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Vol. 83 No. 10 Baruch College, CUNY Marcil 1, 1983

V.P. Carboni GROUP WILL REPRESENT BARUCH Quits DSSG AT BUDGET MEETING IN ALBANY Faculty Reduction and Tuition Increase CAUS GOVERNMENT 'POSITIVE EXPERIENCE' Have 'Serious Implications' says Aaron

problem," said Wertheimer. "It By Steven Appenzeller By Michael Flanigan will mean fewer teachers, fewer sec­ tions, bigger classes, and the in­ Annette Carboni, former ex­ An eight-member committee comprising administration, faculty, ability of students to get the classes ecutive vice-president of the Day they need." and alumni plans to visit legislators Session Student Government "The student is the largest group (DSSG) resigned in the beginning in Albany in March to discuss the potential tuition hike and faculty that will be affected by negative of February due to ideological dif­ outcomes," said Dean Aaron. "It ferences with the current ad­ reduction called for in the proposed state budget. is time for them to become aware of ministration. Reflecting on her two the issue. Besides dollars and cents, and a half 'years in the OSSG (first The committee which will be headed by Steve Wertheimer, there are more serious as a council member and then as ex­ implications." ecutive vice-president) she noted, Director of College Relations of the "Overall, it's been a positive ex­ Largest student body since 1917 is processed during Registration. Story on Page S. Baruch branch of the CUNY perience." Legislative Action Council ....,.,. She hopes to see more involve­ (CLAC), will time its visit to coin­ . .~: . ment in student government, cide with that of the other chapters. especially in the upcoming elec­ "The prime mission of CLAC on tions. She says, "It's important for Discussion of 13-Week Term Over; each campus is to develop a pro­ ~ students to get involved, because gram that will culminate in the ac­ • ..:, they can make a difference." Car­ tual meeting in Alban)' with boni feels that student government Faculty Views Sent To Segall members of the state legislature, can be a viable institution. particularly pertaining to the'83-'84 -K:nowJt(Jge--or~tl1c. PRESlDENT .. TO DECIDE SCHEDULE IN 3-4.WEEKS budge~," said Associate Dean of .." system:is im- ~--"-'--'.' . portant for student interest and in­ Students, Dr. RonaJdAaron. volvement, she feels. "Students At the faculty meeting held to "It has to be made at an ap­ shoul4i know that they can go By Michael Ueacy discuss the Issue.. proponents of propriate time, when .. CUNY in­ upstairs (fourth floor of the Stu­ both sides were invited to speak. terests are being considered," s2id dent Center] and become actively A general meeting of the faculty According to some of those pres­ Wertheimer. This, he went on to involved," says Carboni. "Even if was held on February 3rd in order nt, the general consensus was to say, might be middle or late March. ... a student does not opt for first to further consider arguments from remain with the existing system. "Our intention," he confided, "is hand experience," she said, both sides of the proposed 13-week Opponents of the change were re­ to make sure they get .a personal It "knowledge of the system is impor­ semester proposal. All discussions portedly concerned with the feeling of what these cuts involve." 'j tant because it affects many aspects have been completed and the deci­ lengthening of class periods, par­ A preliminary analysis of the Dr. Ronald Aaron of student life." sion on whether or not to imple­ ticularly those which are already governor's proposed '83-'84 Associate Dean of Students A council, composed of twenty ment the new schedule is now in 7S or 100 minutes long. Dr. Ronald budget, prepared by the Office of members, is the most powerful the hands of President Joel Segall. Aaron, Associate Dean of Stu­ the Chancellor of CUNY, indicate Both Aaron and Wertheimer body in government since it can, According to Professor Tracy Bra­ dents, indicated that while better' the following: would like to see students writing with a two-thirds majority, over­ gen of the Compensatory Educa­ students would be able to handle • The firing of 242 teaching letters to their respective legislators. ride the president. Council tion Department, who chaired the the change, the weaker ones would faculty by August 31, and 312 non­ They are also counting on CLAC members hold a general meeting committee which investigated the not fare as well. Other faculty teaching faculty and administrative members to mobilize student every Thursday during club hours, proposed change, "We should be members interviewed were con­ staff by April 1. groups through clubs and associa­ open to the public unless two-thirds hearing of a decision in three or cerned with some of Baruch's al­ • The suggested imposition of tions. of council votes for a closed four weeks." ready overworked/undermanned $12.50 per full-time equivalent . "Our mission is to project meeting. The council votes on all This proposal to modify the se­ facilities, particularly the Educa­ (FfE) student to support computer CUNY as an university that will committee decisions. A member of mester structure at Baruch dates tional Computer Center (ECC). and computer-related acquisitions. su ffer from increases and council can form an ad-hoc com­ back to the beginning of last year They felt that- shortening the All students would be charged, cutbacks," said Dean Aaron. UWe mittee which any member of coun­ and as a result, Professor Bragen's semester, even by one week, regardless of the courses in which would like students to share their cil and any interested student may committee was formed in March of would increase the demand on the theyenroll. concerns with their legislators. This '82. Since then, committee memo. • $150 per full-time equivalent will complement other associations join. Ad-hoc committees are Continued on Page S formed to investigate an issue such ers have been examining the pros (FfE) tuition increase and $1,400 in CUNY that will be fighting to as library hours and report their and cons of such a change. which for non-residential students: stave off the increases and cut­ findings to the council, which will included eval uating the relative "This is a very serious practical backs." then decide on a course of action. success or failure of similar pro­ Council. members also sit on the grams at other CUNY schools, committees of the ossa. The such as Manhattan Community council chairperson is the council and Hunter Colleges. Last semes­ member who received the most ter, in a student goverment spon­ votes in the election. sored survey, students seemed to The Committee on Committees, come out in favor of retaining the potentially very powerful, sends its existing system. However, the members to administration com­ , credibility of this survey, as far as mittee meetings. While students representing the whole student don't vote, they may offer input. body, was severely damaged by Any student can get involved low student participation, reported- (and have a vote) in the Campus . lyabout ten percent. On January 6, . Affairs Committee, responsible for the committee recommended keep­ organizing events such as parties ing the existing semesterlength, but and trips. also suggested pursuing further al­ Dr. Norman Storer President of Faculty Senate Continued on Page 4 ternatives. CENTERFOLD: WOMYN, WOMEN, WOMYN .~

