Presidential Betvare Internet Poker madness Daughters "phishing" hits FCLC Opinion, Page 8 Features, Page 10 Arts, Page 16 wwwjc /to b server, corn The rver Lincoln Center The Student Voictfi September 23, 2004 Volume XXIII, Issue 2 Fordham employee mugged in USG sets agenda for broad daylight on campus fall semester By Laura DiOrio, FCLC'05 By Corinne Iozdo, FCLC '05 use the money on their ID NEWS EDITOR EDITOR IN CHIEF cards at local restaurants," she FCLC — A fetnale administrative FCLC - In its second meet- said during her debate employee of Fordham University was ing of the new academic year remarks. mugged on Sept. 17 at approximately 3 p.m. held Sept. 9, the United "While Sodexho has made after climbing the stairway to the Plaza level Student Government (USG) significant improvements to outside the Lowenstein building of the set itsagenda for the upcoming the cafeteria over this past Fordham College of Lincoln Center (FCLC) semester. From a list of 27 summer," Wood pointed out, campus, according to John Carroll, directory possible initiatives, represen- "USG still does not feel that of security at Fordham. tatives named revamping the the cafeteria meets all of the The mugger, described by Carroll as a 6 Plaza access policy, securing students' needs on campus, foot 1 inch tall Hispanic man wearing a tan t- the Ram Van as a free student especially since they close in shirt, was arrested and taken to the 20th service, and making funds on the early afternoon on Precinct of the New York Police Department university ID cards usable at Saturdays and are not open on (NYPD) after a Fordham security supervisor local establishments as their Sundays at all." saw him flee down the stairs with the main-goals for the semester. Similar . programs: are woman's bag in hand. The NYPD declined USG President Catherine already in effect at other New comment to The Observer. Wood, FCLC '06, first men- York schools. New York Eliza Gager/ Carroll said that the female worker had tioned a change in the use of University (NYU) students can just cashed a check at the Chase bank On Friday, Sept. 17 a Fordham administrative employ- university ID cards in the USG use "Campus Cash" at estab- • branch located at 65th Street and Columbus ee was mugged near these stairs. Candidates' Debate last spring. lishments which display a pur- Avenue. She then.proceeded up the stairway "I want students to be able to Continued on page 3 on the West 60th Street entrance of FCLC he was not in view of the mugging. with perpetrator in tow. A security supervisor, who was standing Once they were both on the Plaza level, on the main leyel outside of Lowenstein, saw Fordham remains in the Princeton the individual approached the woman from the suspect begin to run eastbound on West behind, grabbed her hair, and pulled her 60th Street Members of security ran in pur- Review's 'Purgatory' backwards, according to Carroll. suit of the individual while a call was placed By Jennifer Cobb, FCLC'05 After displaying an orange box cutter, he to the NYPD. CONTRIBUTING WRITER said in Spanish, "Give me the bag." The Two bike patrol officers responded appre- female Mowed the orders of the man, who hended the suspect in front of a building at 31 "Gourmet dining or Salisbury steak? then proceeded to run down the stairs with W. 60th St, Carroll said. The man was then Discover where going to college is like her purse, security said. There was a security arrested for robbery and the bag was returned going to Club Med—and where it is guard on duty outside on the Plaza level, but to the female Fordham employee. • like going to Club Dread." This is the promise The Princeton Review makes to eager college students nationwide. princetonreView.com With a few clicks of a mouse or a cou- Healthy living in McMahon Hall ple of turns of the page, students can vey.review,com. find out where their school stands. According to some, this is not the Many at Fordham are not surprised to most accurate way to get results. In an find that our school is considered "Club interview last August with the Colorado Dread." Daily, Ron Stump, CU-Boulder's Vice "I do not eat in the cafeteria," said Chancellor for Student Affairs, called Meaghan Dunne, FCLC '05. "I have The Princeton Review's ranking system not [eaten there] since freshman year." "bogus" and "unscientific," saying it Dunne explained that a less than satis- was "based on their trying to sell a factory experience with macaroni and book." cheese was her last in the cafeteria. "It Erik Olson, The Princeton Review's was burnt and hard," she said. aenior editor, was not surprised by Dunne is not alone. For at least the Stump's accusation. "This is one of the fourth year in a row, Fordham has found typical responses officials at the its way into the top ten of The Princeton Number One Party School make when Review's "Is it Food?". This year, the we publish our rankings," he said. While University is at number seven on the list, no longer in the number one spot this which is found under "Purgatory" in the year, CU-Boulder still placed in the top "Quality of Life" section. ten. The list, which includes rankings "On the other hand," Olson said, such as 'Top Stonc-Cold Sober School" "when colleges are named to more and "Reefer Madness," has been no favorable rankings lists...college offi- stranger to criticism. Unlike many of the cials put mention of it on their Web sites Corinne Iozzio/The Observer other college ranking systems, The and their recruitment publications and Princeton Review relies almost entirely send out press releases touting the Freshmen Ben Oldneberg, Steph Salileng and Douglas Ballas enjoy a movie in a on student feedback. This year 110,000 schools' placement on the rankings." Wellness apartment on the second floor. Learn about Residential Life's newest students filled out their 70 question sur- program and the students who live there. Seepage 3 for details. vey, either on-campus or online fit sur- Continued on page 11 The Observer September 23, 2004 Freshmen move-in day runs smoothly By Laura DiOrio, FCLC'05 U NEWS EDITOR . Election 2004.... 5 Interestingly enough, Opinion 7 FCLC - Freshmen move-in we really didn't feel the Features 10 day, held on Aug. 29, one day impact of te conven- Arts & Culture 15 prior to the Republican tion. Literary. .20 National Convention, ran Sports.. 24 - Greer Jason, smoothly despite traffic and , director of Residential Life MISSION STATEMENT ' security concerns. Freshmen . , -—• 99 The Observer is an independent- students, their parents, Fordham and there was zero traffic on minded student newspaper serv- administration and directors of Sunday. In fact, move-in was ing the Fordham College at Residential Life (Res. Life) had Lincoln Center (FCLC) communi- supposed to be at 9 a.m., and we ty. The Observer's mission is to some worries about how the had people showing up at 7:25 seek and present the unbiased convention would affect move- am. because they had left early truth while simultaneously fos- in day, but most people were anticipating traffic and there tering journalism experience pleased with how it turned out really was none." among students enrolled at FCLC and the way things were han- and promoting and supporting Many parents of freshmen the ethical principles defined in dled. students reported no problems the First Amendment of the The Rev. Robert R. Grintes, with traffic or security as well. United States Constitution per- S.J., dean of FCLC, said that "I was very worried," said Maria Torti/ The Observer taining to the freedom of speech although he was at first con- Barbara Lombardo, a parent and of the press. It seems that unpacking was the biggest challenge that freshmen cerned, there were discussions from Baldwin, Long Island, faced on move-in day. CONTACTING US amongst Fordham administra- who drove to FCLC on the The Observer office is located on tion and the New York City morning of freshmen move-in convention brought thousands and Res. Life have to make the FCLC campus in room SL-19 Police Department, and all day. "I thought for sure we of protestors into the area. before beginning the school of the Leon Lowenstein building agreed that it was safe to pro- were going to get stopped Students like Yrizany had year. at 113 West 60th Street, New ceed with move-in day. going over the Triborough York, NY. Address all mail to The some initial concerns but were Grimes agreed that pushing Observer, Fordham College at Greer Jason, director of Res. Bridge when they saw my car relieved to find they panned out back the academic schedule Lincoln Center, 113 West 60th Life at FCLC, attributes the suc- filled with all this stuff, but it to nothing. "This morning [on would have been difficult Street, Room 408, New York, NY cess of move-in day to a series was wonderful - no traffic and the day of freshmen move-in] at because the end of the fall 10023. Call us at 212-636-6015 ofpreparations;thatmeuniversi- - •not a problem at all." 9 a.m. there was a protest down semester would have cut too or send e-mail to editor@fclcob- ty made in anticipation of any server.com. Send all faxes to 212- Although some people did the street, so I was a little con- close to Christmas. 636-7047. To reach a specific edi- conflicts that may have bit traffic on their way into the cerned," she said. "I've never Overall, members of the tor, please see the individual con- occurred. These efforts included city, many agreed that it was lived in New York City before, Fordham administration felt they tact information posted in our reserving hotel rooms for fami- nothing compared to what they and I was afraid of violence and were well enough prepared to masthead on the Opinion page. lies from out of town well in had expected. Shannon stuff like that, but it's fine." keep move-in day in place. "We The;01?server holds, open.staff. . advance, providing driving meetings every Tuesday at 1 jj.nu Yrizany, FCLC '08,.' who * As for why move-in day was felt mat the response that we //directions aritf Suggested'routes ' drove'jfrdnt Virginia, -Said her not rescheduled once the con- could provide would be adequate Lowenstein building. on the university'. Web' site,' las ' father ran into traffic the night vention dates were announced, enough to face whatever chal- well as frequent traffic updates before move-in day but was Jason told The Observer that lenges the convention posed," HOW TO PLACE AN AD on WFUV 90.7 FM, Fordham's unsure whether ittyas due to the university's academic cal- said Jasoa "Maybe if we were To reserve advertising space, or radio station. the convention or general trav- endars are planned years in right next door to Madison for rates and information, con- 1 tact the business manager at "Interestingly 'enough, we' ' eling. - -'-•'- advance and it would have been Square Garden we may have businessmanager@fclcobserver- really didn't feel the impact of Aside from traffic concerns, difficult to push the academic made a different decision, but I the' convedtioV Jason said, ' • 'soine" freshmen and their par- schedule any later or start any mink that because of all the fac- "On Sunday and on Monday we ents worried about their person- earlier because of necessary tors involved, the university HOW TO PLACE A CLASSI- were asking people about traffic al safety, especially since the preparations that the university decided not to." • FIED AD All classified ads must be paid in • advance prior to publication: To' .'place k chsSified'ad,.cafl.us"af *. - Fordham looks forward to second President's Ball 212.-636-60J6, fax us at 212-636- - By Mary Toto, FCLC'05 7047, or email the business man- ager at businessmanager@- STAFF WRITER McShane hopes that it will "build been no significant changes made fclcobserver.com. on the success of last year and to the Ball since last year. It will I hope that [the ball] FORDHAM - The Rev. provide students from all three be free of charge to all students, will build on the suc- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Joseph M. McShane, S J., presi- campuses a chance to get togeth- and there will be disc jockeys cess of last year and Letters to the Editor should be dent of Fordham University, has er." (DJs) along with food and bever- typed and sent to The Observer, provide students from announced that the President's Intercampus shuttle buses will ages provided by Sodexho Food Fordham College at Lincoln all three campuses a Center, 113 West 60th Street, Ball will now be an annual event be provided throughout the Services, the company that caters Room 408, New York, NY 10023, at Fordham. The first President's evening for bom Lincoln Center all of Fordham's events. chance to get together. or e-mailed to the editor in chief Ball, held last year at Rose Hill's and Marymount students. Buses According to Brian Poteat, - The Rev. Joseph M at [email protected]. McGinley Ballroom, was a huge are scheduled to leave the Lincoln operations director of Fordham McShane, 8J. Length should not exceed 500 succe^p|.an estimated 700 Center campus at 8 pm Hospitality ^ Services, „ me president of Fordham words. The Observer reserves the University right to edit all letters and sub- students in attendance. According to a Student evening's menu will include mini missions for content, clarity, and This year's President's Ball, Activities representative, the Ball pizzas, chicken quesadillas, mini — W length. For more information, see organized by McShane, who has is for Fordham students only, and vegetable burritos, cookies, sodas, remarks on last year's President's the Opinion section. extended the invitation to all student IDs must be shown in and more. Ball; "There was plenty of food, Fordham students, will once order to get in. FCLC students can NEWS ITEMS Recent advertisements for the and the DJs played everything To offer a news tip, call 212-636- again be held at the McGinley sign up in the Office of Student President's Ball have stated mat from older 80s songs to current 6015 ore-mail the editor in chief at Ballroom on Fri., Oct 8, from 9 Activities to secure a spot on *a "formal attire and dancing shoes" radioJutsi The best part is that it's [email protected]. p\it to 1 am The event is part of bus. are required. free. T would definitely suggest Homecoming weekend, and McShane said that there have Kayla Hildebrandt, FCLC '05, going." • PUBLIC NOTICE No part of The Observer may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of The Equipment stolen from Law School Library Observer editorial board. All materials printed in The On Aug. 26 p.m. left his laptop and went vidual attempted to cut through Observer are the exclusive prop- CRIME BLOTTER -Between 10 a.m. and 6 outside to make a phone call. a thick wire cable in an attempt erty of The Observer. The views Campus security file expressed in The Observer do not p.m., a projector was taken When he returned, Carroll said, to steal a bike outside the Law necessarily reflect the views of from a room in Fordham's Law his laptop was missing. School, according to Carroll. building. Carroll said that FCLC or Fordham University as a School Library, according to Security said two males were When security saw him, lie fled when she was approached by whole. The Opinions expressed in John Carroll, director of cam- present before the student left cast on 62nd Street without the security, she claimed she had the Literary and Opinion sections do not necessarily reflect the pup security at Fordham and weren't there when he bike. just been there for an event and * views of the editorial board, University. returned, but the incident has was hanging around after- FCLC, or Fordham University. not been solved. Sept. 9 wards. However, Carroll also Opinions set forth in editorials Aug. 28 -Between 8 p.m. and 9:20 said that she was uncooperative exclusively represent the views of The Observer editorial board. -A student studying in the Sept. t p.m., a female was seen loiter- and had to be escorted off the Law School Library at around 8 -At about 2:20 p.m., an indi- ing outside the Law School premises. • Wellness Housing debuts on Lincoln Center campus FCLC Club Day: Sept. 16 ByBiyanLainaj,FCLC'O5 drugs does exist, he does not "feel pres- STAFF WRITER sured by it because that is a decision I made." FCLC - Fordham University has "I think Wellness Housing is a great made an attempt to bring its residential program to have on campus, especially community closer together by creating for students like me who come from Wellness Housing, a new freshmen pro- Arizona and who do not know anyone," gram that offers a wide range of social, Ballas added. physical, educational and spiritual activ- Settling into an unfamiliar environ- ities, according to the Office of ment without friends or family can be Residential Life (Res. Life). difficult for any college freshman, and "The concept of 'wellness' is a gener- residents of this new community say al word," said Ashley Caldwell, resident they have already begun to open up to director for freshmen students at FCLC. one another. "It's an umbrella term for so many "Although we> are the first residents things. Each resident has a specific defi- to try Wellness Housing at Lincoln nition of what 'Wellness Housing* Center, we are still trying to get into the means to them and a say of what hap- groove of college," Anthony Giacone, pens while creating their own communi- FCLC '08, another Wellness resident, said. "I have met so many people Located on the second floor of already because of Wellness, but once Eliza Gager/The Observer McMahon Hall, Wellness Housing is we get the ball rolling with Wellness new to the Lincoln Center campus this programs, I think it's going to bring the Thursday on the Plaza level ofLownestein was especially busy last week as year, with only IS freshmen in its resi- community closer together." FCLC students explored new clubs and activiies during club day. dence. The university first established Several programs have already been Wellness Housing at the Rose Hill cam- offered for these residents during the pus for uppperclassmen. first three weeks of school and have According to Res. Life, the objective included a welcome party, a brunch and USG sets agenda for fall semester of Wellness Housing is to create a wel- a bicycling trip through Central Park Continued from front page coming environment for freshmen as with the Rev. Damian O'Connell, S.J., well as a supportive network among Res. assistant director of the Campus pie NYU flag outside their entrances Life, freshmen and otiier McMahon res- Ministry Office. Res. Life has also including Java City/14th Street Gourmet Every USG member should idents. already made plans for future activities, and Starbuck's. , , , , have a baby, something that Students who wish to live in these including a Campus Ministry Guided . Brandon Pufour, F|GLC 'P$,;junipr • they want to se^^mi? Jo .:.". new suites must, sign a community Meditation on Sept. 28 and a movie senator, has already been in touch with - . fruition. expectation form - an agreement toward night featuring "Super Size Me" on interested local businesses in his work as -Catherine Wood, an alcohol-, drug- and tobacco-free Sept 29. In addition, Res. Life has Orientation Coordinator. Dufour'splan FCLC '06, USG President lifestyle — and write an essay exploring encouraged its Wellness residents to will give participating businesses* who the reason why they want to live in the become involved in creating new agen- agree to offer either a discount, to, Wellness community, Res. Life said. das for the fall semester. Fordham students or to-accept money off ; 99 "We basically feel that anyone who "It's really great working this dose of university ID cards, a "Fordham , . Wood' highlighted one^example, stat- shows any interest in the program' should with students and seeing the level of par- Friendly" sticker to display. ing she fails to understand why lying on be accepted," said Greer Jason, direc- ticipation growing," said Catharine All use of meal plan money at outside the grass is tolerated but doing so on a tor of Res. Life. "At the same time, .McGlade, assistant director of Res. Life. businesses will need to be coordinated towel is forbidden. someone who has checked off "I do not see any challenges, only oppor- with Sodexho Food. Services,, the , •. •, Pejer Caspar, FCLC '05, senior sena- 'Wellness Housing' on their housing tunities for Wellness residents to snare University's food aid cafeteria cbntrac- ' tor, also said that enforcement of the pol- application card without sending in an and learn lifestyles and common inter- tor, and Fordham Dining Services. ' , . . icy has been erratic in the past. Cassar essay, we felt he/she was not serious to ests from one another." Additionally, USG hopes to secure said that sometimes when playing catch commit." Res. Life believes that Wellness free Ram Van service to and from the with friends he has been asked to stop, Many Wellness residents believe that Housing will continue to grow in com- Rose Hill campus for all students and and other times security guards have not Wellness Housing is an excellent alter- ing years. "We are very excited because University employees. This initiative confronted him at all. native for students who prefer not to the freshmen really seem to love it," will need to be coordinated with the stu- Wood concluded the discussion by bring alcohol or drugs into their social Jason said. "Residents have been dent governments at Rose Hill and pointing out that before they can propose life. Douglas Ballas, FCLC '08, a actively involved with Wellness Marymount. Wood said that USG feels any changes to the policy, more research Wellness resident, said that even Housing, and I think will continue to do that the cost of the Van could, be has to be done about what exactly the though the temptation of alcohol and so." • defrayed by adding some advertising policy is and why it is in place. "Being onto the side of each van similar to ads that this is the only green area on cam- mender of Events @ Lincoln on city buses. pus," she explained, "USG would like to Monica Ciantia, FCLC '05, senior work with Facilities to come to some senator, pointed out that with the fare form of compromise on this policy — Sat, Sept. a$ raise to $2.30 each way to and from one that is a little more conducive to the -Row, row, row your boat! PARty is sponsoring a row boating excursion in Central Park. Go to Rose Hill the Ram Van has become students' needs and meets Facilities IX408 for more information. more expensive than taking the subway. requirements for the area." The higher price, Ciantia said, will In addition to its three main goals, Sun., Sept s6 make many students take the subway to USG members have other, smaller pro- -Get your last taste of summer with a trip to Coney Island's amusement park, sponsored by the Bronx sometimes late into the night jects to work on this semester. Wood SPARC, Sign up now in LL408 to reserve a spot. when the lines become less safe for would like to hold a Christmas tree light- 1\ie$.,Sept.s8 commuters. ing ceremony and party shortly after the •Come watch student republicaas and democrats from three of NYCs universities (Fordham includ- Sean Jacques, FCLC '05, USG secre- Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Jacques ed) tackles serious issues in a NYC Students Debate from 7-9 p.m. in the Pope Auditorium. Food, , tary, added that in his, experience most, reported, to USG that holding,. drinfca and Kve music to follow! HSVF to Lara Hanson ([email protected] or 203-449-6839.) people woo use the Ram Van don't pay. Commencement at Rose Hill is still a Students who have class at Rose Hill concern among seniors, and should be -The Campus Activities fioard (CAB) is sponsoring a trip to Chelsea Ptaw' driving ranges at ft *< '', and those using the library have access addressed. : p.nv Head to LL408 for detailed Information. You don't even need any previous golf experienced to free passes, and, according to ,-. USG is also concerned with promoting Jacques, they are the students Who use - tri-campus unity by holding events for all Wed., Sept. 29 the Ram Van most often. "The smallest three campuses, increasing distribution -If s CAB Movie Night! Come watch the highly-anticipated sequel "Spider-Man 2" at either 6:30 percentage is people who pay, by far," of campus newspapers between campus- p.m. or 9:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge. he said. es, and attending tri-campus summit meetings. •SPARC is sponsoring a "City Porks" Cafe Excursion at 7 p.m. Sign up in IX408 to join others for The third initiative on USG's fall a night of coffee and treat.1!. agenda is to rework and clarify the poli- Wood wants to ensure that each USG cy regarding use and occupancy of the representative is utilized to his/her full Thura., Sept. 30 and Tuea., Oct. 5 at 9 p.m.; Student Lounge Plaza. Members of the USG Executive potential this year. "Every USG member -Watch the presidential debates livo on the big screen. This event is sponsored by The November Board agreed that the policy has not should have a baby," Wood said, "some- 2 Program Series. been made clear in the past and many thing that they want to see come to Courtesy ofOffice oj Student Activities facets of it do not make sense to them. fruition," • www.fclcobservcv.coin niciilh FCLC welcomes new full-time faculty members By I«ura Di Orio, FCLC '05 Program at Lincoln Center and University of South Florida, NEWS EDITOR to enjoy being in New York. I'm Street has been making experi- FCLC - This fall, FCLC wel- just looking forward to perfect- mental films for 20 years. comes five new full-time ing my MetroCard swipe so What attracted him to FCLC: tenure-track faculty members to people start mistaking me for a "I like the idea of a liberal arts its existing staff. These profes- New Yorker." college in the big city: it seems sors hail from all over the world like one has all the benefits of a and come to Fordham with an Christopher M agjnn, nurturing community enthused extensive background in teach- History Department by the creative venues that are ing and other work experience. Previous experience: Maginn part of the urban landscape." The Rev. Robert R. Grimes, has lectured at the National What he's looking forward to 0 S.J., dean of FCLC, is excited to University of Ireland in at FCLC: "I would like to intro- have these individuals as part of Galway, Ireland. He has also duce art film and video making the Fordham community. "I published several articles and is to the campus at large, make think we have five very fine fac- Laura Di Orio/ The Observer in the process of writing a book. people aware that it is part of a ulty members to add to the fine What attracted him to FCLC: Courtesy of Joafhim Rennstich Department long and vibrant tradition that staff here at Fordham," he said. and I think that they have a real- "They were offering a job in has produced challenging work ly strong sociology depart- Previous experience: and rigorous scholarship." • ment." Rennstich has academic What she's looking forward degrees from both the to at FCLC: "I'm really looking University of Gottingen in forward to becoming part of the Germany and - Indiana Fordham community. I'm glad University. He taught at Temple to be part of Fordham where University for two years before there seems to be a very strong his arrival at Fordham. emphasis on learning and inte- What attracted him to FCLC: gration and on sharing ideas." "A Jesuit school in Manhattan - how much better can it get?" Anne Fernald, English Rennstich recently told a col- Department (assistant league, "The kids are so much professor and director of fun to deal with. People kept writing/composition) telling me that Fordham kids Courtesy of Michelle Bata Previous experience: After Laura Di Orio/ The Observer are a special bunch, and now receiving her Ph.D. from Yake, that I got to know them, I tend Courtesy of Mark Street Michelle Bata, Sociology Fernald went on to teach in the Irish and British history; it was to agree. It even gets better m addition to this group, Department writing program,at Harvard for the only job like it in America. down here at Lincoln Center." FCLC will have a number of .. Previous .experience:,Bata , four years. She has also taught The job market in Ireland is Goals: "I hope to introduce visiting full-time faculty mem- taught at the University of literature at Purdue and very small." The fact that new elements in the structure of bers, most of whom will remain Arizona in the undergraduate DePauw University. Fordham is located in New my courses that will enable stu- for only one year, according to program for" four years. Her What attracted her to FCLC: York was also an inviting factor dents to be more 'information Grimes. These individuals specialty is political sociology "It combined both of my loves - for Maginn. literate' in the use of modern include Michael Buckley (eco- , x Goals: "One of the. reasons , technologies." nomics). Kenny Fries What attracted her to FCLC: of an English department .and why I'm here is to get the pro- (English), Wbnhee Anne Joh .. 'Tdid my undergraduate work allowed me to return to the East gram 6f Irish studies up and Mark Street, Visual Arts (theology), Thierry Mcynard, at Boston College, so I'm a firm Coast, my home since I was running." Department SJ. (philosophy), Joshua believer in the mission of a 17." Previous experience: Aside Rayman (philosophy) and Jesuit education. The fact that Goals: "My goal is to get to Joachim Rennstich, from having taught at the Anne-Katnn Titoe (German).! it's in New York also helped, know Fordham and the Writing Political Science University of Maryland and the USG seeks to improve Operations committee this fall By Anthony HazelL FCLC4 o6 Operations will be run this year and so is said, "will be a big improvement." MANAGING EDITOR Guy Tardanico, FCLC '05, USG's new According to Tardanico, "increased FCLC — After a rocky spring semes- vice president and Operations chair. communication between USG and stu- Operations is still trying to ter, the United Student Government "Significant enough improvements dent clubs and a better response to meet- work out the kinks of what (USG) of Fordham College at Lincoln have already been made in the first cou- ing the needs of both registered and new does and does not work. Center has put plans in place to modify ple of weeks to assure me that the clubs" are changes that "students will -Guy Tardanico, its Operations Committee. Operations is Operations Committee is on the road to hopefully notice." Vice President and Operations Chair of a sub-committee of USG that deals with success this year," Wood told The "Keeping in mind that last year was USG all student clubs and organizations. Observer. "[Tardanico] has done a great essentially a trial run," Tardanico said, USG came under fire last year, both job at getting the committee where it "Operations is still trying to work out internally and externally, for the way needs to be...the committee has already the kinks of what does and does not familiar with their club's members, and Operations was run and the lack of com- met and is revamping the new club reg- work." know what events each club is planning munication it had with clubs at FCLC. istration process." Tardanico explained that USG club for the semester." The tension ultimately led to then- According to the USG constitution, liaisons would be expected to increase Responding to a question about treausurer Catherine Wood, FCLC '06, "The USG Operations Committee is communication with their respective Operations and the new USG adminis- proposing impeachment of then-Vice responsible for the club registration and clubs. In addition to that, liaisons will tration compared to last year, Tardanico President and Operations Committee new club approval process;" It goes on be required to hold monthly meeting said, "I am" extremely optimistic and Chair Rob D'Amato, FCLC '04. Wood to say, "members of the committee serve with club leaders and keep a record of confident that we will have a successful eventually withdrew her proposal and as liaisons between USG and club lead- the meeting. year, primarily because we have a great USG voted to keep D'Amato as VP. ers." "Liaisons should also be maintaining group of dedicated and motivated stu- Now, in a new position as president of Wood also stated that USG club a consistent relationship with their dents." He added, "I'm looking forward USG, Wood has high hopes for the liaisons would be "actively involved" club," Tardanico said. "They should to a new year. I hope students are as changes that are being made in the way with their clubs this year which, she understand the purpose of their club, be well." •

