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The Docket, Issue 6, February 1994

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|Vol. XXXII, No. 1 The Villanova School of Law February, 1994| TELEPHONES STOLEN FROM COMMUNITY ROOM Original Plan to Put Access Codes on Phones Instituted group has a code which it shares with other by Nathan Murawsky another Villanova office or dorm room. Coupe move into new dorms located behind St. student groups. The codes as designed so that This winter, Villanova Law students have quipped "basically, someone stole an Mary's. (See article, page 7) Although Dean the code will only work on a particular phone seen just about everything from twelve foot expensive paper weight." Approximately one Garbarino acknowledges that problems may which it shares with the other groups. For snow drifts to scheduled brown outs, but and a half weeks later, the phones were arise, he does not want to change any policies those groups who have not already received perhaps the most unusual event to take place replaced by the school. unless absolutely necessary. their access codes, the SBA has the official so far this winter was the disappearance of four Many rumors have circulated around the Another common belief was that the phones from the community room. school as to what exactly happened to the administration had removed the phones due to list. The placement of the access codes on the The theft took place during January when phones. One rumor was that undergraduate the expensive phone bills. At that time, the phones created some controversy and the school was shut down for an entire week. students entered the building and took the access codes were not in place on the phones, confusion among students. For one week, the A security guard on duty noticed that the phones. This belief is pure speculation, and many people used the phones to make student groups were without the phones as the phones were missing as he walked by the room although many students have stated that they personal calls. Many student group leaders access codes were implemented. While the 33, known as the community room. At this often see undergraduate students using the expressed their concern over the growing student groups now have access to the phones time, the school does not have any leads on library or watching television in the lounge. abuse of the phones, and believed that the those people without the access codes (who who took the phones, and does not plan to The official policy is that undergraduate phones were removed to send a message to all were using the phones for personal reasons) thoroughly investigate the incident. students are not allowed in the building, but students. Dean Garbarino stated, however, must again use the payphones. Ironically, Brian Coupe, Facilities Manager this policy is hard to enforce. Dean Garbarino that the administration never removed the Strangely enough, many of those students noted that the phones are worthless outside of explained that "the security guards have a hard phones, and furthermore, that the access codes not affiliated with any student group were the school. The phones are designed to only time of knowing just who is and who is not a should go a long way toward curbing the abuse upset by lack of free phone use. Many SBA work at the law school, so not only will the law student." of the phones. members, whose office is located next door in phones not work at someone's home or digital This problem could be compounded next room 34, commented that students were system, but the phones also will not work at a year when 600 new undergraduate students ACCESS CODES The access codes were part of the original visibly angered. Sympathy, though, was non MEYER AND HUNEYCUTT WIN plan when the renovations were executed, but existent. Sean Fahey, SBA Vice President the codes were not actually put on the phones stated that "people were not supposed to be CLIENT COUNSELING COMPETITION until the middle of February. Each student Phones - Continued on Page 4 by Nathan Murawsky breakfast, and was concerned over the opening Every spring, second and third year of a homeless shelter nearby. The client students compete in the Client Counseling wished to know if there was any legal action School welcomes new student group: Competition. The object of the competition is that could be taken. The twist was that the for two students, acting as attorney's, to note was from the wife Kelly, and the husband question a client about a situation and then Ctets appeared at th»JiUeKvi«w^.tati:oduc«d* Jtaisjance Law Society however, law school is usually a continuation properly counsel that client on possible further only as Mr. Wilson. Each group, therefore, by Nathan Murawsky In November of last year, the school of a students education. Gunter noted, that actions. not only had to determine who really was the many people involved in the group have stated The competition consists of a half-hour the client, the husband or the wife, but also who officially recognized a new student group that that law school was not a furtherance of their interview, and fifteen minutes of discussion who owned the business. caters to those students who did not come to past aspirations, but a change of direction to a amongst the team over the interview. At all It is small points such as this that often law school directly from undergrad; the new professional occupation. times, the judges sit behind a one-way mirror determine who the winner of the competition Renaissance Law Society. In January, the group held elections and and listen to the conversation through will be. A team's actions, responses, and body President and founder, Karin Gunter (IL), began to plan future events for the group. The microphones. The judges then critique the language can either lead a client to divulge stated that the group was created to address the first event, scheduled for late February or early participants, and at the end of the evening pick information or, when used improperly, have issues surrounding "returning" students. March, will be a career management program. the best team to advance to the next round. the client become more reserved. Steve "Returning" students include those students Gunter stated that "Members will be able to The judges usually consist of two alumni of Odabashian commented that the topic for this who have spouses, children, or who worked in bring their resumes and cover letters and the law school and one professor, although for year's final round made the interview another field before coming to law school. discuss how to improve them. It is not always the final round, three alumni make up the especially difficult because it dealt not only Gunter started the group partly in response easy to create a resume with extensive judging panel. The winner then advances onto with the law, but also with a serious moral to her own situation, seeing as she is started employment material, and less college-based further regional and national competitions, and issue. law school after working in the corporate activities." possibly to the international competition. Last This year's judges consisted of James world. Last October, Gunter began to The second event planned by the group is year's team from Villanova won the national Anderson '81, who is Vice-President and converse with other students in similar titled "Family Affair", and is going to be competition and placed second in the General Counsel for MG Industries in situations, and decided to form the group. "The purpose of the group is to address the camival-style event where students can bring international competition. Malvem, PA; Virginia Rockafellow '84, who their families in to the school for some fun This year, three teams competed on is In-House Counsel for the Sun Corporation needs of students who didn't come to law (reword) and also to express to the families the February 17th in the final round of the in Philadelphia; and Jacqueline Shulman '85, school right from college." Gunter further appreciation that students have for their Villanova competition. The teams were Steve who is a senior associate at Obermeyer, remarked that at the beginning of the school understanding. Odabashian and Kirsten Mellor, Mike Frattone Redmann, Maxwell & Hippel, and winner of year, the spouse and family of first year Gunter commented that she would like the and Brad Batcha, and Matthew Meyer and the 1984 Villanova Client Counseling students were told of the stress that would group to work more closely with admissions, Dominique Huneycutt, each of whom had Competition. accompany law school, however, there was no so that prospective "returning" applicants previously won two other rounds to progress to The judges expressed that all the subsequent action by the school to orientate would be aware of Villanova's commitment to the finals. Each team interviewed Carl Baker, competitors performed well, but that the best the families. Another purpose behind the group is to the needs of "returning" students. who played the role of the client. team was that of Matthew Meyer and Lastly, Gunter wished to thank the SBA This year's competition began with a twist. Dominique Huneycutt who will move on to the educate "returning" students on how and Dean O'Brien for their help and genuine Each team was given a short memo which regional competition to be held in Washington employers will view their added experience, concern over the formation of the Renaissance explained that the client owned a bed and D.C. on February 26. and how to use that experience to its fullest extent. Dean O'Brien, who is the group's Law Society. For more information about the faculty advisor, explained to Gunter that Renaissance Law Society, check the group's before Vietnam, the norm was to attend law bulletin board in the hallway by rooms 29 and school after one had started a career. Today, 30, or contact Karin Gunter.