- - -~ -~---'---- Page 2 March 1, 1983 ~DITORIAL VIEWPOINTS I Twentieth Century Woman: Revolution In Evolution Comp Ed Losses Snowball Dear Editor: Compensatory Programs, that he Woman is one half our world, one half our parentage, one half our psyche (see lung). In By way of a supplement to your speak on my behalf to those responsible in the Provost's Office many cultures, for many generations, she has been denied public recognition for abilities and lead article in the February 15 Ticker; "Pena Ousted: Tutoring for endorsing the re-funding of my achievements which society has chosen to consider the exclusive domain of the male of the Program Future Uncertain''-I ESL Tutoring and Special Services species. In the 20th century, some societies have found it necessary to change their limited should like to inform your readers project for the second semester. My view on what is and is not permissible for a woman to do as an active participant in public that a casualty of the summary stated reasons .for withdrawing life. dismissal of Marjorie Pena was the were in direct response to Dr. Mini-~rkshop Alers' acknowledged intention to This change is self-serving. The modern world needs woman. Therefore, the powers-that­ ESL Tutoring Pro­ gram that I had instituted under her> exercise his prerogative as Director have-been have made concessions-sometimes grudgingly, sometimes self-righteously, direction last semester. . of the Department to relieve Mar­ sometimes kicking and screaming all the way. What many of us-men and women Perhaps our biggest innovation jorie Pena of her functions in direc­ both-fail to realize is that by enlarging woman's domain we are doing ourselves, not her, in the course of the Fall '82 ting the Reading/Writing the favor. semester was to initiate both ESL Workshop. Since my ESL tutoring project was conceived and im­ The creation, bearing and nurturing of the young of the species happens, by biological and non-ESL WAT (Writing Assessment Test) preparation mini­ plemented in conjunction with wisdom, to be built into woman. Changes in her social functions should in no way demean workshop study groups, conducted Marjorie Pena's pedagogical and this most fundamental of purposes. Woman can never, biologically, be man. Vive fa dif­ by peer tutors trained by Marjorie administrative efforts and ference. Equally important for our future is that we don't make biology our excuse for deny­ Pena, and utilizing a New York philosophy, I felt that there was no ing the intelligence, integrity, talents and strength of woman, one half the world. Times clippings Resource File that I way in which I could effectively continue with the ESL segment of Change, especially a change as radical as suddenly recognizing the worth of one half the assembled. Alas, that this project was so short-lived; and that it was the tutorial services-especially in world, is bound to be upsetting. Acknowledging woman upsets moral and legal codes, world so precipitously cutdown just when light of the eleventh hour timing views, philosophies, language, totems, ways of behaving, taboos, et of. If we're lazy and we were both broadening and more that I considered to be destructive cowardly, we will let this upset deter us from improving our world. If we keep our best in­ pointedly focusing the supportive of educational and administrative terests in mind, we will continue our reevaluation of woman's role. tutoring services to compensate for continuity and credibility. I would like to thank students, We will change our minds. the insufficiencies of WAT preparation for ESL and. non-ESL tutors, and certain faculty members students alike (the critical need for and administrators for their interest which has been more than apparent in, and co-operation with, my ef­ to me, as a teacher ofboth ESL and forts to enhance both the ESL and It's Your Government the WAT Composition Study Lab non-ESL tutoring services under CED 0016; and of which the letters the directorship of Marjorie Pena published in the February 15, 1983 in the Reading/Writing Workshop, Get Involved Now Ticker "Viewpoints" column gave for what was to have been the added indication). I 1982/1983 academic year. Our democratic ideal of a government of the people, for the people, and by the people On January 20, 1983 (the week Sincerely, should apply to student government as well as the federal system. Knowledge ofgovernmen­ before the resumption of classes for Ellie Hakim tal processes is absolutely necessary to such a system. the second semester), I withdrew Adjunct Lecturer (CEO), my request to Dr. Alers, as new Department of Comperrsatory Constituents of a government should be aware of the policy-making apparatus that Chairman of the Department of Programs decides issues affecting their future. Ia-student government, this includes the council and the .- committee system. (Story on page /) Election procedures are of vital importance since a population that does not take part in determining elected officials has lost its voice. We see an active, informed electorate as being Sigma Fills Tutoring Gap essential in a democratic society. To the Editor, The student government elections in May present an opportunity for increased student with the student-at no cost to the With regard to your story''WAT tutee! Any number of tutoring ses­ participation. FAILURE: Remedial Needs Not sions may be arranged for during All interested students should become involved in student government. Being Met," 1 wish to point out an the course of the term, and a stu­ Those willing to put in all the time and effort a student government post requires should important resource available to den t may receive help in more than consider running for office. If you have less time, student government can always use extra students who need special help one subject. We have tutors which was overlooked not only by available for all subjects: English, help at its events. your writer, but by the remarks of Math, Statistics, Computer Finally, every student should vote in the elections so that a few do not decide for all Professor Bazerman and Professor courses, Languages, Management, (something that happens all too frequently in elections ranging from president of the United Gordon. I am referring to the PoliSci ... you need only ask. States to president of the local school board). Tutorial Service provided by the In view ofthe lack offormal pro­ Go up to the fourth floor of the student center (DSSG) or the fifth floor of the 24th street members of Sigma Alpha Delta, grams available from the school, it which has been operating suc­ building (ESSA) and get involved. Consider running for office or joining a committee. is up to the student to make the cessfully for many years. most of what is available and ~e Observe a council meeting in action. Help out during a campus event. Get involved! The service works in the follow­ have a very good track record for ing manner: A student desiring this type of work. Additionally, it is assistance would fill out the proper to be hoped that the faculty will form (available from Charles Lyle suggest to students who would or Robin Selditch, room 527 or benefit from this type of program 529, 26th Street). The head of our that they contact us early in the tutorial committee, currently Sa term. Su, would then select from a large Mark Friedman list of A students and professionals Sigma Alpha-Delta Chapter in the field a tutor who will work ~ Micbael Flanigan Editor-in-Chief Erin Blackwell Susan Cuccinetlo Library's Plagiarism Cure Managing Editor Editorial Consultant To the Editor: How to Write a Term Paper-and Lisa Rhode'S Steve Greenberg Steven Appenzeller Damian Begley With reference to the half-page A void Plagiarism which is available News Editor Features Editor Arts Editor Sports Editor advertisement on page 6 of the at the Reference Desk in the Gregory V. Glover Barbara 8erkus Joe Spasiano Ticker, for February 15, of which library. Further. the Library Open Photography Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager one part offers copies for term Workshops (starting February 25) papers for "instructional" pur­ Secretary: May Wong will help students to write A papers poses only: given that reliance on of their own. Editorial Intern: James KeUy such a 'short cut might easily lead a Editorial Assistant: Joan Chin Students should also be aware student down the primrose path to that the Library Instruction Divi­ Photographers: Juan Brito, Frank B.B. Kucija, Joe Spasiano plagiarism, it would be well to sion collects copies of such "term Staff Writers: C.L. Abernathy, Louis Bastone, Kerine Chang, Gregory Caleca. Michael Deacy, weigh the consequences of a charge paper mill" materials so that Joseph Fagan, Paul Golden, Steve Kaldon, Peter Konfederak, Robert G. Larson, ChrIs Lebloas, of plagiarism which are spelled out Baruch student papers can be com­ David Lubin, Linda Lukas, Felicia Raphael, Irina Richardson. Dawn Rodriguez, Apnjita Sikri on pages 42-43 of the student hand­ )li)ared with them where plagiarism is Columnists: Erick Alexander, Wesley Thurman, Edmund Unneland book. In short, plagiarism could suspected. mean expulsion. The TIc~er Is pubUsbed fortnightly on Tuesdays by the students of Baruch CoUege. All communJca· Sincerely, A recent faculty teaching seminar dons must be typed and signed. Address to: The TIcker, Box 377, 137 East 22 Street, New York, Eleanor Langstaff N.Y. 10010. has made instructors sensitive to the intellectual harm plagiarism Associate Professor Telephone: 725-7620/7622. Library Instruction Next Deadline: Friday, March 4 does to Students, and has resulted in the publication of a booklet, . More letters next page Marcb 1, 1983 The Ticker Page 3 OP-ED- .v- Nigeria's Side Stones'Own American Management: Power Corrupts , ~ Dear Editor, Dear Editor: The students responded, "With e ss, Wheeler believes that this The piece by Erick Alexander 'Peter Konfederak's article on the By Wesley Thurman management.•, None of his 80 pu­ basic, function can be taken to the (Ticker, February 15) made In­ Rolling Stones' movie (Ticker, pils voted in favor of a position extreme. He describes their ac­ teresting reading except that he February 15) was greatly unap­ Are American executives too where the director would maximize tions on occasion as being despot­ missed the facts, knowingly or preciated. Here are my comments: selfish? This seems to be the topic profits-s-and thus refuse the profli­ ic. And he adds, this interferes unknowingly. 1. Mr. Konfederak appears to be of business students, professors, gate bid for Carborundum. Glaub­ with the coordination of the pro­ I wish to know where yow in­ obsessed with' age. He would have and corporate heads. Some say er was appalled. After all, aren't duction process. He recalls orre oc­ terest is, Mr. Alexander? Are you us believe that rock 'n' roll is ex­ -that it's a "'bum rap" yet others these our nation's future mana­ casion when a co-worker who was representing the student populus clusively for the wrinkleless. say that it's a valid argument. gers? . rightfully due a promotion was un­ who pays for the funding of this 2. As far as the Stones (save Jag­ , Several years ago a Harvard pro­ justly refused the position by man­ fessor of Finance, Robert Glauber, A similar problem was posed to paper by informing them objective­ ger) barely moving, what the hell students here at Baruch by Profes­ agement. The position went to ly or are you using your accessibil­ does Konfederak want Bill and confronted his class with a dilem­ someone with less seniority and ma: at a corporate board meeting sor Wittig Berm in Management ity to a media as a platform to for­ Charlie to do-meet in a head-on 2120. Her technique may have experience, because (according to of Kennecott Copper Companyy a ward your personal ego? Your piece . collision? been different, but her: results Howard and others) he was a com­ was nothing short of gibberish to 3. Mick may be the body of the director must face what he believes pany person, and would help man­ is a totally selfish and financially were similar. She divided the class tarnish the image of Nigeria and group, but Keith is the Spirit. into two groups: one in favor of agement maintain control over the her people. Janet Martucci unsound move. made by the com­ workers. This dampened the work­ pany management. management and the other op­ The media you got your informa­ Baruch College posed. The problem: an employee ers' morale and production de­ tion from consistently emphasized Glauber did not forge this sce­ clined, while union members dis­ nario. It honestly happened. He who has worked with a company that the expelled peoples were un­ for over SO years can no longer cussed the situation with manage­ documented aliens. I wonder why chose to use this particular case ment. .Stones" Moan because he thought it exemplified a function as he once did. Manage­ you are- concerned only withthe ment must decide whether to fire plight of the Ghananians. What of fundamental problem in American On many levels-from educators Dear Libertas, him or allow him to stay on. the peoples from Niger, Cameroun, business: managers are prone to to students to practitioners-peo­ In response to your viewpoint on guard their "flanks and protect The response by the students in ple are evaluating the role of Togo, Chad, Benin, et al? favor of the employee was to keep You also mentioned in your arti­ thestudent activity fee (The Ticker, their perks, " instead of making American management. Harvard's February 1), we are outraged that decisions that would benefit the him on and allow him to train Robert Glauber believes that part cle a nation's pride being hurt. Was others. Or, move him to the back Nigerian pride not hurt when over the Baruch Blarney Stones would general shareholders. This, Glau­ of the problem stems from our sys­ be targeted as one of your ex­ ber believes, promotes a type of office. where he would do less tem of education. According to 20,000 of her people were expelled harm. Or grant him a pension. from Ghana in 1969? Then, there amples. gung-ho camaraderie among man­ Glauber, our schools are producing was no distinction between Since the beginning ofthis school agers where it's management The replies in favor of the mana­ groups of quantitative number­ documented people and those un­ year the Blarney Stones' major ob­ against the world. agernent were: Fire him because crunchers who are more concerned documented. The Ghanaians ex­ jective has been to upgrade its im­ Well, back to the scenario, and he's incurring an expense; get with the dynamics of short-term pelled from Nigeria were given am­ age by creating a more reputable Glauber dilemma-the Kennecott someone better qualified; fire him look-good investments than long­ ple time to prepare for their exodus school organization. As of" this Board proposed quick spending of and allow him to collect social term stability. He says for many of and no property was confiscated. date, the Blarney Stones have more all the cash generated by the sales security (despite its defaulting); our future managers, "it's the In Ghana's case, Nigerians' proper­ than 300 registered members. Out of its coal subsidiary. The reason? don't fire him, but don't pay him, managerial class against the ties were confiscated and they were of this number 150 members are Simple: all the excess cash made just allow him to train others: his wor1d.wilIing to steal from both not given enough time to pack. considered to be quite active. We the company look like a plump ••salary" would be the feeling of rich and poor alike:' also have been working in conjunc­ being socially needed as far as I am not saying that the Nigerian chicken just waiting to be plucked David MuIlins, also of Harvard. tion with the Emerald Society with being a productive member of soci­ government's action was right or by would-becqsporate raiders. says..'We know that manage r s many of our activities. In fact in ety; fire him and allow someone retaliatory, but my mission is to let These potential buyers of Kenne­ can do what they pretty much January, both clubs sponsored a ski younger to move in. In both cases, the readers see the other side of the cott would undoubtedly note the want with the price of stock-look story you jettisoned in order to weekend to Lake Placid, New poor performance of the current Professor Glauber and Berm tried to communicate to their students at Kennecott-s-without any serious misinform them. You portrayed in York, with 165 members par­ management, and would fire them. consequences. And if they have the need for management: to locate your "article episode in which ticipating. We have thrown one ma­ So Kennecott tried to make itself a this much freedom from the share­ , an jor party which included a food attractiv~· a middle ground in dealing with dogs are eating dogs. Will a. nation lot less by acquiring Car­ holders, how can it be that they , both shareholders and labor. allow itself to be destroyed by un­ drive for charity which was quite borundum at a price several hun­ are too concerned with short-term , successful and problem-free. I documented aliens, some of whom dred mill ion dollars above what Now, let's leave the classroom maximization?" This paradox is .. We feel that in Baruch College turned to crime "because of the average observer would' think and go backtothe firm.· Howard confusing to both Mullins and ~ there is a great need for social clubs . unemployment? Their problem is a it was actually worth, thus using Wheeler, shop steward and onion Glauber. of this kind, since there is little in­ cankerworm that is eating into the up its cash base. After the trans­ representative at Shore Instru­ teraction with fellow students fabric of Nigerian society. action was over, Kennecott pos­ ments & Manufacturing examines •·The freedom of contemporary elsewhere in the school environ­ You also tried to get sympathy sessed the burden of an over­ management from his perspective. executives," says Mullins. ..is ment. for your cause by drawing a parallel priced acquisition, but it was rid of An employee of Shore Instru­ awesome. Managers can't be fired We feel that your proposed stu­ ments & Manufacturing for over to the Jewish persecution by the its cash surplus. This hopefully at the annual meetings or, really, J dent activity fee of $3.70 is 10 years, Wheeler recalls a few gin­ Nazis. The two issues are incom­ would act as a deterrent to possi­ any other way. If shareholders unreasonable and we are satisfied ger brushes with management, patible. You are comparing a ble raiders. don't like what you're doing. they with the present fee structure. and says that management oper­ megalomaniac Hitler's police state Question: How should a member yell at you at the annual meeting. ates in its own self-interest. Al­ with a democratically elected Nick Kleopoulous of the Kennecott board vote on the So you hold the meeting in Singa­ though one of management's main government. Blarney Stones, President takeover: in favor of management pore. If the stockholders sue you. Yours Sincerely, Helen O'Connell and its interest, or in favor of the objectives is to control both the you sue back-with their own Adekunle M. Adeoeun Emerald Society, President stockholders? workers and the production proc- money.': Misprision Is Not.. Commission

New York, laws making the com­ , 'By Edmund Unneland has a number of opportunities to mission of certain acts illegal are give preference to favored faculty not deemed to make concealment members, the possibility of tamper­ An absurd decision hasbeen is- of these acts criminal, unless there ing by the administration is credible sued from the Faculty-Student is a specific clause to that effect). In enough to make the entire pro­ Disciplinary Committee, resulting making this decision, the commit­ ceeding suspect. in a student's being "warned" (that tee has usurped the power to future penalties for like behavior change such rules and imposed a My vociferous defense of an ac­ would be stiffer) and placed on punishment in a mannerperilously cused malefactor. might be disciplinary probation (i.e., barred close to being ex post facto, and of somewhat surprising to those who from extracurricular activities) for dubious constitutionality. feel the right is composed ofunfeel­ one year. According to the commit- The most galling thing about this ing neanderthals. My grievance tee, the student's act was that she case is the composition of the com­ with this decision is consistent with knew that her final examination mittee. There were four facuIty conservatism, particularly with paper was being copied from, and members and three students, one of respect for the rule of law. The did nothing about it. whom was appointed by President committee's decision was a result of This act is more properly known Segall the day before the hearing. a liberal interpretation of the word as amisprision of the offense, i.e., (The chairperson was a faculty -ing of the regulation. the concealment of a wrongful act member, and to vote only in case of In this respect, the justification by one who is not a participant in a tie). of the committee resembles the gib­ said act. While it might be a good The vote was 4-2 that the student berish Mr. Chief Justice Warren idea to punish concealment, there is committed the offense charged. used to pass off as legal reasoning. no regulation allowing the commit- The three faculty members and the History has shown that a usurpa­ tee to punish anything but commis- appointed student voted in favor of tion of power, even when done for sion. Regulations for student con- the case presented by the college. a salutary purpose, will serve as a duct limit the issuance of sanctions The vote is interesting in light of precedent giving legitimacy to the to cases of the".. .commission of these facts: the case was presented commission of an injustice through the follow offenses: 1. Academic by a surrogate of the president and the same means. I believe in the cheating or plagiarism .. ." the president knew that the student ", .. rule of law, according to a This view was not shared by the' he appointed would hear the case. binding and strictly constructed committee. (In the penal law of Given the fact that the president constitution." .j 'v Page 4, The Ticker March 1, 1983 NEWS' Student Government There are two ways to Continued from Page 1 quate, it may request that the Ap­ peals Committee allocate addi­ learn computer programming The five seats on the Finance tionalfunds from its budget. In ad­ Committee (which allocates club dition, student government may budgets) are the most sought-after, in 'New York· ' decide to co-sponsor an event with ~ . according to Carboni. They ap­ one or more clubs. .prove budgets sent to them, but do The Board of Directors which _ not actually disperse the funds. oversees student government is The intensive COPE way. Students who wish to start new composed of Dr. Henry Wilson, clubs must submit a constitution, a Dean of Students; Dr. Ronald list .of officers, and a proposed Aaron, Associate Dean of Stu­ And all· the rest. budget to the Club Chartering dents; Carl Aylman, Director of Committee. The committee reviews Student Activities;~nd students ~neral The the purpose of the club and deter­ elected during the election . differences that make. all the mines whether or not to grant a held in May. The Board meets once charter. Proposals for new clubs a month and must approve all difference for the motivated student: are accepted all during the year, but budgets. _ prospects for funding are best in Carboni stressed, "Students have At the leading edge of computer training since the beginnings of the 'Computer September. to get involved because the govern­ o If a club feels its budget is inade- ment can't operate without them." Revolution', COPE has been training professional computer programmers since 1977. o Our personalized programming course runs 15 weeks-600 hours, with each stu­ dent receiving hands-on training on CRT terminals accessing an IBM state-of-the art mainframe computer. 0 Classes are small, texts are constantly updated, and instruc­ tors are experienced professionals with both teaching and practical business How To Run For Office backgrounds. 0 You learn COBOL, the most commonly used computer language-as well as INTRa/BASIC/SAL & JCL. 0 You create a true programming Anybody (with'"' a 2.5 GPA) can the Evening Session Student portfolio for job interviews. 0 You receive proven placement assistance-the kind run for a post in student govern­ Assembly (ESSA). that has placed COPE graduates with blue-chip computer companies, banks, and ment. The Day Session Student Council hospitals. 0 Various types of student financial aid, including loans and grants, are Candidates may get involved in consists of 20 members at large: 10 available. 0 Classroom schedules to fit your schedule. 0 government and get on the ballot as freshmen or sophomores and 10 ~::-=--- a member of one of the parties, or juniors of seniors. There are four