Familiar with HTML or Quark? Interested in online or layout? E-mail [email protected] —or [email protected]: Training provided. September 23, 2004 The Observer Election 2004 Proposals for increased education funding may fall short By Corinne Iozzio, FCLC '05 EDITOR IN CHIEF •_ has increased $300. m "Student debt has been increasing President George W. Bush's budget each year," said Van Dekker. for the 2005 fiscal year is set to "Increases in the Pell Grant have not include raises in Pell Grants, federally- kept pace with the increasing cost of funded higher education assistance for education. Students and their families low income undergraduate students, up have become more dependent on to $1,000 per student per academic loans." Members of Fordham's- class year. In 2001, when Bush took office, of 2003, for example, graduated with the maximum Pell award was $3,750 $16,590 in student loans (not includ- and has risen to $4,050 in 2004, ing private .loans), according to according to the U.S. Department of Student Financial Services. Education. Generally, according to Van Dekker, Despite plans to raise the maximum if a family has an annual household Pell Grant, rising tuition costs and cuts income that is below $15 thousand, the in other federally-funded student aid student will qualify for a full Pell Grant. programs, like federal work study, can According to Financial Services, leave students heavily, in debt. 1,691 undergraduates at Fordham The Pell Program was instituted by received an average of $2,817.21 in Congress for the 1973-1974 academic financial assistance from the Pell US News and World Report/ KRT year as an amendment to the Higher Program in the 2003-2004 academic Part of Bush's 2004 RNC speech highlighted plans to expand federal education Education Act of 1965. At the time, year, up from $2,680 in 2001-2002. funding. the maximum Grant of $ 1,400 covered "In recent years," Van Dekker just over 25 percent of undergraduate explained, "the president's budget pro- "In my opinion, the whole formula for Senate's 2004 resolution (S. Con. Res. tuition and fees (excluding room and posals for higher education have been the Pell Grant needs to be revisited. 95) to "finance an increase in the max- board) at private colleges and universi- level funded, with increases in one There are needy students who receive imum Pell Grant that keeps pace with ties, according to the Department of area being offset by decreases in other very little aid, and there are some fam- the rate of increase of public college Education. At their peak, 1975-1976, areas." ilies that...have high assets but, tuition," but has voted favorably on Grants could account for up to 35 per- For example, prior to 2003-2004, because of other reductions in income, similar resolutions in 2002 and 2003. cent of tuition and fees. Fordham's work study funding had qualify for a Grant." Bush, on the other hand, has a track Today, the Pell Program funds 11.1 increased every year. Then, the pro- As a result, "students need to make record during both his presidential percent of all tuition and fees on aver- gram was cut by approximately $7 up the increasing gap between cost and campaigns and his administration. On age, according to The College Board's million and Fordham's own fund was federal aid," explained Van Dekker, a campaign stop in Hampton, N.H. in "Trends in Student Aid" guide. cut by $368,000, according to Van "Even though schools have been • ' August StOOO; Bush said he-wbuld raise "Four thousand, fifty dollars does Dekker. adding more and more financial aid the maximum Pell Grant to $5,100, not begin to make a dent in the cost of In a February 2004 statement, each year, the gap is still significant $1,050 less than the current maximum education at a private university," said Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary and families are resorting to higher award. Angela Van Dekker, assistant vice Education, Sally L. Stroup, said that cost loans." In his Republican National president of student financial services the Bush administration is "committed • Senator John F.' Kerry; Democratic' ^Convention speech-Wm>'AugA<26;' the at Fordham, who has worked in finan- to working withCongress to retire the Presidential candidate, has no plans to president asserted that "by raising per- cial services for over 20 years, shortfall [in education funding] with- raise the' maximum Grant; but does ' 'formaiice' ht Vuf-'hign' schd'ois,' and want to make it more appealing for expanding Pell Grants for low and colleges and universities to accept middle income families, we will help In recent years, the president's budget proposals for higher edu- Pell-eligible students. Kerry plans to more Americans start their career with cation have been level funded, with increases in one area beiiig offer a total of $100 million to institu- a college diploma." tions in which 10 percent of the stu- Van Dekker is quick to point out offset by decreases in other areas. dent body are Pell recipients, accord- that despite the best laid plans, there is - Angela Van Dekker, ing to The Chronicle of Higher still much work to be done. "Federal Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services Education. aid covers a very small portion of Kerry's prior record on the Pell tuition," she said. "If a student is Undergraduate tuition at Fordham out cutting student awards, and will Program includes co-sponsoring legis- attending a school that costs $20,000 has risen $2,135, from $22,585 to work to strengthen and enhance the lation in the Senate (S. 184) to raise or one that costs $26,000, then he or $24,720, since the 2001-2002 academ- Pell Grant program in the future." the maximum Pell Grant in 2003. she still needs $16 to $22 thousand to ic year while the Pell award maximum To that, Van Dekker commented, Kerry was not present to vote on the cover the cost of education." • Venturing into the politics of the (nearly) unknown By Heather Iiebhng, FCLC '05 Now let's shift to the Family Values Party. You COPY EDITOR might think, "That sounds pretty wholesome to me." This party's version of "health" involves Getting close to election time and still haven't Wrong! According to politicsl.com, a public service chosen a political party to side with? Why not be in Web site designed to inform voters, this party was telling people who they can and cannot the know in terms of where each group stands on the started by Tom Wells, a man who claims that God fall in love with, and it's the homosexuals issues. But I don't mean the Democrats or the came to him on Christmas of 1994 to tell him "to who are unhealthy? Try looking at the Republicans, whose platforms most of us are famil- encourage people to stop paying taxes until the pub- divorce statistics for heterosexual mar- iar with. I'm talking about the lesser-known, lic funding of abortion ends." There's nothing riages and then get back to me. glossed-over third parties who, despite their best wholesome about using God to promote your own efforts to creep their way into the heart of the public, political viewpoint. That's just plain wrong. just haven't gotten there yet. Maybe these descrip- Then we have the college crowd-pleaser, the tions will be a hint as to why that is. Grassroots Party. Their political platform is based on soon coming out with a webzine to promote Mr. Let's start with the American Independent Party. the legalization of marijuana and the growing of Sirius' values. It will be aptly titled "Victory Over The name would seem to imply a promotion of patri- hemp farms. And my guess is they've got the full Horseshit" (I kid you not). otic loyalty and freedom. And it wants just that ... support of every Phish fan in the country. There's also the Knights Party, which is essential- for heterosexuals. Sorry to anyone who happens to . And I can't leave out the Prohibition Party. Did ly the party of the Ku Klux Klan. According to pol- be gay or lesbian, but this party's idea of America anyone know this party was still active? Do the itics 1.com, this party has yet to field a candidate. I doesn't seem to include you. According to the members also wear pocket watches and spats? wonder why that is. Gasp! Could it be that the party's Web site, aipca.org, they only support "the Alcohol is here to stay. This is a lost cause, people. Klan's ultimate fears have finally come to fruition? God-ordained family, in the traditional sense of hus- Give it up. There are no white people left! The world has been band (man) and wife (woman)," in that it "is the A fairly new party, simply titled The Revolution, taken over by other races, rendering the Knights basic unit of a healthy society." This party's version has, according to politcsl.com, a 20-point platform Party without a candidate! Run for the hills, every- of "health" involves telling people who they can and that "calls for the legalizations of all victimless one! cannot fall in love with, and it's the homosexuals crimes (drugs, prostitution, etc.) *..." Hooray! Of course there are many more parties out there who are unhealthy? Try looking at the divorce sta- Drugged-up whores for everyone! The party's with "crazy" ideas, but these are just a few. So to tistics for heterosexual marriages, and then get back leader is a "digital culture journalist" writing under those who are still undecided, I have only this to say: to me. the pen name R.U. Sirius, and The Revolution is join the club. • www.fclcobserver.coni Election 2004 6 The Observer September 23, 2004 Unemployment rate declines, but job seekers are still concerned By Arielle Lenza, FCLC '05 . States Bureau of Labor, the Saraniero, FCLC '05, said, employment opportunities STAFF WRITER . unemployment rate recently "I'm worried because I hear for minorities and increase I'm worried because I declined slightly to 5.4 per- of a lot of seniors who gradu-, the minimum wage to $6.65. Since the turn of the mil- cent of the population, but ated a couple of years ago On the other hand, Bush hear a loty of seniors, lennium, finding a job has with the 2004 presidential and still don't have jobs. It's claims that 1.7 million jobs who graduated a couple become, for college gradu- election around the corner, kind of scary. People just were created in the last year. of years ago and still ates, a job in itself. As unem- the future of the job market aren't hiring after Sept. 11 He ensures that if he is re- don't have jobs. It's ployment rates have risen appears blurry. because their businesses elected he will reduce gov- kind of scary. over the past few years, the In the last three years, the haven't been the same." ernment regulation of busi- - Vamessa.Saraniero, job search has become more Classified Help Wanted sec- College seniors and recent nesses and make tax relief FCLC '05 laborious. tions of many newspapers graduates, are not the only permanent. Diana Balsamo, employ- have been decreasing the ones worried about the job Students like Raskin ment coordinator in the number of ads printed. Since market. Graduate School of believe that the 2004 election professional associations and- Office of Career Planning Sept. 11, the economy has Business student Adam will play a large role in the meeting people already and Placement in FCLC, been facing somewhat of a Raskin is concerned as well. future of employment. "I working in your field is a agreed that finding a job job drought because many "I'm already starting to think if Kerry wins he will wonderful way to make the today is harder now than it businesses were forced out of think about it, and I am only have a better effect on the connections that will land was in the past, but claimed business or did not have the one week into the program," economy and job market," he you a job. Students need to that it is far from "impossi- resources to hire more work- Raskin, GSB '06, said. said. . think of more unconvention- ble." ers. The unemployment rate "From what I have seen, Yet other students like al methods of job searching "I think that some indus- in the late 90s and the early 1 Fordham is already trying to Saraniero feel differently. "I and cannot rely solely on the tries have been easier to get millennium steadily declined help students find jobs. I def- don't think that the election internet." into than others, but the jobs as the economy boomed. initely think that it is harder will have anything to do with Balsamo also wanted job are out there," said Balsamo. Even in September 2001, to find a job nowadays than it it because when do you ever seekers to remember that "Fordham students are usual- prior to Sept. 11, the unem- was in 2000 when I graduated hear of a president making "employers like candidates ly at an advantage over many ployment rate was at 4.9 per- from college and quickly that much of a difference in who show focus and know other college graduates cent, according to the found a job at AIG Insurance employment?" Saraniero what they want. It is very because many tend to have National Council on Company." asked. "Everyone says that easy to say that you will take held several jobs or intern- Economic Education. The unemployment rate they are going to do some- any position that the compa- ships before graduation, and However, that drastically may be steadily declining, thing, but there is never real- ny has to offer, and while these students often remain changed after Sept. 11, and but with the 2004 presiden- ly that much of a change." that might be true, it makes with those companies full- by December 2001 the unem- tial election only months Whether or not the elec- you less marketable in a time after graduation." ployment rate had skyrocket- away, the future of the econ- tion will have an effect on competitive job market." However, in today's job ed to 5.7 percent. Since then, omy and job market are the job market, graduates The job market may not be market, a college degree may the unemployment rate has uncertain. Democratic presi- still need to know helpful at its best right now, but if not be enough to land a job. been steadily increasing, but dential candidate John Kerry strategies for* finding a job. students and graduates MjOre, and more..students, are .finally begarLto drop in 2004. claims that under President Balsamo offers advice to job develop a smart strategy for flocking to graduate school, Today 5.4 percent of the George W. Bush's adminis- seekers. "I think that the job searching, it is possible but even those are hardly population is without work, tration 2.7 million jobs were number one tip for finding a to find a job, and maybe even guaranteed a job upon com- which job seekers find a little lost. Kerry promises that if job these days is through net- the one he or she has always pletion. According to United unsettling. Vanessa elected he will increase working," she said. "Joining wanted. . •

