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Volume 46, Number 12 Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. March 2,1995 releases unofficial election results by ROBERT W. MOYER policy on the weekends, and insure spectrums because both areas have •-;•-:-•.-•'•.•• Staff Writer " v that it does hot get extended to the been interesting. sophomore class. "I look at politics as the best way After a week of campaigning, the As for the club cap ori greek to help people," he said. unofficial results of the Spring 1995 organizations, Carlson said the is ; As for the future, Carlson said elections for the Student Govern sue is to look at the importance of he plans on someday owning his own ment Association were announced clubs, while allowing xlubs to be corporation with the possibility of last week naming Mikael Carlson actively involved on the campus; pursuing a position in the govern elected Student Body President. ._: • "Hopefully, under' my adminis ment. Carlson, vice president; of; aca tration, we'll take a look at it annu "Someday I'd like to run for demics for SGAj said his main pri ally to make sure those caps reflect Congress or just see what its like to ority for this upcoming term is to the needs of the students," he said. represent people in that fashion," he communicate with the administra-' Also, a major concern of Carlson said. tion, bring about change and focus is that the Higher Education Oppor on issues facing the students. tunity Program(H.E.O.P) does not "I've gotten a lot of feedback and get eliminated'because it will hurt In other unofficial election re they listen to what I have to say," some students at Marist. sults, the resident senators elected Carlson said. "They take it very "There- are 57 students oh this were Emily Chu, Josh Gaynor, Todd seriously when they make their de campus, most of which will not be Lang and Luis Santiago. cisions and to me, that's the way to able to return if H.E.O.P is elimi The breezeway of Chanpagnat Hall was decorated in a plethora of SGA elections Santiago said he wants to repre bring about the real change on this nated at the state level and I don't campus." . campaign posters. (For "unofficial" SGA election results, see page 13). sent the students and is helping to feel that is right," he said. "I will do work with the administration on the The areas he will address are the whatever is in my power, as Student freshmen visitation policy. freshman visitation policy, the club Body President of Marist, to ensure he will focus on is the parking situ could come up with a solution that "As head of the 12:30 visitation cap on greek organizations, the that hopefully that won't happen." ation on campus and the lack of will be more acceptable to every policy curfew committee I am try Higher Education Opportunity Pro His plans include writing letters accessibility for the students, espe body," he: said. ing to represent the students and gram (H.E.O.P.), and the parking to Gov. George E. Pataki trying to cially among the residents. .'••'. Furthermore, as a member of the eliminate the curfew for next years conditions. convince him that this possible cut "That's something I will have to business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, sophomores," Santiago said. Carlson said he would like to is not good for college students. look into before the semester gets Carlson enjoys being actively in eliminate the freshman visitation' The final objective Carlson said out, so maybe next semester we volved in the business and political See ELECTION page 12. Cap on Clubs Committee restructured $30,000 Comm. grant brings by MEREDITH KENNEDY investigate whether the Greek cap - "Nick has been working hard on meets the needs of the students of trying to revamp the "Greek Council StaffEditor Marist College, Capuano said. in order to solve the "management high-tech computers to dept. problems," Nocella saidr"Nick-and ,"It's my job "to keep up.with those , The presidential club cap com Jenn (Kurtz) deserve a lot of credit. by ROBERT W. MOYER However, the computers will not mittee has been restructured under interests," Capuano said. "The prob They put their whole-heart into the only bemused for instructional pur the allegations of bias and lack of a lem with lifting the cap isn't finan Greeks " " - * '-- Staff Writer' - *. , poses The"Circle will have access, focus. cial it's management on the admin Marist College journalism stu allowing the staff to upgrade the istrative and SGA level." Gillis said he wants to meet the quality and graphic layouts, enhanc Four, members of the committee needs and interests of the students. dents will get a glimpse of advanced were removed in order to reduce it's When the cap on the Greeks is technology this semester thanks to a ing the productivity of the paper, size to what was originally planned, lifted it must be increased by two, "Right now students want to see $30,000 grant the communication Clarke said Matt Gillis, student body president, department received a couple of "The equipment will drastically said. months ago. reduce the production time and en Erin Early, one of the former "Right now, students want to see the The grant was given to the col hance the appearance of the paper," committee members, said she be lege by Roger Murray and used to he said. lieves the groups focus had nothing purchase more advanced, higher Clarke said The Circle was us to do with the downsizing. Greek cap raised and we're trying toqualit y multimedia equipment in the ing the same production procedure "I think everything was going Murray Journalism Room in Lowell that he used in college 20 years ago. well and things were too thorough make it possible." Thomas211. Yet, combined with the updated and people got scared," Early said. - Matthew Gillis, G. Modele Clarke, assistant pro technology and. a quality teaching Early said she believes the ad fessor of communication, said the staff, students will experience more ministration caused Gillis to restruc Student Body President equipment, which consists of five practical aspects of the journalism ture. editing work stations, will enable field. "I think he got pressured and did not just one, Capuano said. the Greek cap raised and we're try journalism students to experience the Some students are excited that what he thought was the right thing," The number of sororities and fra ing to make it possible,'' Gillis said. latest advances in technology. they will now have the chance to Early said. ternities on campus must be equal, Nocella said Gillis originally "When they leave Marist with a use the equipment, gaining some Gillis said one of the reasons for so the cap must be lifted by two, wanted to chair the restructured com degree in communication and a con first-hand experience and knowl the downsizing was the committee Capuano said. centration in journalism, they should edge. mittee. Mary Beth Vacca, a junior com was predominantly involved in a "Matt wanted to chair the com be able to hit the ground running," Greek organization of some kind. Currently all Greek activity is Clarke said. munication major with a concentra managed by Steve Sansola. mittee, but it's against parliamentary tion in journalism, said the comput Those on the original committee procedure," Nocella said. News organizations embrace include Kate Callahan, technology, and students' ability to ers were desperately needed. StudentGovernment Association According to Capuano the Greek Gillis said it is likely that the cap handle various types of technology "This is something that was (SGA) parliamentarian; Neil McNeil, organizations take a lot of attention, will be lifted by the end of this se is important, which is why Marist needed to be done," she said. "It was member of the Alpha Phi Delta fra so another way of managing them mester, but it must be approved by was in need of updated equipment, long overdue. We were definitely ternity responsible for recognition; must be found before the cap can be the executive board and the senate. Clarke said. behind the real world." lifted. Jenn Nocella, a pledge of the Kappa The committee can not raise the He also said how important it is Also, she expressed some frus Kappa Gamma fraternity; Matt Nocella said that Capuano, along cap itself, it is a fact finding com for students to be exposed to the tration that it took so long to update Gillis, student body president; Jen with Kurtz, has been working on mittee that is designed to research most recent changes in technology, the present system because some Kurtz, president of the Greek coun which will help them in real-life students might not get the opportu finding a new way to manage the the situation and report it's findings nity to use the available programs. cil; Todd Stallkamp, a member of Greek organizations. to the executive board and senate. situations. the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity; "I want students to have a sound "It's not good to learn something Erin Early, a member of the Kappa theoretical basis, to be critical think here that we can't apply to our ca Kappa Gamma fraternity; Nick ers and excellent writers, but I also reer," she said. "They should make Capuano, vice-president for clubs. want them to be able to hold their it available to all journalism students According to Capuano there were own in any setting," Clarke said. who are even done with their con previously five Greek members and The Circle , The equipment includes multime centration." one pledge on the committee and dia computers that have various ca Bob Heaning, also a junior com four non-Greek affiliated members. non-scientific pabilities, such as high quality graph munication major with a concentra Nocella said she does not think ics and excellent memory. tion in journalism, agreed with the committee was changed because . The Circle conducted a non-scientific poll Other items used will be image Vacca. Gillis does not want the club cap from Feb* 7 -14: 785 students were asked to scanners, color display monitors and "I will probably never use it lifted. a tabloid printer. because I've already taken the re "I don't think Matt doesn't want respond to the following question: For instance, software, such as quired classes," he said. to see the cap lifted," Nocella said. Aldus photostyler, enhance the qual . Nevertheless, Heaning offered a "It was a bureaucratic move in a ity of photos that have already been major way and I don't think it mat possible suggestion on how students, Do you think O.J. Simpson is scanned into the computer. who have completed their concen ters who's on the committee as long All of the software should be as it does what it set out to do." tration, could have the opportunity guilty or innocent? , <, installed within the week, according to Ieam more about the system. The committee now consists of to Barbara McMuiren,~"directoTT)f- McNeil, Stallkamp, Kurtz, Gillis and academic computing. "Journalism teachers could Capuano. "By the end of next week, ev implement it into other classes like The mission statement' of the Guilty= 473 Linocent=312 erything will be operational," she a newspaper editing or advanced committee states their nurnose is to said. • journalism class," he said. THE CIRCLE, MARCH 2, 1995 3 THE CIRCLE, MARCH 2, 1995 The Academy shot blanks when they snubbed 'Hoops' With no budget, WMCR looks for new funding ever money the station does receive formances will earn them a spot on tive on life. by TOM BECKER ("Children of a Lesser God"), Dustin» Martin Landau as Best Supporting will be used to the fullest. by JUSTIN SEREMET an NCAA college team. What are the dreams of students Staff Writer Hoffman ("Rain Man"), Al Pacino Actor for "Ed Wood", which besides "SGA has been very helpful and Circle Film Critic The documentary isn't all bas here? To get a job, winning the lotto, ("Scent of a Woman") and Tom "Hoop Dreams," was very over we are sure that whatever they give ketball, however, as we see Agee's or maybe getting laid after a keg It appears as though Marist's Hanks ("Philadelphia") all have won looked. us will be enough to cover our op Like most sane moviegoer's, I am family struggle to pay for Arthur's party. radio station, WMCR, will be oper awards for playing people stricken "Hoop Dreams" was not nomi erating expenses," he said. Kelly also rather dismayed by the Academy's private school while on welfare, his For Agee and Gates, hoops is all ating without a budget for the 1995' with something. nated for a couple reasons; the Acad said that fundraisers would be con various snubbings year after year. recovering crack-addicted father try they have and to them, it's their spring semester, according to a stu "Forrest Gump" will be no ex- emy doesn't like seeing documenta- sidered to raise additional funds for But by snubbing the year's amaz to earn back his son's respect, and ticket out of their city dilemmas. dent government association official. i the Academy's soft spot. Ties getting commercial attention, the station. ..':•.; ing documentary Hoop Dreams, I'm and a couple members said it was Arthur face constant academic prob It's worth seeing just for a dif "WMCR handed in their budget "Last semester we raffled afraid I've lost whatever respect I too long. lems. ferent look at how some of today's late and without their advisor's sig had for this group of pathetic old . Candlebox tickets and it turned out, Meanwhile^ Gates has an easier youth is growing iip, the whole time nature," said Anthony Bayer, the men. But continuing their hypocritical to be a real success for us," said trend, they nominated "Hoop time academically and on the court, knowing that these are real people. chief financial officer for SGA. I'll get to "Hoop Dreams" In a Kelly. Dreams" for best editing, which dazzling the high school crowds with (Grade: A) , The fact that WMCR neglected minute. Success is a key here with makes no sense if they think it's too his freshman and sophomore year Movie suggestion: Man Bites to hand in their budgetary outline Was anyone really surprised WMCR, which has constantly tried long. highlights. Dog -, This is one of the sickest films was a result of miscommunication about "Forrest Gump" cleaning up to upgrade their status as the cam It's extremely powerful; we get I've ever seen. ^ within the radio's administration, with 13 nominations, one shy of the What a crime. pus.station. into the depths of these people - real If you mix "A Clockwork Or said General Manager Neil Kelly. record set by 1950's "All About "Hoop Dreams" is a three-hour Along with learning to work with people - to-see how they grow and ange" with "Henry: Portrait of a During the additional allocation Eve'-'? . V look at the lives of two youths grow a tighter budget, WMCR has had a how their attitudes toward the game Serial Killer," you have a twisted period, which ended Feb. 17, gov It's no mystery that "(jump" will ing up in the bowels of Chicago with semester full of station preparation, And all those geniuses who said a dream of some day making'it to change. tale of a homicidal camera crew that ernment officials reviewed WMCR's carry the gold