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The winners of the Client Counsehng Competition held on February 17, with the Judges: (From left) Jacqueline Shutoian '85. Matthew Meyer, Dominique Huneycutt, Virginia Rockafellow '84, and James Anderson, '81. February 1994 • THE DOCKET • Page 2

Student Bar Association Minutes

SBA MINUTES organization wants to request money for this February 14, 1994 * Plenty of SWEATSHIRTS have been JANUARY 31, 1994 semester, sign up for a time in the SBA ordered and are due to arrive, no promises office, if you haven't already. Members Present: though, sometime soon after we arrive back Members Present: from Spring Break. There will be white SBA MINUTES Chris Pepe, Steve Brancato,Sean Fahey, "Villanova Law" on navy blue sweatshirts and Chris Pepe, Steve Brancato, Sean Fahey, February 7,1994 Melissa Francis, Steve Odabashian, Lauren navy blue "Villanova Law" on gray Melissa Francis, Steve Odabashian, Lauren Lonergan, Trish Sonnebom, Chris Boccaccio, sweatshirts. They will be sold in the cafeteria Lonergan, Chris Boccaccio, Mike Green, Members Present: Candice Polsky, Nycole Watson, Kim when they arrive. Check the SBA Board Nycole Watson, Kim Toomey, Geri Kemison, Toomey, Geri Kernison, Kim Gunter, periodically for the dates. Laura Kissinger, Phil Degnan, Carlos Guzman Chris Pepe, Steve Brancato, Sean Fahey, Carlos Guzman, Melissa Francis, Steve Odabashian, Lauren » MAYOR RENDELL WILL BE VISITING Lonergan, Trish Sormebom, Chris Boccaccio, * BARRISTER'S BALL UPDATE; THE LAW SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, Mike Green, Kim Toomey, Geri Kernison, UPDATE ON THE SMOKING POLICY FEBRUARY 1st AT 7:30 pm. (Rooms 29 and Trish Curran, Laura Kissinger, Kim Gunten, * Approximately 140 tickets have been sold, 30) Phil Degnan, Carlos Guzman they will be on sale in the cafeteria during The administration requests that because lunch all day Tuesday. smoking in the cafeteria is limited to the tables * BARRISTERS BALL UPDATE; The ball * BARRISTER'S BALL UPDATE: You must along windows and wall of the west side, that will be held on Friday February 18th at the have your ticket at the door in order to get in. * You must present your ticket at the door in all non-smokers refrain from using those tables Sheraton Valley Forge. The cost for the first Place your ticket at your table setting i n order to get in unless the cafeteria is filled to capacity. When twenty room reservations is $60.00 (which is a order to receive the meal you requested. non-smokers occupy the smoking tables, discounted price). We still are not sure of * You must also place your ticket at your table smokers are forced to smoke in the non­ ticket prices. Taxi Service is also in the works. * Tuesday is the last day to buy tickets. in order to get the meal selection you smoking section. The administration believes requested. this policy is fair to everyone. Thank you for * Professor John Dobbyn will be speaking at * Reuschlein Speaker Series will be held on your consideration. the second annual Reuschlein Speaker Series. March 10, 1994 at 7:30 in the cafeteria. A taxi service has been alerted and their A reception will follow. The date is March 10, Professor Dobbyn will be the speaker. A nice number will be available at the Ball. PLEASE 1994. : wine and cheese reception will follow. USE IT IF YOU ARE NOT SPENDING THE NIGHT!! * The 100 DAYZ Party will be held on * 100 Daze Party will be held on February 8, Tuesday February 8th at 7:30 pm in the 1994 beginning at 7:30 in the cafeteria. * Discounted rooms may still be available. GOT AN IDEA FOR A cafeteria. Call the Sheraton Valley Forge and tell them HRT ORT-BHIRT * TWELVE Dozen sweatshirts have been you are with the Law School Event. THAT YOU WOULD UKE TO * Any suggestions as to where to go for a ordered and will hopefully be arriving soon SEETHE SBA MAKE? possible downtown night? Leave any ideas in after we get back from Spring break. * Professor John Dobbyn will be the speaker at the SBA mailbox. the Second Aimual Reuschlein Speaker Series. The Student Bar /Issoclatlon * The student organization Spring budgets This interesting talk will take place on Is looking for students who * The Spring Budget Meeting will be held on have been approved and will be printed in the Thursday March 10, 1994 at 7:30 pm in the have Ideas for hats and 7- Wednesday, February 2nd at 6pm, in the next docket. CEifeteria. A pleasant wine and cheese shlrts for the law school Conference Room (fishbowl) If your SBA MINUTES reception will take place afterwards. community. If you have any * The 100 DAZE PARTY, due to inclement suggestions,please contact weather last week, has been m o v e d , t o SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Tuesday, February 22, 1994. This infamous Chris Boccaccio at the SS/f "tevent will begin at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria. office In Room 3^. DARYL BLOOM —^ All are invited to attend!!

