - Lovell is looking for students opposed unanimously. mer President Bill Clinton, Mr. Bush did not to help assist in freshman orientation on April 2 Lower Senator Amy Sapahal reported that take the threat of Osama bin Laden and the al and from April 12-14. He is also looking for BUSINESS communications professor Susan Goldstein Qaeda organization seriously. students to assist in giving tours. Lower lowered her appeal for a Speech Festival from Senator Carl Joseph announced that a meeting EU Fines Microsoft $613 million $4,000 to $2,000 for cash prizes and refresh- “Under God” - Should It Be In or Out of had been called for the promotions committee. ments. Lovell said USG cannot give cash, but Pledge of Allegiance? Lower Senator Brian Phillip announced that Last Wednesday, the European Union sought to can pay for refreshments. A motion was passed complaints are to be read at the March 25 meet- put a halt to the antitrust behavior of software to table the topic for next week’s meeting. Michael Newdow, a rookie lawyer who is an ing. giant Microsoft by slapping the Redmond, WA Lower Senator Keisha George proposed that atheist by nature, made the contention to the The government voted in Devendra (Dave) based company with a $613 million fine. The the USG pay for lockers to create a Lower Unites States Supreme Court that his daughter Rajkumar into the vacant Lower Senator EU’s anti-trust chief Mario Monti cited Senator’s lounge for senators and committee should not be forced to recite the Pledge of (evening) position. He was unopposed. Microsoft had “abused its virtual monopoly members. Lovell added that he would ask Allegiance in her California public school. Mr. power over the PC desktop in Europe.” The director of buildings and grounds, Dan Newdow argued the words “under God” vio- Bill Gates-founded company is no stranger to Kaufmann, to section off an area of the USG lates the church-state separation evoked in the On Tuesday, March 25, the Undergraduate anti-trust cases against it as it was last indicted office for a lounge. Graham suggested that U.S. Constitution. Bush Administration lawyer Student Government held its ninth meeting of guilty of monopolistic behavior in the summer phones be placed in all clubrooms to calls sole- Theodore Olson stated in court that the the semester. ly within Baruch College for security purposes. of 2001 by the U.S. Department of Justice. Pledge’s verbatim is a reflection of the reli- President’s Report - USG President Adrian gious heritage of the United States. It should Lovell reported that the club roundtable meet- New Business - Student Milka Santana of be of interest to note that the mother of ing held earlier in the day went well. For more ASEDOM announced that the club is sponsor- details please read “USG Hosts Second Club ing a club against club match-up in teamwork Discussion” on page 3. activities. The name of the program is “Smack Also the government announced that a Budget Down.” A representative from The Ticker Reform Committee is being created. The USG announced that the newspaper is sponsoring a USG Reshuffling will be replacing their photocopy machine and Town Hall meeting with Baruch College The Undergraduate Student Government has Originally Elected: Kevin Baball, Erica it will be paid for out of the Auxiliary President Ned Regan and other administrators, undergone many changes in personnel over the Soto, Ahmed Hossain, Larisa Rangin Enterprises budget for $6,000-$8,000. The which will be held on Tuesday, March 30 in the past semester as well as the first few weeks of USG voted to give a $100 per month stipend to multipurpose room. Student Al Green thanked the current semester. Lower Senators: Lower Senator Carl Joseph and Upper Senator the USG for their help with his Hip Hop 201 Baruch Student Devendra (Dave) Rajkumar Liliana Chang (day), Victor Law (day), Keston Barrow for their work on the USG web- club. He asked the government for $100-$125 was voted into the vacant position of upper Brian Phillip (day), Carl Joseph (day), site (www.baruchusg.com). to pay for refreshments for their next event. evening senator. Alina Shatsun (evening), Keisha George (day), Lovell announced that the next meeting of the Richard de la Cruz (evening), Daniel Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer Anthony Board of Directors would take place on President: Adrian Lovell Slodynsky (day), Omur Silit (eve), *Chrystal Battle reported that the Society of Human Monday, April 30. He will speak with the Gayle (day), Kelly Ifill (low), Nazia (Amy) Resources Management requested a line Faculty Senate on Thursday, April 1 to discuss Vice President: Mohammed Iqbal Sapahal (day), *DAVe RAJKUMAR (evening). change from miscellaneous to refreshments to a new plan by CUNY to increase the length of pay for the hotel and plane tickets for their con- time needed for a professor to become tenured. Secretary: Erica Soto *denotes senators who were elected at the last vention in New Orleans, Louisiana for $427.46. The faculty senate is against the measure. Originally Elected: Claudia Martinez meeting of the Undergraduate Student Battle announced that USG has put down Government Academic Affairs - Upper Senator Kevin $22,000 dollars for the senior bash. The Senior Treasurer: Anthony Battle Baball reported that he spoke about establish- Bash committee announced that $12,000 more Originally Elected: Tisha Teague Originally Elected: Keston Barrow, ing a mentor program. is needed for the bash to take place at Tavern Liliana Chang, Keisha George, Carl Joseph, On The Green. Upper Senators: Victor Law, Arlenis Adames, David Aminov, Legislative Affairs - Upper Senator Jody-Ann Kevin Baball, Ibrahim Lawal, Jodie Ann Joseph Hsu, Brian Phillip, Christina Lewis, Graham reported that Lobby Week was held By AARON SIEGEL Graham, Keston Barrow Alina Shatsun, Veniese Smith from Tuesday to Thursday in the Vertical News Editor 6 THE TICKER NEWS MARCH 29, 2004 THE TICKER FEATURES MARCH 29, 2004 7

Baruch’s Little Unknown Jewel: WBMB: Back and Making The Mishkin Gallery More Noise Than Ever

By ANDRAÉ FREITAS Lobell. Features Editor The “Emcee Battle Event of NYC,” a CUNY- wide event sponsored by Roc-A-Fella Records, Baruch’s radio station, WBMB 87.9 FM, is will also be kicked off at the launch party. The hosting its official launch party to showcase winner of the preliminary round of the battle their new and improved image. The station, will go on to a competition at Hunter College, which aims to provide a foundation for Baruch where Baruch’s winner will face competitors students who aspire for futures in broadcasting, from all CUNY colleges. The champion of the radio and music, will host this party as the first contest will receive a trophy and products from of what will become an annual event. the Roca-Wear line as well as tuition money. “Since last semester we have successfully Various items will also be raffled off, includ- improved our programming,” said Jenny ing a $4,000 coat by Carasan and goodie bags Fernandez, the station’s general manager. by Kirkwood International. There will also be Fernandez added that WBMB has recently giveaway items like New York Comedy Club acquired over $15,000 in new equipment. With tickets, and a Harlem Wizards Shooting Jersey. their new supplies and numerous innovative There will also be another raffle, the proceeds ideas, the station’s potential seems boundless. of which will benefit WBMB and the The event is funded by a host of sponsors ComedyCures Foundation. ComedyCures is an ranging from Goldstar Entertainment and organization that utilizes comedy to relieve CompUSA, to the Harlem Wizards and stress and trauma to people living with various BadBoy Entertainment. It will feature six live illnesses. Two pieces in the Mishkin Gallery’s permanent collection. On the left is “Mother and performances from various artists including The launch party will take place on Thursday, Daughter,” 1959, a piece by Max Ernst and on the right is an untitled piece by Barbara Anthony Burwell (The Dave Chappelle Show) April 1, in the multipurpose room of the Hepworth. (Photos/ www.baruch.cuny.edu/miskin/collection.html) as well as a laugh-a-thon hosted by Vertical Campus from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. By ANDRAÉ FREITAS about these courses and the gallery as well. ComedyCures and Baruch’s own Danny Features Editor The Sidney Mishkin Gallery is geared to facil- itate Baruch students above all other patrons If you’re looking for great art that’s free and and this is reflected in its viewing schedule. It not far away, then look no further than Baruch’s is open every