at the Oscars, even films each of their disgusting; acts, status and opted against giving the purchasing new equipment and mak that Tom Hanks should have won the big time of the fcJBA. While Gates loses interest after, though "Pulp Fiction" deserves most compiling it into their own nauseous station allocation money. ing tentative plans for a future new last year (oyer the clearly better They want to get out of the slums a crushing knee injury, Agee uses of them. documentary. "They have not received a bud location. . Gee, do you think the Academy Liam Neeson in "Schindler's List") and put their talent to use. the sport to earn back-the love of The station has purchased two because he wouldn't get another The film follows Arthur Aggie This black and white movie is get this semester because they did likes disabled characters? You don't his father and hopefully get a free not qualify for the allocation period," turntables and plans on purchasing chance are really eating their words. and William Gates, two black 14- ride through his college career. subtitled from French and is defi have to look too hard to find that nitely, not for the weak-hearted.. said Bayer. a new Associated Press wire to re the old fools just love people that The only lock for "Pulp Fiction" year-olds who arc primed and set As"a Marist senior, who has place the old reel to reel one that is is for screenplay by Queritin for high school hoops. Like "Bad Lieutenant" .'and Bayer said clubs that qualified are crippled with some sort of prob pretty much gotten, all that he's for the period had to have a budget currently broken. WMCR Is not only looking for new funding, but for a new logo and slogan also. The DJ booth has been busy as of late as WMCR Tarantino and Roger Avary, but "Hoop Dreams" takes you on wanted, I felt lucky and privileged "Reservior Dogs," "Man Bites Dog" lem. is quickly gaining a cult following plan the previous semester, which The wire provides the station broadcasts campus-wide on 90.1 on the dial. (For logo & slogan contest info, see the ad on page 11). If you don't believe me, look at don't expect it to win much else. their four-year quest to make it big, while watching "Hoop Dreams," with international, national, state, hoping that their high school per and you can be sure'you'U'see it WMCR did not. the track record: Marlee Matlin The one I'm really pulling for is which gave me a different perspec and local news, as well as weather. Beth Dooley, the station is involved eventually floating around campus. However, SGA will grant the discuss the possibility of a new stu said Graves. station an opportunity for mid-se The new wire is a computer sys in a great deal of preparation before dio. tem which will use less paper and it can open. mester requests for money as the Graves cited dust and storage as cost less to maintain. "We get so much material sent They ain't the Sex Pistols but they're QK by me need for it arises. Locations mentioned were to problems with the current station. "With the old one we payed a to us and we have to listen to it all knock down the wall between the their five-song EP entitled "If they need money to pay for by TOM BECKER The record is a solid alternarock song with a distorted, disturbed, time Quicksand collaborators Don $4,500 yearly service fee and spent to stay as cunent as possible. Then station and a dorm room and extend "Lardroom". on" American Record their phone bills they can come to Circle Music Critic piece, offering a mixtureof swaying static cloud'.for. a being which is Fury and Wharton Tiers. about $250 in maintenance. The new we have to get in touch with all the into that room, a lounge in the mid- "SGA is going to have to keep ings. . .' pierced with the whining voice of us and we will review the efforts of British pop with some punk roots. one should cost us about $230 if the labels and give them feedback. Ac rise, or the use of two of the al buying us new equipment because The band is one of several young substitute vocalist and bassist John the club and decide if we can give During the '70s, the United The listener gets an_ immediate - Having appeared last semester at school provides us with a computer," tually, with all the listening and the coves in the student center down the this place is a dust bowl. You acts that the label is signing, with Nowlin. them the money," said Bayer. "They States was assaulted with a new taste of the band from the first track The Chance, opening for Helmet, must show that they are benefiting said Erik Molinaro, the station's cleaning we have to do, a week and hall from the theater. wouldn't believe how mush dust entitled "Rock and Roll Star." many of them showing'some prom In the end, Barkmarket will leave wave of British sounds in the flavor Quicksand are scheduled to play the the community." news director. a half is pretty good," said Dooley. there is and it ruins the equipment," of punk rock. The song is a simple, guitar- ise. many people curious enough to look Roseland in New York City in the Each request made by the sta WMCR began broadcasting on The station has also begun "President Murray showed us said Graves." As far as storage goes, driven sample of the band's ability It just so happens that forward to their new material which It wasn't uncommon to see an beginning of March. tion will be dealt with on an indi Jan. 30, a week and a half after stu searching out a new location. that we were on his list, but we know I have about 3,000 CDs under my to create a catchy, powerful song by Barkmarket is also a band of some must be an expansion of their cur obnoxious, arrogant Brit flip off a vidual basis. dents arrived on campus. Music Director Scott Graves met he has many things on his list. We bed because there is nowhere to put televison camera or treat a reporter its understanding of simplicity. promise. rent work in order for them to pro According to Music Director just hope we get what we need," them in the station." duce true quality material. The lusty, angst-ridden musical However, Kelly said that what with President Murray recently to to a close-up look at the naturally Oasis shows some versatility with "I Drown", the first song, is a grind of PJ Harvey (who released disgusting. the sing-songy single"Live Forever," guitar flooded tune that carries the They're coming. "To Bring You My Love" on Tues Whatever their bad habits, bands where the use of a slowed down pace listener on a start and stop clawing After countless months and day), as well as the hardcore bar like the Sex Pistols could play and accentuates the moody lyrics of of a rockface. sometimes years of waiting, a new rage of Orange 9MM (who have Student Prez Gillis Dean to be announced their anti-social personalities made singer Liam Gallagher; who some It is in this song that Barkmarket batch is, coming. .their major-label debut out now on is at its best, demonstrating an abil by SUSANNE YANUSZ the candidates to see how energetic some people love them even more. times strangely sounds just like Yes folks, the second half of Elektra) round out some of the big and enthusiastic they were, and to But those days are gone. School Of Fish frontman Josh ity to manipulate the flow of the tune February as well as the following albums that came at the end of Feb Staff Writer with some jabbing riffs while being reflects on past year learn about the candidates' experi Or are they, now that bands such Clayton-Felt. spring months will offer an excel ruary. ences and philosophies of commu Other highlights on the disc in paced by the solid, omnipresent lent sampling of new material from handle any more clubs. They also Another new face is suie to be as Oasis are helping Johnny Rotten's by DARYL RICHARD mors of turning the North Field nication memory live on? clude the upbeat popcofe track "Up drumming of Rock'Savage. several supercharged acts. posed the question that if we raise it seen in the Communication and the Associate Editor into a football stadium, is there Paull said it is important for a Don't get me wrong, this band is In The Sky" and the pulsating "Su Just a side-note, that guy's name First off is Quicksand, which And March-is shaping up-as a now, where do we stop? The stu .Aits department next full. killer month for album releases with any truth to this? The division will be. among the dean to have a good balance ot both not the Sex Pistols, nor do they personic," which contains such in is kind of funny, kind of crazy rock released their second album unto the dents on the other hand are forjrais the academic and professional new ones on the way from Faith No Editor's Note: Daryl Richard, one GILLIS: I haven't heard anything first at Marist College to hire n dean sound very much like them, how genious lyrics as "I know a girl and roll stuff. metalcore scene on Tuesday. ing the cap, so if that's what the about this. There is" a proposal, world. Tracks like "Dig In" and "Little More, the Led Zeppelin tribute al of The Circle's associate editors,' students want that's what I want. as its head. ever, they are pretty snippy and there named Elsa, she's into Alka Selt The record, entitled "Manic Com recently interviewed Student Body though, to build a locker room un Some /acu/ty members even read zer." White Dove" offer little in the name bum, Ministry, Matthew Sweet, At Marist, each academic depart is a definite punk-based sound to pression," has produced a driving, President Matthew Gillis about his der the bleachers at Leonidoff Field. some of the candidates' research much of their work. All in all, "Definitely Maybe" is of creativity yet echo the promise hauntingly brilliant single in the song Teenage Fanclub, Chris Whitley, CIRCLE: Is it likely the cap ment is headed by a chair, but tins Several students also met and ALL, Juliana Hatfield, and a plethora term as president. Here is what However, right now Marist is chang will change over the next few years. Oasis recently released the album a promising record that reminds the that this band has created for them "Delusional." will be raised to add Alpha Phi intei viewed the candidates. of other notables. Gillis had to say about the issues he ing its emphasis from physical to 'I he faculty has chosen to create "Definitely Maybe" and it has suc listener of some watered down Brit selves. "Manic Compression" is the Delta to the Greek council? has faced during the last year. academic. a reorganization document which Nolan claims this was done in cessfully clamped on to a sizeable ish punk Barkmarket gets into a bit of the much-awaited follow-up to 1993's GILLIS: Right now the Greek The library is next on the list. In will allow Marist College to be sepa order to get the students' input and portion of the listening world. strange fruit with "Pushing Air," a "Slip," and was produced by long Bon appetit. Council is maxed out at eight mem Barkmarket recently released . CIRCLE: What do you con Barron's 1994 report of best buys in rated into several schools, such as also to allow the candidates to sec bers. A Presidential Committee, college education, Marist was listed what kind of students attend Marist. sider the Student Government's chaired by vice-president of clubs the School of Communication. among the top 300 in the nation. The School ot Communication President Murray also met with major accomplishments over the Nick Capuano, is looking into the However, the report really slammed 90.1 WMCR TOP 20 LIST last year? will be divided into separate depart all of the candidates. GILLIS: Safety improvements on ments, similar to the "tracks" cur One candidate tor dean met with campus, improving student life and rently within it- the library staff, one took a tour ot 1. Ass Pohys "Little Bastard" 8. Sons of Elvis Termaldehyde" 15. Portishead "Sour Times(Nobody Loves Me)" growth of the Student Academic "I'd rather spend my time on issues that Each of these departments will the campus, and yet another famil Council. The safety committee, have a chair who will report to the iarized himself with WEB, a com 2, Rusted Root "Send Me On My Way" 9: Low Pop Suicide "Bless My Body" 16. Flaming Lips "Turn It On" chaired by Jen Nocella, had ice I have a chance of making progress on." dean of the school. puter link at Marist. ^Throwing Muses "Bright Yellow Gun"10. Bim Skala Bim "Eyes & Ears", 17. Diagble Planers "Jettin guards put on the roofs of the One of the reasons Marist has After the interviewing was com townhouses and had the wooden -Matthew Gillis, decided to hire or appoint deans is pleted, the choice for dean of com 4. Better Than Ezra "In The Blood" 11. Soul Vitamins "TaxiDriver" 18. Belly "Now They'll Sleep" steps behind Sheehan Hall torn to create more order. munication was narrowed down to 12. LizPhair "Whip-Smart" down. We got a second refrigerator student body president According to Augustine Nolan, four candidates. The final four in 5. Dink "Green Mind" 19. HuskerDu "I Apologize" / put in each townhouse and the Stu acting chair of communication, the cluded John Hochheimer from 6. Pearl Jam "Corduroy" 13. Wolfgang Press "Going South" 20. Dead Letters "Well All Be Dead Soon" dent Academic Council, headed by divisions Marist have now lack iden Ithaca, Guy Lometti from the Uni president-elect Mikael Carlson, Greek Council cap. I really can't our library. It reported that "Stu tity. versity of South Carolina, Stuart 14. God Street Wine "Mile by Mile" Sigman from the State University of 7. hHead "Answers" formed a Major's Committee that say at this point which way the vote dents remain critical of the Marist Nolan said it is difficult to get New York at Albany, and James Van had student representatives from will go. Financially, I think we can - College library—frustrated students things accomplished with a lack of Oosting from Southern Illinois. each major meet with the department handle one or two more organiza generally wait for interlibrary loan structure. CALL US AT X2132 OR E-MAIL US AT HZCR. or head to the library at nearby On Monday, January 30 the com chair. tions, but the management needs to The search for a dean of com Vassar College or the Poughkeepsie munication faculty were given a be a little tighter. munication began in June of '94 Thanks for your responses! —Beth Dootey & Scott Graves Public Library." The administration ballot on which they wrote whether CIRCLE: What didn't you do when an add was placed in "The CIRCLE: You said in your wants the new library for the 21st Chronicle of Higher Education" and or not the candidates were qualified as president that you would have century. One of its features will be to be the dean of communication, liked to? nomination speech last year that "Spectra," announcing the opening being a Resident Assistant made having lap top computer jacks for a deanship at the Lowell Tho and listed the four candidates in rank GILLIS: I really wanted to set throughout the library so students order for the position. up a scholarship made for juniors you closer to the students. You mas Communication Center. also made an issue of you being can access card catalogues at their Marist received resumes of torty These ballots