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Friday, 8 October 2004 McGSntey Ballroom olf Rose Hill 9 p.m. until I a.m. wiiHO.f'cli'obscrver.com September 23, 2004 The Observer Opinion Meager raises In Pell Grants do little to aid students See EDUCATION , page 5 What good is a promise if what EDITORIAL corner and then leave her to cross the you've been promised isn't worth any- Our opinion emic year, students at private universi- street by herself? Would you offer some- thing? Even if everything goes accord- ties could get 25 percent of their tuition one a three-foot ladder to climb a three- ing to plan, you will still be stuck highs across the country—from public covered by grant money on average, story building? Of course not - between the ever-present rock and a hard schools to private—the meager sums according to the U.S. Department of So why is any less expected from gov- place. awarded by die government become less Education. ernment education funding? It shouldn't Four years ago, President George W. and less significant. At Fordham alone Times have changed. Tuition is up; be. If you want students from low Bush was a man of many promises who the maximum Pell award for the 2003- grants are not. Where's the solution? income families to have the benefit of a dubbed himself "The Education 2004 academic year accounted for just Offering a low income Fordham student college education, give it to them. Or at President." He promised no child would under one third of the University tuition less than 20 percent on average of his/her least give them some real help. be left behind, that secondary education and fees. At the State University of tuition is not the answer. In fact, it only There's no point in getting excited in the United States would prepare its New York (SUNY) in Albany, a grant creates more problems. Students have to about Bush's plans—not after the bro- students for higher education, and that could account for all but $1,200 of a borrow more, work more to earn money ken promises and virtually useless undergraduate students from low income state resident's tuition and fees. Out of and study less. How is that "leaving no rewards. What is there to look forward families could count on $5,100 a semes- state students, though, will only see one child behind"? to? Debt? Another student loan applica- ter from the Federal Government's Pell third of their tab taken care of by the Pell Is it fair to dangle the hope of a col- tion? Grant system by the time his term was program. lege education in front of someone only Money's a tricky thing. If you wave out. Now up for re-election, Bush has to attach so many strings? Bush, in this just a little in front of some people, Welcome to 2004. Pell Grants top out made new promises. His Republican case, is glossing over the real problem. they're mesmerized. But don't be at $4,050 a semester due to lack of fund- National Convention speech earlier this Offering someone only a small percent- fooled. Bush may want us to believe he ing for the program. It's easy to have month highlighted plans to increase Pell age of what he will need to get the edu- has all the answers, but it's not that sim- grand ideals; it's hard to see them Grants—again. There's no point in cation he deserves is counterproductive. ple. The money's not going to magical- through. What's harder to swallow, cheerleading something that, if accom- By only funding part of a college educa- ly appear, and tuition won't suddenly though, is the fact that even the maxi- plished, couldn't possibly make that tion, the Federal Government is selling drop to $4,000 a semester. mum Pell Grant still leaves students at an much of a dent. How do you make up just that: part of an education—take care Looks like it's back to the drawing impasse. for almost 30 years of tuition inflation in of the rest yourself. board. And, Mr. President, don't come As tuition rates reach all-time one year? Even in the 1973-1974 acad- Would you walk a five-year-old to the back until you have a real answer. • Finding the answers to America's Read. Learn. assault weapons follies

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On Monday, Sept. 13, the 1994 ban on assault weapons instituted by President Clinton Editor in Chief. Corinne Iozzdo sadly expired.. Not that this ban [email protected] was saving the world but it was Managing Editor .Anthony Hazel! a small step in the right direc- [email protected] tion for American mankind. News Editor Laura DiOrio NRA butt-kissing aside, I have [email protected] to wonder why Congress failed Opinion Editor., Sarah Vaghari to renew the ban. What 0 [email protected] American civilian needs to own Features Editors JoeDeLessio an Uzi for recreational purpos- Natalie Rodriguez es? [email protected] I understand that some peo- Arts & Culture Editors J.P. Mangalindan ple collect guns as a strange . Catharine McNelly sort of hobby. Personally, I [email protected] think they should stick to StarTribune/KRT Sports Editor VinGurrieri friendly hobbies like baseball would they need to be opera- assault weapons ban; however, [email protected] cards, comics, and stamps, but ble? the militant minority in this Literary Editor Danny Bellet what do I know? I've never Obviously, the same rules case consistently votes with [email protected] held a gun that wasn't plastic cannot apply to hunters since fierce support from the NRA Business Manager Brian Centrone and didn't shoot imaginary bul- they're on a mission to kill. and the cold dead hands of [email protected] lets, Nerf balls, or tap water. I Although I think hunting would Charlton Heston. Therefore, the Layout Editor Grace Martinez say if the NRA—excuse me, be a much more fascinating apathetic majority has only its [email protected] gun collectors—want access to sport if people got off their fat tremendous laziness to blame. Online Editor RubyGu guns of any kind, that's fine; buns and ran after deer, ducks, Maybe there's nothing to be [email protected] they can collect all the guns and wombats and beat them to done to get these armchair Photo Editors Emily Dugan they want. They can decorate death with unusable assault politicians off their couches and Eliza Gager their trailer homes with gun weapons. If that sounds like recliner chairs and into the vot- [email protected] paraphernalia, display guns on animal cruelty, it's because, ing booth, but there is still hope Copy Editors Iindsey Cross their community lawn; I don't newsflash, hunting is animal that the NRA will see the light. Heather Liebling care so long as their guns are cruelty (except for Canadian The NRA is full of patriotic Faculty Adviser ; Dr. Elizabeth Stone inoperable. After all, what do geese, which are terrorists sent Americans proudly touting the Faculty Graphics Adviser Kala Pearson people do with collections? from Canada to cause traffic second amendment right to bear Nothing. They sit on that pile jams and infect the water sup- arms, but what if they were to of whatever, and from time to ply). Capable hunters don't discover that America isn't the time they pull that whatever need to mow down their game only country in the world? That UhE out of the closet and show it off with AK-47s. If they do, they're there are actually other coun- ldtters to tM Editor feature provides an open forum for the Fordham to other folks with the same not hunters but hungry gang tries very much like the U.S. Calkge at Lincoln Center community, letters to the Editor should be typed fetish. The majority of the time members, people who need cor- where people don't have a burn- fttid$ent to The Observer, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, 113 West ing desire to pull triggers? 60th Street, Room 408, New York, NY 10023, or e-mailed to the editor in that gun collection sits in the rective lenses or the mentally chief"at [email protected]. Length should not rxcevd500 words. All closet waiting for a violent dis- unsound. Take cheery old England for letters must be signed and include contact information for verification. pute or for little Jimmy's mor- The major problem facing instance, where, assault Individuals must include all official titles, including intended year of grad- bid curiosity or for the next gun control in America is the weapons aside, even handguns uation if applicable. If submitters fail to include titles, the editorial board militia meeting. If you're just a NRA. According to recent are illegal. British police walk will do $0 at its own discretion. The Observer has the right to withhold any gun collector who gets a thrill submissions from publication and will not consider more than two letters polls, the majority of Americans around merrily swinging batons from the same individual on one topic. The Observer reserves the right to out of owning guns and admir- arc advocates of gun control in an effort to fight crime, edit all letters mid submissions for content, claritij, and length. ing the craftsmanship, why and the recently debunked Continued on page 9 www.fclcobsci'iwr.com Opinion 8 The Observer September 23, 2004 LC Freshmen shouldn't fear the 'freshman fifteen5 By Paloma Rahner, FCLC 08 Nobody has shown any signs men discover that going out to CONTRIBITING WRITER as of yet, and perhaps it is dinner is not like back home Why should anyone care if a because of the most obvious where Applebee's appetizers freshman gains fifteen pounds? reason. The cafeteria has a are half-price after ten. It is All students entering college 0 expensive to,eat big portions of small variety of unappetizing know to beware of the freshman rich, tasty foods here, in the city, food, and even if it does look fifteen. But as the first month of and therefore smaller portions appealing—in the way that my freshman year progresses, I of cheaper foods are much only something that is fatty seriously doubt that the fresh- more common to the freshmen and greasy can—it just does- man fifteen is a reality. At least population. n't taste that good. Take, for not here at Lincoln Center. In McMahon Hall, where example, the vegetable I kept my eyes open the past you don't even have to go out- lasagna, a chance to enjoy a few weeks, locking for naive side to get to the gym, there well-balanced meal of cheese, and innocent looking freshmen, really is no excuse for not exer- vegetables, and pasta. This binging on cafeteria food. I cising once or twice a week, delicious-looking, may I add was sure I would find them— especially since exercise fattening, treat turned into with $800 to spend as we increases your energy level. something dreadful: heaping please on food, who wouldn't Also, most freshmen are forced globs of mozzarella cheese jump on that opportunity? to use the stairs as their means between each layer was just Still, I found no students piling of transportation if they want to not what I was looking for. I bagels with cream cheese onto avoid the evil eyes of the should have just gone for the their plates or stuffing choco- upperclassmen on the eleva- "salad. This is the pivotal turn- late muffins into their mouths. tors. The forced exercise fresh- ing point where most cafeteria In fact, in the smoothie corner men get walking up and down eaters realize healthy and I have yet to see one freshman the stairs a couple of times a plain equals edible and pre- order anything but a juice day combined with working out dictable. smoothie with low-fat yogurt. in the gym should help stave Okay, so the food is bad, but As far as I know, no one has off the freshman fifteen. I eat it, as many of us do. On touched the soft-serve or par- the weekends it's a completely Since the available hetero- Colorado Springs Gazette/KRT faits. Even at orientation different story. Since the cafe- sexual men are few and far where free food was offered, I LC Freshmen may find that the dreaded freshman fifteen is only teria is closed for the vast between, there is more natural saw no unlikely behavior that a perpetual myth. majority of the weekend, we competition between ladies to look their best when on the aware of our need to stay at a prices, evil upperclassmen prowl. There is no leeway for normal body weight. Gaining glances, and a tougher level of girls to gain fifteen pounds an extra fifteen pounds for most competition between girls. If Most freshmen are forced to use the stairs as their and still be wanted by the five people would actually leave someone did gain that weight contending men on this cam- them in their normal weight here, I would have to put the pus. range, but would probably not blame on their parents for Lastly, through the freshman be flattering to the eye. sending too many care pack- orientation and other At Lincoln Center, it seems ages with too many delicious Residential Life programming, more^ likely that a freshman chocolate chip cookies. Other would lead me to^believe acef- are forced to turn to the mean the administration has made the would lose fifteen pounds than that, I can see no reason tain freshman was definitely' 'sMets^of Kfantiaftati', 'where "student body aware of the rather than gain. The odds are for gaining weight here, and going to be putting" 6ii the overpriced cuisine is your only prevalence of eating disorders against the gain: bad ' food, we should all be grateful for pounds. option. Hopefully most fresh- in college. This makes us more accessible gym, New York City that. • Confused on who to vote for? Vote Hamster in '04! ByMikeIarrobino,FCLC'o5 THE F.U. COLUMNIST Presidential Daughters hi case you missed it, lost in the excit- ing and dynamic world of delegates, about hamsters. political speeches, and protests involving Alexandra Kerry first brought atten- wordplay of the President's last name tion to this issue in her speech to the and a slang term for the female anatomy, Democratic National Convention. a real issue of concern to the American Introducing the following story as "silly, people was highlighted at the but it's true," Alexandra proceeded to Democratic and Republican national weave a tale that brought the Democratic conventions, arid that is the plight of delegates to the edge of their seats, made hamsters. For years, historically impor- them laugh and cry, and ultimately pro- tant issues such as poverty, national secu- vided an excellent answer to the question rity, and Janet Jackson's right breast have of why Alexandra took the short bus to overshadowed the gentle hamster, but no school. longer. "We were standing on a dock waiting For this, we can thank the daughters for a boat to take us on a summer trip," of the two candidates, the twins Jenna she began. "Vanessa, the scientist, had and Barbara Bush, and Alexandra and packed all her animals including her Vanessa Kerry. The four daughters may favorite hamster." Then, tragedy. "Our be best known for recently appearing at overzealous golden retriever got tangled Saul Loeb/ KRT the MTV Video Music Awards and in his leash and knocked the hamster cage Alexandra and Vanessa Kerry being booed when they not only had off the dock." nothing to say about videos, music, or "We watched as Licorice, the unlucky cage from the water, hunched over the when John Kerry gave CPR to the ham- awards, but were simply not good look- hamster bubbled down to a watery soggy hamster and began to administer ster—and this is important—did he ing at all. Jenna and Barbara Bush are doom." CPR.". . He was never quite right after inhale? Also, why isn't the hamster our also well known for their individual "That might have been the end of the that, but Licorice lived." national symbol? ability to hold more alcohol than a story," Alexandra spoke—and remember, Satisfied that this anecdote had Regardless of the answers, Alexandra rhino. But—and I am being serious— she actually did say this—"but my dad proven her father's ability to handle the Kerry had done her part to start the dia- the truth is that they are just plain crazy jumped in, grabbed an oar, fished the national security concerns of the United logue. Then again, you'd expect that it States of America—and really, the leap from a bunch of hamster-hugging from hamster to Most Hated Nation in Democrats. What was truly surprising the World is not a large one—Alexandra was when the Bush twins, in their speech For years, historically important issues such as poverty, national turned to other concerns. I think the story to the Republican National security, and •Janet Jackson's right breast have overshadowed the of Licorice the hamster, however, Convention—not exactly a hamster's gentle naffipster, but ho longer. deserves a bit more consideration. For home cage—'accepted their role as advo- one, I'd like to know how the golden cates for the genial creatures. Finally, an retriever got off so easily. Secondly, Continued on page 9 wwiv.fclcobsevvev.com Protesters should Hate the war, not the soldier By Cat Russell, FCLC'06 opposed, but will register you anyway" CONTRIBUTING WRITER accomplishes. I have to wonder how Regardless of cause, war is a destruc- those who preach peace justify physical- tive force that lays waste to human lives! ly attacking a soldier in uniform— Due to its brutal nature I believe that war because all of this has happened to my should be protested, which is why I friends or myself. stopped at Union Square during the Such actions do nothing to bring about Republican National Convention on my peace because the soldier has no control way to a vigil for fallen American sol- 'over how the Administration chooses to diers. I was glad to hear people preach- utilize the military. If we are ordered to ing universal love for humanity—it's an go to Iraq we are legally bound to do so. excellent ideal. But when I mentioned to We have no influence over international a protestor that I was in the military his policy or the way in which the govern- response was a blank-faced, "How does ment chooses to enforce this policy. it feel to know you and your friends are Attacking the soldier does not affect the all a bunch of baby killers?" people who have the power to end the As the Iraq War has dragged on, I have war. noticed a disturbing trend in the attitudes I understand that these protestors of some protestors. At the start of the wish there could be an end to the war. I Dallas Morning News/KRT war the burden of blame was placed sole- understand them because no one wants The American military doesn't deserve the country's abuse. ly on the Bush Administration for send- peace as much as a soldier. Even in the ing military forces into Iraq, but lately safety of ROTC (Reserve Officers' They no longer see the soldier as an indi- their return. What good will come from some protestors have begun to vent their Training Corps) most cadets know vidual with human desires; these people ostracizing them? Shunning or abusing frustration with the war and Bush's someone who is serving in Iraq, some- demonize the soldier as a mindless, them will only create yet another gener- actions directly at the soldiers. one who has left behind friends and fam- bloodthirsty automaton and nothing ation of anger and resentment. I believe in die right to free speech, ily and whose life is in constant jeop- more than an extension of the Bush I can only hope that protestors will but at what point does one stop protest- ardy. We want our friends to come home Administration. I imagine that this strip- treat soldiers with the same dignity as ing the war and start harassing an indi- safely. They want to come home and get ping of humanity makes it easier for anyone else. We are people who serve vidual? I have to wonder how screaming back to their lives. In two or three years these protestors to exclude the soldier with the best intentions. We are not "Go to Iraq and don't come back, mur- my friends and I who are currently from their preachings about universal mindless robots who get our jollies off love. slaughtering innocents. As I said before, I find this to be disturbingly reminis- we want peace as much as anyone else. cent of the Vietnam-era protests when The protestors who attack the individual I understand that these protesters wish there could be an end to the soldier was held as accountable as soldier should instead abide by those the war. I understand them because no one wants peace as the administration for the war. When the noble ideals of love and toleration, war ended the nation was faced with a which they profess, and search for a much as a soldier. large group of alienated veterans who common ground with the soldier. Or, at felt abandoned by the country they had the least, channel their anger over the only sought to serve. The war ended war in a constructive manner that will over thirty years ago, and yet there is ultimately lead to its end instead of just derers!" at a group of soldiers walking juniors will be the ones in Iraq fighting still a great deal of bitterness and bad putting some kid wearing a uniform in a down the street helps to end the war. I ,-. the war and it will be our lives in danger. blood that remains. Over 200,000 sol- lousy mood. have to wonder what an administrator Believe me, we want peace. However, diers have served • in Iraq and Hate the war, not the soldier. who tells a student trying to register for a the protestors attacking the soldier seem Afghanistan and our generation must But failing that, leave the soldier military class that he is "Morally to have forgotten these simple facts. decide how they are to be treated upon alone. • Vote Hamster in '04! Assault weapons follies Continued from page 8 Continued from page 7 The right to bear arms is all issue to bring the two parties which is pretty tame in com- well and good but where do together. parison to their U.S. counter- you draw the line? At Barbara Bush said, "We had parts. Then again, I'm sure bazookas? Handguns are bad a hamster too." that even these pleasant folks enough as it is; automatic "Let's just say ours didn't have their darker moments weapons are just icing on the make it." when they wish they could cake of death. Since Barbara and Jenna's shout, 'Freeze!'instead of run- But perhaps the answer to speech was in the free-form of ning after some crazy criminal all gun related problems is stand-up comedy, they left the with a bat and a whistle. Still, best put in the wise words of topic at that. Later lines in the seen through my American Chris Rock, "We don't need speech included, "When you eyes, the fact that these mild gun control, we need bullet grow up as the daughters of tools are sufficient for keeping control. We need to control the George and Laura Bush, you the peace is rather impressive. bullets. I think all bullets develop a special appreciation My thoughts: if the members should cost 5,000 dollars. You for how blessed we are to live in of the NRA saw for them- know why? Because if a bullet this great country," which in selves the beauty and peace of cost 3,000 dollars, there would earlier drafts of the speech was a world with gun control, they be no more innocent followed by the line, "We love would realize they're fanatics. bystanders," , • you guys sooo much! Body shots are on us!" But these are bbc.uk petty criticisms. After all, some- Jenna and Barbara Bush. body has got to help those ham- sters! not John Kerry is actually Jesus Visit The Observer From the campaigns, howev- Christ, a traveling man of hum- online: Vote online at er, only stony silence. A search ble Jewish origin who performs www.fclcobserver.com felcobserver to vote in this week's .com in The for "hamster" on George W. miracles. But it offers no more Observer's first Bush's Web site returned only answers or hamster policy pro- online poll. ever online polL Jenna and Barbara's speech. On posals than before. Which set of 'first daugh- the John Kerry campaign Web Nevertheless, if I could urge ters would you rather see site, it returned a Boston Globe my fellow Fordham students to for the next four years? article about Alexandra and rise to one noble, beautiful task, it A) Jenna and Barbara Read the Vanessa Kerry where Alexandra would be this: listen to Jenna and B) Alexandra and results in the— elaborates on Licorice's story Barbara, Alexandra and Vanessa. Vanessa October 7issue. only a little: "He [John Kerry] Vote early. Vote often. Do body C) Bring back Chelsea! put his finger on its [chest] and shots. And this election, when D) Does Nader have a revived him." This, of course, you go to the polls, vote for the daughter? raises the question of whether or hamster. • www.fclcobservcr.com Features The Observer September 23, 2004 How to peacefully deal with new roommate conflict By Natalie Fleysher, FCLC'05 TRANSITIONS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dorm Discord

