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Monnica Honrade, a 21-year-old student cross country runner, unanimously won last Tuesday’s in-house elec- tion for the Undergraduate Student security Government’s secretary. She re- placed Leidy Ovando, who resigned earlier in October after being over- threatened whelmed with classes and an in- ternship. However, the fairness of n Theft at CUNY this election was questioned after Honrade was in charge of promot- exposes students ing the vacant seat while simultane- ously running unopposed. Facing and alumni the risk of garnering competitors, did she provide enough awareness BY SHERRY MAZZOCCHI that the position was up for grabs? SENIOR STAFF WRITER “I personally didn’t,” Honrade admitted. She recalled, however, At the end of October, the City that some USG offi cials let infor- University of New York informed mation out by word-of-mouth. over 23,000 students and former She also noted that Carl Aylman, students, who were recipients of fi - director of student life, announced nancial aid, that they were victims the vacancy as part of the weekly e- of identity theft. Around Monday, mail from the offi ce of student life. Oct. 15, a laptop with the names “Th e e-mail blast actually went out and social security numbers of stu- to 16,000 people,” Aylman noted. dents who received the Academic “It’s probably more eff ective than if Competency Grant was stolen from they put ads and fl yers on bulletin CUNY premises. boards.” Th e laptop contained a fi le with But one senator, who spoke names, social security numbers, on condition of anonymity in fear citizenship status, GPA and the ex- pected family contribution toward SEE ELECTION PAGE 2 ILLUSTRATION BY DUSTIN WINEGAR tuition of the student recipients of the Academic Competency Grant throughout the CUNY system. Th e fi le did not contain addresses or any family income information. Harvey Shifter, a spokesperson KPMG DREAM Act not a reality for CUNY’s Financial Aid offi ce, described the laptop as inoperable. “When you turned it on,” he said, surveys BY JANA KASPERKEVIC “you would get a blue screen.” In SENIOR STAFF WRITER addition, he said the fi le was pass- word protected. On Wednesday, Oct. 24, just A blue screen does not neces- Baruch days after Baruch students dis- sarily mean that data is irretriev- cussed the possibilities off ered by able, however. Development, Relief and Educa- Richard Holowczak, associate tion for Alien Minors Act (DREAM professor in the computer infor- students Act) during the advocacy work- mation studies program at Baruch shop, “Struggling to Learn, Edu- College, said software programs do cando con Restricciones,” the Sen- not need to be running in order to ate struck down the DREAM Act obtain data from fi les. “You could BY CLAIRE LUI with a vote of 52-44. Sen. Richard attach a hard disk and read all of SENIOR STAFF WRITER J. Durbin, fi ve-year-long sponsor the data off that way.” of the act, called the bill’s failure a He also said that the inviola- A recent KPMG survey of busi- “sad and troubling moment in [the bility of password protection var- ness students from across the na- American history].” ies widely, depending on the pro- tion reveals career opportunities as In March 2006, Walter Bar- gram. the number one reason for choos- rientos wrote for Th e Ticker that, Instructions on recovering ing an employer. “In CUNY alone, which has a long passwords and software programs KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and history of providing higher educa- designed specifi cally f o r advisory fi rm surveyed 50 schools tion to immigrant families, there this purpose are across the nation. are offi cially 3,000 undocumented widely avail- With a total of 358 participants, students who are education them- able on the Baruch College had the highest selves with the hope of one day be- internet. number of respondents and was ing able to work.” USATODAY.COM the only school to have a separate Th e DREAM Act will allow the press release. Th e survey was ad- illegal students at Baruch College ministered online and was intro- to put their education to proper use Senator Richard J. Durbin, an avid supporter of the DREAM Act. duced to students through local at a legal job after graduation and campus recruiters and career cen- provide them with an opportunity Th e act would have applied to before age 16, had graduated from ters at the various schools. to advance their careers and lead a students who had lived in United high school or equivalent, had no life without a constant fear of being States for at least fi ve years before SEE KPMG PAGE 10 deported. its enactment, had entered U.S. SEE SENATE PAGE 2 SEE COMPUTER PAGE 2

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NewsPAGE 2 I THE TICKER NEWS NOVEMBER 5, 2007 Computer theft Election mishandled ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT it’s just a bunch of excuses, but I [did] what I could, they did what of being “ruined, blacklisted and they could.” Two weeks after the never trusted,” charged the direc- offi cial announcement of the va- endangers thousands tor’s e-mail was not enough. “Th at cancy on Oct. 30, the legislators as- is not suffi cient advertising for the sembled for a vote. vacancy,” the senator declared. “Th e whole voting thing was “Th e e-mail never gave details as to kind of a joke, I feel, because ev- when the election would be held or eryone was just laughing. She even anything.” nominated herself, which you can’t In an interview last week, Hon- do,” said Brand, 21, political science rade attempted to explain the major. “Anthony [Hernandez, USG discrepancy. “It’s a mistake that President] kept asking, ‘Anybody I made that I didn’t have time to running against her?’ Of course, no make the fl yers, to print them out one was going to do that.” and to post them up around the Not only was the vote public, school,” she said. Looking back but Honrade was present in the at her inaction, the new secretary room. Her presence created an at- said she thought to herself, “Oh, my mosphere of pressure for those like God, this [refl ects] so bad on me.” Brand, who was intimidated. “Hon- However, advertisements had estly, I didn’t want to vote for her,” been placed for three open senato- the senator recalls, “But I wasn’t rial positions and one treasurer by going to not vote for her because Ovando. Th e advertisement, de- she was right there.” signed by Honrade, ran in the Sept. However, Aylman said there was 4 issue of Th e Ticker, more than two no wrongdoing in the election pro- weeks prior to in-house elections. cess. “If you have a contested elec- While serving as a senator be- tion, they go to executive session fore last week’s victory, Honrade and you talk about the candidates. founded USG’s marketing team, a Th e reason you do that is you don’t student volunteer group in charge want to hurt anyone’s feelings, but of promoting the organization’s she was the only one.” events. Th e group’s work has in- Honrade, who sees her new po- volved developing the new USG sition as a “bridge between the stu- website as well as advertising va- dents and USG,” wants to exceed cant positions. what is normally expected from a For this position, however, the secretary, such as taking minutes standards deviated. “We never re- and keeping records. As the lead- ally advertised it — I don’t think,” er of the marketing team, she has said Holdyn Brand, a senator who pledged to popularize the organi- is also part of the marketing team. zation and make Baruch College “I guess, maybe she forgot.” a greener place. Honrade plans to Honrade said she was caught advocate energy conservation on up in midterms and cross crountry campus. “It always pisses me off championships. “I also had other when I see [a lot of] paper,” she things to pick up and I was really admits. “I just want the USG to be stressed out,” she recalled. “I know more eff ective to the students.” Senate vetoes legalization act ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT policy the White House made clear [President George W.] Bush has a criminal record as well as those number of problems with the bill, who have completed two years of including creating a ‘special class college or served in the military for of illegal aliens’ and off ering a per- two years. Many students who ful- petual amnesty, rather than a one- ILLUSTRATION BY EDWARD DRAKHLIS fi ll these criteria live in New York time forgiveness.” Yet, the threat of ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT A fraud alert requires a credit She immediately went online will attend CUNY in the future be- a veto never came from the White card company or a business to and put alerts on her accounts and cause of its accessibility. House. Holowczak noted, “Someone who double check with the holder of will now monitor their activity. Th e act did have bipartisan sup- “It is our duty to promote re- is determined could fi nd a way to the account before a new credit Rizzo said that both she and port, 11 Republicans voted in its spect for America’s immigration crack the password.” line is opened. her boyfriend tried to call Shifter, favor. However, with immigration laws and fairness for U.S. citizens Shifter said that it was a few Th e fraud alert gives businesses the contact person listed in the let- being an important issue in the up- and lawful immigrants,” stated Mi- days before the fi nancial aid of- the direct contact information of ter, but he had not returned any of coming presidential election, it is nority Leader Mitch McConnell be- fi ce noticed that the laptop was the account holder. Anyone, re- their calls. diffi cult for the presidential candi- fore the vote. “Th ough I recognize missing. Th e laptop was stored in a gardless of whether they are a vic- Shifter said that he has not dates to vote on such acts without and appreciate the tremendous room that required heard of any sus- it having serious consequences on contributions to our country made the knowledge of picious activity their campaign. Presidential can- by generations of legal immigrants, a combination to Ken Krivac’s 19-year-old daughter, who attends Queensborough or economic loss didates Sens. Chris Dodd and John I do not believe we should reward gain access. due to the theft. McCain did not vote and Hillary illegal behavior.” He did not Community College, said, “I was trying to get a job and they weren’t When asked Clinton and Barack Obama voted Th ose in favor of the act argue know any of the what steps CUNY in favor of opening the bill up for that the children should not be details of how the able to do a background check” because of her credit alerts. [...] would take if stu- debate. punished for their parents’ deci- property was sto- dents did incur “Th e problem is the public is sions. “Th e parent’s immigration len or how entry “We have no reports the laptop’s hard drive, which contained Social losses, he said, “I scared and kind of in shock,” ar- is a barrier to the children’s edu- was gained to a se- don’t have an an- gued Tamar Jacoby, a senior fellow cation,” said Juan Adorno, sopho- cured room. Security information, has been accessed,” said a CUNY spokesman. swer at this point.” at the Manhattan Institute, “And more, on Th ursday, Oct. 18. While a police He did say that in members of Congress want to get “I don’t know what the chance report was fi led, response to the re-elected and they don’t think they will be,” stated Sen. Durbin, refer- there are no sus- - Yoav Gonen, The New York Post theft, CUNY will can if they go too far on this issue.” ring to the chances of the DREAM pects and the po- Nov. 1, 2007 no longer store Others like Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchi- Act passage in the years to come. lice, Shifter said, sensitive data on son, proposed amendments to Many believe that the act will not have closed the laptops. When make the act acceptable. Hutchin- be able to pass until well after the case. tim of identity theft, can obtain a asked if the combination on the son proposed replacing the path to elections when the members of CUNY suggests that students fraud alert for their credit reports. door has been changed since the citizenship with a fi ve-year student Congress are more comfortable monitor their credit reports as well CUNY’s website, cuny.edu, has theft, he replied that he did not visa and renewable work visa. with voting on such issues. “But this as put a fraud alert on their ac- links to credit agencies and free know. Members of Congress and the is an idea whose time will come be- counts. By calling any of the three consumer service information. Rizzo said that she was not rely- White House fault the Act for cre- cause it is an idea based on justice major credit agencies, Experian, Sophomore Lillian Rizzo said ing on CUNY to assist her further ating a path to citizenship that is and fairness. To think that these Equifax or Transunion and imple- she knew the letter was coming in the situation. “I don’t under- not available to other immigrants. young people would see their lives menting a fraud alert, it will auto- because her boyfriend, a Brook- stand how a laptop with fi nancial Th e Washington Times reported ruined because their parents […] matically be adopted by all three lyn College student, also received aid information gets stolen in the that “in an offi cial statement of brought them to this country.” agencies. one. fi rst place,” she said. NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 3 Baruch brightens the Way Tuition costs rise at twice the inflation rate n Administration BY ANJU SINGH continued to be the fastest-grow- STAFF WRITER ing form of borrowing, totaling plans to replace more than $17 billion in the 2006- Th e College Board said in re- 2007 academic year. Finance ma- street lamp ports released on Monday, Oct. 22 jor Tanya Leenn, 22, said, “Th is that tuition and fees at public and is going to cost college students BY TAMEKA VASQUEZ private universities have increased whole lot of money to pay for their CONTRIBUTING WRITER this year at more than double the higher-education.” rate of infl ation. As a matter of fact, Baruch Col- At the recent President’s and Students are borrowing more lege students may learn in the Deans’ Reception, it was an- from private loans to fi nance the near future of a $100 increase in nounced that the college would be increase in the cost of higher- the current tuition rate of $2,000 embarking on a new project to cre- education. Th e tuition and other per semester in the third install- ate and improve street lamps sur- costs, excluding room and board, ment of CUNY Compact. Th e rounding Baruch’s campus. rose to an average of $6,185 at CUNY Compact is a plan to create An illumination study showed public four-year colleges this year, a predictable funding stream to fi - that the lamps surrounding the li- an increase of 6.6 percent from last nance public higher education in brary building on 25th Street were year. Tuition increase at private New York. of very poor quality and posed safe- colleges hit $23,712, an increase of Last year the average Pell Grant ty threats to those taking advantage 6.3 percent. declined for the second year in of the late library hours, especially Sandy Baum, a co-author of a row, after taking into account in the height of midterms. the report who is a senior policy the eff ects of infl ation. Th e report Although no student complaints analyst for the College Board and prompted Rep. George Miller, D- were made to draw attention to this a professor at Skidmore College, Calif., and chairman of the House issue, Christopher Cloud, vice pres- said at the news conference, “Th e Committee on Education and La- ident of college advancement, and average price of college is continu- bor, to pledge to try to “rein in” tu- Eric Lugo, director of government ing to rise more rapidly than the ition increases. and community relations, realized consumer price index, more rap- Th e report also included data its importance and took steps to idly than prices in the economy.” on loans by full-time students put the idea into eff ect. Th e report found the changes at for-profi t institutions, fi nding Letters were issued to the Offi ce in tuition increase at public insti- that in 2003-2004, they took out of Public Safety by the 23rd Street tutions closely track changes in an average of $6,750 in loans, ap- Association and Undergraduate fi nancing they receive from state proaching the $7,320 borrowed by Student Government, requesting governments and other public students at private colleges and $642,000 to properly fund this proj- sources. exceeding the $5,390 borrowed ect. When the state and local sup- by those at public four-year insti- Th is would include installation port for public colleges declined tutions and $3,180 at public two- of lamps from 23rd to 25th streets over the last seven years, tuition year ones. and a partnership with design fi rms and fees rose more quickly, and Accounting major Pyma Kimo, that would incorporate the ideas of VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER vice versa. 22, added “Th is is crazy consider- green technology through use of David Ward, president of the ing many students pay for their solar power and wind turbans that One Bernard Baruch Way, above, is the sight of planned improvements. American Council of Education, own college bills and don’t have would also generate energy at a said in a statement released by the other monetary help.” minimal cost. College Board, “We hope that state Robert Shireman, executive Currently, project leaders are governments, which really set tu- director of the Project on Student waiting on approval from CUNY project. Borough President Scott Th ere is no given date to com- ition prices at most public colleges Debt, a nonprofi t organization and the state government. Stringer granted $142,000 while plete the lighting plan, but once and universities, will do their part said, “Student debt is up by an Local leaders have shown their Councilwoman Rosie Mendez set approval is granted, work will begin to reinvest in higher education.” even greater margin than tuitio, concern and have taken necessary aside $500,000 from the city coun- right away. Private loans, those not guar- an 8 percent increase from 2005 to steps in initiating funding for the cil budget to fi nance the plan. anteed by the federal government, 2006, by our accounting.” PAGE 4 I THE TICKER NEWS NOVEMBER 5, 2007 NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 5