were then handed LSAT and seniors who don't receive any convenience if they have a lap top. Let us [previous scholarship money] that is the only candidate who lived on applicants who were interested in the over to the search committee on campus. Why did you move off position. Wednesday, February 1. based on good grades and how ac CIRCLE: Has there been any combine all tive they are in the school. I wanted campus the following year? The opening was published again The search committee, which GRE GILLIS: I was not guaranteed committee movement or pressure in October of the same year and includes Sue Lawrence, Dick Piatt, it to symbolize everything a Marist by you on the issue of condoms on student should be. ahead of time financial assistance to another two dozen people applied Russ. Springer, Mary McComb, your debts into one live on campus. There was also a campus? fur the position. Modcle Clarke, Richard Lewis, GILLIS: None at all. It's prob personal financial restriction - my Out of all resumes received, six David Grassmick, Bill Ryan, Onkar EM A T CIRCLE: Now I would like to ably the hardest issue you can sway dad lost his job two years earlier. people were chosen to come to Sharma, Joyce Ngoh, and Gus Nolan „_ „ ta-manage payment discuss a few issues that have risen the administration on. I'd rather during your term and some that The decision to move off campus Marist to be interviewed for the job. voted in the same manner as the spend my time on issues that I have Each of these candidates spent faculty. Bad credit no problem. ALL accepted based on ability to pay. MC AT were hot while you campaigned for wasn't by choice. a chance of making progress on. the presidency. First, while cam at least one full day at Marist where The search committee then CIRCLE: During your presi they met with numerous people. handed over their recommendations FAST HELP IS JUST A PMME CALL AWAY! paigning you said that "the club CIRCLE: Have there been any cap is changeable" and that you dency have you ever tried to in The communication faculty met to Mark vandcrHcyden, the aca developments concerning the demic vice president. are "for the advancement of clubs vestigate the student body's needs with each of the candidates for ap HR RECORDING) freshman curfew? proximately one hour. Currently vanderHcydcn is mak Call day ornight 1-305-537-3617, m and organizations.'' However, the by going door to door to talk to GILLIS: I met with Dean Cox 1 cap remains at 64. How come it students? During this .time the faculty ing telephone calls and reference last Tuesday [Feb. 21] and we are asked specific questions and got a hasn't changed? GILLIS: No. That's basically checks on the two final candidates, for your FREE APPLICATION or writes 99 percent sure that the visitation ,'feel for the candidates* personali Guy Lometti and Stuart Sigman. 800/2 REVIEW campaigning. I did a lot of that policy will not be extended to sopho ses. The new dean of communication BUDGETMASTER BOX 645. HOLLYWOOD, FL 33022 GILLIS: It will take the approval before I got into office but not while mores. I am still looking into the of the Senate to change the cap. The I was in. "Carol Fault, professor of com is scheduled to assume their posi elimination of the policy on the munication, said the faculty met with administration is against it because weekends. tion this July. they don't think the campus can CIRCLE: There have been ru- THE CIRCLE, MARCH 2; 1995 4 THE CIRCLE, MARCH 2, 1995 5 New faculty getting acquainted with Marist community spare time with her family. are the moments that make me feel ings regarding her teaching experi 'I had to figure out who my con: by BRIAN FRANKENFIELD "The hardest part of working like I'm succeeding as an educator," ences so far at Marist, Christ was sumer was and sell them. It .was a Staff Writer full-time is being away from my she said. "That is what has given quick to point out the outstandingly real marketing experience." * son," Rosen said. "When I'm not me the most satisfaction." pleasant personalities she has come •She pointed out that not only did The changes Marist has under in contact with in her classes. REMEMBER WHEN... working, I try to spend as much time Another new addition to the waitressing help her develop a base gone this year appear blatantly ob with my family as possible." . Marist faculty is Marcia Christ in "You really can't think of the for" her advertising skills,, but also vious: the new Student Center, a She also explained that she has the division of communication and students as a whole because every with communicating with her stu recreation room and a campus green. many relatives in the area, and that the' arts. one is different, but I have had the dents. - - However, if students look deeper, she enjoys spending time visiting Christ, a professional lecturer of pleasure of meeting some really neat "I also gained skills to commu they will see not only new facilities, with them. advertising, came to Marist last fall people," Christ said. "I have met nicate with the public, and I have but also new faces. Besides her education, Rosen from the Newhouse School of Pub some students who have very bright get up in public whenever I teach-a For the start of the 1994 fall said many different experiences lic Communications at Syracuse futures ahead of them." class,? she added. semester, the college added nineteen helped prepare her to teach at Marist, University. The one thing that pleases Christ Dr. Martin Shaffer, an assistant new professors to their faculty in but none more than her own under- Along with having received the most is when one of her stu professor of political science, also order to help accommodate a rap graduate experience. many awards for her professional dents comes to her with an' insight- joined Marist's faculty last semes idly growing student population. ter- •..-.•'.' This addition was not simply one "When students come up with great ideas, I want to run upDr. Shaffe r holds a B.A. in po of theorists and scholars, but of in litical science from LeMoyne Col teresting personalities and engaging lege, and a M.A.'.and Ph.D. in po individuals. and down the hall saying ' Look at this,isnt it fabulous?'."litica l science from the SUNY. One such individual is Dr. Robyn -•.•••'. - Marcia Christ, Shaffer has wrote several articles Rosen, who joined Marist last se Professor of Communication on political issues, and has served mester as an assistant professor of in government as a legislative aide history. "I just had four great years {at work in both television and print ful idea regarding a project. advertising, Christ holds a B.F.A. "I can't wait to show them {her for the New York State Senate. She holds a B.A. from Brandeis Brandeis University}," she said. "I Originally from Glenns Falls, University in American Values, and met my husband there, and I grew- from Syracuse University in adver students} off," she said."When stu tising design and has studied abroad dents come up with great ideas I N.Y., he now lives in Poughkeep- a M.A. and Ph.D. from the State up a lot." sie. University of New York at It was her interactions with the at both the Japanese National Trea want to run up and down the hall sures Program and at the Sir John saying vlook at this, isn't it fabu During his time away from work, Binghamton in Comparative teachers and students at Brandeis, he enjoys both snow and water ski Women's History and V/omen's that she feels now helps her to com Cass School of Art in London. lous'." Born in Washington, D.C., Christ Not only has Christ found the ing, and going to a local park or History in the U.S. municate effectively with her own taking day trips to the zoo and other Presently, Dr. Rosen's primary students here at Marist. now lives in New Paltz, N.Y., where students to be very pleasing, but also she and her family have just recently the faculty. places with his three year-old son, scholarly work away from the class Rosen stated that, since she has Andrew. room consists of the revision of her been at Marist, she has already ac moved into a house located on ap "I like my colleagues here," she dissertation on reproductive health quired some fond memories. proximately 52 acres of land. said. "They're here for the students, One of the parts of the Marist North Road housing was onca located directly across from the Marist College campus. Now, a huge parking lot lies on the hallowed ground were these, sometimes "Infamous" houses stood. Marist students resided In these care reform for publication. However, nothing means more to When Christ is not spending her and they're not skimpy with their community that has made the larg Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., her than when her students come to spare time with her two children, she time or attention." multi-family homes up until the construction of Route 9 started almost 3 years ago In the 1992-93 school year. est impression upon him is the over Photo taken by Sharon Gaardlneer, former Clrcla staff member. she now resides in Columbia County her after class and inquire more can be found on her property doing Disregarding academics, the one all pleasantry of working with the with her husband and two year-old about her discussions. landscaping, cross-country skiing, thing Christ feels helped prepare her students and staff. son, Nathan. "Moments when students come mountain biking or, her first love, the most to teach advertising was When not in an academic atmo and talk to me. after class, saying cooking. her experience waitressing for a res "It is a very friendly atmosphere," sphere, Rosen loves spending her "you really made me think', those Upon being asked about her feel- taurant located on a major turnpike Shaffer said. "The faculty is friendly, in North Carolina. and the students are both respecting "I used to be really shy, and it and friendly." {the job} forced me to talk to the AST holding steady as new sorority public and sell them." Christ said. ' State-of-the-art' comes to Marist h> l.LIZAHKTM KKOt'HY creation of the da. Vinci Room. Staff Writer "We want to restrict the use of" this room as a classroom to less than In an effort to modernize Marist's 40 percent of the time," said current educational methods, the Gerberich. Information Services Department, The da Vinci Room will occa along with IBM and the divisions of sionally be occupied by classes that Fine Arts, Sciences and Fashion, are making use of multimedia tools. have created a student dedicated As for the rest of the time, the multimedia lab, the "da Vinci lab will be open to any student in Room." terested in or needing to use multi "The da Vinci Room is more media tools. dedicated to the student, than to the However, because the machines faculty," said Carl Gerberich of the were donated by the Divisions of Information Services Department. Fine Arts, Sciences, and Fashion, "We want-to allow students to students who are taking courses in | experiment with multimedia." these divisions will have priority in Before-the creation of the da the use of the lab. I Vinci Room, Marist had limited Presently, there are four com had to go through a lot of the usual "Poughtown." capabilities in the area of multime puter terminals in the da Vinci Another fond memory of the "daze" (days) in North Road housing. When these houses went, like the one shown above, they tooAhhk , the smell of fresh burning squirrel. Thus, the tale of a squirrel named "SWppy" whoj •gs by SIMON COTE Room." Staff Writer red tape." "National had to find someone dia for the students. the great times of Skinner's Bar with them. Skinner's was the local hang-but across from Marist before Fulton St. Cafe was builaccldentlaUt y mistook a Marist electrical generator for a nesting area Hence, no more With support from other sorori to visit and it was hard to have some ."In general," said Gcrberich, "We • They are each equipped with Photo taken by Matt Martin, former C/rc/e Features Editor. . "Sklppy". Photo taken by Matt Martin, former Circle Features Editor. • multimedia tools such as CD ROM, Starting an organization or club ties like Kappa Kappa: Gamma, one come out during the work were limited to the Faculty Devel Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Kappa week," said DeMarco. opment Lab located in Lowell Tho speakers and microphones. at Marist College is not the easiest The machines are connected to thing to do. Lambda Psi, the "birth" process for" "We couldn't do anything about mas." PHOTO AST garnered a feeling of over that." The lab in Lowell Thomas, along the college network, the internet and In some cases one runs into a lot to the server. of administrative fed tape. whelming reception. Fortunately, representatives of with the few single multimedia ma SPREAD AST from Michigan and Wisconsin chines found in computer class In other cases, there is not a "The other sororities were very They also currently contain in THE CIRCLE found these sufficient amount of interest from helpful and supportive," said were able to visit Marist and give rooms, pose the limit to any multi formation processing software. the student body. Russello. an orientation program. media that Marist students may have ancient photos and thought they The program was presented be been exposed to through college However, the original objective For Greek organizations, the pro As the first president of the of the Information Services Depart might bring back some memries cess can be especially long and ar "new" sorority, the position is "a fore Steve Sansola, director of stu facilities. dent activities and members of the Moreover, these machines were ment was to create a lab entirely for students and faculty. duous. welcomed responsibility" for based around multimedia tools. WE hope these photos bring For Alpha Sigma Tau, becom Russello. Student Government Association installed for the convenience of ing the latest sorority at Marist was "We are trying to form a good, when proper approval was met. Marist's faculty and usually were not Therefore, the information pro back fond remembrances of an indeed a long and hard ordeal but foundation so when we return to see Danielle Lind, AST rush direc operated by students. cessing software will probably be old, but not forgotten, Marist one that was backed by support from it, it will still be there," said tor, felt that the first rush period was The da Vinci Room, on the other taken off these machines in the near College. the administration and all existing Russello. "That's what I'm doing as a success as well. hand, has been created to give Marist future. Greek organizations. president and that's what the offic "With our first rush, we didn't students an opportunity for hands* The creation of this student dedi FOR those of you who were not] Forming as a group of people ers are doing - foundation." really know what to expect," said on experience with multimedia. ' cated multimedia. lab is definitely around for the days (daze) of back in the spring of '93, AST was For the most part, nobody knew Lind. The creation of the da Vinci progressing. NORTH ROAD, thought up when President Sue what to expect. "The