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September 13,2004 CSI FLIPS TH E ]AVA SCRIPT

Jennifer Mosscrop

The dump is down the road, Elizabeth's industrial waste wafts over the Kilt Van Kull, and now CSI faces its own environmental challenge. During a routine water main flush and drinking water sampling done over the summer, high levels of cop­ per were found in 6S water fountains. According to the ERA, short periods of exposure to copper can cause nausea Diana lUuzzi For your studying pleasure . .. Starbucks will keep and vomiting. Many years of expo­ the jitters going at the new Cybercafe. sure can cause liver of kidney dam­ age. The fountains have been shut Library internet cafe gets a year and a half ago. Major players in down until the problem is corrected. makeover and an update the development of the project “I’m hoping we’re close to the end,” said Carol "The water coolers are not flush­ include Vice President for Fiance and Brower, CSI Director of Student Life. “We’re trying ing clean," said Angelo Aponte, Vice Just in case you were wondering why Administration Angelo Aponte, to finish up soon.” President for Finance and students on the south side of campus Deputy to the Vice President for Administration. "We have to call the had to hike to what seemed like the finance and Administration, Thomas David Maltz manufacturer to straighten this out or other half of the world just to get a cup Tyburczy, CSI President Marlene get the watercoolors replaced all of coffee last semester, there is a very Springer, and Merendino. No official Everything may sound normal at together." good reason. dollar amount for the project is avail­ WSIA, but it's not. After two years of For now, Aponte has moved to get This semester, the College will able, but the new venue was funded searching, there is still no permanent vending machines with bottled water open The Cyber Cafe. The new in part by the Student Technology Fee. General Manager. With no official into the building. "Starbucks-esque" coffee lounge is a "The old cafeteria was not able to leader, the burden of running the "This is a high priority for us right far cry from the vending machine- handle the amount of studentson the station has shifted to students and the now," said Aponte. "We want things filled, cafeteria-style eatery which south end of campus who needed to chief engineer. done as quickly as possible." preceeded it in the left wing of the use it," said Merendino. "he new one "I express regret that they didn't This is not the first time there has Library's lower level. should be far better equipped." keep the interim General Manager, been a drinking water problem at CSI. "The old eatery was lacking in A series of cafe tables and chairs David Shear, on as full-time GM," In the October 2001 issue of The individuality," said Jodi Merendino, are surrounded by a large lighted said Don Vroome, WSIA's News Banner, an anonymous professional Head of Dining Services, "it was time counter from which foods such as Director. "He was doing a good job." staff congress member stated that for us to move up with times." buffalo wings, and grilled and made- But as of June 30 this year. Shear "recent tests show CSI drinking water. Plans for the cafe were started a to-order sandwiches will be served. was no longer eligible to remain in .. is not good, even to wash a car." the position due to his substitute sta­ tus with the college. And there won't be another interim general manager to take Shear's place. "It doesn't really make sense to do that," said Jennifer Mosscrop away from academic life. You can campus by 9:30 for the ideal parking Carol Brower, CSI's Director of watch a movie in the library before it spot. Telling your professor you're Student Life and head of the GM Get involved. CSI is a commuter hits the shelves in Blockbuster for late because you couldn't find a spot search committee. "By the time he college, but there are so many free, stroll through 1 P's art gallery or usually won't work. If someone is fol­ [the replacement] would figure out ways to get involved In school watch CSI's sports teams kick butt. If lowing you as you walk through the the position, he would have to Iactivities you may get dizzy thinkingyou have a valid student ID card, you parking lot, don't worry, they're usu­ leave." about it. Instead of fleeing COR 100 can work out in 1R, no charge. ally just following you for your park­ It all began on August 8, 2002, and burning rubber out of the parking Students get discount tickets for the ing spot (it's an effective strategy, try when WSIA's general manager for lot, make the most out of your college Center for the Arts programs. They it someday). the previous 22 years, Greg Adamo, experience by joining a club, band, actually have cool performances Don't park on the grass, they do resigned to pursue a teaching posi­ publication, sports team, student there. Jimmy Cliff played on August 6! give tickets. Night classes offer better tion at Richard Stockton College in government-whatever turns you on. On a more serious note, check out the parking spots since there are fewer New Jersey. A search committee And if you don't find something your many lectures, colloquia, and work­ people but it's a little scary walking to comprised of 7 administrators, fac­ interested in, start your own club. The shops offered to students in CLUE your car after dark. You can meet ulty members, and two students was best way to find out about how to get News. Find out what's going in in the with a security guard in designated created, and their first priority was to involved on campus is to visit 1C new Women's Center. Check out CSI's areas to be escorted to the parking lot find a suitable interim general man­ 201 or call 982-3088 and speak with website for a complete listing of if you want. Check for signs posted in ager. Austin Lee, an adjunct lecturer Carol Brower, Director of Student Life activities. every building about it. The office for at CSI was the first to be considered or Debi Kee, Coordinator of Clubs and Parking. I'm sure you've heard parking services is in 1A 102. Call for the interim position. Organizations. Or call 982-3149 for rumors about the atrocious them at 982-2294 for any problems. However, finding a replace­ CSI sports information. parking situation at CSI and for Take your general education ment-even an interim replace- Be aware of campus activities. 3the most part, it's true. You need to course now! PED 190, COR 100, ment-GM isn't easy. A CUNY bylaw You'll be pleasantly surprised buy a decal for your car, there's no ENG 111, and all that fun stuff which prohibited more than a 10% to find that there is always some way to get around It. It's a known fact 4 2activity on campus to take the stressthat 10 am classes mean getting on Continued on page 3 Continued On page 3 The American Democracy Project 8>ljc jNcUi jlork Suncs ^ BANNER