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ARTS AND McCarthy Calls Spring Registration Successful SCIENCES FESTIVAL By Irina M. Richardson program before underc1ass regis­ one. so it takes slightly longer to tration. get registered. The spring 1983 SPRING 1983 Based on the number of students registration processed' 14,347 day, Thomas McCarthy. Baruch's registered for a certain class, that evening. and graduate students, A rare opportunity to hear and to meet renowned Registrar since February, 1982. class can close. The average class the largest student body since carne to Baruch with the idea of speakers at Baruch. Don't miss these special events: size (depending on the department) 1977. improving the registration system. is 3S students. while lecture class­ According to McCarthy, being a This semester was his second time es have 300 to 400 students. The Registrar is a never-ending proc­ CHRISTOPHER LASCH around. and he feels it has gone Registrar tries to stick as close to ess. He elaborated: "We feel it's Author of The Culture of Narcissism uThe Minimal well. He said. "I think it [registra­ these numbers as possible. To our responsibility to make sure stu­ Self: Survivalism in Contemporary Culture" tion] was successful. in the long avoid spending many hours in the dents can register and get into run. Students were in and out registration room. ••students classes. Then we make sure the much quicker than in the past:' should read all material befoe they teachers get their class lists and. TUESDAY, MARCH 1 at 2:00 pm Several students contacted .dis­ come into the registration area.'· at the end of the semester, distrib­ Faculty Lounge, 155 E. 24th Street puted McCarthy-'s assessment of according to McCarthy. adding ute grade reports." Starting with Reception follows registration. One student noted that •••Reading the Schedule of the fall 1982 grades, grade point that. ,. Registration still seems to Classes' book may not be enough. averages will be printed on every .have the same problems' it always Changes are made after publica­ student"s grade report. had." tion of the book and are printed on Planning is now under way for In McCarthy's opinion. the ma­ the Addendum. Cour~openings the summer and fall' sessions. jor problem with registration in the and closings are listed on the Class Summer registration will begin on past has been the enormous Status List. •• June 6. The semester will run from amount of lines. He has tried to Classes closed after registration June 13 to August 1. Summer alleviate that problem by reducing are usually the result of insufficient school at Baruch consists mainly of in-person registration. Seniors and enrollment. The decision to close a morning and evening classes, with upper juniors were allowed to reg­ course comes from one of 'the a few scheduled for afternoons. ister by mail. This semester. 4,500 Deans. not the Registrar. The Usually about S,OOO students at­ students were eligible for mail-in closed course is sometimes re­ tend the summer session. No registration. 7S percent of those placed with one that has greater classes will be scheduled for Fri­ students eligible took advantage of demand. days. that convenience. .,We tried to ease the flow of Before McCarthy started work­ Mail-in registration doesn't people and difficulties registering. ing at Baruch. he worked for the guarantee that all of your class re­ Most of them [changes] worked." New Jersey Department of Higher quests will be honored since some says McCarthy. This past fall. Education in Trenton. When asked SEAMUS HEANEY classes close before registration. change of program by appointment what he thought of Baruch, Mc­ "The best Irish poet since W.B. Yeats" McCarthy said. "We process all was started. The idea was to have Carthy replied. "It's a very good The Observer the requests we can. Unfortunate­ less people and less confusion in school and I like it very much. The A reading of his poetry ly. some courses are closed early. the registration room. For ·the university is doing its best to pro­ A student may get three out of the same reason, remedial students vide an education for its thousands THURSDAY, MARCH 3 at 4:00 pm four courses requested and have to had sessions and advice from of students." He says being Regis­ Walter E. Nallin Recital Hall come in during registration to get counselors on what courses to take trar requires a lot of working with Room 1220, 17 Lexington AVenue an extra class to take its place." In and how to arrange their sched­ people and coordinating efforts. Reception follows the future. these students will be ules. There are, at most. 40 people ""There are very dedicated people able to complete their schedule (if working in the registration room. here to help the' students," says ,1 necessary) by in-person change of Baruch·s system is still a manual McCarthy. , 13-Week TerlD Teachers' .Union to Combat Student· Attrition with Handbook Continued from Page I ECC to even worse levels than at By Steven Appenzeller The booklet will state the advan­ present. tages of a college education and of­ In addition to condensing the se­ Dr. Irwin H. Polishook, Presi­ fer suggestions for success. mester, other alternatives were dent of the CUNY Professional Strategies for management of time discussed. These included retain­ Staff Congress (PSC) has noted and finances, studying, and other ing the existing number of weeks that attrition in the CUNY system aspects of college life will be and moving up the beginning of has constituted the greatest decline covered. The booklet will be the Fall semester to the middle of in student enrollment since 1976. published in separate editions for August and ending before Christ­ The (PSC), an organization that each of the CUNY undergraduate mas. However. this was objected represents the CUNY instructional colleges. Each will contain material to on the grounds that it would staff, has announced plans to that applies to the individual col­ upset the schedule of students and publish a booklet on how to suc­ lege such as listings of campus of­ ASHENAFI KEBEDE faculty who have families with ceed as a City University student. fices where students may turn for Director, Center for Black Culture more traditional academic sched­ Chancellor Joseph S. Murphy has assistance. Florida State University ules, which would then conflict endorsed the project and has of­ A comprehensive CUNY edition, MONDAY, MARCH 7 at 10:00 am with Baruch's. fered the university's cooperation. already completed. is being Other faculty members. includ­ The booklet is designed to reduce distributed through the Office of Walter E. Nallin Recital Hall attrition by giving students infor­ Admission Services to potential Room 1220, 17 Lexington Avenue ing Professor Selma Berroll of the History Department. were con­ mation on how to succeed, and CUNY students in New York City's Made possible by a grant from cerned with the practice of sched­ making them aware of resources high schools. The PSC editions will The Baruch College Fund uling final exams during the last available. be distributed to the university's in­ week of classes, which would in The booklet will be based on structional staff and those respon­ effect simulate "A thirteen week research in current literature on the ding to advertisements placed in the DORIS CHASE New York Times and elsewhere. semester. to subject and consultation with Independent filmrnaker and video artist Additionally, the PSC has received Officially, the status of the pro­ CUNY instructional staff. The pro­ Presenting her videotapes, Lies and Electra ject is being directed by Aaron requests for 40.()()() copies from col­ o posal is still up in the air, however. THURSDAY, MARCH 10 at 11:20 am Alexander, PSC Associate Ex­ leges and high schools throughout many of those in volved wi th the the country. Room 1304, 17 Lexington Avenue issue seem to feel that it is all but ecutive Director. decided. Dr. Norman Storer of the often, as long as she has been at ARTHUR KOPIT Sociology Department. who is Baruch. Baruch College is using a new Playwright, author of Gemini and Indians president of the Faculty Senate. If the new semester is approved. grading system this year.. The seemed to echo the sentiments of THURSDAY, MARCH 17 at 3:00 it is unlikely that Baruch students following are the approved grades many of those interviewed, by re­ would see the new schedule until and their grade point values: Faculty Lounge, 155 E. 24th Street marking. "It's pretty much a dead next spring, at the earliest. Bragen issue. to He indicated. as did stated that.."There is a lot of work A - 4.0 others. that the February meeting to be done in implementing such a A-= 3.7 was in favor of keeping the ,pres­ change. including renegotiating B+ - 3.3 Presented- by ent fourteen week semester. -, existing contracts with those B - 3.0 If past events are any indication. unions which service the school. as B- - 2.7 THE JANE GLOBUS this is not the last to be heard of well as all the actual administra­ C+ - 2.3 the thirteen week semester. Ac­ tive work necessary to reschedule C - 2.0 cording to Bragen , "The same class times." The decision to be C- 1.7 general idea came up six or seven - SEMINAR SERIES handed down in the next few D+= 1.3 years ago." Berroll seemed to con­ weeks will give 'students an indica­ D - 1.0 ..... cur and remarked that such pro­ tion of what to expect 'in the years F - 0.0· PLAN TO BE THERE posals have come up every so to come. . ..., ..

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- j March 1, 198~ , Page 7 '- FEATURES· Beta Distinguished Professor Edward Pessen GalDDl8 Lectures on Anterican Foreign Policy·

By Steven Appenzeller man, woman, and child in the Sigma world. Pessen used this example to The air of a casual social gather- illustrate what he sees as a By Michael Deacy ing served to underscore the serious , desperate situation where the world nature of the' event. Distinguished sits on the brink ofnuclear destruc- Beta Gamma Sigma, the Na­ . Professor Edward Pessen's lecture, tion.