It is that time of the year again! The floor, couch, anywhere but the sink or leaves have started to fall, classes have garbage. "The same went for his personal begun, and roommate clashes are begin- belongings, jvhich Tan finally decided to ning to bubble. To help start the school- clean up and send to the trash. - year on a positive note, here are a few "When he looked for his clothes and lessons and tips for dealing with room- homework, I told him Oompa Loompas mate tensions, as well as some real-life came into the room and cleaned up and I examples of past dorm nightmares. did not know where they put anything," First, a major issue for new roommates admitted Tan. "The moral of this story: is adjusting to each other's schedules. "I Beware of the Oompa Loompas." hated waking up to the sound of a com- This, however, is not the recommend- puter typing at three in the morning" said ed way to deal with a dirty roommate. Ruth Coughlin, FCLC '05, of a former Doherty advised setting up a cleaning co-habitant. "My roommate used to schedule that everyone in the room study into the wee hours of the morning should stick to. "Force yourself to talk while I was sleeping, and then I was about it, because if you let it brew, it will forced to tiptoe around during the day create resentment," she said. while she slept." Most college students, however, do not Former freshman resident assistant live with several people of the same age Jen Circosta/ The Observer Content roommates Caitlin Dillaway, FCLC '06, and Nicole Cimienti, FCLC '05. Amanda Doherty, FCLC '05, said this is at home, so moving into the dorms can be a common issue between roommates. daunting. Issues like sharing a bathroom, when she would rather be alone helps "The moment I knew we bonded was She recommended that dormers discuss buying groceries, and staking out territo- stop arguments before they start. Let when I started reading the Bible to her to ry can become very dicey. Doherty rec- your roommates know that you like a cer- put her to sleep." U ommended communication between tain kind of music, or cook a really smelly An additional resource for smoothing I hated waking up to the roommates. "If you do not want other food, or have to watch a certain program roommate tensions is the Suitemate sound of a computer typing at people drinking your cranberry juice, every week. Also, invest in some head- Agreement Form, provided by Res. three in the morning. make sure they know that ahead of time. phones; they will work wonders for room Life. "I think that the Suitemate - Ruth Coughlin, It is all about being assertive, but not tranquility. Agreement Forms work because they FCLC'05 overly aggressive." Know your limita- You might even be pleasantly sur- compel suitemates to have a conversa- tions and what pushes your buttons. prised when greeted with new experi- tion with one another about how they study and sleep patterns with each other Sometimes, though, the people you ences, like eating a delicious, if smelly, want to be able to live in their suite," as soon as possible upon moving in. live with are just not your type. They meal. "I've learned a lot about myself liv- Doherty explained. It helps to be open-minded about other 1 'don't like the same music, TV shows, ing with people who were different," said The forms allow roommates to effec- people's situations. eIf they are loud typ- food, or people. You cannot change Coughlin. tively communicate about aspects of ists, ask if they would mind moving their your personality, but you can limit con- There is no predicting what trouble dorm life, such as cleaning schedules, computer into the common room. If you flict by being yourself from the start and may pop up between two individuals, so study times, and guest visits. Doherty know they like to dap in the afternoon, allowing your roommates to get to know Doherty recommended setting aside believed the single most important thing try to work your schedule so that you you. some bonding time between roommates. in creating a positive living experience is have something to do outside of the room According to the Office of Residential Those dishes in the sink will not seem communication. "The Suitemate during that time. It takes some compro- Life's resource guide entry "Living with a like such a huge deal after you have seen Agreement Forms, if taken seriously, mise, but these situations can work. Roommate", there are several facts that a really funny movie together or played ensure that this happens at the very You have likely heard of the stereotyp- roommates can ponder to better under- some getting-to-know-you games. beginning of the academic year." ical sloppy roommate who leaves his stand one another. One important exam- "At first I thought [my roommate] • If all else fails, remember dorm room stuff all over the place. John Tan, FCLC ple is: "Some things that make you tense was a little cold, like she had a shield up, lotteries are held in February, and that '05, had one in his suite. "We had a room- are..." but then we started talking about boys, gives you plenty of time to find people mate who would leave his dirty plates Knowing the signals ahead of tune and she quickly opened up," said you really want to live with. They are everywhere: on the living room table, when your roommate is under pressure or Jennifer Michelle Allen, FCLC '07. out there. • Preventing "phishy" computer problems is all about cautiousness

By Jennifer Mnmmnrm, FCLC '06 STAFF WRITER recendy, a faculty member called regarding to a suspi- cious e-mail from Citibank. This faculty member's After a few minutes of scrolling through junk e-mails instincts were correct, and the e-mail turned out to be a Keep your guard...If an email seems over- with such subjects as "How to improve your sex life" "phish." ly urgent, it's probably trying to get you and "Make various body parts larger," you finally come So with all of this phishing going around, how can to act impulsively to an e-mail that you do not delete. It is from PayPal, you protect yourself? The APWG has some suggestions. - Anti-Phishing Work Group your eBay solution to safe bidding and purchasing. You First, keep your guard. Always be suspicious of an e- open the e-mail and it reads, "We recently reviewed your mail that asks for personal financial information like account, and suspect that your PayPal account may have usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or social Sean Nadel, FCLC '05, suggests that if you are still been accessed by an unauthorized third party. . Please security numbers. If an e-mail seems overly urgent, it's unable to identify the e-mail as a phish, simply delete it. click on the link below to confirm your information..." probably trying to get you to act impulsively. "If I don't know who sent it," says Nadel, "or some- If this sounds familiar, someone has tried to make you You should also never click on a link if something thing doesn't look right, I just delete it and move on. go phishing. Different from the quiet weekend you doesn't look right. You are better off going directly to That's it." spend with your grandpa on the lake, phishing is a scam the company's Web page by typing the Web address When something seems phishy, it probably is. To find that uses fraudulent or "spoofed" e-mails to mimic trust- right into the browser. If it's legit, it will be accessible out more about phishing go to antiphishing.org. • ed banks, online retailers, and credit card companies, in through the official Web site. an attempt to make recipients voluntarily give personal The APWG also recommends that users do not fill out Think you've been "phished"? financial data. forms in e-mails. Always make sure you are on a secure E-mail the Electronic Crimes Task Force Phishing is a trend that has been steadily increasing Web site before giving out any financial information. To of the U.S. Secret Service at: according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group's make sure of this, the Web address in your browser [email protected] (APWG) monthly Phishing Attack Trends Report. The should begin with "https://" and not, "http://," report gives an average monthly growth rate of 52 per- Users should also check their accounts regularly and Or, visit the Internet Fraud Complaint Centern t cent from December 2003 to MW $M$ "arid names keep track of their transactions. If an^e-mail .tells you «f*tkj!JM»'.< Web site for more help amd /-'-- a&baik,!of ft* eBa^^SfaTsime of the that something is wrong with your account, you'll ifccfbi.gov most-targeted compahies'ui^students use on a regular always be able to have a cross-reference. 3r- • basis. Lastly, always report phishing. The more people Report any suspicious e-mails as soon as possible to According to Fordham's Computer and Information know about scams, the less harm they can do. "Spoof ensure that "phishers" don't get a Management Services (CIMS) help desk, over the e-mails can be forwarded to reportphishing@antiphish- hold on anyone else. course of the past few months, several students have ing.com, [email protected], or to the company that the e- Be careful what you open. called about problems and concerns with phishing. Most mail is claiming to be from. www.jblcobscrvcr.coni September 23, 2004 The Observer Features 11 E-commerce takes a new step with Pricester.com By Natalie Rodriguez, FCLC '06 if you are in the dark about the particu- FEATURES EDITOR lars of e-business. Just ask Rich Buyer, associate professor of communication Starting up was not easy because I had no idea what I was doing. If you have ever sold a textbook or an and media studies and founder of - Rich Buyer, old knick-knack online, consider your- online Web design company, Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies self a part of the growing population RichBuyerDesign. involved in electronic commerce, or e- "Starting up was not easy because I commerce. had no idea what I was doing," admitted Since hitting the Web' in January 2004, tions," he said. Puentes, however, is "Online retail alone now accounts for Buyer. "I was not quite clear [about] the company has been reaching out to quick to set Pricester.com apart from over two percent of total retail in the who my market was or how to reach several potential markets, including the rest. United States," said Mareia Flicker, asso- them." He added that funds were a young adults with little time and money. "Our site is basically an eBay with a ciate professor of marketing in the major obstacle in the genesis of his "Pricester.com allows the college student Yahoo! shopping network and an Graduate School of Business company. to have a part-time business [that brings instant messenger all rolled into one." Administration (GBA). The Internet is Pricester.com seeks to ease busi- in] extra revenue by selling their text- The instant messaging allows potential fast becoming a popular meeting place nesses over these obstacles by allowing books, CDs, and unwanted items," consumers to speak with merchants in for buyers and sellers. them to set up Web stores and list items explained Puentes. real time, making for simpler transac- From the ever popular eBay to for sale through their site for free. If The concept sounds good to Joseph tions. Fordham's own Student Classifieds, an they keep to the basics, companies pay Pradas, GBA '05. He regularly uses "I like to think we ar$ not competing online marketplace run through GBA, e- "1 to 4 percent transaction fees on suc- the services of eBay and Student with eBay," added Puentes, who made commerce is booming. And so is e-busi- cessful transactions only," according to Classifieds because of the simplicity it clear that Pricester.com is courting ness which, according to Flicker, "is the site. There are premium features and linking power to people from all the 26 million small businesses and using information technology to improve that cost extra, but the main objective areas. "I would definitely be interested numerable individuals left untapped by business effectiveness." That includes of Pricester.com is to make commerce in using [Pricester.com]," he said. the auctioning giant. "We have inter- the pop-up ads, e-mail promotions, and easier and more accessible not only for "But how [can it] compete with viewed small businesses and we have Web sites, just to name a few, that are buyers, but for sellers as well. eBay?" gathered that the profit they made on constantly vying for^your attention as Joe Puentes has played a large role It is a reasonable concern. "I would one or two items is gone because of the you surf the Web. in establishing this goal. Along with hesitate to use [Pricester.com] for all the listing fees they [paid] on 18 other Pricester.com, a new wave in this ocean being president and CEO of the reasons that no one, not even Yahoo! or items." of commerce, is making a splash by com- Florida-based company, he developed Amazon.com, has been able to compete Time will tell if Pricester.com can ing to the aid of new businesses, non-prof- the innovative, "patent-pending...sys- successfully with eBay in the long run," make it big on its own while helping oth- it organizations, and just about anyone tem that allows the creation of hun- remarked Flicker. "Yahoo! offered free ers find their place on the Web. The interested in online dealings. It not only dreds of thousands, if not millions, of listings [too]." Despite the effort, it has future of e-commerce in general, howev- allows people to sell, auction, and trade Web sites using minimal server capa- not been able to come close to the e-com- er, seems bright. goods and services, but also assists in the bilities." merce, favorite. "For the computer savvy folks, [the development and marketing of Web-based "The idea was always to allow indi- Puentes is well-aware of the corre- Internet] will continue to be a place of organizations. viduals and small businesses to partici- lations being made. "Inevitably [we convenience and efficiency," commented Starting a new business with online pate in e-commerce," remarked Puentes knew] we would be compared to Wefc tfesigper, Buyer. "For the' fechn6: components can be difficult, especially on his brainchild. eBay because of the similarity in auc- phobes...there is always the