The Women's Law Caucus announces its annual ALUMNAE BANQUET

This year's topic: "The Glass Ceiling" Speakers:

Nancy O'Mara Ezold, Esq., P.O. - Plaintiff in Daryl Bloom is the Chair of the Honor Board, and served as his class representative for the two previous years. Next year, Daryl has accepted an offer at the Honors Program for the Department of Justice in New York City. Ezold V. Wolff. Block. Schorr &Solis-Cohen by Nathan Murawsky Board representative. Daryl has participated in He is not only one of the best dressed the Environmental Law Society, the Docket, Ann Kloeckner, Esq. - Senior Staff Attorney, students in the law school, but Daryl Bloom is and is the Lexis representative for the law Union County Legal Services, N.J. the "honor" in the Honor Board. In his first school. two years at Villanova, Daryl has represented Perhaps, though, what makes Daryl unique his class as a member of the honor board, and is his dynamic personality. Daryl's friends will Nina Gussack, Esq. - Partner, this year serves as the Chair of the Honor tell you that he always has a positive attitude Pepper, Hamilton & Sheetz, Philadelphia. Board. about him which he spreads to anyone he Daryl was raised in "Amish Country" in comes in contact with. All the Honor Board Lancaster county, and then went to Temple Representatives feel that Daryl is great to work Laura Carberry, Esq. - Senior Associate, University to get his undergraduate degree and with, and is the consummate professional. McAllister &Gallagher, Philadelphia. play football. An unfortunate accident, Daryl spent last summer working for Bill however, badly damaged his knee and kept Ryan, the Delaware County District Attorney, Daryl from ever playing a game for the Owls. and after graduation, Daryl will go to work for TUESDAY MARCH 11,1994 While at Temple, Daryl majored in Philosophy the Honors Program at the Department of and Criminal Justice. Justice in New York City. CAFETERIA COMMONS Daryl then moved on to Villanova Law Daryl's advice to first year students; "As a School. Daryl chose Villanova because "it was law student and attorney it is easy to be 6:30-7:30 COCKTAILS nice to know I could leave my car in the consumed with being at the top of your class or parking lot and have it still be there when I wiiming a case. Often this means overlooking 7:30-8:30 DINNER returned." what is the "right thing" to do, i.e. stepping on As Chair of the Honor Board, Daryl others to get to the top. So it is important to oversees any conflicts that arise over unfair keep things in perspective by balancing legal $12 Members $15 Non-members academic advantages, and supervises the knowledge with knowledge and values which $17 Faculty $20 Alumnae proctoring of final exams. However, make up who you are today... values which unbeknownst to most people, Daryl has done have propelled you into a position to help other much more at Villanova than being an Honor and to make change." January, 1994 • THE DOCKET • Page 3

•E'DiiaKjm. Pennsylvania Bar Exam inaeases passk reqniieients

To the Villanova Law Community, By Dale G. Larrimore, of the exam will pass the Pennsylvania Bar applicants will elect to take the PA exam with The idea and purpose behind the new On January 12, 1994, the Pennsylvania Exam. the new passing standards, but unless the Board of Bar Examiners announced major community room was to give student groups a An analysis of past performance on the Supreme Court authorized the hiring of changes in the passing requirements for the Multistate Bar Exam will help to explain the additional attorneys to grade the exam, the place to work from and access to phones to Pennsylvania Bar Exam starting with the significance of this change in grading release date for the results in Pennsylvania conduct group business. However, many February 1995 exam. By Order dated standards. In July of 1992, the median scaled will be delayed substantially. students decided to take advantage of the December 30, 1993, the Pennsylvania score of the 42,064 applicants who took the Even though the Court has not announced Supreme Court significantly raised the passing MBE nationwide was 144.6 In February of phones and make long-distance calls across the any express intention to reduce the number of standards on the PA bar exam. The effect of 1992, the national median scaled MBE score lawyers being admitted to the bar in country. The cost of the.se calls may have been this change is that the passing percentage will was only 139.6 This means that one-half of Pennsylvania , this order will have that effect. free to the individual students, but the actual decrease substantially and fewer students will the people taking those exams received scaled Whatever the reason, the Pennsylvania Bar cost was spread out around the student.'; via pass the bar exam in Peimsylvania after 1994. scores below those median scores. Examination will become one of the harder In recent years, Pennsylvania had acquired Whereas the median score represents a their tuition. bar exams in the country in 1995. Most states a reputation as one of the easiest states in number where there are equal numbers of test allow a low score in one portion of the exam Then in January, the phones disappeared which to take the bar exam; a haven of last scores above and below that figure, the mean to be balanced by a high score on the other. Contrary to some rumors, the administration refuge for people who were unsuccessful on scaled score is more like a traditional average Students who traditionally have difficulty with their first or second bar exam. More and more did not remove the phones due to student use; score. In recent bar examinations, the national multiple choice type exams have the comfort people have been taking the Pennsylvania mean (or average) scaled score has been of knowing that they can still pass the bar the phones were stolen.