weekday from noon to 5 p.m., own Sidney Mishkin Gallery. Located right on except Thursdays when it is open from noon to campus, the gallery, “an extraordinary source 7 p.m. It is located on the ground floor of for the college and community,” as stated on its Baruch’s administrative center at 135 E. 22nd website, displays five different shows each St. year. However, there is a permanent collection The gallery’s current exhibition is titled, “The that comprises over 300 art pieces from the Printed Image: Contemporary Prints from the 20th century. This permanent installation fea- MONY Corporation,” a two-part installment tures sculpture, photographs, prints and both featuring the work of several exceptional print- modern and contemporary paintings. makers. Some of these artists include: Sandro The existence of the gallery itself was made Chia, Francesco Clemente, Jorg Immendorf possible by alumnus Sidney Mishkin (’34), an and Mimmo Paladino, all of whom are accountant and businessman. Mishkin’s loyalty European. Bryan Hunt, Yvonne Jacquette, to Baruch led him to bestow the college with Robert Longo, Susan Rothenberg and Cindy the gift of art. This endowment includes the Sherman, all American natives, make up the pieces that make up the Mishkin Collection, second group. WBMB will host its official launch party on April 1. (From L to R) Sean Malcolm, Jenny which is the centerpiece of the gallery as well The first installment of this exhibition began Fernandez, Shawn Beacot and Jamal Kennedy. (Photo/ Ticker Archives) as one of the largest bequests Baruch has on March 24 and will continue running until received. April 21. The second part of this showcase will With such an exceptional resource at hand, it commence on May 12 and run until June 24. Students Meet Recruiters at is a pity that many students are unaware of the The opening reception for the second show will gallery’s existence. Some students come to be be held on May 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. acquainted with the institution as a result of the For further information about the Sidney Marketing Expo 2004 introductory art history courses ART 1011 and Mishkin Gallery visit their website at By NATASHA O’CONNOR creatively as a team and develop leadership 1012. Unfortunately, many soon forget all www.baruch.cuny.edu/mishkin/gallery.html Contributing Writer skills that they will hopefully carry with them into their chosen profession,” said Sahar Performance of “Twelve Ophelias” The American Marketing Association, along Sadeghian, AMA chapter president. The with the Society for Human Resource Society for Human Resource Management Comes to Baruch Management, ASEDOM, and the Career works closely with the AMA to give the mem- Development Center welcomed recruiters on bers of both organizations an understanding of BARUCH COLLEGE, N.Y. -- An innovative whether they plan to concentrate on business, March 18 to the Annual Marketing Expo. The how they can learn to develop themselves, both collaboration between Baruch College students public affairs or the liberal arts. event was held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in academically and professionally. Throughout and theater professionals, “Twelve Ophelias,” “Twelve Ophelias” was developed at the VC 14-220. Participants included America the year, both groups have prepared students on by Caridad Svich, opens at the Baruch Powerhouse Theater/ New York Stage & Film, Online, Brant Publications, Philip Morris USA, how to interact with various companies. Performing Arts Center on Tuesday March 30, New Georges and Red Bull Theater. The cast ESPN, Saatchi & Saatchi, 121- More than one hundred students attended the 2004. The play, which is loosely based on includes Kristy Casey, Alisa Ford, Michael Communications, MJI-Design Lab, event. “In a period which has been coined as an Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” is an Equity Gladis, Alfredo Narciso, Alexandra Oliver, INROADS, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. economic, jobless recovery, the recruitment Approved Showcase. Performances continue Heather Starkel and Chris Wells as well as The American Marketing Association event was astounding,” said Adina Widodo, through April 4, 2004, Tuesday through Baruch students Adenike Huggins, Suneel Collegiate Chapter at Baruch, provides market- AMA’s executive vice-president. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Narra, Eileen Regan, Lynn Rhee, Melissa Rios ing students with the opportunity to network Other event coordinators included: Ingrid Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and Stephen Saverance. with marketing professionals throughout the Tineo, Luz Rodriguez, Professor Charles Tickets are $10; $8 with Baruch I.D. Saivetz is an assistant professor of theater at year with various events. “As a chapter we Gengler, Diane Sanders, staff from Media In Svich’s play, Ophelia rises up out of the Baruch College. Her directing credits are strive to bring together our members to work Services, and AMA officers and members. water dreaming of Pop-Tarts and other sweet extensive, including Sarah Ruhl’s “Late: A things. The play, which includes “broken Cowboy Song,” Caridad Svich’s “Perdita songs” and dance, is performed in a neo- Gracia” and Elizabeth Egloff’s “Phaedra.” Elizabethan Appalachian setting. In this version Playwright-songwriter-translator and editor of the story, Gertrude runs a brothel and Hamlet Caridad Svich is the recipient of a 2002-3 is called Rude Boy. It’s a mirrored world of Harvard University Radcliffe Institute for word-scraps and cold sex and nothing is what it Advanced Study Bunting Fellowship and a seems. The play is directed by Debbie Saivetz. TCG/PEW National Theatre Artist Grant. Her Produced by the Baruch College Department published plays include “The Archaeology of of Fine and Performing Arts and presented by Dreams,” “The Alchemy of Desire/Dead-Man’s the BPAC, this production is a perfectly real- Blues” and “Any Place But Here.” ized expression of the BPAC mission: to serve The Baruch Performing Arts Center is locat- as a place where New York’s artists and inno- ed at 55 Lexington Ave. at 25th Street. Contact vators can try out new ideas and bold experi- the box office at 646.312.5973 or e-mail per- ments in a nurturing “incubator” environment. [email protected] Baruch College, known primarily for its strong business programs, is dedicated to the proposi- *Reprinted with the permission of the Baruch tion that the fine and performing arts provide a College Press Office new and creative dimension to its academic Members of Baruch’s chapter of the American Marketing Association and others hosted its programs and to the lives of its students, annual Marketing Expo. (Photo/ Aaron Siegel) 8 THE TICKER EDITORIAL MARCH 29, 2004

Your Opinion Makes A Difference

Baruch College President Ned Regan will speak at the third annual Presidential Town Hall Meeting this Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room (1-107) in the Vertical Campus. Marcia Barran Editor-in-Chief In continuing the tradition started by the Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate [email protected] Student Assembly, The Ticker will host the meeting and address many of the issues that have Aaron Siegel News Editor arisen over the past year that are vital to the daily life of the Baruch College community, stu- [email protected] dents, faculty and administrators alike. Andrae Freitas Features Editor* This evening will give Baruch students the opportunity to get answers in regard to the current [email protected] direction of the school, find out about the many changes that have occurred in the past year and Jasleen Rana take a look into the administration’s view for the future of the school. Op-Ed Editor* [email protected] With Regan nearing the end of his presidency, he is looking to cement a legacy for himself in Zaneta Reid Arts Editor* Baruch College history and this will give him the opportunity to outline many of the initiatives [email protected] that he plans to put through in his final semester(s). Phillip Gong Sports Editor Here is a list of the concerns that will be addressed at the meeting: [email protected] Jennifer Blecher Copy Editor* - The tuition hike and its impact on Baruch College. What changes were there in enroll- [email protected] ment and how were they compensated for? Andy Ray Wong - Baruch is a school of both a diverse student population as well as having students from all Advertising Manager ends of the financial spectrum. What is being done to help those students who are financially [email