On The Campaign Trail: Who Are These Guys Anyway? TAKE A STAND! JoeTacopino Matthew Sofford

he politicians, pundits, and P. ew things have been more Diddy Have all weighed in on the Frewarding to me this past year than Tdebate and everyone seems to agree being given the chance to contribute on one thing: this year's presidential regularly to The Banner, and in par­ election is the most important elec­ ticular, to the American Democracy tion of our lifetime. page. The chance to gather and artic­ In a country polarized by wedge ulate my views about the dangerous issues and separated by red and blue destinations our current leaders are states, it becomes difficult to sift steering us toward, has been both a through the sound bites and decide challenging and satisfying learning which candidate actually represents experience. The positive feedback i your best interests. So, in the spirit of have received from faculty and peers "fair and balanced" iournalism, has bolstered my resolve to keep here's a look at the candidates. writing. The common wisdom is that an think tank which advocates Asia, in a chilling testimony before Acclaim and confidence howev­ election involving an incumbent American's “global leadership/' the Senate in 1971, Kerry cited a er, are not the real reasons why I president is usually a referendum on Sept. 11 turned the ideas of the litany of “atrocities" that were com­ his performance, or lack thereof. Project for a New American Century mitted including rape, cutting off Here is an up close and personal look into policy. body parts and razing entire villages. at our 43rd president, George Walker So, what does this all mean? Our Kerry's testimony angered his fellow A liberal CSI student Bush or "Dubya." country is currently engaged in a veterans and caught the attention of war, spending billions of dollars and the Nixon Administration. challenges others to George W. Bush risking soldiers' lives not because of Using his anti-war activities as a As a young man, Dubya was not debate the issues weapons of mass destruction or launching pad to a political career, exactly an overachiever. A self- because of 9/11. This war was not an Kerry ran for congress in 1972, and avowed C student at Yale, Bush was a act of self-defense. The occupation of lost. connoisseur of hard liquor and main­ started writing about politics, nor are Iraq is new form of American imperi­ tained a healthy cocaine habit, The Man in the Middle they a driving force behind what I alism. It is the implementation of an allegedly. Dubya then single-hand­ Although John Kerry has served in plan to write in the future. My goal Is ideology that states that we, as the edly ran a few oil companies into the the United States Senate for 20 years, to create—or perhaps recreate- lone superpower, must export our ground before he found Jesus and it's not so easy to figure out where he something that our country seems to ideals all over the world, by force if has since been dry and fanatically stands on the issues. The Bush have lost after the infamous 9/11 necessary. religious. Campaign has tried to paint Kerry as attacks. That lost item-so elusive in One can either agree with this As for President Bush's military an “out of touch liberal," but Kerry the mainstream media sphere, and philosophy or not. The important part service, the president claims that he has refused to take the liberal path seemingly elusive lately in regular is not to be fooled by the rhetoric that served honorably in the Texas Air and instead continued to straddle the conversation - is political dialogue. claims the invasion and occupation National Guard during the Vietnam fence, attempting to be everything to Everyone seems so afraid of of Iraq was a necessary act of self- War. However, there is a period of everyone. stirring up emotions, of hurting defense, it wasn't. time in 1972-73 where Bush seems While disagreeing with the way someone’s feelings. That no one says On domestic policy Bush is fairly to have been missing in action. Aside President Bush has handled the war, much of anything of genuine impor­ consistent on advancing his right- from a few dental x-rays, the White Kerry refuses to speak out against it. tance anymore. And if there's one wing agenda. Promoting a laissez- House claims that the records from He claims that he will stop jobs from thing I know, it's that this country Is in faire philosophy toward business the Bush's service during that time were going overseas, but will not repeal desperate need of a discussion of administration has curtailed ethical "accidentally destroyed" - how con­ NAFTA or the WTO - the agreements real important issues. It doesn't mat­ boundaries for corporations, dereg­ venient. that are primarily responsible for ter what your politics are, we all ulated media and gutted environ­ outsourcing jobs. need to talk about where we are, The Bush Doctrine mental standards. Kerry rails Bush on the economy, where we were, and where we might To understand Bush and his policies, The President boasts a small but does not seem to have a plan to be heading. one must take into account his government with fewer taxes, espe­ stimulate it. And as the country is It is with this notion that I call out entourage of advisors and ideo­ cially for the super rich. This "trickle steeped in debt, John Kerry boasts a for an opponent, i know everyone logues. These people have an unusu­ down" philosophy is a familiar health care plan that will cover 95% out there in CSI-land can't agree ally significant influence on the Republican policy and usually bodes of Americans. How he will fund this 100% with my decidedly leftist domestic and foreign policies of the well except for one problem: Bush's program remains to be seen. views. This is Staten Island after all. past few years. Dick Cheney, Donald tax cuts have not stimulated the Foreign policy seems to be the So if you're angry over my flagrant Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz and crew economy and has plunged the coun­ one area where a stark contrast bashing of GOP, my assertions that have aggressively pursued their try into the biggest deficit in history. exists between the two candidates. the mainstream media is biased and wicked right-wing agenda in Ronald Reagan must be turning over Kerry stresses diplomacy and ineffectual, or the simple fact that I response to the September 11th in his grave. embracing our allies against Bush's wear my “un-American" T-shirt with attacks. John F. Kerry “bomb first, ask questions later" pol­ as much pride as you might display a Some argue that these militaris­ Another son of privilege, John Forbes icy. John Kerry wants to work more tacky patriotic bumper-sticker, then tic policies are necessary to thwart Kerry was shipped off to a Swiss closely with the United Nations and you ask you to step-up, submit your the threat of terrorism in a post 9-11 boarding school when he was 10 internationalize our effort in Iraq, words to The Banner and make your atmosphere. However, one thing is years old. He then attended Yale bringing in more troops from other voice heard. I enjoy argumentation undeniably clear; the ideology of where, along with George W. Bush, countries, attempting to make the and debate wholeheartedly, and I American Supremacy was already he joined Skull and Bones, an omi­ Iraqi interim government seem more think it’s essential to our once-and being (aid out long before Osama bin nous Ivy League secret society. legitimate. Some see Kerry's "sensi­ future democracy. It also makes for Laden attacked us. The same neo­ After serving honorably in tive War on Terror" as pathetic an interesting school paper. So, to conservatives who are serving in the Vietnam, John Kerry came home, method of pandering to our enemies. anyone who has the guts to stand Bush Administration were the archi­ threw away his medals and Well, i guess I'll report and you can toe-to-toe with me on the real tects of the “Project for a New denounced the actions in Southeast decide. issues, I have simply three words; American Century/' a conservative BRING IT ON. September 13,2004 TOP TEN FACTS continued from pjge I continued from page I WSIA SEARCHES FOR NEW GM