Business Editor higher on both the essay portion of the exam Pennsylvania. Because of the change in the it has been rumored for years in Peimsylvania. Maneesh Garg and on the Multistate Bar Exam. Scores will passing standards, it is possible that these rates WHat is surprising is the degree of change in no longer be combined. The bar examiners will decrease substantially in 1995, by as this jurisdiction. The Pennsylvania Bar Sports Editor will not grade the essay papers of applicant Marl< Reed much as 15 to 25 percentage points. Examiners had enjoyed a reputation of treating who receive a scaled MBE score below 135. In addition to an expected reduction in the bar candidates like family. It seems that they Layout Editor Only the essay exams of candidates who score passing percentages on the Pennsylvania Bar are now taking a "tough love" approach to Melissa Palat 135 or higher on the MBE will be graded. Examination in 1995, a secondary result of raise the standards for admission to the bar of

Photography Editor The answers to the eight essay questions will this change in passing standards will most this jurisdiction. Chris Losquadro be averaged and scaled and only those likely be a delay in releasing the results of the Dale G. Larrimore is a partner in the students who receive scaled scores of 135 or bar exam. The bar examiners are able to Philadelphia firm of Deutsch, Larrimore & Staff: Alexa Abowitz, Renee Foreseth, Rhett Traband higher on both the MBE and the essay portion (Angry Young Man), Cathy Murphy, Phil Kline, receive the MBE results within a matter or Famish, P.C., concentrating in personal Richard McGuire, Nancy Boyce, D.J. Meinclce, Lee weeks following the bar exam but the results injury civil litigation. Mr. Larrimore received Koch, George Tsakataras, Matthew J. Meyer. All pieces for the forum section of the next of the Pennsylvania exam are not released his J.D. from Villanova University School of Docket must be turned into the Docket until November (for the July exam) because of Law and was admitted to the Bar in 1976. Mailbox by March 14, 1994, no later than The Villanova Law Docket Is published monthly by the students of the time involved in grading the essay papers. For over ten years, he has run the training 5:00 p.m. Each letter must contain the name, Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, PA 19085. Letters Under the new admission guidelines, more seminar which all arbitrators must take to address and phone number of the author and and articles are welcome from students, faculty, alumni, and the essays will have to be graded. In recent years become arbitrators for the Court of Common' community. Paid advertisements are also accepted. The Villanova must be typed, or preferably, on disk. The it is estimated that about 35 - 40% of the essay Pleas of Philadelphia, and has lectured in Law Docket is distributed free to all current students, faculty and Docket reserves the right to refuse any piece administrators. Alumni who wish to receive the The Villanova Law papers had to be graded (those applicant with various courses at Temple and Widener Law based on size, and requests that all pieces not Docket should notify The Villanova Law Docket at the above MBE scores below 135) whereas, under the Schools,. In addition to his law practice, since address. The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the exceed five double spaced, typed pages. Any new procedure starting in 1995, it is estimated 1976, Mr. Larrimore has also been the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Docket editors and questions regarding the policies or any other staff or the Villanova University School of Law. that about 60 - 65% of the essay papers will director of BAR/BRI of Pennsylvania, the information regarding the forum section can have to be graded. This will be offset by an principle course which most new attorneys use be answered by contacting an editor of the Faculty Advisor expected reduction in the number of people to prepare for the Pennsylvania examination.. Prof. John Cannon Docket staff. takin the exam, since fewer out of state February 1994 • THE DOCKET • Page 4

FTSP BY STEVE ODABASHIAN

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5wS O.A VftLeAjT PAY - I^EC-lSTR/tR Twelve Good Things You Should Know About VLS