new Panhellenic style Room took place during the winter worked but we should have incor session. However, the Information Ser CANTERBURY, OR Russello and Monica Hobbs were "We are really glad that it hap vices Department is not content with SKIPPY THE SQUIRRELL, sitting around wondering if it were pened at all," said Russello. The porated all of the rules." Four multimedia machines'were sorority received its chapter from With the Panhellenic format, put into one room creating a multi having only four multimedia ma these are just some of the things possible to start a new sorority. chines. With that in mind, they pursued national last semester on Nov. 12. quotas and snap bidding are sup media lab/classroom that would ba students and faculty miss, or in the idea by approaching Bob Lynch, With 28 active members and nine posed to be applied. used by Marist students. They foresee receiving a total of Marc vanderHeyden, Vice Presi ten multimedia machines through some cases don't miss. assistant director of student activi pledges, the sorority is currently This did not happen. THESE photos portray an era ties. thriving. "The idea of the quota would dent of Academic Affairs, coined the IBM. With room for one more soror "Things are going well," said have made it easier because all name "da Vinci Room" after These machines will probably of ity under the school's cap on Greek Vice President Danielle DeMarco. sororites would get the same amount Leonardo da Vinci, who was both contain peripherals such as digitiz Marist when there was very organizations, Lynch gave them "Nine pledges for our first rush of pledges," said Lind. an artist and a scientist. ers, scanners and blotters. This reference comes from the little constuction and no approval. ever...that's not bad." From the time of its inception, "We should be receiving these NEW TOWNHOUSES or From there, Russello and Hobbs One problem that the founders AST has proven itself to be a suc fact that the four machines were machines sometime between now gathered followers as interest in the of AST faced was getting represen cessful sorority at Marist College as originally donated by IBM to the MID-RISE. Divisions of Fine Arts, Sciences and and the end of the semester," new sorority traveled via "word of tatives from national to come and it continues to strive as an active Gerberich said. Z^-J^t^ visit Marist. Greek organization. Fashion. Lr*s%asg mouth." The da Vinci Room is located „. , „.„„., ThM. liarfit-Ussed SDartments were disposed of when the construction of the new Mld-Rlse and Student Center ENJOY THE TRIP DOWN "It wasn't really tough to get a Located in Birmingham, Ala "We are a very diverse group However, these divisions handed bama, national headquarters for AST dedicated to make it work," said over the machines to the Informa off to the right of the computer lab Canterbury Garden Aps.tm.ntsc.nnot.sslly *»°*°«^^^ MEMORY LANE! charter with national," Russello said. in Donnelly Hall, room 256. w.re.^teo^.t.d. *«^ Photo courtesy of C»*f lie. "However, with the school, we is not exactly next door to Russello. tion Services Department to aide the ••The Editors THE CIRCLE, MARCH 2, 1995 THE CIRCLE, FEATURE MARCH 2, 1995 FEATURE Metal! With your Ml attention, the Slayer live review Upstate celebrates 23 years of film stage, often walking right up to the by SIMON COTE by DANA BUONICONTI edge to be closer to the head-bang Staff Writer ^^_ Into Metal ing audience., , ' Still, the big winner of the night, Sixteen miles north of Pough keepsie, where route 9 narrows and There certainly is nothing in the and undoubtedly "Slayer's secret by SCOTT SIGNORE runs through the quaint little "Ameri world quite like the thrill and pag weapon, was ex>Forbidden .drummer ' Food Guy Paul Bostaph. cana" town of Rhinebeck, lies Up eantry of Grade A premium, top- state Films. quality heavy metal. Rarely does a metal drummer In the February 16th issue of The And no band delivers the metal demonstrate the ability to play com The eclectic theatre rests down, Circle, I stuck my neck out and made.. goods quite like Slayer, who, along plex rhythms and tricky time changes an alley way between two neighbor thefoliowingstatement:"... it really.; ing restaurants. ain't worth bragging about. The* with Biohazard and Machine Head, without faltering, but Bostaph always : assaulted the Mid-Hudson Civic landed on his feet, literally, with Garnering a very old and intimate Palace, at best, is a cheesy restaii- j Center Tuesday night with a show some jaw-dropping double bass feel, the movie house, with its single rant.". -'•'-.-. - ' ; that was nothing short of thrash-filled work, most notably on "Killing screen stage and padded seats, en ';•. You would think that the Food J fun. Fields" and the absolutely astound compasses the feeling of the town Guy could get away with something i theater that people of older genera Slayer, touring the U.S. for the ing version of "Angel Of Death," the as simple as that. tions grew up with. first time in three years in support final song before the encore. " . Wrong. of their Gold album, "Divine Inter There is no doubt that Bostaph Aside from its appearance, Up Wow, did I take a lot of flak for vention," turned in an 18-song, 85- passed the "Angel of Death" double state is dated because of its low making that statement. minute set of "greatest hits," as new bass test with flying colors. ticket prices. I heard it from everyone; my , Tickets at Upstate are very rea housemates, my friends and even ; drummer Paul Bostaph put it. And even though many of his fills Opening with the thunderous sonable by today's standards, with people I didn't, know. ' , sounded out-of-time, they were per prices ranging from $4.50 for adults, It was,as if I had picked on a "Raining Blood," off of their 1986 fectly on-time, as Bostaph always classic speed metal album, "Reign $3.50 for seniors and a mere $3 for national treasure. returned to the beat with no hesita members. Well, perhaps statements such as In Blood," Slayer wasted no time in tion; his combination of sheer brute setting the agenda for the evening: To go along with its classic, old- those shouldn't be made without force and controlled finesse was most fashioned feel, one can even enjoy some kind of evidence. (That is, they were gonna play fast, and they impressive. were gonna play loud, a prison yard and a futuristic indus the four Slayer members were com to the frenzied proceedings. popcorn popped in a vintage carni Upstate Films, located in Rhinebeck, offers patrons movies not seen in wide evidence that would suggest that > From "Raining Blood," they trial wasteland, the light show uti pletely obscured with purple, blue Towards the beginning of the Slayer closed their smoking per val-like pushcart, much like the ones release. some other "diner" prepares better • segued right into "Killing Fields" and lized a special computer-controlled or green lights that pulsed perfectly show Araya appeared to have some formance with "Chemical Warfare," you might have seen at the Barnum food.) '-.. "War Ensemble," two of their stron system. in time with the precision riffs and vocal difficulties, sounding some leaving the energetic crowd breath and Bailey Circus when you were "The basic premise of the opera rent the 166-seat venue. dences. This week, I took a ride to the gest songs, providing a killer 1-2-3 Instead of the usual lighting beats being played. what gravelly hoarse, though by mid less and well-satisfied. younger. tion from the get-go was 'let's show In order for Upstate to continue "With the flyer, we try to give a Pleasant Valley Diner. Singer/bassist Tom Araya proved way through the set, he seemed to What makes Upstate unique, stuff that other people don't show - existing, it had to go non-profit. fairly accurate, not overly-hyped Located on Route 44 in the punch of a beginning. "trusses," all overhead lighting was They rocked and rocked hard, Throughout the night, the band delegated to three pods with an eye- to be a commanding presence on regain clarity. what personifies it, is that it offers let's show films that we're interested At this point they began to re review," said Leiber. Town of Poughkeepsie, the Pleas in.'" was drenched in a mind-blowing, blinding 40,000 watts of strobes, and stage as he sing-shouted his way Slayer played a healthy sampling with style. viewers an opportunity to watch ceive funding from the New York Besides showing "hard to come ant Valley Diner provides the op- , "What we were interested in State Council on the Arts, which by" films, Upstate has held several portunity to sample "diner" food multi-colored strobe light show. four 6-foot "sweeping search light" through the songs, often taking leave of old material, performing favorites Opening act Biohazard had to films that are not normally available when we started was not Hollywood continues to support them today. press conferences in the past where from another establishment in To accompany a stage that was towers flanked each side of the stage. of the mike stand to prowl the stage such as "Captor of Sin," "At Dawn stop their rap-influenced metal set to "mainstream" moviegoers; necessarily but things that told dif Soon after, with attention from various people in the film industry Dutchess County. designed to look like a mix between At several points during the show, and thrash about, swinging his hair They Sleep," and "Spirit In Black," mid-way when a crowd surfer was It runs classics, foreign films, ferent kinds of stories in different the press growing, Upstate became have come to speak. I %vas in search of a "diner" along with songs from "Divine In dropped on his head, apparently, documentaries, experimental films, kinds of ways," Leiber said. well known throughout the Hudson whose food could be informally tervention" that included "213" and requiring security and a medical and even animated films. "Every year I'd say we bring in In 1971, the Leibers decided on Valley region as an exciting alterna compared to The Palace. the speed-crazy "Mind Control" and team to carry him out on a stretcher. Upstate provides Hudson Valley somewhere between 20 and 30 guest "Dittohead," two songs that caused residents with an opportunity to view Rhinebeck as the birthplace for their tive to regular Saturday night enter speakers, filmmakers or critics or A better than average overall = the mosh pit to go into overdrive. films that are often shamefully over dream, and with the help of friends tainment. sometimes scholars to talk about film evaluation would support my belief Biohazard deserves praise for Susan and Richard Goldman, who Since its birth, however, Upstate Guitarists Kerry King and Jeff looked and only available in New or to talk about various aspects of that we shouldn't give too many calmly talking to the crowd during would later end their involvement has not changed much. Hanneman played with blazing speed York City. film," said Leiber. cheers for our neighbor, the Palace the break, thanking them for their in the late '70s, Upstate was founded Upstate has also shown plenty of The theater still operates with a One of Upstate's future goals is Diner. throughout the show, trading riffs patience and encouraging audience in 1972. with each other that hit the audience films that are considered "main small staff which includes four em to draw in people from younger A lowerthan average evaluation members to look out for each other, As a location, they chose to reno ployees handling the duties of film like flying shrapnel - stinging and stressing that the safer the show, the stream" as well. generations. would suggest that perhaps 1 was "Sometimes we'll show a movie vate an old abandoned theater, which projection and ticket sales. wrong in my. original statement. precise. more enjoyable it would be. "I wish that more young people King, especially, shined on "Mind like 'Malcolm X' or sometimes we'll at one point had been a library. The rest of the business is run From the moment 1. walked.\n,l I Once completed, "Upstate offi would discover this place," said Control," delivering a screaming lead Machine Head's brief set was a show movies that nobody's, heard of by the Leibers. ...was "pleasantly" surprised. ""';'"-'.'". cially opened on May 19, 1972 with Leiber. that pierced the song, which, accord disappointment as they created at all or one that there's'only one One of their more important du Y?y-THe\Pleasant Valley Diner is the Marx Brothers' "Duck Soup." And hopefully they will, as Up ing to him, is one of his favorites to mostly a wall of noise, demonstrat print of in the United States, said ties is selecting, locating and order ' blessed with a section that had been With practically no money left state Films continues to succeed in play live. ing they have none of the melodic Steve Leiber, founder and artistic ing films, in addition to putting to created when an addition was built after financing Upstate's opening, gether a quarterly flyer that is mailed providing specialty films for the Both King and Hanneman fol nuance that often permeates Slayer's director of Upstate along with his onto the building. the four could no longer afford to to over 7,000 Hudson Valley resi curious viewer. lowed Araya's lead in working the material. wife DeDe. It allows for a dining area that is quite individual to that particular diner. . If the customer chooses to dine MCCTA presents 'Noises Off', an in the main dining area, then he or SjPRING BRE,AI£ she is greeted by the typical vinyl i * Nassau/.Paradlsebland.'