protected] affected? Christina Lee Business Manager - School enrollment policies. The enrollment has decreased over the past couple of years. What [email protected] are the reasons for the decrease and how have they impacted the school monetarily? Shanti Amalanathan - What changes in policies are in store for the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Zicklin Public Relations Manager School of Business and the School of Public Affairs? What are the goals for each of these [email protected] schools? Chi Ho Lee Webmaster - Why does Baruch have the lowest amount of money allocated for Student Services? Where is [email protected] that money put towards instead? - What impact do you feel Ethics Week had on the college as a whole and what future changes, *Denotes acting do you see as a result of the first Ethics Week? TEAM TICKER - How will the school balance the many legal changes in international student documentation Production considering Baruch’s international student population of 2,700? Marcia Barran, Aaron Siegel, Andy Ray Wong, - Being that you have no more than one more year remaining as president, what goals have you Phillip Gong, Zaneta Reid, Andrae Freitas, Jasleen Rana, Jennifer Blecher, Carolyn outlined for the remainder of your tenure and what do you look forward to accomplishing at Kingston, Amy Leung, Harbani Rana, Veronica Baruch? Belitski Staff Peter Kwon, Dan Marchione, Leo shvartsman, But Ned Regan and the administrators are only half of the story. This meeting can’t happen with- Noemi Torres, Shansan Wu out the participation of Baruch students. There are many more questions than the ones on this Contributors list. As you walk up the escalators thinking about all that’s wrong with this school and wonder- Mumina Abdullah, Ayesha Ajaz, Bill Cheng, Lisa Clark, Amy Goldstein, Joe Jankowski, Dr. Arthur ing whether tuition is going to go up again next year, realize that: Lewin, Danny Lobell, Natasha O’Connor, Leon Harris, J’syn A. Plummer, Dennis Slavin, David Young

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- Bruce Kuklick, Roy F. Nichols professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania Established in 1932 THE TICKER OP-ED MARCH 29, 2004 9 Letter to the Editor Does Baruch Practice To the Editor, the Weissman School, the Master’s Programs in Business Journalism, Corporate Thank you for your coverage of Ethics Week Communications, and Industrial/ Negative Action? at Baruch. After assessing its impact, we hope Organizational Psychology all require a course DR. ARTHUR LEWIN to determine whether this should become an in ethics. And in the School of Public Affairs, annual event and what we might do to make it all core courses feature an ethics component. For the past few weeks The Ticker has run a ber of Black students with good GPAs, one more effective. I welcome suggestions. Finally, the Zicklin School’s commitment to series of Op-Eds literally raging against with a 3.8+, have repeatedly complained that You noted in your editorial that Baruch does teaching ethics is underscored by a resolution Affirmative Action. They began in the March 1 they are not receiving any assistance at all, and not require that all students take an ethics passed by the business faculty that issues of edition, in which we read, “Baruch had guest are on the point of being kicked out of school course. About one-third of business schools in ethics and ethical decision making be included speakers and choral performances of ‘Lift for not being able to fully pay their last tuition the United States have a required ethics course. in every new course proposal. Ev’ry Voice and Sing,’ but students on other bill. In the February 23 issue of The Ticker, Many educators believe that ethics infused That said, you are absolutely correct in point- college campuses around the country have perhaps in response to these complaints, the throughout the curriculum is more effective ing to the need to do more, specifically to build found more provocative ways to celebrate Office of Student Development announced that than limiting discussion of ethics to a specific an atmosphere/culture in which honest behav- Black History Month...” The writer goes on to it was revamping how the Baruch College course. “Ethics is too important to be left to the ior is encouraged. In my opinion, members of recount how a “neo-Nazi” created a whites- Fund Scholarships are being awarded. But the ethicists” is one way of formulating this the faculty should emphasize the reasons that only scholarship intended as a parody on tradi- above-mentioned students have yet to receive approach. integrity in the classroom is crucial to the func- tional minority scholarships. She praises him anything. To a large extent, we at Baruch follow both tioning of the college — to students’ learning lavishly, saying, “Hats off to this genius, chal- People come here from every corner of the approaches: required courses and ethics- — and, by careful proctoring of exams, should lenging convention and standing up for the globe and immediately use the right of free across-the-curriculum. As you note, all under- make clear that they value honesty. white man’s rights–finally.” speech to rage against Africans in America for graduates must chose among three philosophy Anyone interested in learning more about courses, only one of which is entirely devoted ethics or academic integrity at Baruch should The same writer goes on to claim, quite incor- purported special treatment that they simply to ethics. But the other two courses include look up those terms in the index of the Faculty rectly, “Colleges (including dear ol’ Baruch), are not receiving. Free speech also enables us units on ethics of at least one-third of a semes- Handbook (accessible from the homepage corporate and private foundations offer schol- to set the record straight and to call for trans- ter, and ethics figures in other areas of the under “Academics”). If you have comments, arships, dream internships, and perform extra parency in how admissions, Honors placement undergraduate curriculum as well: the fresh- suggestions, or are interested in working on services just for minority students.” Baruch and scholarship aid are being handled here at man seminar includes an ethics module, and all these issues with other students and members does not offer any special benefits to Black or this publicly funded institution. business majors (80-85 percent of our under- of the faculty and administration, please let me Latino students. I have long known this to be a I have discussed these matters at length with graduates) take LAW 1101 and MGT 3120, know at: [email protected]. fact, but before writing this piece, I checked Councilman Charles Barron, chair of the City both of which feature discussion of ethical extensively with the college administration. Council’s Higher Education Committee. He issues. Electives required for various majors in Sincerely, Baruch College does not practice affirmative specifically asks that we bring the names of all three schools similarly focus at least in part action in admitting students or in awarding any students who, for whatever reason, feel on ethics. Dennis Slavin scholarships or internships, and Baruch does they have suffered discrimination here at Our graduate programs are even more rigor- Associate Provost not perform extra services for Black or Latino Baruch to the next hearing of the City ous in this regard. All MBA students take BUS students. In fact, I have often wondered if the Council’s Higher Education Committee. 