New on Fordham remains in The Princeton Review's fclcobserver.com: "Purgatoiy'* in its 2004 rankings ''[ -Online Polk Continued from front page According to Karten, -Improved Message Though Fordham will not be "Sandellas" will feature foods Boards one of the latter schools, Kim like wraps, quesadillas and indi- Karten, the Retail Operations vidual pizzas, all made to order. Read Early. Manager at Fordham for She also promised that a Sodexho Campus Services, "Jazzman's" kiosk cart would Read Often. believed that The Princeton appear in the lobby during the Review gets their rankings last week of September. Open from the right source. late daily, students will be able to "Speaking to the consumers... get cappuccinos, espressos, and would be the best place for baked goods after the cafeteria is them to get their ranking," closed. Karten said. She also indicated Fordham students can also that the standing would not be look forward to a new program taken lightly. "[Fordham] being called Balance Mind, Body ranked seventh is probably not and Soul (Balance), according going to be the standard for this to Tara Baten, Senior Manager year." of Public Relations for This week's online Sodexho USA, the foods Sodexho USA. This program, poll: service company that runs Baten said, is designed to pro- Fordham's cafeteria, certainly mote "healthier, smarter liv- Which set of'First hopes Karten is right. The ing." Daughters' would company's mission, as stated According to a Balance you rather see for on their Web site, is "to create Fact Sheet from Sodexho the next four years? and offer services that con- USA, food in this program tribute to a more pleasant way will be separated into four of life." categories and marked with A) Jenna and Somehow, the word "pur- stickers: vegetarian, vegan, Barbara Bush gatory" does not seem to fit carb-friendly, and well- B) Alexandra and with their goal. Still, accord- balanced. Students will be Vanessa Kerry ing to The Princeton Review, able to go online and get C) Bring back purgatory is the place nutritional information for Chelsea! Fordham students most asso- any recipe in the Sodexho D) Does Nader have ciate with their dining experi- database. They will also be Jen Circosta/ The Observer a daughter? ence. able to talk to a registered Karten, however, remains Once again, Fordham has found its way into the top ten ofTlie dietician online, and will Princeton Review's "Is it Food?" list. Vote online and read optimistic. "I really believe be offered seminars on the results in the that we are on top compared cooking and shopping tips. For now, all Fordham stu- October 7 issue of to other schools," she said. she said, "we do not exist." we try to emulate that here at The Observer. Karten also made it clear "We compare ourselves to [Sodexho]." dents can do is cross their fin- that clients are important to the outside," Karten added. Because of that, Fordham stu- gers and hope that by this time Sodexho and arc listened to "And we arc very up on what is dents can look forward to a cou- next year, the university will be Express yourself carefully. "Without them," hip and what is going on and pie of new things this semester. on a different list. • www.fclcohsci'ver.coin Features 12 The Observer Can it be that love is easier to find abroad than at home? By Brian Centrone, FCLC '05 In America, a certain expec- STAFF WRITER tation and ideal about what and who is beautiful is set URBAN COCKTAILS and it is sometimes hard to London Calling escape. Thankfully, that is not the case overseas. The George Bernard Shaw once said, men didn't care what I, or the "England and America are two coun- girls I knew, looked like. If tries separated by a common language." they wanted sex and we were While that may certainly be true, at their type, the deal was done. least one other thing separates the two My dear friend Elizabeth countries: the way sex is viewed. often said throughout the My introduction to the sexual differ- trip that "only in England ence between the two countries occured could a slightly overweight when I discovered the age at which a girl get tons of action," and person was allowed to buy so-called oh how she did. Elizabeth's adult items: 16. At first this shocked me, motto was "a guy a day," because 16 seems like such a young age, which ultimately proved to but then I began to realize that England, be successful, and some- and Europe as a whole, is far more sex- times too successful. ually progressive than America. Eventfully both Elizabeth , techdigest.com Lon ons England is more comfortable with sexu- and I lost track of all the men ^ Piccadilly Circus sees traffic from all over the globe every day. Now, "Urban ality—something that has always been she had hooked. Cocktails" has a tale or two of its own from merry old England. deemed bad and wrong in our country. Judging looks isn't the only differ- equality is the way to go. Their need to few things, but there was no need. He Therefore, people in some foreign coun- ence. A very charming bloke I met please could be one reason why the knew exactly what to do and how to do tries are more open to the idea of sex informed me that the English lived to English seem to be so damn good in it. U bed. I have to say that John stole my heart I had gone almost my entire trip with- that night, not because he was great in out hooking up with an actual English bed, but because he was tender and pas- My introduction to the sexual difference between the two coun- guy. Sure I had flirted with a couple, sionate and full of a romantic quality that tries was the discovery of the age in which a person was allowed made nice with some more, and got I have never been able to capture in an to buy so-called adult items: i6T touchy-feely with the others, but I had American man. When I think about it, yet to fully experience one. Then came maybe the real difference between our John. The young chap proved to live up two countries isn't sex, "but rather the and are more willing to engage in it please their partners. He said that he, to all my expectations. He Was young, emotional aspects that go along with it. freely.. and other men, really didn't care if their eager, and very willing to please. Not Most times it seems that sexvin America From my experience, I can say that partners reciprocated certain sexual acts only was he cute, he had a heart-melting is just about self-gratification, and even English men seem to be a lot hornier on them as long as the men pleased their accent and was overly ready for some though a one-night stand is the same in than American men, if that can be partners fully. This was also odd to me fun. He was the best experience I've both countries, in the English version, believed. A big part of that has to do because I have been in and heard of had. John confided in me that he was a you don't wake up the next morning feel- with the notion that looks and body size many situations where this was definite- virgin, at which point I thought I'd have ing ashamed; you wake up feeling com- aren't what men abroad hold most dear. ly not the case. In a sexual encounter, to help him along, or at least explain a plete. • Something in this week's ADVERTISEMENT Observer strike a chord? Area college student dating self Upset? THINGS ARE REALLY STARTING TO HEAT UP Excited? Write a letter to the editor and let us know how you feel.

Uric Peterson, top. has one of many romantic dinners with himself at their favorite restaurant. By USA CHBNHY effective decision on my part, but it's been Local college student Eric Peterson really nice for us to spend more time together." recently announced that he's entered a Peterson was apparently unaware of Free committed relationship—with himself. Checking from Washington Mutual. Irt an Peterson vehemently denied rumors that the account with no monthly fees and the option tjvtt were dating other people. '" to add Deluxe services like free "We're totally committed toeac h "He^e never online bill pay. And be could otbet WeVc never been happier." have gotten Free Checking just When Mkcd what prompted the been happier? by visiting a Washington Mutual campus heartthrob to take Financial Center, then nignixl up himself off the market, he chalked it up in for online bill pay at wamu.com. "Dang,1" large part to his current financial situation, said Peterson, ''if I had known about Free E-mail: Claiming that monthly fees from his checking Checking Deluxe, my current dating situation account were making it too expensive for would be different. I probably wouldn't have [email protected] him to date around. "It waa partly a coat- settled down with someone so soon." Scptcmhi-r 2;}, ^ The Ohse Foafure.N \;\ Remembering the passing of notable individuals By Joe DeLessio, FCLC '06 of "Georgia on My Mind" was declared the state's offi- attention for an appearance on Comedy Central's FEATURES EDITOR cial song. Charles was inducted into the Rock and Roll "Chappelle's Show." Hall of Fame in 1986. Charles was 73. Chef Julia Child died on Aug. 12 at her home in Santa The Observer would like to remember the following Actor Marlon Brando died on July 1 at the age of 80. Barbara, Calif. Child was the host of numerous televi- individuals who have passed away in recent months. Brando was nominated for eight Academy Awards dur- sion cooking shows, in addition to penning several ing his career, winning twice in the Best Actor category books. A native of California, Child did not intend to be for 1954's "On the Waterfront" and 1972's "The a cook upon graduation from college, and she worked a Godfather." He first achieved widespread attention for number of other jobs before moving to Paris, where her his role in Elia Kazan's film adaptation of the Tennessee husband had been assigned to work at the American Williams play "A Streetcar Named Desire." Brando was a devoted Method actor, influencing generations to come, and was named one of the top 10 movie stars of all time by Entertainment Weekly. Brando, who lived a very private life, died of pulmonary fibrosis, according to his agent. On July 28, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Francis Crick died of colon cancer. Along with James Watson, Crick was best known for his discovery of the double-

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Emmy award-winning actor Tony Randall died on May 17 at the age of 84. Randall was best known for his role as Felix Unger on TV's "The Odd Couple," PBS.com although his versatility extended beyond television. Julia Child serves up the day's catch. Randall made his stage debut in 1941 in "A Circle of Chalk" before moving on to television and film in the Embassy after World War II. It was there that Child's 1950s. The native of Tulsa, Okla. also served as a lieu- cooking career began, as she studied at the Cordon Bleu tenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. In 1991, Randall cooking school. At the age of 49, she co-authored her founded the National Actors Theater in New York, first book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, which where he would serve as artistic director. is in print to this day. Child died just days short of her Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United bbc.uk 92nd birthday. States, died on June 5 after long struggle with Marlon Brando is "The Godfather." Fred Ebb, writer of.the song, "New York," New York," Alzheimer's disease. Reagan began his public life as an died on Sept. 11 of a heart attack. Ebb wrote the lyrics to actor and served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. helical structure of DNA. hi 1962, the two, along with 11 Broadway musicals, most notably "Chicago" and In 1966 and 1970 he was elected governor of California. Maurice Wilkins, would be awarded the Nobel Prize in "Cabaret." Ebb and songwriting partner John Kander Reagan won the presidency of the United States in 1980 Medicine. Crick did much of his research—both- before won Tony awards for their scores of "Cabaret," "Woman and won a second term in 1984, having survived an and after the groundbreaking discovery—at Cambridge of the Year" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman." The duo assassination attempt in 1981. Reagan's presidency University in England. Crick, who was trained as a last worked together in 2001, on a Chicago production would be remembered for the fall of the Berlin Wall and physicist, served in the British Admiralty during World of "The Visit," and at the time of Ebb's death was work- the end of the Cold War. He was buried at his War II, where he developed magnetic and acoustic ing on a number of new projects. Ebb was 76. Presidential Library in California. He was 93. mines. He was 88. Punk-rocker Johnny Ramone died of prostate cancer On June 11, musician Ray Charles died of complica- On Aug. 6, singer Rick James died at his home in on Sept. 15 at the age of 55. Ramone, whose real name tions from liver disease. Charles overcame difficult California. He was 56. James was best remembered for was John Cummings, was a founding member of the childhood circumstances to go on to win 12 Grammy the hit "Super Freak," off the 1981 album "Street Songs," which sold over three million copies. James won bis only Grammy award in 1990, when MC

Akron Beacon Jouroal/KRT concertshots.com Former President Ronald Reagan raycharles.com Rick James performs. Ray Charles at home at his keyboard. legendary band The Ramones. The band's loud, fast songs awards. Born into a poor family in Albany, Ga., Charles Hammer's "U Can't Touch This," which sampled made them a staple at New York's CJB.GB. in the 1970s, and began to lose his eyesight at an early age. By the time "Super Freak," took home the statue for best R&B song. have inspired a generation of modem-day musicians from he was seven, he was completely blind. Despite bis lim- James, who admitted to having a cocaine addiction, also Green Day to Pearl Jam's Eddie Vbdder, both of whom helped itations, Charles would enjoy a legendary music career served more than two years in Folsom Prison after two induct (he hand into die Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in as a songwriter and pianist In 1979, his famous version assault convictions in 1993. He most recently garnered 2002. •