should be token os early os possible. Get It out of the way so afterwords you Increase in salary made Austin Lee In between Jazz tracks during his con focus fully on your major Ineligible. David Shear, who had "crossroads" show, student Disc requirements. You don't wont to be been a community volunteer at the Jockey Steven Hager offered his take ready to graduate and then realize station for the past several years, on the situation. "We should have a you didn't take that West and the agreed to take the Interim position general manager," he said, "but It's World class. for up to 2 years until a permanent realty hard to replace a general man­ Take responsibility for yourself. replacement was found. ager, especially one like Greg Gone are your high school days The search committee has had Adamo." when your advisor told you difficulty finding a permanent The general manager's salary Is 5what classes to take. Though there replacement. Four of the finalists, paid directly by the college, while the are many people here to help you who were winnowed from more than chief engineer's salary is paid using along your way, you are now 70 Initial applicants, have dropped funds from the student activity fee responsible for making up your own out of contention. Despite the set­ collected each semester. With a schedule of classes and taking care of backs, Brower is optimistic about the heaping of extra help from Ladley, financial aid. Professors can kick you search. "I'm hoping we're close to the the station Is capable of running itself out of class for being excessively late end," she said. "We're trying to finish until a new general manager is found. or absent. And please do not plagia­ up soon." WSIA broadcasts at 10 watts on rize, you can be kicked out of college The general manager position is 88.9FM and can be heard in Staten for that. one of only two positions at WSIA that Island, Brooklyn, parts of Think safe. The world has are paid. The other paid position is Manhattan, and New Jersey. It Is the changed since 9/11 and to that of chief engineer, John Ladley. only radio station on Staten Island. ensure safety In school CSI asks When asked about the search, Ladley WSIA also has a fully functional 6you to notify Public Safety by calling refrained from going into detail. "I recording studio. 982-2111 of any suspicious people better keep my mouth shut," he said. or behavior, unattended parcels, JENNIFER MOSSCROP people taking photographs or videos of the campus, substances leaking or spilling from vehicles, or vehicles containing suspicious or unusual packages. DIANA ILLUZZI The library is good. 1L is a huge ATTENTION STUDENTS building with tons of people and information to help you with 7your research. It's a multimedia gold mine. Get a barcode on your student Nominations are now open ID card, type it in and you'll be able to for the Fall2004Student Elections access their online databases of |our- nals and databases from your home computer. ENRIQUE INOCENTE Know your professors. They get Nominate Yourself for a Position on the paid to help you, so take advan­ tage of their office hours. They 8have those hours so you can come In CSI STUDENT GOVERNMENT and ask questions about anything from how you're doing in class to (3 positions available) admitting you have no clue what's going on. It's a good way of letting your professors know you exist and and/or that you care about the class. RON AGUILERA Financial Aid. This is an impor­ DOMINIC FIDUCCIA tant one. Visit the financial aid COLLEGE COUNCIL 9office in 2A 401 or go to (1 position available) IGOR GEMBITSKV www.csi.cuny.edu/finaid to discover the options you have to finance your DAVID MALTZ education. There are scholarships, MARIA MARTINEZ work-study programs, student loans, and government-assisted aid to get Nomination period is from Monday, September 13th through MARCEL SANDOUNGOUT you by. Also, check out local scholar­ Monday, October 4th at NOON ships on the web for even more MATT SAFFORD opportunities. Don't let money get in All nominees must ahve a minimum 2.25 GPA (3.0 for graduate seat), MELLISSA SEECHARAN the way of your education! a minimum of six credits and must have completed at least 50% of the credits jm Read The Banner. We keep for which they were enrolled in the prior semester for the Student Government JOE TACOPINO I ■ lyou updated on all the and a minimum 2.0 GPA for College Council I news on campus and what's happening locally in the work of music and the arts. And you’ll love PICK UP A NOMINATION FORM IN THE RINA SKLAR the comics section. And please con­ PATRICK MONTERO tribute. We meet on Thursdays, at STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICE 1:30, on the second floor of the ROOM IC-207 TODAY! Campus Center (1C-228). Bottom line is make the most of FREDERICK KAUFMAN your college experience. Utilize everything CSI has to offer.