tional Business Honor Society, was U American Foreign Policy and Its According to Pessen, nuclear founded in 1913. Election to its Disastrous Consequences," given destruction may be closer than we esteemed ranks is nationally February 17 in the 24th Street think. Citing four close calls in 1981 recognized as the highest academic Faculty Lounge, wasthe first in a when the U.S. military was alerted honor that a student can obtain in series of three sponsored by the to prepare for a nuclear attack due the field of business, similar to Phi Baruch College Alumni Associa- to computer and radar error, Beta Kappa in Liberal Arts col­ Profeaor IrvIDg Greger tion. Pessen said if the errors had not leges. - Professor Pessen, who has been a been discovered and the event ran Baruch's chapter was started in Since Beta Gamma Sigma is member of the Baruch faculty since its course. there wou. Id have been 1934 and included Abraham basically an organization composed 1970, is one of the best known what he terms. "dire results." Beame, former mayor of New of many members who have historians of the Jacksonian Era. relations upsets Pessen. He gave York, as one of its charter already graduated, this year's Author of many books including Displaying a friendly rapport examples of how Americans react Most Uncommon Jacksonians and w~th the audience,. Pess~n's slightly egocentrically to the 'affairs of members. Overseeing the current board is trying to expand the s~rc~stIc campaign for new members are schedule of functions in which the Riches, Class and Power Before the witty a"d. delivery made other nations. Commenting on our Civil War, Pessen has received 'VI1ts pessirmsnc message. more Professor Leonard Lakin of the members participate. This semes­ anticommunist actions in EI fellowships from the Guggenheim palatable, though h.e IS not Salvador, "Mr. Reagan sees im­ Law Department and Professor ter there will be a reception dr~stlc chan~es Irving Greger of Student Personnel honoring those students who have and Rockefeller Foundations. hopeful that the provement in human rights because Before the start of the lecture, vital to our future will be carried Services. The two serve as President made the Dean's list. The focus of they killed so many. There are now and Secretary/Treasurer, respec­ the reception will be on people gathered to discuss the out. . less to kill," said Pessen. He drew tively. underclassmen, particularly lower events of the day, exchange Pessen believes that the Soviets an analogy-between America and According to Professor Greger, juniors, since these students are not pleasantries, and catch up on the bec~me our enemy .'''in theory" Hitler's attempt to prevent the an honorary member since 1971, yet eligible for election into Beta whereabouts of mutual acquain- during WWII. He CIted a memo spread of communism. candidates are chosen from all Gamma Sigma. The event will take tances. Professor Pessen mingled from President Truman that said it Pessen's style draws the audience classes starting with upper juniors. place on March 17, St. Patrick's easily, with a dignified look. He wa~ neces~a.ry t? destroy Soviet ~nd out of their seats cfhd into an in­ . Many students who are elected have Day, in the fifth floor. faculty seems like a man who would be at Chinese cines In order to achieve dividual discussion he might have just graduated from Baruch. In lounge of the 24 Street building. home at the helm of a small Euro- our peaceful purpose. Disputing in his office. The lecture flows Depa~tment order to meet the high academic re­ Said Professor Greger, "We're pean state, but whose slightly the State '.s post-WWII smoothly with plenty of illustrative quirements for elections, students proud of our students, and our rumpled scholarly looks retain a statement WhICh said that the material to support his contentions, often must complete their last one students should be proud of what sense of personal warmth. Soviets were more dangerous than After assailing the current ad­ or two semesters in order to raise they've done." '. People were still sipping wine Nazi Germany, Pessen asked ministration's policies, particularly their averages. Lists of graduates If you're a business student, and when Professor Pessen began the rhetorically, "What could be more what he terms "the great hoax" of with sufficient standards for elec­ this is an honor you may want to lecture with the astounding fact dangerous than a nation whi.ch our supposed nuclear inferiority, tion are checked by the board for receive to complete a fulfilling and that the nuclear weapons aboard sought to destroy ev:ry Jewish Pessen urged that we remain open minded and not fall into the reac­ post-graduate election. The can­ rewarding career of study at the new Trident Two submarines man, woman, and child on the are capable of killing every person European cont.ment.. ?'" . tionary t rap whereby. "To be didates are then notified by the Baruch, contact Professor Greger : h ld At a cost of $60 The us-agamst-thetn rnentafity liberal, might be radical, might be society, inviting them to become at 725-4454, room 1747, 360 Park In t e wor . . S. billion, the. price is $15 for every which dominates American- oviet pink. " members. Avenue South. Sigtn':l Michele Wallace· Alpha Delta onBlack Macho By Lisa Rhodes By Linda S. Lukas Remarking that the attention given Sigma Alpha Delta, an evening Dressed conservatively in a black to the external oppression of blacks student honor society, is dedicated turtleneck sweater, knee-length interfered with their ability to ex­ to the recognition of academic black skirt, flat-heeled black suede amine their integral relations, achievement and participation in boots, and matching beige-and­ Wallace reasoned that this jl­ college life outside the classroom. black scarf, author Michele terference supported their oppres­ It is one of the largest evening Wallace spoke on February 10 in sion. Candidly she explained her inter­ student organizations at Baruch. the 24th Street Faculty Lounge. pretation of the oppression of black Eligibility for membership is deter­ "I will talk today about perhaps women in America and its relation mined according to a grade aver­ the only subject on which I am an to their male counterparts. "The age of B- or better. and an earned expert. That subject is the evolution oppression of black women has credit total of 4S credits with at of myself as a black feminist been both sexual and racial;" least 18 credits earned at Baruch. writer," said Wallace. Once a year, eligible candidates Wallace declared, citing that the The lecture, a Black History roots of oppression lay deep during for membership are contacted by Month event, was made possible by mail and invited to meet the board, slavery. The end of the importation the Black and Hispanic Student of black slaves, according to members, and supporting faculty Coalition, the Black and Hispanic at a dinner. The remainder of the Wallace, . made it necessary to Studies Department; and theBlack "breed" blacks for "economic year. the society's focus is on pro­ and Hispanic Faculty Caucus. viding services to fellow students. reasons." Funds were provided by the Dean The resulting myths, said Sigma Alpha Delta provides tutors, of Students Distinguished Speaker Wallace, were "that black men registration assistance, used books. Series on Issues Awareness. and special events featuring guest were animalistic in terms of Black Macho And The Myth Of physical strength, their sexual pro­ speakers. Every other week mem­ The Superwoman. Wallace's first wess, and their inability to govern bers meet to discuss relevant Wallace stated what was perhaps . After reading an essay from the book, published in 1979, was her their own lives and organize events occurring at Baruch that af­ the book's most controversial ideal: book, Wallace explained that the attempt to "announce to the world themselves." For black women the fect students. that the sexual oppression between "often frightening" response to my appearance as a significant myth was that they, too were "ani­ black men and women was the Black Macho forced her to reex­ The atmosphere of a Sigma -AI-· literary voice." malistic, stronger than other pha Delta meeting is stimulatin~. cause of H a growing mistrust and amine many of her previous Wallace explained her reasons women, breed easily, well, and even hatred" between them. assumptions. A different approach While sharing professional ex pen­ for writing Black Macho. The book without feeling, and could be ences and academic information, As she spoke in assertive tones, and direction is what influenced her was based on observations of rela­ separated from their children and the audience listened with interest. to write her second book, Former the members hope to form a closer tions between black men and spouses,without undue hardship." network with fellow student orga­ Several years earlier, at age. 24, Friends, a novel. Said Wallace, "In women. "The. attitudes or black She further explained that black when Black Macho was first nizations. for it is the club's conten­ this book I tried to deal with sub­ men towards black women were not women were believed to be published Wallace would have jects with which I had become tion that the unity of the student due solely to sexism," she said. "It "physically stronger than human body is essential in clearly express­ stood berore a room filled with obsessed: friendship, love, success, is difficult if not impossible to women - that is, white women." angry black men and women who ing the opinions and ideas of those and fame." She reasoned that for separate sexual oppression from The effects of such myths on could not or would not accept a who are the cornerstone of Baruch. sometime she had neglected to , racial attitudes." black men and women and their theory which challenged the foun­ The quality, value and genuineness think .about such ideals and their ., With a calm and steady voice, relationships was, in Wallace's opi­ dation of their relationships. To­ of Baruch's faculty and administra­ role in her life. Emphasizing that Wallace elaborated: "Black men nion, profound. Believing that day, though many still disagree, tion is measured by the achieve­ she is first an artist, Wallace and black women have certain sex­ black Americans could never ade­ ments and abilities of the students. the bitter rage has been calmed to remarked that one "has an obliga­ ist attitudes about themselves and quately "resolve their racial op­ Sigma Alpha Delta invites you to a more mature and rational discus­ tion to think about what your life one another's condition that verged pression without an understanding consider the alternatives and par­ sion between Wallace, the artist, has become." Former Friends will upon and were in fact racist." of their sexual oppression," ticipate. and her people. be published next year.

.-----'.~.': ...... I English: Dr. Sheth Sociplogy: Professor Howard !_------=---=------_.:..-_------.. IX pace." "limited." "Racial barriers, had possible," Howard says, admitting definite views on rel~tionships bet­ .. l1J India is still koverned by the .. 1; Sheth sees a difference in the life precepts of her f~mily, the structure not been modified to the degree she brings "an individual black ween black men and women...... J perspective" to her work. "One , ' o style of women today fromwhat she of society and the tenets of her that they are today," she explains. "Relationships between' black must be aware of the perceptions of ;> herself experienced two decades religion. Muslim women must wear After continuingher educationat men and women differ. to the ago during her college days. "In the Teacher's College, Columbia where others who study and have studied . degree that they are able to share in purdah (a large cloth covering the society and the black communityin urban areas," she said, "many she received her Masters de­ the goods, services, and benefits of .0:< body from head to foot, with a net particular, and attempt to acquire more women pursue professional gree, Howard came to Baruch in society." She explains, "Coupled in front of the eyes) outside homes, April 1969 as a counselor in the as much information as possible so with the historical weight of their By Aprajita Sikri careers and partake in the political Hindu women must bring their new SEEK program, and beganworking that one's assessment. from the status in America,' problems bet­ affairs of the state. But one must husband a dowry (gifts from on her doctorate. The importance black perspective will be scien- ween black men and women are Dr. Javana A. Sheth, a professor remember," she added, "that 85 parents consisting of gold jewelery, of such special programs was of in- tifically sound." . compounded." The attempt by of English at Baruch, was born in percent of India lives in the clothes, silver dishes, furniture, et terest to Howard, particularly their In addition t o her past blacks to "overcome this historical · Bombay. She graduated from Gu­ villages and the rural Indian woman al). Widows can very rarely re- role in the success of black stu­ endeavors, Howard has been in­ weight" and continue to relate in I jarat University, taught there, and is far from liberated." marry and must lead a life of dents. This, she says, was "a volved in several projects which will today's society creates more dif­ obtained her master's degree from debut in March. On March 9, at Subservience to the male sex is penance and confinement. basic theme in my Ph.D. dissera­ ficulties. Howard.cites the dispari­ , London University and her Ph.D' tion." She received her doctorate 7:30 p.m., she will be a guest on ty between black and white in- 'Still ~ predominant feature of In­ Ninety-five percent of marriages from Columbia University. In the from Fordham University. WOR-TV's channel 9 when she will comes as an additional burden on dian family life. In metropolitan in India are arranged by parents. U.S. for twelve years, she visits In­ Howard says her vocational speak on a comparative study of. relationships. "New economic con­ dia every other year. We discussed areas women may go out to pursue Socio-cultural and economic choice was "dictated by what was the economy's effect on black and straints' and excessive unemploy­ I ·:1 the role of Indian women in socie­ their diverse professions, but backgrounds, the caste system and available in the job market" back white families, and the complex ment, particularly among black ty. socially they remain in the secon­ religion are the determining factors in the early '60s when oppor­ problems they face. Beginning on . men, are a great. source of Indian women in the United dary position. Dr. Sheth attributes in.these marriages. In rural areas, By Lisa R. Rhodes tunities in the social sciences were March 13, she will host a three-part tension." · States tend to. retain their tradi- to the educational system and the some girls are betrothed before they plentiful. "I can not say my choice senes entitled "Apple Arts," on According to Howard, the status · tional cultural identity. While literature of the country a great attain puberty. (In the cities, Professor Juanita Howard of the of a major was infuenced by my be­ WNYC's channel 31. of allwomen in our society hasn't , adapting to the Western ways of deal of responsibility for reinforc­ parents ask the consent of the boy Sociology Department is a petite ing a black woman," she explains. Howard feels that this generation changed much, despite the life....they adhere to their own value ing the concept of "ideal Indian or girl before getting them woman, with a warm' smile and a "That isn't to say that as I entered of young black women must "be Women's movement. 'She feels the system by marrying within their my career I didn't become more womanhood." Most textbooks in­ engaged). Although "love" mar­ firm but friendly handshake. aware of the fact that there are Equal Rights Amendment "did not own race, fulfilling their role in the acutely aware of the serious residuals of the traditional pro. culcate young girls into compliance riages arc becoming common in Born . in Atlantic City, New succeed because women themselves family and observing religious economic problems within the blems that blacks as a whole have to and dependence upon their male some segments of the younger Jersey, Professor Howard was did not come to a concensus," as' rituals and customs. Dr. Sheth black community, or the problems experienced." Although she en­ was similar to those in authoritative 'companions by depicting the ideal generation, they are seen more raised in New York City's Harlem. finds this characteristic rather A graduate of Brooklyn College, of other minorities and the poor in courages all women to enter the positions, particularly men. woman as one who keeps her hus­ often on the Indian cinema screen laudable. "To. preserve one's from where she received a B.A. in general." Prior work in day care field of sociology because "it can "The roles women are expected ~ than in every day life. And yet the culture for generations as the In­ band happy, her sons contented, Psychology with a minor in centers and as a probation officer be used in practically every field of to play are still firmly dianshave done in Africa, Europe her daughters modest and is herself divorce rate in India remains Sociology, Howards says she has and attendance teacher helped to endeavor," Howard feels black incorporated," says Howard, "not and the United States, is a marked satisfied to be ensconced in her among the lowest in the world, two primary areas of interest: the expand her awareness. women, no matter what career they onlyIn the minds of those in Con­ achievement. " home. Ironically, the most poig­ "largely due to the sense of com­ black community and communica­ She does feel, however, that be­ choose, should be "responsible and gress, but also in that of their con­ "But is this not precisely the very nant sex-role victimization comes mitment for life," explained Sheth. tions. ing a black woman has influenced awareof the criterianeeded for suc­ stituents." She notes that thes ,; characteristic that prevents India from women themselves. So strong­ "Even if the liberation of women -u all goes back to my years in conributions she has made to the cess. " According to her, the old numbers of women who were and field. For example, in 1981 Howard from being the egalitarian society ly are they indoctrinated that they in India has been very slow," said college," says Howard, who then adage of having to be "excessively are against the ERA are significant. was the associate producer of the : that it should be - this reluctance have completely internalized these Sheth, "we have in the process organized a group of black teen­ prepared" should not be overlook­ "Women had to be convinced more ~ PBS series I Remember Harlem. ed. • .to abandon age-old attitudes and concepts initiated by men, endorsed spared ourselves the negative ef­ agers into a club called "Tops than men," she explains. "Women in Teens. It "The tocus was to ex­ She has also worked with the Young In spite of her career, Howard them as their own, and now compel fects of radicalism that the West feared personal ramifications-the · beliefs? "I inquired. pose them to as many educational Filmmakers in producing a series has managed to maintain a family focus was misdirected. People "Unfortunately, yes!" she their daughters to conform to this has brought upon itself. We shall experiences as pessible." Howard called BQB, a program which life. Married to Robert Howard, an began to argue the personal answered. "But this is the price we "high ideal." What Dr. Sheth finds be successful if we concentrate on says she was motivated to form the focused on the artistic directors of administrator in the New York City aspects, which was not the point." have to pay for having a rich and infuriating is that the media too en­ the qualities of self-reliance and club because she found that the community groups in the Bronx, family court system, mother of one Said Howard, "Misinterpretations ancient culture. However, attitudes forces the view. self-education instead of super­ black community as well as other Queens, and Brooklyn. daughter, and grandmother of a caused the defeat of the Equal are changing, even if at a snail's The private life of a woman in ficially imitating the West." ethnic communities at the time was "One must be as objective as three-year-old .baby girl, she has Rights Amendment." ,.1