New York gives illegals licenses Campus Briefs COMPILED BY MAYA KASHYAP by donating food or money BY DAVID PAULINO SENIOR STAFF WRITER to the receptacles in the of- STAFF WRITER fi ces of Freshman Seminar, • City College of New York Helpline, and the second A month after Elliot Spitzer an- sophomore Shevon Jones fl oor atrium between Nov. 5 nounced a proposal to give illegal was found brutally mur- and 19. All donations will be immigrants licenses, the Bush Ad- dered in her home the night sent the Food Bank for New ministration is allowing New York of Oct. 28. She was found by York City, Donate canned to produce a new version of driver’s police and fi refi ghters who items such as ham, pastas, licenses with enhanced security arrived to put out a fi re be- vegetables, cereals, etc. features that immigrants are al- lieved to be started by her • Spring 2008 registration lowed to obtain. murderer. Th ere have not will begin Nov. 13. Special As the fourth state to reach such been any arrests. permission to take Zicklin a deal, New York is taking a measure • Mitchell Yohai, 24, plunged business courses for spring that is simultaneously innovative to his death from a top 50 2008 will be given to eligible and controversial. Th is augmented Lexington Avenue, at 24 students via ZUPS starting driver’s license will have the same Street, at 1 a.m. this past on Nov. 6. Criteria and ap- security as a passport. Sunday. He landed on the plications for permission Th e enhanced driver’s license is roof of an SUV, which led are on the ZUPS website ba- seen as a method to provide more to the false impression of a ruch.cuny.edu/zups. diffi culties to terrorist intending to car accidednt. However, the • Nov. 6 is the last day to with- obtain a license. police have classifi ed his draw from class with a “W” Th ree diff erent licenses will be CNN.COM demise as a suicide. Grade. issued. Th e fi rst will only be avail- Senator Elliot Spitzer, left, announced the proposal a month ago. • Th ose still interested in • Th e School of Public Aff airs able to legal residents. living close to Baruch in will hold a public forum Th e second type will meet new college housing must par- titled “Presidential Politics: federal standards of the Real ID Act, “I think people don’t under- top Republican on the House ticipate in a survey to deter- Parsing the Polls” on Nov. 12 which will be more diffi cult to ob- stand is that illegal immigrants are Homeland Security Committee, mine the potential demand from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tain and be a deterrent to terrorism. states “Besides being a massive de- for a college residence hall. in the Newman Conference Th e third version will be available feat for the governor, I can’t imagine Log onto http://student- Center. RSVP at (646) 660- to undocumented immigrants. “This isn’t solving many — if any — illegal immigrants voice.com/bd/cunybaruch. 6851 or at spa_conferenc- Eliot Spitzer contends that these coming forward to get the driver’s One respondent will be se- [email protected] measures will make the roads safer anything. It’s licenses, because they’d basically lected to receive an iPod. because every driver is now docu- be labeled as illegal.” • Help fi ght hunger in NYC mented and will bring more immi- just making the In addition, offi cials would not grants “out of the shadows.” furnish information as to whether However, many people have problem worse.” the illegal immigrant’s driver’s li- USG Report qualms with this proposal. Gerald, - Gerald cense could be used to detain un- a sophomore at Baruch College, documented citizens. COMPILED BY 2008; Students who have said, “Th is isn’t solving anything. Baruch College sophomore Luis Cadare, a DHL driver who LUBA BOGOPOLSKAYA transfer or AP credit issues It’s just making the problem worse. is originally from the Dominican SENIOR STAFF WRITER should express them to No wonder we have so many illegal Republic, said “Why are people the president. immigrants, we’re bending over always against anything that helps • Treasurers Report: A • Legislative Aff airs: Black backwards so they can have the going to be driving no matter what,” an immigrant. Th is isn’t going to revised budget has been Male Initiative will take same rights and privileges that na- Denise Alvarado, psychology ma- change anything, just make the passed for Handball Mani- place Dec. 6 during club tive born Americans have.” jor, stated. “Isn’t it better that they roads safer for people. Th e reason acs and the Secret Society; hours, in Room 2-125. Indeed, the population of illegal are documented and that we keep there are so many immigrants in $2,990 will be paid for last • Appeals Committee: immigrants in New York is between a track of them? It’s not like we are the country is because they do the year’s student leadership Th e new e-mail is ap- 500,000 to 1 million. Th e question giving them a license to kill, just to cheap labor nobody else wants to conference. pealscommittee@gmail. that remains is if the proposal will drive.” do.” • Academic Report: Meryll com augment the problem. New York Rep. Peter King, the Lynch event: Jan. 31, PAGE 6 I THE TICKER OPINION NOVEMBER 5, 2007 Did you know . . . ?