^ ~>f_ seats, cheesy colors and.easy to clean Cancun and Jamaica from " * > unconventional play begins tonight counter tops. (I've begun to realize that some . >,$299.Vv./,X- "It's a very unconventional play Noises Off, so most of the actors are "It revolves a full 180 degrees where in the world, someone has by MEREDITH KENNEDY because the director acts from the really playing two roles instead of twice within the play, so it's a very Air, Hotel, Transfers, Parties ancl morel Staff Writer - made a fortune selling restaurant Organize small group *••"* - - audience during the first act," one. complicated set, but Bob Lynch is equipment to those who own "din 1 Hadhazy said. helping by building the set," C Earn FREE trip" Marist College Council on the ers".) plus commissions! '' "• «. Karen Landry, a sophomore, is Hadhazy said. With the combination of the sun Theatre Arts (MCCTA) will present The play is about a group of - Call 1 -". " playing the Belinda Blair who is room and the always prominent pink, Noises Off, a comedy by Michael mediocre, second rate actors in a playing Flavia in the play within the yellow and tan," the Pleasant Valley 1-800-822-0321 Frayn, starting tonight at 8pm. traveling theatre troop, Hadhazy play. Privitere said that though this is said. the smallest role he has ever taken Diner does indeed have a bright at Andrea Hadhazy, the play's co- this is probably the toughest play he mosphere. producer, described it as a play The characters within the play are Landry describes Belinda as a has been involved with. The menu is also typical of simi within a play. putting on a performance called third rate actress who is extremely lar eating establishments. Will anyone remember Spring Break when they return? bubbly and gossipy. . All day breakfast, hot and cold "It's a complete ensemble cast Rice said. not become,ill. Zengal said she Chris Lepre, a.k.a. "Chief," said are just not the ultimate high; I need and there's so much action," sandwiches, cold salads and dinner "It's hard to play her because the by HOLLY DIAZ Another; student, Beth might go tanning to get a base coat he will be spending his spring break something more. I like to take risks Privitere said. "The pace is 150% entrees clutter the over crowded character never lets down, she's just Staff-Writer Bounaguro, is also anxiously antici to prevent burning. with a relative also. and this is one olthe ultimate risks." and it's very tiring." menu. pating the plane ride down to her Shoback said that he will be sus always so bubbly," Landry said. Appetizers by the handful, and "We're bringing lots of sunblock "I'm staying with my sister, Patti- With only eight days left until week-long get-away to Cancun, pended a couple of thousand feet in "She's actually kind of annoying." an area reserved for Italian special also," Sanchez said. Anne, in Truth-or Consequences, Spring Break, some students said Mexico. the air and land in a field. Accord Hadhazy said there is a lot of ties add to the confusion. On the other hand, Kristie Pena, New Mexico, where she lives in a they are psyched about getting away. "I heard from a friend that the physical comedy within the play. Seafood is also available. This said she does not plan on, getting trailer on a lake. It's beautiful coun ing to Shoback, this is going to cost Landry said the character Flavia, Stephen Rice, senior, said he ride is unreal. Everyone just goes may be the New Englander side of much of a tan while enjoying her tryside," Lepre said, "She's sent me about $150 to $200." which Belinda plays, is more of an looks to the break as just the begin crazy, people from all over, Rutgers, me, but I would avoid the;seafood Spring Break in San Francisco, Cali numerous pictures." aggressive character. "There's beating, slapping, fall ning. "My trip to South Padre Is Villariova," Bounaguro said. When fornia. For others, like Jessica Nagle, ing down stairs, it's a very physical in any of these places.,. land, Texas, is going to be a big Bounaguro arrives, she said she Lepre said he plans on fulfilling spring break plans were just as in- show," Hadhazy said. .'. It's just a hunch; One plug for "It's always, been my dream to .expensrve. ; ';. "She's a corporate woman who kick off to all the other senior fes plans on going out a lot. She said a dream while he is"down there. is trying to escape from the IRS," the Pleasant Valley Diner lies in the tivities; Riverday, Senior Week, you go out to the west coast. Granted she heard there are a lot of places to . r'"My parents had frequent flyer Landry said. Noises Off was put on Broadway availability of almost any type of know, all other excuses to drink," it's not Beverly Hills, or Los Ange He said he is going dinosaur; burger on the face of,the planet. go, but everyone goes to the same les, or the beaches. It even rains for hunting. ^--- -^ miles^coming to them so I'm flying in 1983, but was originally an En Rice said. "I want the rest of my Veggie burgers, pizza burgers, places at the same time. about an hour everyday there, but down to Florida for free. I'm also Thomas Privitere plays Selsdon glish play, Hadhazy said. senior life to just be a big blur." "There's this tri-state area, I think turkey burgers double and, triple "You look at this board in the I'll be experiencing the culture of staying with my cousin in Su Pe Mowbray, who he describes as a 70- What had definitely not been a hotel.which has listed the places it's where Colorado,, Utah, and tersburg so all I need is spending decker burgers created however you the area instead," Pena said. year-old drunk who once was a suc In an attempt to Americanize the big blur, had been Rice's memories with the best specials, and everyone Wyoming meet,; the Rocky ^Moun money," Nagle said. cessful classically trained actor. would like. (I was very impressed.) of last year's trip he took with his According to Pena's itinerary, tain States, where there's this theme play the locations were changed to The opportunity to put whatever . goes to the one bar. the, same night Nagle said she goes away every friends to Myrtle Beach. she plans to keep very busy. park called 'Dinosaur City.' They recognizable locations in the states. you would like on a single, double of the week," Buonaguro said. "Sup year. Last year she. went to away to "He's a fun character but diffi "We got shirts made up that said, posedly the whole island ends up at have these massive dinosaur graves cm or triple burger is very appealing. "I want to go to the wine coun the Bahamas and the year before she written by michael frayn cult because he's an older man and The first act takes place in 'I lost my shirt at Myrtle Beach,' on 'Fat Tuesdays' at like 2 in the mom- and you see all these fossils," Lepre I sampled the a cup of chili try, Alcatraz, Redwood Forest, went to Florida. it's hard to get the voice down," Poughkeepsie, the second in Con the front with all our names and on ing. said. ($1.95) and a grilled chicken ($7.95) Lombard Street, the most crooked Privitere said. necticut and the third in Cleveland, the back, 'Top 10 reasons Marist "I can't wait. I'm just going to directed by Stephen press salad. . Others sure to accompany street in the world, and also there's Other not-so-quite traditional Hadhazy said. students party here,'" Rice said. Buonaguro on this trip, are Lauren this island with all these bonsai trees . miss my boyfriend, but not enough Privitere added, "He's drunk I was reasonably pleased with "Number ten was Goldschlager at spring break plans are those of Jay co-produced by erica feick & andrea hadhazv Sanchez and Lori Zengal. Sanchez I want to see," said Pena. Shoback's, who said he plans on to" stay home," Nagle said. throughout the show and it's tough both. < . , . sunrise." and Zengal said that they plan on Other cast and crew members The marinated grilled chicken "At night I want to go out to jazz going skydiving in the Central While some will be spending to play drunk because it's easy to include Erica Feick, co-producer; Rice said although they had a taking four or five roles of film. Leather Stocking Region of New money, others, like Liars Becconsall, overdo it. You have to find a me was tasty, yet a bit dry. clubs. Oh, I definitely want to go to March 2, 3, 4 8:00 PM Sean Ryan, Lloyd Dallas; Todd great time last year, the drive itself "I'm going to make a CanCun York with a couple of friends from!, said, they will be making money. dium." The chili was spicy, yet it wasn't was agonizing. photo album; a scrap book," Sanchez Chinatown too. It's like the village March 5, 2:00 PM Dezago, Garry Lejeune; Shannon served hot. on a bigger scale." college and two from home, but he Fitzpatrick, Brooke Ashton; "We were all in this hatch-back said. "I'll be working, unfortunately, in the Marist College Theatre Hadhazy said the production is is still looking for more recruits. MaryAnn Blanco, Poppy Norton- that went 70 m.p.h. max. This year Pena said she plans on doing back at home in Smithtown, Long going well and added that the hard As for safety precautions, Taylor; Greg Locker, Frederick all twelve of us are flying down; Sanchez said that she plans on bring most of her sightseeing with her "I want to fly like a bird," Island. I wish I had the money to go est part about the play is the set. See REVIEW on page 12. we're leaving from Philadelphia," ing lots of bottled water so she does God-mother. Shoback said, "I decided that drugs away, but I don't," Becconsall said. THE CIRCLE, EDITORIAL MARCH 2, 1995 THE CIRCLE, VIEWPOINT MARCH 2, 1995 Sleepless in THE CIRCLE Letters to the Editor • •• Poughkeepsie MARIST COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 'I Valentine's Day — yeah, it was time to call it quits. JFmJESS CENTER * I two weeks ago, so what? They say relationships are hard THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER FITNESS CENTER Club Cap Issue Benefits From Look At Past I I always forget about it every work. Kristina Wells, editor 3 I year, which is an indication of how Who's they? I'll tell you: Those Dana Buoniconti, senior editor Justin Seremet, senior editor Editor: less the college hires someone to be The February 16, SGA News | happy i>ve made past girlfriends, who are in them, and those who are The cover story regarding the a greek advisor. And maybe when update states students feel they • what gets me about Valentine's resting. Teri L. Stewart sports editor that is done, then the debate on this "should be entitled to participate in | oay ;s the fact that I don't need some Now if it's such hard work, why #n? campaign trail in the February 16, any club they wish." " Meredith Kennedy,/ear«re editor issue of The Circle is a perfect ex topic should proceed. | pinhead with a calendar to tell me do it. ample of candidates not fully un The club cap issue reminds me Well, APD is not a recognized • when to be nice to my girlfriend — No one ever says: "I'm going to Dawn Martin, associate editor Lynn Wieland, associate editor derstanding what Student Govern of the "no new taxes" platform. club on the Marist College campus. • I know the perfect time to be nice: dig a 7 foot ditch in the yard be d ment is and the role they, as stu For some at Marist, the club cap Therefore, your tuition dollars do not • When she's mad because I forgot cause I'm in the mood for hard Daryl Richard, associate editor Larry Boada, editorial page editor support it in any form. I Valentine's Day. work," unless they just had the worst •DECEMBER ~ TWfcUfrH - MARCH / ' TW.-Ween/ -8ERKG SPftiOfr ^EAK I " dents, play in it. is the avenue to recognize APD. It's Matthew DombrOWSki, distribution manager amazing to see that with the past Your student handbook states, | Luckily this Valentine's Day break-up possible — and it's a 6 foot The act of proper research is one ll ere was two Student Body Presidents, who «StJdents"may"form"any "organiza- j } no reason to remember it, ditch. Jen Forde, advertising manager key element all of these candidates since l don l have a were affiliated with APD, the broth tion they desire.... Marist College | significant other To help clear relationships up I fail to convey. t0 G. Modele Clarke, faculty advisor ers have not been granted club sta officially recognizes only those stu- 5 worry about at the present t.me. will give you some good advice that Why do you take history classes tus. dent organizations whose purpose • Of course 1 did have a signifi- I follow: A relationship should be a at school? To learn about govern coincides with the philosophy and I «* other when it was her birthday beautiful experience — if it's not, PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY ment and times before us. Why is that? They see it as the goals of the college." | and through Christmas the other person must be doing some administration's fault. , ... • So you can see my financial wis- thing wrong. So why don't members of SGA And while you're looking | j or members-to-be learn more about Another candidate refers to it as dom: st ith them th h the In memory of Valentine's Day a "problem" that needs to be worked through the files,mayb e you 11 come | expensive ift iving occasionS) but I'll give you the basic analysis of a | their government. You can't just use across the numerous letters between - Pataki Gets The Chair the past year as a research tool. out to get the administration when T could>ve gotten off with a relationship. Usually writing about political issues are tosupport the club cap. APD and SGA that date back to 10- • box of cand and flowers rm It's a train ride. I Well, it's that time again. There are minutes, letters, pro cut and dry for me. Welfare. Taxes. Clinton. 14-92 (Not quite four years.) I there If you realize you're on the wrong I It's the time of year when Albany says cedures and handbooks in the filing Hello? You call yourself students that it is finally going to do something about These are all issues I have definitive and of learning. Contrary to popular They were told many times not • I guess I just don't like doing one, it'll still be some time before 1 cabinets that have been compiled you're able to get off. crime. The Republicans in Albany and some strong opinions about, and without any doubt. and saved over the years. You should belief, there is not a problem be to wear their letters associated with! things the easy way - the kind of I The Last Straw But the latest debate on reinstating the Marist or use Marist property to | person that puts his shoes on before While you're on it, you wonder of my fellow Democrats are up there crowing view them to get the big picture. tween students and the administra about how "we need to get tough on crime." death penalty in New York left me with mixed tion on this' issue. hangposters or have events. Irani-1 his pants. the whole time what it would be like I I won't argue with the fact that crime is a feelings and was not an easy topic for me to The club capping model was cre cally, after five warning letters, the 5 What also gets me is the term sitting next to someone else. I top priority in New York and all over the approach. ated during the Matt Thomson ad Why do the students always put leadership still didn't understand. • "significant other". The breakup is like a sudden stop 1 It is not one of those issues that is as cut ministration 1991-92. the blame on the administration for d s that mean? — if you manage to stay on your They say that nice guys finish last. United States. What I find interesting is how As a recent graduate and found-1 ™?\ .°f u and dry as all the rest because with this one The reason for its development everything? The only reason the club Ith t0 ac feet, someone or something will I Sometimes it's the reverse. the State Legislature intends to deal with this ing member of SGA, I felt com-| ,. «*« f ^P^f ^x ^ there is more at stake. was due to the fact that it was too cap cannot be moved is for the prin h e n b t! hmk l s a 1,ttle lam knock you down. I issue. pelled to express to the Marist stu-i P ™ T ^ " ' ' , P - In any case, the 1995-1996 Student Government Association elections have come to a close. hard for the Council of Student ciple of management, a simple con G UY #1 He y h s y ea Being dumped is like a derail They want to reinstate the death penalty. There is life at stake. dents and to the newer members of J .. , \ . > .