9100 or BUS 9110 and MGT 9300: all three Editor’s Note: The Ticker’s Issue 6 editorial opposite is not the case. Does Baruch practice include significant components on ethics. In was written by Copy Editor Jennifer Blecher. Negative Action? Editor’s Note: Dr. Lewin is a professor of the For example, the overall number of Black Black and Hispanic Studies Department at students in Baruch is steadily decreasing. Baruch College Out of Order There are precious few Black or Latino stu- BILL CHENG dents in the Honors Program at Baruch. A num- The doors are out of order. opening and closing? Let me say that one more time. The doors. First the doors go. What could be next? Are out. Of order. A simple piece of machin- Imagine pencils snapping apart at the stem in The True Purpose ery, that has maybe… maybe three moving the middle of the CPE. Envision your book parts, has stopped working. bag unraveling while you’re passing through J’SYN A. PLUMMER Things break. It’s a fact of life; but at Baruch, the hallway, your books spilling out onto the This is in response to the pieces “White a Black man to the White House (before the things seem to be built just to be broken. The floor. And as those heavy textbooks slam Entitlement, They Won’t Get The Scholarship Civil Rights era), and telling those who com- escalators. The elevators. Film projectors. against the dusty tiles, the floor begins to give Anyway” (March 15, 2004, Op-Ed), and plain that you will invite anyone you please. Toilets. Toilet stalls. Heck, every now and way, crumbling into the school’s sub-basement. then, even hearts are broken. Imagine weight machines exploding and stu- “Finally, A Whites-Only Scholarship” (March That is having guts. Cheering for a whites-only But for the last week or two, the two center dents running for their lives only to find their 1, 2004). scholarship is just stupid. What are you cele- doors that make up the entrance of the Vertical shoes untied. There seems to be a lot of confusion about brating anyway? That you are now taking the Campus have been “out of order.” The slab of Now imagine a plucky attendant waddling affirmative action. An analogy was drawn same opportunities that you criticize minorities metal, whose only function is to let things in over to the offending malfunction, slipping an between affirmative action and a race: “One for taking? Well, maybe for some, it takes guts and out of the building, has stopped working. “out-of-order” sign and then smiling, reaching person is in optimum health and the other has a to openly be a hypocrite. Given up entirely. into this pockets for a cigar, lighting it up and broken leg and poor vision” (“They Won’t Get There also seems to be confusion about what It is unthinkable to me that something as sim- patting himself on the back all the way home. The Scholarship Anyway”). Affirmative action, is “the dramatic equivalent of a political car- plistic as a door could possibly break down. So next time you’re at Baruch, be sure to be in this analogy, is to serve as “glasses” and “leg toon” (Finally, A Whites Only Scholarship). What went wrong? Did some enterprising extra careful. Those stairs you’re climbing up braces.” Well, there is nothing wrong with my Political cartoons use a literary tool called young student gum up the jamb with a pickle? might suddenly give way. Your seat in class legs or my eyes. Yet, I need affirmative action satire, irony that is used to attack human vice or Perhaps, like some Saturday morning cartoon, might suddenly decide to fall apart. The word as it was set forth in Lyndon B. Johnson’s folly. So where was the irony in the the doors had been replaced with a brick wall, is out. The furniture is on strike. And it hasn’t Executive Order 11246. I want companies and “Affirmative Action Bake Sale”? Were we disguised only to look like a door without the got mouths to voice its demands. universities to “take affirmative action to supposed to draw a parallel between purchas- ever so complicated functions of oh… say… ensure that applicants are employed and that ing discounted baked goods and getting a col- employees are treated during employment lege education? Yes, of course! A brownie is without regard to their race, creed, color, or supposed to represent Brown University and its national origin” (Executive Order 11246). being offered to minority students at discount- And that means that I want to be judged on the ed prices represents Brown’s policy of offering merit of my application and not penalized for affordable education to minority students. That the color of my skin. was an example of how to use satire to express No one can get a job or position unless they a point. Because nowhere on Brown are qualified for it. So as for the Colombian University’s website is there any information student whose GPA was lower than 3.8 (does about minorities receiving a discount. There is, that mean it was 3.798?) and LSAT score was however, information about how to apply for 159, I am sure that her personal statement, financial aid and scholarships for all appli- extracurricular activities, personal character, cants. In fact, for all universities and colleges, relevant work experience, and references made there is information on financial aid, a need- her a more qualified candidate. In the words of based program (so 100 percent of the 15 per- an Admissions Officer from UCLA, the cent of New York City Whites who live under Admissions Committee takes into considera- the poverty line can apply) and scholarships, tion the overall strength of a candidate’s appli- for which an applicant must demonstrate cation; consequently, your fears are ill-con- potential for excellence in a field or have trived and unfounded. demonstrated academic success. It was stated that it took guts to admit that one In summation, scholarships and financial aid is glad that there is a whites-only scholarship have nothing to do with affirmative action. and that affirmative action is unfair. Affirmative action is clear about its intent, to Obviously, someone has guts confused with ensure that no one is discriminated against. As stupidity. Having guts means marching in Nixon said, “what remains is to give life to Birmingham – armed only with moral convic- what is in the law: to insure at last that as all are tion – while people throw rocks at you, set born equal in dignity before God, all are born loose attack dogs, and spray you with a fire equal in dignity before man.” And affirmative house. Having guts is saying, “No, I will not action is a means of assuring equality. get up from my seat.” Having guts is inviting

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Romy Franklin 212/679-4706 THE TICKER OP-ED MARCH 29, 2004 11 FROMFROM DAN’SDAN’S DESK...DESK... Why America Gets Blamed JOE JANKOWSKI You Are Not That Free In response to a piece by Dan Marchione pub- criticized for that? No, because with the sup- lished in the March 22 issue of The Ticker, I port of many nations we fought for peace, and DAN MARCHIONE believe that it is unfair to say that all blame is who could argue with that? For Iraq, alterna- It has been nearly six months since I last the FCC is working to revoke the rights grant- placed on America from around the world. As tive motives are suggested because of the way wrote an article about this topic but it is once ed to every U.S. citizen. Freedom of speech poorly stated in that article, “something that we handled our entrance into Iraq. As recently again being spotlighted in the national media. was such an essential idea that it was the first continually agitates American citizens is the reported by former anti-terrorism adviser The topic I am referring to is Free Speech. Not amendment added to the constitution. So constant inclination to blame everything that Richard Clarke, the Bush Administration surprisingly, my views have stayed the same as important that it has remained unchanged over goes wrong in the world on the United States.” immediately pointed the finger at Iraq even before despite the continued resistance against 200 years since it has been written. Suddenly, If that is what statistics prove, then we are a though Al-Qaeda, which has no connection to these views by those in the government. It has though, the FCC has decided that freedom of poorly educated America. However, I believe Iraq, was suspected for the attacks in New York been my contention that the government and speech is limited by their choice of what can be that it is not the case. and Washington D.C. These negativisms are other people in power are trying harder and said or shown on national broadcasts. Is it just America has gradually been moving away what give our nation a poor image. harder to limit the rights of the American pub- me or does that sound somewhat similar to from its imperialistic past that many nations to I believe that Americans as a whole have been lic. totalitarianism? Funny how these officials this day will never forget. After September 11, the ones looking to place the blame, as my fel- In the wake of Janet Jackson’s now infamous decide all of a sudden that free speech has been all support was with America. (It is fairly so, low student Dan Marchione pointed out, “wardrobe malfunction,” the FCC decided it taken too far and must be contained by their due to the extent of the tragedy.) Since then, because it is the easiest way out. As a sugges- was time to bring the hammer down on the vio- standards. the current administration has squandered all tion, Americans should start to pay more atten- lators of what their warped view of decency is. In an election year, perhaps the government that by going almost single-handedly into Iraq. tion to world affairs. Maybe