By the Angry Aging Man again this is the Main Line and nobody gets you down. second what does this have to do with This is an article for those of you who killed on the Main Line). Villanova? didn't think I could do it. 8. The students who work for no credit for 4. The rest of the professors at VLS. societies or a certain yet to be published sports You know the best thing about VLS: We're 1. The people who work here; Surprises you doesn't it. Well after this last set magazine. O-k so maybe I am patting myself not Penn. Mike (Cafeteria Mike). Probably the of grades, I thought I'd try a little honey with on the back, but it makes up for the putrid fiiendliest person at VLS. He always loves you my vinegar. Why are they good? Professors grades I just got. Gee I guess I'll never make 13. Bonus employment update. Some action, up on flies and he often buys you the beverage are for the most part afways available. Several law review now. but basically I'm laying low waiting for the of your choice at a local establishment which professors are experts in their fields (we are recruiting wars to die down before I choose shall remain nameless. lucky just to be in their presence). Several You know what is pathetic: (other than my which firm I want to work for. Mrs. Fricker. She's another gem, very professors are actually good teachers. recent performance) The school's book buy- February 1st. I show up for a lunch friendly and helpful (just don't ask to use the back. In college, I counted on selling my interview twenty minutes late. Great start. It's fax machine). You know «^at realiy «ucks. The jnachines books back to pay for the last week of drinking not like me to miss a free meal. Do you think Brian Coupe. Has a key that opens every aren't stocked especially at crucial times. I and general debauchery. At Villanova, a forty this hurts my chances? door at VLS, need I say more. (Wait so does mean they're always running out of Jack dollar book written by our esteemed professors February 3rd. I arrive on time for the free Steve 0~hmmmm.) Daniels. has no resale value and is only worth five meal. It was a wild lunch. They hit me witfi Wendy Barron and her deep pockets. I like dollars. I've found the best use for some of the the surprise question that I was completely her because she's like a drug pusher; she is 5. Free Beer. I've always maintained that the books is to provide traction in the ice and unprepared for: So tell us about yourself. always handing out money. I'm not sure if I'll best thing about Villanova is the free beer. In snow. They also finished eating about twenty minutes feel the same way about her in a year when the the same vein, the wine and cheese receptions before I did which is something that never bills come due, but for right now she is very are nice. You can usually get a full meal out 9. Top ten good things about VLS happens. However, I did get comportment high on my list. Plus she's a Carolina fan, so of them if you make little sandwiches. 1. The fiill tuition refund checks if you don't points, especially for leaving with just a single she can't be all bad. find a job. stain on my shirt. Unfortunately they're not John the security guard. Always says hello You know what also sucks (machine division): 2. Julia Roberts attends classes here. hiring right now (sound familiar). When the damn machines won't take your 3. Free legal representation while you're a dollar even after you've dried it out and taped student here. it back together. That we don't get the 4. Guaranteed jobs upon graduation. "...Free Beer. I've always maintained National here. 5. Open bar in the lounge. "...You know what I really hate: listening 6. Beautiful law school gym facilities. to KYW and hearing every number called that the best thing about Villanova is the 6. The expanded computer facilities. This 7. Wonderful intramural program, run free beer..." year you can actually use a computer when flawlessly. except ours..." you need one, in fact you can play a variety of 8. No grade deflation. games on them and there are even rumors of 9. Having Dean Frankino's Credit Card secret directories with pornographic number. downloads (of course those are just rumors, 10. Free long distance phone calls. and he doesn't try to comer you and talk your aren't they Winfred?) Plus there's this thing February 4th. A close family friend who ear off. called e-mail (Professor Perritt can explain it 10. The kind 3Ls and 2Ls that give out was going to get me a job tells me that no one Kim Prokou. She has the keys to the liquor you) although I don't have an address outlines for no charge. These poor slobs crank is hiring. Oh, some rocket scientist he is. cabinets, need I say more. (AYM@ DOCKET® VLS). out 200 page comprehensive outlines that save February 5th. Yes, the job search continues you the trouble of going to class and give them on Saturdays, too. I send out a thank you letter. You know what I really hate: THE %#@&* You know what was very disappointing: to you for free. February 7th. I get a rejection letter from proofreaders at the printers. They makes me leaving Myrtle Beach. I was there for a job the University of Florida Law School look reelly stoopid. interview, no really I was. You know what I really hate: listening to Admissions Office. It seems I was rejected off KYW and hearing every number called except the wait list. Get with this century people. Of 2. The electric shock therapy professors. 7. The Librarians. They are extremely ours. The address for the body shop bills is course this letter is only slightly less timely These professors act like McLaughlin: In ten friendly even when they are beating you about Dean Frankino, Garey Hall, Villanova, PA than my W-2 form from 1988. words or less explain the holding in Van the head for making noise. The librarians are 19085. He'll cut you a check within a week. Gorkom ... Wrong. fountains of information, so in case you needed to know something they could help 11. The students. Once you weed through the Phones - Continued from Page 1 You know what was great: getting grades on you. They are also blind as bats (what do you jerks, dorks, geeks, wackos, the backstabbing using the phones for personal calls in the first Valentine's Day. At least they beat the Spring think I'm pregnant or that I bathe in fried losers, the competitive a#$holes (I'm not sure place, so they have no right to complain. What thaw. First years: remember February grades chicken oil?) The only thing I haven't brought they'll let me print that word) and the arrogant did they do before the phones were here? " don't mean squat. into the library is a keg and I'm working on snobs, I'm sure you'll find about 5 or 6 people Some students have questioned why even that. Is that a can of soda in your pocket or are who are really nice. local calls are not permitted on the phones. 3. The professors that don't call on you at you just glad to see me. What is a bigger joke: You know the best part about Spring: pitchers The first reason behind the lock-out on local random. Thank you for giving me the time to the no food in the library sign or the Do Not and catchers report; March madness; no calls is that the phones are to be for student- write this column, catch-up on my sleep, day­ Enter sign. jackets; walk outside without slipping and group use only. An officer of Court Jesters dream, touch-up the resume (yes I really was sliding; return to the links; and less than 100 stated that "I had to wait in line to use a phone the CEO of IBM), plan rotisserie league draft You know who I really admire (Olympic days to go. while someone called their mother. " Many strategy, look at the Sunday betting lines, stare division): Dan Jansen. The Sisyphus of our other student groups have similar views. (See out the window and work on the daily day. (Wasn't he the guy with the rock) It takes 12. The Flag. O-k so I'm reaching here, but Docket Editorial - Page 3) crossword puzzle. determination and an extraordinary will to win every time I look out the window and see the The second reason is that the school is You know what's creepy: The mafia to compete in an event that has so many tragic stars and stripes, I swell with patriotism. We charged seven cents for each local call, connection at this school. I wouldn't be memories. I wish I had the same should never forget the sacrifices of the people regardless of the distance from the school. For surprised if when the snow thaws we don't find determination to keep getting back on the who died for this country, died to protect our these reasons, all calls whether long distance some dead bodies in the snow drifts (then horse, no matter how many times life knocks inalienable rights, such as free speech. Wait a and local, are not available to students. I Febniaiy 1994 • THE DOCKET • Page 5 The Leadership and the Law tti Seminar Series Presents its first speaker iii

MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA THE HONORABLE RENDELL

Monday March 14th at 7:30 pm Rooms 29 and 30 Refreshments will be served Februaiy, 1994 • THE DOCKET • Page 6

The Villanova Environmental Law Journal The Student Bar Association invites you to fits Fifth Annual Symposium presents "DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL Professor John F. Dobbyn LIABILITY IN SEC FILINGS, for the FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND DEBT INSTRUMENTS" Second Annual featuring Reuschlein Speaker Series

Richard Y. Roberts Professor Elizabeth Glass Geltman Commissioner The National Law Securities & Exchange Comm. George Washington University

Mark A. Stach Marcia E. Mulkey General Counsel's Office Regional Counsel Ashland Oil, Inc. EPA Region III

Amy A. Ripepi Michael M. Meloy Partner, Arthur Andersen & Co. Partner, Manko, Gold & Katcher