°* 9 °V^ "- I Or have they? cept some students do not compre s weet They are convinced that by bringing back the Despite their numerous differences Repub Leaders (SGA at that time) and SGA the reason for the club cap-" ^\ , g^nd? GUY #2: ment and you suddenly find your hend. 0h she s 1 It seems as if every time there is an election, especially for Student Body President, there death penalty New York will save millions of licans and Democrats at least agree on that. College Activities to manage the 80 pine model. I > - significant. self in the middle of nowhere lost r I is some sort of "dirty" politics involved. dollars in prison costs and criminals will be But when you hear the arguments over why plus clubs in a successful manner. The Activities Office, along with ° • . , j .. • Would this make you feel good? and bruised. the death penalty should or should not be A formula was created to limit each And the very least that can hap I But, then again, what politics these days aren't dirty? deterred from committing violent crimes. SGA, cannot raise the cap on the I hope whoever is bestowed with! Fvc had significant pimples, ^ In case you have been hibernating for the last week or so, here's a quick overview. I have three simple questions that every reinstated listen to who the parties are fight particular council due to their respec Greek council because of the orga the honor of being e ected Student| , , . pen is that you realize you've just I ing for. tive nature. nizational ramifications that come doesn t mean x iked them spent an extended amount of time According to various sources, some candidates for Student Body President were involved one should ask about any crime policy before Body President will learn about- ^ fa the n that>s su d Democrats are fighting for the lives of One candidate refers to the club with it. The Greek council is unique being next to and talking to some 1 in scandalous political campaigns. it is enacted. SGA's past so that he or she will" tQ iye a reason for Uvi^, The first is, does this policy deter crimi criminals. cap as a "big issue." ' in that it not only has to deal with be able to focus on SGA s future! - 6 . one you absolutely couldn't care less 1 In addition, there seemed to be some confusion as to when and where campaigning was policies established by the college, Unfortunately> it s als0 the per about and that this is your stop and nals from committing violent crimes? In this Republicans are fighting for the lives of It is not a big issue; rather it's an more clearly. | son tnat can just as easjiy gjve you I appropriate. case, the answer is no. the victims. , . issue that will never be solved un- but by their.national/local chapters. Antonella Licari, 1994 graduate | a reason for killing yourself. it's time to get off — you also hope I TYieus is apparently some sort of investigation being conducted to look into these accusa The death penalty is in place right now in Who after all should decide who lives and • I almost did that once until I re- you never have to see them again. A 1 tions. 38 states. The research that has been done on who dies? Why should society lower itself to 5 membend thafmy girlfriend always As you can tell I'm a hopeless If there was some swindling on the part of the candidates, there may have to be another the success of the death penalty as a deterrent the level of those who kill? Blood drive Comedy on I told me: "You always think of your- romantic. 0 election. in these states has shown us that it has not Isn't life imprisonment enough of a pun- |self." As a matter of fact, for this I • So I tried to kill her instead. Here we go again. deterred a significant amount of criminals from I ishment making this ugly debate unnecessary Editor: Editor: Read The Circle Valentine's Day I bought myself din I continuing to commit these crimes. I have a Undoubtedly in the last year news has been Sigma Phi Epsilon and the I am writing on behalf of Marist Obviously we're not dating any- ner. For those of you who don't remember, this same situation came up almost two years ago I hard time understanding why we should rein- notable if for no other reason than the names Hudson Valley Blood Service will College Council on the Theatre Arts I more. I when the race for Student Body President was between Antonella Licari and Kent Rinehart. slate a policy that has failed to do its job. of Susan Smith, Jeffrey Dahmer, and of course, be having its annual Spring 1995 (MCCTA). every Thursday. I When it got to the point that a I It is truly unfortunate to think that some individuals have not learned from their predeces The second question I have is, does this O.J. Simpson. blood drive on Wednesday, April 12, | beautiful night out would be if I just I Their crimes and their victims (or "alleged • This weekend, MCCTA will • lost my keys and couldn't get into Frank La Perch is The Circle's sors how not to act in the political arena. It is also disheartening to think that some of these policy cost an inordinate amount of money to 1995, in the Performing Arts Room. present "Noises Off' in the Marist "leaders" of the Marist College student body may some day rise to power out in the real world. enforce? In this case, the overwhelming re- 1 victims) are widely known. Registrations for donating blood her apartment — I decided it was Humor Columnist. I Even if you cannot apply the brutality of College Theatre. Yes, dirty politics does exist in the real world. sponse is yes. and platelets will begin on March While Albany insiders point to the so-called murder in your own personal life, these crimes However, we have tried to educate ourselves on how to become better citizens and honest 20, and continue until March 29, in ."Noises Off" is a funny farce "savings".that New York would reap from made that brutality more personal because you Donnelly, Dyson, and the Campus "about a group of bumbling actors Internship News from Career Development Office leaders of tomorrow. lower prison costs, they fail to see the mil knew of the victims, and their struggle. Center. trying to pull off a bad show, just Has the system failed us? - lions of dollars the state will have to spend in We've seen the faces of the Smith boys, Come join us in helping to save the bloodshed staining the walkway of Nicole hours before opening night. The The Mohonk Preserve Inc. is of The Rapid City Thrillers of the Dr. Lee Francis, a Laguna Or is it simple greed and selfishness that has led to our downfall as peer leaders? legal fees for the innumerable appeals the lives. personal lives of the actors is also Continental Basketball Association, Pueblo, is now directing an The criminals will make while they sit on death Simpson's house, and the families of those fering a 10-week Shaefer Summer What does rigging a campaign prove to anyone? Jeffrey Dahmer killed. Brian Hatfield, Rob Dziema, explored and makes for a very en Internship for 1995 at the Daniel the official minor league of the exciting program at American Uni row. Sigma Phi Epsilon tertaining night of comedy. That you are a bully? When you think of the two children and Smiley Research Center. NBA, is in need of Sports Manage versity: Washington Internships for That you are dishonest and disloyal to your fellow Marist students? My third question is, is this policy fair to the victims of Dahmer think that the crimes The internship includes a ment and Public Relations interns Native The Students - WINS. The show will be presented on for the 1995 summer as well as the The program and is modeled That you have a personal vendetta against your opponent, so you jeopardize their chance everyone? Is it fair to all citizens; free from were premeditated, barbaric, and senseless. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at $2,500.00 stipend and is open to at greatness? bias against race, creed, religion, etc.? In this Think that if Susan Smith had the fore Sister Act freshmen or sophomore college stu 1995-96 season. on our highly successful Washing 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets ton Semester Program, seeking the Can you imagine what it may be like years from now when you look back on the election case, the answer to this question is no. sight to strap her own children into their are $2 for students, $5 for senior dents with interests in biology, ecol If you are interested please send It has been shown by countless research seatbelts and drown them, or in Dahmer's case, Editor: ogy, geology or related natural sci your resume to the following ad participation of Native American week and realize that you cheated your way to the top? citizens, faculty, and staff, and $7 youth. that many more African-Americans and His- lure children into his apartment and perform Sigma Sigma Sigma welcomes general admission. ences. dress: Eric Musselman, General Maybe it won't bother you. panics are executed by the death penalty than cannibalism, that even though the degree of our thirteen new memebers. Applications are due by March Manager, Rapid City Thrillers, 444 Students should be in their sopho Maybe it won't bother anyone who knew you or the people involved. whites. This is what bothers me the most about these crimes are rare, a remedy must exist Welcome to our lifelong bond of Call x3133 for more information. 31 and should include a resume, Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, more or junior year of college as of Maybe no one really cares anyway. the death penalty. How anyone can propose that can make the next Susan Smith or Jeffrey sisterhood. coyer letter stating reasons for pur South Dakota 57701, (605)342-2255. the summer 1995, and should be But, there must be someone who cares out there in "Marisfland" or the election results to enact something that is so racially biased is Dahmer think twice. Sara Matulwicz, PR Chair of suing the internship, and two letters eager to live and work in Washing • • • • ton, D.C. for ten weeks this sum would not be under investigation right now. incomprehensible to me. Sigma Sigma Sigma Christine Minchak, MCCTA of recommendation. We owe that to the victims and their fami If you're interested in marketing mer. To those of you out there who brought the corruption to the administration's attention— In Congress, Democrats have tried to pro lies who were murdered so savagely and sense Contact Desmond Murray at Marist College at 575-3543 for more and your're also interested in being Contact: Dr. Lee Francis, Direc Cheers. vide for equal justice with the Racial Justice lessly. paid for your interest, then stop by tor WINS 104 Nebraska Hall The Act. But Republicans do not want to hear about . information or send material directly To those of you who participated in these conniving politics—Jeers. If it was a perfect world, a world where to Paul C. Huth, director of research, the Career Development and Field American University 4400 Massa You have not only let down the voters at Marist, but you have let down yourselves. racial justice. The Republican Party is so the Jeffrey Dahmers and Susan Smiths didn't Experience Office and look at the chusetts Avenue NW Washington, concerned about appearing "tough on crime" Daniel Smiley Research Center, It is unfathomable how you can consider yourselves leaders in light of the slanderous exist, a world where criminals learned their 1000 Mountain Rest Road, Mohonk 1995 Directory of Direct Marketing DC 20016-8113 202/885-2033 202/ that they have become determined to gut any lesson once they had been in a prison, or that Summer Internships. 885-3991 FAX remarks, dirty campaigning, and general abandonment of ethical principles surrounding you plan that actually gets at the root causes of CON a'HATULJLTXO'N S! Lake, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. and the elections. prison terms were enough of a deterrent, then • • • • crime. we could afford to have the luxury of an ab • « • • • • a • For those candidates who played by the rules, it must be discouraging to know that those Merrill Lynch has immediate stract principle that enables to escape from openings and summer internship po The International Foundation of Stop by the Center for Career who didn't play by the rules have conquered. They are now systematically dismantling having to make an ugly decision. the bold initiatives put forth by the President sitions for junior associate cold call Employee Benefit Plans is currently Development and Field Experience The candidates for all positions who campaigned during the appropriate times, who re But it's not a perfect world. Jeffrey Dahmer ers at their Park Avenue Office in accepting applications for its Sum in Donnelly Hall 226 and pick up in the Violent Crime Control and Prevention did exist. Susan Smith does exist. spected the private lives of their opponents, who placed their campaign posters next to their Act of 1994. They were stung by the victory New York City. These are paid po mer 1995 Internship Program. an application for the White House Even more so the crimes they committed, ]™-....U "TT- opponent's - not on top of them, are all ashamed and appalled by what has proven to be the of the Clinton Administration in getting the BETA. sitions. I.F. Interns is a unique program Intern Program for Summer 1995. the lives they stole, and the loved ones who more powerful tool for winning an election. crime bill through Congress and so now that For more information contact of education and professional devel In addition to working at the are lost - they exist. Desmond Murray, Assistant Direc White House in Washington, D.C, Maybe these honest, loyal, and possible future leaders should be wondering what they did they run the show, its time to drop the ax on It is the Jeffrey Dahmers and the Susan opment designed to guide talented wrong. worthwhile programs and enact smokescreens From your sisters tor of Field Experience at 575-3543 young people toward careers in the program includes a weekly Smiths who have forced our hand, society's speaker series, job-skill workshops They lost for being true to themselves. that look good in the public eye. or Financial Consultant Warren Bar employee compensation and ben hand, to respond to these crimes. est at 1-800-937-0639 or 212-338- efits. and evening issues lectures. Speak They are above the others for not giving into the pressures of greed, selfishness, and It is but a foregone conclusion that Gover Keep in mind that the state of New York in 6297. ers include senior White House staff, corruption. has already responded. Students with two summers nor George Pataki will sign the death penalty • • • • availible prior to graduation are eli Cabinet Secretaries and Congres Keep up the good work. into law in New York.