then we will feel Jackson was blasted in the national media. needs to create some turmoil and get voters’ Yes, everyone can agree that capturing Saddam more compassion towards the Iraqis who have CBS/Viacom were as well. The National attention. It is highly unfortunate that year Hussein was a huge plus, but when you look at suffered so long and fear that rule from anoth- Football League canceled concerts at both their after year, the government looks for excuses to the amount of suffering incurred by both er country may not be right for them. Pro Bowl game and the opening game next sea- limit the rights of (supposedly) free Americans. American soldiers and innocent Iraqi civilians, Again, I would like to exclaim that I am in no son. It was by far the largest injustice ever on After September 11, it became acceptable for it starts to look like nothing has changed for way anti-American or anti-military. My television. Well at least according to the FCC officials to stop “suspicious–looking” people Iraq. fiancée, who is a member of the Army National it was. and detain them without substantial evidence. I am in no way interested in the removal of Guard, may be called upon to go to Iraq some- Now one of the FCC’s favorite targets is Yet all the “suspicious” people happened to be troops from Iraq. It has become too late for time this year. I stand by her completely and I again in trouble. Howard Stern, known nation- of Middle Eastern decent. I did not notice that that. If we did leave, we would completely put all my faith in the American soldiers, who wide for testing the limits of free speech, has occurrence after the Oklahoma City bombing. abandon the innocent. To achieve approval to some may seem like the “police officers of been taken off the air in a number of key cities. In light of Nipplegate, the government is say- from the world, we must not leave Iraq until a the world,” but to others shine with the free- What heinous crime did he commit? Nothing! ing: If you want a safe society for your chil- fully democratic government is restored, one dom that the United States stands upon. It is He had a caller on the air who passed a deroga- dren, we cannot allow you to speak freely. that is monitored to fulfill its promise to the the American soldier who knows right from tory comment. Not Stern’s comment or view- Then what is considered unsuitable? Is say- Iraqi people. Only at that time will fairness be wrong and knows that peace around the world point, but the caller’s comment. It was the last ing something against the government consid- dispersed in Iraq. is the most important goal for our wonderful straw for those in charge. The FCC has begun a ered licentious simply because those in power In the article I referred to, the United States nation. We should by all means stand by them new string of threats to all transgressors against would be insulted by public opinions? What is called a “police officer for the world.” We even though the forces that guide them may their mighty law. Fines in excess of a quarter about foul language? It is seen more and more do have one of the strongest military forces in need some guiding or replacement of their of a million dollars will now be levied for using in television and heard on radios but is it really the world, so why shouldn’t we be able to help own. one of several choice words. offensive? The FCC needs to open its eyes and those in need? In a perfect situation, there So next time you join a rally or a protest Amendment 1: Congress shall make no law realize that its most recent rulings are causing would be world peace, and as an American I against the war, remember to think of the respecting an establishment of religion, or pro- more harm than good. It says it is for the bet- believe that would benefit us. However, since American soldiers and innocent Iraqis who are hibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging terment of society yet it actually damages soci- the lurking terrorist threat has stretched its giving their lives for your freedom and theirs. the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the ety by saying that the Bill Of Rights is only rel- hands across the American borders, we have You never know how they will perceive your right of the people peaceably to assemble and ative as long as they say so. It is a problem felt the need to keep our military to ourselves. acts. to petition the Government for a redress of when rules are so vague that those in charge Bill Clinton fought for agreements between grievances. can openly exploit citizens at the cost of their Palestine and Israel. Did our government get Right there, in plain writing over 200 years rights. old, is my answer to the FCC. Little by little, Drained By Outsourcing Been in Baruch Too Long? DAVID YOUNG I wanted to respond to the recent Op-Ed el manufacturing jobs in New York City and MUMINA ABDALLAH piece, “Embrace Outsourcing In Fashion.” today the are just over 47,000. The fact is that 10) You talk to others about 18th Street and 4) You remember the Vertical Campus when it However, before I discuss the fashion indus- New York has lost many of its textile industry reminisce. was still horizontal. try, let me address the general Baruch student jobs and they haven’t been replaced with com- 9) The words “cheesefoot,” “neckface” and 3) You feel like ripping out the damn turnstile population. Most Baruch students are going to parable jobs. Who really benefits from out- “Stop Bush” haunt you whenever you’re out- because its been giving you the “red signal” for be looking for a career in the financial industry. sourcing of these jobs? Well for the short term, side! two years! Good luck. Most of the big financial institu- the consumer, with cheaper prices. However, 8) You’ve memorized all the stops on the 6 2) You’ve exhausted all the fast food joints in tions are already outsourcing the low- to mid- when you lose your job because it’s out- train and you can say them in that automated a 10-block radius. level jobs that we will be looking for after sourced, you will not be able to afford the prod- voice. graduation. Why? Well, it’s simple. Countries ucts that are being offered to you anyway. 7) You feel really old after walking up the And last but not least: like India, the Philippines and Pakistan have While some U.S. jobs are created by outsourc- long NON-working escalators 1) You get really irritated when a freshman very good educational systems and their offi- ing in the fashion industry, for the most part, 6) You have no idea where your freshman gets onto the elevator and says, “Can you cial language is English. the increased profit goes to the owners. The block peers went please press 7? UGGGHHHHHH! Just kid- It’s easy for a Morgan Stanley or a Citibank new jobs go to the the low-paid temp workers 5) You’ve swiped your Metrocard in the ding!” to pay someone overseas a fraction of what and not to long-term job creation. school turnstile one too many times. Have a Great Spring Break!!! they had planned on paying a similarly trained Finally, what are the conditions of the textile U.S. worker. The work is the same, the lan- workers overseas? Are they the equivalent to guage is the same and with the time difference, what a U.S. worker would have? Probably not. the work gets done overnight. Where do the Many workers are forced to work long hours profits go? To the few at the top who hold the for low pay (even for their home country). Do most stocks. The benefits will not generally be you really feel good purchasing something “trickled down” to the U.S. worker. made by a mother who worked a 12-hour shift In terms of the fashion industry, while it’s just to have enough money to feed her chil- true that there are many jobs created by the dren? fashion industry in the United States and New While outsourcing is here to stay and there York specifically, without outsourcing there are many financial benefits to the practice, it’s would be many, many more. New York City time to look for solutions to the issue. How has a much higher unemployment rate than the will we replace the lost jobs? Is education rest of this country (8.2 percent vs. 5.6 per- enough? What do we need to become compet- cent). Many reasons are given for this dispari- itive with the rest of the world? If we don’t ty but it wouldn’t be out of line to name the loss address these questions, it won’t be long before of textile and apparel manufacturing jobs as jobs from India will get outsourced to the U.S. one of the reasons. because we’ll be willing to work for pennies on In fact, in 1990 there were over 90,000 appar- the rupee.