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With no shortage of top talent, a friendly atmosphere, and enough superhero-related merchandise to bleed your pockets dry, the Wizard World Philadelphia convention was a dream come true for aspiring comic artists and readers alike. Thousands of fans showed up at the Philadelphia Convention Center May 21 -23 for the latest annual comic fest presented by Wizard Entertainment. The guest list read like a who's who of the greatest artists and writers ever to grace the printed funny page. convention's guest of honor. Over inker/creator Jimmy Palmiotti's ses­ Guests included revered Marvel the course of the weekend. Turner sion on creating your own property, artists Adam and Andy Kubert, both spent hours upon hours signing and renowned artist/writer Mike known for their stunning work on comics for eagerly waiting fans. Oeming's colloquium on sequential Ultimate X-men. Also noteworthy of The unscheduled appearance of art and storytelling. mention were red-hot cover painter Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-cre­ Such pearls of wisdom, coming Greg Horn; Kabuki creator David ator, Peter Laird, was the surprise of from the industries' top guns, made tion's biggest comic creators. Mack; Hash penciler, Howard Porter; the weekend for anyone who grew up the entire convention worth the $40 "The V.I.P. meet and greet was a X-Men artists Salvador Larocca and in the 80's and 90's. Laird, an all- weekend admission pass for those bust," said V.I.P. ticket-holder Henry John Cassaday; Adventures of around friendly guy, took time to sign knowledge-seeking fans trying to Tripson of North Dakota. "It turned Superman inker. Nelson Decastro; autographs, sketch ninja turtles, and break into the business. into one big signing session with at and Wanted artist J.G. Jones, just to chat with fans. The same cannot be said for those least a hundred people there." name a few. As for the aspiring comic book who bought the special V.I.P. passes, "There was nothing to do but "I'm looking at a nine hour drive artists and writers who attended offered at more than three times the stand in line again," said Tripson's back home," stated attendee Lyle instructional seminars offered by price of a normal three-day ticket. friend and fellow V.I.P. ticket holder, Vernon of Taylor, Michigan. "I came proven professionals, they definitely The value of buying the high-end Joshua Roadifer. "We're still having here just for Michael Turner." got what they wanted. Highlights admission pass came not from the a good time, though." Turner, the superstar artist currently Included comic company Top Cow's extra comics and collectibles given to The next Wizard World working on Superman/Batman and president. Matt Hawkins' seminar on these ticket holders, but from the spe­ Philadelphia will take place June 3-4, various covers for DC Comics, was the self-marketing, world-class cial'meet and greet'with the conven­ 2005. See you there!

CSI Meets Marvel Artist Greg Horn "It was a totally different experi­ ence," says Horn, and it caught the eye Gregory Tumborello Horn, who began drawing comics of Marvel Comics' Editor in Chief, Joe in high school, got his first paying gig Quesada, who gave Horn a shot at his With fans waiting on seemingly end­ back in 1989 through publisher AC dream job. Horn took the opportunity less lines for autographs, some would Comics. After more than a decade of to create carefully crafted pieces with be quick to mistake artist Greg Horn wandering in relative obscurity the startling photo-realism, earning him for a rock star. His work as one of painter extraordinaire had had fan nominations for 'best painter' two Marvel Comics' premier cover enough. "By 2000 I was fed up with years in a row in Wizard magazine. painters for books such as Elektra and just independent black and white "Most of my inspiration comes Emma Frost have earned him critical comics," says Horn. 'That's when I definitely from comics," says Horn. acclaim from both fans and industry made the transition to hard color." 'That helps me in other markets professionals. His clientele also With a newfound resolve, Horn pro­ because a lot of companies I do art­ includes such high profile companies duced J.U.D.G.E., a comic with all the work for are looking for a comics as Sony, Nike, Blizzard Entertainment visual impact and punch that he was style. They want a comic's look and and Bacardi Rum. craving to do. flavor." Which was just what he deliv­ ered in his highly publicized artwork depicting the 2004 US Olympic Basketball Team. Currently, Horn is putting out his own book. The Art of Greg Horn, which showcases some of his greatest mas­ terpieces both in and out of comics. But getting the rights to use the char­ acters included in the book was no small task. "There's been a lot of red tape and a lot of licensed characters," says Horn. "The tough ones to get permission for are the magazines. But If I can get their e-mail and show them a picture I can get them to approve." Available in September, the 9" by 12" hardcover book contains over 140 pages of full color art and even includes a tutorial featuring a step- by-step guide to Horn's unparalleled digital painting technique. With his attention to detail and a passion for his work, it's no wonder he's considered on of the top artists in the industry. All photos this page: Rina Sklar September 13 2004