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Us Weekly or U.S. Weakly? WTF: It’s a woman’s hell, men just live in it TIMOTHY CHAN who seemingly know nothing about our In recent years, I’ve marveled at how pop governing body’s happenings and even less culture has morphed society to draw all of I love watching some men’s reaction about foreign governments. I would even America’s eyes to celebrity drama. VH1 and towards an attractive woman. After the My next door neighbor is a smart, graceful venture to say that fi ve out of 10 teens in the MTV have been perfect examples of such imperative “Damn, baby!” and a man’s and witty 16-year-old. She ranks high in her U.S. cannot accurately name the main players a shift, where non-stop music and baby grunt of approval, I can’t help but to school honor roll, pitches for her school of the Bush administration, or even their own boomer rock has been replaced by episodes think to myself, “Her life is now com- varsity softball team and has an active role senator. of “Th e Fabulous Life” and Maxim magazine’s plete. She has solidifi ed her spot in Man in student government. She thinks global Who is to blame for this general apathy of “Top Forty over Forty.” Heaven.” warming is terrible and she believes the war America’s teens? Could it be an Iraqi mind ray, Pop culture has infi ltrated news broadcasts Too often, women in Iraq is wrong and unjust. She also thinks a side eff ect of global warming or maybe even as well. It has been a recent turn of events, are objectifi ed by dis- that Condi Rice is a brand of rice you buy a coup by the “Men in Black” with their mind network news programs — in perhaps an respectful once-over to heat up in the microwave and that Alan stunners and black sunglasses? Th e answer is eff ort to attract younger viewers — have oogling. My inner- Greenspan is a game show host. the brainwashing eff ects of American pop decided that Britney Spears beating an SUV feminist comes forth Th is seems to be a typical scenario for culture. with an umbrella would fi t in nicely as news and suddenly, I am young people in America, Th e truth of next to cases of arson and murder on the 11 burdened with the the matter is o’clock news. weight of the exasper- that the majority Now, teens are caught in this media triangle, ation these women LIA EUSTACHEWICH of a young and somewhere between the newsstand and may feel. American’s the millions of celebrity specials, they’ve Let me fi rst preface Opinion Editor knowledge gotten lost on their way to becoming fully the following with the can be found evolved Americans. Parents always seem fact that I’m not placing all males under in the realm of ready to blame the schools for these general an all-encompassing stereotype. But pop culture. Th ey lapses of knowledge, or they put all the blame typical girl talk has proved that every- can tell you the onto the allure of the media. one — guys included — knows at least exact play-by-play of In fact, they are probably to blame for their one, whom I’ll refer to as “Th at Guy.” Britney’s tragic MTV Video child’s apathy because who better is it to “Th at Guy” can be heard making in- Music Awards performance, instill political values and a general interest appropriate comments or rotating 360 but can’t recall even fi ve in politics than the people who are making all degrees to stare at a woman’s naturally seconds of a recent presidential of their child’s major life decisions until the protruding anatomy. debate to save their life. age of 18? Th ey’re the ones who become in- Popular celebrity gossip Celebrity drama and pop culture are not stantly intoxicated by a woman’s pres- magazine Us Weekly tells the due for a downturn anytime soon considering ence or who use those played out pickup story of a changing America, the deal between gossip site TMZ.com and lines, despite knowing that most women where readers of ages 18 to 34 Fox Television for a new show, and celebrity fi nd them a tell-all of character. make up 61 percent of its base bloggers like Perez Hilton, fi nding stardom. While I’ve known some women who readership. Us Weekly readers are However, the 2008 presidential elections stupidly measure their self-worth off im- educated people, 67 percent with are on the horizon. According to the Tides mature catcalls and onslaught of stares, college degrees and 28 percent Center and the Youth Vote Coalition, young others have developed a keen sense of with graduate or professional Americans are a whopping 25 percent of selective hearing and practice obscene degrees. eligible voters. hand gestures to their death. Why are these educated Although most of the youth vote, they So, women who are subjected to people taking to the glossy probably couldn’t tell you one political hot “Th at Guy’s” behavior any longer, before pages of Us Weekly rather than button issue, but they could tell you that you exhaust out your conventional male the solid black and white type Lindsay Lohan and the term “fi re crotch” are deterrent strategies, I off er you easy and of Th e New York Times? Th e synonymous. strangely amusing methods that are sure answer lies in pop culture’s Doesn’t that just make you proud to be to ward off men like vampires to garlic. instant availability. American? If you’re feeling particularly gutsy, WASHINGTONPOST.COM take advantage of the underestimated, yet timeless, fi nger-in-nose trick. Th is takes just seconds to master and is bound to provoke reactions such as the title of this weekly column. Extra points if you can pull off a Bearcats need to sharpen their claws glazed-over expression at the same time without laughing. Another way to discourage wander- MARIA JANSEN explains everything. why the arena was empty. Well, here goes my ing eyes, or to silence whooping “com- Just as the article stated, but in prettier grand fi nale: volleyball team — or for that pliments,” is my signature “Ugly Face,” Usually, when I read Th e Ticker, I feel words, our team sucks. Th at is why the matter, any team — please practice. as dubbed by my boyfriend. You will compelled to write my opinion on some arena was empty. No student in their Don’t play if you feel you are not fi nd that each woman has her own, very articles that really catch my eye, but I never right mind will take away time from ready. Don’t play just for playing. special “Ugly Face” only to be used in fi nd the time to do it. But when I read the their studies or personal life to Th e point of playing is not to have desperate situations when time is dire. article on our latest volleyball game, I knew I go see a team that does not play fun while you’re at it. Th at’s a I found that the scrunched up face, gap- just had to speak my mind this time. well at all. And to me, that is just lie! ing mouth and bulging eyes is most ef- All of us know that Baruch College and not right. Th e point is to win or at fective (refer to my Facebook profi le for sports don’t go together. First of all, this is If the team isn’t ready to least get us close to thinking more ideas). a business school and, as harsh as it may play, then don’t. If the team we might have a chance. However, for the non-daring type, sound, few people care about sports or even is not ready to at least put up Make me proud to be the icy blank stare is the quickest way have time at all to go watch the games. a good fi ght, then don’t play. a Bearcat! I don’t want my to express to a man that he’s not worth Of course, there are a few who do like It is as simple as that. team to win because the a bat of your eye. No direct eye contact them — kudos to them — but the bottom line For those who may opponents play so badly. is needed here — a refusing eye is the is that not even those who do enjoy sports go think I don’t know what I Th at is not really winning. best non-verbal “I’m not interested” re- to watch the games. am talking about, here is Just a couple of victories sponse. So, on Tuesday Oct. 16, the ARC was my confession: I have played from the team, or at least Women, let us slap on our ugliest empty. Is it a curse? Not really. volleyball for seven years. Believe playing a little better, will face and put our index fi ngers to proud Here’s my point. If the coaches in charge me when I tell you that a game between a surely make me take some time out use and unite in fi ghting off “Th at Guy.” of sports in Baruch do not give their team the team that’s bad and a team that’s worse is not of my crazy schedule and go sit in the stands. And men, save your “Yeah, when hell relevance it deserves, then nobody else will. a game. What was going on Oct. 16, was not Th at’s all it takes. freezes over” scoff because, with our icy Take the article published on our last a game. And who knows, maybe, just maybe, the blank stares, it just might. game of women’s volleyball (Issue 7) — it All this takes me back to the question of arena will be packed with students next time.

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n Gail Levin explores abstract expressionism in the Netherlands BY GABRIEL ALDANA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Gail Levin, 20th century Ameri- can art professor at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, is taking full advantage of her Ful- bright Grant by studying the Dutch infl uence on the work of abstract expressionist painter Lee Krasner. Levin, who was recently lauded by Th e Wall Street Journal for her bi- ography of Edward Hopper, hopes to replicate that success in her new biography of Lee Krasner. She is the current Fullbright- Dow distinguished chair at the Roosevelt Study Center in Middle- burg, Netherlands. For decades, painter Lee Kras- ner had been relegated to the less renowned branch of abstract ex- pressionism; she was typically overshadowed by the fame of her “My offi ce is in a former abbey from the 13th century - now updated with good internet connections!” GAIL LEVIN I SPECIAL TO THE TICKER Gail Levin Professor Gail Levin, with husband, at an outdoor cafe in Veere, Netherlands. Baruch art professor husband, the rugged expressionist Jackson Pollock. You may ask what is the Dutch connection? Levin lists the Dutch expatriates Willem de Kooning and Piet Mondrian as signifi cant infl uences on Krasner. “She met de Kooning in the early 1930s, long before she met Jackson Pollock, the man she would marry.” Her introduction to the neoplas- ticist Mondrian, however, was to be more sociable than ideological. Krasner and Mondrian both en- joyed jazz and boogie woogie mu- sic. It was perhaps this energy that translated to her work. Mondrian later commended Krasner for preserving the dis- tinctive rhythm in her work. Th eir shared amusements would also infl uence Mondrian, allowing him to create later in life a work of pal- pable energy, “Broadway Boogie Woogie.” Th is infl uence would re- lease his canvas of its characteristic immobility. Levin is enjoying her time in the Netherlands. She describes the town she lives in as “stepping out of a Vermeer painting.” All she men- tions seems to illustrate the quaint- ness one would associate with the height of Dutch culture. “My offi ce is in a former abbey from the 13th century,” she says ec- statically. “Now [it is] updated with good internet connections!” BARUCH.CUNY.EDU Th e mix of history and technol- ogy is sure to instill productivity in Professor Gail Levin (right) poses with legendary abstract painter, Lee Krasner (left), in 1977. this much-acclaimed instructor and biographer. Th erefore, Levin is excited about promotion of public arts through “We try to travel some of the the Netherlands. “We learned a lot Th e small-town life is a perfect the wealth of information available his Works Progress Administration weekends and see lots of Holland about how the Dutch respect the opportunity for her to focus on to her at Th e Roosevelt Study Cen- initiative. Among the benefactors and Belgium. We have made some environment and have much less- writing Krasner’s biography. “I am ter. of this New Deal program was Lee wonderful Dutch friends, some of waste of energy and other resourc- to give only fi ve guest lectures [in Among the trove of information Krasner, who for a time oversaw a whom are artists,” Levins explains. es than in the U.S.” Zeeland, Netherlands] and to fo- accessible in the archives of the in- group of artists in the Murals Divi- It is not diffi cult to sense the ex- cus on the remaining research and stitution, are documents related to sion, some of which included her citement she feels by fully immers- writing of my book.” President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s husband Pollock. ing herself in the general culture of NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER FEATURES I PAGE 13 Abortion study is ‘mischief-making’