'1 ...... istory:Berrol&Berkin WHO'S AFRAID OF THE E.R.A.? greater understanding of the im­ . tives moved the. amendment to a pret, but, t ey may not amen t e migrants' life through women." By Eva Baranowski vote. On March 22, 1972, the,92nd Constitution." Berkin specializes in women's ------' Congress accepted the ERA as the The ERA is not designed to be a Professor Ellie MaoMok majored • history. She is concerned with what • The controversy over the Equal 27th Amendment to the U.S. Con- vehicle of social change. Its pur- in music and was in her last year · she sees as hostility to the disci­ pline, noting that Estelle Freidman, Rights Amendment (ERA) was stitution. It was up to three-fourths pose is legal in origin. Women and at Yenching College, when on De- a professor at Stanford University, legally concluded on June 30, 1982 of the states to make the amend- men are to be equally protected by cember 8, 1941 (December 7 in the was denied·tenure because some of when at least three of the remain- ment or acceptance a mandate. the laws of the land. To quote U.S.), the Japanese attacked Pearl her colleagues did not recognize ing 15 unratified states failed to The equal protection clause of former Senator Birch Bayh. "The Harbor. The Japanese surrounded women's history as being real pass the proposed amendment. the Fourteenth Amendment, the purpose of the Amendment (ERA) Yenching's campus, forcing all the The pursuit for women's equali-Equal Employment Opportunity is not to cut down benefits accord- students to evacuate the premises history. ty, in respect to the ERA, began Act, and Title VII of the Civi! ed to only one sex, but, to extend in 24 hours. After leaving Yen- Berroll and Berkin both support on December 10, 1923. This date Rights Act of 1964 are frequently them to both sexes." ching, Mok attended S1. Johns economic equality for women in the marked the introduction in Con- cited as existing means of, protec- At first, the ratification process University in Shanghai, China. job market, that is equal pay for gress of the Lucretia Mott Amend- tion and equality for women. These seemed smooth and easy, since 22 Mok received a scholarship to equal work, Berkin is upset by what '1 she terms''the feminization of pro­ ment. Later to be known as the laws do respond positively to many states ratified within the first year. Oakland University and admission ERA, this early draft stated: "Men claims of gender inequa.1#y,~nd But, as time went on, fewer and to Juilllard School of Art and Mus- things." She felt it was time to verty." The new poverty class in ~- and women shall have equal rights have increased women's, ~hare in fewer states recognized the neces- ic. She stayed at Oakland for a move on, so she applied for a job llC the nation is single female heads of throughout the United States and' economic. educational and legal sity of the ERA. year, though she still wanted to go at Hunter College and stayed there =z households, according to Berkin. from 1970-1972, Baruch needed a -( Berroll states that, "The conflict ;J ***************** * ********** ** totaken J uilliard. too longSince for herit would to obtain have an full-time teacher of Chinese, so she ...... between raising a family and having came here and has been a faculty Selma Berroll a career is very real for women to­ * JOINT RESOLU,TION .* M.A. at Juilliard, she attended * * Columbia Teacher's College where member ever since. " day. It was not a problem for S.J~ Has she encountered any stereo­ By Steven Appenzeller women of my generation because .. (H.J. Res 208 and S.J. Res 8 and Res 9, 92nd Congress) * she majored in Education/Music. She received her degree in 1949, typing since her arrival in Ameri­ you took a maternity leave if you * : Professors Carol Berkin and • Resolved-by the Senate and House of Representatives.., That the following article is proposed as and at that time was still trying to ca? "I auditioned all over the could and then if you were not go­ • an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and pur- become a singer. While audition­ place. There was a little opera Selma Berrol1, both of the History ing to go back you just stayed home * :J)epartment, express concern about "'poses as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states* ing all around New York, in 1954 company who wanted singers, so until your children were older. naturally I went. When they saw the role of women at Baruch, and Young women today have a very .within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress. . * Mok gave a recital in New York's in society at large. • * Town Hall. "I got a pretty good me, thev said, 'oh, you'll be per­ , tough decision to make." Berkin fect for MadameButterfly.'" Mok stated that. "Raising a family and • "Section 1. Equality of 'rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by* review from The New YorkTimes. I I "Baruch is an exceptional * They said that I should study more replied she didn't want to do place, ~', said Berkin discussing the managing a career at the same time .~he Madame Butterfly because, •'That is a very formidable task." :the United States or by any State on account of sex. . * German songs," said Mok, so opportunities afforded women in p~cked b~gs ~or is a demanding role and I would "Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce by appropriate her and headed ruin my voice." The company re­ the faculty and administration, ad­ Both women feel that the at­ .. . ,*Vienna, Austria, where she studied . ding, "I have never seen any deci­ ..legislation, the provisions this article. * very seriously for two years, giving plied, "but your face will be great sions in the History Department mosphereat Baruchis not verycon­ ,p' for the box office." Said Mok, dusive to student involvement. "A • "Section 3. This amendtnent shall take effect iwo years after the date of ratlflca- concerts there and in France. that were not based on merit." * commuter college will always have • t. " * When she came back to the States, "That is something which I think Berkin cautions that, "We must . was racial." more apathy than a residential Ion. 'I she did a great deal of singing in not take one situation and assume school," says Berroll. Berkin terms * ** ***** ** **** * * * * ** *. * * * ** * ** * New York and other cities, "until i What is so unique about the that it is the norm, Throughout the it, "The tragic impersonal nature every place subject to its jurisdic­ terms. But, supporters of tile ERA As 1979 approached and ratifica­ became a mother and I couldn't do Chinese language? •'The unique , nation, the amount of to women of a Manhattan commuterschool.' tion." The original wording, and note that such laws can be tion had not been obtained, an ex­ much," she laughed. thing about the written Chinese reach the administrative ranks is Berroll beleives that the business the present text, were written by strengthened or weakened depend­ tension of the seven year deadline The United Nations International language is that it has nothing to • :truly underwhelming." BerrolI is in orientation of Baruch contr~butes Alice Paul, a lawyer, and activist ing on the composition of Congress seemed desirable and necessary. School wanted Mok to teach Chi­ do with the spoken language. The ~ ~aggreement with Berkin on the .. to the apathetic environment. Ad­ and founder of the National Wom­ and the Presidency at the time In 1978, Congress added three nese on all levels because of her ,written language detaches itself • .situation at Baruch. "I have never ,J ditionally, a large percentage of en's Party. and, thereby, women may never years and three months to the educational background. '·1 was from the spoken, so if one forgets r :been discriminated against in going Baruch students work full or part For many years, the amendment possess lasting equality. Amendment. brought up in Peking and could the picture of a character it is hard : ;for a job because I was a woman," time, limiting the amount of time has been in and out of congres­ It is no surprise that the Ameri­ As of June 30, 1982 the ERA speak perfect Mandarin." to write it. The Chinese spoken said Berroll, available for extracirricular ac­ sional committees and on and off can Bar Association writes, "No was defeated, at least for the mo­ After teaching young children language is monosyllabic, but the ~ Derroll, who teaches a course on tivities. "The peergroup experience chamber floors until 1970 when, ordinary statute can provide the ment. Presently, the ERA has been for ten to twelve years, Mok words can be grouped together so [mmigrants in history, uses is missing from Baruch," says through the efforts of the National bedrock protection assured by a re-introduced into Congress by found teaching to be very difficult the words sound melodic, " said aterials that deal with women im­ Berkin, She added, "Only a small Organization for Women and par­ constitutional amendment. No Representative Pat Schroeder of because they all behaved so badly. Mok. "The Chinese language is 'grants :'not for the light they sh­ part of a college education takes ticularly, Representative Martha court. decision can provide that pro­ Colorado and Senator Paul Tsongas "They would talk all the time and really a very musical one with four I on women, but rather for a .place in the classroom." ,Griffiths,' the House of Representa- tection, for the courts may inter- of Massachusetts, shoot each other with uns and different tones."

, The Closet: Shut. Up Or Get Out I, • has a phenomenal ease. Soon Lianna is '1 By Steve Greenberg shooting it in Hoboken. Technically, Lian­ ~ head over heels in love, and in a rash blast na lacks big budget gloss. There is a grainy, J of over-confidence, blurts out the truth to home-movie look and occasionally •t Last year, Hollywood's treatment of : homosexuality was either drowned in soap her husband, So begins a woman's intense awkward camera work, but thisis not hard ~, .. opera effects (Making Love) or masquerad­ struggle to rebuild her life around a new­ to overlook. , found identity. Lianna is a magnificent chronicle of a 1, ed as a women's sports picture (Personal Best). Those big-budget blunders only That Sayles knows his subject is obvious woman's choice and its consequences. In confirmed what many have believed for a in Lianna's first nervous visit to a lesbian its unashamed simplicity it outshines all ~,.' long time-that when Hollywood finally bar where she spots a woman she knows its predecessors. ,f opened its closet doors, we'd see nothing from the P.T,A., and a truly charming ... ) . .~ but moth-eaten cliches. scene where she delightedly begins notic­ It is a living room, Anytown, U.S.A. r:: ing other women on the street. .:;4 Lianna, director John Sayles' latest film, Lizzie (Liz Fillo) has baked a scratch cake f finally delivers what Hollywood only prom­ The film is as much about the reaction (no Duncan Hines for her.) Clyde (F. David ) old acquaintance t ised, 'and without a cliche in sight. Lianna of Lianna's straight friends as it is about Halpert) busily readies the blender for ,~ , presents one of the most honest portrayals Lianna herself. Her son Spencer (Jesse three spectacular flavors of dacquiris in Act One is spent .dodging the issue, or .".1 of gay women ever to reach the screen. Solomon) is perfectly blase, reasurring. preparation for their son's 21 st birthday. as Lizzie loves to say, "putting it on hold." , Lianna (Linda Griffiths), a thirty-three­ Lianna with the soothing line, "So, my Into this suburban banality steps an old Near the end of the act, Clyde finds the •· year-old mother of two, is married to a mother's a dyke." Daughter Theda (Jessi­ acquaintance with a mysterious letter. Be­ you-know-what (letter) you-know-where .' boorish, didactic film professor (Jon De­ ca Wight MacDonald) has a grimace on tween Us, a 'new play by Alexandra Stoll (coffee table) while eating you-know-what Vries) who sleeps with his students. One her little face as Dad tries to explain at the 18th Street Playhouse, tries to do (cake). Act Two has everybody screaming of these brainless coeds hilariously rattles Mom's new life. Lianna's best friend, too many wrong things at once. and accusing and rationalizing, with Dad I • off the life story of Audie Murphy (com­ Sandy (Jo Henderson), becomes suddenly The letter is the emotional last will and and son battling it out, young macho vs. • ( iJ ! plete with "symbolic plane crash") on scared of her and avoids her. Sayles him­ testament of-e-get ready for this-the les­ aging Milquetoast. ~ ~ command. The academic setting affords self plays Jerry Carlson, a loveable lug bian lover of none other than our lady of .•. I i There are a few touching moments, Sayles countless opportunities to show off whose advances! 'ate squashed by Lianna. perpetual coffee and cake. Friend Judith such as Lizzie reading the letter aloud, '. his knack for razor sharp parody. Meeting her in a park while jogging, Jerry (Martha Farrar), a gravel gertie harbinger which show that Ms. Stoll has her heart in Attending an evening class in child makes small talk,'wishing her luck with of gay indiscretions past, examines Lizzie the right place, but plunking down the les­ psych, Lianna becomes attracted to her Ruth, shuffling urlromfortably until finally and her family, mostly looking down. bian bomb in the midst of a family who professor, Ruth (Jane Hallaren), One night asking Lianna if he··"can go now. It Pushy to the point of exasperation, she looks as if they'd have coronaries over a after dinner at Ruth's apartment, the ro­ This is Sayles second film. In 1980, his urges Lizzie to get back in touch with her failed rhododendron crop is just not work­ mance begins. Set against a backdrop of Return ~f the Seaucus Seven, was named true feelings. Lizzie defends her life, her able, If the idea was to cut through hetero­ girlhood reminiscences of crushes on sum­ by many one ofthe year's ten best. The family, her choice. But there's not a hell sexual 'domesticity, the knife is slicing into Dr~Ru'h .nd passlo....e pupil•. -, ... mer camp counselors, the seduction scene I . same production team created Lianna, of a lot to defend on either side here. bloodless skin.