-1 just hope the resi gible to apply for this program. sional leaders. You will be the leaders remembered for years to come. dents of New York State will look for results The voters have already made their deci The Center for Career Develop Students from all backgrounds sion. KAPPA KAPPA GAMMAmen t and Field Experience will be For more information contact You will be remembered for your honesty, integrity and loyalty to your fellow students at when judging the success of this administra and disciplines are encouraged to tion and evaluate it by saying: Has anything hosting its first Marist College Sum Desmond Murray, Assistant Direc Marist. Don't let the political rumblings of the New apply. that Albany has done made life better for New mer Job/Internship Day on Wednes tor of Field Experience, Donnelly For more information contact By the way, SGA has released these elections results "unofficially." So, technically, they York State Assembly lead you to think other ZETACHI day, March 29,1995 from 12 noon Hall 226, 575-3543 or Ann Nowak, Yorkers? wise. Desmond Murray, Assistant Direc may change. - 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center on Regional Director of I.F. Interns at tor of Field Experience, Donnelly (617)242-7192. Any way you look at it, something is rotten in the state of Marist. Sean White is The Circle's Democrat Mary Diamond is The Circle's Republi campus. Hall 226, 575-3543. political columnist. Unofficially, it stinks. can Political Columnist 10 THE CIRCLE, MARCH 2, 1995 THE CIRCLE, MARCH 2, 1995 it REVIEW Continued from page 7. In contrast, the salad, served beneath the grilled chicken was one of the beM that I've had in a long time. Everything was fresh and it was more than a plate full. Contrasting the success of the salad was the lack of my requested salad dressing. Hie lack of honey dijon dress ing, did indeed, disappoint. The service was excellent. The waitress was attentive, polite and extremely patient TUESDAY MENS NIGHT It took quite a while for my foodj MONDAY GREEK NIGHT to be served Die Pleasant Valley Dear Undergrraduates: . . Diner is worth the stop. I'm not going to suggest that >ou It is almost mid-semester and the Student Government Association has had a very Bring your Frat or Sorority Guys its your turn at post-pone your trip to the Rolling busy semester. First, we would all like to congratulate the Basketball team on a successfull season. Rock Cafe, but if a "diner" is what-: Thank you to all me students who voted in me Spring 1995 Elections. In recent you're in the mood for, and jou'ref For the Berties Olympics ALL YOU CAN DRINK FOR $8.00 heading towards the Taconic, give it years, me SGA has been taking steps to advance the elections process. Last year, we saw the firstLiv e a try. Presidential Debate. This year, new elections procedures were implemented by Elections Commissioner, I will give the Pleasant Valley) Andreana Nelson. For me first time, Scantron forms were used as ballots for the elections. The new method Doors Open at 8pm Games at 9 Ladies Get Free Drafts Diner, 3 rounds of applause \ The fresh salad, the enormous! proved to be easy to use and will be continued in the future. The biggest benefit of using Scantron was build your own burger variety, and! quicker tabulation of results. The unofficial Spring 1995 Elections Results are: Drafts start at a Quarter. 9pm-12pm the polite, attentive waitress supports; my rating STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT The rounds of applause have, Mikael Carlson No Cover Reservoir Square and Rood Mood been tarnished by the long wait for* my food, the slightly over cooked- RESIDENT SENATORS chicken and a lack of honey Dijon! Emily Chu JoshGaynor dressing | I now have a full understanding* Todd Lang Luis Santiago of what types of places are inappro-l " TRADITIONAL COMMUTER SENATOR WEDNESDAY FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS 4PM-8PM priately named "diners" Someone needs to open a real TJ. Clark diner; one that offers late night $150 j PRES. CLASS OF '96 PRES. CLASS OF '97 l-Week Ladies Night Buy One Get One Free breakfast specials and bottomless] cups of coffee for 35 cents. Nicole Montipagni Christopher Laline Anyhow, if you happened to] PRES. CLASS OF'98 Ladies get Free Drafts 9-12 pm Any Drink in the House read my column two weeks ago, and
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 2152 485-3887 14 THE CIRCLE, SPORTS MARCH 2, 1995 ^•GII^^-S^^^^MAMH 2; 1995 15 Skaters fold to Siena in Red Foxes upset first-place Rider; front of large home crowd finished tied for second According to Veltri, Smith was over the last six minutes of the half game at 60 with 6:55 left. by GREG BIBB by JIM DERIVAN playing with a fractured elbow. not£ to tie the game at 29 at halftime. With one second left in regula Staff Writer Staff Writer On Friday night, the Red Foxes The Red Foxes opened the sec tion and Marist trailing by two, hosted Siena College in front of a byMARCLESTINSKY . ond half with seven straight points A sell-out crowd of 3,944 at the Basilewas fouled by Riley Inge. The The hockey team lost both of its capacity crowd at the Mid-Hudson Staff Writer • and held a a nine-point advantage junior guard connected on both free games this past weekend, dropping Civic Center, and again fell, 6-1. McCann Center witnessed the men's when Bannon was assessed the b sketball team snap a three-game throws to send the game to over the Metropolitan Conference record Siena jumped out quick, scoring The men's and women's indoor double technical. li ;irig streak Saturday. time. to 5-10-1 and 9-15-1 overall. 26 seconds into the game. track teams finished their indoor Marist capitalized on the oppor In the extra stanza, Mt. St. The Red Foxes defeated regular Marist must now win its two Siena led, 3-0, after just one seasons on a positive note last week tunity and extended their lead to 13 Mary's used a Chris McGuthrie tson conference champions, Rider remaining league games to clinch period of play. end, with solid performances at the ' as the Red Foxes never looked back. three-pointer to take a 76-75 advan 1 'niversity, 81-71. fourth-place. Siena's speedy start combined Seton Hall Last Chance Invitational. Alan Tomidy and Basile led the tage. Marist'(16-10, 12-6 Northeast On Saturday, the Red Foxes trav with Marist's lack of a start, made The men's final test of thesea- ' Red Foxes in scoring, each record ( c inference) secured an NEC third- After two Mount free throws and eled to Binghamton to take on the for the lopsided victory, said fourth- son at the Hall, found the team run- ' ing 21 points.' On a night when pi ice finish by. defeating Rider (16- a Kareem Hill jumper, Marist trailed State University of New York at year head coach Kevin Walsh. ning hard against some stiff compe Marist honored its seniors, Gregg lii, 13-5 NEC) as St. Francis (Pa) by one. Binghamton and lost, 5-4. • "We came out slow and were tition. Chodkowski scored 12 points, hit il wned Monmouth College in Penn- Inge then hit one of two free Senior goaltender Brad Kamp's being beat to the puck," Walsh said. One of the bright spots for the • ting on three of five three-point at _ Ivania also on Saturday. throws which gave the Mount a two- 44 saves were not enough to stop "It was an uphill battle the rest of men was sophomore distance run- . tempts. point lead. Binghamton. the way." The Saturday night game saw Magarity said he felt Marist ner Patrick Casey. two players and one coach ejected. Marist had a chance to tie or win The Red Foxes had 22 shots on According to Veltri, there was no Casey sprinted to a ninth-place played extremely well in the final the game with 14 seconds left, but a Rider head coach Kevin Bannon goal. good points to the game. stanza. Basile running jumper was no good finish in the 3,000 meters - a per was tossed from the contest at the The contest was tied at four until "We were outhustled, outworked, "What this team is all about is as the Mount escaped with the win. sonal best time of 9 minutes 2 sec 14:32 mark of the second half, after Binghamton scored to go ahead for and we didn't play well at all," Veltri the way they played in the second Marist opened the NEC playoffs onds. receiving a double technical foul the victory with four minutes re said. half," Magarity said. "We looked for by hosting Wagner at the McCann Men's head coach Pete Colaizzo from the officials. maining in the third period. Noel Smith was the only bright the extra pass and got the key as Center last night. said he was particularly impressed ^According to Bannon, it was the Binghamton outshot the Red spot for the Red Foxes. sists." Results were unavailable at with Casey's performance, who first time as a player, assistant coach, Foxes 20-1 in the final period. He scored an unassisted goal at Marist fell to Mt. St. Mary's, 81- presstime. broke his old mark by over seven or head coach that he has ever been According to head coach Kevin 16:39 of the second period. seconds. 77, in overtime at the McCann Cen Walsh, the problem has been seen Siena scored twice in the second thrown out. ter last Thursday. Marist 81. Rider 71 "Patrick had a real nice season Less than three minutes later, R'OER (71) before. period, at 7:18 and 9:15, and once for us," Colaizzo said. "He improved Basile led the Red Foxes with Smith 12-19 0-1 26, McPeek 1-3 0-0 2. Jones 1-4 2-4 4. "It was a complete breakdown," more at 17:18 of the third. Rider forward Al Flowers and Marist 23 points, while Alari Tomidy had Hames 6-13 5-5 18. Hames 3-7 0-0 18. Edwards 3-7 0- every time that he ran,". forward Lucas Pisarczyk were 0 7, Touomou 2-4 3 4 7. Rowers 2-3 0-0 4. Watkins 1- Walsh said. "Again we were getting Marist was outshot, 38-23. In other action, the men's mile 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks. 4 0-0 3. Totals 28-57 10-14 71. beat to the puck." Senior captain Todd Corriveau attempts to take a shot while pushing ejected for fighting, forcing them to MARIST (81) Veltri said there is hope for the relay team combined to set a school ! Marist played catch-up through Chodkowski 4-6 1-2 12. Strong 0-0 0-0 0. Tomidy 8-19 5- According to senior forward Dan playoffs. off an Alabany defensemen. sit out yesterday s quarterfinal 10 21. Davis 1-2 0-1 2. Dunbar 2-5 2-2 6. Hill 6-9 2-5 15. record time in the mile relay. most of the first half, tying the game Basile 4-13 10-10 21; Pisarczyk 2-2 0-0 4. Encarnacton Veltri, the team has been in a slump Circle sports photo/Chris Berinato games. "We have to pick it up," Veltri The team, comprised of Eric eight times, only to go into the O-l 0-0 0. Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-57 21-30 81. as of late. Marist jumped-out to an early Halftime score: Marist 29, Rider 29. said. "We only have to win four They will host Keane College at College of Morris on Sunday. Bergmann, Jason Kenny, William locker room down, 41-33. Three-point goals: Marist 6 (Chodkowski 3, Basile 3): advantage, leading, by as many as "We're playing worse and worse games in the playoffs, we definately the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Walsh said he is pretty confident Harrison and John Lasker, finished Junior guard Danny Basile takes the shot as sophomore Lucas The Red Foxes would trail by a Rider 5 (Smith 2. Hames, Edwards. Watkins). everyday," Veltri said. "Right now eight in the first half. Team records: Marist 16-10 overall. 12-6 NEC: Rider have the talent to do it." This will be the Red Foxes' final of a positive outcome in both match in 3:38.4, beating the old mark of Pisarczyk guards Rider. Basile scored 21 points in the win against double digit margin in the second 16-10 overall, 13-5 NEC. we are playing like we are in the Rider responded with a 12-4 run A - 3.944. Marist will play its first of two home game this season. ups. 3:39.6 recorded back in 1969. Rider. . ClrcH sports photo/Chits Birtnato half, but used a 13-0 run to tie the middle of next month." must-win games to claim sole They will finish up their season "We should win both games no In women's action, the distance Senior Noel Smith led the Red possesion of fourth-place tommorow in Randolph, N.J., at the County problem," Walsh said. I Foxes with two goals. night. ...see INDOOR page 11 Turnovers plague Cagers in Rider loss Kickers go to Buffalo by TERIL. STEWART five. Despite the fact that the Mount The Associated Press Top 25 Polls Sports Editor "We felt pretty good going into has been averaging 77 points per the second half," Babineau said. game this season, the Red Foxes held swim in championships RESULTS FROM FEB. 21 TO FEB. 23 MEN'S NEC STANDINQS The ,Top Twenty Flveteams In The Associated An.'excessive'amount of turn "We actually got back into the game them'to just 41. - Tegrn NEC' Overall, The top 25 teams in The' Associated Press' place in the top sixteen," Bolstad colleoe basketball Doll, with first-place votes in Press's women's colleoe basketball poll, with overs are -plaguing the women's and felt good." According to Babineau, his team by MARTY SINACDLA [MEN'S BASKETBALL (15-10,-12-6 NEC) ^^ ' 'BSSffld. SSSSSSV (parentheses, records through Feb.'26, total first-place : votes' * In.' parentheses,, records The Red Foxes began the sec had an elevated defensive game. said. "Last year we just missed, plac I points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through Feb. 26, total points based on 25 points basketball team with one-game re-;' Staff Writer '' 1 1. Rider 13-5 16-10 for a first-place vote through one point for a ond stanza play strong but fell to "The kids came in motivated, ing seventeenth, eighteenth, and 2/23 - Mt. St. Mary * (MD) (81-77L) through one point tor a 25th-place vote, and maining in the regular season. 2. Mt. St. Mary'* 12-6- 14-12 previous ranking: 25th-place vote and last week's ranking. nineteenth." A 12 point loss to Rider Univer their own turnovers. understood what they needed to do The swimming and diving sea 2/25-Rider (81-71W) Martet 12-6 15-10 .. As head coach, Lloyd Goldstein 3. Monmouth 11-7, 13-13 sity (14-11, 9-8 in the Northeast Although the turnover ratio was and had & tremendous effort," he. son is hardly over..' "V - ;. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL(9-T6;6-Il NEC) 5. FaMetah Dickinson 11-7 15-11 26 to 24, Marist outplayed the said.;.-., /v."- • •' ••'V."'' hopes his team elevates and performs • V >: . . - I. :• Conference) on Saturday (68-56) The largest collegiate swimming 6. Wagner 9-9 ,10- T* 'record pis prv Record • Pts P'v s Broncs in all other areas. , ;;Again, the Red Foxes did not. better than last year. 7. Long Wand 4-10 10-16 U.C.L.A. (61)'. ;. ..21-2 1.642 r- •1. Connecticut (28) ...... 25-0 796 1 found the Red Foxes committing 26 meet is still yet to come. 2/23 -Mt.Sf. Mary's