results because the questions that Th e Coalition on are asked are mostly based on the Abortion / Breast Cancer memory of past events, or experi- lists seven risk factors of ences of the respondents. breast cancer: A large number of early studies of the connection between breast • An induced abortion leaves cancer and abortion used a case- breast cells in a state of inter- control study design which is very rupted hormonal develop- prone to recall bias. In these stud- ment, in which they are more ies, women with and without breast susceptible to cancer. cancer were asked to report their • A low age at fi rst birth is pro- previous abortions. tective to the mother. It is more likely that the higher • Childlessness increases the results in women diagnosed with risk of breast cancer. breast cancer and having had abor- • A larger number of children tions in the past were due to the (higher fertility) increases pro- fact that diagnosed women fi nd tection. it easier to admit to their having • Breastfeeding gives addi- an abortion than women who do tional protection. not have cancer, because they are • Hormonal contraceptives are looking to fi nd something in their conducive to breast cancer. past that may have contributed to • Hormonal replacement ther- the disease. Before 1973, induced apy (HRT) is also conducive to abortions were illegal in most of the breast cancer. United States. Th erefore, women may be hesitant to admit that they had an abortion prior to that year. BY SIMI OJU In these studies, only a small DREAMSTIME CONTRIBUTING WRITER number of women were included and the data was collected only Study investigating abortion’s link to breast cancer has no ground to stand on, according to medical organizations. New research by British stat- after breast cancer had been diag- istician Peter Carrol, of London’s nosed. Th e women’s histories of tion with breast cancer was con- them with results obviously riddled only purpose was to cause anxiety. Pension and Population Research miscarriages and abortions were ducted. Denmark, a country with by recall bias. It stated, “Th is report should not Institute, attempted to prove that based on their self-report rather very detailed medical records on Th e Royal College of Obstetri- infl uence women in making deci- abortion was the “best predictor of than their medical records. all of its citizens, looked at 1.5 mil- cians and Gynecologists called the sions about abortions at diffi cult breast cancer.” Some prospective studies have lion women born between 1935 study “mischief-making,” whose times in their life.” But even with Karen Malec, the attempted to address the prob- and 1978 and linked their data for president of the Coalition on Abor- lem of recall bias by looking at the induced abortions with records of tion/Breast Cancer, agreeing with birth certifi cates of children born women with breast cancer. During a workshop in Febru- term pregnancy. Th at is, a preg- his fi ndings, the National Cancer to mothers with breast cancer. Th e All of the information was there- ary 2003, involving more than nancy that results in the birth of Institute states that Carrol’s results, number of previous abortions is fore complete and could not be in- 100 of the world’s leading ex- a living child. as well as most research attempt- listed on the birth certifi cate of the fl uenced by recall data. Th e result perts who study pregnancy and • Induced abortion is not associ- ing to connect abortion and breast child. Th is study did not fi nd any showed that induced abortions breast cancer risk, the U.S. Na- ated with an increase in breast cancer, are “fl awed.” increase in the risk of breast cancer had no overall eff ect on the risk of tional Cancer Institute, based cancer risk. Scientists in the American Can- in women whose abortions were breast cancer. on human and animal studies, •Recognized spontaneous abor- cer Society say that the research followed by live birth. So if all these fi ndings were re- declared: tion — miscarriage — is not as- used to base these conclusions is In the 1990s, the largest, and leased so many years ago, it’s a • Th e risk of breast cancer is tem- sociated with an increase in fl awed due to what is known as some would say most reliable, wonder why Carrol would risk his porarily increased after a long- breast cancer risk. recall bias, an error that occurs in study attempting to connect abor- career by attempting to counter PAGE 14 I THE TICKER FEATURES NOVEMBER 5, 2007 PAGEBusiness 8 I THE TICKER BUSINESS NOVEMBER 5, 2007 Hedge fund careers explode CAREER n Experts demystify CORNER the predictors of BY SUSANA GOMEZ industry success STARR CDC CORRESPONDENT What your cover letter BY ROGER GELFAND should do for you. CONTRIBUTING WRITER An eff ective cover letter Baruch students clamored into expresses a high level of in- a packed classroom for the chance terest and knowledge about to heed the advice of two hedge the organization and the job fund veterans on Tuesday, Oct. 23. in which you are interested. Th e Job$mart Career Hour featured It should grab the employer’s Baruch alumnus Lawrence Simon, attention and point out why a co-founder and the president of you, above all other appli- Ivy Asset Management Corp., and cants, should be contacted for Bill Richards, the senior client re- an interview. Do not send a lationship manager of hedge funds résumé without a cover letter for UBS. Simon and Richards gen- unless the employer specifi es erously donated their time to give TOM SAITTA I THE TICKER otherwise. a short overview of the hedge fund Since the cover letter is industry, inspiring personal histo- Bill Richards, right, senior manager of hedge funds for UBS, discusses his extensive experience in the industry. what will be seen fi rst, it must ries and answered questions pre- be well written in order to per- sented by Baruch students. suade the employer to look Simon embarked on his career at your résumé. Do not write as a self-declared “B-level” staff a generic cover letter to send accountant. When his entrepre- out everywhere; edit it for neurial spirit got the best of him, he each position you apply for. co-founded Wall Street Concepts However, when applying for Inc., which provides computerized a job posted in Starr Search, investment securities record-keep- check whether a cover letter is ing and performance measurement required. systems. Here are some basics that Simon ultimately sold the fi rm all cover letters should in- to McGraw-Hill. At that point, Si- clude: mon founded Ivy Asset Manage- Paragraph 1: Tells the em- ment [named after a street he lived ployer the position for which on] as a way to introduce wealthy you want to be considered. investors to a diversifi ed portfolio of Th is is short — usually two or managers that they normally would three sentences. It should: not have access to without an enor- • Explain why you are mous amount of capital. Th e “fund sending a résumé. Be spe- of fund” concept took off . Ivy went VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER cifi c. Address the exact posi- from running $800,000 in 1984 to Students clamored into a 14th fl oor classrom while absorbing hedge fund knowledge. tion you are applying for and current assets under management where you learned about it. If of $16 billion. you were referred to the ad- According to Simon, the typi- hedge fund industry. element is self-discipline. You can’t who founded hedge funds in the dressee, indicate by whom, cal day at a fund of funds involves Simon also spoke about the be arrogant if you want to be suc- late 1940s. using the name of a contact or tracking and analyzing manag- trend of taking hedge funds public. cessful. Th e fourth trait is faith in Richards’ views succeeding in mutual acquaintance. ers. However, working for a fund Although many hedge fund man- the unknown. Finally, you must un- the hedge fund industry is akin to Paragraph 2: Highlights of funds is not limited to being a agers justify going public as a way derstand that patience is a virtue. succeeding in any other endeavor; some of your most relevant trader or analyzing hedge funds. to gain permanent capital, Simon Richards off ered his own in- it is necessary to study the super- experiences and qualities. Use Numerous subdivisions such as views the motives as basically “be- sightful perspective on hedge stars in the fi eld. Richards recom- it to: accounting, I.T. and H.R. are neces- ing greedy.” He argues that there funds. If you have been watching mends Louis Peltz’s New Investment • Call attention to your sary to facilitate Ivy’s success. are not very many good reasons for CNBC recently, you have undoubt- Superstars and books on George background. Detail leadership When asked whether hedge hedge funds to go public, and do- edly seen Bill Richards comment- Soros and Michael Steinhardt as re- and work experiences that are funds are rightfully portrayed as ing so risks damaging one’s legacy. ing on the hedge fund industry. Th e quired readings for budding hedge relevant to the position. Focus secretive, unregulated investment So what advice does Simon be- charismatic relationship manager fund managers. on two or three specifi c ac- vehicles that allow the ultra rich to lieve every burgeoning “Master of hedge funds at UBS began in- What about the many Baruch complishments and provide make speculative bets and become of the Universe” needs to know? vesting in hedge funds in 1983. Th at students who are fi nding it diffi cult specifi c examples. Avoid reit- even richer, Simon responded that He treated the students to the fi ve same year he met the legendary Ju- to break into the hedge fund indus- erating information from your journalists usually have an agenda qualities that he feels are the pre- lian H. Robertson of Tiger Fund. He try? résumé word for word. to write negatively about hedge dictors of success. Th e fi rst attri- remains close to Robertson till this Richards believes that hav- • Refl ect your motivation. funds. Journalists, according to bute is passion. day and continues to cover Robert- ing faced adversity in the past can Th e tone of your letter conveys Simon, often sensationalize the Without enthusiasm for what son for UBS. make you a stronger person. Per- your personality, motivation, hedge fund industry to grab head- you do, you will never be success- If you are truly interested in sistence is key. You have to keep enthusiasm and communi- lines, while other businesses such ful. Th e second quality is deter- hedge funds, Robertson recom- k n o ck-ing on doors, even if you cation skills. Th is may be the as mutual funds often fi nd it in mination. You must focus on your mends researching the man who have to knock on a 100 doors before longest section of the letter, their best interests to lambaste the talents and never give up. Th e third started it all, Alfred Winslow Jones, one opens. so it can be divided into two paragraphs. But remember, don’t make it generic; focus on those strengths that best The Offi ce of Student Life is hosting a Top analyst reinvents y=mx+b match this position in particu- series of seminars to further develop lar. your leadership skills. Paragraph 3: Keep this short. It should: BY LISA O’CONNOR As he explained, y represents • It’s the little things that you do • Show that you are inter- Leadership Fair CONTRIBUTING WRITER you; m represents momentum that will set you apart from the rest Monday, Nov. 5 (NVC) ested in following up. Refer to which is the art of doing something and help you stand out. your enclosed résumé, state Second Floor lobby From the Mailroom to a Cor- without having to put a lot of en- • Keep in mind that as you suc- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. your contact information (e- ner Offi ce on Wall Street, featured ergy behind it; x represents execu- ceed, you are taking your commu- mail and phone number), and guest speaker Cid Wilson, who was tion, that is putting your plans and nity with you. indicate your interest in hear- Leadership and Service Learning ranked as the No. 1 business ana- goals into action and b represents • If you do things ordinarily you Tuesday, Nov. 6 ing from them. Finally, always lyst by Forbes Magazine. birth, the situations in our lives that will get ordinary results, but if you thank the reader for his/her Room 3-215 (NVC) Th is event was presented by we cannot avoid such as your so- do outstanding things you will get 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. time and consideration. ASEDOM and cosponsored by cioeconomic status. outstanding results. Th e Starr Career Develop- ALPFA, NABA, the Starr Career De- Wilson provided the following With advice on how to suc- ment Center will be off ering Leadership and Mentorship velopment Center and the Offi ce of career strategies that proved to be cessfully position yourself in the Wednesday, Nov. 7 a workshop on Résumé and Student Life to provide fi rst hand eff ective in his success: job market of your choice, Wilson Cover Letter Writing, on Tues- Room 3-215 (NVC) knowledge of the importance of • Don’t be afraid to take a low- made clear what it takes to be No. 1 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in leadership and career planning. er position to get your foot in the by stating, “focusing on what you’ll Room 2-190 NVC. From Wilson’s account of work- door. become and not on your challenges Format and content of both Careers and Leadership ing in UBS’ mailroom to landing • It’s not what you know, but will get you to the top.” Thursday, Nov. 8 your résumé and cover let- competitive fi nancial roles in such who you know. Th is event provided the know ter will be discussed. Prepare Room 3-215 (NVC) companies as Smith Barney, he at- • Get someone in your ideal how on what it takes to be a great 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. questions. You will receive tributed his success to the use of company to vouch for you to assure leader from a proven one. many suggestions for how to the mathematical equation: y = mx that your résumé receives atten- make improvements. + b. tion. NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 9 How to get to the real world

Do unto text message typing and smiley faces as you did unto your high-school ex’s pictures and love letters: erase them from your professional life. Re-read your e-mails before you send them, use spell check and make sure your subject lines are as clear as newspaper headlines, identifying both you and the nature of your message. Avoid exclamation points — ex- cept for the day when you get the job.