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elcome back students of CS. I am butions will be deemed his sole prop­ I am extremely proud of the hard Believe it or not, working on The Wthrilled to bethe new editor-in- erty. No, seriously, Enrique wants to work the Banner staff puts into this bi­ Banner gives you hands-on experi­ chief of this increasingly prominent publish your panels. weekly paper. There have been ence you won't find in a classroom publication. CSI sports coverage will once many arguments, personal drama (read number one on my Freshman Our first issue was created while again be on the backpage, and a cases, a stolen camera, and conflict Top Ten list -Get involved!) you guys were frolicking along the two-page color spread will run in among various organizations, but A lot of people put this college beach, doing keg stands and sleeping the middle of each issue. most of all there's been laughter and down. You've heard it, "CSI stands for, till 12. Or, working your ass off while Every semester The Banner teamwork. College of Stupid Idiots, blah blah being stuck on this God forsaking rock comes out with a special issue. Last The point of all this boasting is blah." But you know what? I've been called Staten Island. (I'm typing this semester it was the Sex Issue. This that you've got a newspaper that's here for—ahem—four years now and on my day off!) worked on the paper long enough to This semester you'll find a multi­ find out that CSI is actually a great tude of articles on the American This Semester, The Banner will publish its first ever school. Most of the professors are Democracy Project page dedicated to great people who've excelled in their the 2004 elections. Joe Tacopino will Music Issue. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 19. field of expertise. We'll be profiling be giving you bi-weekly updates on some professors, but all of them what's happening on the campaign It’s going to be kick-ass quality reading! deserve recognition. trail—because you are voting in Read the paper and you'll see November, yes? And Matt Safford has what I mean. Of course. I'll definitely laid down a major challenge to semester I'm very excited to dedicated to serving you. Take be sicking my writers on any campus debate his left-of-center views. announce that on October 25th, the advantage of it. controversy that affects you. This Anyone from the right? Banner will publish its first Music It's been said so many frigging issue, investigative journalist David We are introducing an expanded Issue. Music is my everything so i'll times but it's worth saying again: This Maltz explores why the search for a Arts and Entertainment section, edit­ make sure that it's kick-ass quality is your paper, so read it. If you do not new WSIA General Manager has taken ed by world-renowned sexpert reading for everyone. And I'm putting agree with what's been written, write so long. We will also keep you updat­ Jessica Mendez, that will feature a the call out now for submissions- a letter and drop it off at our office in ed on the water situation in Building new series of articles "Beyond the reviews, profiles of local bands, , 1C 228. Feel free to contribute. We're 6S. Believe it or not, nothing is perfect. Mall." It will make its debut in the next clubs, cds, and the campus music short on staff, so if you're a budding Not even CSI. issue. scene. I believe it goes way beyond journalist, photographer, graphic Anyhoooo, I look forward to this Enrique Inocente will once again rock-and I'd like to see articles about designer, comic artist, or advertising semester and hope to hear from you disgrace these pages with hilarious, jazz, blues, hip-hop, country, and all junky-please come see us, we're readers out there. Enjoy! offensive comics. Any and all contri­ the rest. good people. * .Jennifer Mojjcroj» Buy your textbooks on eBay and save up to the list price.

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Family, friends, and faculty members gathered on the Great Lawn, June 3rd to celebrate the graduating class of 2004

Norman Noble, AAS 74 (center) spoke on behalf of CSI Alumni.Stacey Domenic (right), BA ‘04 spoke on behalf of Graduates heard greetings from the honorable Rita Dimartino.Vice Chancellor Russell K. CSI students Hotzler, and CSI’s Fred Naider.

Paul Cantor (left) and Megan McGibney both left CSI with Honorary degrees were presented to Zarin Mehta (Doctor of Arts), Neil DeGrasse aBS Tyson (Doctor of Humane Letters) and Steven L. Teitelbaum (Doctor of Science) September 13,2004

CSI showed its colors with flags representing all areas of study

President Marlene Springer congratulated the class of 20Q4

‘fhe jprocessionaC Began at to am to the souncf of ancC Circumstance, Tfiat’s music to any graduates ears!

Vincent Rosa paused for a photo op before celebrating with friends

Friends stood together one last time on the Great Lawn. Congressman Vito Fosella received the President’s Medal and gave the QoocCLuck CCass 0/2004! Commencement Address