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remain healthy, they have what it takes to not have kept him out of a substantial amoimt of Spurs still need another big time scorer for me Phoenix. only overtake Orlando, but also either Chicago games. Johnson's injury seems to be infectious to think they could get to the Western Finals 7. 27-20 Portland Trailblazers. The or Atlanta if either fades. to the Hornets other marque player Alonzo and beyond, but I would not be surprised in the Blazer's window of opportunity of winning a 6. 23-23 . For a team that Mourning who was forced to miss the all-star least bit if they do. Look for them to win the NBA Championship have passed; they have has won seven games in a row and reached the game. Without their two star players Charlotte Midwest division and possibly overtake Seattle just gotten too old. It would be wise to trade .500 mark for the first time all season, it does is on a eight game losing streak entering the as the best team in the West. off some of their marketable old pieces (Clyde not make much sense to shake up the team all-star break. The Hornets could be in serious 4. 31-15 . The Suns have Drexler, Terry Porter, Jerome Kersey, and with the rumored trade for . danger of not making the playoffs if either or benefitted by having their star players like Buck Williams) to get younger and make The Pacers are a talented team with Reggie both of those players do not come back and Kevin Johnson out with another Championship push. With Clifford Miller, Pooh Richardson and , but healthy. In their absence, , injuries. It's as if those players have been Robinson, and , continue to be only a mediocre team that Dell Curry and Eddie Johnson have stepped it resting while players like Cedric Ceballos and Portland has a group of young talented players barely makes the playoffs. This year will be up offensively, but can not be entrusted to be Oliver Miller have kept the Suns in position to to build a championship team. Portland, who no exception as the Pacers battle the Hornets, the leaders of the team. When Alonzo returns overtake the forerunners when they return. will probably lose in the first round of the Nets, Heat for the last three spots in the to the team, look for the Hornets to resurface One of the most valuable lessons that they playoffs, would be wise to fire coach Rich playoffs. Coach Larry Brown, in his first year as a legitimate scare to the upper echelon of learned from last year is that the regular season Adleman after the season is over because it's in Indiana, seems to always find a way to get the East. does not matter, it's the playoffs that count. So time for a fresh beginning. his team into the playoffs in the first year that the Suns may just let the front-runners to have 8. 22-25 Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets, he takes over it (see N.J. and L.A. Clipjiers). It Western Conference the better records and then take them out come who got off to a pretty good start, have come may be time for them to take the "you have to 1. 35-10 Seattle Supersonics. The deepest, playoff time. The Suns know what they have crashing down, but the last spot of the playoffs get worse before you get better" approach. most talented, most multi-facet team in the to do to win a Championship and Barkley is theirs to lose. It seems the only team Look for Coach Brown to hold up his tradition NBA has the best record in the league and would like to retire after this season on top and capable of catching the Nuggets are the once and make the playoffs and the Pacers hold up looks to continue to own that distinction. probably will do both. The Suns will at least mighty Lakers. Denver is a young nucleus theirs and lose in the first round. However having the best record in the league get to the Western Conference Finals. If they with LaPhonso Ellis, and 7. 23-24 Miami Heat. The Heat who have does not insure that you will win the get into the NBA Finals, they will beat any Byrsuit Stith, but lacks maturity and leadership. as much talent as any team in the NBA just can Championship. Look for Kendall Gill, who Eastern representatives, it's the opposing Denver in dire need of a point guard and will not seem to break away from mediocrity. was traded to Seattle over the summer, to step Western Conference representative in the not be going any where soon until they ge^- Miami was the first expansion team to make it up and become more assertive on the conference Finals that they have'to worry one. Muhittrimad Adul-Rauf, who got off to 3; the playoffs, but has since been passed by both offensive end. All-star has about. fast start, but who has cooled down since, Charlotte and Orlando. For some reason this emerged as a bonafide star of the league and 5. 31-18 . The Jazz has played could be traded to provide the Nuggets that group of talented players has not gelled can only get better under Coach George Karl. well during the first half with all-stars Karl much needed piece of the puzzle. Denver will together; time might have passed for this group Look for the Seattle to at least go to the Malone and John Stockton leading the way. be happy to make the playoffs, but will quickly to stay together. Miami thought they had a Western Conference Championship if not Fans of the Jazz know not to get too excited exit. trade with the Clippers for , further. because they are notorious for their playoff but the deal was vetoed at the last minute by 2. 34-12 Rockets. The Rockets failures. If the Jazz remain in fifth place look PLAYOFF POSITIONS Clippers ownership. The Heat have a good who broke records for winning games out of for them to be bounced out of the playoffs in young nucleus of players to build on with the block, but played under .500 lately, are the first round. If Utah loses in the first round, East West , , and praying that they have a second wind. They look for them to fire Coach Jerry Sloan to 1. New York 1. San Antonio Harold Miner. If the desperate Clippers want are a tired desperate team and could not have move up to that next level; Chuck Daly would 2. Atlanta 2. Seattle to trade Manning, the Heat should be able to asked for the all-star break to come at a better be a nice fit if he retires from the Nets. The 3. Chicago 3. Phoenix make the deal without breaking this nucleus time. Houston has not reacted well to their Jazz have a chance to move up to fourth place 4. Orlando 4. Houston up. The Heat will make the playoffs, but will lack of a reliable second scorer by panicking and win their first round matchup, if the 5. Cleveland 5. Utah disintegrate in the first round. and attempting to trade for for Rockets either continue to slide or make 6. Miami 6. Golden State 8. 