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Cassidy Checks Into Hotel Baruch By LEON HARRIS As rumors spread that Cassidy might not be Contributing Writer able to make the second part of his trip to Baruch, an exclusive appearance at a general All you heard in the hallways, considered by meeting of Hip Hop 201, members of this new the members of student club Hip Hop 201 as inexperienced club scrambled to keep crowd the streets of Baruch, “Is Cassidy really com- control at the suite at par. “Bad communication ing?” between me and the staff, along with Student Running a little late, Full Surface/J Records Life underestimating the event, caused us to recording artist, Cassidy walked into Baruch panic,” said Al Green, founder and president of College via the 24th Street entrance with his J Hip Hop 201. Records entourage, checking in as if it was the Not only did Hip Hop 201 provide an exclu- Waldorf Astoria. sive one-on-one experience with a chart-top- If you are wondering who Cassidy is, he is ping artist, but also present was a special guest hip-hop’s new boy wonder. His current single speaker from J Records. Promotion Manager “Hotel” featuring R. Kelly, is in heavy rotation Russell Jones spoke with students about the on every radio and video show in the U.S. His business aspect of the music industry. He also debut album was released two days before his provided tips and guidance on how to get in and appearance at “Hotel Baruch.” As part of his survive in America’s No. 1 thriving industry. radio promotional tour, Cassidy stopped by to Hip Hop 201 started in Spring 2001 as a small give Baruch’s radio station WBMB, an exclu- entity which strove to promote hip-hop aware- sive interview. ness in the Baruch community. However, due As he walked from the lobby to the second to poor guidance, that goal was not accom- floor atrium, more than 100 students gathered plished. Now in 2004, with a new and around the atrium and the third floor balcony to improved business plan and an Executive show love and get a glimpse of the 21-year-old Board, they are much closer to this goal than rapper. Females screamed and the males nod- ever before. The leaders are now using their ded in acceptance of Cassidy. “It is about time dreams and organizational skills along with an Baruch got a little bit of excitement to boost our army of hip-hop lovers to take the club to new spirit,” said one student waiting for Cassidy in heights. “Hip-hop is a drug and I refuse to the atrium. detox!” said one member. Before this day, only a limited amount of stu- Although this was Hip Hop 201’s first major dents knew where the radio station was located. event and things were shaky, representatives As Cassidy walked up the escalators escorted from both Student Life and the President’s by security, students followed him all the way Office realized its potential and have seeming- to the radio station. One student admitted that ly started giving the club more recognition. she didn’t even know that part of the school This is only the beginning, the founders say, so existed. keep your ears and eyes open, because they will WBMB’s General Manager Jenny Fernandez be bringing much more to Baruch, including along with DJ Profile hosted the interview. listening parties, showcases and many more Feeling at home, Cassidy gave Baruch listeners guest appearances. an exclusive freestyle that lasted for at least five minutes. “He is very down to earth and as Correction a result the interview flowed so smoothly,” said Fernandez. Cassidy demonstrated that he is a In the Issue 6, March 22, 2004 article humble young man with the potential and wis- “Upcoming Hip-Hop Artist Grafh is The Next dom to carry on a long career in the music Hip-hop artist Cassidy speaks to the crowd lending valuable information that one would Big Thing,” the two sponsors WBMB and Hip- industry. need to succeed in the rap industry. (Photo/ Terence English) Hop 201 Club were not mentioned. No Doubt Proves Why Java is Not The Only Thing You’ll Music Is Their Passion Have Served at the Coffee Shop By ZANETA REID to be desired. This place is full of the scantily Arts Editor clad, model-actress wannabes that embody the “New York” attitude. Their service is rushed, New Yorkers are stereotypically always-on and you dare not expect them to be friendly or the-go, no-nonsense people that hate to be kept knowledgeable. If you can get past the poor waiting. So why should our choice in restau- rants differ from other aspects of life? “When you walk inside, Granted, sometimes you may want to take a seat, kick back and relax, but who really has the you immediately know time to do that with the hectic schedule we call that this isn’t a rinky dinky life? But on the other hand, speedy meals equal terrible service. It would all be too perfect to coffee shop.” find a restaurant that offers quick, friendly serv- ice, moderate pricing and the most important lighting, rude staff, and cramped spacing, then factor, good food. If you happen to find your- take your pick of the restaurant’s menu. self in Union Square, then take a minute to stop The Coffee Shop serves up a mix of pseudo and have a break at the Coffee Shop. Brazilian, American, and diner foods. The food On first glance, this new age café/restaurant itself is not bad, but it is surely nothing that you seems to be nothing more than an oversized have not seen before. Recommended dishes are coffee bar. But do judge a book by its cover. the cheesy bread and shrimp ibaino, and if Rock band No Doubt survives the test of time and releases a new album to boot. (Photo/ The Coffee Shop is actually pretty warming in you’re over 21, the Coffee Shop serves up a musicfinder.yahoo.com) décor, adorned with dim lights, cozy furniture, mean mojito. By LISA CLARK “It’s My Life.” But what ultimately makes this and a type of retro decoration. When you walk Once you can go into this restaurant not expecting to be wowed by the dishes here, then Contributing Writer a good album is the strength in the songs. The inside, you immediately know that this isn’t a collection boasts some of the best material that rinky-dinky coffee shop. the actual food you eat will seem all the better. As far as pricing goes, expect to spend about If solid rock music with strong powerful beats No Doubt has ever released, and this album Once you get past the somewhat dark is what you crave, then No Doubt’s latest proves to be a good testament to their career. ambiance of this Union Square get-up, next $30 on a complete meal, which is moderate. release, The Singles 1992-2003 may just be Some recommended songs are the cover song comes the harrowing lines that sometimes But when it comes down to it, is this place even what you are looking for. No Doubt is out this “It My Life,” the orginal girl power song “Just plague the restaurant. If you want to be seated worth $30? time to deliver their best songs and make their A Girl,” the sultry ballad “Don’t Speak” and quickly, then the peak times of the weekday Go ahead one Friday or Saturday night and fans understand why this may just be one of the the surprisngly energetic fusion of rock and rush hour and late night scene are definitely not check this place out for yourself. Just be careful best rock bands in modern-day history. The reggae dancehall “Underneath It All.” Every the times to come here. There is often a wait to you may discover that the servers are more group consists of Gwen Stefani on vocals, Tony song can hold its own weight in gold, but those be seated that may cause you to forget what you “fashion savvy” than the diners themselves. Kanal on bass, Tom Dumont on guitar, and songs mentioned seem to outshine the rest. originally came into the Coffee Shop for: food! Adrian Young on drums. Buy this album even if you are not