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• FEATURES Management Society Profile: ~arbara Delfyett;A Success in Marketing Management at St. By Gregory Caleca viewing techniques. There will be a Baruch in April of 1978. "I was so -moved by his performance," she John's University. Barbara hopes meeting of the American Society to ,. eventually own my own busi­ The Baruch College Management for Personnel Administration in said, "that I had a strong desire to ness after about ten years of ex­ Society is sponsoring a membership write the article." Memorial serv- May, at which top executives from perience.' , drive and would like to offer in­ major firms throughout the coun­ z ices were held for Blake on Feb. 18 Has the climb to the top been terested Management majors (and try will come to meet interested 8 at St. Peter's Cathedral, several difficult. especially in view of the non-majors) an opportunity to join students. x days after his death. Barbara ex­ ~ fact that she is a woman? "I have the club. The Management Society The club is now in the process of pressed interest in attending, but not experienced much discrimina­ provides members with first-hand joining the Society for Advance­ o was unable due to the interview ~>- tion based on my sex, ,. said Bar­ information from guest speakers in ment of Management, an affiliate for her profile. UIt's 1:20 anyway," a: she quipped, "the service started bara, "although as I progress in the business world and the chance of the American Management ~ the field I suppose) will." She to ., meet fellow students with Association. This is being done in 8 at 1:00." does, however, feel an obligation to ~cany orderto get more in-depth informa­ For one semester during her the same interests. the black community, which is evi­ The Management Society was tion about various fields of senior year, Barbara was Associate By Usa Rhodes Editor and regards her experience dent in her career choice. "In conceived by management majors business. Aside from brochures order for black publicQ.tions or who believed that by joining forces outlining jobs and business areas, at the Ticker as u a lot of fun." In media to exist, advertisirig is a and sharing.information about the these organizations present ex­ Barbara Delfyett's carven facial addition to writing, she "worked necessity , " she said firmly. perienced members from many features and 'responsive large -with layout and dealt with local many business fields, they could in­ "There is a reason for companies fields who can answer any ques­ brown. eyes make a striking first businesses and advertisers." The crease their skills and gain access to to advertise in black media, espe­ job.opportunities. tions members may have. impression. She is confident, intel­ opportunity to work with potential ligent, modest, articulate, and suc­ advertisers 'was of particular in- cially in view of the fact that black The club sponsors academic, The Management Society meets consumers do buy their products. " every other Thursday from cessful. A former Baruchian, . terest to Delfyett. "1 gained experi­ social, and athletic activities. Pro­ Delfyett feels there is a need to .. ... 12:35-2p.m., locations to be an­ Barbara's story is one which is ence which wouldn't have been fessional guests speak on various "develop vehicles which present management related subjects, jobs nounced. Those interested in join­ worth telling. available any place else at the time." she said. "By combining postive images of 'blacks and not in the field, uses and applications ing can do so by attending meeting A graduate of Martin Van Buren High School in Queens, Barbara advertising, photography, editorial the traditional negative stereo­ of theory, the importance of actual and signing up, contacting Pro­ types." As a result, she sees op- work experience, and general fessor Booke of the Management entered Baruch in September 1975. experience and layout techniques, Initially interested in marketing. I developed skills which were very portunities for blacks, as well as business and consumer affairs. Department, or leaving a note in others, in the advertising industry. The club's next meeting on the Management Department of­ after a few introductory courses in helpful in my career." advertising, she changed her ma­ After graduating in January of "Yes, the field will always be com­ March 3, 12:35 - 2 p.m., will in­ fice in Room 104 of the student petitive," she reasons, "'bllt the clude a presentation on job Inter- center, box 580. jor and minored in graphic arts. 1980. Barbara immediately began During her undergraduate years, looking for a job. "I interviewed at jobs are there. ,. Delfyett became actively involved variousr->: cornparues. from Fe bruary She cites areas such as publish­ Women's History Month Events in several clubs and organizations. through May," she confided. "and ing, cable television, and manage­ March 10 12-2PM Globus Lounge March 17 12-2PM Dean's Con- "I was treasurer of the Audio Vis- ..... finaITy was hired by Young and ment as the careers of the future. (17th floor of 360 Park Ave. South) ferenee Room ual-Club,·' she said softly, where Rubi can ," which happens to be "Be aware of the many opportuni­ ties available, ~' said Barbara, who Karen Rubinson will present (16 floor 23rd Street building) she enjoyed learning how to pro­ the country's second largest adver­ advises those interested in the Women Entrepreneurs: A brown~bag lunch. Hear scholars duce television commercials. She tising agency. also had an interest in photogra­ Barbara began her career as an field to .. attend seminars spon­ W' dA Nihew Idea? in women's studies report 'on their me an c eese reception to research: phy, and though she did not be­ Assistant Media Planner and after sored by the American Marketing follow. N Ari H' h Car Ad come a member of the club, she 17 months was promoted to Senior Association, read Advertising March 24 12-2PM Glob L ~cy . es, eait e - Age, and learn all that you can . . . us ounge mimstration did take an introductory course. Media Planner. Her work essen­ Nancy Reinish, President of Art Car I Be ki H' t For one and a halfyears, Barbara tially involves "helping clients to about the industry, so you will gain Views . 0 r 10, IS ory servedas a reporter on the Ticker. decide the best way to spend their ins ight into new fieldjdevelop- im d]" Elizabeth Gaffney, Dean's Office ,·ments. " This' she feels' will give ages an maglS~s: New York David Rosner, Health Care Ad- during"litCh time she wrote a fea­ advertising budget, ., by determin­ W?men and the HIStory of Art. ministration ture article'about recently deceased ing which forms of the media are one the competitive edge. Wme and cheese reception to Barbara Katz Rothman Sociology Ragtime legendary pianist and best suited for their account. Sound advice from a Baruch fu~w. ' composer Eubie Blake, who visited Currently pursuing an M.B.A. graduate who has made it.

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You Salle, and PI! Be There brought the In 1976, the Jackson Five became the Jackson Five immediate success. They Jacksons with the exodus of brother Jer­ managed to transcend racial, geographical, maine -and the addition of Randy. The and chronological barriers by attracting group left Motown Records, joined Epic, fans of varied nationalities and cultures. and began writing and producing their own After performing for Queen Elizabeth of work. Michael succeeded in co-writing and England in Scotland during Great Britain's co-producing most of the group's new hits. Silver Jubilee, the Jackson Five made their Michael played the scarecrow in the 1978 mark and became a household name. movie '{he WIl. He, along with notables such as Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, and For the next five years.the group con­ Nipsey Russell did what.he does best; sing tinued to produce memorable hits, while and dance, though not necessarily in that Michael established the foundation of his order. While working on the film, Michael popularity with the public. As the lead met and collaborated with record producer, girls.) Like all of his siblings, Michael was singer, it was his responsibility to entertain arranger, songwriter living legend, Quincy By Lisa Rhodes exposed to music at an early age, and by age and captivate the audience to grasp their at­ Jones, and formulated plans for the pro­ ten had performed, with his four older tention and give them reason to applaud. duction of what would become his land­ I know what you're thinking, but let me brothers, at the Apollo Theater in New Though he was only in his teens, Michael mark debut album. give a few words ofadvice. Forget what you York and the Uptown in Philadelphia. successfully created a style which, despite Of! The Wall hit the airwaves in 1979-, have ever read or heard about him. .Wipe In 1970, Michael and his brothers signed imitations, has not been duplicated. His breaking new musical ground for Jackson, the slate clean. Put your prejudices aside with Motown Records. The Jackson Five, high-strung vocals, though not unequalled who until then was stereotyped as a and your skepticism on hold. To appreciate as they were called, became one ofthe most in intensity or quality, lingered long after teenybopper. With Jones at the helm, Michael Jackson's latest musical creation, . dynamic groups in what has traditionally the melody in the minds of adoring fans. Michael literally jolted the music industry one must have an open mind. been called rhythm & blues or soul music. His slim physique afforded him the agility with an album which caught fire across the Born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson Within a year, the group had the world in and flexibility to perform skillful dance country, eventually selling five million on August 29, 1959, in Gary, Indiana, the palm of its hand after producing four routines, while generating a raw energy copies in the states and seven million Michael Joseph is the sixth eldest child in a number one hits with Michael as the lead which drew audiences like a magnet. He worldwide. Proving that he could do it all- family of nine children (six boys and three singer. I Want You Back, ABC, The Love . became the heartthrob of millions. Continued on page 14 It's Rock It's Beat

By Louie "Scoop" Bastone By Steve Kaldon

Rock and roll has been around for such a ~on~ time ~hat coming up with a new sound Tuli Kupferberg runs his fingers through IS like trying to get blood from a rolling his long.. dull. matted hair, stares thought­ stone. The Turncoats, while not creating a fully at the floor. and then gives his totally new sound, have varied the basic thoughts on the pieces he is about to rock style enough to be refreshing. present at S1. Mark's Church. "Poetry" This refreshing new sound was heard he says. "involves thinking. It gives you a .February 18 at Dr. B's on Greene St. in chance to examine and reflect on the print­ Soho. The three-piece band.is comprised of ed page. It's .also one of the great methods Cousin Heathcliff. singer and guitarist. of direct expression. .. b Dave Ross, drummer, and Max Bleu, bassist. Expression is what The Poetry Project is all about. Located at S1. Mark's Church. Cousin Heathcliff.was the boyish-looking 10th St and 2nd Ave, the Project is the and clownish front man whose antics cap­ tured the essence of the band's perfor­ current forum for the spirit of the '50s mance. He looked like he was having fun. beat generation poets. The Project's early He had an enticing style of singing and stages were played out in Greenwich Vil­ guitar-playing that made the audience feel lage coffee shops with friends gathering giddy themselves. This singer-guitarist, clad and sharing their latest works. In 1966. in striPe4jaeket and straw hat, wrote most when many of the young poets were hang­ of the songs, Dave Ross wrote some of the ing out at the Church. the Church asked others. them in and provided a new meeting place. Dave is a twenty-year-old Baruch student Today. according to assistant director Bob who helped give the band its uninhibited Holman. The Poetry Project has become appearance. He was a hard-hitting, emo­ Flat Tire-High Notes the largest non-academic center in the tional drummer, shaking.his head back and world. forth wildly as he beat up his drums. complishrnent, either. and was only slight­ ··We're more interested in poetry as a By Barbara Berkus The bass player, Max Bleu, not as im­ ly overshadowed by the Kowalski piece. living stuff rather than an academic pressive as Dave or Cousin Heathcliff. Soprano Jenny Hayden-Brown is a zesty achievement. .. says Holman, as Tuli Kup­ Everything about Tafelmusik is right­ didn't play with much feeling or emotion. singer with a clear. beautiful voice. When ferberg prepares to recite his works. Kup­ the music. presentation. performers, and This three-piece band. originally a she delighted in the song. her face lit up ferbergs dingy gray appearance contrasts last but not least the performance. These quartet, has been playing in the New York and we shared her joy; when she became sharply with the freshly painted walls of four effervescent women charmed the au­ City area for two years. They mainly play in sad. her glum expression made us grieve the Church's meeting hall. He steps up to dience with their beauty and musical tal­ small clubs like R.T. Firefly's and Great (but not too seriously). The musicians. the worn podium and begins to read his ents. and seldom is a musical experience Gildersleeves, but have also played at dominant in the first song. wisely receded "jrews poems... a collection of social com­ as feastful as this one. (Unbeknownst to Baruch and Queens Colleges. Dave told me, in the following sections making a more mentary dealing with various stories re­ "We usually play for between 40 and 60 the musicians. this critic arrived on a sour ported by the press. "What's bothering note: I had a flat en route to the concert on uniform balance. people," and feels that they "need someone The rest of the program consisted of you, are you some kind of nut? ... Go to push us." Even though Dave likes the my bicycle. Top notch music smooths out fuck yourself with your Atom bomb." he even dented cycle nerves. [See page 15.]) more traditional Baroque music. pieces by response he gets, he is eager to play in front Handel. Telemann, and Bach. The rendi­ sang. acapella, his voice amplified through Come Sopra by David Kowalski. the of bigger audiences. tions, vivacious. precise. and winsome. two small speakers placed on either side best piece of the evening. is a conversa­ The people at Dr. B's responded to the satiated ,our palates. of the hall. "Youre the horse and fashion performance with applause and smiles. Two tion between a cello (Christine Gummere), is the bit." he says in another piece. of my favorite songs that the group both and an oboe (Pamela Epple). The two mu- He finishes with his Asexual Blues. leaves wrote and played (out of the ones whose .sicians sit across from each other with two • • • the podium. and greets some friends in titles I remember) are Purgatory Town and music stands each. the music spread out Tafelmusik is an ensemble group con­ the audience. Twin Towers. They also did a great upbeat on each stand. between them. Ms. Gum­ sisting of four vivacious women. Prior to version of Knock Three Times by Tony mere settled. warmly, knowingly. smiles Lois Elaine Griffith strikes a calmer their performance we talked on a potpourri Orlando and Dawn. at Ms. Epple: and for a moment we share pose. She stands at the podium with one of subjects. As freelance musicians. music Judging from the show at Dr. B's, the the special friendship between these mu­ foot crossed behind the other. and barely makes their lives exciting and hectic, and Turncoats deserve a bigger turn-out than sicians. This contemporary piece begins looks up while she is reading. Her poetry being part of an ensemble group calls for they have been getting. They've had some on a lonely.. singular sound; each instru­ is a cool recollection of conversations, past developing special skills. Unlike being part recognition, having appeared in the ment talking. but neither one listening. lovers. and bits of life she remembers with of an orchestra where the conductor makes August, 1982 edition of the Aquarian. They Gradually they come to hear each other­ bitter sweet affection. all the decisions. in an ensemble group have a demo tape and plan to finance their the sounds becoming more synchronized­ Readings are held every Wednesday at the musicians make the decisions-what own album. After that alluring stage per­ making one realize how much music is an 8 PM. A $3 donation is suggested. Free music will be performed. how the music formance at Dr. B's, I hope that they get experience to share with others. writing workshops are held Tuesdays at will be delivered. and whatever other sun- the push they need to reach a larger au­ Four Fragments from the Canterbury 7:30 and Fridays at 8 PM. For more infor­ dience. Tales by Lester Ttimble is no minor ac- Continued on page 14 mation call 674-0910.