Patrick Montero was all smiles after receiving a BS X v

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♦ ♦♦ BEHIND ENEMY LINES: A BIPARTISAN LOVE STORY After typecasting my relationships for so long, it was time I checked out how the other half loved. Jessica Mendez Freaks and Geeks-my roster reads “Hey, it's not like I mind being lust­ would be angry and judgmental but JR was definitely not my type. He was like a circus side show. As someone ed after," i finally said, "but what I willing to take the chance. So, after dry without so much as a hint of an who doesn't exactly embody "aver­ wear and my IQ are not in direct rela­ being told that what I did was “disgust­ artistic inkling, dressed like Big Pussy age," I enjoyed playing ringmaster. tion to one another!" Despite his ing" and that him “doing stuff 'down from Sopranos (we're talking zip-front But something inside me was restless, promises to take me seriously, his there'" was his way of putting a “pri­ knit shirts with dress pants, people), tired of becoming entangled in these assurance that the sexiest thing about vate property sign down there" even and (H pains me to put this in print) he dead-end relationships. They were me was my intelligence, and his wax­ though we weren't "officially togeth­ was a Republican. A Conservative fun and intriguing, yes, but every sin­ ing poetic about “caring about" me, er," I knew that this would be our Republican. Yes, JR was a Bush-lovin' gle one of these guys were notoriously the incident left me feeling uneasy. goodbye. (Anyone who cannot say Pataki lackey who stayed indoors all flighty, moody, and emotionally akin i decided to forget about the inci­ VAGINA and skews all logic to fit his day to watch the Reagan funeral. And to brick walls. dent, especially when he showed me needs should really think twice before yes, he cried. If I had a checklist, JR would have pictures of his family and friends calling anyone disgusting. Then again, “He's perfect, girl!" my friend Kali been under the heading, “Never EVER alongside him schmoozing with celebs gotta love Republican moral logic!) Of drawled. My jaw still aches from thud­ Date This Man. Ever. No, Seriously." and politicos (including one Almighty course, one last go 'round on the cun- ding on the floor with such speed and But JR had pleasantly surprised me on William Jefferson Clinton, a man no nilingus caboose was in order. Hey, force. Me dating a style-deficient GOP our first date. He took me to dinner at a one, not even a Bush boy, can resist). I after putting up with that, I deserved it. was like a vegan dating a cannibal. place that doesn't have a drive thru thought that he was making an effort to I have to say, despite all of that, Nonetheless, when he asked me out, I window, walked along the waterfront make things better. I was almost sad to I'm glad I veered so far from the usual agreed. Hell, i thought, if nothing else, with me, and was polite enough to ask tell him that I had made plans with dating suspects. Dating someone so it'll make for interesting reading. (Oh, for a kiss. (OK, so he eagerly slipped friends and wouldn't be able to see him different from me taught me a lot the things I do for you!) his hands up the skirt of my flirty cock­ that weekend. And then, and then... about what i want from a man and, We all have a type. Admit it, you tail dress shortly afterwards-he "Be good." Whointhewhatnow? even more importantly, from life. No, it do. Give me pale and pretty, pasty and backed off when I eventually came to “I'm telling you, be good for me." it is not worth sacrificing my beliefs for tasty. If you are 6' or taller, artsy, and my senses and slowed his roll.) And, wasn't a request. The questions and the cllched notion of a “charmed" life. introspective with any sort of sexy for­ above all else, the conversation accusations came flying: “Who are you Learn from me, kiddies: go against eign accent—British, Irish, Australian, flowed like boxed wine at a trailer park going to see? Are you going to be with “type," for experiment's sake. You French, South American, etc.—I will lit­ wedding. I was intrigued and ready to a guy? A bang buddy?" Wow, hold the may be pleasantly surprised and find erally melt into a puddle of desire. move on to date two. inquisition, McCarthy. Here, want a someone who you are genuinely But wait now! While I may be And it was on date two that the Mag light to shine in my eyes? The con­ happy with. If nothing else, you will attracted to thin, pretty foreign boys, I cracks began to show, as if someone trolling, condescending attitude totally learn something new about yourself. have most definitely gone against painted crackle glaze over JR's freshly put me off. The dinners, the "chivalry," In hindsight, I guess JR was just enough type. I've dated short, tall, burly, glossed exterior. At a diner, our politi­ and the intent to commit meant noth­ of a sideshow freak for me to add him rugged, with complexions ranging cal “discussion" consisted of me voic­ ing to me when compared with being to my menagerie. Hypocritical Freaky from desert clay to fresh cream. I've ing an opinion and JR patting me on the single and having my own values and Republican Peach Eating Salad snuggled with artists and construction head and saying, “No, sweetie, what opinions. Visions of me in sensible Tosser? Check. workers, theater technicians and you mean is..." blah blah blah suits and pillbox hats-worn without teachers, bartenders and poets. Republicancakes. He called me and all irony-made my skin slither. OK, so they were all funny, other non-Republicans “hippies." He And so, i was not “good." I was wickedly creative in their own way. praised Ann Coulter repeatedly. We pretty damn “bad," in fact-mental Christian Biker Gang Member, left the diner in silence. I was fuming; stimulation does wonders for clitoral Surfer/Model/Elementary School he was too busy grabbing my pink stimulation as well, it turns out. I told JR Teacher, Musical Theater Fanatics, flouncy minisklrted ass to notice. of my dirty deeds, knowing that he Look Forward To NewVideo Hockey and Wrestling This Fall! Dominic Fiduccia Show. ready, you won't have to worry about There will also be a Legends ros­ building a team from the start. You'll ter that will feature the Eighth Wonder have to take note of what your team's WWE: Day of Reckoning is the third of the Wortd himself, Andre the Giant. owner's goal is whether it's making WWE video game to be released on WWE: Day of Reckoning is avail­ money, or winning the Stanley Cup by the Nintendo GameCube. able on Nintendo GameCube on a certain amount of time. You'll have to Though the gameplay remains August 30. live up to their expectations. largely unchanged, there is one As for the real world of sports NHL 2005 is available Sept. 20 on notable difference-the pickup meter. there is a scary possibility that there Playstation 2, Nintendo GameCube, It's unrealistic even in pro will be no hockey this year unless and Xbox. wrestling to think that a wrestler like something happens before the Sept. 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Hockey's World Cup has minor leagues and if you perform well known to feature top stars like Eddie been added to the game modes. It's a enough you'll be allowed to join the Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Triple H, the tournament where NHL player’s face- WWE where you'll have to prove high flying masked luchadore Rey off against the world's best. Release your back-to-school stress and kick ass with yourself to earn a shot for the WWE Mysterio, and the 7'2 500 pound Big If you have a high ranking team all WWE Day of Reckoning available August 30. Wortd Title. Beer Spewers and Piano Crooners Flourish in Your Backyard