5. Network with your neighbors. “70 to 80 percent of jobs are found through networks,” said Pol- lak. And who makes up these net- GETTINGFROMCOLLEGETOCAREER.COM works? Th e people around you. Professors, alumni, mentors, class- Pollak’s book off ers “90 things to do mates and co-workers are all viable before you join the real world” and is a resources for getting jobs. Talk to those you know about must-read for undergraduates. your interests and plans. Chances are, someone they know — some- one within their network — is seek- n Concrete career ing to get what you are seeking to give. steps for young ELLEN CAHILL I SPECIAL TO THE TICKER 6. Maintain the connection. professionals Lindsey Pollak, left, with a Financial Women’s Association mentor. It is not enough to mention an interest or desire once — you must BY STACEY KOROLKOVA week, shared her top seven tips. off er a job post-interview may be guess which TV shows you should follow up. PRODUCTION MANAGER turned off by, “Yeah, you reached be watching? Or if you are after a “But persist without being a 1. Get organized. me. Now go away.” job at Google, what e-mail address pest,” recommended Pollak. “Help “Get active,” urges Lindsey Pol- “Today’s average student will should be listed on your résumé?” other people fi rst.” lak. And she doesn’t mean going to switch careers eight to 12 times,” 2. Become an expert researcher. Th is is as simple as sending a the gym. said Pollack. College graduates often sim- 3. Clean up your online image. thank-you card after an interview, In an era of health-conscious So much change means much mer in a stew of identical GPAs and If you post it on the World Wide presenting a greeting card during crazes, college students are bom- to learn from and much to keep identical majors. Web, it is there to be seen world- the holidays or inviting someone barded with new and improved track of. To not blend in, “diff erenti- wide. Th us, your Facebook profi le out for coff ee. ways to improve their physical She advises starting a career ate yourself by what you will do,” — even if you claim it is “private” If the memory of you is equated selves. notebook. Whether it is a com- urged Pollak. Become an industry — should not be rated higher than with something pleasant, a person But methods of improving their puter fi le, a Five-Star spiral or even insider. PG. is much more likely to want to have career health are more elusive. Al- a shoebox, the career notebook Set up a Google News Alert for Images displaying bar romps or you around, and help you out. though students comprehend the should be used as an assessment the industry in which you wish to half nude upper bodies are unad- need to build their résumés, devel- tool, to help you evaluate past ex- work, especially the company with visable if you are seeking a job at 7. Don’t curb your enthusiasm! op interview skills and expand their periences and know exactly what which you will be interviewing. a more conservative institution. If When boxing coaches talk professional networks, few actually you want in future ones. Make sure to read insider industry that cramps your style, then maybe about their fi ghters having “heart,” know how to do so. In addition to a career note- blogs and newspapers. that job is not for you. they mean “strong desire to win” In Getting from College to Ca- book, Pollack urges students to get Th e obvious choice for fi nance — one which may even supersede reer: 90 Th ings to do before You Join their own business cards. Th ese majors is Th e Wall Street Journal, 4. E-mail like a professional. the competitor’s superior physical the Real World, author Lindsey Pol- need not contain anything except while someone interested in pub- “HEY! resume attachd! Can’t ability. lak off ers action-steps to jump start for a full name and current contact lishing should subscribe to Pub- wait to hear back l8r!!! :-P xOxO Make sure you have “heart.” Re- a career. information. lisher’s Weekly. – [email protected].” cruiters want to see that you want Pollak, who spoke at the Finan- It is also wise to have your voice- In addition you should “do the It is doubtful that a recruiter the job, so show it. cial Women’s Association Baruch mail sound as if it were a company human stuff , too,” said Pollak. “If receiving the aforementioned mes- Mentoring Program luncheon last extension. An employer calling to you’re applying to work at Lifetime, sage will call back “l8r.” PAGE 10 I THE TICKER BUSINESS NOVEMBER 5, 2007

IBC INTERVIEW SERIES: PRIVATE EQUITY KPMG surveys Baruchians ß CONTINUED FROM FRONT futures. Only 8 percent of Baruch three to fi ve years and 53 percent BY INVESTMENT BANKING CLUB What are the skills needed for students expressed the need to of these students would like to pur- PE? Baruch students were able to consult with their parents about ca- sue international assignments and To help students learn more Good overall business sense, locate the survey on Blackboard reer related issues, a fact that came work abroad. Th e most attractive about careers in investment bank- and having a sharp eye for emerg- where a link opened up to the sur- as a surprise to the team behind the regions amongst respondents were ing, sales & trading, asset manage- ing trends. Many of the bankers we vey. As an incentive, participants survey. Brazil, Russia, India and China. ment and research, the Investment choose have a particular expertise had the opportunity of winning an Of the Baruch student body, 74 Th ese results help identify some Banking Club will be interviewing in a certain group that they have 80GB iPod. percent feel that they will be more of the factors that are important professionals from these fi elds for developed in banking. It could be Respondents range from all to students and to companies that your reading pleasure. healthcare, leveraged fi nance, etc. four-grade levels up to graduate want to attract top talent. In this special issue, Larry Llere- As a result of this, they know the school with the majority being ju- “While there is no doubt that na, vice president of Alumni & Pro- industry inside and out and can niors and seniors because career companies need to think of qual- fessional Relations, was fortunate give a better analysis of emerging choices are more relevant to them. “Of the Baruch student ity of life issues when trying to at- enough to speak with Harvey Mal- trends in that sector. Also, just like Other schools that participated in- tract new recruits, ‘millennials’ lement, a Baruch MBA alumni, who in banking, fi nancial modeling is a clude Brigham Young University, body, 74 percent want interesting and challenging is the founder of Harvest Partners, a critical skill that must be mastered. Penn State, Virginia Tech, Universi- feel that they will job opportunities,” said KPMG’s middle market private equity shop. You can’t go from home to fi rst base ty of Washington and University of Fernandez. “After accepting an of- Please read on; this interview will without the modeling. In the upper Mississippi. All respondents across be more fi nancially fer, new recruits look at the career give you a more indepth look into ranks of private equity, strong inter- the country were business majors. value proposition and employers the private equity arena. personal and communication skills Th e survey titled, “KPMG cares successful than their must off er a rewarding career path are also needed to ensure a steady about what you have to say about to enhance retention eff orts.” What are the main diff erences fl ow of new deals. your future career and work-life parents, while 48 In an eff ort to match the alter- between private equity, venture expectations!” was designed to un- ing needs of fi rst time job seekers, capital and banking? What can I do to improve my derstand the various factors that percent believe that KPMG has modifi ed their recruit- PE consists of a fi rm allocating a chances of someday landing in infl uence a student’s career choice. they will have a ment strategy and job focus to re- pool of money into buying out dif- PE? “We are trying to get a pulse fl ect these new requirements. ferent companies. Venture capital I would suggest to anyone who on students’ mind-sets across the much better work-life To focus more on company is providing funding for a company wants to someday land in the PE nation so that we can react pro- career architecture, they have in- that needs it. fi eld to try to get into investment spectively to evolve with their pref- balance compared troduced “Career Navigation,” an You’re essentially betting that banking at some point and to net- erences,” explained Manny Fernan- online tool available to employees an idea will become big. It’s a huge work. Most PE shops look at bank- dez, KPMG’s national managing to their parents. ” that allows them to pilot diff erent risk, as many VC shops become ers to fi ll the roles in their compa- partner of campus recruiting. career opportunities within the very successful or fl ops most of the nies, since banking is relatively Baruch’s results almost parallel company. times. PE and banking are often similar in nature to PE. the outlook of the 2,200 students KPMG also recently had career intertwined, but in PE you actually I would also like to stress net- that were surveyed across the na- fi nancially successful than their training in Madrid and has intro- analyze companies from an acquir- working as a way to get into PE. tion. parents while 48 percent believe duced various global opportunities ing perspective, rather than an ad- Getting into PE is such a diffi cult “Th ere were similarities around that they will have a much bet- such as international rotation pro- visory one. task, that building your network at the country in that 57 percent of ter work-life balance compared to grams at countries such as India an early age, specifi cally with bank- participants picked career oppor- their parents. or China to work for 18 months to How does one end up in PE? ers, is something that will improve tunities as the most important fac- In regards to work hours and three years. Many bankers look at PE as the your chances in the future. MBA tor,” said Bill Ferguson, associate retirement, 38 percent of Baruch Th e result of this survey high- next level after doing banking for a students should take the opportu- director of corporate communica- students expect to work an average lights the sentiments of graduating few years. Most investment bankers nity to use their MBA program for tions at KPMG. of 45 hours per week and would students and will undoubtedly be fi nish a two year analyst program the networking purposes as well as Similarities in results reinforce prefer to retire between the ages of of great interest, especially compa- and go back to get their MBA. the learning benefi ts. the fact that students around the 51 and 60. nies looking to build a successful We recruit most of our analysts country share mutual feelings, Th e impact of globalization and workforce. straight from MBA programs at top Next week’s Th e Ticker will feature which is a signifi cant observation the importance of international According to KPMG’s Fernan- schools. Th e new hires become PE an interview about sales and trading. for companies seeking to attract work experience were also indicat- dez, “Firms that place an emphasis associates where they work their To learn more, visit investmentbank- the brightest graduates. ed in the results of the survey. Th e on developing people will be at the way up into positions with more re- ingclub.com or e-mail the club at info@ Th e survey also revealed that majority of Baruch respondents forefront of attracting the best and sponsibility. investmentbankingclub.com students are confi dent about their expect to stay at their fi rst job for the brightest.” NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 11