22-24 New Jersey Nets. The Nets a team Horry, Bullard and two 2nd round draft another foolish trade. If Utah remains in the 7. Charlotte 7. Portland that looked like it was turning that comer to choices to Detroit for Sean Elliott. Houston fifth, position and the Rockets fall to the fourth 8. Indiana 8. Denver becoming a legitimate Eastern contender last should have expected a lot more in return for position, the Jazz have an opportunity to win a year were decimated by the death of Drazen giving up that much, especially giving up on opening round playoff series. If that does not 1st Round Playoffs Petrovic, the departure of Chris Dudley and the young Horry. Houston who still needs another happen, the Jazz are done. N.Y. 3-0 over Indiana ill-advised trading of Sam Bowie to the scorer could probably get 6. 27-20 Golden State Warriors. The San Antonio 3-0 over Denver Lakers. N.J. currently has two all-stars without including Horry in the deal. If Warriors have played inspired ball with all the Atlanta 3-2 over Charlotte Derrick Coleman and Kenny Anderson on its Houston does not make a move, they still are a injuries they have sustained ( Seattle 3-1 over Portland roster, but could wind up with only one if they championship contender if Hakeem and Sarunas for the season and Chris Mullin Chicago 3-1 over Miami decide to trade Coleman because of his Olajuwon's supporting cast steps it up; they for a part). Golden State really misses Phoenix 3-2 over Golden State contractual demands and his pending free have to really step it up on both ends of the Hardaway's leadership and offensive creativity Cleveland 3-1 over Orlando agency. Perhaps they would be wise to call floor. Look for Houston to fade and lose the that current point guard Avery Johnson can not Houston 3-2 over Utah Houston and offer Coleman for what Houston division to the Spurs. provide. With Hardaway, the Warriors are a gave Detroit (, Matt Bullard and 3. 35-12 San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are not only one of the most talented teams, but a 2nd Round Playoffs two 2nd round draft picks) before that the hottest team winning nine games in a row championship-calibre team. The Warriors, led N.Y. 4-2 over Cleveland particular deal was nixed. If the Nets trade entering the all-star break, but hope they have by all-star Latrell Sprewell and rookie Chris San Antonio 4-2 over Houston Coleman, it appears that they will not only not peaked too early. , who is Webber, hope that Chris Mullin can return to Chicago 4-3 over Atlanta drop from the playoff race, but lose Chuck the leader in triple-doubles and the 2nd leading his all-star form. If Mullin returns to his Phoenix 4-3 over Seattle Daly as their coach. If Coleman is traded, look scorer, is my choice for MVP. With former self and Marciulionis comes back for for the Nets to drop out from the playoff field rebounding machine Dennis Rodman, the playoffs, the Warriors could be a monkey Conference Finals,-•». ?! altogether. Robinson can extend his game further and not wrench to the other Western Conference teams N.Y. 4-3 over Chicago 9. 22-25 . The Hornets worry about rebounds as much. Coach John that are having Championship dreams. The San Antonio 4-3 over Phoenix have gone backwards since they signed Larry Lucas' instructions to Robinson should be for Warriors could even move up to the fifth or Johnson to that huge, long-term contract him to keep shooting the ball every time he possibly the fourth position. No team will be NBA Finals extension before the season. Johnson's back touches it. With Robinson, the Spurs have a looking forward to playing the Warriors in the San Antonio 4-3 over New York problems which do not look to have subsided player who can carry the team by his self. The opening round of the playoffs except maybe New undergraduate dorms behind St. Mary's to house 600 by Nathan Murawsky Remley stated that these new spaces should entered the lounge on a Friday evening only to Starting next fall, the law school will have help to alleviate what was once a serious find both T.V's monopolized by 600 undergraduate neighbors living in four housing problem at Villanova. Sean Fahey, undergraduates who were "making a mess of new apartment buildings located behind St. 3L, attended Villanova for his undergraduate the place." Unfortunately, keeping Mary's. The buildings which will be ready degree, and noted that "I wasn't even undergraduates out of the building is difficult sometime around mid-July, consist of 150 guaranteed housing as a freshman." at best. four-person apartments. While the new buildings may help the There are also those students who are Dan Remley, Assistant Director of Housing undergraduate school, many law students are concerned over the use of St. Mary's gym. Sud Services stated that the new apartments will concerned over how 600 new students will Patel, chairman of the intramural basketball increase the total undergraduate housing affect the law school. The most common league noted that "we are already last on the capacity to 3800. Moreover, the new concern of law students has been the parking totem pole when it comes to reserving the gym apartments will allow the university to situation; however, the new dorms will include for intramurals, now we'll never be able to use guarantee housing up though a student's junior adequate parking for all those students living it." year, seeing as these buildings are exclusively there, thereby not affected the amount of One final concern has been over parking. for junior and senior students. parking available for law students. Many law students questioned whether parking The apartments themselves, Remley Many law students have already spaces designated for law students would be explained, contain two bedrooms, fully complained about undergraduate students constantly taken by students in the new dorms. equipped kitchens, furnished living rooms, one using the law school facilities. The official However, Remley stated that the new dorms and a half baths, and are fully carpeted. Aside school policy is that the law school is for law will have ample parking for all the residents of from the apartments, the school has no plans of students only. The most common area of the new dorms, and if necessary, ample building another dining hall, or expanding the complaint has been the use of the lounge to measures will be taken to ensure the New dorms, located behind St. Mary's are scheduled to be finished dining hall at St. Mary's. watch cable. One law student claimed that she availability of parking for the law school. in time for 600 junior and senior Villanova students next fall. S^O^S