Mellissa Seecharan show with the that is usually and bearable," she said. "The feeling band (he's serving considered of performing my own music always So you spent your hard earned cash our country "scary", "devil excited me when people are singing buying disgustingly overpriced tickets proud), fans music", and even back the lyrics to my songs and danc­ for some of the summer's "hottest" packed Dock St. "bad." Don't be a ing to my music. It's the greatest feel­ concerts that left you, well let's face it, and crowded fool to stereo­ ing in the world!" Azzarelli's music feeling like a boy at the Neverland around the tiny types. So the can be described as piano pop, Ranch....screwed and without cab stage in hopes of music is a cacoph­ resembling more of the old school fare home. You don't have to be a hip­ rocking out with a ony of screams veterans of this genre like Billy Joel ster to know where to find great bands band many have and the lead and Carol King, though she considers on Staten island. Just ask around and come to know and singer sometimes her style a fusion of "Stevie Wonder's you'll realize how many talented love over the past spits beer into the funky grooves with the passion of musicians are performing at places five years. Not crowd, but after a Steven Tyler on an Aerosmith bal- like Dock St., the Muddy Cup, and failing to disap­ while you'll find lad."lt isa difficult combination to pull Martini Red among others. point, the band's yourself really off, but Azzarelli is able to get it right. Local bands tore up the Island last performance getting into it. With her spunky, high strung throughout summer and the youthful as Melmac was a Who wouldn't with energy and her rock and roll funk, it's crowds were more than loving it. One giant bash com­ songs like "Viva no wonder she was invited to play favorite. The Washington Riot, played plete with silly Lucha Libre" and festivals in Monterey, California and a few shows at Dock St. and with the string and "Wolf Song," not across the Atlantic for Holland's North attempted crowd Among others on the SI scene: Vanessa Azzarelli has played to mention an off Sea Jazz Festival where she had the ska sounds of infectious songs such as with jazz legends B. B. King and Wynton Marsalis. "Who's on First" and "Pick 4" they surfing. the wall cover of opportunity to play with jazz legends were, like always, able to rock out Performing an array of old and new Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf'. B.B. King and Wynton Marsalis. with their brass out. Having played material, the band members paid Orie up and comer in the Staten As she continues to work on her venues in New Jersey, Brooklyn, and homage not only to their departing Island music scene is Vanessa demo, Azzarelli can be seen per­ SI, The Washington Riot's love for friend, but also to the fans for sup­ Azzarelli. Previously of the band forming at "Open Mic Nights" at the music is evident during their shows or porting them throughout the years. Burgundy, this 20 year old Muddy Cup and Martini Red's, both as lead singer Dov told the crowd back When it comes to Si's metal scene singer/songwriter has played in located on Van Duzer St. And her in June, "don't mosh, dance!" El Diablo Bastardo know how to do numerous clubs and bars all over newly formed Queens-based band, One of the more notable perform­ one thing right, and that's kick butt. If New York City including St. George "Nessa's Box" is on the rises. “We're ances of the summer came from long you've caught one of their shows or Theater, The Real McCoy, and Cargo. gonna be big so stay tuned to hear time favorite Melmac. Seeing as it plan on going, you might come out "Music makes me happy; it what's inside Nessa's Box", she said. was trombonist's John Lastella's final with a new outlook at a type of music makes life that much more enjoyable "You won't be disappointed! Gendered-Skewed Cookbooks Serve Starved Students

Cafeteria food is overpriced freezer bum. If you’re not already on your own, you soon will be. Do you want to blow half of Jessica Mendez your entry-level budget on fast food, brain cells doomed to swim In recycled grease? Yum. Here are some options for ladles and gents who have yet to make acquaintance with a stove.

A MAN, A CAN, A PLAN: 50 GREAT GUY MEALS EVEN YOU CAN MAKE CHEAP AND EASY: A COOKBOOK FOR GIRLS ON THE GO David Joachim and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine, Rodale Books, 2002 Sandra Bark, Alexis Kanfer, Hreslde, 2004 Got a can opener? Some baked beans from last month's BBQ? You, my friend, Us modem ladies have to fend for ourselves, but gone are have the start of a great meal. the days of Julia Child as our culinary role model. THE GOODS:Tons. The editors at Men's Health are intent THE GOODS: Bark and Kanfer categorize everything from on even the most clueless schlub learning how to cook. breakfast all the way to late night cocktails and yummy din­ Every recipe in this handy splatter-proof board book is ner parties, with sample menus for every occasion (includ­ broken down into picture equations. Nutritional infor­ ing practical gourmet "lunch boxes"). Variations for several mation is plentiful. It's like a cookbook for toddlers. recipes are included, making it easy to make a pretty damn INGREDIENT TRACKER: You can find everything in this tasty couture cookie. book at the local supermarket (or bodega, for that mat­ INGREDIENT TRACKER: All of the ingredients are avail­ ter). Spaghettio-s has its own section here. You will not able in any decently stocked grocery store. have a problem. BOOZE: Honey, there's an entire section of the book devot­ BOOZE: Beer is a food group. No, really. ed to cocktails. Just don't get blitzed while you're cooking. GENDER SKEW: On the Ham 'n 'Shroom Scramble: GENDER SKEW: With recipes like Mac 'n Jill (Macaroni and Cheese) and "Cook...until the eggs are set in the middle, like Pamela Girlspacho (Gaspacho soup), the authors bring on the pun for a decidedly third- Anderson...Run under the broiler...until puffy and gold­ wave feminist feel. The Break-Up Bakery is for when you want that one night stand en. Like Pamela Anderson." Plus, there are cooking tips only a man's cookbook out of your house but don't want him traveling forlornly on an empty stomach, would include (I now know that a few drops of Beano in any legume-based dish while the Naked Brunch allows for a languorous postcoital meal to fuel up before will drastically reduce noxious emissions afterwards). resuming the raunchy romp. Slumber Party is for a night of girly goodness. BOTTOM LINE: Ifyou find this bookchallenging, then I beg ofyou, never go near BOTTOM LINE: Fun, kitschy, and easy recipes that taste so good, no one will ever a stove or open flame. Ever. know that they were so easy to make.- Take that, Julia!

THE STUDENT’S VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK: QUICK, EASY, CHEAP AND TASTY VEGETARIAN RECIPES Carole Raymond, Three Rivers Press, 2003 Vegetarians cannot live on carrots alone. Rejoice! You can live on hearty, healthy, tasty food that isn't going to drain your wallet. TH E GOODS: This book is gimmick-free but packed with a ton of information, including a glossary defining various fruits and vegetables. INGREDIENT TRACKER: With organic foods becoming increasingly popular, a well-stocked supermarket should serve you well, but some items might be hard to find at your local Walbaums. Try a health foods store, like Family Health Foods (1789Victory Blvd, call 718- 442-0357 for more infor­ mation). LIQUOR RECIPES: An entire chapter is devoted to beer and vegetarianism, and the Beer Pancakes are whole-wheat goodness (and a great way to use up that beer from last night's soiree). The Aztec rice and beer stew are other ways to get creative with Coors. GENDER SKEW: None, vegetarianism is for everyone! BOTTOM LINE: Easy, yummy, healthy food with recipes specifically measured for one or two people...the perfect book for those looking to eat well even when eating alone.