BUSINESS BRIEFS The dropping value of the where America is no longer the BY EMMANUEL ONYENYILI U.S. dollar and the decrease leading nation. BUSINESS EDITOR in plants and manufacturing facilities in America were also Hedge Fund Discussion Sigma Alpha Delta Forum discussed. Some participants On Thursday, Nov. 1, the Sigma Alpha Delta Honor even questioned a need for founder of Aquamarine Capital Society recently held a forum the discussion, claiming that Management and senior portfolio discussion titled “Sigma America still has the biggest manager, Guy Spier joined Forum’,” which is a new idea economy, and after a few years of the Investment Banking Club based on students, faculty and leveling off by emerging markets, and Golden Key International staff gathering to discuss the America will regain the menial Honour Society for a discussion most pressing topics and ideas of economic power lost. about the hedge fund industry our day. China was characterized and how to break in. This week’s topics centered as having great potential to around America’s culture and become the new superpower Undergraduate Camp at whether America can sustain its because of its size, human Goldman Sachs position as a superpower. During capital, extraordinary levels of On Monday, Oct. 29, Cheryl the discussion of globalization, productivity and growth. Also Pinkard, Goldman Sachs many students promoted discussed was the plight of the undergraduate and diversity protectionist policies and ideas American school system and recruiter came on campus to such as taxes on corporations the lack of emphasis on science, discuss career opportunities who vigorously outsource engineering and innovation. within Goldman Sachs for positions. This was coupled with A discussion about capital and undergrads; specifically, the ideas of sanctioning or putting economic markets in a modern Scholarship for Excellence and barriers to American consumers day economy is a highly complex the Undergraduate Camp. on the companies who outsource one. The hour long period did over a certain pre-determined little justice to the enormity of Target Networking threshold. the subject matter. The Collegiate Association During this discussion, The hope was that the of Women in Business hosted some felt that all nations must discussion aroused enough Target recruiters who gave find the cheapest resource in a interest among the students in a presentation on the art of “Survival of the Fittest” battle of attendance to begin discussing networking and gave students diminishing profit margins and this important topic with friends interviewing tips. Students increased competition from new and other classmates who may also learned about internship global players. or may not have to face a world opportunities with Target. LeisurePAGE 18 I THE TICKER LEISURE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 ThaiNY satisfies big appetites

ThaiNY available, is defi nitely one of the 394 3rd Ave. on 28th St. restaurant’s fi nest concepts. A concept that rivals it, how- New York, NY, 10016 ever, is the lunch special. Every (212) 696-2888 day, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Th aiNY Subway: 6 to 28th St. off ers a lunch that consists of an appetizer and an entrée from only $6.95 (with chicken, beef or vege- tables) to $9.95 (for shrimp, squid, BY MARIANE ST. MAURICE vegetarian duck, or a combination COPY EDITOR of any two). Th e appetizer is a choice of the Living up to its name, Th aiNY traditional dumpling or spring combines the New York City life- rolls, amongst others, a soup or a style with Th ailand’s specialties. Th ai salad. Th e shrimp dumpling Located on the East Side of is served in a sauce that I imagine Manhattan, the modern, funky- is supposed to complement it, but looking décor of the restaurant tastes better without it. Th e dump- stands out in the midst of various lings were good regardless, but the hole-in-the-wall eateries and delis spring rolls, with a sweet and sour that line the same street. sauce, are a better choice to start Th e fl oor-to-ceiling windows off your meal. give passersby the chance to see As for entrees, Th aiNY off ers a the spacious interior where cus- variety of choices, from Th ai curry tomers are enjoying a quick break. MARIANE ST. MAURICE I THE TICKER and fried rice, to Th ai noodles and From the outside, Th aiNY may Wok stir-fried. look soothing and laid-back, but ThaiNY has a convenient corner location on 3rd Ave. and 28th Street. Th e curry and fried rice looked the friendly Th ai staff has obvi- good and were very well presented, ously adapted to the New York City but I chose the traditional Pad Th ai pace. so as to better compare it to other Walking to the upbeat music restaurants. that fi lls the place, the waiters and And I have to say, this Pad Th ai hosts are effi cient, to say the least, was not only ready quickly, but as they scurry between the door, came in a reasonable serving, like kitchen and tables, picking up most meals here, and was deli- forks and fi lling up empty glasses cious. It might not quite measure with water. However, they seem to up to original Pad Th ai served in be slightly less concerned about Th ailand, but can certainly rival the customers who are already eat- any found in New York. ing, but are still ready to help when As I was getting ready to leave asked. the restaurant, my stomach satis- Even though the customers fi ed and my wallet practically un- seem to be relaxed and enjoying hurt, I considered how well Th aiNY their food, I can’t help but feel fi ts in New York. like everything is going too fast It brings excellent food to New — an impression reinforced by the Yorkers, and doesn’t take up too kitchen aide whom I caught throw- much of their time. In fact, you can ing the take-out bags out of the easily be in and out of there within kitchen and onto the fl oor. a half-hour, just in time for your Th e whole place is charming, next class. though, with its small, dark wood- And located on 28th Street, en-like tables on which stands a Th aiNY is only a fi ve-minute walk small vase containing even smaller from school — provided you walk sunfl owers. at a New York City pace. Th e brightly colored main wall in the fi rst room is lined with a hot- MARIANE ST. MAURICE I THE TICKER Out of 5 stars: pink bench, and is covered with matching circular cushions, giving Circular cushions off er unique back support for diners. Food: ´´´´½ the room a fun and modern look. Service: ´´´´ Th ough no lighting other than lights hang from the ceiling. And and the more offi cial-looking back arranged. Th is wall, which I as- Atmosphere: ´´´´ the sunlight is necessary during placed in the middle of the restau- room, is a wall lit up with diff erent sumed to be the way to the two pri- Price: $$$ (15-30) the day, a couple of MOMA-worthy rant, between the casual fi rst room colors, in which wine bottles are vate rooms the restaurant makes

SEX WITH MICHELLE & ELYSSA There’s more to contraception than just condoms

did not have one available.” with spermicide on it. n Students have a While Baruch has been trying • A diaphragm is a latex disc that to keep this statistic as low as pos- is placed inside the vagina. • A ring is a fl exible device that variety of options sible, most college students, both is inserted into the woman’s va- male and female are still • Th e Bill control pill has estro- gina. It releases hormones, which when it comes unaware of the gen and progestin, which work protects against pregnancy. other available by stopping ovulation and the to safe sex contraceptive. movement of sperm. • Sponge a barrier that prevents semen from en- It has come to our at- So here are a • Film is a thin sheet tering the cervix. tention that Baruch Col- few other choices that contains a chemi- lege is an advocate of in case a condom cal called nonoxynol- Since Baruch is safe sex. At Freak Fest, on just isn’t handy - 9. It is placed near the working so hard to Th ursday, Oct. 25, we both cervix and dissolves in a keep accidental noticed that the table of • Abstinence is few seconds. pregnancies from food and drinks had a large not participating in DREAMSTIME occurring, both Mi- bowl of condoms. But why sexual intercourse, • Foam placed into a woman’s chelle and I feel that these tips would a food table have a and is the number vagina, it destroys sperm and pre- could lend a helping hand. ton of condoms on it? one way to prevent vents it from getting to the egg. So while you are at your According to a Henry pregnancy. next event at Baruch, or J. Krasier Statistic, “For- • Th e Patch a thin beige patch, when you’re getting in the • ty-two percent of college DREAMSTIME Cervical Cap is a which is placed on the skin. It re- mood, just keep in mind that males reported instances when small cap, made of latex, leases medication on the skin that there is more than one way they wanted to use a condom but that is placed in a woman’s vagina destroys the sperm. to prevent pregnancy. DREAMSTIME NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER LEISURE I PAGE 19 Student opens restaurant

plays in the background, adding Shachis Restaurant liveliness. 197 Havemeyer Street Since Boyer is the only waiter, Brooklyn, NY 11211 service can be a bit slow, but none- theless friendly, and Boyer is eager (718) 388-8884 to chat with customers. Subway: J, M, Z to Marcy Ave. Th e menu is extensize and fea- tures everything from salads, soups, entrees, sides, and desserts. BY OLEXA CAPILI One good thing is that breakfast SENIOR STAFF WRITER is served until 5 p.m., and a great breakfast item is the Cachapas Baruch College can be proud d’Queso ($7.50). Th is consists of that one of its own can add the title a large sweet-corn pancake that is “restaurant owner” to his resume. topped with farmer’s cheese. Pedro Boyer, a senior at Baruch, A cup of hot cocoa ($2) though, has recently opened Shachis Res- might be a little too “homey,” as it taurant in the southern part of Wil- tastes like it is simply made from a liamsburg, Brooklyn. powedered packet. A better option Th e menu features authentic is the natural juice ($2), which is Venezuelan cuisine, which refl ects blended on the spot. Boyer’s heritage. For appetizers, the empanadas Boyer happens to be a commu- are a house specialty and come nications major at Baruch, with a in a wide variety. Th ey are made minor in English. with cornmeal and, like a true Ven- When asked if any of Baruch’s ezuelan street-cart fashion, are all VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER classes have helped him in operat- served with sauces. ing the restaurant, Boyer stated that Th e Vegetariana ($2) is fi lled Boyer serves Venezuelan cuisine. they indeed have. He attributes his with roasted vegetables — zuc- marketing class as being the most chini, yellow peppers, onions and vieja.” helpful, as that class has taught him cheese. Th e empanada is served Th e entrees are served with two how to market the restaurant and with a delicious salsa. side dishes. As a side, choose the deal with personnel. Meanwhile, the adventurous Ca- delicious yuca fries ($2), which are Shachis is located in a predomi- zon empanada ($2.50) is fi lled with crunchy and thickly cut. Th e green nantly Spanish neighborhood. Mako shark, with a taste similar to plantains ($2) are thinly cut and Th e interior of the restaurant is a strong fi sh/crab fl avor. It is served fried. very laid-back and cozy, with only with aioli sauce, which balances For dessert, the Quesillo ($3.50) about 10 tables. Th e atmosphere is the strong seafood fl avor nicely. is a sure pleaser. It is similar to fl an, very homelike, with its plastic mis- Entrees typify the authentic except that it is denser as it is made matched tablecloths and mugs, and “peasant food” of Venezuela. Th e with cheese. Whipped cream on one easily feels as though they are Hallaca Venezolana ($8) features a the side! Overall, Shachis Restau- in his or her grandmother’s kitchen large cornmeal tamale fi lled with rant is a great place to try Venezu- waiting to be fed. chicken, pork and beef fricass, elan food. Th is is quite fi tting, as most of served with chicken salad. Out of 5 stars: the recipes originate from Boyer’s Th e Pabellon Criolo ($10) fea- paternal grandmother. Th e walls tures a platter of shredded fl ank Food: ´´´ are brightly colored and decorated steak, sweet plantains, black beans Service: ´´´ with miniature replicas of Venezu- and white rice. Here, the shreded Atmosphere: ´´´ elan country homes and other Ven- steak is mixed with sauce and is Price: $$$ (10-20) ezuelan crafts. Venezuelan music similar to the Spanish dish “ropa PAGE 20 I THE TICKER LEISURE NOVEMBER 5, 2007 NOVEMBERArts 5, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 15 Married mimicks daytime soap operas