IN SEARCH OF AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL-STAR BREAK

By Mark Reed Supersub Craig Ehlo has given Atlanta that as Chicago's dependable set-shooter. Look for trade for a scorer like Danny Manning, Lionel With all playoff positions virtually wrapped needed offense off the bench the Bulls to fade down the Simmons or Chuck Person would put them in a up at the All-Star break, all that needs to be and shockingly Koncack has stretch, simply because better position for that championship. decided is the ranking of the teams as they been a productive member of they realize that winning 4. 27-20 . The Magic led jockey for position down the stretch. As the the team coming off the bench. the division title does not by NBA leading scorer Shaquille O'Neal and break comes, teams like Houston, Phoenix, Wilkens has preached that make a NBA Champion. rookie sensation Anfrenee Hardaway are and Charlotte, need the break to take a defense is the key to win a 3. 34-14 New York knocking on that door of legitimate contenders breather, get healthy or make adjustments for Championship and the Hawks Knicks. The Knicks finally in the East, but are still a power forward away the second half push for the Championship. have responded by leading the made the trade for a point to be taken seriously. The early season trade While teams like San Antonio, Indiana, NBA in defense. What guard that they needed, but for Anthony Avent certainly did not shore up Cleveland and Golden State wish the season Atlanta has that N.Y. or still lack that third scorer the power forward problem. Orlando has a never stopped as they have either been on a Chicago does not have is the that can open up things. luxury of players like Scott Skiles and Dennis long winning streak or have started to gel as a ability to either out run or shut Too bad Isaiah Thomas Scott that would allow the Magic to trade for a team. Surprisingly teams like Atlanta and down an opponent. Look for received that sweetheart stud power forward but Orlando probably Chicago have played over their heads this first Atlanta to win the Central deal from the Detroit needs to be patient with Avent and keep that half and are competing, not only, for their Division. ownership because Isaiah group together. Shaq has to improve his division title, but also the Eastern Conference. 2. 34-13 . would have satisfied both offensive game and his free throw shooting With Micfiael Jordan's retirement and these Led by Scottie Pippen and of the Knicks needs. The because opposing teams will continue to foul above-mentioned factors this seems to be the fellow all-stars Horace Grant Knicks can not feel him once he comes inside. The Magic with most wide-open race for an NBA and B.J. Armstrong, the Bulls comfortable with only all- their many talents may be able to beat one of Championship in recent memory. In the are overachieving and playing stars and the top three contenders and make to the Eastern Conference Atlanta, Chicago and New as if Michael Jordan never left John Starks as their proven Eastern Conference Championship. Besides York are the only three teams that have the floor. Pippen has stepped scorers because that puts Atlanta, Orlando has the most offensive team legitimate Championship hopes, while in the up his game and taken it to too much pressure on both among the top four teams in the East and could Western Conference it's Seattle, Houston, San new heights. The question of those players and the turn the game into a track meet if they meet Antonio, Phoenix, and possibly Utah. whether he can sustain it Knick's defense. Both of either N.Y. or Chicago. Look for the Magic to through the second half and those players can not afford give way to Cleveland for the fourth spot. Eastern Conference. the playoffs remains to be to have a bad game 5. 24-23 Cleveland Cavs. The Cavs have 1. 34-13 . No one, including seen; the regular season is one because no other Knick been playing their best ball all season long myself, thought the Hawks were a playoff thing, but the playoffs is player has stepped up to before the all-star break and have to remain team let alone a legitimate NBA Champion another because the games indicate that they can playing well to possibly beat out Orlando for with Wilkens winning Coach of the Year have more meaning. Without provide the offense that is the fourth place ranking. It is highly unlikely honors. Coach Lenny Wilkens has Jordan, both Grant and needed. Without that third that they could catch up to Chicago and transformed this mediocre franchise to a Armstrong have stepped it up scorer, N.Y. has to play Atlanta and make it a three-team race for the legitimate NBA Championship. Led by All- offensively but the Bulls still those under 100 point Central division. Cleveland under new Coach Stars Dominque Wilkins and lack that second big scorer. games and hope that's Mike Fratello have finally gelled as a team and and strongman Kevin Willis, Atlanta has risen Perhaps it will be rookie Toni enough; unlike football a are fully healthy to make that stretch run for to the top of the Eastern Conference and are Kukoc, who has already won great defense alone will not the playoffs and that elusive Championship. the surprise team of the year. Stacy Augmon three games with last second win you championships. While the Cavs have been playing better and Andrew Lang round out the starting line­ shoots, that comes to the fore Perhaps the Knicks have defense, their offensive output has gone down up with Lang plugging up the big hole in the front. looks to be what it takes to win a dramatically with only all-star Mark Price middle that Jon Koncack could never fill. taking over for the retiring John Paxson's role championship with their present squad, but a playing up to standards. If Cleveland can

Mark Reed - Sports Editor's Sweet Sixteen and Final Four

By Mark Reed Big Sky Midwestern Collegiate March Madness, March Madiiess, March 1. Montana 1. Xavier, Ohio Kla'dness!' It's that time of thfe year where Big South Missouri Valley universities all across the U.S. anticipate that 1. Towson State 1. Tulsa their team will make the round of 64. For the Big Ten North Atlantic local fan interest, it looks like Temple, Perm 1. Purdue 1. Drexel and probably Drexel will go to the show; the 2. Michigan Northeast other local teams' only chance of going is if 3. Indiana 1. Robert Morris they do the improbable and win they 4. Wisconsin Ohio Valley respective conference tournaments. With only 5. Minnesota 1. Murray State four weeks of basketball left before the lucky 6. Illinois Pacific 10 SWEET SIXTEEN 64 are picked, lets get a look out all the 7. Michigan State 1. California 1. TEMPLE conferences and the teams that should make Big West 2. UCLA 2. CINCINNATI the first cut. 1. Pacific 3. Arizona 3. MICHIGAN 2. New Mexico State Patriot 4. UMASS Atlantic Coast Colonial 1. Lafayette 5. NORTH CAROLINA 1. Duke 1. Old Dominion Southeastern 6. GEORGIA TECH 2. North Carolina 2. James Madison 1. Kentucky 7. WISCONSIN 3. Maryland East Coast 2. Florida 4. Wake Forest Great Midwest 3. Arkansas 8. SAINT LOUIS 5. Georgia Tech 1. Saint Louis 4. Mississippi State 9. PENN Atlantic Ten 2. Alabama-Birmingham Southern 10. XAIVER 1. Mass. 3. Cincinnati 1. Davidson 11. CALIFORNIA 2. Temple 4. Marquette Southland 12. KENTUCKY 3. West Virginia Ivy League 1. Nicholls State 13. SYRACUSE 4. George Washington 1. Perm Southwest 14. ARKANSAS Big East Metro 1. Texas 15. ARIZONA 1. Connecticut 1. Louisville 2. Texas A & M 16. WEST VIRGINIA 2. SjTapuse 2. Virginia Tech Southwestern • y - 3. Boston College Metro Atlantic 1. Southern University 4. Pittsburgh 1. Manhattan Sun Belt FINAL FOUR 5. Georgetown Mid American 1. Texas Pan Am 1. GEORGIA TECH Big Eight 1. Ohio University Transamerica 2. TEMPLE 1. Kansas Mid-Continent 1. Centenary 3. UMASS 2. Missouri 1. Wisconsin-Green Bay West Coast 4. SYRACUSE 3. Oklahoma State Mid-Eastern 1. San Francisco 4. Kansas State 1. Coppin State Western Athletic l.BYU