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II The College of Staten Island SPORTS

Summer Camp at CSI Means Tennis in the Morning, Tennis in the Afternoon

Marcel Sandoungout not the only one. Nonetheless, for the die-hard tennis “ This is the worst player wannabe, the court remains During the off-season, CSI tennis part of the day,” the place to be. They do more drills, Coach Bruce Knittle is very busy, said Richie May, and then play organized matches. “I hosting his annual tennis camp. one the tennis think that having them playing “I’m very happy about the instructor. “It matches is good because it allows camp/' Mr. Knittle said. “The kids are gets really hot.” them to be competitive,” said Paul really great.” Activities Riccardi. Coach Knittle’s tennis camp is a resume around 1: At the end of the day, kids look summer rendezvous for kids who 45 pm. However, exhausted, and their enthusiasm and want to learn how to play tennis, or students have the energy is a little bit down. However, it develop and increase their skills. is interesting to see them They follow an intensive schedule, in leaving the camp, waving which they mixed hard work with bye to their instructors, good time, and skilled instructors while saying “see you supervise them. tomorrow,” with this “The camp runs from Monday twinkle in their eyes that through Friday, from 9 am, to 5 pm,” translates their eager­ Coach Knittle said. “Kids attending ness to be back on the are from age 6 to 17, and they are court the next day. under the supervision of 7 instruc­ the court, as the kids enjoy the good With the summer tors.” atmosphere, and the company of coming to an end, Bruce This summer thirty-five kids their instructors. Knittle's tennis camp is played under the supervision of I’m having a good time," said also ending. It would be Coach Knittle, his assistant, and Tiffany Weung. “Paul is good instruc­ time for Coach Knittle to seven instructors. These instructors tor, he makes it fun.” Indeed, Paul resume his coaching teach kids howto play tennis mental­ Riccardi, who has been working with activity because the ly as well as physically. They do drills Coach Knittle for a tong time, is one of choice between going to the swim­ ladies tennis season is not to far such as volley, backhand strokes, the most successful instructors, and ming pool, playing basketball, or away, and the lady dolphins need to forehand strokes, serves, and also has his own routine. “I usually make simply keep on playing tennis. ’The do better than last year. footwork. These drills are part of them play matches after drills.” afternoon is more relaxed,” said “I don’t know the team will look their daily routine. The first part of the day is usually instructor Craig Geilerman. like, but I'm looking forward to see­ "We teach them fundamentals,” over around 11:30 am, and instruc­ Swimming in the pool is one of ing it,” he said. said Coach Knittle. During the morn­ tors and students are on lunch break. the most popular activities, especial­ ing hours, balls are bouncing all over Student look exhausted, but they are ly when it is warm outside.

Dominic Fiduccia The end of the season was even season with a record of 0-4 (and not to Dolphins finished fifth in this year's When it comes to sports, CSI has more frustrating for the women's mention of having lost more games tennis tournament,with a record of 3- enjoyed great success and heartache team, as they went 23-7 and were than they won at 14-15), their CUNY 8 (3-5 in CUNY conference play). this past Spring 2004 semester. undefeated in CUNY with a 13-0 record was an amazing 8-2. The Here's hoping for the best for this On Saturday, February 7, the CSI record. They reached the CUNY men's baseball team had to win the year's Dolphins in the 2004-2005 Men's Swim team won their third Championship and lost to their long­ title in a double header playing both season. Come out and support the straight CUNY championship in the time rivals the Hunter College Hawks the semi-finals and finals in one day teams. You can even get a CLUE credit. CUNY Swim Championship at Lehman in the final second of the game. Both due to the previous weeks rainy Even better, try out for a team and College in the Bronx. The team went basketball teams were this year's weather. The Dolphins easily defeat­ become a Dolphin! 5-2 this past season with a perfect number one seeds. ed Keuka Strom 9-1. record in CUNY conference meets This past year's Women's Softball In the championship game they (4-0). team finally reached the end of the faced off against the John Jay The women's team started the road for disappointment by defeating Bloodhounds. It didn't look good from Tryouts for Fall teams begin the Hunter College Hawks 2-1 in this the start as the Bloodhounds led the season with an incredible undefeated the week of August i6th. streak of 7-0, but came in second to year's CUNY Championship. The Lady game 4-0 after the first inning, but the the defending champion. Hunter Dolphins ended Hunter's three year Dolphins were able to come back and For more information, reign as CUNY Champions. win the CUNY Championship with a College Hawks. The Lady Dolphins call (718) 982-3149 were leading by 16 points going into The women’s softball team had a final score of 10-8. the final event, but lost by a mere two record of 18-14-1 with an 11-1 What made this year's Men's or visit record in CUNY play. Baseball and Women's Softball victo­ points. The final was 488.5-486.5. csi.cuny.edu/athletics The Men's Basketball team went The men's baseball team ended ries even better was the fact that this 19-9 overall and were 11 -2 in CUNY. won this year's CUNY Championship year's tournament was played at CSI. They went all the way to the semi­ just one day after the women's softball It wasn't a good year for the men's TAKE PRIDE IN CSI finals, but lost to the City Tech Yellow winning their title. tennis team, which was unable to Jackets. Despite having a slow start to this defend their CUNY title. The volleying