BY DENNIS MARTIN aff air with Trina is exposed. STAFF WRITER Th e juxtaposition of comedy and drama is omnipresent, and In just three weeks, Tyler Per- Perry skillfully intertwines both art ry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” has forms. earned over $50 million in ticket One minute, viewers are seeth- sales, making the dramedy about ing at one of Mike’s endless fat marital woes a surprise hit. jokes, and the next, they’re laugh- Part of the fi lm’s success can be ing at Angela’s alcohol-fueled ti- attributed to daytime a genre that rades. has been entertaining audiences Perry borrows yet another soap for decades — daytime soap op- opera staple as he centers the story eras. on the female leads. As writer, director, executive Th ough Jackson is billed as the producer and star, Perry steals star, it’s Scott, with her tearjerker heavily from this medium with performance, and Smith, deliver- the only distinctive diff erence be- ing non-stop comedy, who own the ing, the fi lm’s all African-American fi lm. cast. Jackson is only granted one fi ne First, Perry hired good-looking moment when a guilt-ridden Patty actors to portray the usual crop of collapses in Gavin’s arms over the one-dimensional characters found death of their son. on soaps: a mistress, a hunk, a vil- Sheila, clearly written as the lain and a heroine. Th en, he created heroine, is the only multi-layered confl ict for those characters within character throughout the fi lm. a picturesque town. Her character displays an enor- Add a little romance, cheat- mous amount of growth as she ing spouses and a fi ctional setting, evolves from an overweight, low and you have a two hour episode self-esteem divorcée, to a slender of “Th e Young & the Restless,” Tyler and blissful new bride. Perry-style. LIONS GATE FILMS Completing the cast is Sharon Cast in the role of a picture-per- Leal in a supporting role as Terry’s fect couple is Janet Jackson as Patty, Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela (Tasha Smith) in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? (Perry) workaholic and sexless an author and psychiatrist, and Ma- wife, Diane, and newcomer Lam- lik Yoba as her architect husband, man Rucker as Sheila’s savior and Gavin. Lake Leland, there’s company in Mike and Trina are not the only hunky Marcus (Michael Jai White) the town’s saintly sheriff , Troy. Each year since college, Patty the form of Trina (Denise Boutte), one’s keeping a secret, however; chokes his wife, Angela (Tasha “Why Did I Get Married?” is an and Gavin invite their fellow mar- the beautiful mistress of villain- nearly everyone is. Th e revelations, Smith), after she admits to infect- entertaining fi lm from start to fi n- ried friends on a weeklong vaca- ous Mike (Richard T. Jones) and which take place during dinner, are ing him with a venereal disease. ish with a well-blended mix of hu- tion to assess the state of their mar- best friend to his unsuspecting and the highlight of the movie. Dramatic moments are present mor, sadness and classic soap op- riages. obese wife, the God-loving Sheila Not only do the scenes provide too, as when Sheila cracks a wine era storytelling. But this year’s retreat at wintry (Jill Scott). humorous moments, like when bottle over Mike’s head when his Avenged veers away from its roots

bound (Th e Wild Side)” goes all out

BY SHAWYONIA PETTIGREW Last year, Page 73 received raves for its produc- BPAC CORRESPONDANT tion of the Pulitzer Prize nominated play, Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue. Today at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Th e Great Works Read- Tickets are only $25, but Baruch students can ing Series in the Engelman Recital Hall will give us a purchase tickets at the box offi ce for $10 with a valid glimpse of over 500 years of marital squabbling. Baruch student ID. Th e series will feature the French farce Th e Wash- Faculty and staff pay only $20. Showtimes are 8 tub, Shakespeare’s Th e Taming of the Shrew, an epi- p.m. Monday through Saturday, and a matinee at 3 sode from Everybody Loves Raymond and Moliere’s p.m. on Saturday. La Jalousie du Barbouille, or as Jonathan Bernstein’s Take advantage of the special discount to see 2007 translation has it, Th at Old Honky Tonk Mon- Manhattan Class Company’s (MCC) Spain for $10, keyshine. Th is event is free. Stop by the box offi ce for which has been extended. Spain is a delightful com- tickets. edy about the unexpected by Jim Knable. 1001 continues … join New York’s own DJ Arisa In Spain, the lead character, Barbara, conjures Sound, a cast of rising stars and the hot young the- a dream lover and embarks on a fantastic journey. ater company for a theatrical experience unlike any Th is modern day fairy tale mixes romance and you’ve ever seen right here on campus. whims in a quest for self-acceptance. 1001 by Jason Grote features six actors playing Spain plays from Wednesday, Oct. 10 through over 30 roles and live spinning by DJ Arisa Sound. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Lucille Lortel Th eatre (121 Th e play riff s on the Arabian Nights tale telling Christopher Street). the story of a New Jersey Jew and Palestinian woman Tickets can be purchased by visiting ticketcen- conjuring a storybook world that changes, at a mo- tral.com or by calling at (212) 279-4200 and using ment’s notice, to modern-day Manhattan. the code BARU. Th e play defaces and energizes Arabian Nights to guide audience membes through a dizzying tour of our own precarious world.

SINGFORCHOICES.WORDPRESS.COM Cobra Starship is fun and does not take itself too seriously. ¡Viva La Cobra! is an enjoyable album

BY LIMIA MOHAMED Look Good and I’m Drunk (Scan- upbeat, fun and incredibly catchy. STAFF WRITER dalous)” and a Latin-fl avored song, It’s one of those songs that you can’t get out of your head with lyr- “Shut your mouth, it’s time to ics like: “I came here to make you dance.” dance tonight. I don’t care about Th at line says it all. Taken from “Tonight I just don’t my guilty pleasure for you.” “Guilty Pleasure,” the fi rst single Th e music video will even have off of Cobra Starship’s sophomore give a damn / (So you dancing along to the band’s album ¡Viva La Cobra! Th e line de- quirky dance moves. fi nes the style of the entire album. shut your mouth it’s Th e only dissapointing track on Led by former Midtown front the album is “One Day, Robots Will man, Gabe Saporta, Cobra Starship time to dance) / If the Cry.” Th e track is forgettable and leaves their rock roots behind from fails to keep up with the CD’s light, their 2006 debut album While Th e world is ending, I’m fun style. City Sleeps, We’ll Rule the Streets Th e album also has guest ap- and takes on a fun synth-driven throwing the party” pearances by Fall Out Boy’s lead pop sound that is fi lled with catchy singer, Patrick Stump, who pro- lyrics and danceable beats. duced and co-wrote the album, “Th e City is At War,” a rhythmi- - Lyrics from “Guilty Pleasure” and Decaydance label mate, Travis cally charged track, leads off the ¡Viva La Cobra! McCoy, of Gym Class Heroes . All album and sings of the “young and in all, ¡Viva La Cobra! is from a fun rich with designer drugs and de- Cobra Starship band that doesn’t take itself too se- signer friends.” riously. Saporta claims to be “bringing Feel free to put it on repeat and sassy back” in the tongue-in-cheek dance the night away! song, “Kiss My Sass.” entitled “Smile for the Paparazzi.” Th e album also includes a Fer- Th e best song on the CD is prob- gie-like spelling track in “Damn You ably “Guilty Pleasure.” Th e song is NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 17 Economic hit men and their power to financially devastate an entire country

11/07 6 p.m. to 9p.m. Room 1-107(NVC) Black Student Union Spoken Word 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Room 14-250(NVC) NYC’s Education Committee Marketing Association of Starr CDC/ The Business Marketing Panel Business to Business 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Room 3-210(NVC) SEEK Program Survival Academic 12 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Room 2-125(NVC) Enrollment Management Student Aff airsand Offi Leadership andCareers 12 p.m. to 2p.m. Room 3-180(NVC) Chabad Center Baruch College Torah ce ofStudent Life/ 11/08 THE TICKERLEISUREIPAGE 21 12:00 a.m. Room 3-291(NVC) Theme: Masquerade Cover Contest Deadline Encounters Magazine 6:30 p.m. to 9p.m. Room 4-165(NVC) KABS Korean Companies Information with Session 6:15 p.m. to 8:15p.m. Room 4-220(NVC) Toastmasters International General Meeting 1 p.m. to 6p.m. Room 3-210(NVC) Guild Music andPerforming Arts Practice Dance 11/09 THE TICKER SPORTS I PAGE 22 NOVEMBER 5, 2007

BARUCH SPORTS INFORMATION Breaking history these ladies are on their way to NCAA Division III Cross Country Regionals. Lady Bearcats win it all

BY CARLOS RUIZ highly demanding corporate job the competition by placing four STAFF WRITER to assist the athletes on and off the runners among the fi rst 10 fi nish- fi eld. Coach Mui, who is a former ers. For the fi rst time in the his- Baruch runner, provided the tools Th e Bearcats will create history tory of the Women’s Cross Coun- needed for them to achieve this again when they compete for the try program, the Baruch Bearcats new level of performance. Every- fi rst time at the NCAA Division III captured fi rst place at the CUNYAC thing from a cheer to hype up the Cross Country Regionals on Satur- Championship. On a chilly Sunday athletes to the implementation of a day, Nov. 10, at Van Cortlandt Park morning, the Bearcats gathered at good diet, helped make these ath- in the Bronx. Even though this is Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to letes champions. the fi rst time the athletes will com- compete on their most anticipated Th e team wasn’t sure how they pete in the NCAA Regionals, they race. For some people, this race were going to perform this season. have a big advantage: the race is at might have been just another com- Runner Monnica Honrade said, their home fi eld. petition. For this team, this race “Everyone struggled with injuries; Th e lady Bearcats have achieved was one where they had invested we didn’t know at the beginning if an impressive level of competitive- not only their time, but also their we could surpass them.” Honrade ness and only great things can be hearts. herself was one of the athletes in- expected from this team. In a morning full of nervous- jured; in fact, she was injured just With that said, let’s get our pom- ness, tears and laughter, the team two days before the fi nal race. poms ready to cheer our CUNY fulfi lled their dream of becoming At the end, everything worked champs as they make their fi rst CUNY champs. One of the new as- out for our lady Bearcats. With the and very well deserved debut at the sets to the team is their coach, Ari- help of new and returning runners, NCAA Division III Cross Country adne Mui. She took time out of her the Bearcats were able to dominate Regionals. Mission accomplished

BY TIMOTHY PETROPOULOS season was freshman Andrew room and helped in the develop- CONTRIBUTING WRITER O’Rourke. O’Rourke stunned the ment of many of the young runners fi eld at the competition, fi nishing on the team. “As a runner, having Th e Baruch Men’s Cross Coun- in fi rst place and taking home the Matt [Soja] and Daniel [Wong] re- try team accomplished an un- CUNYAC MVP award. “Th e MVP [of ally helped,” said Melendez. “Th e precedented feat this season. On the team] would have to go to An- advice and lessons I’ve learned Sunday, Oct. 28 Baruch fi nished drew O’Rourke,” said fi rst year run- from those guys made me simply in third place in the CUNY Athletic ner Ismeal Melendez. “He will truly faster and more capable of endur- Conference Cross Country fi nals, be a great asset to the team in the ing longer distance runs.” the highest fi nish ever for the pro- next few years, not only because of Despite the record-breaking gram. his performance on the fi eld, but achievements made this season, “Th e team started the season also because of the experience he Noseal still isn’t satisfi ed and won’t with a mission,” said second year brings.” give up until the team brings home Head Coach Jacques Noseal. “Th e Two other runners who placed their fi rst championship. “I’m hap- mission was to place in the top in the top 20 were senior Matt Soja py [about the third place fi nish] three; we accomplished that mis- and junior Daniel Wong. Not only but never satisfi ed; there is no sub- sion.” were Soja and Wong infl uential on stitute for being number one.” He One of the main reasons be- the fi nal score of the race, but they added, “Th e quest for a champion- hind the team’s record-breaking were also great leaders in the locker ship is one that is non-stop.”