It Marcb 1, 1983 Tbe Tieker

B's Wax Filmic

By Paul Golden 16 mm. Scott: "Very different, not just _ technically, in terms of what you can do A couple of weeks ago, we had the privi­ and the kind of control you have, but also lege of talking with Beth and Scott B, two ...the number of people we were working young film-makers, at their loft in Soho. with was vastly different, In super 8, Beth The accoutrements of their craft litter their and I were our entire crew; not only the apartment: posters from their latest film, lighting, sound, camera, sets, and work­ Vortex here, bits of mock-up set there, ing with the cast, but just everything that lights rigged everywhere. This is not a z Was involved. With sixteen, we started w showplace but a workspace. Both in Q working with a lot of different people: the -J their mid-twenties, the B's (they are cameraman, an A.C.... the editing we s married) have come into cinema through had someone else help us do. We had 'S-e the proverbial back-door, starting with fourteen, fifteen, up to twenty people on c. full length super 8 and progressing to the set at any given time. _. . [so] we were their first 16 millimeter collaboration. Vor­ involved with a lot more administrative tex is now enjoying a commercial run at and just logistical work that we never had film-makers. "I think the largest differ­ through the system." Scott continues: the Waverly Theater, after premiering at to confront." ence, in a sense, is that we are'in a middle. "Americans tend to look at films in terms the New York Film Festival last Septem­ ground. People are not quite sure of who of the story exclusively, much more than ber. Beth: "A lot of our problems came about to compare us to, or what to'compare us at what your basic ideas are. For instance, Scott explained their start. "We just because there were so many people to to, whether it's .European films, or Holly­ if you have a character that's acting (in organize. The two of. us [up till now] had wood films. . ..We're American, we're picked up a camera and started shooting. H the film) most American critics and: audi­ "Withoutsound, without focus," interject­ done it all ourselves." . independent, we're very, very low-budget ences tend to think the, 'Well, that charac­ Of course once the B's started 16mm, ed Beth. .. Point it and push the button, H and we're coming out of what people, for ter just doesn't know how to act, or the he continued " ...We've been learning the costs of production skyrocketed. Beth a while, were saying was punk. and person (whoever's playing the role) right as we do it, we make all our own told me: "The most frustrating thing about then they started saying it was new wave doesn't know how to act.' Often in our mistakes in the public way .... We were this film Vortex: was that we had to com­ ... Everyone's trying to stick us some­ films we'll consciously have someone be promise on many different levels, [and] both working as artists in sculpture, some where ... We're not making the sixties 'acting,' not trying to perform as if you're because we didn't have the money, we painting and performance work. Basically avant garde type of films that show in the watching them from your living room." ween't paying people. We had to rig up we wanted to communicate to a much downtown places here ... I think our Regarding the dialogue, Scott maintains: broader audience than the art scene was the sets with minimal amount of materials audiences are much, much broader." "We weren't so concerned with the story availing to us at the time." Beth continued ... It was a very good experience because Vonex, a film of deadpan corporate in­ or plot ... The narrative is fragmented "We started showing films in Rock 'n Roll we met a lot of people who were very trigue set against a dark backdrop of un­ and our concern with the dialogue was clubs because at that time Rock 'n Roll supportive ... Money would really allevi­ relenting paranoia, has disturbed and con­ more to almost give very brief summations cl ubs were very different ... at Max's ate a lot of the pressure that occurred in fused many critics (See review last issue) of people's relationships, not to seem like Kansas City we showed our films and that Vortex." for its use of supine characterization and real dialogue, where certain colors come was the bill for the night, the film drew Concerning unions and their usual oppo­ planar dialogue. Scott contends: "All the into play, such as the metaphor of the an audience just like a band would draw sition to bargain-basement productions, characters in this [Vortex] are 'bad' char­ snake and the rat, where all of these things an audience. It was very exciting for us Scott explained: ". ..they understand that acters. There's not a single character create a different type of dialogue as Ope at that time because the audiences we we're working on a lower budget than where one could say, 'I really like him,' posed to a very direct, emotional dialogue were reaching before were more art­ usual. ... They understand that everyone or 'I can identify with him.' They're that's used in most films." oriented, in galleries-very analytical, has to work." more like embodiments of ideologies." From whence did Vortex arise? Scott: very formal-s-canr smoke, can't drink-s­ - Perhaps because-they got their·l$eak in ~....BetR.amplitws:-~"'Each character is a- dif­ ."The germ of Vortex is" the story of How- and in the clubs it was terrific...a lot rock clubs, the B's have been saddled with ferent aspect of society, a different ex­ ardHughes' downfall, the [Frederick Fields of young kids, and you'd get an immediate journalistic vagaries such as Punk or even treme, in a sense. Angel Powers [played character] the way he withdrew from the reaction.', more nebulous New Wave. 1 asked Beth by Lydia Lunch] is very young, a woman I asked how it was to leap from 8 mm to how she thought.the B's compared to other trying to make it, yet not tr~ing to go Continued on page 14 The'Night' is Shot No Laughing Matter

no one is seen leaving. Where did they By Peter Konfederak By Damian Begley go? get her (except maybe John Wayne and In this film the true enemy of the people John Ford) I haven't seen it. To under­ Unlike previous World War II movies. are the Fascisti or Nazi sympathizers who The Fame Game. Whoever plays it stand the main character in the quintet of Night of the Shooting Stars (La Notte Di roam the countryside killing and abducting wants to win. and some will go to extremes movies you have to understand the psy­ San Lorenzo) presents the humanistic in­ anyone. The irony here is that the Fascists in order to win. Martin Scorcese '.s The chology of the character. It's as if Scorcese stead of the militaristic side to war. Excel­ "and the civilians not only know each ohter King of Comedy shows us just how far. and De Niro can read each other telepath­ lent cinematography gives us the. pictur­ out some were even related. The Fascists The movie gives us a solid portrait of ically, each giving the other precisely what esque towns, the quaint Italian music and attack the band of Northern Italians in the one of these players. He's Rupert Pupkin the other wants-a. difficult thing to get the gesticulating people whose faces tell a wheat field and a pop-gun melee erupts (Robert DeNiro): autograph hound, part­ across to an audience, but magic when it story. sparing no man, woman or child. One time messenger, part-time would-be come­ works. It is a movie about people and their eager 15-year old Fascist and his partner dian. He's in his mid-thirties but has only In the latest movie the obsession of anguish in leaving their homes to seek father are trapped by the "banditos" and a menial job. His obsession is to do a ten Rupert is primary, leading to erratic be­ refuge from the omnipotent arm of the the boy is shot in cold blood. Earlier the minute standup routine on The Jerry Lang­ havior. He spends hours fantasizing about Nazi war machine. Yet rarely do Vittoria boy had lured men to be killed by his ford Show. Night after night he waits out­ his future conversations with his beloved and Paul Tattiani (co-directors) show us father by pretending to be on the bandits side the studio. hoping to corner the mega­ Jerry. to the point where Jerry asks him to the Nazi might as the enemy. It is only side. consequently the boy's father swal­ popular, and even more reclusive. Lang­ take over the show for six weeks. Rupert sugggested with only 10 German soldiers lows the barrel of his gun and boom.... ford. Jerry's fans' form a barrier around tries to rekindle a nothing romance he had in the entire movie. The war is limited to a The entire movie is seen through the him. not giving anyone, including them­ with a girl he knew from high school. hundred or so Northern Italians. eyes of an 8-year-old girl with a smile and selves. the chance to see him as he is. Rupert takes Rita (De Niro's ex-wife. The Italians are hiding in a basement. optimistic overview who as the film began After all. he's human. not the almighty Diahnne Abbott) up to see Jerry at his wondering who to believe: their priest who said, '"I never had so much fun." as her idol his fans think he really is. weekend home. They're uninvited. but claims to have a pact of peacewith the mother's house went up in flames. Our When Rupert does get a chance to speak Rupert can't understand why Jerry would Germans or themselves. Those who choose narrator also ironically stumbles into two with Langford (Jerry Lewis) he's told. take offense to his action. Finally, Rupert the priest die with him (the church was American soldiers who were seated by a rightly so, that he must start at the bot­ teams up with Masha, a rich, bored. and mined by the Nazis) .and the others who . fork in the road and makes faces at the tom. This is but a minor inconvenience to certifiably insane Jerry fan. Together chose to leave live for another day. Americans, who recompensate her with a Rupert. He begs Jerry to let him on the they strike up a plan to get Rupert on the They flee by night clad in black-clothes, blown up condum. She races back to .the show. When Jerry gives him the obligatory shown by kidnapping Jerry. Rupert wants leaving their beloved San Martino, their group and when they all return the ever­ "call my secretary and we'll see what we the spotlight but Masha just wants Jerry. cherished possessions, and their unforget­ illusive soldiers have vanished, only a pack can do, Of Rupert doesn't understand the The problem with the movie was that table memories to locate the"American­ of "Camels" symbolizing their presence. brushoff. Instead, he goes home and there was no buildup. It was just a series os. The film ends with Italian liberation, makes a fifteen minute tape of his "rou­ of scenes leading and leading but not In one·scene the fleeing group led by which is explained by the directors, but at tine." The next several days he waits out-: building. The kidnapping sequence should Galvano, a crafty balding man in his mid­ this point is taken for granted by the jubi­ side of Langford's office, becoming a famil­ have been climatic but it came off so easy 50's with a sixth sense and that despairing liant Italians. Night of the Shooting Stars iar, if obnoxious, presence. When he's that it seemed routine, like something that emotional facade that may seem simple was the Italian entry for the Foreign Aca­ told to go out and get some experience. he Rupert and Masha do every day. but is quite complex, encounters the so­ demy Award category, but was rejected by gets angry. The acting was uniformly excellent. De called" Banditos" who are harvesting the Academy of Arts and Sciences. It has The picture Scorcese presents to us is Niro, Sandra Bernhard (as Masha), and wheat when the German reconnaissance strong characters, realistic setting and based on loneliness and obsession. This is the actors in small roles all turned in solid planes are idle. Both groups band together emotional depth, but the intangible laby­ his fifth collaboration with De Niro (follow­ performances, but the best acting job was but here the audience is lost, because ap­ rinth plot. which is sluggish at the onset ing Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, New York, . turned in by Jerry Lewis, playing the talk­ parently some people choose to stay with and is unsubstantiated throughout the New York, and Raging Bull) .and if an show host Langford. It's a totally serious, the bandits and others choose to leave but movie, fails to make the grade. actor and director have ever worked to- Continued on page 14 • .4 $ r au 4 ,e. ..e.

Page 14 The Ticker March 1, 1983

, - - ARTS' PARTS "HAIL 'THE KING OF COMEDY'! ing part of an all women's ensemble group, playing only with members of your own sex, is a very special experience." All those who are serious about pictures, hail B's Wax On the issue of critics, the group felt THE KING OF COMEDY!"Gene Shall" THE TODAY SHOW, NBC-TV that most critics do a good job, but some don't do enough homework and, conse­ Continued from page 13 quently do shoddy reviews. Not having "EXHILARATING••• Scorsese again arrived on the upper Westside music scene confirms his reputation as one of world and yet still tried to maintain con­ means performing in diverse halls for di­ trol outside of his room even though he vergent audiences, but this -al so gives the most authentic, most original was not participating, of how he used his them the chance to play if often magical voices of his film generation." aides as surrogates for himself in' the out­ places-churches, old theaters, etc. Not Vincent Canby, NEW YORK TIMES side world." only did I enjoy speaking with these young The ether relevantly recurrent theme in women, I also learned much about per­ Vortex was backstabbing in the corporate forming music, which is something they world. Beth commented: " ...They're all do quite well "~~~~~~~~B~:;;;~~~:c:::: .AGAZ::~~~fi;I!I]II!ill!!!;;I";>/ in this pit together and they're all fighting :: each other. .. The hierarchical structures of society pit one employee against another "Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis sparkle in ·"<;;i!;;~.U,.l"

... . --- ..... ---_.... ~ Marcb 1, 1983 :pag~ 15" ", ·S·PORTS Miller:' CUNY Co-MVP Have Bike Will Travel