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Sat., Sept. ss Kick off the 2004-2005 opera season by .seeing Puccini's-classic "Madame Butterfly" set in early twentieth century Japan. Meet in theLowenstein Lobby at i2:X5p.m. Curtain rises at 1 p.m. At only 19 years old, sophomore Brian Murray has already played in some of New York Sun., Oct. 3 - Tues,, Nov. 30 Time will tell whether the young songwriter can make it in today's music industry. To be shown in the Center Gallery, the ten- tatively titled "Map Show" exhibits antique Fordham sophomore the Validity), which included a cellist maps of the New York area recently gifted tries to make it trig in and guitarist. And while they have been to thv Furdham library, enjoying performing, Murray remem- I don't need to be the next bers feeling out of place in the punk Britney Spears. Mon., Sept. 27 - Fri., Oct. 1 NYC's music scene . dominated Long Island music scene. - Brian Murray The (kmibniwicz exhibition showcases pho- "We would play shows where the bill tographs of Polish playwright Gombrowkz, By Enrique OUero, PCLC '06 Singer/songwriter STAFF WRITER was punk band, punk band, punk band, s/wrisinvf/ by the Polish Cultural Institute. punk band, piano-cello-guitar, punk They can be found in the Pushpin Gallery. Brian Murray sits relaxed on a red band, punk band, punk band," he formance that will have you hooked on Coming Soon: *;- couch, wearing a pair of old jeans, t-shirt, explains, eyebrows and shoulders the Addicts. The piano arrangements and baseball cap, trying to sip tea from a raised are eloquent and powerful, carrying a Barnes and Noble travel mug, which has In Theaters; to spite of feeling alienated, and compelling weight Mix this with effi- Fri., Sept. 24; kept the contents a little too hot for die despite the eventual breakup of the quar- cacious lyrics such as "She said I'd be First Daughter moment He sips; it's too hot, but he tet, Murray was determined to continue in hers forever/ I guess forever ends in The Forgotten dons a boyish smile anyway. Murray's his art He and Gammerman have con- time" from the song "Adriana," and Incantato just your average Fordham student, but tinued writing and producing songs "She always wants she only needs" from The Mutorcycte behind his coolness lies an intensity and including a 14 track CD entitled "Live "One More Song," and you have the Diaries propensity for musical creativity. from Millpond," recorded in ingredients for success. Murray, FCLC '07, is the lead singer Gammerman's house, and have also been The allure of the rock star life FK., Oct. 11 of a piano jazz rock band the Vinyl playing shows all over the city including notwithstanding, Murray just loves Digl Addicts, a simple duo with his long time shows at Sine', the Lizard Lounge, music and performing. "I would love to I Heart Huckabees friend, Benny Gammerman. The pair Pianos, and CBGB's Gallery. "I just love some day be a big rock star, but I would Ladder 49 have been writing songs and playing performing," says Murray, his ringers Shark Tale be pretty happy just playing and making music together since tenth grade. "We outstretched to mimic Gammerman's music and making a living off of it," Albums: were in the same music theory class, and piano playing. "We started performing Murray says. "I don't need to be the next we had an assignment to compose because we liked to and because it was Britney Spears. I'm not gonna lie to something. And it didn't have to be any- Mon., Sept. 27: tun, and when we both moved to New you, it would be pretty cool to be, but I thing that complicated, you know," he Brian Wilson - "SMiLE" York City for college we figured we'd don't need it I just like performing." Interpol - "Antics," explains, his hands moving about as if just keep performing." With a natural aptitude as a lyricist, a Thirteen Senses - "TheInvitation" he is writing on air, while trying not to And they put dh quite a show. commanding stage presence, and a Joss Stone - ''Mind Body And Soul" spill his tea. "It only had to be sixteen There's a lot of energy coming from the desire to perform and play music, don't Green Day - "American Idiof measures. But we didn't just want to duo that one would not expect walking be surprised if you hear the name Brian write only sixteen measures of random in to a club and seeing a skinny boy Murray or the Vinyl Addicts more and Portions of calendar are courtesy of the chords, so we decided to write a song standing next to a microphone and his more as the 19-year-old matures and Visual Arts department, the Office of together." friend sitting at an electric keyboard. becomes a standard in the New York Student Activities, ComihgSoun.net and, Since then the duo has been writing The Vinyl Addicts live performances City scene. TheWonderWall.com.. music and performing a lot, having reinvigorate hope into the genre of The Vinyl Addicts will be playing at the formed one band known as ATV (Assess piano-rock. But it's not merely the per- Lizard Lounge on Sept 23 at 10 p.m. The youngest Culkin finds success up this 'Mean Creek1 By David Graver, FCLC'07 roles, the youngest Culkin put a hold on his career. There CONTRIBUTING WRITER this role,takin g home the trophy for Best Supporting Young was no doubt however, that he would return to acting. Actor. The movie continued to win numerous awards cul- Rory Culkin enters the room with his "Mean Creek" "I just kind of grew up behind $he monitor, on my minating in a screenwriting Oscar for Lonnergan. co-star Carly Schroeder. The youngest acting Culkin, Mom's lap, watching my brothers," he reflected. "It's Culkin turned his ambition toward television roles, who bears a striking resemblance to his older brothers, just always kind of been there." with a recurring role in the Denis Leary vehicle "The also maintains that distinctly "Culkin" nonchalant, hi 1999, after a meeting with playwright-taned-director Job" and "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit." indifferent air as he settles into a chair. Kenneth Lonnergan, Rory returned to the spotlight as Rudy In 2001, he found himself nominated again for a Young "He's quiet," the effervescent Schroeder explains. This Prescott, the quietsonofsingle mother Samantha. Rory starred Artist Award for his scene-stealing role as Jackson Mayhew is a half-truth. The 15-year-old and youngest of seven opposite Laura Linney and actor. Mark Ruffalo. The film in"OffSeason," this time for BestLeading YoungActor in strikes a chord in his critically-acclaimed lead role in received rave reviews. A 10-year-old Rory moved audiences aTVmovieorspeCial.lt wasn't long before an opportunity "Mean Creek," a Sundance pick currently in theaters with his ability to deliver hurt and confusion through sensitivi- for Rory to appear on the big screen again presented itself. which has garnered rave reviews from critics. ty. The largest impact of the movie, said Gulkin, was his con- Rory returned to one of his most common roles, playing Born to Christopher Culkin and Patricia Brentrup in nection with Mark Ruffalo, whom he &tcs as a role model. the younger version of an older brother's character. In "Igby Mar^jlirj, it wasn't long before Culkiri made his "I like Mark Ru^dj^Jh^ Wli^n I first got there Goes Down," ft°|^gfflCteHj[fdm e younger.version o|Jeai^'. pnscteen debut. In 1993's The Good Son, photographs for rehearsa^h(yp«|^^Pt^||nlt do it. I could- wn ot met0 Kieran Culldn's Igbf^Kcum^His «iibtle portrayal of ' of Rory were used to portray Macaulay's murdered n't do it, bui^^iM^l^flrie ° S d° it- He put inquisitiveness added to the character's questioning the brother Richard. One year later, he played "Young the script in my face arid said it was all right." way the world works. When asked if he and his brothers Richie" in 1994's film adaptation of Richie Rich. "You Can Count On Me" earned Rory an Independent ever discuss the way to portray a character, the young actor A transitional period followed for the Culkin family: Spirit Award nomination for Dcst Debut Performance. shrugged. "Not really," he said. They kind of want to do as older brother Macaulay faced financial disputes with Despite losing the award, he made an impact on both direc- their own thing and I kind of want to do my own thing." their parents and brother Kieran garnered small film tors and casting agencies. He won a Young Artist Award for Continued on page 17 www.Jclcobsci'ver.com Oldies, newbies and Hollywood imports set to dazzle Broadway Broadway's new season Albin and Georges who run a drag show together in St. Tropez. Their world is starts to take shape turned upside-down when they find out By Chris Moeser, FCLC 'd6 that their son is engaged to the daughter of a moral crusader. They must hide their lifestyle and play it straight. "Pacific As summer calls it quits and fall creeps Overtures" returns to Broadway for the its way in, the new Broadway season first time with star B.D. Wong ("Oz" and gears up to take the stage. This season is "Law and Order: SVU"). The revival fol- filled with famous faces, revivals of past lows the history of Japan from its early favorites, and new and exciting works years as an exotic land to its rise as an eco- from Broadway greats. nomic power in the world. Long-running shows are always look- Some people are just too greedy for ing for the occasional spike in the box attention this year. Three very talented office and to do this, they like to bring in people will take the stage in one-man a fresh face. Producers court stars of the shows. Mario Cantone ("Sex and the silver screen, television, and music to City") willmounthis "Laugh Whore" at take a shot at Broadway. Wayne Brady, the Cort Theater. Cantone tackles such fresh off his Emmy award-winning can- subjects as his childhood and his views celed talk show, is making his Broadway ABACA Press/KRT Campus on pop culture and celebrities. debut this season. He will be giving the Brooke Shields, who will be appearing in 'Wonderful Town,' and Wayne Brady, Comedic goddess or god, whatever way audience the old razzle-dazzle in the role who will be appearing in 'Chicago,' are just two of the new Hollywood imports this you want to look at her or him, Dame of hot shot, fast-talking lawyer Billy season on Broadway. Edna returns to Broadway with a new Flynn in "Chicago." Brooke Shields The show struggled in its search for a are also due for a Broadway bow some one-woman show. "Dame Edna: Back bursts into song this season as newly leading lady and a stable creative team, time this season. A few big names have With a Vengeance!" is set to hit arrived Ohioan turned New Yorker Ruth but has found their star in Tony award- signed on for "Spamalot." Tim Curry Broadway in November. Sherwood in the Tony award-winning winning actress Sutton Foster, who won ("Clue" and "Rocky Horror Picture "Edna will glow from the stage in a revival of "Wonderful Town". her Tony portraying adventurous Show"), David Hyde Pierce ("Fraiser"), series of never-before-seen gowns. She Ex-boybanders are ditching their searcher of love Millie Dumont in and Hank Azaria ("The Simpsons"), are will sing, dance, give psychic readings matching clothes and trendy images and "Thoroughly Modern Millie." all signed on for the Chicago-bound try to astonished audience members, offer hitting Broadway this season. Drew "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is due to out and its move to Broadway. marriage counseling and perhaps even Lachey (98 Degrees) will don glasses and swing its way to Broadway in musical In the manner of "Movin' Out," based heal," said Tony Award-winning pro- a scarf for the role of Mark in "Rent." But form this season. The hit 1988 movie on the hit music of Billy Joel, two new duction designer Brown Thomson in long-running shows are not the only ones that follows a group of American and shows follow a similar route, bringing an interview with Broadway.com. cashing in on boybanders. Last year's British con men and their victims the work of two hit-making machines to Big;Yankee fan Billy Crystal is heavyweight box office crusher "Wicked" should make for an interesting show, Broadway musicals. "Good Vibrations," putting his hat into the ring of one-man brought in an ex-boybander to fill the role which will stage a mounting at The Old based on the songs by The Beach Boys, shows this year as well. Crystal will of their leading man. Joey Mclntyre (New- Globe Theatre in San Diego before follows some small-town teenagers on a bring bis show '700 Sundays." It will Kids on the Block) jumps into the role of making the cross-country trek to life-changing journey to the beaches of give his audience a glimpse into die shallow but big-hearted Fiyero. These Broadway this March. Tony,,Emmy, Southern California. "All Shook Up," people and events that made him into fresh faces may draw a crowd of theater and Golden Globe-winning actor John based on the songs of Elvis Presley, fol- what he is today. newbies that may have never experienced Lithgow leads the cast of Scoundrels. lows a young girl who runs into a guitar- Broadway's new season is filled with Broadway before - exactly what the pro- • These are just a few of the new shows toting, leather jacket-wearing drifter a little bit of everything. Take every- ducers are hoping for. that are making the long crawl closer to a that comes to town. thing from comedy to drama-as well as With each new season, excitement Broadway opening night. "Brooklyn," a Revivals are running strong this year. a few boyband members for those who builds for the presentation of new shows. story of a young girl trying to find her Topping the list is "La Cage aux Folks," like them-and there is something for "Little Women," based on the Louisa father, and "Spamalot," a musical ver- which inspired the hit 1996 film "The everyone. May Alcott novel of the same name, will sion of "Monty Python and the Holy Birdcage," will take another run on For directions, times and tickets, visit finally come to Broadway this season. Grail" done by the same creative team, Broadway. The show revolves around newyorktheatreguide.com/news. • The youngest Culkin finds success up this fMean Creekf Continued from page 15 Although a small role, it attracted the eye of director M. Night Shyamalan. Night offered Culkin the role of Morgan Hess in his highly anticipated thriller "Signs." Conveying both weakness and stubborn intelligence, Culkin maneuvered his character through Night's tale. Stardom-and the opportunity to escape from under the shadows of his older brothers-arrived in the form of "Mean Creek," a "Lord of the Flies"-esque glimpse through the eyes of a young teenager, a complex and emotional tour de force which has drawn critical raves from publications from The New York Times to Premiere. Comparisons have been made with everything from Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart of Darkness" to the generation defining film "Stand By Me." After reviewing the script, Culkin decided it was worth the risk. "I just liked that it was kind of rude and also very true. Kids doing what kids actually do." Understanding that the success of his film hinged upon the bonds of friend- ship between his castmates both on and offscreen, Estes geared shoots with that in mind: wiffleball and other team bonding experiences ruled the day. Courtesy of Focus Features The chemistry is self-evident. His co-star Schroeder Rory Culkin, the youngest Culkin brother, is currently appearing in "Mean Creek." The 15-year-old actor has remembers one moment in particular. "On the ride found success in Hollywood following in the shoes of older brothers Kieran and Macaulay. home, [the boys] would find a girl and stick their butts out the window." west coast. mate. Despite a 2005 release date, buzz has begun Culkin* smiles mischievously at that. "It was our Culkin is most excited about "Down In The Valley" around this film for its unique script, loaded cast and tal- moms one time. We didn't know that though. That was- with Edward Norton, in which his character Lonnie is ented production team. n't cool." kidnapped and slowly bonds with Ed Norton's delu- With his hectic, overwhelming schedule, does the He has several upcoming films in the works. The sional cowboy. young actor who, ironically, proclaims himself to be independent film "In Control of All Things" has Most recently, filming wrapped on "The lazy, ever have downtime to simply enjoy teenage wrapped and currently has no release date. In this film, Chumscrubber," the newest Arie Posin film. Rory plays life? Perhaps for this Culkin, it is all a matter of per- Rory plays Johhny Parish, a boy who, with his father, is a student following the lead of a previously alienated spective. obsessed with the Zodiac Killer who once haunted the student investigating the disappearance of another class- 'r' "To me, this is a normal teenage life." • itHinc.fclcohscriH'i'.coin Arts & Culture 17 The Observer September 23, 2004 Poker madness makes its way to Fordhaiii residence hall By Heather Iiebling, FCLC '05 might argue the shows are turning COPY EDITOR young people into gambling addicts. Carroll believes that "today's youth Shuffle up and deal; because the latest will receive apositiveeffectfrompoker college craze has become long nights of because young players learn mathe- no-limit Texas hold 'em. This addictive matics and deductive thinking/reasoning poker game has taken the nation by and learn to respect poker as a game of storm, with publicly broadcasted games skill, and not a game of chance." on stations such as ESPN, Bravo, and Jeffrey Glaser is in complete agree- The Travel Channel, and now college ment that poker is having a positive kids are getting into the mix. Some impact on the youth of today. "Now Fordham students have become so when we come back from going out, involved that they have regular poker instead of watching movies, smoking games in the dorms. pot, or trying to bed women, we play Take, for example, seniors Jeffrey poker." Glaser, 22, Graham Skipper, 21, and For most students here at Fordham, Josh Lacasse, 21. Each had played a lit- playing poker is just another way to tle poker before the big boom of hold gather with friends. Juniors Scott 'em games on television. But now, they Johnson, 19, and John Papadopoulos, are more educated on the game than 21, are among some of the students that they ever thought they would be. feel this way. "I play occasionally," "I've watched the World Series of Papadopoulos admits. "It's a social Poker (ESPN), World Poker Tour (The Caitlin Dillaway/The Observer experience. You have fun with it. It's a Fordham students play poker in their McMahon Hall apartments. With the popu- Travel Channel) and, yes, even Celebrity way to get people all in one room." Poker Showdown (Bravo)," Glaser larity of television shows like 'Celebrity Poker Showdown'and World Series of Poker,'poker games have, in turn, made their way to college campuses. Adds Johnson, "Part of the fun is being admits. "Seeing the final game on ESPN in that environment. You're trying to last year really bolstered my interest." Janice Carroll, president and CEO book and his is supposed to be the best." gauge everyone else. That's why it's Adds Skipper: "I like [poker pros] Dan ofpoker-pro.com, offered this musing But what makes the game so darn fun. It's about how well you can read Herrington, Phil Ivey, and Doyle as to the growing popularity of poker appealing? Another group of poker each other. It's a challenge." Brunson." These names, once unfamiliar on television: "I believe it's the format players, juniors Kavin Thadani, 20, and So, for now, it seems as though to those outside the world of profession- that has made poker interesting and Kieran KJinge, 20, have some insights. there is no real psychological damage al gambling, have now become house- exciting. It al lows you to see the play- "Like they say on ESPN, any hand can resulting from this new poker trend. hold names because of the multitude of er's hole cards and [includes] com- make you or break you," Thadani quips. It's just a way for students to have channels broadcasting the games. mentary that allows you to understand Adds Kllinge, "I've just started getting fun.be social, and hone their mathe- So,' how much did these guys know how the players think and how it into it. I think as I keep watching it [on matical and analytical skills all at about hold 'em before the popular TV works." television], I'll probably get into it a lot once. Ante up, everyone! • shows? "I didn't know any of the terms," The poker craze has even caused some more." The.i.Second Annuaj^Pollege ,Poker. . remarks Glaser. "I knew what a pair to buy books written by these pros in However, many have started toques-' ; Championship, which- boasts ... was...and all the draw hands." Skipper order to improve their own game. "I'm tion. whether or not poker playing $40,000 in scholarship and charity didn't know much more than his friend. "I reading Doyle Branson's book [Doyle among college students is healthy. money, has recently begun! For knew 'bullets' were aces, and terms like Brunson's Super System: A Course in "Before watching [World Series of more information on how to 'fourth street' and 'the river' because of Power Poker] right now," remarks Poker], I never thought I'd play poker in become involved, please visit my dad. But now I know 'big slick' means Lacasse. "It's pretty dense. Six hundred- Vegas," reflects Thadani. "This show collegepokcrchampionship.com.. • , •• ace/king, among other things." pages. I've always wanted to readapoker has convinced me'that I will." Some Elixir lounges are the latest health craze in New York City By Elisa Falch, PCLC '05 seng, which is said to increase concentration and focus. STAFFWRITER The combination of sparkling water' and raspberry Why take medication to help cure your ailments makes this drink very refreshing. when a simple elixir will do just the trick? If you wish to heighten your creativity and sense of According to crystalinks.com, elixirs originated in serenity, then, "Virtual Buddha" ($3.50) is the perfect China approximately 2,000 years ago. The ancient drink for you. This drink combines peaches with herbs Chinese searched for an elixir, one which would make such as ginseng, epimedium, Reishi, sweet-tea vine, their emperor immortal. Though they never discovered and mandarin. It seems Scrips knows how to perfectly this fountain of youth, they created a series of elixirs to blend herbs with various fruits to give each elixir the remedy various ailments. " perfect hint of sweet, fruity flavor. Now, elixirs are quickly becoming the latest trend To accompany your drink, Scrips also sells light for the health conscious. 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Elixirs have caught the attention of various All-natural elixirs, made from Chinese herbs and vari- leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, which can either celebrities who have been spotted at elixir lounges. ous mixtures of fruit, are the latest medicinal pick-me- be a result of the elixirs or the calming effect the Actresses such as Winona Ryder and Julia Roberts are ups. Scrips Elixirs on Mulberry Street is one of New Scrips decor seems to have on its patrons. And, customers at West Hollywood's Elixir Tonics and Teas. York City's mostwell known alternative drugstores although it can't be proven that they have any signifi- It should come as no surprise that the craze has selling elixirs. cant health or medical benefits, Scrips' elixirs are nev- spread across the country and hit Manhattan. Scrips numerous plants combine to make a relaxed and exotic ertheless quite tasty, making this Mulberry Street pit- Elixers, located on Mulberry Street, is the premiere atmosphere. Soothing music emits from the speaker stop the perfect place to visit when you need a quick place in the city to find these concoctions. system which sets the mood for enjoying the variety of pick-me-up. • Brenda Gohl opened Scrips Elixers two years ago as elixirs and teas Scrips has to offer. an "alternative to the average New York City drug- Scrips currently sells 60 varieties of black, green, Scrips Elixers store." Originally, Scrips sold only high-end grooming and white teas. In addition to teas, 12 elixirs are avail- 215 Mulberry Street toiletries. Since the name of her store was "Scrips able which claim to do everything from reduce stress to (212) 941-4600 Elixers," Gohl decided three months ago to expand her help overcome a hangover. As Gohl notes, "the scripselixirs.com , establishment to include a "Caf6 and Tea Lounge." 'Morning After Tonic' seems to be very popular on the Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • , The front room of Scrips doubles as a drugstore weekends." Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. where you can purchase various grooming essentials Gohl and the staff at Scrips are very friendly and for both men and women such as shampoo, shaving willing to answer any questions from customers won- Price: Relatively cheap. Elixirs and teas cost $3.50 gel, bath gel and moisturizers. dering which elixir is best for them, from what ingredi- and muffins, salads, nnd scones range between $2-i5. Sitting in the serene atmosphere of the Scrips tea ents are used to their intended purpose. lounge, located in the back room, is a pleasant change Most elixirs consist of a blend of Chinese herbs, Recommended Drinks: "Mind Over Muddle," from the crowds and noise found at most Starbucks. fruits, and sparkling water. The "Mind Over Muddle" "Virtual Buddha," and "Liquid Yoga" Dim lights, darkly tiled floors, checkerboard tables, and elixir ($3.50) is n delicious mix of raspberries and gin- wwwjcltufhservev.com Arts & Culture 18 The Observer September 23, 2004 Cloistered nuns oil display in Fordham's Center Gallery By Amanda S. Pizzuti, FCLC '07 each is different in both facial features STAFF WRITER and expressions. Most are happy, You've probably walked by it a which may seem ironic to some since thousand times,- but you still wonder these are cloistered nuns who live what exactly are those photos of nuns completely isolated from the rest of doing in die newly glass enclosed society. "Cloister" is derived from Center Gallery. Who are they? Do Latin, meaning "bar," or "bolt," or "to they work here? Did a Fordham stu- close." This paradox is part of the dent take the pictures? true beauty of the exhibit and the sis- No, they have nothing to do with ters themselves. our Jesuit heritage, although it most Casey Ruble, professor at FCLC and likely does no harm. Abbaye is an the curator of this exhibit, thought it exhibit by New York based photog- appropriate to show the exhibit in a rapher Michelle Elzay, showcasing college because university life itself 51 Benedictine sisters from the St. is practically a cloistered environ- Marie du Maumont abbey in ment. Bordeaux, France. Elzay lived in the Another interesting aspect of the community's guesthouse in the sum- exhibit is that it is not in black and mer of 2002 when she was inspired white. Though the photos are in to take these photographs. Other color, they are still extremely simplis- works by Elzay,- who often does this> tic. The nuns' habits are gray and they kind of serial photography, have are dressed in black with a white col- Catharine McNelly/The Observer been part of group shows at the lar. There is no background. The New York based photographer Michelle Elzay's exhibit "Abbaye* is on display in Artist's Space and Suite 106 here in only other colors seen are those of the Center Gallery until September 30. New York City, as well as in their faces, lips, and eyes, which add. but when you actually take the time Gallery is sponsored by the Visual Buffalo, NY. so much depth to the photographs. to examine the photographs, you see Arts Program of the Department of From a distance, the photos appear This .helps gallery viewers feel like beauty in the elegant simplicity of the Theater and Visual Arts, with installa- to many as several of the same per- they know a little bit more about photographs and the women they por- tion help from the Student Arts son, but when you take the time to those pictured. tray. Guild. It will be on display until look at the exhibit, you can see that At first the exhibit seemed bland, The Abbaye exhibit in the Center September 30. • THE SEMINAL FILM FOR In theaters RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE Rated R, 94 mins. (Screen Gem) THIS GENERATION/' "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" focuses on the first film's heroine, tfeuilb July,.USA TOOAr Alice (Milla Jovovich), who is joined by Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillroy) and others in their fight against monstrous creatures and the treacherous Umbrella Corporation in a virus-infected city full of zombies. "Resident's" abundant flashbacks, slow-motion zom- bie scenes, and extensive, disappointing ending that takes its time setting up another sequel are downright annoying. Improved spe- cial effects, exciting action sequences, and humorous one-liners are plentiful. Those seeking a thought-provoking masterpiece should look elsewhere, but when it comes to delivering highly stylized and entertaining action, "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" succeeds. B- Rafael De Leon, Jr.