BARUCH SPORTS INFORMATION The Bearcats end their season in record-breaking fashion fi nishing third in the CUNYAC Finals. NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER SPORTS I PAGE 23 All-American cats BY MARIANE ST. MAURICE tacted Gunther personally, and COPY EDITOR this year was her second playing on the team. Like many other Being the most populous city athletes, Qeraj says she owes a lot in the country, New York City has to the athletic program. “Being a often been dubbed the capital of Bearcat connected me more to the world. No wonder, then, that the school,’’ she says in reference students come from all around to her fi rst year, during which she the country and the world to get “just came to Baruch, took [her] a shot at studying in one of the classes and left.’’ most diverse and vibrant sur- Being from another country roundings. Many of those stu- altogether is not uncommon in dents walk the halls of Baruch this school, as proved by Cag- College, and some also proudly das Duran, who just moved here wear the Bearcats jerseys. from Turkey and is on this year’s Th e big city is what attracted basketball team. Duran moved Kristin Walker from Fayetteville, here for the great opportunities ARC. Walker chose Baruch, the city off ers and adheres to the which she calls “the nicest of famous slogan, “I love New York,’’ all the CUNY schools I’ve seen,’’ because he says that here, ‘‘[It’s] after volleyball Head Coach Al- like in my home city, Istanbul.’’ lison Gunther contacted her off Th ere are those who come, a recruiting website. Th ough she but there are also those who admits that moving to a new city leave and feel compelled to come was made harder by the simul- back. Such is the case for Lamar taneous transition from high Bailey, who had moved to Hous- school to college, Walker loves ton, Texas, to study with plans to New York City and would like to stay there. stay after college. However, Bailey came back Lauren Palmer, a freshman to New York, and decided to join from Fort Worth, Texas, came to the cross country team without Baruch for the volleyball team. having any prior experience. Bai- Like Walker, she was contacted ley says that being on the team by Gunther and says that, ‘’It was has helped in making her feel really, really hard to adjust at like part of the city. fi rst, being so far away from my Some of the new Bearcats family and especially being in have already proved their worth, a completely diff erent environ- but there are many still waiting ment.’’ anxiously for their fi rst season to With them was Ola Qeraj, a start. Duran sums it all up when junior who came from Albania he stated, “I am ready to play as almost four years ago. Qeraj con- a Bearcat.’’

SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Lackluster World Series

BY FRANCESCO DIBARTOLO ing over to Coors Field, it did seem CONTRIBUTING WRITER as though the Rockies would show some life — or, at least, America Th e baseball season, on the was hoping that would be the case. heels of an uneventful World Series, Th e Red Sox, though, in Game 3, has come to an end. Th e Boston Red ensured that such would not be Sox, after overcoming the Indians the case, winning yet another game in a seven-game aff air, were clearly and gaining the opportunity to once prepared to take on whatever team again make history. A team that that came its way — evidently, even once could not string together a the hotter of the two teams in the winning campaign in the World Se- Colorado Rockies. On paper, the ries had, at this point, put together a Red Sox were the favorite team to winning streak of seven games, dat- win it all, but much of America was ing back to the 2004 World Series. still confi dent in riding on the band- Th e better streak that the Red Sox wagon of the Rockies’ impressive eventually put together, of course, run. For certain, though, the end re- came in the form winning its sec- sult was not nearly as surprising as ond World Series in as many trips was the manner in which the Rock- to the Fall Classic this decade. ies’ magic suddenly dissipated. Th is dull series did, in fact, come In Game 1 of the World Series, to a close in Game 4, with the Red Josh Beckett once again put togeth- Sox sweeping away the Rockies, er a masterful performance, help- placing itself at the pinnacle of the ing his team inch one game closer baseball world. Certainly, it would to winning a second World Series not come as a complete surprise title in four years. Perhaps the best to watch this team win another opportunity for the Rockies’ mak- championship or two in the coming ing this an actual series came in the years. It is funny to think that, just following game, which saw Colo- a few years ago, the “Curse of the rado take an early 1-0 lead against Bambino” was still being chanted. another postseason innings-eater Interestingly enough, aside from in Curt Schilling. the World Series, baseball man- At Fenway Park, however, a one- aged to make a splash in other, off - run lead is by no means a safe one. season-ish ways. In fact, one could Once Schilling began to silence the make the argument that Alex Ro- bats of the Rockies’ hitters, it was driguez opting out of his current only a question of when the Red Sox contract was more of a worthwhile would mount that big inning. Sure story than the World Series. And enough, the comeback took place what about those managerial holes in both the fourth and fi fth innings, being fi lled in both the New York and with the team’s stellar bullpen Yankees’ and Los Angeles Dodgers’ performance, the Red Sox etched organizations? yet another victory in stone. It just goes to show that there is Despite the team’s being put in no off -season for America’s favorite a major hole, with the series mov- pastime. PAGE 24 I THE TICKER SPORTS NOVEMBER 5, 2007 THE TICKER SCHEDULE Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming 11/6 — Baruch vs. Staten Island, 6 11/6 — Baruch vs. Staten Island, 6 p.m. p.m. 11/10 — Baruch vs. William Pater- 11/9 — Baruch vs. Manhattan Col- son, 1 p.m. lege & St. Joseph’s & Mills College, Sports 6:30 p.m. 11/10 — Baruch vs. William Pater- NOVEMBER 5, 2007 son & Mills College, 1 p.m. Beavers slap down Bearcats

VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER CCNY defeats Baruch 3-0 in the semifi nals on Thursday, giving up the gym to Hunter and CCNY.

BY MARIANE ST. MAURICE the crowd was not as big as was ex- As news that the Hawks had COPY EDITOR pected. swept the Dolphins spread through Baruch started the game off the crowd, hope remained in the In a night full of high hopes, the strongly, but it wasn’t long before hearts of the Bearcats, who had Women’s volleyball team fell short CCNY took the lead and held on long envisioned the fi nals against of their dreams. On Th ursday, Nov. to it. Th ere were some strong ex- the team that defeated them last 1, the Bearcats faced the City Col- changes, but the score was soon 11- season. “We’re playing CCNY at six lege Beavers in the CUNYAC semi- 6 in favor of the Beavers, and it was and Hunter at eight,” Palmer had fi nals, hosted by Baruch, during time for Baruch to call a time out. confi dently said before the game. which they were swept away from Coming back from it, the More people crowded in the the fi nals and the championship Bearcats seemed unable to pick auxiliary gym as Baruch took the title that they so badly desired. themselves up. However, CCNY fi rst two points of the third set. But After team introductions, the called the next time out, after which they continued to make the same Hunter Hawks and CSI Dolphins the Bearcats rebounded and scored mistakes, never quite making it to battled in the main gym, while the six consecutive points thanks to Ba- the ball. Soon, CCNY was leading Bearcats and the Beavers, followed ruff aldi’s strong serves and Lauren again and Baruch fans seemed to by their fans, made their way to the Palmer’s blocks. Th eir eff orts were have nothing to cheer for except auxiliary gym. not enough, though, as the Beavers the points awarded on CCNY’s out- Baruch came ready to play and took the upper hand once more of-bounds balls. confi dent about the outcome of the and ended the set 30-23. As a Beaver contested one of the game. Th ough CCNY had won the Th e game continued with more umpire’s calls and received a red teams’ two encounters in the regu- fans and enthusiasm — many card, the Bearcats obtained a free lar season, the Bearcats believed CCNY fans held posters support- point and there was a last glimmer this one would be diff erent. “Th ey ing their teams, while Baruch of hope. Th e crowd got wilder and it beat us twice and they expect to fans shook their blue and white was hard to defi ne which fans were beat us again,” said junior Lizma- pompoms. Th ree of the gym’s four cheering loudest. But the Beavers’ rie Vasquez before the game. “Now walls were packed. Some fans cheers soon buried the Bearcats’ we’re just [going to] go in there with even brought maracas and a small disappointment as Garo scored the more intensity, more fi ght, more drum. last point of the Bearcats’ season, heart [and] more drive.” But the court stayed somber bringing the score to 30-27. Th e team was in the right mind- as the Bearcats still struggled to Th ough the team naturally felt set for the night. For a week, they take the lead. Th ey fi nally grasped upset after the game, Head Coach practiced in the auxiliary gym, it when they reached the score of Allison Gunther was content about which they were not accustomed to, 10-11, but let it slip as soon as it the way they played and said that and blasted music to simulate the came. Points continued to go both the players felt better after going crowd. Before the game, the team ways, staying close, until CCNY fi - over the season’s positives. With walked around wearing matching, nally pulled ahead by going that a team full of returning players, custom-made shirts bearing their extra mile and winning the long, Gunther has high expectations for nicknames. “We’re so close that we intense exchanges. Th e Bearcats next year. “Th is year we learned to treat each other like sisters,” said ju- put in some good hits, but always be a team, a family. Next year, we’ll nior Nicole Baruff aldi. “We’re more seemed to be missing just a little bit learn how to win.” than a team.” of eff ort; an extra inch in a dive or Th e Beavers seemed to have a an extra step as they reached for the After the fi nals, which Hunter similar attitude when they entered ball. Up against CCNY’s Floriana won 3-1, Baruch’s Kristin Walker the gym sporting matching hair- Garo’s strong hits, which the team was awarded CUNYAC Rookie of the styles — down to the purple dye on knew to expect, and the Beavers’ Year and selected for the all-tourna- VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER their braids. As both teams set up, constant eff ort, the Bearcats could ment team. Lizmarie Vazquez and Though naturally disappointed, Coach Allison Gunther looks forward to next year. fans fi lled the few bleachers made only manage 24 points by the end Nicole Baruff aldi made the second available and, though energetic, of the set. team all-star.