a No Reservations are always smart, and one plus This album in itself is not that unique. Most Doubt fan. If you like good music, then this is about this spot is its late-night dining if you’re Coffee Shop of the songs on the album have been previous- your chance to reap the benefits. And for the ever hungry at 3 a.m. but are tired of Big Macs No Doubt fans, the legacy of their music will 29 Union Square West ly released except for the 1992 song “Trapped and fries. At 16th St. In A Box,” and a cover of Talk Talk’s 1984 hit surely live on. The servers at the Coffee Shop also leave a bit 212-243-7969 14 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 29, 2004 THE TICKER SPORTS MARCH 29, 2004 15 Baruch Sports Briefs Baruch Crushes City Tech Men’s Baseball the Week and freshman outfielder Leidy Nunez in Tennis Opener was named the Rookie of the Week today by Baruch Loses To New Jersey City University the CUNYAC Conference. By LEO SHVARTSMAN Everything the Bearcats were doing right, the Maher fired a perfect game in a 20-0 victory Staff Writer Yellow Jackets seemed to do wrong. Frank The Baruch baseball team (0-1) dropped their against City Tech in a conference matchup on Rivera, head coach of the City Tech team, first game of the season by the score of 14-6 to Saturday, March 13. The Baruch men’s tennis team (1-0) came out called the game a “rough start” to the season. New Jersey City University (5-4) last Tuesday The Brooklyn native was untouchable as she with a blowout victory in both singles and dou- “Just practice, more practice,” said Rivera, afternoon. fanned 10 of the 15 batters she faced in a game bles play over the visiting City Tech Yellow who cited a lack of consistency and poor NJCU received a balanced offensive effort in that ended after five innings. In addition, she Jackets (0-1) in their season opener at the weather in the days leading up to the opener as their home win with seven of its nine starters batted 3-for-4 with a double, single, and two National Tennis Center. contributing factors in his team’s loss. notching at least two hits and six players scor- runs scored. Baruch coach Florin Giuglescu attributed the The Bearcats also pulled off lopsided victo- ing twice. Nunez enjoyed a solid college debut in victory to the team’s hard work prior to the start ries in their three doubles matches as Wolf and Baruch had 12 total hits in the game and set Baruch’s opening day victory against City of the season. Kraft teamed up to beat Nathaniel Calabia and a school record when six players reached base Tech. “I’d say this year we have a good team,” said Edgar Lazareu (8-1) in their race to eight after being hit by a pitch. They also recorded a The outfielder from Dewitt Clinton High Giuglescu. “They all work on their own game.” games. Sokol and Witton teamed up to win hit in every inning except in the eighth. School went 2-for-3 and drove in a pair of runs Christian Wolf, Boris Kraft, Alex Sokol, their match against Andrew Engram and Daniel Outfielders John Quadrino (single, double, against Tech. Maxim Moliver and Witton Ng all defeated Torress (8-1). Goldin and Moliver teamed up to RBI), Charles Dantone (two singles, RBI), and their opponents (6-0), (6-0). Team captain shut out their opponents Cesar Rojas and Vinh Arby Gega (single, double) led the offensive Burt Beagle in Sports Illustrated's Vladimir Goldin was the only one that lost a Tram (8-0). attack for Baruch. “Faces In The Crowd” game in singles play, while on his way to beat- “This is a good start for the rest of the sea- The game was the opener of the season after ing Cesar Rojas (6-1), (6-0). son,” said Goldin. the previous four games against Ramapo, New York, N.Y. (March 17) - Baruch alum SUNY-Maritime, and Staten Island (double- and statistician Burt Beagle is listed in the cur- Upcoming Baruch Bearcats Sports Schedule header) were postponed due to snow and rent edition of Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the muddy field conditions. Crowd” for his college record of working 870 The game last Thursday at SUNY-Purchase consecutive Baruch men's basketball games was also postponed due to bad field conditions. dating back to 1969. Sport When Opponent Where The “Faces in the Crowd” section with Beagle can be found on page 35 of the March Men’s Sat. 4/3 @ Noon Keuka Baruch* Women’s Softball 22, 2004 edition of SI that is currently hitting Baseball Sun. 4/4 @ Noon Cazenovia Cazenovia newsstands. Thu. 4/8 @ Noon Lehman Lehman Softball Cancellations Beagle also receives a mention in his edito- Sun. 4/11 @ Noon Old Westbury Old Westbury rial for working an estimated 6,000 high school Thu. 4/15 @ 6 p.m. Nyack Nyack The Baruch softball team (1-0, 1-0 CUNY- and college games in the metropolitan New Sat. 4/17 @ Noon D’Youville D’Youville AC) games against Bay Path (3/19) and York region. Manhattanville (3/21) were canceled due to The Baruch College Athletic Department Women’s Wed. 3/31 @ 4 p.m. Old Westbury Old Westbury snow and muddy field conditions. The honored Beagle for his contributions to the Softball Sat. 4/3 @ 10 a.m. John Jay Baruch rescheduled dates for both games are still yet to school with “Burt Beagle Day” back on Jan. 31 Sun. 4/4 @ Noon Polytechnic Polytechnic be determined. in a basketball doubleheader against Hunter Thu. 4/8 @ 4:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Baruch A game against the York Cardinals was orig- College. Sat. 4/10 @ 10 a.m. Hunter Baruch inally scheduled to be played at York College Thu. 4/15 @ 4:30 p.m. Brooklyn Brooklyn in Jamaica, Queens last Wednesday, but has *All the information in “Baruch Sports Sat. 4/17 @ 10 a.m. Lehman Baruch now been pushed back to Monday, April 12 at Briefs” is provided by Baruch Sports Sun. 4/18 @ Noon Mercy Mercy 1 p.m. Information and the Baruch College Intercollegiate Athletics website. Men’s Mon. 4/5 @ 4 p.m. CCNY NTC** Tennis Fri. 4/9 @ 3:30 p.m. Hunter NTC Two Softball Players Win CUNYAC http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/athletics Fri. 4/23 @ 4 p.m. York NTC Weekly Awards *Home games are played at Roberto Clemente State Park in the Bronx New York, N.Y. (March 22) - Sophomore Compiled By: PETER KWON pitcher Kathy Maher was named the Pitcher of Staff Writer **NTC= National Tennis Center BEARCAT PROWLINGS MARCH 29, 2004 WOMEN’S SOFTBALL MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Athlete Profile of the Week: Bearcats Edge Out Beavers Nathalie Laureano and Advance to Semifinals

has already given the Bearcats many reasons to be positive. In the season opener against City Tech, Baruch dominated the game with a 20-0 win led by the pitching of Kathy Maher’s per- fect game and an overall offensive outburst. This convincing victory is one of the reasons team captain Laureano is optimistic about the new season. “We have potential; we have the talent. We are on their level [CSI and Hunter] as long as we are mentally and physically ready to play,” said Laureano. With almost all of last year’s team returning this year, Baruch will be near the top of the standings this year with their added in-game experience. There are also three new additions to the team which will add to the overall strength of the team. One addition to the team this season is pitch- er Alexandra Stamatiades. Stamatiades, who Baruch women’s softball team captain also plays for the Baruch women’s basketball Nathalie Laureano. (Photo/ Baruch Sports team, was also Laureano’s former teammate on Information) both the basketball and softball teams at Bryant. Now, they have reunited to become By PHILLIP GONG teammates on the Baruch softball squad. “She Sports Editor [Stamatiades] was a great athlete in high school and continues to show it at the collegiate level. Captain Laureano’s Favorite… She’s also an asset to the pitching