VANITY FAIR Rated PG-13,137 mins. (Focus) "Vanity Fair" follows Rebecca Sharp (Reese Witherspoon) and her best friend Amelia (Romola Garai) as they rise and fall through the social ranks during the Napoleonic Wars. The film's use of bright and beautiful colors, excellent costume design, and its absolutely fantastic set design did not make up for the fact that the ending left much to be desired. We are left with the image of Rebecca using yet another man to fuel her quest for a better life. B- Eliza Gager

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Rated R, 121 mins. (Sony Pictures Classics) Incorporating a temporally and morally ambitious plot with magnetic cinematography, "Head in the Clouds" is a romanticized period piece driven by professional socialite Gilda Besse (Charlize Theron), Guy (Stuart Townsend), an Irish-born, British-raised activist, and Mia (Penelope Cruz), Gilda's furtive lover. Over two decades they traverse England, France and Spain, falling upon political, cultural, and ideo- logical revolutions. Initially, the dialogue feels stilted, but the film bur- geons engagingly. As Guy, Mia and possibly Gilda force themselves from areas of comfort, their characters in this thoughtful script reform, becoming three-dimensional and human. Therein lies this films strength. B David Graver

THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES Rated R, 128 mins. (Focus) Walter Salles' film follows two doctors on an 8,000-mile journey ZACHBRAFF NATALIE K«TMAM .PETER SARSGMt^ fAN HOUI from Buenos Aires to Venezuela by motorcycle. They leave their comfortable setting to venture out into a world they have only read about in books. The movie captures the countryside and historic places of South America beautifully. Bemal and De la Sema give GARDEN STATI brilliant performances, which pull you further into the story. At times you tend to forget you aic reading subtitles. Very eye-opening and NOW PLAYING all around great buddy/sclf-discovcry movie, A must see. A Chris Moeser vww.tattBBrcMjw.com IM Continued on page 19 www.Jclcobscrvcv.com September 23, 2004 The Observer Arts & Culture 19 The Observer does Olympus1 Fashion Week at Bryant Park

Natalie Fleysher/The Observer Pictured (clockwise from top left), models close outMonique Lhuillier's ready to wear Spring 2005 show in the Bryant Park tent. Nia Vardalos ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") talks with the press. "No underwear would be key with these dresses," Vardalos said ofLhullier's collection. "The year I was nominated/or an Academy Award, I didn't wear any underwear under my dress. My mom almost didn't let me out of the house." Famke Janssen ("X-Men"), who sat next to Vardalos, said the col- lection was "beautiful and elegant." In theaters NELLY • : Sweat/Suit (Universal) Continued from page 18 Nelly's third album, a two-disc set entitled "Sweat" and "Suit," is the . SKY CAPTAIN AND THE . usual mix of radio-friendly rap and WORLD OF TOMORROW almost slow jams. "Sweat" will get Rated PG, 107 mins. (Paramount) you pumped up with high energy It's hard to believe this mysterious retro songs like "Heart of a Champion" and sci-fi flick is filmed entirely against blue "Flap Your Wings," while "Suit" will screen. Debonair Joe "Sky Captain" slow things down with songs like "My Sullivan (Jude Law) and ambitious Place" and "Over and Over" featuring reporter Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow) country singer Tim McGraw (I kid you face off against giant robots with the aid not). 3 ...... of sharp-tongued Captain Franky Cook -Natalie Fleysher (Angelina Jolie) and geeky Dex (Giovanni Ribisi). First-time director HELMET^ Kerry Conran delivers witty repartee and Size Matters Qnterscape) arresting visuals. While the film some- Nineties' hard rockers Helmet put forth times comes off as deliberately Disney- their first effort since 1997 with "Size FLY AWAY WITH esque in wholesomeness, it's chock-fiill of Matters." The album is marked with old-fashioned fun. Not to be missed. A- driving guitars, grinding solos, and bit- Ruby Gu ter, simplistic lyrics. However, both ' lyrics and music lay flat as the album GARDEN STATE lacks character, leaving it indistinguish- Rated R, 109 mins. (Fox Searchlight) able from any other recent mainstream In "Garden State," Zach Braff puts down metal. C an amazing portrayal of a young man as Enrique Ollero MOW AVA1U1LE IN A DEUXI EDITION he struggles to live life without the aid of lithium. Not only is Braff the leading char- FURTHER SEEMS FOREVER acter in the film, he also wrote and direct- Hide Nothing (Tooth & Nail) ed it Because he had such a hand in all "Hide Nothing," the latest from Further FlkW ELDEST, IVU-B; aspects of "Garden State," the "Scrubs" Seems Forever, displays technical musi- star was able to bring his own unique cal maturity; a very well assembled IN Tun INI ipsriANi-i: vision onto the screen rather than leaving cacophony of guitar licks and driving it in the hands of someone who might beats. The band achieves a relaxed have lost the true meaning of his story. garage sound without sacrificing tight- And not to be forgotten, Natalie Portman ness. But while they achieve this level expertly portrays a girl who has more of technical maturity, some of the lyrics problems than she leads you to believe. A- are not engaging and seem forced at Eliza Gagcr times. C+ In the stereo Enrique Ollero THE BLACK KEYS up for BUTCH WALKER Rubber Factory (Fat Possum/Epitaph) Recorded in an old tire factory in the m Letters (Sony) Keys' hometown of Akron, OH, "Rubber modi, warvlve exdmivv update* Former Marvelous 3 frontman Butch Tire" is a more mellow and relaxed Walker releases his second solo album kmti u album than their 2003 critically aclaimed "Letters." Walker turns in his alt-rock "thickfrcakness." Don't worry; it's still roots forpowerpop; unfortunately the rock 'n' roll, just not so loud and in your music is overproduced and cluttered, with ^TfltHOmiTHWrASV TfTl£OFTHf MOMtHT. face. Mature and soulful vocals and gui- sophomoric and flaccid lines leaving you tar riffs are so impressive it's hard to underwhelmed. Ultimately the album believe the Keys are just two skinny ,.. 200 J,'s HOTTEST PROM DATE falls short of where the veteran rocker white guys from Ohio. B+ shouIdbo.D+ Catharine McNclly • Enrique Ollero ^^^^^^

www.Jclcohsvvvev.cont Literary The Observer September 23, 2004 She and her many hats By Paul James, FCLC '06 CONTRIBUTING WRITER ' am chosen, and fully incapable miracle wherein I was expect- cession stand that sells animal funeral, but the writer's mother of expressing such a talent. My ed to balance a paper clip upon food.' We are both wearing is already at the funeral and is Before I started trying I real- desk has collected 13 weeks the barrier between the water vertically striped shirts, refer- performing her role more satis- ized the initial structural fail- worth of scalp dust and is coat- filling a glass and the atmos- eeing the spectators. factorily. The writer's friends ure inherent in even being the ed in a film of lunch offal of a phere that held it in place. With* Me as facilitator. The guards tell her to stay strong, and she first to mimic. In the end.it was consistency and texture like the greatest delicacy my unre- impose physical predicate agrees, because the writer's the largest I could hope for to that of tar. My employers go to hearsed fingertips gestured the induction stimuli. 'This way mother was strong, too. She be referenced, seen beyond, or, great lengths to avoid the sur- twist of metal towards the please,' 'don't go there,' looks at a dead body the same at the very least, the most to be face sludge. It is my belief that, meniscus. My initial success 'please feel free to touch here.' way her mother would look at modeled on. My haircut first were it not for the distance they led me to further experimenta- I am a mental predicate. My one, and she refuses to cry. appeared on other heads that I allow between my grime and tion; eventually I discovered, recent interaction will I make a mental note that hope you haven't seen. It is their sleeves, it has long been over the course of seven years inevitably incite others towards she is behaving just like her either my hope or my belief their plan to discontinue fol- intensive study, the proper gen- eating, moving towards the mother, except that she is that you woufd approve of the lowing my orders that they ask tility required wherein children concession stand, approaching actively trying to do so, while heads and the heads' choices me to make for them. This is of varying ages would—under the bars, and speaking. All of her mother doesn't have to do therein. made more difficult by the fact coordinating circumstances- these things will happen and I anything but lie there. I stifle a I work in an office which is that they are rarely to be found balance exceedingly larger. am-causing them to happen. laugh, stifle a yawn, and my not what I intended. By con- doing anything but following ideas of objects. The surface I have recently taken ur5 eyes tear from the engagement. structing complex systems of them. tension of my mind will sup- with a woman who writes Later someone will say to wasting other people's time, I would get words stuck in port nothing, such that every down words about people who someone else how hard I had accepting all tasks for the my head and build sentences motion permeates to some don't exist. They are chagrin taken the loss. I also have a aforementioned, note: my around them. One-year term degree. By the same manner, reflections of her past. In a melted candy bar in my funeral employers, I managed to for items I could define, 25-to- my mind imposes itself upon recent shower interview she jacket. I am not behind a desk escape the necessity of fulfill- life for effluvium, jargon, or the world. With its sanctity in invents people and interactions because I am here; my employ- ing needs and performing the foreign languages. I mostly mind, I had taken to staying at that have never taken place. er's have not endeavored to assigned role. I buttressed their borrowed from the conversa- home, leaving the house sport- They take place. They are tak- leave their meetings and they full schedules with explana- tional snipplings that peppered ing a variety of hats. ing place in between the 1-e-t-t- do not know I am missing. tions decrying my vast inexpe- my walks on semi-crowded I get "picked up" and e-r-s of this sentence. Two Their me is behind their my- rience, which was feigned to streets. To make the liberation "stared down," keeping my women interact in one of her desk. At some point during the account for my lack of experi- easier I tried to dwell in smart appearances outside limited to stories. One of them, she tells day I will not go for a walk ence at creating and meeting neighborhoods but walk on cameos in public places. I try us, is a man. They are both her while picking up their lunch. responsibilities. My opportuni- stupid streets. After a particu- to be mistaken for someone but mother at different times dur- At some point I will not be ties are born from stepping- larly grueling day of taking the am generally recognized as the ing her life. The writer imposes going home early because I stones to impermanent sand- appointments I scheduled for man who pretends convincing- her mother onto herself. Her can. b'Srs, or bridges to towns that him, I overheard one of my ly and should not be female mother says to the man The writer's mother, who in people I admire would like. employers mention that he was approached. I walk to places, mother, who we are led to later stories will appear as Bridges over water—that is a tired. I made three more stand if I can't sit, sit when the believe has had sex with her dead people who are being metaphor for things like not appointments, left early, and moment presents itself, and mother, who is a young girl mourned, is wearing a made- ving money or a place to go . went home .to, .bed.: I am a transact. These places include, version of the writer, that he- up face to reflect how she «^^%4Key respect' reflection of the world arojind but are: not limited to, zoos,'the she should not perform his-her looked earlier in life. The me to perform a function. me; my mind is shaped by the transactions being verbal, dangerous "occupation. He-she death face artists have made Occupation for the sake of. I imposition of gravity on its receiving the overflow from performs the occupation her look like a heavily made- am fully capable of acting structure. Oftentimes I am warning signs instructing the despite dire circumstances and up dead woman; the creases beyond all reasonable stan- reminded of surface tension, real patrons not to^approach the eventually emerges unharmed, around her crow's feet are dards in the roles for which I second grade, and a baffling cages. I shave at least four except that we are all older spackled smooth/ There is a times a day so as to remove the after having read it and he-she tide of dissent among the spec- possibility of any resemblance has not aged at all, except that tators that she did not look like North of July to the captives. All other simi- he-she has died, because we that in real life. I had met her By David Pinke, FCLC '05 larities are intentional but went to the writer's mother's forty seven times and I believe CONTRIBUTING WRITER superfluous, you would notice funeral two years ago. Half of that she is the same vague enti- We look up from Tom Collins them whether or not they were the women and. all of the men ty I don't recall meeting. My As the ice cream truck rings there. My detractors ask me wore pant-suits. I am standing memory shovels a frail mound Below our hill, sadly bereft of chipwiches, kindly to 'step away from the in front of the writer's mother of foundation over her face Wrapped softly with drying dew. bars, sir,' and I ask them kind- and next to the writer trying to and she is dead in all of my ly to 'direct me towards a con- be the writer's mother at a memories. • Arboretum Oaks stretch unnoticed, As bells and swallows elbow the air: The sun-warmed chills of autumn To be or not to Choking orange leaves late August. be parody For who would bear die hurts and traumas of com Morning mist rode out earlier imtment Over the tips of crabgrass, By Natalie Rodriguez, FCLC '06 The stalker's obsession; ihe macho one's attitude Flowing like a potion into sewer grates. FEATURES EDITOR The pain of rejection; Ihe imbalanced rules of fregame The sky appears Bombay sapphire The disrespect and the sting of ill-spoken words . As we guzzle our gin and Wait. That lover's hear in hurtful arguments To be with, or not to be with: that is the dilemma When she herself might her peace create Noise rock rises off the bridge , Whether it's nobler of the heart to endure With the simple first denial? As fireworks toast on a harbor skyline ! The pains and heartaches of foolish love ' Who would bear these aches Cars crowd us and blink yellow. Or to deny that romance, To cry and toil in a rocky relationship And by doing so give it no chance to hurt you But the fear of missing out on something wonder A crescendo of spider eyes flash, To love, to fall, ful Then fade into the dark , So deep, and by a fall to say we drown The mysteries of the always changing territory Where new eyes open to spotlight la the beautiful and hazy aura which Their ancient legs, , That romance is prone to—it's a descent Varies each time; mystifies our reason White and dangling, ' Much desired And makes us take the chance Caught in old cobwebs. t • To love, to fall Then let pass a possibly golden opportunity? To fall; perchance to wound oneself, yea, that's Thus curiosity makes fools of us all; Classical plays now as I lie on the windshield the catch And thus the cultured thoughts of logic Washing down some codeine with a beer. For in romance what injuries may come to be Arc overtaken by the passion of emotion, -The car is hard, unhinging my body &"~""""'"*"* When we've taken off the armor of our heart. And all Ihe thought proecsses of good sense I'm about to get up We must reflect first, because there's a reason Are thrown out the window But instead I get sprayed with washer fluid, Why single is so often die way of life And lose their influence on one's being • And lie back down, laughing.