STAT OF THE WEEK: Men's basketball head coach Dave "(Tim) is a very personable individual, nice Magarity was named NEC Coach of 1he to be around and he's young enough that stu Year. Men's swimming' head coach dents will be able to identify with him." Larry VanWagner was named Metro -President Dennis J. Murray Coach of .the Year. - 16 THE CIRCLE, SPORTS MARCH 2, 1995 Familiar face takes over as AD Colgate i • i dent said. including 21 varsity teams (same as by TERIL, STEWART President Murray cited many DIGEST Marist) and the NCAA compliance Sports Editor reasons why the committee (which program. no match consisted of Gerald Cox, vice presi Murray said his greatest accom A familiar face comes to Marist dent and dean of student affairs, plishment at Iona was working with to take over a position that was John Ritschdorff, faculty athletic the coaches to continue the success vacant for three months. representative and Alison Sexton, of the programs there. for spikers The news was released Friday, assistant to the athletic director and The Circle MARIST BASEBALL & SOFTBALL March 2, 1995 Feb. 17. NCAA compliance officer) chose "The fact that we (Iona) worked by STACEY DENGLER Tim Murray, who served as as Murray for the position. very hard and we concentrated as a Staff Writer 1995 SPRING SOFTBALL SCHEDULE sociate director of athletics at Iona President Murray said Murray's program in this department in re College for six years, was named experience was the initial reason. cruitment of quality student athletes The men's volleyball team can 1995 MARIST SOFTBALL ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Day Date Opponent Time Director of Athletics at Marist. Murray worked as an associate who we recruited, educated and not seem to find the one key ele Wed. March 22 FAIRFIELD 3:00 p.m. Mfimi CLE2S ML YHL Homtlcmn/HIgh School Murray fills a position left va athletic director in the Metro Atlan graduated," he said. ment to achieving success. Thurs. March 23 Hofstra 3:00 p.m. cant by former Director of Athletics tic Athletic Conference for six years, In the 1992-93 academic year, Consistency. Palty Ackcraiann Sr. OF 5-5 125 Mahopac,' (Our Lady of Lourdes) Iona fell one-point shy of winning Gene Doris in November, who left and "has a knowledge base," Presi On Sunday, the spikers tasted the Amber Bevilacqua So. OF 5-8 130 Lyndon Center, ,VT. Sun. March 26 Monmouth 12:00 p.m. to accept the same position with dent Murray said. the Commissioners Cup for the sweetness of victory, beating Colgate Tim Murray, director of athletics - (Lyndon Center) Tues. March 28 LIU 3:00 p.m. Fairfield University. The second reason was because MAAC Conference - an award given University in five games. Murray served as an assistant of his energy level. to the team awarded the most points When Murray worked under Marist, after winning the first two MelanieCall Sr. OF 5-5 135 Pine Bush, N.V. (Pine Bush) Thurs. March 30 Central Conn. St. 2:30 p.m. men's basketball coach under cur during championship competition. Magarity, he helped guide the Red "He is energetic," Murray said. games of the match, 15-10, 15-8, Sat. April 1 WAGNER 1:00 p.m. rent head coach Dave Magarity from "We needed someone who has the Murray commented on the legacy Foxes to a NCAA Tournament berth looked as if they were going to Jenny Carpenter Fr. IF 5-2 161 Lagrangeville, N.Y. (Arlington) 1986 to 1989, before accepting the vitality to fulfill the demanding job his new chair and office hold. in 1987. ' - scorch the Red Raiders in three Angela Degatano Jr. C 5-6 160 East Chester, N.Y. (East Chester) Sun. April 2 ST. FRANCIS (NY) 1:00 p.m. job at Iona. of athletic director." "There is an excellent legacy of "I loved my time here as a straight. Rosanne Daly Jr. OF 5-3 135 Flushing, N.Y. (St. Francis Prep) Tues. April 4 ARMY 3:00 p.m. "I am extremely delighted and The.final reason relied on me fact athletic directors who are still in coach," Murray said. "I was a big The Red Foxes were forced into Wed. April 5 Rutgers 3:00 p.m. satisfied that they chose me," that Murray was familiar with Marist volved in the profession," Murray part of the success of the program." a fifth game, after Colgate played Melissa Fanelli Jr. 3B • • ' Murray said. "I feel very confident said. College. . Murray; 32, graduated from East catch-up in two and three. Fri. April 7 COLGATE 3:00 p.m. Bridget Foy " *• Fr. P 5-8 130 Chappaqua, N.Y.(Horace Greeley) with my abilities and my back "He knows the values we have Murray does have a few expec Stroudsberg University in 1985 with After being down 8-4, Marist ground and education in athletics Sat. April 8 RIDER 1:00 p.m. at Marist and he knows the type of tations of himself. . a degree in health and physical edu took control and came from behind- Rochdlc Gaydou Fr OF 5-5 155 Dartmouth, Mass. (Dartmouth) that I am qualified to do the job." institution we are," President Murray "The challenge that I will charge cation. for the win. Sun. April 9. Manhattan 1:00 p.m. Michelle Hudson So: P 5-3 140 San Diego, Calif. (Madison) Marist President Dennis J. said. myself is to work closely with the He went on to earn his masters Junior outside hitter Sean Stam Murray made the official announce coaches on a day to day basis and to Wed. April 12 HARTFORD 3:00 p.m. President Murray was pleased degree in sports.administration from led the attack, serving 10 of the Red Beth Kershaw Jr. P 5-4 115 Lake'Hopatcong, NJ. (Jefferson) ment Thursday afternoon, which develop those programs;" he said. with the committee's recommenda St. Thomas University in Miami, Fla. Foxes 15 points. Mon. April 17 ST. PETERS 1:00 p.m. Maria Landolfi Fr. C '5-4 130 Cold Spring. N.Y. (Haldane) ended a three-month search to fill tion and hopes Murray will help the "To one, continue to maintain the Murray also met and married (in Freshman Jerome Pickett, who the position. impeccable graduation rates that we Tues. Aprill8 FORDHAM 3:30 p.m. athletics program at Marist to de the Chapel) his wife (the former made his first startof the year, had Darrah Metz Sr. 3B/DH 5-11 1^2. Bridgeport, Ohio "(Tim) is a very personable in velop and grow. have had and will continue to have, athletic academic advisor) on the 12 kills. Thurs. April 20 SIENA 3:30 p.m. and two, is to become more success (Wheeling Central) dividual, nice to be around and he's During his stay at Iona, Murray Marist College campus. OnSaturday, the Red Foxes trav young enough that students will be ful athletically on the fields and on Sat. April 22 MT. ST. MARY'S 1:00 p.m. was responsible for overseeing all Murray assumed his new posi eled to Albany to face the Saints of Beth Murphy Jr. SS 5-5 140 Staten Island, N.Y. (Curtis) the courts." able to identify with him," the Presi facets of the athletic department, tion last Thursday. Siena College, and continued to Sun. April 23 Iona 1:00 p.m. Courtney Sleight Jr. OF 5-7 135 Marlboro^ N.Y.(Marlboro) struggle. Wed. April 26 St. John's 3:00 p.m. Marist fell in three straight, 14- Laurie Sleight Jr. IB S-8.,140 Marlboro, N.Y. (Marlboro) 16,9-15,4-15. Thurs. April 27 SETON HALL 3:00 p.m. Swimmers glide to title Magarity Robin Stohrer So.'P 5-11 148 Wall, NJ. (Wall) Saturday, Feb. 18, found the Red icivcd the Diver of thu Ycir jwvrd lo preparation. Sat. April 29 Robert Morris 12:00 p.m. li> JASON FARACO Foxes losing in their first conference Shannon StohrerSo.C 5-10 148 Wall, NJ. (Wall) ; foi his tirsi-pLco finish in il'i one "We were the best prepared (or honored game, to Nyack College, 1-15, 15- Sun. April 30 St. Francis (PA) 11:00 a.m. Staff Wtiwr Marge Sylvia Sr. 2B 5-5 125 Long Meadow, Mass. (Long Meadow) inetei dixe and '-t.coud in the thrcc- this meet,' VanWagnei said "I in- 11, 15-13, 11-15,15-17. iin-ier Jive. Sat./Sun. May 6-7 NEC Championship at Staten Island, NY Twi niy-itiii'i 'iVtiiiimi.'iN JIIII
Supplement 4 The Circle, March 2, 1995 DIAMOND DIGEST Ackermann will leave legacy to fill when she graduates we have a strong team with excel because she was sick. by JASON FARAGO lent coaching," Ackermann said. The.hard work does pay off. Circle Staff Writer "They completely took the team, In her junior season, Ackermann shaped it up and got all the knots hit a lofty .291 average, scored 25 One of the greatest compliments out." times and swiped 13 bases. Com a coach can bestow^on a player is With those improvements in bine that with defense (she only that it will be difficult to replace a hand, Ackermann said she wants this committed three errors), and there is kid like that. season, her senior season, to be her an integral player. On this year's softball team, that crowning achievement and plans to In fact, last season when Marist player is senior Patricia Ackermann. devote herself to its success. . played Wagner, Ackermann was lost "If there is a person to emulate a "I wanted to try and get into due to injury. Afterward, the team softball player by, it would be Patty," shape the best I can," Ackermann struggled without her as she missed head coach George Burgin said of said. "I just want to go out there and 10 games. ' his senior. win and go as far as we can go." None-the-Iess, the outfielder re The centerficlder grew up in Ackermann said she thinks this turned to lead the team in runs Mahopac, N.Y., in a rather large team has the potential to win the scored. According to Burgin, that is family of seven children. It was her Northeast Conference. Arid that she what she means ;to the team. brothers who took her under their said, will motivate her to work as "She controls the outfield," wing and got her interested in play hard as she can to achieve.her goal. ing sports. Burgin said. "She missed 13 games Although Ackermann admits she with an injury last season and still While playing at Our Lady of works hard, her coaches and team led the team in runs, she's a hard Lourdes High School, Ackermann mates notice her work ethic and worker." was a perennial All-League selec importance to the'team. tion and led her high school team to May 20 will mark retirement for "She's such a role model for us the All-Star who is up for post sea states in her junior year. because she always gives 100 per The success Ackermann enjoyed son honors in the NEC. cent effort in the gym at practice However, she said she is looking in high school had to take a bit of a and on the field in. a game," Beth back seat in college. forward to leaving Marist. Kershaw, a junior pitcher, saia\ "It "I want to get on with my life," There was a changing of the makes us want to follow her." guard during Ackermann's freshman Ackermann, a psychology major, "In a nut shell, Patti is a hustler said. "I want to get a job as a child year. The team was in its inaugural who never quits," Burgin said. "Be season at Marist and was not very psychologist .and would love noth sides being captain, she is the best ing more than to work with kids." good. centerfielder I have ever seen in my "We had to be the ones trying it years of coaching. • "I wouldn't know what to do if out," Ackermann said of the diffi Her work ethic is unsurpassed. I were not playing,", Ackermann culties of the new program. "But She helps the team immensely said, reminiscing on her time at now i it is a total turnaround. Every college. "I've made the best friends through her example; a true impact playing and its rewarding to work aspect is improved." • player." Ackermann now does not have together and earn something impor Freshman newcomer Jenny Carpenter joins her team in an evening One ..particular...,exam'ple of tant to me." : i •••.-'•. • -"• practice session. Carpenter attended nearby Arlington High School. an ill word, to say about today's Ackermann's;work;ethic is how team. coach Burgin had to chase her away Christopher Damiani contributed ClreU •porta photo/Chita Bwlntto "Every aspect' is improved and from practice early on in the season to this report. Bourne's hard work and dedication set example for team by JASON FARAGO and hit for a higher average but that sponge ball on the city streets. Circle Staff (junior) season was a little disap An avid Yankee fan who had pointing. I was expected to do a lot delusions of re-enacting Graig Writer At 5:15 every morning, more and did not meet my own Nettles down at third, Bourne was the top floor of Townhouse B5 be expectations." unfortunately deprived of something gins to stir. Six members of the It is the attitude Bourne embod synonyinous with bur national pas Marist baseball team have to get to ies, not the numbers, that sets him time. morning practice. apart as a player and as a person. Having to grow up fatherless, Jeffrey Rose, a'senior pitcher, is Bourne is perceived as a leader Bourne turned to his mother.' just one of the players who need a by -his peers and coaches. "I felt a little jealous of the other little coaxing to get out of bed. This is evident in Bourne's cap kids," Bourne said. "They had their "There are six of us living to- tain status in both his junior and fathers helping them out. But mom g©fier," Rose said. "He" thinks noth senior- campaigns. was great, she was always.there." ing else to get us up in the morning Early this season, Bourne had to According to,Bourne, it was-his and put of .bed." . exercise those leadership skills. He mother that bore-the greatest influ The "he" Rose refers to is senior arrived early to practice one morn ence .on his life. tri-captain Matthew J. Bourne. ing to oversee a teammate run his "She always backed me athleti Bourne, a member of head coach punishment for repeated tardiness to cally," Bourne, said. "She knew I Art.Smith's first recruiting .class, practice. could only get so far in sports so comes .to Marist via Glendale "There is an obvious leadership she made sure Ihad a level head for, (Queens),' N.Y. _";. role in him," Rose said. "He is a academics as well.. I definitely owe A two sport athlete at Archbishop hard worker. We'll (the team) see her a lot Everything I've become is Molloy High School (also played that and want to work hard as well." because pf her influence." basketball), he was not heavily re "There are- a lot- of guys with But sooner or later, like other ball cruited to play baseball anywhere but more talent than I have," Bourne said players, Bourne knows his time to was attracted to Marist by its fledg about his work ethic. "But no one hang up the cleats is near and enter ling baseball program. will work as hard as me; I'll always ing the work force is imminent:.. "I was not a big homerun hitter be the last out there." "I can't imagine what I'll be or pitcher so it is hard getting re Hence the reason coach Smith doing next year," Bourne said of his cruited to play third," Bourne, the handed Bourne the reigns of leader retirement from the game. "Hope team's third baseman, said. "Since I ship. fully, I will have a job with a public had relatives in the area, I knew "He is one of the guys that keep relations firm or athletic team. But Marist was starting a new program it together," Smith said. "He leads baseball has been so much a part of and I thought it would be a good by example, is a hard worker and me, its going to be hard to get it out opportunity to play." am proud to have him (on my of my system." And play he did. During'his team)." Marist career (four years), Bourne Since the age of six, those early has consistently posted good num days of cartoons and. Crayola, bers. Bourne invested a great deal of time As a freshman, he found a home into the sport of baseball. at the hot corner hitting at a .220 He self-admitted the national average. pastime had become a part of him The numbers would improve and he discovered how much he during his sophomore campaign loved the sport. when he hit a collegiate career best "Everyone else was playing the .300. game (little league)," Bourne said. His next season, despite adding "The more I played, the better I got a couple of homeruns and few more and it turned into a love." runs batted into his stat line, the Like many children, the thought junior hit a respectable .280. of playing Major League Baseball "I'm not really a power hitter," consumed the mind of young Senior tri-captain Matt Bourne takes hitting practice in the gym. Bourne Bourne said. "I'll steal some bases Bourne. He played wiffle ball and hit a .281 last season with 22 RBIs. Orel* (porta plwKVChri* Boftuto