staff,” said Baseball team: Mets Laureano. Baseball player: Tsuyoshi Shinjo Laureano also praised the other two additions Baruch's Greg Waldvogel (12) takes on CCNY defenders Roger Cyrus (14) and Jerry Reyes T.V. shows: “New York City Undercover” and to the team, Daina-Marie Henry and Leidy (8) in CUNYAC tournament action last Tuesday. (Photo/ Shan-san Wu) “Saved by the Bell” Nunez. The Baruch softball captain has been By SHANSAN WU pounded matters as CCNY took the second set Movie: “Ghost” impressed with Henry’s quickness so far and Staff Writer by a score of 30-23. Singer: Aaliyah Nunez’s excellent overall play and positive atti- “We’re better than they are,” Stack was heard Songs: “Cupid” by 112 tude. Last year, the CCNY men’s volleyball team saying to his team during a time out. “Try Again” by Aaliyah In order for the team to have a winning sea- eliminated Baruch in the first round of the The Bearcats proved it in the third, quickly Class and Professor: Abnormal Psychology/ son, Laureano points out three factors which CUNYAC championship tournament. taking the set by a score of 30-19 and retaking Professor Lutwak are critical for success. She believes it is The Bearcats returned the favor last Tuesday. the momentum of the match from the Beavers. Hobbies: Writing poetry, collecting stamps and important for the team to be united. “We all In a rematch of last season’s quarterfinal The stage was now set for a decisive set four. collecting foreign coins need to have the same desire, which is to win. action, Baruch defeated the CCNY Beavers in And once again, Baruch jumped out to an early Interests: 1) Traveling and Sightseeing 2) We need to trust each other. If someone makes the 2004 CUNYAC championship tournament lead. Once again, CCNY stormed back, this Photography 3) Bowling a mistake, there should be someone to back in four sets by scores of 31-29, 23-30, 30-19 time from an even greater deficit than in the Foods: 1) Filipino - beef steak 2) Spanish- them up.” Another aspect the Baruch second and 33-31. first. Down by as many as six in the set’s final arroz con gandules y pernil baseman mentions is the importance of having “I knew we could beat them,” said Baruch moments, CCNY fought back to a seesaw 30- Drink: Powdered Nestea a strong offense. She feels the team can always coach Justin Stack. “I just didn’t know what 30 tie. With both teams exchanging match and work on their hitting, and everyone should be deuce points, and the crowd holding its breath, Baruch College women’s softball team ready for anything at the plate especially with kind of attitude was going to come out of our CCNY was now going to Cyrus almost exclu- captain, Nathalie Laureano, is featured in the good pitching staffs on the top teams. guys.” sively, putting their championship hopes in his this week’s edition of “Athlete Profile of the The third point Laureano stresses is the need He found out early, thanks to the efforts of Week.” Laureano’s love for softball began to be focused on the game. She feels that the Andrew DeLeon (six set scores) on offense and veteran hands. in the fifth grade when she joined a team at team should be ahead of the game mentally and Sergey Dudchenko (16 match digs) on defense, The Bearcats responded down the stretch with her local church as a catcher. Her desire to should have prepared scenarios in mind in case who helped stake the Bearcats to a command- all-out defensive play, a rare attack and score play the game has continued to this day. As certain plays develop on the field. “The most ing lead for most of the set. The Beavers, on the from team setter and captain King Cheng, and a graduate from William C. Bryant High important plays are the routine ones,” added other hand, looked sluggish, showing little of by passing the ball to their own offensive School, Laureano was a member of the Laureano. the firepower that helped them defeat Baruch weapon, 2004 CUNYAC Men’s Volleyball school’s basketball team, bowling team and It will be very tough to beat Hunter, who have three-nil in their last regular season meeting. Rookie of the Year Greg Waldvogel. of course, softball team. been the CUNYAC women’s softball champi- But like they have done on numerous occa- “I told them I wanted the ball a lot more in With the departure of last year’s captain, ons for three consecutive years, but this year’s sions this season, the Bearcats failed to main- game four,” said Waldvogel. “I messed up my Julia Dib, Laureano has now stepped in to Baruch squad will be up to the task and will be tain their intensity. And CCNY, led by team knee in the first game, but I didn’t feel it in the become this year’s softball team captain. a formidable opponent for the Hawks. Solid captain and 2004 first-team all CUNYAC end. I just wanted the ball.” She has taken her talents onto the diamond CUNYAC all-stars from last year, pitcher selection Roger Cyrus (16 match scores), took He made the most of it with an offensive dis- and has become a critical part of the Baruch Kathy Maher (3-2, 50Ks) and shortstop Rose advantage, mounting a furious rally to tie the play in the clutch that even CCNY’s Cyrus squad for two years now. Last year, Tejada (.481, 14 RBI), have looked good again set 29-29. could not match, closing out the Beavers with Laureano put up some impressive offensive this year for the Bearcats, while catcher/third What had looked like a walkover was now four consecutive scores at the end of set four statistics including being the 2003 NCAA basemen Jessica Terrusa (.492) and first base- very much in doubt. that led Baruch to a 33-31 set win and the sec- Division III batting champion with a .507 men Nicole Errico (.359, 18 RBI) look to dupli- “This was Roger Cyrus’s last match,” said ond round of the CUNYAC tournament. batting average, an .896 slugging percent- cate their strong offensive numbers from last CCNY Coach Robert Pichardo. “He has been The Bearcats will now face York College in age (1st CUNYAC), and a .577 on-base per- season. our leader this season in every aspect of the the semifinals, with the winner likely to take on centage (2nd CUNYAC). The Baruch second Led by offensive superstar Nathalie Laureano game.” Hunter College, undefeated in conference play baseman hopes to repeat that kind of excel- (.507, 29 RBI), the Baruch women’s softball CCNY was now on the attack, setting the ball and the overwhelming favorite to win the lence this year and hopes the team will go team will look to improve upon their 8-8 CUN- for Cyrus and challenging the Bearcat front line championship. deeper into the playoffs as well. YAC record from last year and advance past the to stop him. The beginning of the women’s softball season quarterfinals. Two points and two blocks against CCNY later, the Bearcats stopped him cold, taking the Waldvogel Named first set by a score of 31-29. CUNYAC Rookie of Calling All Bearcat Fans! “They are a dangerous team,” said Stack. “They were the dark horse in the tournament the Year this year.” Want to Catch Exciting Action on the Diamond? It showed as the Beavers took an early lead of New York, NY (March 24) - Baruch freshman their own in set two. Unforced errors by the outside hitter Greg Waldvogel was named the Interested in Covering Women’s Softball? Bearcats, including a number of balls that sim- CUNY Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year ply fell in between standing Baruch defenders, in Men’s Volleyball. left players shaking their heads on the court and The honor caps a terrific season for the West Then Contact the Sports Editor: left Stack ballistic on the sideline. An injury to Hempstead, New York native who averaged match scoring leader, Baruch’s Greg 3.75 kills, 2.68 digs, and 65 total aces this sea- [email protected] Waldvogel (22 match scores) in set one com- son.