wwwfclcobservev.com The Duel 0 By Jennifer Cobb, PCLC'05 tating habit of setting his stares at his toothbrush in me insane. It isn't normal. gloves and disinfectant CONTRIBUTING WRITER alarm 42 minutes earlier than disbelief. "Jaime!" He doesn't just want me to spray. I clean that bathroom I hate waking up next to when he actually has to get "Yes, darling?" I say, my wipe up the little puddles of better than I've ever cleaned him. I hate it. It's gotten so up. This allows him to hit the voice dripping in fake sugary water that collect on the sink it before. I scrub the sink and bad that sometimes, before I snooze button a total of sweetness. after I use it. Instead, it's the toilet and even the tub. open my eyes, I imagine he's seven times. It also inter- "Why the hell is there a much more important that I When I'm done, I hold up my not really there. I imagine rupts the sleep that I could be strand of your hair on my disinfect anything I touch new rag and stare at the I'll roll over and look into getting if my boyfriend was- toothbrush? with an antibacterial spray stains on it in satisfaction. the smiling face of someone n't such an inconsiderate "I have no idea darling," I before I exit the bathroom. Christopher's favorite pair of new. The new guy usually prick. So I've developed the say, continuing with the And I'm not allowed to use underwear stares back at me. has a foreign accent and abs irritating habit of turning his voice. "Perhaps I was doing his soap. He doesn't know They are now an even dingi- of steel. He has piercing eyes alarm off after it goes off for my hair and your toothbrush what germs I might have, so er shade than before and and a juicy bottom lip. He the third or fourth time. If had the unfortunate coinci- he buys two different soaps have spots of grime all over smells of grass and man Christopher doesn't wake dence of being underneath and hides his so I can't acci- them. sweat and I find it sexy. himself up, I nudge him me as a strand fell out. Or dentally use it. I take off my rubber But then J open my eyes when I know he'll be run- perhaps the DNA in my hair "And when's the last time gloves and plop them and the and there is Christopher. A ning late enough to be and on your toothbrush could you cleaned the bathroom?" underwear on the counter in puddle of drool has thrown into a panic. While not live without one another he asks, as I roll my eyes in the kitchen. I get a piece of inevitably collected under this new habit doesn't allow and created a sort of magnet- frustration. "I think I've paper and a pen and write my his open mouth. He snores. me to get the sleep I wanted, ic field that pulled them cleaned it four weeks in a darling boyfriend a note: The pot belly he has devel- it brings me a bit of pleasure together." row. It's your turn." With Dearest Christopher, oped over the past six years to watch him run around "Jaime! This is not funny! that, he slammed the bath- Your bathroom is now hangs over his tighty cursing and stubbing his toes It's disgusting!" he says, room door. spotless, my prince. whiteys. It's sad but it only on furniture that's been in whining like the child he has As soon as Christopher Would you like me to do takes one look at the front of the same position since we become. He pulls the hair leaves, I do what a good little your laundry as well? his underwear to know that moved in. out, the strand dangling from girlfriend does. I listen to my Your favorite underwear they're the ones with the rip "Why do we have to play his fingers as he stares at me big, strong, boyfriend and seem to need a cleaning. right above his ass. The ones, this game every morning?" and the smile on my face. head to the bathroom with With love, Cinderella I've been begging him for he yells. I say nothing, real- "Jaime. I'm serious. I'm nau- my ugly, yellow rubber XOXOX • years to get rid of. But he izing that even the game is seous right now." claims they're broken in. boring. He says the same "Oh Christopher, grow up! They know the shape of his thing every day. I throw a You have no problem swap- Submit to The balls and give him breathing pillow over my head, not ping spit with me, but. a room, he says. They're his wanting to hear anything else strand of my hair gets into Observer's favorite pair and I hate he might have to say. your mouth and you fall'ill. Literary section. them. I never used to hate , Suddenly Christopher lets Give me a break." He shoots anything that Christopher . .out the shriek of a 10-year- me a look Before going back loved. old girl. I take the pillow off to the bathroom to spit. He is E-mail: Christopher slowly opens my; head, hoping he has not happy, "There's always a his eyes and I shut mine drawn blood. But no such gross sticky crusty thing literary® immediately. He's quiet for a' , luck. He runs out of the bath- around the edge of the tooth- second, before turning to - room, now wearing not only paste when I go to use it. fcleobserver.com look at the clock. "Shit!" he .the despised underwear, but Why can't you clean up after screams, jumping up and rac- a white t-shirt and a pair of yourself?" I answer him with ing to the bathroom. He's black socks that are pulled silence and roll over onto my late. I turned his alarm clock up almost to his knees. stomach. Ignorance off half an hour ago. Toothpaste oozes from the His obsession with having Christopher has this irri- corners of his mouth as he a spotless bathroom drives By Natalie Rodriguez, FCLC '06 FEATURES EDITOR

I go through this world day by day Weekly Weather with Strindberg Bewildered and astonished An imitation by the room, to suffocate my rain clouds, soaking every Sickened and horrified Danny Bellet, FCLC '05 loneliness with an {mentioned fathom of our being. And yet For in such an age of communication LITERARY EDITOR non-existence. But no sooner my inner being sees what I Of information and mass media do I start breathing than I find wish I did not, that somewhere Ignorance still reigns In September I struggle to I must crawl to the window. I in that hideous walking corpse With a tight hold and strangling mastery find myself anything but alone. must open it a crack to set free was an element of myself. This The people who claim to be so very free Even finding myself at all is a fly whom callous Fate has fool who goes about singing So very modemly liberal often made completely impos- left in my more kindly hands. I sun on his lips is some part Are so oppressed sible, the oppressive weight of will not impose my own wish human, as so must I suffer. So frighteningly under the thumb of ignorance winter's bitter inevitability for an end upon another crea- Yes, it is September and I It's so easy to turn a blind eye to truth casts me in a pit so dark that ture as lowly as I. must be deprived of good for- To make an argument justifying lies the hands I hold in front of my The weather in September tune yet again. My forecast is To create euphemisms for modern-day terrors face seem to disappear. Were I sets the Earth in a pallor of mis- one of unending moral devas- And to desensitize an entire nation not so resilient, blessed with begotten goodwill, and only I tation, its crumbling havoc Ignorance is not bliss this cursed hope for reason, I am burdened by the recogni- encompassing ever crevice of It is foolishness might think the hands were tion of it. The last time I left my Earth. Expect to be haunted by And a beckoning to troubles never there, even that my face home I was accosted most des- the past, yours and everyone Modem and civilized does not equal better times is gone forever, that no soul perately by a vile and decrepit else's, as modernity claws it's Civilization has come with a price shall ever recognize it again. I servant of the miserable and way by you, stomps and And there are days I would prefer a savage race feel as if I am no longer in the wretched hope for the fallacy trudges over you, until the mud To live in and dwell with perpetuity of dying, but have of a beautiful day. Through his of your soul is indistinguish- If only to eliminate all pretenses and facades been cast into limbo, forgotten yellowed, gaping maw he able from the mud they've If only to know truth, not ignorance by Death as much as life. ,1 dared call out to me—weather- buried your face in. No Do not misunderstand me seek out the Reaper in every man says 'warm and sunny umbrella can hold the crushing Knowledge does not right wrongs comer of my solitary room. tomonrowl' I shrunk from his onslaught of existence at bay. It only recognizes them This morning, like many other attention as quickly as I could, Bar your door, seal your win- Completely and without restriction mornings, I lay in bed for ducking into my home behind dows, remove the top from It eliminates the ignorance to the situation hours, waiting for the chande- Ihc heavy, black door. Only I your bottle of gold cyanide, lier above my bed to crash will know that this weatherman and pray that death brings with ************ through the canopy, to snuff knows no better than any of us, it as much bliss as life has not. out its light with that of my that the sun we so fervently Meteorologist August What a beauty that would be. own. I pray for the carbon long for will only be replaced Strindberg is a famed 19th (Written months before 9/11 and long before the Iraqi- dioxide I exhale to swiftly fill another day by the heaviest of century Swedish playwright. • American War... What has changed?) •

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Two of ROSE HILL - Following Fordham's three first-half touch- Fordham's season "opening 37-36 with an injured thumb, epito- downs came courtesy of the loss at Jack Coffey Field to the mized the offense's early strug- swarming Ram defense, one on Rhode Island Rams, one thing gle, completing only 5 of 11 first an 8-yard fumble return for a was crystal clear to Fordham half passes for 45 yards. touchdown by Gainous and fans and players alike: this was Fordham's only sustained another on a 50 yard interception definitely not the same old Ram offense in the half came from an return by Reshard Hicks. team. unlikely source, an exciting The third quarter was when Coming into the 2004 season, freshman running back named things started to fall apart. there is little doubt as toho w Jonte Coven, whose game-high Fordham, who, despite the Fordham will try to win games. 58 yards on only 8 carries earned strong defense, could not contain In stark contrast to the winning him Patriot League Rookie of the the Rhode Island running attack with the prolific offense of the Week honors. all day long, gave up a one-yard Courtesy of Fordham Athletic Dept past four seasons, this year's The fact that Coven led the to QB Jayson Davis, one of his Senior linebacker NaQuinton Gainous, who opened the scoring team will rely on a stingy team in rushing with only 58 four TD runs on the day. Rhode with an 8-yard Jumble return for a touchdown. defense. yards, however, tells the story of Island followed the touchdown spectacular leaping catch, drag- The win, however, was not to "We know our offense isn't as the game. For the Rams, who by trapping the Fordham offense ging his feet just inside the back- be. Rhode Island raced frantical- experienced as our defense," said also managed only 244 yards deep in its own end and forcing a line of the end-zone for the ly down the field, getting deep senior linebacker and co-captain total offense for the game, the safety to put URI up 23-21. touchdown which brought into Fordham territory on a 37- NaQuinton Gainous. "[The drop-off from last year's produc- After Davis scored on another Fordham to within two. On the yard pass by Davis. With the defense] has to play hard every tion was staggering. In compari- TD run early in the fourth, the ensuing possession, Fordham Fordham defense completely game to carry the offense." son, the 2003 Rams' averaged Fordham offense, with its back caught its luckiest break of the worn out on the 85-degree day, Gainous's words were clearly 138 yards per game rushing and pressed firmly against the wall day when Rhode Island fumbled the Junior QB finished the drive evident in the play the Rams 398 total yards. seemed finally to wake up. Led the ball and Fordham recovered with his final TD run of the game showed on the field against "We've got to find a way to be down the field by the running of it on the URI 12-yard line. with just over a minute left in Rhode Island. For most of the better on offense," said first-year Coven and sophomore RB Daniels, whose leadership and regulation mat put Rhode Island game's first half, Fordham's Fordham Head Coach Ed Foley, Jamaal Hunte, the Rams faced a enthusiasm was beginning to win ahead to stay. offense was inept, managing "and I've got to do a better job 2nd and Goal at the URI nine- over the Coffey Field crowd, "It's a devastating loss," only four first downs and just coaching on offense." yard line when a suddenly more threw another TD pass to the said Foley. "But as long as we over 100 yards of9 total offense. Despite the sputtering offense, comfortable Daniels, threw to a senior Porco. with just under five learn from our mistakes we Sophomore QB Derric Daniels, the Rams' opportunistic defense well-covered Steve Porco in the minutes remaining and added a can improve—if we do that, making his college debut after was able to cover up for their back of the end-zone. Despite two-point conversion to put we can take some positives out missing the entire 2003 season offensive teammates' inefficien- strong coverge, Porco made a Fordham ahead 36-30. ofthk" • Are the new 'glory days' gone for Fordham football? By Vin Gurrieri, FCLC '05 eral- of whom have yet to coach or play a down in col- transition from being an offensive juggernaut to a SPORTS EDITOR lege. They have a head coach who has never coached a defensive oriented team in just one off-season? The game, a quarterback who has never played above high question is open to debate, however, after giving up 37 Change is a funny thing. Sometimes in sports, change school, and a running back who is a true freshman. points and over 420 yards to Rhode Island in the season is good. New men are given a chance to succeed, and a "There's no doubt that we lost a lot of talent," said opener, the early returns don't look too promising. program gets a chance to improve itself. Executive Director of Athletics Frank McLaughlin. "We Fordham did show it was capable to making the transi- Other times, however, change is damaging, especial- just have to hope that our defense plays well enough and tion by defeating Albany 14-0 on the road in its second ly if it occurs at the wrong time during a team's devel- gives our offense a chance to mature and gain experi- game. opment Change at this time can effectively kill the del- ence." The season is still too young to really answer the icate chemistry that a team may have. But can the team be successful with so much inexpe- question. If Foley proves to be as good a head coach as For the 2004 Fordham Rams football program, rience? Fordham will try to do it by leaning on their Clawson, he simply has to hope that there aren't too change is everywhere. The team is getting a new syn- defense who, unlike the rest of the team, is made up of many changes for his team to overcome. And if the thetic field surface to play on and a new weight room to upperclassmen who were around for the successes of Rams can't overcome these changes, then the recent train in. But those are minor changes. Not the kind that the Clawson era. But can a team make such a drastic glory days will be over just as quickly as they began. • have supporters of this football program worried. No, those changes are much larger. It is these questions that Fordham baseball swings into fall season leave the Fordham faithful with the tough question— By Joel Perez, FCLC '06 after four years of tremendous success, a level not seen season, Bourgeois batted .355 and drove in 39 runs. CONTRIBUTING WRITER since the 1930s, are the Ranis' new glory days already Tim Short, also a senior, will provide leadership quali- gone? ROSE HELL - A winning conference record was all ties to the team. Short was among the team leaders with It all started with an event everyone knew was com- right. Making the Atlantic 10 playoffs was even sweet- his 52 hits and a .982 fielding percentage in the outfield ing. That event—graduation. After four years, the trio er. But the 2004-05 Rams baseball team has one goal in last season. of offensive superstars QB Kevin Eakin, RB Kirwin mind: winning the Atlantic 10 Championship. "Timmy's a great leader with outstanding character Watson, and WR Javarus Dudley all said good-bye to Fordham participated in the Young Alumni and again, on and off the field, he's going to help us," Fordham. Among the three, they shattered nearly Challenge on September 12. The Rams play five games said Restaino every offensive record in school history, becoming the this month, which will give players the opportunity to With the addition of eight freshmen to complement focal point of the team's resurgence four years ago. hone their skills before hitting the diamond in the the seniors this season, the Rams hope that a blend of Their departure leaves a huge hole in Fordham's spring. Following a campaign in which the Rams made old and dew will get the job done. But Restaino offense. the Atlantic 10 playoffs with an overall 13-11 confer- believes that the talent possessed by the new kids on The downward spiral continued a short time later ence record, interim head coach Nick Restaino plans to the block will pressure veteran players to step up their when Head Coach Dave Clawson, the offensive guru build off of last season's success. game. "There's going to be a lot of competition for jobs who turned Fordham from a winless laughingstock into "Our goal is to win the Atlantic 10," said Restaino and that's good. A good, healthy competition makes a a Top-25 ranked Patriot League champion, left to pursue who enters his eighth year with Fordham. "Off the bat, team and a program better." the head job at the University of Richmond. Clawson, there's a whole laundry list of stuff that has to be The main objective this season is to win it all, the two-time Coach of the Year at Fordham, recruited addressed to accomplish those goals." something that has not happened at Fordham since Eakin, Dudley, and Watson from Florida high schools Injuries in the pitching rotation last season derailed 1998 when they won the Atlantic 10 tournament. The early in his tenure and departed along side his three Fordham's shot at winning the Atlantic 10, but team will have to contend with the Rams of Rhode stars. Restaino, who was named interim coach following an Island, who won 20 of its 24 conference games a year So what does this mean for Fordham football today? injury suffered to head coach Dan Gallagher earlier this ago. For one thing, Fordham's days of scoring 35 points per year, is confident with the pitchers that are returning When asked what he hopes to sec achieved during game are over. With new coach Ed Foley, a man who has this year. As Restaino puts it, "We're going to count on the course of the season, Restaino said, "If we can never held a head coaching position on any level, inex- a lot of freshmen to contribute on the mound," teach our young men how improve themselves on and perience is filtered throughout this '04 Rams team. In Offensively, the Rams will look to their seniors to off the field, to maintain their academic standing, and order to fill the holes left by Clawson and the trifecta, carry the team. Catcher Jeremy Bourgeois will be a to have a good time playing baseball, we're going to be Fordham is forced to rely on young, unproven men, sev- huge asset. Named to the first-team All Atlantic 10 last a success." •