By Damian Begley By Barbara Berkus

"The Ice Man has finally done.it! The long and the short of it is, I Roger Miller was voted "~o-MVP am a long distance bicycle rider. for the 1982-83 CUNY season. He Not as long as some; Sue shared the award with James Notorangelo travelled coast-to­ "Pookie" Wilson of John Jay Col­ coast last summer in II days. but lege. The voting was the subject of long enough to average 45-60 miles . controversy. Miller originally had a day. Like the mailman, weather five votes for first place compared never deters me except for snow to four top votes going to Wilson. that's slippery. I commute regularly Voting is done by the CUNY on my bike, but the real job is after coaches. I~ appears the Queens Col­ my last final each semester when I lege coach held a grudge against Ill: am able to take off for at least.two iLl Baruch ever since the Statesmen ~ to five days and ride all day. beat Queens last February, and he 6 Usually I travel alone. Although decided to call in his marker, He :;.: inconveniences arise, and certain voted Miller a fourth-place vote. o precautions have to be taken as a- There is no 'way you could honestly woman alone on the road, the say there were three better players Roger MOler freedom gained by my independent than Roger this season. It's tough just about every other category. Of bent is worth the hassles. Recently, to think of anyone in CUNY better course he's the motor in the Baruch on a two day ride in New Jersey, I The writer and ber machine. • than the Ice Man this season. But basketball machine. Roger missed was pulled over by the police and that's how Queens cast their out on the "MVP award in 1982-82 told that I must "get off the quate for planning a bicycle trip. Unfortunately, my trip to grudge. Coach Levine called for a by one point. The Ice Man needs highway or I would be arrested." Recently, I have subscribed to Bike Philadelphia, ninety-two miles, ran recount and the new vote ended in a just 27 points to put him past the Finally, after some deliberation Centennial whose alterntive routes amuk. I arrived late at night and tie. 1500 point mark and into the top between three ':policemen, I was are promoted as cleaner, safer and upon reaching the outskirts of Phil­ "Pookie" had a great season, five of all-time scores in CUNY col­ allowed to go pedalling on my way. more visually attractive. If this ly, looked in my American Youth leading the division in assists and leges. He already holds a dozen" The trip begins weeks ahead on source does not make my future Hostel Guidebook only to discover finishing second in scoring. It was Baruch records and as of February paper. The first obvious decision is rides better, I'll try some of the trip that the hostel was closed until his play that led John Jay to the top 14 he was sixth in the country of where to go. This, of course, is con­ tickets offered by Bicycling tomorrow. This meant staying in (tied with Lehman) of the Bronx­ Division III schools in scoring with tingent on time and money. I f time magazine. the YMCA which charged four Manhattan Division. Roger led the his 25.2 ppg average. The MVP permits, a bus trip to a destination Late afternoon lodging becomes times as much as the hostel. I had Division in scoring with a 25.2 trophy is the" Ice-ing on Miller's from which to begin the cycling is the issue of concern. I prefer camp­ not checked the weather report and average and was in the top ten in great season. preferable. This past semester only ing when possible which is a peren­ after checking into the Y, I learned allowed a four day trip to nial problem in the Northeast. The that a major snow storm was Fitting The Shoe Phi ladelphia which due to. bad camping sites are so far apart that scheduled to hit the entire Nor­ weather conditions was shortened often eighty miles of riding is re­ theast the next day. This meant What seemed like a dream season turned into a nightmare. At one to three. But last slimmer I bused to quired in order to reach one. Last boxing the bike and travelling back point the Statesmen defeated the top three teams (Lehman, John Jay. Nova Scotia, Canada and spent two summer to reach a campsite near to New York on a bus. The next Staten Island) in the space of 10 days. They had won 7 in a row at one weeks of solid weather-perfect, Lake Hoptacong I ended up riding day was a series of small problems, stretch and ended January with an amazing 12-4 record. February highway-perfect riding. late into the night with no no money, no boxes and no taxis. was a different month and story, altogether. The team lost some After deciding where to go maps headlight. What had started out as Finally, a box was had, the ticket players ... and a lot ofgames. For the month they were 1-6 and they are an essential tool in staging and a fun ride quickly turned into a bought, and box carried to the sta­ relinquished their two-year hold on the Bronx-Manhattan title in the planning the ride. Finding alter­ dangerous, fearful situation. Each tion. CUNY conference. They ended up with a 13-10 record. native roads which are less travelled time I travel I learn more about my But problems or not I am an ad­ The major problem was finding the replacement for Keith Jones as . by automobiles is one ofthe keys to capabilities." the possible problems dicted cyclist. The exhilaration and point guard. Coach Levine did his best but the order was too big. But a pleasurable, safe trip. I have that can arise, and better methods pride I feel when I reach my it's not over yet. The Statesmen play in the quarterfinals on February relied predominantly on Exxon to deal with both so that I have a destination cleans the slate and 23. If they can shake off their recent losses and look at the playoffs as maps which have proven inade- good time. makes me gungho for the next trip. a "new season" there is no reason they can't do well. Playing With Fouls New Mr. Baruch CALLING Set For March 24 By Joseph Fagan didn't participate and J .G. Fagan and Kerwin Edwards tied once By Kerine Chang The finals of the Intramural again at 12 out of 15. Men's and Women's Foul Shooting A shootoff was scheduled bet­ Beginning this spring there will ALL CAMP Contest was held on February 17. ween Kerwin Edwards and J.G. be a new Mr. Baruch contest, spon­ The competition involved shooting Fagan on Feb, 24th, but Edwards sored by the Day Session Student 15 foul shots from the foul line, was not available. Fagan again made Government(DSSG) and the In­ located 15 feet from the basket. 12 of 15. Edwards can possibly win tramural Office of the Department In the first round for the men, the competition. of Health and Physical Education. COUNSELLORS Kerwin Edwards, Alvin Em­ For the women, Diane Golds According to Intramurals direc­ manuelle, Jose Pena, Aubrey scored 7 for 15 to win the competi­ tor Tom Cracovia, "this event is If You ... Smith, and J .G. Fagan shot 12 out tion. Alice Sotomogor 5 for 15 held because of criticisms con­ Need A Summer Job, of 15. Joseph Miller and Kyle Top­ came in second, Desiree Vreira nected with the women's (Ms. pin shot 11 out of 15, Michael Ho came in third after shooting 4 for Baruch) contest.: The majority of are at least 18-years-old and Darryle Wright shot 10 out of 15 and Sali Tse shot 3 for 10 to students are obviously arguing for complete one year of college by June and 15. place fourth. equality and therefore the ossa have private or organizational camp experience In the second round, Alvin Em­ The Intramural Update will have and the Intramurals office have manuelle shot a dismal 6 for 15, the winner(s) of the men's cornpeti­ sponsored this event in which the Jose Pena shot 9 for 15, Smith tion in the next issue. men will be smilarly judged." The new contest will parallel the Ms. Baruch contest in that there Contact: Lilian Ewig will be competition in three Placement Service Office, Room 1711 categories: talent, bathing suit, and DONORS WANTED career outfit. Trophies will be 360 PAS awarded in all three categories to for information about SEMEN will be used for artificial the individual(s) with the best score General/Counseling Openings in each category. The participant (available throughout the Northeast) insemination for couples who cannot with the highest overall score will become the new Mr. Baruch. have children due to male infertility. The contest will be held on All donor types are needed, March 24 in the 23rd Street auditorium and will definitely pro­ Donors will be fully screened and tested. vide fun for everyone. or Accepted Donors are PAID. . It's time for you guys to sign up Call 725-3062 for appointment with and become a part of this exciting Camp Placement Unit event. Entry deadline is March 17" New York State Job Service For Information and interested students are en­ ...~ couraged to contact Tom Cracovia 485 5th Avenue SERfla1 IDANT LABORATORY at 725-7197 or go to room 610A in New York City the 23rd Street building between Never A Fee 935..1430 12-2PM any day classes are in ses­ sion.

. , Archers Shoot Well In Championship Baruch Falls·1n Semis,

in hope of hitting the center. In one Loses To John Jay, 73-65. DiSanlucia, Nadjar, flight, or heat, they shoot 60 arrows .in 15 separate attempts at the By Joseph Fagan were being outrebounded by 5. Piotote Place Second target. Each flight takes about In the beginning of the second three hours to complete. On Satur­ It began in the quarter final half, Aubrey Smith stole the ball In Women'8 Competition day, there were 3 separate flights round, Wednesday, February 23rd _from John Jay point guard Chris lasting 9 hours, (from 9am to 6pm). at City College in the Nat Holman Harrison for a layup. Baruch left Monroe Farber, an official ofthe Gymnasium. Aubrey Smith, the box-in-one and adopted a man National Archery Association Baruch's callow point guard, shot to man defense, but still experienc­ (NAA) witnessing the tournament, an 18 foot jumpshot that bounced ed problems rebounding. Two of­ expressed displeasure over the for­ in with :3 seconds remaining in fensive rebounds led to scores and a mat. "Usually in these types of overtime to give the Statesmen a Wilson jumped made the score arenas one flight is all that is need­ hard fought victory over Queen 47-32, for the biggest lead of the ed. But with the lack of space College in a battle for advancement night. available, three heats had to be ar­ to the semi-final round, 93-91. Moments later, a combination of i ranged for fair competition." Roger Miller, Baruch's leading Marshall free throws and a jump­ As a member of the NAA, scorer who had a game high 38 'shot started a ten point streak for points, ,5 steals, was virtually Baruch. Roger Miller then took / Farber would like colleges to form school teams instead of clubs. "Of unstoppable for most of the game, control and at 1:31, after being course we would like to see more shooting 63070 from the floor and rjected by Tinsley, dunked the ball schools have archery tearns, but we 90070 from the free throw line. to put Baruch within six. Another also know that interest and money Guard Clifford Marshall played the Marshall jumpshot, a short jumper are very low. Many colleges whole game and led the team in re- by Miller, and a Charles Powell throughout the country have clubs, bounding (8) and assists (7) and layup tied the score at 50 at 7: 15. A scored 16 points. Center John basket by Wilson ended the rally. but that is as far as they can go v Farber lamented. Panousopoulos had 20 points and 6 With 5:30 remaining to play, Assessing.Baruch's performance, rebounds. Charles Powell had 7 re- John Jay and Baruch traded a few Farber pointed out that many ar­ bounds. baskets. At 3:29, Miller made two The Baruch Ardlery Team chers were hurrying their shots In the semi-finals, it was John free throws to keep Baruch in the when they did not have to. He said Jay against Baruch, and Leitman game. The Statesmen were trailing By James Kelly three in total points accumulated however, ." With practice and this against Staten Island. Two decisive by four, when the Bloodhounds for Baruch. valuable 'experience under their games to see who would meet in the went into their stall offense. Wilson The Archery Club took on col­ Professor Helen Belden, who belt, discipline will come. And finals for the symbolic "Dutch then found Cutriss White free Shoe." leges from New York State, Penn­ coordinates the club's activities, don't forget good coaching-that's under the basket to put John Jay sylvania and New Jersey in its first was encouraged by the corn­ important also. " The gymnasium was just short of up by six. tournament of the spring semester petiveness ofthe members and their Professor Belden will lead the being filled to capacity as the first A steal and a breakaway basket held February 19 in the 6th floor skills. "To compete in three con­ club to Atlantic City on February game began. The Statesmen con- by Miller cut the Baruch deficit at gym. secutive flights that command total 26 to compete in the Eastern FITA trolled the tap and Aubrey Smith 67-65. After 4 points from Court­ ~ The ladies got offto a good start. concentration is just excellent," she Collegiate Shoot. "After this tour­ scored on a layup to give Baruch ney Callender and missed shots Maria DiSanlucia, Jackie Piotote said. nament I was convinced we can the first two points. After some from Smith and Marshall, defeat and Fabiola Nadjar placed second To watch an archery contest play with most of the Eastern missed shots, and jumpshots by loomed for the Baruch team. among the eight competing New requires as much concentration as seaboard colleges that enter the Courtney Callender, at 3:27, John Duane Martin made two free. York State colleges. competing in one. Contestants aim event in Atlantic City. Oh yes, we Jay star guard, James -Wilson, throws to eliminate Baruch from The men failed to crack the top their arrows at a target 60 feet away are going!" exclaimed Belden. scored his first basket with a one the tournament. handed reverse. Two minutes later, Roger Miller scored 18 second he connected on a jumper from the half points to finish with 29 points. corner. Early turnovers from Cliff Marshall led the team in re-. Baruch's Clifford Marshall resulted bounding (6) and scored 17 points.. Bowlers Spare No Strikes in 4 John Jay points. Powell and Panousopoulos had 7 , The squad is led by Captain team produced big scores. Mike With 3:05 remaining in the first and 9 points respectively. For John ,,- Douglas York and includes seniors Miller's 256 game (including strikes half, the Bloodhounds led by 11, Jay, Wilson hit a game high 30 Elliott Weiss and Ron Tropeano, in the last seven frames) led Baruch 36-25. In the remaining minutes, points, 6 assists. Duane Martin and sophomore Brian Miller, and to a stunning 27-3 win over St. Wilson's aggressiveness and Courtney Callender both had 16 freshman Steve Stone, Clark Har­ Francis. Douglas York's 223 iced tenacious defense from reserve points and 3 and 8 rebounds respec­ ris and Mike Miller. Stone and Har­ that victory. The team's biggest center Derrick Tinsley helped the tively. Derrick Tinsley had a game ris come from division winning high match was on their latest "position Bloodhounds take a 39-30 halftime high 10 rebounds and 3 blocked schools to give this Baruch team a week." This is when the first-place lead. At the half, the Statesmen shots. winning attitude. The teams in the team plays the second team, and ~#\jL;;2i .t; c l~-~Wt?ti Ill: UJ league consist of five bowlers but the third-place team faces the >o ..J could have as many as eight on the fourth team. As Pace and Queens o squad. There are three games per -~gl~:~~~fJ~' > battled each other Baruch was up . o week and each game is worth 10 against tough Cooper Union. With ...... _•••. ~-;o..._ ...... , ...... points. One point goes to each the whole team pushing for one <~.~ bowler who defeats his opponent another, and Steve Stone's 214 and c: Team Captain Douglas York and five points are awarded to the Ron Tropeano's 211 in the pocket, team with the highest 3-game total. Baruch easily took the first game by By Steve Stone Recapping the first half, Baruch a score of 9-1. Douglas York and had problems with the right com­ Clark Harris, with their consistent Last year's Baruch bowling team bination of bowlers to use. strike and spare-making, led the se­ ended on a sour note, finishing in However, Clark Harris came cond win (7-3). The third game was sixth place out of fourteen teams. through with three consecutive 600 a total team effort as Baruch won This year's squad wants to rebound series . Clutch tenth frame bowling going away (9-1) By winning the from last year's performance. The by Douglas York led to big wins match (25-5) Baruch has high hopes team has had a strong second half over Yeshiva and NYU. of catching the front running season following a mediocre first A major part of the second-half teams. Baruch has a double match half. In fourth place most of the success must go to Ron Tropeano. on Sunday February 27 when they season the bowlers have turned A last minute addition to the team, face NYU and the league leader, things around and are but a few Ron has contributed greatly to the Pace College. The teams bowl every games out of second place, trailing squad, filling in for other bowlers Sunday at Bowlmor Lanes, located only Queens and Pace Colleges. when needed. Recent wins by the on 14th street in Union Square. •

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